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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
• COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAY 7, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Vice Chairman Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, May 7, 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: Agency Member Hodges and Mayor Kleindienst
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Agency procedures on May 2, 2001 -
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date.
APPROVAL-OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously approved,
Roller-Spurgin abstaining on April 16, 2003 and Hodges and Kleindienst absent,
• that the Minutes of February 5, 26 and April 2, 16, 2003 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Pat Johansson, Rancho Mirage — Coachella Valley Coalition for Sovereign Nationality,
stated that a brochure had been prepared on the probable impacts of Indian gaming
including the City's infrastructure; that the Coalition is not opposed to sovereignty but
sees the tremendous impacts of Indian gaming; that the Community does need casinos,
but it is important that the Council does all it can to prevent any additional costs such as
Police and Fire; that cost increases be passed back to the casinos, and a report
presented to Council.
Regina Rodriquez, Palm Springs area — Riviera Hotel employee, stated her children
attend public school; that with casinos becoming the future of the Coachella Valley, the
impact to the City rests with Council; that with the State and City budget deficits, the
question is whether the casinos will help with that effort; that a vehicle for long term
funding from the casinos needs to be set in place; that presently casinos are exempt
from most taxes; that enforceable agreements need to be approved and that it is up to
local representatives to ensure a Future of opportunity for all Palm Springs children.
Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, stated that the Coalition is comprised of a diverse group;
that casinos do have impacts on the economy; that the impacts need to be known and
discussed; that the City does have a good relationship with the Tribe, but does not come
to the table as an equal partner; that with the casino we do need to have enough Police
and Fire Department coverage; and that it is up to the City to let the Governor know that
when renegotiation of the compacts occur, binding agreements need to be set in place.
CRA Minutes
5-7-03, Page 2
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Cont'd) •
Arlene Smith, Palm Springs, stated that the City should require mandatory numbers for
addresses on businesses and resident's locations; that additional street signs need to be
installed; that the City's sprinkler system needs to be overhauled; that a citywide
recycling system to meet state requirements needs to be set up; that the provision of
basic needs for the homeless should be addressed; that an Uptown police station In the
Desert Highland area should be in place; that the presence will assist the area; that new
business incentives for clean businesses should be offered by the City; and that the City
should give awards for most improved public property in the City and finally that public
restrooms in downtown are needed.
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
A. PALOS VERDES VILLAS
Recommendation: That the Agency approve the transfer of ownership of the
Palos Verdes Villas from Palos Verdes Villas, Inc., to the Donia-Family Trust,
Steven Donia and Corinna Everson, Three Bears Partners, LLP, and Jeanne S.
Nigh Trust, all as tenants in common for property located at Camino Monte and
Stevens Road. A299C.
Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed staff report.
Resolution 1213 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by •
Mills seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges and
Kleindienst absent, that R1213 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant Secretary