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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/1/2004 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 7, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Chairman Oden Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on April 2, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 10 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Foat, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, with Mills abstaining, that the Minutes of March 17, 2004 be approved. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. PROPERTY PURCHASE - FRANCES WINTER - 141 S CAHUILLA ROAD Recommendation: That the Agency approve an escrow with Frances Winter for the purchase of property at 141 S Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs for the amount of $425,000; approving a loan from the City for same; and approving a Financing and Promissory Note between the City and the Agency. A-----. Executive Director withdrew the item. CRA Minutes 4-7-04, Page 2 B. SOUTH PALM CANYON AT SUNNY DUNES MEDIAN Recommendation: That the Agency approve a contract with Sol Construction for the South Palm Canyon Drive at Sunny Dunes Road Median Construction for $36,583; and approve Change Order 1 to same contract for an increase of $12,186 as directed by the Agency for upgraded landscaping. Total contract $48,769. CP03-18. A0475C. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report. Resolutions 1241 and 1242 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that R1241 and R1242 be adopted. C. ACQUISITION OF PARCELS— DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Agreement to Negotiate with Siham Shtayyeh for the exchange of two C-1 zoned lots for an equivalent-sized R-1 lot on El Dorado and notify the County of Riverside of intention to purchase two tax lien properties in the neighborhood through a direct sale. A0476C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolutions 1243 and 1244 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that R1243 and R1244 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY May 19, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Chairman Oden Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on May 14, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 8 of agenda this date. CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: A. MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2 PLAN AMENDMENT ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION Agency/Council Member Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to ownership of property and exited the Chamber. On May 5, 2004, the Agency/Council continued consideration of reinstatement of eminent domain authority for nonresidential properties in the Tahquitz-Andreas Constituent Project Area. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report and added there were two written objections of the item; that the consultants and attorneys would be addressing the concerns and that after the Hearing is closed the item should be continued to allow response to the objections. Chairman declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Agency/Council Member Foat questioned if there were any plans to "take" any operating businesses by eminent domain. Director of Community & Economic Development stated there were no plans. Motion to continue the item to June 2, 2004 was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that the Motion be adopted. Agency/Council Member Mills reentered the Chamber. CRA Minutes Page 2 Adjourn as the City Council; continue as the Community Redevelopment Agency. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: B. REPAYMENT AND RELENDING OF MERGED AREA 1 & 2 LOANS 2003-04 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve loan repayments and reloaning of funds from the General Fund for Merged Area 1 in the amount of $700,000 and Merged Area 2 for $300,000. Agency Members Foat and Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to property ownership and exited the Chamber. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report. Resolutions 1248 and 1249 (2) amending the budget were presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Foat and Mills absent, that R1248 & R1249 be adopted. Agency Members Foat and Mills reentered the Chamber. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 2, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Chairman Oden Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on May 28, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT PUBLIC HEARING A. Not Used. B. HACIENDA SUNSET AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES Recommendation: That the Agency/Council approve the First Amendment to Restated and Amended Disposition and Development Agreement with Hacienda Sunset Affordable Housing Associates and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition amending the terms and providing additional Agency assistance for $350,000 for a 66 unit low-income apartment complex, south of the Coyote Run Apartments located on Sunrise Way and San Rafael Road. A0448C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Chairman/Mayor declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 1250 (Agency) and Resolution 20945 (City) as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, that R1250 and R20945 be adopted. Adjourn as the City Council; continue as the Community Redevelopment Agency. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC COMMENTS: Suzanne Ducleett, Palm Springs, stated that contracts that are being let by the City need more through investigation and that the number of cell towers appearing throughout the City are increasing and the policy for allowing them needs review. CRA Minutes Page 2 Joy Meredith, representing Main Street requested approval of the contract with Redac2. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 21, 2004 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: C. DESERT HIGHLAND INFILL PROGRAM Recommendation: That the Agency approve a Chapter 8 Offer to Purchase with the County of Riverside for the acquisition of two vacant parcels located at 400 Avenida Cerca and 233 W. Tramview Road at the sales price of $83,437.15 and $66,165.13 respectively; and authorize the Executive Director to execute documents necessary. APN 669-393-023 and 669-401-010-5. A0480C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1251 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by, Pougnet, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R1251 be adopted. D. DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY AREA LAND SALE Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Agreement for Purchase and Sale with the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for 5 parcels for the purpose of the Desert Highland Infill Program for fair market value based on an appraisal conducted by MacKenzie, Wagner & Associates. APN 669-383-021, 669-385- 002, 669-386-004, 669-395-017, 669-383-018. A0477C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1252 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that R1252 be adopted. E. OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT—WESSMAN DEVELOPMENT 141 S. CAHUILLA ROAD Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Owner Participation Agreement with Wessman Development Company for the purpose of facilitating the development of a boutique hotel and approve a letter withdrawing Agency offer to purchase property located at 141 South Cahuilla Road. A0478C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1253 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R1253 be adopted. F. REDAC2—VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Jerry Ogburn dba Redac2 for fiscal year 2004-05 for the continuation of the Village of Palm Springs Development Center for $150,000. A0479C. CRA Minutes Page 3 Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1254 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R1254 be adopted. G. 2004-05 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Agency Members Foat and Mills declared Conflict of Interest due to property ownership and exited the Chamber. Recommendation: That the Agency consider the 2004-05 Fiscal Year Budget and hold Hearing thereon. Materials to be provided. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report and requested that the final action be continued to June 9, 2004. Chairman declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Motion to continue the item to June 9, 2004 was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Foat and Mills absent, that the Motion be adopted. Members Foat and Mills reentered the Chamber. H. COACHELLA VALLEY HOME PURCHASE FINANCE AUTHORITY Recommendation: That the Agency participate in the Coachella Valley Home Purchase Finance Authority Joint Powers Authority. Materials to be provided. Executive Director withdrew the item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 9, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Oden, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Chairman Oden Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on June 4, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 4 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jim Jones, Palm Springs, stated that the personnel cut at City Hall is someone laid off from a job; that the lay off is incompetent management; that some of the employees are of a privileged class which includes a 50% increase in pensions; that the person being discarded is due to the Council catering to greed and privileged; and that it is morally wrong to give some employees a substantial increase in retirement benefits while cutting other employees and going to the voters requesting a tax increase. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET ADOPTION Recommendation: That the Agency adopt Fiscal Year 2004-05 Budget. Materials to be provided. Executive Director reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1255 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R1255 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 16, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Chairman Oden Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on June 11, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. PURCHASE & SALE —8 ACRES — EAST PALM CANYON —VIP MOTORS Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Agreement with H & H Investments, LLC for the purchase of 4.96 acre parcel at the northwest corner of Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon way in the amount of $2,575,000 to facilitate a land swap for a parcel on East Palm Canyon Drive of 8 acres. A----. Materials to be provided. Executive Director withdrew the item. B. OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT— HERITAGE APARTMENTS Recommendation: That the Agency approve Amendment 1 to Owner Participation Agreement A0402C with Rose Mihata for the rehabilitation of a 136 unit mature adult apartment complex, the Heritage Apartments located at 300 South Calle El Segundo, Merged Area 2. Materials to be provided. A0402C Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1256 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R1256 be adopted. CRA Minutes 6-16-04, Page 2 C. PRAIRIE SCHOONER PARCEL—AMENDMENT 1 Recommendation: That the Agency approve Amendment 1 to A0471C with Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to extend the term an additional 4 months to October 31, 2004. Materials to be provided. A0471C Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1257 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that R1257 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 7, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Chairman Oden Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on July 2, 2004, REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 8 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the Minutes of May 5, 2004 was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried that the Minutes be approved. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. PURCHASE & SALE — 8 ACRES — EAST PALM CANYON —VIP MOTORS Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Agreement with H & H Investments, LLC for the purchase of 4.96 acre parcel at the northwest corner of Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way in the amount of $2,575,000 to facilitate a land swap for a parcel on East Palm Canyon Drive of 8 acres. A481 C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1258 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, that R1258 be adopted. CRA Minutes 07-07-04, Page 2 B. 2003-04 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS Recommendation: That the Agency authorize the continuation of appropriations from fiscal year 2003-04 budget for projects not completed. Director of Finance & Treasurer stated that the recommendation was a housekeeping action. Resolution 1259 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R1259 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 28, 2004 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Vice Chairman Mills, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills and Pougnet Absent: Chairman Oden REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on July 16, 2004. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None PUBLIC HEARING: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT— PRAIRIE SCHOONER Recommendation: That the Agency approve Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims with Citizens For Local Government Accountability (Riverside Superior Case RIC 402532) regarding the Prairie Schooner property. A485C. Agency Counsel reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1260 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by McCulloch, seconded by Foat and unanimously carried, Oden absent, that R1260 be adopted. B. DESERT HOTEL—285 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Agreement with Russell Associates, LLC for the purchase of a 5,600 square foot property located at 285 North Indian Canyon Drive, Desert Hotel, for$160,000. A486C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1261 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Oden absent, that R1261 be adopted. Resolution 1262 budget amendment as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, that R1262 be adopted. CRA Minutes Page 2 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary