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Home My WebLink About4/7/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (3) MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 17, 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, March 17, 2004, at 5:30 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, Pougnet and Chairman Oden Absent: Agency Member Mills REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on March 12, 2004. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 10 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following persons spoke in opposition to item CRA A: Sheryl Hamlin, Palm Springs Elissa Goforth, Palm Springs Marshall Roath, Palm Springs Therese Hayes, Palm Springs Lorrie Eyerly, Palm Springs Craig Blau, Palm Springs Judy Bernstein, no address given Douglas Smith, Palm Springs Jim Jones, Palm Springs Joanie Fora, Palm Springs Frank Tysen, Palm Springs APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that the Minutes of December 3 & 17, 2003 and February 18, 2004 be approved. 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-----. CRA Minutes Page 2 Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Executive Director requested the item be continued to March 24, 2004 at the behest of Councilmember Mills due to his absence. Agency Member McCulloch requested the record reflect his desire to have this item withdrawn; and questioned whether the property had been appraised. Executive Director stated that the Agency is precluded from appraisal of the property due to the terms of right of first refusal. Agency Member McCulloch questioned why a decision regarding the property had to be made; that it was reported out of Closed Session with a 3-2 vote to exercise the option. Agency Member Pougnet stated that an understanding was given that a financial analysis of the options would be reported. Agency Member Foat stated that this is a bad business decision; that it is not clear who pays the legal and escrow fees and there will be substantial costs; and that if the Agency purchases the property and both interested buyers back out, the Agency will be the owner of another piece of property. Motion to continue the item to March 24, 2004 was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by McCulloch and failed due to a Tie Vote. NOTE: When a Motion ties due to a Member absence the item is continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting, unless another date is specified. This item will be procedurally continued to March 24, 2004. B. MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 2 - AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Agency adopt a proposed Agency Resolution consenting to a joint public hearing for the Merged Redevelopment Project Area 2; and direct the Agency's Assistant Secretary to set the hearing date. Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1236 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by Pougnet and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that R1236 be adopted. C. CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY - HOUSING ENABLED BY LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS (HELP) PROGRAM Recommendation: That the Agency authorize the application to the California Housing Finance Agency for $1 million in HELP funds for development and construction of an affordable housing apartment complex located at the southeast corner of Indian Canyon Drive and San Rafael Road. Executive Director withdrew the item. CRA Minutes Page 3 D. 2003-04 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT—VIP MOTORS Recommendation: That the Agency approve amending the budget to comply with the Disposition and Development Agreement with VIP Motor Cars Ltd and FDH Enterprises, providing tax increment financing assistance for the rehabilitation and expansion of the dealership for $60,000. Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1237 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Pougnet, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that R1237 be adopted. E. GEIGER— EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE - AMENDMENT GEIGER— LICENSE AGREEMENT— GENE AUTRY TRAIL & RAMON DUDEK &ASSOCIATES — REMEDIATION MONITORING Recommendation: That the Agency approve a second amended and restated Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate (A439C) with Geiger LLC extending the term three years; a License Agreement with Geiger LLC for remediation work; and a Contract Service Agreement for remediation monitoring services with Dudek & Associates Inc for $28,870 for 38+/- acres of property located at the corner of Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road. Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Resolution 1238 as recommend was presented; after which it was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent�that R1238 be adopted. Resolution 1239 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and carried by the following vote, that R1239 be adopted. AYES: Members Foat, McCulloch and Chairman Oden NO: Member Pougnet ABSENT: Member Mills Resolution 1240 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Foat, seconded by McCulloch and unanimously carried, Mills absent, that R1240 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary