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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OCTOBER 16, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Vice Chair Reller-Spurgin, in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, 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 and Vice Chair
Reller-Spurgin
Absent: Chairman Kleindienst
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Agency procedures on October 11, 2002.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent
that the Minutes of July 3 (Reller-Spurgin abstain), 17, 24, August 21 (Hodges abstain),
September 4, September 18 (Oden abstain), 2002 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
A. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PASS-THRU AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Recommendation: That the Agency approve an amendment#1 to A208C with
the County of Riverside for clarification in the methodology for future calculations
of annual tax revenue allocation payments and subsequent reimbursements for
deferred property tax revenue for Project Area 9, Merged Project Area No. 1.
Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report and
added that approval will facilitate more redevelopment.
Resolution 1194 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Hodges, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that
R1194 be adopted.
CRA Minutes
10-16-02, Page 2
B. PRAIRIE SCHOONER PARCEL
Recommendation: That the Agency approve a License Agreement for the use of
a portion of the Prairie Schooner Parcel for construction supervision compound
and overflow parking for a period of fifteen months, commencing November 1,
2002, in exchange for improvements to the site to bring the property back to a
flat, graded site ready for development. A454C. (revised)
Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report and
added that it is requested that a condition be added to the term portion of the
agreement that the term can be extended with agreement by both parties.
Agency Counsel stated that a draft agreement has been distributed to the
Agency and that the final language could be approved subject to Agency
Counsel's approval.
Agency Member Mills questioned if the agreement included the condition of the
site once the project is finished and whether the gravel excess would then belong
to the Agency.
Agency Counsel stated that a provision would be added to the agreement that it
be the Agency's option to remove the gravel on the site.
Resolution 1195 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that
R1195 be adopted.
C. EDUCATION REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND (ERAF)
Recommendation: That the Agency approve a Budget resolution shifting
revenue to K-12 and Community Colleges from both Merged Project Areas 1 & 2,
in the 2002-03 fiscal year budget as part of the State Budget balancing effort in
the amount of$130,751.
Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report, no
further report was given.
Agency Member Hodges stated it is important to note that this is only the first
action of things to come due to the State of California budget shortfall.
Resolution 1196 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that
R1196 be adopted.
CRA Minutes
10-16-02, Page 3
D. PURCHASE OF 6.25 ACRES FROM CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Recommendation: That the Agency approve the purchase of three parcels,
totaling 6.25 acres from the City of Palm Springs for $250,000; and amend the
budget thereto. APN 669-500-013, 669-500-015, 669-500-017. A4534.
Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report and
added that the City did take action regarding this property in July, 2002, and this
is the final action by the Agency to complete the purchase.
Vice Chair questioned how many units would be added to the low/moderate
income housing stock.
Director of Community and Economic Development stated 68.
Resolution 1197 and 1198 as recommended were presented; after which, it was
moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Kleindienst
absent, that R1197 and 1198 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chair declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant Secretary