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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/2002 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 3, 2002 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, July 3, 2002, at 5:00 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 Chairman Kleindienst Absent: Agency Member Reller-Spurgin REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on June 28, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 8 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARING: A. SUNRISE HACIENDA PARTNERS & COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION — DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve a Disposition and Development Agreement with Sunrise Hacienda Partners and Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to facilitate the application for low income housing tax credits and the development and construction of the Sunrise Hacienda Apartments, located on the west side of Sunrise Way north of San Rafael Road. A448C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report. Agency Counsel stated that there are refinements being made to the agreement including the promissory note; that the with approval the developer will have opportunity to move ahead with the with financing and that approval would be based on non-substitutive changes to the agreement by the City Attorney. Chairman declared the Hearing open. Shelly Snider, CVHC, stated availability for questions and requested approval of the project. There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed. Agency Member Oden stated that the project does abut the award winning Coyote Run low/moderate income project; that the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition does a good job in the County and that this is a good opportunity to expand. Agency Member Mills questioned if approval of the DDA would be tied to the project plans. Agency Counsel stated that the project does go through the Planning processes; that the DDA does in fact have the site plan attached; that if there are major changes made during the Planning process, those will be brought back to the Agency for approval. Resolution 1179 as revised, to include final documents to be subject to Agency Counsel nonsubsitutive changes was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that R1179 be adopted. B. GARDEN SPRINGS APARTMENTS — DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve Amendment 1 to Disposition and Development Agreement#421 C with Garden Springs Apartments, to facilitate the application for low income housing tax credits and the development and construction of the Garden Springs Apartments, located on the southeast corner of Indian Canyon Drive and San Rafael Road. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report and added that the amendment to the DDA is in conjunction with the settlement of a 2001 lawsuit between the developer and the Agency; that the there is requirement for the City to give assistance to the developer to acquire certain parcels; that the developer has been unsuccessful in obtaining tax credit assistance thus far; that approval of the amendment would allow the developer to resubmit two additional applications for tax credit assistance. Agency Counsel stated that the DDA does contain provisions for financing; that the schedule of construction has not been met; that there is concurrence on both sides that accomplishments have not been met, but the terms of the original DDA have been met; that the amendment is offered, but not required; that the project is recommended; that the settlement agreement has been fulfilled; that there is legal discretion in approval of the amendment. Chairman declared the Hearing open. The following persons spoke in opposition of the item. Kevin Lane, Palm Springs Jim Isermann, Palm Springs There being no further appearances, the Hearing was closed. Agency Member Oden questioned if the area was over-concentrated in low income housing; zoning and use of the property area. Director of Planning & Zoning stated that there has been debate over the matter; but in fact affordable housing is spread throughout the City; that the zoning is for high density residential; such as condo or housing care facilities; that use in zones can be considered by Conditional Use Permits upon application to determine the suitability. Agency Member Hodges stated opposition was given to the settlement agreement; that the lawsuit was not right; and that this item should not be given support. Agency Member Mills stated that the Planning Commission did receive numerous comments, that discussion of alternative use of site ensued; that this project is well done; that it does meet the needs of the neighborhood; that all requirements were not met, so a PD was created; that research on the operator was done; that all comments were favorable; that it is unfortunate the way this project has gone, but now the project is agreeable; that it is not clear what else could be done on the site that would be better. Chairman stated that the project is of high quality and questioned why the application process is cited in the amendment. Agency Counsel stated that the application in the July 2002 cycle is currently under way; that the amendment does allow the application of tax credits; that there are three tries allowed and rather than come back in 2003 the number was cited in the amendment. Agency Member Oden stated that initially support was given to the project; that the City does have housing issues; that it is a fact that the project has gone through work and revisions with the Planning Commission to offer the best possible project; that there may not be the same cooperation with another developer. Agency Member Hodges stated the neighbors do not think this is a good project; that condominiums could be offered on this property; that low income housing does not have to be a requirement in this location and that it would be better to put some other project in place at this site. Resolution 1180 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Kleindienst and carried by the following vote, that R1180 be adopted. AYES: Members Mills, Oden and Chairman Kleindienst NO: Member Hodges ABSENT: Member Reller-Spurgin. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Joy Meredith, requested support of the Redact contract as recommended. Kevin Lane, Palm Springs, stated that the vote was disappointing; that there are violations of the DDA; and that the quality of life of the neighbors will be violated. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges and unanimously carried, Reller- Spurgin absent, that the Minutes of June 5, 2002 be approved. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: C. REDAC2—VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Agreement with Jerry Ogburn dba REDAC2 for the continuation of the Village of Palm Springs Development Center for fiscal Year 2002-03 for$150,000. A449C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 1181 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that R1181 be adopted. D. 2001-02 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS Recommendation: That the Agency authorize the continuation of appropriations from the fiscal year 2001-02 budget for projects not completed. Director of Finance & Treasurer reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 1182 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Reller-Spurgin absent, that R1182 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 17, 2002 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, July 17, 2002, at 5:00 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 June 28, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 10 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE Recommendation: That the Agency reconvey a Deed of Trust, terminate a Regulatory Agreement, Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, and Subordination, Attornment and Nondisturbance Agreements on a parcel of City property acquired as part of the downtown parking structure project, including the adjacent Chop House property. APM 513-154-008-3. A294C Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report, stating this action is basically a clean up of the property titles regarding the Downtown Parking Structure. Res 1183 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and carried unanimously that R1183 be adopted. B. BURNETT COMPANIES OPTION AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Option Agreement with Burnett Companies on a 19.17 acre parcel, a 22.21 acre parcel and lot line adjustment to facilitate the development of a major single-family home development for property located at the corner of Sunrise Way and San Rafael Road. A450C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report; further stating that this is an option agreement, which is a compromise that will be acceptable to the lenders; the property has been appraised two times; this is the agreed upon price; that the Disposition and Development Agreement should CRA Minutes 07-17-02, Page 2 be coming to Council in September 2002; and therefore staff recommends the approval of the option agreement. Res 1184 and 1185 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and carried unanimously that R1184 and R1185 be adopted. C. INDIAN CANYON/PALM CANYON TWO WAY CONVERSION Recommendation: That the Agency approve a Reimbursement Agreement for the Agency's construction cost share for Indian Canyon Drive and Palm Canyon Drive two-way conversion for$260,000. CP02-01. A451 C. City Manager stated this is a reimbursement for the agency, but more monumental than that; the City Manager was charged with organizing and dealing with community and neighborhood organization issues; and as an offshoot of this, neighbors in the North Indian Canyon area had some significant issues, and requested making Indian Canyon Avenue a two-way street down to Alejo. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report; stating that this is actually an Agency participation in a City project, that part of the money is coming from the City, and some additional costs will be covered by the Agency. Director of Public Works/City Engineer stated that the project involves a change in designation of Indian Canyon, from Granvia Valmonte to Alejo, to a two-way street; that it will provide additional landscaping improvements to the street; and that the project was requested by the neighbors in that area. Councilmember Mills questioned if the plans and specifications are part of CRA C or Item #18, or both; and asked if plans are available for review. Director of Community & Economic Development stated that the plans are part of both actions, as the City Council must approve projects over $100,000; that the plans are available in the Office of the City Clerk for review, as per a previous decision of the Council; and the plans were approved by the Planning Department, including the landscape plan. Res 1186 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Mills, and carried unanimously that R1186 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. BARBARAJ. WHITE Assistant City Clerk PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 24 2002 An Adjourned 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, July 24, 2002, at 5:00 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 July 19, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. PROJECT AREA PLAN AMENDMENTS Recommendation: That the Agency set a joint public hearing with the City Council to consider approval of the First Amendment to the Merged Redevelopment Plans for Merged Redevelopment Project Areas 1 and 2. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed staff report; no further report given. Res 1187 and 1188 as revised were presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Mills, and carried unanimously, Mills abstaining on Area 9D, that R1187 and R1188 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. BARBARA J. WHITE Assistant City Clerk PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 21, 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, August 21, 2002, at 5:00 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 and Vice Chair Reller- Spurgin Absent: Agency Members Hodges and Chairman Kleindienst REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on August 16, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PLAN AMENDMENTS Recommendation: That the Agency revise the date and time for a joint public hearing to consider the First Amendment to Merged Redevelopment Plan for Project Areas 1 and 2. Director of Community and Economic Development stated the recommendation was revised to reflect rescinding the Hearing date; that the intent will be to bring the matter back to the Agency to set the Hearing some time in September; that there are a number of concerns that have surfaced that will affect the amendment plans that were not previously included and not yet totally resolved; and that the estimate is an approximate two week delay before the matter comes back to the Agency for consideration. Resolutions 1189 and 1190 as revised to rescind Hearing date of September 4, 2002 were presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R1189 and 1190 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Chair declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 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 4, 2002, at 5:00 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 30, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. SCHLPS, LLC — STAR CANYON RESORT Recommendation: That the Agency rescind A450C and approve a Disposition and Development Agreement with SCHLPS, LLC to provide a land write-down to facilitate the development of the Star Canyon Resort located on South Palm Canyon Drive between Sunny Dunes Road and Mesquite Avenue. A-----. Director of Community and Economic Development requested the item be continued to September 18, 2002. Chairman declared the Hearing open; there were no appearances. Motion to continue to Hearing to September 18, 2002 was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills, and unanimously carried, that the Hearing be continued. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, questioned the reasoning for consideration of Item B; and added that the improvements are a part of the Developer's responsibilities and that Agency funding should not be given to the project. CRA Minutes 9-4-02,Page 2 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: B. RAMON ROAD AND SUNRISE WAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS Recommendation: That the Agency approve and adopt the plans, specification and working details and authorize advertising of construction bids for the Ramon Road and Sunrise Way Street Improvement Program. CP02-04. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report and added that the recommendation is merely for the approval of the plans and specifications, but not the award of bid. Resolution 1191 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and carried by the following vote that R1191 be adopted. AYES: Members Oden, Mills, Reller-Spurgin and Chairman Kleindienst NO: Member Hodges ABSENT: None. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 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 18, 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, Reller-Spurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: Agency Member Oden REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Agency procedures on September 13, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARING: A. SCHLPS, LLC— STAR CANYON RESORT Recommendation: On September 4, 2002, Agency considered this item to rescind A450C and approve a Disposition and Development Agreement with SCHLPS, LLC to provide a land write-down to facilitate the development of the Star Canyon Resort located on South Palm Canyon Drive between Sunny Dunes Road and Mesquite Avenue. A-----. Director of Community and Economic Development requested the item be continued to October 16, 2002. Mayor declared the Hearing open. Motion to continue the Hearing to October 16, 2002 was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried that the Hearing be continued. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: B. COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION Recommendation: That the Agency approve the full reconveyance of an Agency Deed of Trust on parcels 669-396-005, 669-394-004, and 669-394-005 related to the acquisition of 3 parcels from the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition and termination of certain related agreements. Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report, no further report was given.