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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:18 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, Vice-Chair
Foat, and Chair Oden.
A13SENT: Agency Member Pougnet.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RIICHARD GOLAY, Palm Springs, commented on the traffic conditions on Mesquite
Avenue and requested traffic mitigation measures.
NEW BUSINESS (JOINT ITEM WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL):
RA1. MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17:
David Barakian, City Engineer, provided background information as outlined in
the staff report dated January 4, 2006.
The Agency Members discussed and/or commented on the following with respect
to the project and funding: concerns with one bidder for this large contract,
spiking of current prices for materials, possibly include in the contract a de-
escalator if materials decrease in price during the term of the contract.
ACTION: Direct the Executive Director to prepare the necessary documents for
Agency Board Approval for a Community Redevelopment Agency/City Loan
Agreement for use of Teeter Funds for the Mesquite Avenue Improvement
Project, for consideration at the January '18, 2006, meeting. Motion Agency
Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously
carried noting the absence of Agency Member Pougnet.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:41 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 18T" DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
Chair
ATTEST:
sistant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:40 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice-Chair Foat, and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items RA1., and RA2. Motion Agency Member McCulloch,
seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
R,A1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of
December 7, 2005, and January 4, 2006. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
RA2. JOINT ITEM WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPAYMENT
AND RE-LENDING OF CRA LOANS INCLUDING A LOAN OF $289,000 FOR
THE MESQUITE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 94-17:
ACTION: 1) Accept the Loan of$1,789,000 and approve repayment to the City of
Palm Springs; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1296 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 1297 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2005-06." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:41 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 15TH DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:56 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice-Chair Foat, and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of January
18, 2006. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member
Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
RA2. EXTENSION OF AN EASEMENT FOR WATER PIPELINES AND INCIDENTAL
PURPOSES TO THE DESERT WATER AGENCY ON A 4.96 GROSS ACRE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OWNED PARCEL AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE WAY AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY,
REFERRED TO AS APN 508-070-042, FOR A PERIOD OF 50 YEARS,
TERMINATING MARCH 15, 2056:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 15, 2006.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1298, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS EXTENDING
AN EASEMENT FOR WATER PIPELINES AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES TO
THE DESERT WATER AGENCY ON A 4.96 GROSS ACRE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SUNRISE WAY AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY REFERRED TO
AS APN 508-070-042, FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS" amending Section 1 of the
Resolution to read for a period of five (5) years; and 2) Authorize the Executive
Director to execute all necessary documents. Motion Agency Member Mills,
seconded by Vice-Chair Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:00 P.M. to
an Adjourned Meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 6:00 P.M., City Hall, Council
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Chamber, preceded by a Closed Session at 4:00 P.M., City Hall Small Conference
Room, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 1
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TWS 22ND DAY OF MARCH, 2006.
Chair
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:46 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Pougnet, Vice-Chair Foat,
and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: Agency Member McCulloch.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 15,
2006. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Pougnet
and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member Pougnet, Vice-Chair Foat
and Chair Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Agency Member McCulloch.
RA2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY THE
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-
FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON LAS VEGAS
ROAD, DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, AGENCY FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 22, 2006.
Agency Member Pougnet requested clarification on the MHP funding.
Vice-Chair Foat commented on the reasons for approving the commitment.
Agency Member Mills requested clarification on the balance of the housing fund
and the continued/future uses and commitments of the housing fund; and
commented on the future understanding of housing within our current studies and
upcoming General Plan.
Chair Oden requested clarification on whether the project meets our current
housing goals.
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Vice-Chair Foat commented on the importance of the project for the ability to
obtain College of the Desert campus.
Agency Member Mills commented on the priorities and the area of the City for
this type and the need for the project.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY
HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
PROGRAM FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 50-
UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS
ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY
FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP
FINANCING AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT." Motion Vice-Chair Foat, seconded by Chair
Oden and failed 2-2 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Vice-Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
NOES: Member Mills and Member Pougnet.
ABSENT: Member McCulloch.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:09 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 5T" DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:14 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member McCulloch, Vice-Chair Foat, and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: Agency Member Mills and Agency Member Pougnet.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Agency Member McCulloch noted his abstention on Item RA1. Minutes of March 22,
2006.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items RA1. and RA2. Motion Agency Member McCulloch,
seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Agency Member McCulloch, Vice-Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Agency Member Mills and Agency Member Pougnet.
RAI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March
22, 2006, noting the abstention of Agency Member McCulloch. Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar, noting the abstention of Agency Member
McCulloch.
RA2. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RICK
ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE
WIDENING, MURRAY CANYON DRIVE TO BOGERT TRAIL, CITY PROJECT
05-03:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1299, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $198,130.00 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CIVIL
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE SOUTH PALM
' CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, MURRAY CANYON DRIVE TO BOGERT TRAIL,
CITY PROJECT 05-03;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A0506C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:15 P.M. '
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 2006.
Chair
ATTEST:
stant Secretary
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:24 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice-Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
ABSENT. None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson,
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
The City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency convened at 8:24 P.M.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING:
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RA1. VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP, RESTATED AND AMENDED
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DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO APPROVE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING W THE AMOUNT OF $200,000:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
' background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 7, 2006.
Vice-Chair Foat requested staff address the participation of the investor, and any
contingency fund.
Agency Member Mills requested staff address the timing of the original
construction bid.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1300, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1, A RESTATED
AND AMENDED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT,
PROMISSORY NOTE, AND DEED OF TRUST WITH THE ASSIGNMENT OF
RENTS WITH VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP TO APPROVE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000;" and 2) Authorize the
Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0464C. Motion
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Agency Member Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Mills and ,
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
RA2. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET:
Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated June 7, 2006.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1301, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2006-07;" and 2) Direct the Executive Director and Director of Finance and
Agency Treasurer to take the necessary action to execute the adoption of the
budget. Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember
Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
RA3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 5, '
2006. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Foat, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch
and carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Agency Member McCulloch, Vice-Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Agency Member Mills and Agency Member Pougnet.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 5T" DAY OF JULY, 2006.
Chair
ATTEST:
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' CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL, TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Foat called the meeting to order at 9:45 P.M.
(ROLL. CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Pougnet and Vice-Chair Foat.
ABSENT: Chair Oden.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
The City Council convened as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the City of Palm
Springs Community Redevelopment Agency at 9:45 P.M.
,JOINT PUBLIC HEARING:
RA1. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0339C AN AMENDED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA
CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS ON PROPERTIES IN PROXIMITY
TO THE SPA HOTEL AND SPA RESORT CASINO, SECTION 14, MERGED
PROJECT AREA NO. 2:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing; and 2) Direct staff to re-notice the
Hearing. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member
Pougnet and unanimously carried 4-0, noting the absence of Chair Oden.
RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0490C, A DEVELOPMENT AND
DISPOSITION AGREEMENT, WITH CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES,
LP D/B/A/ MOUNTAIN GATE II PALM SPRINGS VENTURE, LLC ADJUSTING
THE TERMS OF THE AGENCY BUYER ASSISTANCE NOTE TO ALLOW IT
TO AMORTIZE OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, FOR FIVE SINGLE
FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE
DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA OF MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 21, 2006.
Vice-Chair Foat opened the public hearing, and the following speakers
addressed the Agency Members.
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TOM HILL, Century Homes, provided background information on the conditions '
and the sales of the homes based on the agreement.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Vice-Chair Foat requested staff explain a silent second mortgage.
Agency Member McCulloch commented on the fiscal impact statement and
requested information with respect to the source of funds.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1302, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. A0490C, BETWEEN CENTURY
CROWELL COMMUNITIES, LP D/B/A/ MOUNTAIN GATE II PALM SPRINGS
VENTURE, LLC AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
ADJUSTING THE TERMS OF THE AGENCY BUYER ASSISTANCE NOTE TO
ALLOW IT TO AMORTIZE OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, FOR FIVE
SINGLE FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN
THE DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA OF MERGED PROJECT AREA
NO. 1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all ,
documents related to the agreement. A0490C. Motion Agency Member
Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried 4-0,
noting the absence of Chair Oden.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:59 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 5TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
Chair
ATTEST:
%assistant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Agency Member McCulloch called the meeting to order at 7:28
P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency and
Member Pougnet.
ABSENT: Chair Oden and Vice-Chair Foat.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items RA1., RA2., and RA3. Motion Agency Member Mills,
seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, and Agency Member
Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Chair Pro Tern Foat, and Chair Oden.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of June 7, 2006, and
June 21, 2006. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
RA2, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 TO FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1303, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06 TO FISCAL YEAR 2006-07." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar,
RA3, APPROVAL OF "DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT" MASTER PLAN
BOUNDARIES AND THE DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AND
SECTION 14 MASTER PLAN AS FOUNDATION "DESIGN FOR
DEVELOPMENT" CRITERIA:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1304, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
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CALIFORNIA, APPROVING 'DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT' MASTER PLAN '
BOUNDARIES AND THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
AND SECTION 14 MASTER PLAN AS FOUNDATION 'DESIGN FOR
DEVELOPMENT' CRITERIA." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 6th DAY OF September, 2006.
Chair
ATTEST:
?istant Secretary
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 11:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Vice-Chair Foat and Chair Oden noted their abstention on Item RA1.
ACTION: Approve Items RA1., RA2., and RA3. Motion Agency Member Pougnet,
seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of the July 5, 2006. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar, noting the abstention of Vice-Chair Foat and Chair
Oden.
RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
PACIFIC HOSPITALITY GROUP ESTABLISHING THE TERMINATION DATE
AS DECEMBER 31, 2006:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1305, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC HOSPITALITY GROUP
ESTABLISHING THE TERMINATION DATE AS DECEMBER 31, 2006;" and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 1306, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000."
A0255C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
RA3. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE
WITH NEXUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEVELOPING A HARD ROCK HOTEL TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2007:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1307, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
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CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN EXCLUSIVE '
AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH NEXUS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION FOR A 5.7 ACRE AGENCY OWNED PARCEL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD,
MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA #2, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A HARD ROCK HOTEL, EXTENDING THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31,
2007;" and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney. A0500C. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 11:07 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2006.
Chair `
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:20 P.M.
ROLL CALL.
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
,ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
'I.E. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO, 1 TO A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
HIGHLANDS PALM SPRINGS VENTURE AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJUSTING THE ALLOWED MODERATE
INCOME SALES PRICE:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 20, 2006.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1308, "A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM
SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(DDA) WITH HIGHLANDS PALM SPRINGS VENTURE, A NEVADA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, ADJUSTING THE ALLOWED MODERATE INCOME
SALES PRICE BASED ON THE MARCH, 2006, HUD INCOME GUIDELINES
AND ADJUSTING THE TERMS OF THE AGENCY BUYER ASSISTANCE NOT
TO ALLOW AMORTIZATIONS OVER A FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD FOR FOUR.(4)
SINGLE FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN
THE DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA OF MERGED PROJECT AREA
NO. 1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents related
to the Agreement. A0494C. Motion Vice-Chair Foat, seconded by Agency
Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
Agency Member Pougnet left the dais.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items RA1. and RA2. Motion Vice-Chair Foat, seconded by
Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried 4-0 an a roll call vote.
AYES: Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills, Vice-Chair Foat, and
Chair Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Agency Member Pougnet.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of September 6, 2006. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
RA2. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH
RICHARD GROMAN AND STANTON GROMAN FOR TWO PARCELS
TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1.75 ACRES AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND STEVENS ROAD:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1309, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO
NEGOTIATE WITH RICHARD GROMAN AND STANTON GROMAN OF
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FOR A PERIOD OF NINE (9) MONTHS, FOR
TWO PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1.75 ACRES AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND STEVENS
ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A MIXED USE PROJECT
MERGED AREA NO. 1;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all
necessary documents. A0509C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:31 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 4th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006.
Chair
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:17 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
The City Council convened at 9:17 P.M. as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the
City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
S.C. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
PALM CANYON THEATER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCORPORATING AND
COORDINATING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INTO THE FACILITY, MAKING A $200,000.
TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE FOR THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY
AT FRANCES STEVENS PARK LOCATED AT 538 NORTH PALM CANYON
DRIVE (A3785):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1310, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07." Motion
Vice-Chair Foat, seconded by Chair Oden and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Agency Member Pougnet noted his property ownership (residence) abstention on Item
RA2.
ACTION: Approve Items RA1. and RA2. Motion Vice-Chair Foat, seconded by Chair
Oden and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of September 20, 2006. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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RA2. APPROVAL OF A TWELVE MONTH EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO
NEGOTIATE WITH GLOBAL INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR A
PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 39,500 SQUARE FEET AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND ALEJO ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEVELOPING A RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC PARKING PROJECT, MERGED
PROJECT AREA#1 (APN 505-324-002):
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1311, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO
NEGOTIATE FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD WITH GLOBAL INNOVATION
DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR A 39,500 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF BELARDO ROAD AND ALEJO ROAD FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC PARKING
PROJECT, MERGED PROJECT AREA #1 (APN 505-324-002);" and 2)
Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Agreement. A0510C. Approved
as part of the Consent Calendar, nothing the property ownership
abstention of Agency Member Pougnet.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:32 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006.
;;isi�stantSecretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 6:37 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The City Council convened at 6:37 P.M. as a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the
City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency.
1I.E. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF
CAHUILLA INDIANS ON PROPERTIES IN PROXIMITY TO THE SPA HOTEL
AND SPA RESORT CASINO, SECTION 14, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 18, 2006.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing, and the following speaker addressed the
Agency Members.
TOM DAVIS, Representing the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians,
requested the Agency approve the Amendment.
No further speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Agency Member Mills requested staff address the vacation of streets.
Agency Member Pougnet requested staff address the boundaries of the project.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1312, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF
CAHUILLA INDIANS ON PROPERTIES IN PROXIMITY TO THE SPA HOTEL
AND SPA RESORT CASINO, SECTION 14, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2;"
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and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents related to the
Agreement. A0339C. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency
Member Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
Vice Chair Foat left the meeting at 7:16 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RA1. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH ESTHER LEVY OF PALM
DESERT, CA, FOR PROPERTY AT 342 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE
(CORK 'N BOTTLE), MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PRESERVING THE STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLING THE PROPERTY
FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT:
Agency Member Pougnet requested staff address who is representing the
interests of the City in this transaction, and the Broker Commission.
Agency Member Mills requested staff address a procedure to review the Broker
Commission.
Agency Member McCulloch requested staff address the potential of missing the
opportunity to purchase the property.
ACTION: Direct staff to work with Broker and Owner and return with a revised
agreement. By consensus of the Agency Members.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006.
ssistant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:04 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Pougnet, Vice Chair Foat and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of October 4,
2006, and October 18, 2006. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by
Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote,
noting the abstention of Vice-Chair Foat on the Minutes of October 18,
2006.
RA2. AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND
ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH ESTHER LEVY OF PALM DESERT, CA,
FOR THE PROPERTY AT 342 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CORK 'N
BOTTLE), MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PRESERVING THE STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLING THE PROPERTY FOR
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1313, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH
ESTHER LEVY OF PALM DESERT, CA, FOR PROPERTY AT 342 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE (CORK 'N BOTTLE), MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING THE STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLING
THE PROPERTY FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $585,000 PLUS BROKER COMMISSION AND CLOSING COSTS," and 2)
Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all necessary
documents. A0512C. Motion Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by
Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:07 P.M.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
October 25, 2006 Minutes
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APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 15t DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2006.
Chair
ATTEST:
sistant Secretary
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Pougnet, Vice Chair Foat, and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: Agency Member Mills Agency, and Member McCulloch.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Executive Director Ready provided background information for Item RA2,
ACTION: Approve Items RA1. and RA2. Motion Vice-Chair Foat, seconded by Chair
Oden and unanimously carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Agency Member Pougnet, Vice-Chair Foat, and Chair Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Agency Member McCulloch, and Agency Member Mills.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of October 25, 2006. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
RA2. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM AND
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED DAMPERS FOR THE PLAZA THEATRE
(OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY):
ACTION: 1) Approve the purchase of a new HVAC Control System and other
related equipment from B & M Air Conditioning, in an amount not-to-exceed
$70,000, for the Plaza Theater (owned by the Community Redevelopment
Agency); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1314, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-
07;" and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents necessary
to effectuate the purchase. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 6th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006.
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' CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Mills, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Acting
Assistant Secretary Hart.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
Chair Oden left Council Chamber briefly, and Vice Chair Pougnet chaired the meeting.
2.V. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
AND THE PLANNING CENTER, ENCUMBRANCE REALLOCATION
RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, AND
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
ACTION:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Adopt Resolution No. 1316, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-
07". Unanimously carried on a roll call vote, noting the absence of Chair Oden.
AYES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency Member Mills,
and Vice Chair Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Chair Oden.
ABSTAIN: None.
Chair Oden returned to the Council Chamber.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of November 1,
' 2006- Motion Vice-Chair Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Foat
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and carried 3-0-2 on a roll call vote, noting the abstention of Agency Member '
McCulloch and Agency Member Mills, due to their excused absence from that
meeting.
AYES: Agency Member Foat, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Agency Member McCulloch and Agency Member Mills.
The Community Redevelopment Agency recessed at 7:36 P.M.
The Community Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 7A9 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
RA2. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (HCD) FOR
PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT APARTMENT
PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE
DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND
DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: ,
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented
the staff report dated December 6, 2006.
Agency Member Mills commented on the need for senior affordable housing.
Agency Member Foat stated the need to address housing in the City, and the
need to including green buildings.
Agency Member McCulloch requested clarification on the set aside funds and the
length of time of the funding commitment, and stated this is a good proposal and
the opportunity should not be dismissed.
Vice Chair Pougnet asked if there is work staff has performed and the Agency
has not been advised of the details.
Chair Oden commented the Agency should not by-pass this opportunity for multi-
family housing/apartments.
Agency Member Mills inquired if the monies may be saved and used at a later
date, and stated the location for senior housing will be more costly, and the need
for senior housing in the future.
Agency Member Foat spoke on the need for senior housing, and inquired if the '
subcommittee may meet in the future regarding planned affordable senior
housing.
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Agency Member McCulloch asked for information regarding the gap.
Chair Oden spoke on the need for affordable housing for young residents as well
as the seniors.
Agency Member Foat asked if this project was presented to the Desert Highland
Neighborhood Group.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION
TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
(HCD) FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT
APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE
DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND DIRECT
STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (OPA)". Motion
Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by Chair Oden and failed 2-3 on a roll call
vote.
' AYES: Agency Member McCulloch and Chair Oden.
NOES: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member Mills, and Vice Chair Pougnet.
Agency Member Mills inquired if this may be reconsidered in the near future with
additional information, and requested staff work with the Subcommittee and
developer on a formal presentation to the neighborhood association, and stated
the neighborhood does support this project.
Vice Chair Pougnet stated additional information is needed.
RA3. LEASE WITH JOHN WESSMAN DBA WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
FOR A 20,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 101 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY
"PALM SPRINGS VISION CENTER" IN THE BUILDING:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented
the staff report dated December 6, 2006.
Vice Chair Pougnet voiced support of the idea, and inquired about the subleases.
Agency Member Mills stated quite a bit of work is required prior to the occupancy
of the building and stated his support.
' Chair Oden spoke in support of the proposed project and voiced concerns
regarding tourism and the Tribe.
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December 6, 2006 Minutes
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ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1315, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY '
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A LEASE WITH JOHN WESSMAN DBA WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR A 20,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 101 NORTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY
"PALM SPRINGS VISION CENTER" IN THE BUILDING;" and 2) Authorize the
Executive Director to execute all agreements related to the lease. A0513C. Motion
Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by Agency Member Foat, and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:33 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 71" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007.
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ATTEST:
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' CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Member Foat, Agency Member McCulloch, Agency
Member Mills, Vice Chair Pougnet, and Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, and Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE CROWELL, request the City Council support Item RA1., regarding the
Application by the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to the California Housing and
Community Development Programs.
' UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RA1. RECONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION
BY COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (HCD) FOR
PROJECT FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT APARTMENT
PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE
DESERT HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND
DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
Tom Wilson, Assistant City Manager, provided background information as
I outlined in the staff report dated December 20, 2006.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1317, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
' REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY COACHELLA VALLEY
HOUSING COALITION TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (HCD) FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT ON A 4.45 ACRE
PARCEL ON LAS VEGAS ROAD IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND
NEIGHBORHOOD, INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT
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TO EXCEED $1,200,000 IN GAP FINANCING; AND DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT '
AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (OPA)". Motion Vice Chair
Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried on a
roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:42 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 71" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
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