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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JUNE 4, 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, June 4, 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 Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: Agency Member Hodges
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Agency procedures on May 30, 2003.
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
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING:
A. PLAZA THEATER LEASE — PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES
Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Amended and Restated lease
with Riff Markowitz for use of the Plaza Theater for the Palm Springs Follies,
located at 128 South Palm Canyon Drive. A-----.
Applicant withdrew the item.
Adjourn as the City Council; remain in session as the Community Redevelopment
Agency.
PUBLIC HEARING:
B. 2003-04 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Recommendation: That the Agency adopt the 2003-04 Fiscal Year budget.
Director of Finance & Treasurer and Director of Redevelopment reviewed budget
handouts, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk.
Agency consensus to hold off on Arenas Project until the Convention Center
Project is further along and leave the amount allocated in unscheduled funds.
Downtown Development stated that the downtown lighting loan program to
merchants allows the merchants to get the lights in advance of payment and is
signed by whomever agrees to pay; and that if the payment is not made the
fixture is pulled.
CRA Minutes
6-4-03, Page 2
Chairman declared Hearing open.
Willie Holland, no address given, expressed concern for the Desert Highland
area; that the real issue is people; that things are happening and money is not
being put in a place to help people; that the Community needs help; that the
situation is sensitive; that help is needed with seniors and young people of the
area; that there was a proposed amendment to the general plan for an
elementary and junior high school; that the Plan is being revised to remove the
schools and relocate them on South Palm Canyon; that the addition of the
schools would have been a great thing for the community; that there is need for
more positive impacts to the Community; and that there is an offer of assistance
for 400 Avenida Cerca project, if desired by Agency.
There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed.
Chairman stated that there is a low mod housing allocation for infill for $300,000
and that there are opportunities to improve the Desert Highland area.
Director of Economic & Community Development stated that the infill project is
for approximately 6 lots in Desert Highland area; that the Agency did a RFP for
the project and is working with developers to build new homes in Desert Highland
for subsidy housing; that Agency is setting aside funds to purchase more lots to
build 12 — 15 new homes in the area; that presently there are builders acquiring
older homes and remodeling them for sale; that Mountain Gate and other single
family residences are being built on other side of Indian Avenue; that it is time to
put a push on the building of single family residences in the Desert Highland
area; and that the Agency is trying to assist the Community with the result of
raising the market rate value of the area.
Agency Member Mills questioned the Visitor Center sewer connection
reimbursement plan.
Director of Community & Economic Development stated that the sewer
connection will not be a reimbursement, but some type of credit; that the property
owner is the primary beneficiary; that if the Agency did buy the land for the
parking lot the benefit would actually be for the City; and that the existing sewer
line stops at Yorba, essentially by old Visitor Center,
Resolution 1216 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R1216
be adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Willie Holland, no address given, stated that six houses is too little; that there
was potential for apartments until the area was rezoned to single family
residential; that there is concern on the issue; that there is a great opportunity to
accept the building on 400 Avenida Cerca; that as the building sits, it is valuable;
that it is proposed to convert the building to a senior six-bed facility to help the
neighborhood; and that it seems the City always does a little too late for the
Community.
CRA Minutes
6-4-03, Page 3
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
C. COYOTE RUN APARTMENTS— LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
Recommendation: That the Agency approve a lot line adjustment necessary for
the development of the Coyote Run II Apartments, located on the west side of
Sunrise Way and the north side of San Rafael Road.
Resolution 1217 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges absent,
that R1217 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant Secretary