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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:22 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Agency Members Foat and Mills noted their abstentions from Community
Redevelopment Agency Item RA2; property ownership.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items RA1 and RA2. Motion Agency Member McCulloch, seconded
by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried noting the abstentions of Agency
Members Mills and Foat on Item RA2.
' RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of
December 1, 2004 and February 2, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
RA2. REPAYMENT AND RE-LENDING OF LOANS IN MERGED AREA NO. 1 AND
MERGED AREA NO. 2:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution Nos. 1274 and 1275 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2004-05 FISCAL
YEAR;" and 2) Approve the following loan repayments and new loans (at 6%
interest) from the General Fund, effective February 16, 2005:
Loan Repay New Loan
Merged Area No. 1 Debt Service $ 600,000.
Merged Area No. 1 Capital Project $ 600,000.
Merged Area No. 2 Debt Service $ 300,000.
Merged Area No. 2 Capital Project $ 300,000.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar noting the abstentions of Agency
Member Mills and Agency Member Foat.
City of Palm Springs
Community Redevelopment Agency
February 16, 2005 Minutes
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ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:24 P.M. '
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 2"d DAY OF MARCH, 2005.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2005
PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:23 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: Approve Consent Items A. and B. Motion Agency Member Pougnet,
seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
A. ACTION: Approve Minutes from the January 5, 2005, Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
B. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1273 "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
' CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
MILDRED BROWNE REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF A 4.96 ACRE
AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SUNRISE
WAY AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY FOR A 7.9 ACRE PARCEL WEST OF
BMW OF PALM SPRINGS, MERGED AREA #1 AND MERGED AREA #2."
Agreement Number 0492C. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
C. Designation of the `Governmental Representative' to the Santiago Sunrise
Village Mobile Home Park Corporation:
ACTION: Appoint John Raymond as the `Governmental Representative' to the
Santiago Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park Corporation. Motion Agency
Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Foat and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:26 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 161h DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005.
Attest:
ssistant Secretary Chair
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
Wednesday, January 5, 2005
City Hall -- City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:28 PM.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
The Community Redevelopment Agency convened as the City Council and the
Community Redevelopment Agency at 7:28 PM.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
A. CENTURY VINTAGE HOMES DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT— DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY INFILL PROGRAM:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
' background information as outlined in the staff reported dated January 5, 2005.
Chair Oden opened the Public Hearing, and the following speaker addressed the
Community Redevelopment Agency.
CARLOS CUEVA, Century Vintage Homes.
No other speakers coming forward, Chair Oden closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: 1) Approve a Disposition and Development Agreement with Century
Vintage Homes for the construction of five single family homes in the Desert
Highland area for moderate-income families on Agency owned lots APN 669-
353-001; 669-394-004; 669-394-005; 669-394-006 and 669-413-019; and
authorize the Executive Director to execute necessary documents thereto.
A0490C; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 1271 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
CENTURY VINTAGE HOMES TO EFFECTUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
FIVE MODERATE-INCOME SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES IN THE DESERT
HIGHLAND GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD, MERGED AREA NO. 1." Motion
Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously
' carried on a roll call vote.
The City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:34 PM to ,
convene as the Community Redevelopment Agency.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None,
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: Approve Item B on the Consent Agenda. Motion Agency Member Mills,
seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried.
B. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE FROM
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION, SINGLE-FAMILY PARCEL,
DESERT HIGHLAND ESTATES, LOT 96, APN 669-394-006 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $23,000, A0491C.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1272 "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION ON ONE PARCEL FOR
INCLUSION IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY INFILL HOUSING
PROGRAM." Approved as part of the Consent Agenda,
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:38 PM. ,
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 2"d DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
' COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 11:10 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Agency Members Foat and Mills noted their abstentions from Community
Redevelopment Agency Item RA3; property ownership.
JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC HEARING:
RA1. FIRST AMENDMENT TO A0458C AN EXISTING DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH K. HOVNANIAN COMPANIES OF
CALIFORNIA, INC., A SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BURNETT
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ALLOW THE SALE OF A 1.06 ACRE
PARCEL OF AGENCY-OWNED LAND:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 2, 2005.
Chair Oden opened the Public Hearing, and no speakers coming forward the
Public Hearing was closed.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1276, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH K. HOVNANIAN
COMPANIES OF CALIFORNIA, INC, SUCCESSOR TO THE INTERESTS OF
BURNETT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UNDER THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT
OF A 1.06± ACRE OF AGENCY-OWNED LAND KNOWN AS LOT 'C'
REMAINDER." A0458C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency
Member Mills and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items RA2 and RA3. Motion Agency Member McCulloch,
seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call
vote.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
March 2, 2005 Minutes
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RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: '
ACTION: Approve the Minutes of the February 16, 2005 Community
Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
RA3. TEMPORARY LOAN FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO MERGED
PROJECT AREA NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,000 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FACILITATING VIP MOTORS LAND SWAP:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1277 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE 2004-05
FISCAL YEAR." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the
abstentions of Agency Member Mills and Agency Member Foat.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 11:13 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 181h DAY OF MAY, 2005.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 10:17 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: Agency Member Foat.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RA1. FIRST AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT NO. A0472C WITH GEIGER,
LLC FOR PERFORMANCE OF REMEDIATION WORK ON AN AGENCY-
OWNED PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL
AND RAMON ROAD:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1278, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE
BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND GEIGER, LLS FOR PERFORMANCE OF
REMEDIATION WORK COVERING APPROXIMATELY 14.95 ACRES OF
AGENCY-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND RAMON ROAD." A0472C. Motion Agency
Member McCulloch, seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously
carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 10:18 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 181h DAY OF MAY, 2005.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Assistant Agency Attorney Simonian,
City Clerk Thompson, Community and Economic Development
Director Raymond.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROXANNE PLOSS, Palm Springs, commented on Items RA6 and RA7 and the title on
the Agenda, and the Community Open House held May 17, 2005.
WESLEY COLE, spoke in support of Item RA7 for Design Within Reach to locate a
showroom on Indian Canyon Drive.
JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PUBLIC HEARING:
RA1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0399C A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, INC., TO
RECALCULATE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMULA FOR THE
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE AUTO DEALERSHIP AND EXTEND
THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12 YEARS:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 18, 2005.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing, no speakers coming forward the public
hearing was closed
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1279, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO.
A0399C WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, LTD. AND FDH ENTERPRISES, INC. TO
1 RECALCULATE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMULA FOR THE
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE AUTO DEALERSHIP AND EXTEND
THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR TWELVE YEARS FOR PROPERTY
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Community Redevelopment Agency
May 18, 2005 Minutes
Page 2
IMPROVEMENTS AT AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP AT 4095 EAST PALM ,
CANYON DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1." A0399C. Motion Agency
Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously
carried.
RA2. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE HIGHLANDS
PALM SPRINGS VENTURE TO CONSTRUCT FOUR (4) MODERATE-INCOME
HOMES ON AGENCY-OWNED PARCELS IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND
GATEWAY AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE DESERT
HIGHLAND INFILL PROGRAM:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 18, 2005.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing, no speakers coming forward the public
hearing was closed.
The Agency Members discussed the option of issuing a RFP, restrictions and
incoming qualifying interested parties, women and minority businesses
participating in the program.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1280 "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY ,
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PALM SPRINGS VENTURE, LLC., A NEVADA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO EFFECTUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
FOUR MODERATE-INCOME SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES IN THE DESERT
HIGHLAND GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 1."
A0494C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member
McCulloch and carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Chair Oden.
NOES: Member Pougnet.
RA3. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET:
Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the
Proposed Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing, no speakers coming forward the public
hearing was closed.
ACTION: Close the Public Hearing and direct staff to return for further discussion
on May 25, 2005. By Consensus of the Agency Members. '
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Community Redevelopment Agency
May 18, 2005 Minutes
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Agency Member Foat noted her abstention on Item RA4 the minutes of March 16, 2005.
Chair Oden requested Item RA6 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
Executive Director Ready provided a staff report on Item RA7. John Raymond,
Community and Economic Development Director, provided background information as
outlined in the staff report dated May 18, 2005 for Item RA7.
ACTION: Approve Items RA4, RA5, and RA7. Motion Agency Member McCulloch,
seconded by Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried.
RA4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 2,
2005, and March 16, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar noting
the abstention of Agency Member Foat on the March 16, 2005 minutes.
RA5. DDA IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE
APARTMENTS, LP, AND MBA DEVELOPMENT CORP. TO CLARIFY THE
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE PROJECT, AMEND TERMS OF THE
NOTE(S) TO CONFORM TO SENIOR LENDER REQUIREMENTS, AND
RESTRUCTURE AGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BE COMPATIBLE
WITH REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE;
ALSO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITY:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1281 "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT AND A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH VISTA
SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP TO CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE
RESTATED AND AMENDED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS ("RADDA") TO EFFECTUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
LOW-INCOME HIV/AIDS APARTMENT COMPLEX AND FAMILY CARE
FACILITY WEST OF SUNRISE WAY, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO ROAD."
A0495C and A5099. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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May 18, 2005 Minutes
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RA6. AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0478C TO AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON
WAY:
Removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
RA7. AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH DESIGN WITHIN
REACH FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 296 NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE, MERGED PROJECT NO. 2:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1282, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AN
EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH DESIGN WITHIN REACH;"
and 2) Authorizing the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents.
A0496C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
RA6. AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0478C TO AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON
WAY:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 18, 2005.
ACTION: Table and direct staff to return with a revised agreement in
cooperation with all interested parties. By consensus of the Agency Members.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:07 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 1ST DAY OF JUNE, 2005.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
a MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:26 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
DAVID CHRISTIAN, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development
Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
JIM DOWLER, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development Center
to Jerry Ogburn.
RIC SERVICE, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development Center
contract with Jerry Ogburn.
MATHEW TALALA, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Palm Springs, requested the Agency issue an RFP for the Downtown
Development Center position.
FRANK PURCELL, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
JIM HICKS, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center to Jerry Ogburn.
JANET COOK, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, provided an update of the
Chamber activities and that 31% of the Chamber members that responded to their
survey related a positive experience with Jerry Ogburn.
JOY BORK, stated her business in Palm Springs closed today and spoke in opposition
to the renewal of the Downtown Development Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
STUART WARREN, stated his business in Palm Springs closed today, and spoke in
opposition of the renewal of the Downtown Development Center to Jerry Ogburn and
requested the Agency Members issue an RFP for the renewal.
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SUSAN JOHNSON, Palm Springs, spoke in opposition of the renewal of the Downtown '
Development Center to Jerry Ogburn.
ROBIN ROSENBERG, stated her business on Palm Canyon will close in July;
requested the Downtown Development Center contract have performance measures;
and stated the contract is similar to an employee contract.
ROSIE FIORENTINO, listed businesses who have left the Palm Springs downtown area
and the lack of a retention plan for businesses.
GREGORY GERBER, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown Development
Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
ROXANN FLOSS, requested the Agency Members issue an RFP for the Downtown
Development Center position.
WESLEY COLE, presented a letter to the Agency Members and spoke in support of the
renewal of the Downtown Development Center contact with Jerry Ogburn.
CALEB HANNAH, Palm Springs, spoke in support of the renewal of the Downtown
Development Center contract with Jerry Ogburn.
IRENE diRENIEL WATSON, Palm Springs, commented on the vacancies in Downtown
Palm Springs and merchants continuing to leave the area,
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of May 18, 2005.
Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Mills and
unanimously carried.
RA2. AWARD CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO JERRY OGBURN FOR
THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CENTER:
Executive Director Ready provided background information as outlined in the
staff report dated June 1, 2005.
The Redevelopment Agency Members discussed and/or commented on the
following: a disconnect between the merchants and the Downtown Development
Center, difference with the job specifications and the expectations of the
merchants, accountability standards, timing issues with respect to development,
marketing of downtown, MainStreet responsibilities, City business retention
activities, missing layer beyond the scope of this project such as a marketing arm
for Downtown, fiduciary and accountability, multi-year contract term, ,
items/services included in the contract price, lack of communication with regard
to downtown activities and programs, development of the mall, advertisement in
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the yellow pages, share the legend program, review of the contract in terms of
marketing.
MOTION: 1) Extend the current contract for a period of 90-days; and 2) Direct
the Executive Director to issue an RFP for Downtown Development Center
contractor services. Motion Agency Member Pougnet, seconded by Agency
Member Foat and failed on a roll call vote:
AYES: Agency Members Foat and Pougnet.
NOES: Agency Members Mills and McCulloch, Chair Oden.
MOTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Jerry Ogburn, ReDac2, in the amount
of $100,000 per year for Palm Springs Downtown Development Center
contractor services (eliminating the marketing elements of the proposed
contract), subject to final approval as to form by the Agency Attorney; 2)
Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents; 3) Direct
the Executive Director to develop a marketing position/contract for Downtown
Development. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member
Pougnet and failed on a roll call vote:
AYES: Agency Members Foat and Pougnet.
NOES: Agency Members Mills and McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ACTION: 1) Approve an agreement with Jerry Ogburn, ReDac2, in the amount of
$160,000 per year for Palm Springs Downtown Development Center contractor
services, subject to final approval as to form by the Agency Attorney; and 2)
Authorize the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0497C.
Motion Agency Member McCulloch, seconded by Agency Member Mills and
carried on a roll call vote:
AYES: Agency Members Mills and McCulloch, Chair Oden.
NOES: Agency Members Foat and Pougnet.
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 81" DAY OF JUNE 2005.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:50 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, 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 Minutes of the June 1, 2005 Community Redevelopment
Agency Meeting. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency
Member McCulloch and unanimously carried.
RA2. ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BUDGET:
Executive Director Ready and John Raymond, Director of Community and
' Economic Development, provided background information as outlined in the
Agency proposed budget and resolution.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1283, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06." Motion
Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:52 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 29th DAY OF JUNE, 2005.
Chair
ATTEST:
sistant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, 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 Mills, seconded
by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
' ACTION: Approve the Minutes of the June 8, 2005 meeting of the City of Palm
Springs Community Redevelopment Agency. Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
RA2. APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PALO VERDES VILLAS, A 98-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMPLEX, WITHIN THE NORTH PALM
CANYON PROJECT AREA TO COURTYARD PARTNERS — PALM SPRINGS
LP:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1284, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PALO VERDES VILLAS, A
98-UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMPLEX WITHIN THE NORTH PALM
CANYON PROJECT AREA TO COURTYARD PARTNERS — PALM SPRINGS,
L.P." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY):
RA3. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
VIP MOTOR CARS, INC., AND PARTNER LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AN
ARKANSAS LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, FOR THE DISPOSITION
OF A 8-ACRE PARCEL, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 1:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Public Hearing to July 6, 2005; and 2) Direct the City
' Clerk/Assistant Agency Secretary to post a Notice of Continued Public Hearing.
By consensus of the City Council and the Agency Members.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:31 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 61h DAY OF JULY, 2005.
Chair
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:51 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, 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 Mills, seconded by
Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried.
R:A1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of June 29, 2005.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
RA2. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 TO FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1285, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL
YEAR 2004-05 TO FISCAL YEAR 2005-06." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING (CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY):
RA3. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
VIP MOTOR CARS, INC., AND PARTNERS LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AN
ARKANSAS LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, FOR THE DISPOSITION
OF AN 8-ACRE PARCEL, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 1:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 6, 2005.
Chair Oden opened the Public Hearing and no speakers coming forward the
Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1286, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
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July 6, 2005 Minutes
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AGREEMENT WITH VIP MOTOR CARS, LTD. AND PARTNERS LAND
DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A PARCEL
APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES AT FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE EXPANSION
AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BMW AUTO DEALERSHIP ADJACENT TO
THE EXISTING FACILITY AT 409 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE, MERGED
PROJECT AREA NO. 1." A0498C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by
Agency Member Mills and unanimously carried.
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 7th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005.
Chair
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:06 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, McCulloch, Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Assistant Secretary Thompson stated staff has requested Community Redevelopment
Agency Item RA.2. be tabled to September 21, 2005.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
.KEVIN JOHNSON, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider fair and living
wages with its dealings with developers and businesses.
NICK HORD, Palm Springs, request the City Council postpone its vote on Item RA2
agreement to negotiate with the Oasi Group.
CANDY CORBETT, Palm Springs, commented on Item RA2 and requested information
on any assistance the City will provide to the developer.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
,ACTION: Approve Item RA1. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency
(Member McCulloch and unanimously carried.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of July 6, 2005.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS:
RA2. EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE OASI GROUP, LLC
FOR A 5.7 ACRE AGENCY-OWNED PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ANDREAS ROAD AND CALLE EL SEGUNDO FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 210-ROOM FOUR-STAR GROUP MEETING
HOTEL AND UP TO 120 CONDOMINIUMS, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA#2:
ACTION: Tabled to September 21, 2005 at the request of staff.
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Community Redevelopment Agency
September 7, 2005 Minutes
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RA3. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0495C A DDA '
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE APARTMENTS, LP
TO APPROVE A MINOR CHANGES IN PROJECT SCOPE:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 7, 2005.
The Agency Members discussed the deletion of the two-bedroom units and
requested clarification of the Fiscal Impact.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1287, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 740
AND SECTION 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 742, AND APPROVING AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO AN IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH VISTA SUNRISE
APARTMENTS, LP TO AMEND THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FROM 85
UNITS WITH 7 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS TO 80 UNITS WITH NO TWO-
BEDROOM UNITS TO EFFECTUATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-
INCOME HIV/AIDS APARTMENT COMPLEX AND FAMILY CARE FACILITY
WEST OF SUNRISE WAY, SOUTH OF VISTA CHINO ROAD." A0495C.
Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and ,
unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:16 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 21s'DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005.
Chair `
ATTEST:
?sistant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair McCulloch called the meeting to order at 6:27 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, Vice Chair McCulloch.
ABSENT: Chair Oden.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. By consensus of the Agency Members.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Item RA1. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency
Member Pougnet and unanimously carried noting the absence of Chair Oden,
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Minutes of September 7,
2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
14EW BUSINESS:
RA2. THE DESERT HOTEL DEMOLITION PROJECT — AGENCY OWNED
PROPERTY AT 285 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 21, 2005.
The Agency Members commented and/or discussed the following items in
relation to the demolition: the look of the lot after the demolition, the feasibility of
adding landscaping, six-foot sections of wrought iron fence may already be at the
City Yard, and thanked staff.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1288, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ANDY NEUMANN
DEMOLITION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR THE DESERT HOTEL
DEMOLITION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. CP 05-14;" and 2) Authorize the
Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. A0499C. Motion
Agency Member Pougnet, seconded by Agency Member Foat and
unanimously carried on a roll call vote rioting the absence of Chair Oden.
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ADJOURNMENT: The CommunityRedevelopment Agency adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
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APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2005.
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' CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair McCulloch called the meeting to order at 6:54 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, Vice Chair McCulloch.
ABSENT: Chair Oden.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. By consensus of the Agency Members.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ROXANN PLOSS, commented on Item RA4 regarding developer selection, stated her
support for the Oasi/Starwood Group.
JOHN SNOV, commented on Item RA4 regarding developer selection and stated his
support for the Nexus/Hard Rock Cafd.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items RA1., RA2„ and RA3. Motion Agency Member Mills,
seconded by Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried, noting the
absence of Chair Oden.
RA1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of
September 21, 2005. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
RA2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0472C, LICENSE FOR
PERFORMANCE OF REMEDIATION WORK BY GEIGER, LLC ON AGENCY-
OWNED LAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL
AND RAMON ROAD:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1289 "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO.
A0472C, A LICENSE BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND GEIGER, LLC FOR
PERFORMANCE OF REMEDIATION WORK ON AGENCY OWNED LAND
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GENE AUTRY TRAIL AND
RAMON ROAD„" A0472C. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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RA3. AGENCY PARTICIPATION IN MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENT OWNERSHIP
PROGRAM (MPROP) LOANS FOR EL DORADO MOBILE HOME PARK UP
TO A MAXIMUM OF $150,000:
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1290, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALMS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA MOBILE HOME PARK
RESIDENT OWNERSHIP PROGRAM (MPROP) LOANS TO LOW-INCOME
RESIDENTS OF EL DORADO MOBILE COUNTRY ESTATES TO
EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE OF THEIR LOTS, IN AN AGGREGATE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000, AND GRANT THE EXECUTIVE.
DIRECTOR AUTHORITY TO SIGN ALL ESCROW DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTIONS." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS:
RA4. SELECTION OF A DEVELOPER AND APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE
AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE 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 FOUR-STAR HOTEL
AND CONDOMINIUMS, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.
2:
LAURI KIBBY and SWIFT BARNES, The Oasi Group, outlined the RFQ and
elements of the proposed development by the Oasi Group.
CORY ALDER and TREVOR HORWELL, Nexus, outlined the RFQ and elements
of the proposed development by Nexus.
The Agency Members recessed at 7:29 P.M.
The Agency Members reconvened at 7:36 P.M.
H. WILLIAM BROWN, Palm Springs, commented on recent articles in The Desert
Sun.
PHIL TEDESCO, Palm Springs, commented on hillside development, stated his
support for the Nexus/Hard Rock development with a limit on height.
BOB LOOTS, Cathedral City, stated his support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
ERNEST NOIA, Palm Springs, stated he would like both developments. '
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PAULA AUBURN, Palm Springs, stated she is disappointed with both
presentations, stated her support for the Oasi/Stanwood development; and
requested monitoring the design elements if Nexus/Hard Rock is selected.
JIM FRANKLIN, Palm Springs, stated his support for the Oasi/Stanwood
development, recommended another location for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
CHARLES CANTRELL, Palm Springs, commented on recent hotel renovations in
the Deep Well area.
EARL GREENBURG, Palm Springs, stated his support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development and requested both hotels locate in Palm Springs.
LEA GOODSELL, Palm Desert, stated her support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
ROBIN RODRIGUEZ, Palm Springs, stated her support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
1 RUTH SINFUEGO, Palm Springs, stated her support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
JOHN WESSMAN, Palm Springs, commented on the Palm Springs Film Festival
and its connection to Hollywood; stated his support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
DICK TAYLOR, Palm Springs, commented on the Palm Springs Pavilion
Theatre; stated his support for the Nexus/Hard Rock development and would like
to see Oasi/Starwood development locate in Palm Springs as well.
BRADLEY MAUK, Palm Springs, stated his support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
DANA STEWART, Palm Springs, stated her support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development and she would like both developments in Palm Springs.
FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, commented on high rise buildings and both
developments as proposed, stated his support for Oasi/Stanwood development.
HAROLD MATZNER, Palm Springs, commented on the Palm Springs Film
Festival, stated his support for the Nexus/Hard Rock development, but requested
both hotels locate in Palm Springs.
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PATRICK LEAHY, Palm Springs, requested the City Council consider fair ,
treatment and benefits to the workers and residents of the City of Palm Springs,
while selecting the developer.
NICK HORD, Palm Springs, requested the City Council weigh-in on an economic
and socially balanced project and that the residents be represented.
ROBERT PHILIPPSEN, requested the developers include renewable energy
sources with their respective proposals.
JOEY ENGLISH, Palm Springs, stated her support for the Nexus/Hard Rock
development.
DR. STEVE GUNDRY, Palm Springs, commented on experiences with Hard
Rock as a destination, stated his support for the Nexus/Hard Rock development.
The City Council discussed and/or commented on the following issues with
respect to the proposed developments: request from Nexus for a proposal
designed for 6 acres or 10 acres and the mix, impacts to the Palm Springs
Convention Center and the partners surrounding the site, developer financing, '
the flag/name of the Oasi Group development, marketing of the branding, prior
experience with development, condo/rental programs, proportion of condo/hotel
units, spa element, demographics as compared to the demographics currently at
the Palm Springs Convention Center, current negotiations with surrounding
property owners, architectural firm selection, height of proposed projects, City
financial participation, current City fees for timeshare projects along with
condo/hotels, current licensing agreement on the property with the Tribe, terms
of the DDA regarding the Good Faith Deposit and re-updating the appraisal,
modifying the date in Section 6.F. of the DDA.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO
NEGOTIATE WITH NEXUS COMPANIES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A
5.7t ACRE AGENCY OWNED PARCEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
FOUR-STAR HOTEL AND CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ADJACENT TO THE
CONVENTION CENTER AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE EL
SEGUNDO AND ANDREAS ROAD, MERGED PROJECT AREA NO. 2" in a
form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to
execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to the Agency Counsel
and enter into developer-funded contracts for the purpose of appraisals,
environmental review, and project review on behalf of the Agency for the purpose ,
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of this project. A0500C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency
Member Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
AYES: Members Foat, Pougnet, Mills, and Vice-Chair McCulloch.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Chair Oden.
ABSTAIN: None.
,ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:43 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 19th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2005.
Chair
ATTEST:
rs Istant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 9:36 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, Vice Chair McCulloch 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
5, 2005. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member
McCulloch and unanimously carried, noting the abstention of Chair Oden.
RA2. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY LINC
HOUSING CORPORATION AND TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS, L.P. A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE
ACQUISITION (REFINANCING) AND REHABILITATION OF THE 108-UNIT
TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
2,800 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM AT 2800, 2890, 2900 and 2990
EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION NOT TO EXCEED $2,800,000 IN GAP FINANCING OVER 10
YEARS, DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT ("OPA"):
The Agency Members discussed Home Fund Grants, remodeling with the current
tenants, and requested staff meet with Supervisor Wilson and thanked staff and
the developer for the affordable housing units.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1291, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY LINC HOUSING
CORPORATION AND TAHQUITZ COURT APARTMENTS, L.P. A CALIFORNIA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR PROJECT FINANCING OF THE ACQUISITION
(REFINANCING) AND REHABILITATION OF THE 108-UNIT TAHQUITZ
COURT APARTMENTS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,800 SQUARE
FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM AT 2800, 2890, 2900 and 2990 EAST TAHQUITZ
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October 19, 2005 Minutes
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CANYON WAY; INCLUDING AGENCY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION NOT TO '
EXCEED $2,800,000 IN GAP FINANCING OVER 10 YEARS AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO DRAFT AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ("OPA")."
A0501 C. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member
Pougnet and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 16T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005.
Chair
ATTEST:
Ssistant Secretary
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
'CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, Vice Chair McCulloch and
Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
.JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL:
RA1. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
GEIGER, LLC, FOR THE DISPOSITION OF 14 ACRES OF AGENCY-OWNED
LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 393,000 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER ON 38 ACRES OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111) IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA NO. 1:
ACTION: 1) Continue the Joint Public Hearing to November 16, 2005, without
public testimony; and 2) Direct the City Clerk/Assistant Secretary to post a Notice
of Continued Public Hearing. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by
Agency Member Foat and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:02 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 16T" DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005.
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ATTEST:
4�9sistant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency Members Foat, Mills, Pougnet, Vice Chair McCulloch and
Chair Oden.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director Ready, Agency Attorney Holland, Assistant
Secretary Thompson.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL:
RA1. APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
GEIGER, LLC, FOR THE DISPOSITION OF 14 ACRES OF AGENCY-OWNED
LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 393,000 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER ON 38 ACRES OF LAND AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF RAMON ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111) IN
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA NO. 1:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 16, 2005.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing and no speakers coming forward the
public hearing was closed.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 1292, "A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH GEIGER, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RAMON
ROAD AND GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111) IN MERGED PROJECT
AREA NO. 1." A0503C. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by Agency
Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
The Community Redevelopment Agency recessed at 7:06 P.M.
The Community Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 7:20 P.M.
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RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: '
ACTION: Approve the Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes of October
19, 2005, and November 2, 2005. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by
Agency Member Pougnet and unanimously carried.
RA3. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT 1 TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:
John Raymond, Director of Community and Economic Development, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 16, 2005.
The Agency Members discussed and/or commented on the following with respect
to the agreement: modifying Item No. 10 in the Schedule of Performance to 180
days, possibly delaying the extension to December, consequences if the dates in
the Schedule of Performance are not met, and financial penalties if the schedule
is not adhered to.
ACTION: Extend the current Agreement No. A0478C to midnight December 7,
2005. Motion Agency Member Foat, seconded by Agency Member Pougnet
and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 7:32 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 7T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005.
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ATTEST:
A istant Secretary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Oden called the meeting to order at 8:43 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:
BOB HELBLING, Palm Springs, spoke on Item RA4 regarding the extended agreement
wiith Wessman Development and requested the Agency Members add restrictions on
the extended agreement.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL:
RA1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0490C A DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTURY CROWELL
COMMUNITIES, LP, D/B/A MOUNTAIN GATE II PALM SPRINGS VENTURE,
LLC, ADJUSTING THE ALLOWED MODERATE INCOME SALES PRICE FOR
FIVE SINGLE FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR MODERATE INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS IN THE DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA NO. 1:
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager Development Services, provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 7, 2005.
Chair Oden opened the public hearing; no speakers coming forward the public
hearing was closed.
The Agency Members discussed and/or commented on the following with regard
to the Disposition and Development agreement: upon resale the new sales price
would reflect the Moderate Income Formula with an allowance for improvements.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No.
1293, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
' REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AMENDMENT NO 1 TO A0490C, A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA) BETWEEN
CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES, LP, D/B/A MOUNTAIN GATE 11 PALM
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SPRINGS VENTURE, LLC, AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, ADJUSTING THE ALLOWED MODERATE INCOME SALES PRICE
BASED ON THE MARCH, 2005 HUD INCOME GUIDELINES FOR FIVE
SINGLE FAMILY INFILL HOMES FOR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN
THE DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA OF MERGED AREA NO. 1;" and
2) Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all documents
related to the agreement. A0490C. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded
by Vice-Chair Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
RA2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes of November 16, 2005. Motion Agency Member Mills, seconded by
Vice-Chair Foat and unanimously carried on a roll call vote.
RA3. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE SHORT-TERM USE OF THE GARDEN
SPRINGS APARTMENT SITE WITH CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES
FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING FOR THE MOUNTAIN GATE II PROJECT,
AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING, APPOINT A SUBCOMMITTEE TO SERVE
ON THE RFP REVIEW PANEL, RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION NO. 3 ON
THE SITE:
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager Development Services, and Fire Chief
Goetz provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
December 7, 2005.
The Agency Members discussed and/or commented on the following with respect
to the license agreement and the project: clarification of 5-minute response time,
coverage of annexed unincorporated areas, alternatives for the location of the
fire station, extension of time under redevelopment law, questioned if the
property could be sold and the proceeds used to purchase another property for a
fire station.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1294, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A
CONSTRUCTION STAGING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTURY
CROWELL COMMUNITIES, LP AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING ON THE GARDEN SPRINGS
APARTMENT SITE, NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL
ROAD;" and 2) Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute all
documents related to the agreement. A0504C. Motion Vice-Chair Foat,
seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and unanimously carried on a roll
call vote.
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RA4. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0478C WITH WESSMAN
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE
HOTEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY:
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager Development Services provided
background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 7, 2005;
and requested the City Council approve the amendment correcting Item 10 to
180-days.
The Agency Members discussed and/or commented on the following with respect
to the amendment to the agreement and the project: termination of the
agreement for "bad-faith," state of current project, the current use of the site,
requested information on the current application submitted for the project,
Downtown guidelines do not apply to this project, discussion if the Developer has
acted in good faith, current terms of the project under the extended agreement
are identical to the original agreement, adding liquidated damages in the
contract, project compatible with the neighborhood and height.
FRANK TYSEN, Palm Springs, provided background information with regard to
the current agreements for the site and stated the developer is in default of the
existing agreement and requested renegotiation of the agreement,
JOHN WESSMAN, Palm Springs, provided background and history of the
property and the status of proposed project; stated if the City Council does not
want a hotel at that location he would look at building condominiums on the
property and if denied he would not be interested in entering into a development
agreement for the Desert Fashion Plaza if 5-months delay concerns the City
Council.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 1295, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. A0478C WITH WESSMAN
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BOUTIQUE
HOTEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAHUILLA ROAD AND
TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, MERGED AREA NO. V as amended modifying Item
10 of the Agreement to read 180-days; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director or
his designee to execute all related documents. A0478C. Motion Agency
Member Mills, seconded by Agency Member McCulloch and carried on a
roll call vote.
AYES: Agency Member Mills, Agency Member McCulloch, Chair Oden.
NOES: Agency Member Pougnet and Vice-Chair Foat.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:48 P.M.
APPROVED BY A MOTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THIS 18T" DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
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