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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
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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. '
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Community Redevelopment Agency
February 7, 2007 Minutes
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' 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
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' 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
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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
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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
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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
April 4, 2007 Minutes
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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
April 18, 2007 Minutes
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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
May 23, 2007 Minutes
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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.
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' 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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
June 27, 2007 Minutes
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' APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY, 2007.
Chair
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' 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
September 19, 2007
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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
September 19, 2007
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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.
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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
November 7, 2007
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
December 12, 2007
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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.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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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.
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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
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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.
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APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 9T"DAY OF JANUARY, 2008.
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