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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/2008 - CRA MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA s. . MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: JOHN PIVINSKI, Palm Springs Chamber, commented on marketing of the Downtown area, questioned the process for the hiring of a management consultant for Item RA2., and requested the City Council delay the decision until stakeholders are consulted. JOY MEREDITH, Palm Springs, stated Main Street did not take action on RA2., as Main Street was not consulted, nor were any of the stakeholders in the Downtown area, and stated the process could have been improved. RA1. APPROVAL. OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 12, 2007, and December 19, 2007. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. AGREEMENT WITH CANYON COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS DOWNTOWN: Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 9, 2008. Agency Member Weigel requested the City Attorney address the funding of the agreement through the Redevelopment Agency. Agency Member Mills commented on the previous contract for Downtown Management Services, stated the proposed agreement includes additional City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency January 9, 2008 Page 2 marketing background, the current interim solution, the reception by Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce, and the termination clause in the agreement. Vice Chair Foat commented on the reception by Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce, stated her support for the Downtown consultant agreement, and commented on business retention- Agency Member Hutcheson commented on the revitalization of the Downtown, and this agreement provides for a Downtown point person. Chair Pougnet stated his support for the contract and requested staff address the Scope of Services. ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Canyon Commercial Services, Inc., for marketing and management consulting services of the Palm Springs "Downtown" for the period of January 14, 2008, through January 13, 2009, in the amount of $144,000, amending the termination clause to reflect 45-day termination, and Item 2 of the Scope of Services to attend Main Street Board Meetings as requested by the Main Street Board; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1345, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to Agency Counsel. A0529C. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:33 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 16T"DAY OF JANUARY, 2008. Chair ATTEST: ssistant Secretary COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA a MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA1. SELECTION OF NEXUS COMPANIES AS THE MASTER DEVELOPER IN THE "DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT" MASTER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, Development Services, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 16, 2008. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1346, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING NEXUS COMPANIES AS THE MASTER DEVELOPER PARTNER IN THE AGENCY'S DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN PROCESS FOR FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE." Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of January 9, 2008. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Foat, seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:53 p.m. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency January 16, 2008 Page 2 APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 6T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008. v Chafr ATTEST: sisiant Secretary COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 8:34 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items RA1., RA2., and RA3. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION. Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of January 16, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT NO. A0399C, WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, INC., TO RESET THE TRIGGER DATE TO JANUARY 1, 2007: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1347, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF SUBLEASE AGREEMENT NO. A0399C, WITH VIP MOTORS, LTD, TO RESET THE TRIGGER DATE TO JANUARY 1, 2007, FOR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS AT AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 4095 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0399C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. JOINT ITEM WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL RA3. TRANSFER OF THE VILLAGE GREEN, SUNRISE PARK, THE PALM SPRINGS VISITORS CENTER, AND A SUBLEASE INTEREST IN THE City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency February 6, 2008 Page 2 DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1348, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR TRANSFER OF THE VILLAGE GREEN, SUNRISE PARK, AND THE PALM SPRINGS VISITORS CENTER"; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1349, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPROVING A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE"; and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to complete and execute all documents related to the transfers in a form acceptable to the Agency Counsel. A5617. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:36 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 20th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008. _ z / =4I-- STEPiIEN POUGNE4, CHAIR ATTEST: 'JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 9:18 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items RA1., RA2., and RA3. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of February 6, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RA2, OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION AND DESERT HIGHLAND ASSOCIATES, LP TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 59-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1350, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION AND DESERT HIGHLAND ASSOCIATES, LP TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 59-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency February 20, 2008 Page 2 $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0531 C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RA3. BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH VIP MOTORS AND FDH ENTERPRISES: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1351, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:19 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 2RD DAY OF APRIL, 2008. STEPHEN P. POUGNET, CHAIR ATTEST: r 1ES THOMP50N, CITY CLERK COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA .o;�: MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL. TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 10:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items RA1, and RA2. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of February 20, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RA2. PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS WHITE AND YOLANDA MARIE GANT, FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 945 EAST COTTONWOOD ROAD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,620 EXERCISING THE AGENCY'S RIGHT OF SALE UNDER THE REGULATORY AGREEMENT, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1, FORMERLY PROJECT AREA NO, 9-8: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1352, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS WHITE AND YOLANDA MARIE GANT FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AT 945 EAST COTTONWOOD IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,620 EXERCISING THE AGENCY'S RIGHT OF SALE UNDER THE REGULATORY AGREEMENT, TO PRESERVE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVENTORY IN THE COTTONWOOD/CHUCKWALLA AREA, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1, FORMERLY PROJECT AREA NO. 9-B;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0535C- Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency April 2, 2008 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 10:11 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 30TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008. STE HEN I'. POUGNET, CHAIR ATTEST: YES THOMPSON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA y, ry^ MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 2, 2008. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Vice Chair Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA2., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA2. APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT AT 3131 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE ADJACENT TO MERGED AREA #1 (FORMERLY PROJECT AREA 7): John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 30, 2008. Vice Chair Foat questioned if the Agency was committed to the developer by approving the application, requested staff address if the proposed development reserves space and plans for a new Fire Station. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1353, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency April 30, 2008 Page 2 CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM (RDLP), AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL ROAD." Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the absence of Agency Member Mills. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:42 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE, 2008. 1-4 STEPH N P. POUGNE , CHAIR ATTEST: ?- MES THOMPSON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA '�:V MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA1. APPROVAL OF PLANS SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE REDESIGN AND DOWNTOWN ALLEYWAY ENHANCEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NOS. 02-08 AND 03-08: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 7, 2008. Agency Member Weigel and Agency Member Hutcheson requested staff address potential odors. Agency Member Mills requested staff address the design and function, and requested staff address if the enclosure could be attached to the structure. ACTION: 1) Approve the plans, specifications and working details for the Downtown trash enclosure redesign and alleyway enhancements, City Project Nos. 02-08 and 03-08; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Mills. RA2. APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND A RECOVERABLE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DYNAMICS FOR A PERIOD NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR FOR AN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3130 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ADJACENT TO MERGED AREA NO. 1: Item withdrawn at the request of staff. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency May 7, 2008 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:42 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY, 2008. STEPHEN P. POUGNET, CHAIR ATTEST: / MF.S THOMPSON, CITY CLERK v COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ('.,,'fie MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 8:56 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: STEPHEN ROBERTS, Community Dynamics, commented on Item RA3., and requested the City Council support the Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of May 7, 2008. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. APPROVAL OF TWO SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES RELATED TO THE ALLOCATION OF INTEREST INCOME IN THE 2007 SERIES A, B, AND C BONDS: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1354, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF TWO SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES RELATING ITS MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES A, ITS MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1 TAXABLE TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES B, AND ITS MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2 TAXABLE TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES C, AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Agreement. A5670. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency May 21, 2008 Page 2 Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA3., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA3. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND A RECOVERABLE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY DYNAMICS FOR A PERIOD NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE YEAR FOR AN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3130 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, ADJACENT TO MERGED AREA NO. 1: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 21, 2008. Chair Pougnet noted the letter received May 16, 2008, and outlined the sustainable enhancements for the project. ACTION: 1) Approve an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate and a Recoverable Grant Agreement with Community Dynamics, for a period not-to-exceed one year for the Agency owned property located at 3130 North Indian Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Agreement. A5671. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE, 2008. TES EPHV-N P. POUGNET, CHAIR ATTEST: ?— AMES THOMPSON ,ASSISTANT SECRETARY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA o MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: Vice Chair Foat. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS: I.A. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 BUDGET: Executive Director Ready provided background information on the proposed Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget. Mary Jo Ginther, Director of Tourism, outlined the budget request for the Bureau of Tourism. Agency Member Hutcheson requested the Bureau of Tourism staff address if additional programs could be transferred to the website, reducing the cost of fulfillment of producing and mailing hard copies. Chair Pougnet requested staff address the amount of the cost of living adjustment allowed by the contract for the Bureau of Tourism, and stated his support for the Life = Fun tagline. Executive Director Ready and Police Chief Dominguez provided information on the Capital Improvement recommendations for the Police Department. Agency Member Mills requested the Chief work with Desert Regional Medical Center as a partner in public safety. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency June 4, 2008 Page 2 Agency Member Weigel stated we have purchased defibrillators for public places, but we have not developed a training program for their use. Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, outlined projected revenues and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008-09. Chair Pougnet and Agency Member Mills reported on the updated information from the County Clerk regarding assessments and property taxes. Chair Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speakers addressed the City Council. APRIL HILDNER, provided an update on the proposed Tahquitz Creek Mini-Park and the preparation of the area master plan, and requested the City Council continue the $25,000 appropriation for the Master Plan for next fiscal year. No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Agency Member Weigel requested staff address the funding of the Tahquitz Creek Mini-Park, and requested the funding of this request be returned to the City Council. Agency Member Hutcheson thanked staff for the updated discussion and supports the direction to possibly delay some expenditures until revenue projections are confirmed, requested a facade improvement program be funded from the Community Redevelopment Agency, commented on the $700,000 loss every year on the Municipal Golf Course, and requested the City Manager bring back recommendations to curb the $700,000 paid by the City, questioned if a policy exists on the use of reserves, and recommended a policy be developed on the use and target of reserves, and requested a transfer of specific funded grants to the unallocated events for community input. Agency Member Mills requested staff address the decrease in appropriations for Marketing and Tourism, commented on the recommendation for the percentage of reserves that should be retained, and on Special Events funding. Agency Member Weigel stated his support for use of fund balance if the SDF funds are not received from the State. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency June 4, 2008 Page 3 Chair Pougnet requested Finance Staff provide a history of fund balance, requested staff address the status of funding of the proposed Tahquitz Creek Mini-Park, requested the $25,000 be placed in the capital improvement budget and stated his support for an additional $7,500 request, commented on the Police Department capital requests, and requested the City Manager address the decrease in funding of special events. Agency Member Hutcheson commented on the special events funding and restated his support for the transfer of special events to unallocated grants, and the deferring of some expenses until the revenue forecasts are confirmed. Agency Member Weigel commented on the Special Events and Contributions, stated we had allocated $1M and there is $100,000 to unallocated grants. No action taken. 1.B. CONVENTION CENTER RELATED SUBLEASE AND DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS FOR A 1.77 ACRE PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO 2: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 4, 2008. Chair Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Approve the annual sublease payments and debt service payment by the Agency for a 1.77 acre parcel at the southwest corner of Calle Alvarado and Amado Road, Merged Redevelopment Project Area No. 2. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Vice Chair Foat. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:42 p.m. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency June 4, 2008 Page 4 APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2008. Z14 STEPHtN P. POUGNET, HAIR ATTEST: ES THOMPSON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Mee c A MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 1. JOINT ITEMS WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL: I.C. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ENDURE INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF AN APPROXIMATE 0.45 ACRE WEDGE SHAPED AGENCY OWNED PARCEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MISSION ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL MERGED REDEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 18, 2008. Chair Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1355, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ENDURE INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF AN APPROXIMATE 0.45 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MISSION ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency June 18, 2008 Page 2 all necessary documents. A5682. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Vice Chair Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The Community Redevelopment Agency recessed at 7:36 p.m. The Community Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 8:40 p.m. 4.8. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09: Executive Director Ready and Geoffrey Kiehl, Director of Finance, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 18, 2008. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1356, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1357, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE VISITOR'S CENTER, VILLAGE GREEN, AND SUNRISE PARK TO THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS;" and 3) Direct the Executive Director and Director of Finance and Agency Treasurer to make the appropriate modifications to the Preliminary Budget and prepare the final budget document for Fiscal Year 2008-09. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: RA1, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 30, 2008, and May 21, 2008. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Vice Chair Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0517C WITH DATELAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE VISTA CHINO AT SUNRISE WAY STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: ACTION: 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. A0517C with Dateland Construction Company, Inc., for the Vista Chino at Sunrise Way Street Improvement Project, in the amount of $4,350.00 for a revised contract amount of $425,150.55, CP 06-06; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0517C. Motion City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency June 18, 2008 Page 3 Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:58 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2008. STEPH N P. POIJGNET, HAIR ATTEST: v J YAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: Vice Chair Foat. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.E., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. 1.E. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0527C WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 30, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills and Vice Chair Foat. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 16, 2008 Page 2 RA. JOINT AGENDA ITEM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: RA1. REPAYMENT AND RELENDING OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOANS: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 16, 2008. ACTION. 1) Approve repayment of loans to the City of Palm Springs from the Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Debt Service Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively; 2) Accept new loans at 6% interest from the General Fund to Merged Project Area No. 1 and Merged Project Area No. 2 Capital Projects Funds in the amount of $1,466,785 and $545,000, respectively, effective June 18, 2008; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 1358, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08;" and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 1359, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08.'" Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Vice Chair Foat. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Approve Items RA2., RA3., and RA4. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Vice Chair Foat. RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of June 4, 2008, and June 18, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 16, 2008 Page 3 RA3. APPROVAL OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1360, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 TO FISCAL YEAR 2008-09." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RAA. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE AND ALLEYWAY ENHANCEMENTS TO G & M CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,195: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1361, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1362, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH G & M CONSTRUCTION FOR BID SCHEDULES A, B, AND ADDITIVE BID SCHEDULE C, FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE AND ALLEYWAY ENHANCEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,195, CP 07- 26,;" and 3) Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents. A5699. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:19 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 30T" DAY OF JULY, 2008. �cµyLuR-� Step eh n P. Pougnet, Chair✓✓ ATTEST: U mes Thompson, Assistant Secretary COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA € :. MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 8:32 p.m. ROIL. CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None, ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item 1.E., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber, I.E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0527C WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON A 7.8 ACRE. AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLS ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, APPROVING A LEASE IN FURTHERANCE OF CONVEYANCE, AND ACCEPTING A NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPER FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 30, 2008. Chair Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 30, 2008 Page 2 Vice Chair Foat stated this is another example of the City moving important projects forward. ACTION: (Community Redevelopment Agency) Adopt Resolution No. 1363, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0527C WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC FOR A FOR A 7.8 ACRE AGENCY- OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE, APPROVING A LEASE IN FURTHERANCE OF CONVEYANCE, AND ACCEPTING A NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPER FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE DEVELOPMENT FEES, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL WITH 200 HOTEL ROOMS, 50 CONDOMINIUM-HOTEL UNITS, AND 150 CONDOMINIUM UNITS;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0527C. (City Council) Adopt Resolution No. 22319, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0527C WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, FOR A 7.8 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL WITH 200 HOTEL ROOMS, 50 CONDOMINIUM- HOTEL UNITS, AND 150 CONDOMINIUM UNITS." Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Vice Chair Foat, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. 1.F. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH O & M HR, LLC, FOR AN APPROXIMATE 5.7 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED SITE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS i City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 30, 2008 Page 3 ROAD, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HARD ROCK HOTEL, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 30, 2008. Chair Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: (Community Redevelopment Agency) 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1364, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 0 & M HR, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 490-ROOM HARD ROCK HOTEL ON A 5.7± ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. (City Council) Adopt Resolution No. 22320, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE AGENCY'S APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 0 & M HR, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 490 ROOM HARD ROCK HOTEL ON A 5.7± ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2." A5705. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. I.G. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING, SALE OF AN AGENCY-OWNED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 945 COTTONWOOD ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1, TO LANELLE M. AND ALBERTO V. GRADILLA: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 30, 2008. Chair Pougnet opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1365, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR AGENCY-OWNED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 945 COTTONWOOD ROAD WITH LANELLE; M. AND ALSERTO V. GRADILLA." A5706. Motion Agency City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 30, 2008 Page 4 Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: ACTION: Approve Items RA1. and RA3. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of July 16, 2008. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the abstention of Vice Chair Foat. RA3. BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 RELATED TO ASSET PURCHASES: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1366, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: RA2. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEATHER AND LACE CARRIAGES, INC., DBA PALM SPRINGS CARRIAGES, FOR USE OF A CARRIAGE ENCLOSURE LOCATED AT 232 BELARDO ROAD FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD: ACTION: Withdrawn from the Agenda as the request of staff. Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA4., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA4. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOR PROPERTY AT SUNRISE PARK: ACTION: 1) Approve a lease agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs, Inc. for the lease of property at Sunrise Park through June 30, 2040; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A5707. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Vice Chair Foat, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 30, 2008 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:34 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008. ST�EN P. POUGKET, CHAIR ATTEST: /JAMES THOMPSON, ASSISTANT. SECRETARY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA (. : MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. ROLL, CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: RAII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of July 30, 2008. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency ` Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,646 FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES: Vice Chair Foat requested a comprehensive report on the issues within the City of Palm Springs, including how they were resolved. ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., for fair housing services in the amount of $36,646; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A5729. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA3. AGENCY ASSISTANCE REQUEST FROM SUNQUITZ, LLC (LAURICH PROPERTIES) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VONS-ANCHORED City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency October 1, 2008 Page 2 SHOPPING CENTER AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE WAY AND TAHQUITX CANYON WAY: ACTION: Item withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of staff. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:17 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008. P. P STEPHEN P. POUGNET, CHAIR ATTEST_- TY CLERK J ES THDMPSDN, CI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT; None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 6: 39 p.m, as a Joint Meeting with the City Council. RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: RA'I. NON-EXCLUSIVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR USE OF FLOOR, ROOFTOP, ANTENNA, AND CABLING SPACE ON THE TOP DECK OF THE CITY-OWNED PARKING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 295 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 15, 2008. Agency Member Mills requested staff address the purpose and benefits to the City for allowing the use on the City parking structure, the building of a structure on top of the elevator shaft, and stated his concerns being unable to conceal the tower with landscaping or other materials. Agency Member Hutcheson stated he would like for the project to be considered by the AAC and the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Foat commented on the design and requested staff address the cable and the location of the equipment. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency October 15, 2008 Page 2 MOTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Verizon Wireless, City of Palm Springs, and the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency, for non-exclusive use of the City-owned parking structure to provide floor, rooftop, antenna, and cabling space on the top deck of the parking structure located at 295 South Indian Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Chair Pougnet and failed 2-3 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson and Chair Pougnet. NOES: Agency Member Mills, Vice Chair Foat, and Agency Member Weigel. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:47 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008. STEPHErN P. POUGNETVCHAIR ATTEST:. AMES THOMPSDN, ASSISTANT. SECRETARY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 4) MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:41 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: RA1. APPROVAL, OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of October 15, 2008. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. RA2. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE CAMPUS, FOR USE OF AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY, THE VISITOR CENTER PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT 2901 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF A VANPOOL PROGRAM: ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the Regents of the University of California, Riverside Campus, for the use of Agency owned property, the Visitor Center parking lot, located at 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive, for the purpose of a vanpool program; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A5749. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4- 0 on a roll call vote. City or Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency November 5, 2008 Page 2 AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. RA3. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DESERT ART CENTER OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, INC. FOR USE OF AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY, FRANCES STEVENS PARK, LOCATED AT 550 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE: Agency Member Weigel requested staff address the proposed rule that prohibits animals. ACTION: 1) Approve a lease agreement with the Desert Art Center of Coachella Valley, Inc., for exclusive use of Agency owned property, Frances Stevens Park, located at 550 North Palm Canyon Drive, for cultural related activities; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A5750. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. The City Council reconvened at 7:47 p.m. for a Joint Meeting with the Community Redevelopment Agency. Vice Chair Foat stated she has a property related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA4., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA4. ADOPTION OF A DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN FAQADE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MERGED PROJECT AREAS NO. 1 AND 2: Agency Member Hutcheson outlined the benefits of the proposed programs and grants. Agency Member Weigel requested staff address the grant amounts and guidelines. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency November 5, 2008 Page 3 ACTION: 1) [City Council] Adopt Resolution No. 22385 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PALM SPRINGS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT;" 2) [Community Redevelopment Agency] Adopt Resolution No. 1367, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MERGED PROJECT AREAS NO. 1 AND 2," and 3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director, or his designee, to implement the program and execute all necessary documents. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills and Vice Chair Foat. Vice Chair Foat returned to the dais. RA5. CALLING THE NOTE AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY FOR REDUCTION OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE NOTE TITLED PROMISSORY NOTE VISITORS CENTER DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008: ACTION: 1) [City Council] Adopt Resolution No. 22386, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND ACCEPTING THE REPAYMENT OF $1,450,000 IN PRINCIPAL BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY UNDER THE NOTE TITLED PROMISSORY NOTE VISITORS CENTER, DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008;" 2) [Community Redevelopment Agency] Adopt Resolution No. 1368, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all necessary documents related to the payment from the Community Redevelopment Agency to the City of Palm Springs. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency November 5, 2008 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:52 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008. &�V4 P .f STEPH N P_ POUGNET, HAIR ATTES"r: �j TY CLERK ES THOMPSON, CI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 4 u , x MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: ROGER EVERSHED, commented on the Tahquitz Court Apartments, Item RA2., and recommended approval of the modifications and assignment of the regulatory agreement. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Joint Public Hearing with the City Council) 13. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0470C WITH SANTIAGO SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK CORPORATION FOR AGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,700, FOR LAUNDRY AND OFFICE FACILITIES AT SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK LOCATED AT 1500 EAST SAN RAFAEL ROAD: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to December 3, 2008, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Assistant Secretary to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency November 19, 2008 Page 2 RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of October 1, 2008, and November 5, 2008. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. The Community Redevelopment Agency continued at 6:56 p.m., and the City of Palm Springs Housing Authority convened for a Joint Meeting. RA2. MODIFICATION OF REGULATORY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LOAN DOCUMENTS, FREDDIE MAC RIDER TO THE REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND CORPORATE FUND FOR HOUSING, D.B.A., LINC HOUSING CORPORATION, TO ASSIGN THE AGREEMENT TO TAHQUITZ ASSOCIATES, LP, AND BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND CORPORATE FUND FOR HOUSING, D.B.A., LINC HOUSING CORPORATION, TO ALLOW FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY TO A PARTNERSHIP THAT IS NOT A 501C(3) ORGANIZATION FOR THE TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS AT 2800, 2890, 2900 and 2990 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY: ACTION: 1) [Community Redevelopment Agency] Adopt Resolution No. 1369, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MODIFICATION OF THE REGULATORY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF LOAN DOCUMENTS, FREDDIE MAC RIDER TO THE REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND CORPORATE FUND FOR HOUSING, D.B.A., LINC HOUSING CORPORATION, TO ASSIGN THE AGREEMENT TO TAHQUITZ ASSOCIATES, LP, FOR THE TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS AT 2800, 2890, 2900, and 2990 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY;" 2) [Housing Authority] Adopt Resolution No. 34, "A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency November 19, 2008 Page 3 RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND CORPORATE FUND FOR HOUSING, D.B.A., LINC HOUSING CORPORATION, TO ALLOW FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY TO A PARTNERSHIP THAT IS NOT A 501C(3) ORGANIZATION FOR THE TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 2800, 2890, 2900 AND 2990 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY;" and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0501C. Motion Agency Member Weigel, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:57 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2008. STEPHEN P. POUGNET, CHAIR ATTEST: � fvES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK L COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA M s* O� n osN MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: JIM FRANKLIN, commented on Community Redevelopment Agency Item RA1., requested the City address any proposed redevelopment at the Village Green, and a status on the State Redevelopment Budget. 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Joint Public Hearing with the City Council) I.C. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0470C WITH SANTIAGO SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK CORPORATION FOR AGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,700, FOR LAUNDRY AND OFFICE FACILITIES AT SUNRISE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK LOCATED AT 1500 EAST SAN RAFAEL ROAD: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to a future date with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to re-notice. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Vice Chair Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: RA1. CALLING THE NOTE AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY FOR REDUCTION OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE NOTE TITLED PROMISSORY NOTE VILLAGE GREEN DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008: Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 3, 2008, and stated the use of the funds City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 3, 2008 Page 2 for the renovation of Wyndham Hotel to the Renaissance and the Reservation System. ACTION: 1) [City Council] 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22393, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND ACCEPTING THE REPAYMENT OF $1,300,000 IN PRINCIPAL BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY UNDER THE NOTE TITLED PROMISSORY NOTE VILLAGE GREEN, DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2008;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22394, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" 3) [Community Redevelopment Agency] Adopt Resolution No. 1370, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09;" and 4) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all necessary documents related to the payment from the Community Redevelopment Agency to the City of Palm Springs. Motion Vice Chair Foat, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The City Council recessed at 7:06 p.m., and the Community Redevelopment Agency continued. RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: 1) Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of November 19, 2008. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Chair Pougnet, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Foat, and Agency Member Hutcheson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Agency Member Mills. RA3. AGREEMENT WITH DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE JACKIE LEE HOUSTON PLAZA: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 3, 2008. Agency Member Mills stated his concerns for the amount of the contract with respect to the scope of services, stated he would like to redefine the scope and the budget and renegotiate the contract with Design Workshop, Inc. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 3, 2008 Page 3 Chair Pougnet stated he had the same concerns and requested staff to address how we can move forward. Vice Chair Foat requested staff address why the City does not include the budget when the City goes out to bid for professional design services. ACTION: Direct staff to renegotiate the Scope of Services and the cost with Design Workshop, Inc. and return to the City Council/Agency. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. The City Council requested the City Manager schedule a Study Session Item on the Procurement Process. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:21 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 17T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2008. ,cf.�r�L... / . � "' STEPHEN P. POUGNET, CHAIR ATTEST:- �,� JAB ES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA (_ :. MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008 City Hall Council Chamber CALL, TO ORDER; Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member Hutcheson, Agency Member Weigel, Vice Chair Mills, and Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 2.P. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AGREEMENT WITH CANYON COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE ON THE MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS DOWNTOWN: Agency Member Foat requested that an Item be added to the Scope of Services to meet on a regular basis with the City Council Business Retention Subcommittee. ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Canyon Commercial Services, Inc. for consulting services, which provide assistance and advice to the City and Community Redevelopment Agency in the marketing and management of the Palm Springs Downtown, amending the Scope of Services to include a provision that the Consultant meet with the City Council Business Retention Subcommittee on a routine basis; 2) Adapt Resolution No. 1371, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008- 09;" and 3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the City/Agency Attorney, A5769. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 17, 2008 Page 2 RA1. APPROVE A $25,000 FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 262 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE: Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 17, 2008. Chair Pougnet requested staff address the funding if other large projects come forward. ACTION: 1) Approve the Facade Improvement Agreement with the Kaiser Restaurant Group in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for exterior improvements at 262 South Palm Canyon Drive; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A5770. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Hutcheson and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 3, 2008. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Vice Chair Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT. The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009. _ _� e� J STEP EN P. POLIGNEtr, CHAIR ATTEST: MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK