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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/21/2001 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 4, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on September 29, 2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities)- See items on Page 6 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of September 6,2000, be approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. PA9C - BURNETT DEVELOPMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with Burnett Development Corporation on a 19.17 acre Agency-owned parcel and a 22.21 acre City-owned parcel at the corner of Sunrise Way and San Rafael Road. Executive Director withdrew the matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. BARBARA J. WHITE Acting Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 6, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on December 6, 2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 6 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of September 20,2000 and October 18, 2000, be approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. HARRELL & COMPANY ADVISORS, LLC Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC, for financial advising for $10,000. A412C. City Manager reviewed the staff report; no further report was given. Councilmember Hodges questioned if the $10,000 is for the Community Redevelopment Agency only, or if it includes the City. Director of Finance stated that the contract is limited to $10,000, which includes both the Agency and the City. CRA Minutes 12-06-00 Page 2 Resolution 1114 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that R1114 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. BARBARA J. WHITE Acting Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY January 3, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on December 29, 2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: A. GROUP ONE REALTY Recommendation: That the Agency approve an extension of the listing agreement with Jim Stuart of Group One Realty for the sale of Agency and City owned property at the southwest corner of North Palm Canyon and Stevens Road. A410C. Executive Director reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Chairman stated that Group One Realty was a client of his spouse's business and that he would abstain. Resolution 1115 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Kleindienst abstain, that R1115 be adopted. B. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY— DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS Recommendation: That the Agency approve a contract with James E. Simon Company for the installation of three decorative street light foundations located on Tahquitz Canyon Way near the corner of South Palm Canyon Drive for $16,470. A413C. Executive Director reviewed the staff report. Agency Member Hodges stated that the cost seems to be higher than in the past and questioned the increase. CRA Minutes 01-03-01, Page 2 City Engineer stated that in this case, electrical work was being included; and that past work was just for the foundations. Agency Member Reller-Spurgin stated that the cost in the past was $2,500 for each standard. City Engineer stated that the past cost was accurate; and that the lights are ready for installation from the inventory. Agency Member Hodges stated that the practice was to purchase the lights as needed; that the policy was not to have an inventory on hold, and questioned the amount of standards being held. Chairman stated that some of the standards were being held as replacements, for those that were damaged due to vehicles backing up and hitting the poles. Assistant City Manager-Administration stated that the standards are somewhat less expensive to buy in quantity. Chairman requested staff prepare a report regarding the surplus on hand, the number of replacements that have been made, and the cost of the fixtures. Resolution 1116 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that R1116 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 17, 2001 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on January 12, 2001. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: A. PLAZA THEATER Recommendation: That the Agency accept grants of ingress/egress from John Wessman for the Plaza Theater and grant easement to John Wessman for storage of materials adjacent to Louise's Pantry, Section 15 T4S R4E, File 00- 014. Chairman stated that he would abstain due to Mr. Wessman being a client of his spouse's business. Executive Director reviewed the staff report and added the matter was ready for approval. Resolution 1117 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst abstain, that R1117 be adopted. B. FRANCES STEVENS PARK Recommendation: That the Agency reimburses the City for the construction of approximately 7,150 sq ft of textured and colored concrete sidewalk adjacent to "Rainmaker" for$51,000. Executive Director reviewed the staff report and added that the matter had been discussed at length in Closed Session; that the Agency will reimburse the City for the expenditures and recommended approval. 1-17-01,Page 2 Agency Member Reller-Spurgin stated that during Closed Session the matter was discussed; that today a personal site visit was made; that the item does not warrant support; that there is an aggressive amount of concrete being used; that a skate board heaven is being created and that should be of grave concern. Agency Member Jones stated that his opinion has been expressed on this project before; that adding more concrete to the project adds up to approximately 44 acres of concrete in what was once a grass park and rose garden; that no one visualized the result of this structure; that it should be acceptable for the Agency Members to choose not to move ahead; and that to move ahead will set a precedent. Agency Member Reller-Spurgin stated that the plans should include a review of the landscaping to soften the impact of concrete and questioned the necessity of the sidewalk being six inches deep. Executive Director stated that the depth of the sidewalk will support maintenance vehicles that will be needed to trim the palm trees; that the first design for the sidewalks did have steel reinforcements; that this modification was made to conform to a standard driveway approach that is set by City Standard Plans. Chairman clarified that not all the sidewalk will be at the six-inch depth; that only the portions that will have maintenance vehicles driving on it will be at that standard. Director of Downtown Development stated that the last time vehicles were driven on the sidewalk, portions of the sidewalk were broken up; that the additional sidewalks to the park will allow for access to the restroom facilities; and that the additional will also allow for a front entry way to events. Agency Member Hodges questioned if there would be any way to soften the effect of the concrete on the project. Director of Downtown Development stated that the amount of sidewalk has been decreased overall; that the project did get caught between two designers; that the landscape architect did recommend landscaping around the base of the fountain; that the artist, Mr. Morris, was resistive to the landscaping proposed; and that while the artist may not be against an increase to some additional landscaping, the artist wants the focus to remain on the fountain. Agency Member Oden questioned the location of the entryway to be used for events. Director of Downtown Development stated that the ultimate plan is to have a point for admission to events; that the fountain can also be utilitized as an amphitheater with the surrounding area blocked off forcing entry through the designated spot. Agency Member Hodges stated that the issue of so much concrete is of concern, but that hopefully the end result will be beautiful. Resolution 1118 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden and carried by the following vote that R1118 be adopted. 1-17-01,Page 3 AYES: Hodges, Oden and Kleindienst NO: Jones and Reller-Spurgin. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary