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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/2007 - CRA MINUTES 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 7A5 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 7r" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. Chair ATTEST: istant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 6:37 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: None. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Staff requested an Item be added to the Agenda titled "APPROVAL OF FURTHER UPGRADES AND EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE PLAZA THEATRE" as Item No. RA3. ACTION: 1) Make the finding that the Item came to attention of the Agency subsequent to the posting of agenda; 2) Make the determination there is a need to take immediate action and the need to take action; and 3) Add the Item to the Agenda as Item No. RA3. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Vice Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 6, 2006, December 20, 2006, and January 17, 2007. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. 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: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 7, 2007. BARBARA BUHLERT, stated the residents were not informed and did not know they had a choice between the wall and electrical repairs, and requested the City Council approve funds for the electrical repairs. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency February 7, 2007 Minutes Page 2 GEORGE TURK, Newport Beach, stated the Owner fully supports the funding for ' building of the wall. ROBERT FLINT, Palm Springs, President of the Homeowners Association, stated the majority of the residents support the building of the wall. CECILIA WILSON, Homeowners Association Secretary, stated the electric repairs have priority over the installation of the wall, and that the Homeowners did not know they had a choice of electrical repairs and the wall installation. Agency Member McCulloch requested staff clarify any alternatives, to see if the City Council could approve a portion of the wall and use the balance for the electrical funding. Vice Chair Pougnet provided comments with respect to the original discussion of building the wall to address security issues and continue with the electrical upgrades as planned. Agency Member Foat requested staff address the schedule of the completion for the electrical upgrades, and commented on the cost of the wall installation. ' Chair Oden commented on the installation of the wall, and the impossibility of partially funding the two projects. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1318, "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. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA3. APPROVAL OF FURTHER UPGRADES AND EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE PLAZA THEATRE: City Manager Ready, provided background information as outlined in the Staff Report dated February 7, 2007. Vice Chair Pougnet requested staff clarify if all parties agree that these additional repairs will solve the problems. Agency Member Mills commented on the Electrical Engineer's Report and the state of the air conditioning system at the Theatre. ' City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency February 7, 2007 Minutes Page 3 ' ACTION: 1) Approve further upgrades and expenditure of funds for the HVAC system at the Plaza Theatre as described in the staff report dated February 7, 2007; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1319 "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR ADDITIONAL UPGRADES AND REPAIRS TO THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE PLAZA THEATRE; and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase. Motion Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:07 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 215t DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. Chair ' ATTEST: Istant Secretary i ' CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:03 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: None. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of February 7, 2007. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member ' McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. Agency Member Mills stated he has a conflict of interest with respect to Item RA2., as he has a business project near the construction of the site; would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA2. LETTER OF INTENT WITH THE UNITED STATES, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND ROSANNA SAUBEL, FOR THE LEASE OF ALLOTMENT PALM SPRINGS-71A IN SECTION 14, T4S, R4E, FOR PUBLIC PARKING OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOTEL: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated February 21, 2007. Vice Chair Pougnet requested staff address the purpose, as stated in the letter of intent versus the staff report, and requested an amendment to the letter of intent to allow for parking as well as a hotel or condominium project. ACTION: 1) Approve a letter of intent with the United States, Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Rosanna Saubel, for the lease of Allotment PS-71 in Section 14, T4S, R4E for public parking or the development of a hotel ' and as amended to allow for the development of a condominium project, and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the letter of intent. Motion Agency City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency February 21, 2007 Minutes Page 2 Member McCulloch, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried 4-0 ' on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:09 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 7th DAY OF March, 2007. Chair ATTEST: , sistant Secretary 1 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ' MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 9:20 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, and Vice Chair Pougnet. ABSENT: Chair Oden. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson_ PUBLIC COMMENT: MICHAEL BRAUN, commented on Item RA2., and requested staff and the City Council provide a scope of work for Nexus and the fee. AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION, Approve Items RA1., RA2., RA3. and RA4. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call ' vote. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, and Vice Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Chair Oden. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of February 21, 2007. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RA2. APPROVAL OF NEXUS COMPANIES AS THE DESIGN PARTNER IN THE DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN PROCESS: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1320, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING NEXUS COMPANIES AS THE DESIGN PARTNER IN THE DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN PROCESS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RA3, JOINT ITEM OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REPAYMENT AND RE-LENDING OF CRA LOANS: ACTION: 1) Accept the loans of $1,466,785 and $545,000 and approve repayment of the prior loans to the City of Palm Springs; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1321, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 1322, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency March 7, 2007 Minutes Page 2 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR ' FISCAL YEAR 2006-07." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. RA4. TERMINATION OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2001, AMENDED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002, BETWEEN SCHLPS, LLC AND THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND ASSIGNED TO FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC., NOW KNOWN AS WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS, INC., AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO OBLIGATIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1323, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE TERMINATION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHLPS, LLC, AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2001, AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2002, AND ASSIGNED TO FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC. (NOW KNOWN AS WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS, INC.) PURSUANT TO AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND CONSENT OF AGENCY DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2003, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THE ' TERMINATION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON THE CLOSE OF THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY FROM WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS TO THE TRAILS AT PALM SPRINGS, LLC;' and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute appropriate releases and other documentation, including the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions dated April 7, 2003, between SCHLPS, LLC, the Agency, and the City, Paragraphs 1 - 3, 5, and 8 of the Grant Deed dated April 7, 2003, from the Agency to SCHLPS, LLC, and such other covenants and restrictions as Agency Counsel may approve or recommend as reasonably necessary to evidence the termination of the Disposition and Development Agreement as conditioned above. A0428C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:21 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 4th DAY OF April 2007. Chair ATTEST: sistant Secretary ,,jZ CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ' MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:37 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: None. RA1. FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2004-09 AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA ' NO. 1 AND 2: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 4, 2007. Vice Chair Pougnet requested staff address the balance between household income in each project area and the location of affordable housing projects. Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Adopt Resolution Na. 1324, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING A FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND TEN YEAR HOUSING COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND 2." Motion Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by Agency Member Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 7, 2007. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Foat and carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. ' AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, and Vice Chair Pougnet. NOES: None, ABSTAIN: Chair Oden. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency April 4, 2007 Minutes Page 2 ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:46 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 23rd DAY OF MAY, 2007. Chair ATTEST: �,-�Assistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:29 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: None. THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 8:29 P-M. AS A JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. RA1. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO A RESTATED AND AMENDED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE, AND DEED OF TRUST WITH ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS WITH HACIENDA SUNSET AFFORDABLE ' HOUSING: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated April 18, 2007. Agency Member Mills requested staff address the City/RDA funding of this portion of the project. Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. Agency Member Foat requested staff address the Funding and completion of the park. Agency Member Mills requested staff address the timing of reporting the shortfalls, and what would happen if the City declines to fund the additional overage. JOHN AGUILERA, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, commented on the additional costs and the request for additional funding. Chair Oden commented on the amount of this request compared to the benefits provided by the Coalition with affordable housing, and stated the City is better ' served. Agency Member Mills commented on the project and the benefit to the City, and reiterated the financial commitment of the City. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency April 18, 2007 Minutes Page 2 ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1325, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO A RESTATED AND AMENDED DISPOSITION AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST WITH ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS WITH HACIENDA SUNSET AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,281;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to sign all necessary documents. A0448C. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:54 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 23rd DAY OF MAY, 2007. Chair ATTEST: /Assistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:47 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: None. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 4, 2007 and April 18, 2007_ Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ESTOPPEL AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT WITH NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - CENTRAL DIVISION TRANSFERRING ITS RIGHTS, POWERS AND INTERESTS TO LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.: ACTION: Removed from the Agenda at the request of staff. By consensus of the Agency Members, RA3. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS LP, TO ALLOW $75,000 OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HOLDBACK TO BE USED TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE MECHANICAL SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING ALONG THE VISTA CHINO ROAD - HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 23, 2007. Agency Member Foat requested staff address the funding mechanism and the mesh screening. Agency Member Mills questioned why the Agency is paying for these requests, and why screening was not included in the original plans, stated the mechanical equipment was not included in the site plans, and requested staff address the ' approval process to ensure such an item does not happen again. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency May 23, 2007 Minutes Page 2 Chair Oden commented on the funding and security aspects of the project, and ' commented an the possibility of sharing the costs with others_ Agency Member Mills commented on the security, and commented on the cost being bourn by the Agency. Agency Member Foat requested staff address the placement of the air conditioners at the project and if the placement was indicated on the approved plans. Vice Chair Pougnet stated that perhaps some financial assistance be sought out and perhaps the Item should be continued. ACTION: 1) Continue the Item; and 2) Direct staff to encourage financial participation by other stakeholders. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:15 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 6" DAY OF JUNE, 2007. Chair ATTEST: sistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2007 CITY HALL LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the special meeting to order at 5:03 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant Secretary Thompson. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA1. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ESTOPPEL AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT WITH NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -- CENTRAL DIVISION TRANSFERRING ITS RIGHTS, POWERS AND INTERESTS TO L.EHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 30, 2007. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1326, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ESTOPPEL AND RECOGNITION AGREEMENT WITH NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION — CENTRAL DIVISION, IN FAVOR OF LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC., FOR A 5.7 ACRE AGENCY OWNED PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD AND CALLE EL SEGUNDO FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A HARD ROCK HOTEL, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA #2." A0500C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried (4.0) noting the absence of Agency Member Mills. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 5:08 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 61h DAY OF JUNE, 2007. Chair ATTEST: Yistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES ' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 6:34 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: None. Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest on Convention Center Items with respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE COSTS OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, STRUCTURES, AND OTHER ' IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NOA: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2007. Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1327, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 RELATING TO PAYMENT OF ALL OR PART OF THE COSTS OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, STRUCTURES, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, BENEFITING MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1." Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Vice Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried 4- 0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. ' NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency June 6, 2007 Minutes Page 2 ' RA2. ADOPTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2007. Agency Member Foat requested staff address the Home Improvement Pilot Program, a possible commitment from Century Vintage Homes to the program, and staffing costs. Vice Chair Pougnet requested staff address the contribution from Century Vintage Homes, and to outline the capital costs and projects. Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1328, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET" as amended to include $50,000 for the Home Improvement Pilot Program; and 2) Direct the Executive Director, Director of Finance and Agency Treasurer to take the necessary action to execute the ' adoption of the budget and prepare the necessary final documents. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Minutes of May 23, 2007, and May 30, 2007. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:52 P,M, APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 18Te DAY OF JULY, 2007. Chair ATTEST: P,�s9lstant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ' COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 11:47 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. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: Agency Attorney Holland stated that at 4:30 P.M. the meeting was called to order and the Agency Members recessed into closed session to discuss items on the posted Closed Session Agenda. The Community Redevelopment Agency took action with respect to Item 1.A., and approved the purchase of the sublease interest of Palm Springs Ventures LLC, for the ' property located at the Southeast corner of Avenida Caballeros and Amado Road, APN 508-070-038, by a unanimous 4-0 vote, noting the absence of Agency Member Mills due to a potential conflict of interest. An agreement will be on file in the Office of the City Clerk upon execution by the Agency representatives. A0519C. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RA1. APPROVAL OF A NON-DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT WITH ENDURE INVESTMENTS LLC, GEIGER LLC, AND HOME DEPOT: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2007. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1330, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NON-DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ENDURE INVESTMENTS LLC, GEIGER LLC, AND HOME DEPOT." A0518C. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 11:49 P.M. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency June 27, 2007 Minutes Page 2 ' APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY, 2007. Chair ATTEST: /As�sis#ant Secretary ' CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 6:16 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: None. JOINT ITEM OF THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PALM SPRINGS FINANCING AUTHORITY: Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict with respect to Item 1.A., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. 1.A. AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TAX ALLOCATION BONDS IN THREE SERIES: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 18, 2007. Suzanne Harrell, Bond Counsel, provided the City Council the bonding capacity analysis. Agency Member Foat commented on the use of the Bond proceeds for facilities and projects, and requested proceeds fund a new animal shelter. Chair Oden requested staff address any time restrictions on the use of the bond proceeds. Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. Agency Member McCulloch commented on assessed valuation and the use of the proceeds for deferred capital projects. ' ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1331, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 18, 2007 Minutes Page 2 SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF THREE SERIES OF BONDS, NAMELY ITS MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES A, ITS MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES B, AND ITS MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES C, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF THREE SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES RELATING THERETO, AUTHORIZING SALE OF SUCH BONDS, APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENTS, AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO;" 2) and Authorize the City Manager and Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A5518. A5519. A5520. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Vice Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden, NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. The Community Redevelopment Agency recessed at 6:32 P.M. The Community Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 10:46 P.M.. RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of June 6, 2007 and June 27, 2007. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 10A7 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 25th DAY OF JULY, 2007. I 6)1�� Chair ATTEST: Yisislnt:S�ecrota CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:22 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: None. JOINT ITEM WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL: Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA1. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SUNCAL COMPANIES FOR THE PAVING OF A PORTION OF SAN RAFAEL ROAD, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,984.80: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 25, 2007. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1332, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SUNCAL COMPANIES FOR THE PAVING OF A PORTION OF SAN RAFAEL ROAD, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,984-80;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0520C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. The City Council recessed at 9:24 P.M. and the Community Redevelopment Agency continued. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 25, 2007 Minutes Page 2 ' Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP AND MBA DEVELOPMENT CORP. TO ALLOW $55,000 OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS HOLDBACK TO BE USED TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE MECHANICAL SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING ALONG THE VISTA CHINO ROAD/HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE; AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER WITH DATELAND CONSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $90,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS: Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 25, 2007. Agency Member Mills questioned if the design was presented to AAC, commented on the lack of landscape between the wall and the sidewalk, the retention area, and stated the solution is not correct, and would not support City funds to correct the problem. Agency Member Foat commented on the design, and requested staff address the tax credit issues. ' ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1333, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP AND MBA DEVELOPMENT CORP. TO ALLOW $55,000 OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS HOLDBACK TO BE USED TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THE MECHANICAL SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING ALONG THE VISTA CHINO ROAD/HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1334, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER WITH DATELAND CONSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $90,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0464C. A0517C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Chair Oden and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. NOES: Agency Member Mills. RA3. APPROVAL OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FROM FISCAL ' YEAR 2006-07 TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-08: ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1335, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency July 25, 2007 Minutes Page 3 ' CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-08." Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of July 18, 2007. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:42 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 5t' DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007. Chair ATTEST: 1 ssistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ' MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:55 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: None. RA1. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,757 FOR FAIR HOUSING SERVICES: Chair Oden requested a future Study Session on the accomplishments and program objectives of the program with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., in the amount of $27,757 for fair housing services through education, training/technical assistance and enforcement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A0522C. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of July 25, 2007. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Vice Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:01 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 191" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007. C air ATTEST: sistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:58 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: None. The City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened for a Joint Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. RA1. APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL. FILM FESTIVAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PALM CANYON THEATER LOCATED AT 538 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE: Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2007. Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the public hearing was closed. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1336, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000, FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS ON A CITY OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 538 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, IN FRANCES STEVENS PARK, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the Agency Counsel. A0523C. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency September 19, 2007 Page 2 The City Council recessed and the Community Redevelopment Agency continued at 8:00 P.M. RA2. AGREEMENT WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP INC. FOR SURVEY AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER TRIANGLE PARCEL: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2007. Vice Chair Pougnet requested staff address the bid amount. Agency Member Mills requested the City Engineer address his estimate and the components of the project, requested a breakdown on the three items in the Scope of Services. Agency Member Foat commented on background information on the property and the bid amount. Agency Member Mills suggested that we direct staff to proceed with an agreement for a boundary survey, topographic survey and base mapping. ACTION: Reject the BID for Convention Center Triangle Parcel Design Services. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Vice Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA3. CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ENDURE INVESTMENTS, LLC TO ALLOW ACCESS TO AN AGENCY OWNED PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 19,000 SQUARE FEET FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION TRAILER TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1: ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1337, "A RESOLUTION OF THE. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ENDURE INVESTMENTS, LLC TO ALLOW ACCESS TO AN AGENCY OWNED PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 19,000 SQUARE FEET FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION TRAILER TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE SPRINGS SHOPPING CENTER, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0524C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of September 5, 2007. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency September 19, 2007 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:21 P.M. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 71" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007. C'z Chair ATTEST:_ siszartt Secr-etary COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA o, Mid f u+ w MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:48 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: None. The City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 8:48 p.m. for a Joint Public Hearing with the City Council and the Agency. Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote, and left Council Chamber. RA1. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE EAST SIDE OF CALLE ALVARADO AND THE NORTH SIDE OF AMADO ROAD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Agency Secretary to re-notice the Public Hearing. Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Mills. RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of September 19, 2007. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Vice Chair Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency November 7, 2007 Page 2 RA3. AGREEMENT WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP INC. FOR SURVEY AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,740 AND AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID VOLZ DESIGN FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN ALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000: John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 7, 2007. Agency Member Mills requested staff address the construction budget for the project, and stated the designer should be given the budget and be required to design within the budget. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1338, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DMC DESIGN GROUP INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRASH ENCLOSURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,740;" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1339, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID VOLZ DESIGN FOR PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN ALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000;" and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0525C. A0526C. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:52 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 12T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2007. Chair ATTEST: ,q�gsistant Secretary COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Ms� S 1(Iso M! MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:46 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: None. RA1. DESIGNATION OF FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE "DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT" MASTER PLAN AREA: Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 14, 2007, ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1340, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE 'DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT' MASTER PLAN AREA." Motion Vice Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. RA2. NEGOTIATIONS WITH JER PARTNERS FOR THE WYNDHAM HOTEL RENOVATION: Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 14, 2007. The Agency Members discussed and/or commented on the following with respect to the proposed contract: number of hotel rooms needed to be within walking distance from the Convention Center, upper upscale hotel designation, type of hotel and brand, projected occupancy rates, budget with specifics and timelines, service and staffing level, and deferred maintenance at hotel. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency November 14, 2007 Page 2 ACTION: Direct staff to negotiate and return to the Agency a contract for approval that would provide economic participation in the renovation and "re- flagging" of the Hotel in the amount of $3.2 million pursuant to the terms as outlined in the staff report. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 12T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2007. Chair ATTEST: _-s /Assistant Secretary it COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA -° . MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007 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, 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 MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote and left Council Chamber. RA1. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE EAST SIDE OF CALLE ALVARADO AND THE NORTH SIDE OF AMADO ROAD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL: ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to December 19, 2007, with no public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Assistant Secretary to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Vice Chair Foat, 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. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. Agency Member Mills noted he has a business related conflict with respect to Item RA2., for the Convention Center North Parking Lot, and noted his abstention on that portion of the transaction and the vote. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 12, 2007 Page 2 RA2. SALE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPERTY AND GRANT DEEDS FROM THE CITY TO THE AGENCY: Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 12, 2007. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1341 , "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEEDS FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT, PALM CANYON THEATER, THE DESERT ART CENTER, AND FRANCES STEVENS PARK FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS." Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, seconded by Agency Member Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the business related abstention of Agency Member Mills on the Convention Center North Parking Lot. RA3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of November 7, 2007, and November 14, 2007. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Vice Chair Foat and carried 3-0 on a roll call vote. AYES: Agency Member Mills, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Pougnet. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Agency Member Hutcheson, and Agency Member Weigel. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:36 p.m. APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 9TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2008. ,reg � 'Chair ATTEST:, ssistant Secretary COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA V MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007 City Hall Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pougnet called the meeting to order at 7:26 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 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Agency Member Mills stated he has a business related conflict of interest with respect to Item RA1., would not participate in the discussion or the vote and left Council Chamber. RA1. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RE: LOFT PARTNERS PALM SPRINGS, LLC, ON 7.8 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE ALVARADO AND AMADO ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONDRIAN HOTEL: Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007. Chair Pougnet opened the public hearing, and the following speaker addressed the Agency. LAURA KIBBY, thanked the City Council and staff for their support in developing the agreement and the project. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 19, 2007 Page 2 No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1342, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 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;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0527C. 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. Agency Member Mills returned to the dais. 2. NEW BUSINESS: RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH O & M HR, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A HARD ROCK HOTEL, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2008: Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007. ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1343, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH O & M HR, LLC FOR A 5.7 ACRE AGENCY OWNED PARCEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 19, 2007 Page 3 OF A HARD ROCK HOTEL, EXTENDING THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2008;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. A0500C. Motion Agency Member Hutcheson, 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. RA3. PURCHASE OF TWO (2) INTEGRATED SWEEPER/SCRUBBERS AND TWO (2) MINI SCRUBBERS FOR USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA: City Manager Ready provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 19, 2007 Agency Member Hutcheson requested staff address when the equipment will be placed in service, how to measure the success of the program, and requested an update in six months. Chair Pougnet requested the City Manager address the staffing of maintenance work in the Downtown area. ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of two (2) integrated sweeper/scrubbers (M20) and two (2) mini scrubbers (7100) for use by the Parks and Recreation Department in the Downtown area in the amount of $153,383.25 from Tenant Sales and Service Company from the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract No. 4-06-038-001B; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1344, "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. 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. ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:41 p.m. City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency December 19, 2007 Page 4 APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 9T"DAY OF JANUARY, 2008. 'k ra- /°' Chair' ATTEST: ti 1�sistant Secretary