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Home My WebLink About2/7/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - RA.1. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Acting Assistant Secretary Hart. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Chair Oden left Council Chamber briefly, and Vice Chair Pougnet chaired the meeting. 2.V. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE PLANNING CENTER, ENCUMBRANCE REALLOCATION RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, AND AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: ACTION: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Adopt Resolution No. 1316, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07". Unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the absence of Chair Oden. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, and Vice Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Chair Oden. ABSTAIN: None. Chair Oden returned to the Council Chamber. Item No. R A 1 . City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 6, 2006 Minutes Page 2 RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of November 1, 2006. Motion Vice-Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Foat and carried 3-0-2 on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of Agency Member McCulloch and Agency Member Mills, due to their excused absence from that meeting. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. NOES: None, ABSTAIN: Agency Member McCulloch and Agency Member Mills. The Community Redevelopment Agency recessed at 7:36 P.M. The Community Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 7:49 P.M. NEW BUSINESS: RA2. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (HCD) FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented the staff report dated December 6, 2006. Agency Member Mills commented on the need for senior affordable housing. Agency Member Foat stated the need to address housing in the City, and the need to including green buildings. Agency Member McCulloch requested clarification on the set aside funds and the length of time of the funding commitment, and stated this is a good proposal and the opportunity should not be dismissed. Vice Chair Pougnet asked if there is work staff has performed and the Agency has not been advised of the details. Chair Oden commented the Agency should not by-pass this opportunity for multi- family housing/apartments. Agency Member Mills inquired if the monies may be saved and used at a later date, and stated the location for senior housing will be more costly, and the need for senior housing in the future. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 6, 2006 Minutes Page 3 Agency Member Foat spoke on the need for senior housing, and inquired if the subcommittee may meet in the future regarding planned affordable senior housing. Agency Member McCulloch asked for information regarding the gap. Chair Oden spoke on the need for affordable housing for young residents as well as the seniors. Agency Member Foat asked if this project was presented to the Desert Highland Neighborhood Group. MOTION: Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (HCD) FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT- TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (OPA)"_ Motion Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by Chair Oden and failed 2-3 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member McCulloch and Chair Oden. NOES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member Mills, and Vice Chair Pougnet. Agency Member Mills inquired if this may be reconsidered in the near future with additional information, and requested staff work with the Subcommittee and developer on a formal presentation to the neighborhood association, and stated the neighborhood does support this project. Vice Chair Pougnet stated additional information is needed. RA3. LEASE WITH JOHN WESSMAN DBA WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A 20,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 101 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY "PALM SPRINGS VISION CENTER" IN THE BUILDING: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented the staff report dated December 6, 2006. Vice Chair Pougnet voiced support of the idea, and inquired about the subleases. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 6, 2006 Minutes Page 4 Agency Member Mills stated quite a bit of work is required prior to the occupancy of the building and stated his support. Chair Oden spoke in support of the proposed project and voiced concerns regarding tourism and the Tribe. I ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1315, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LEASE WITH JOHN WESSMAN DBA WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A 20,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 101 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY 'PALM SPRINGS VISION CENTER" IN THE BUILDING;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all agreements related to the lease. A0513C. Motion Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by Agency Member Foat, and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:33 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 7" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007. Chair ATTEST: Assistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: STEVE CROWELL, requested the City Council support Item RA1. regarding the Application by the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: RA1. RECONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (HCD) FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 20, 2006. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1317, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (HCD) FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (OPA)". Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 20, 2006 Minutes Page 2 ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:42 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS DAY OF 12007. Chair ATTEST: Assistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was not held due to a power outage that occurred at 7:45 P.M. all Items were tabled to the next meeting of February 7, 2007. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 6, 2006, and December 20, 2006. Tabled to February 7, 2007. RA2. AMENDMENT TO THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MILLENNIUM HOUSING CORPORATION TO PROVIDE A LOAN OF $450,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A PERIMETER BLOCK WALL AT SAHARA MOBILE HOME PARK LOCATED AT 1955 SOUTH CAMINO REAL: RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MILLENNIUM HOUSING CORPORATION;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0442C. Tabled to February 7, 2007. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 71h DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. Chair ATTEST: Assistant Secretary