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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, September 3, 2003, 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 Hodges, Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin,
and Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Agency procedures on August 29, 2003.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 8 of agenda this date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried,
that the Minutes of May 21, June 18, July 2, 16, 23, 30, 2003 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, stated that there is an impact from casino parking in Palm
Springs, that regarding the Convention Center, this is a very large jump from the original
1,200 spaces to 3,000 spaces and questioned the validity of the Environmental
Assessment due to the increase; that there has been no public input regarding the
matter and questioned if any other alternative site had been explored.
Pat Johanssen, Chair of the Coachella Valley Coalition of Native American Sovereignty,
submitted a written presentation with supporting documentation, see copy on file in
Office of the City Clerk, and requested a continuance to allow examination of the
documents submitted.
Pat Sutter, Center Court Club, expressed concern with the extension of the parking lot
north of Amado and added that the parking will be located too close to the residences
and requested that the wall be heightened and that landscape be placed as a barrier
between the wall and the parking area.
CRA Minutes
09-03-03, Page 2
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
A. PRAIRIE SCHOONER PROPERTY— LICENSE AGREEMENT A454C
Recommendation: That the Agency rescind prior approval of Amendment 1 to
A454C; and approve Amendment 1 to A454C with the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians clarifying allowed uses on the Prairie Schooner property located
at the southeast corner of Calle El Segundo and Andreas Road. Amendment
revised to $2.2 Million.
City Attorney reviewed staff report.
Resolution 1226 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, that R1226 be adopted.
B. ROSENOW SPEVACEK AMENDMENT 2 - A443C
Recommendation: That the Agency approve Amendment 2 to A443C with
Rosenow Spevacek Group to extend the term until completion of services, but
not to exceed two years for consulting services for the preparation of
redevelopment plan amendments and related CEQA documents.
Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 1227 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R1227 be
adopted.
C. HERITAGE DISTRICT/UPTOWN LIGHTING SYSTEM
Recommendation: That the Agency approve the plans, specifications and
working details, and authorize advertisement for construction bids for the
Heritage District/Uptown Lighting System, CP02-26.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report.
Resolution 1228 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R1228 be
adopted.
ADJOURNEMENT
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant Secretary