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Home My WebLink About6/5/2002 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAY 1, 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, May 1, 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, 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 April 26, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 8 of agenda this date. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. PS APARTMENTS OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the Agency cancel an Owner Participation Agreement previously approved by the Agency on December 19, 2001 by Resolution 1157. A435C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 1173 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills, and unanimously carried, Oden absent, that R1173 be adopted. B. DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE — LAND ACQUISITION Recommendation: That the Agency approve acquisition agreements and Declarations for Covenants, Codes and Restrictions with Thomas & Eileen Adamo (APN 513-154-026); Zachary Franks, Marly Stone & Jeff S. White (APN 513-154-008); and C.H.I.C., LLC & Mathew Tahlala (APN 513-154-034) for the purpose of constructing a downtown parking structure on South Indian Canyon Drive. A-----, -----, ------ Executive Director withdrew the item. 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 MAY 15, 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, May 15, 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 May 10, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 11 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Tom Davis, Tribal Planning Director requested support of the Tahquitz Canyon lighting program as recommended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges abstaining on Minutes of April 3, that the Minutes of April 3 and 24, 2002 be approved. PUBLIC HEARING: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Recommendation: That the Agency review and discuss Fiscal Year 2002-03 budget. Director of Finance and Treasurer stated that the materials submitted are for Agency review and comment at the upcoming May 22, 2002 workshop; and added that preliminary estimates are that there will be additional charges for the ERAF contribution, which may result in a net revenue impact of$120,000. B. ROSENOW SPEVACEK— PROJECT AREA AMENDMENTS Recommendation: That the Agency approve a revised Agreement #443C with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. to prepare ten Project Area Amendments, one with the creation of a project area committee and the related CEQA documents to extend the Agency's eminent domain authority for$95,700. A443C. Redevelopment Director reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 1174 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R1174 be adopted. C. TAHQUITZ CANYON LIGHTING SYSTEM Recommendation: That the Agency consider two options for the Tahquitz Canyon Lighting System Project; award contract to Cora Constructors, for Bid Schedule A (installation of electrical system from Indian Canyon Drive to Calle El Segundo), for $101,249; or, award contract to Cora Constructors, for Bid Schedule A and B (installation of electrical system from Indian Canyon Drive to Avenida Caballeros), for $188,512 with a budget amendment for $90,000. A444C. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report and added that staff did recommend Option 1. Downtown Development Director stated that property owners have been informed of the project; that many blocks are committed to the program; that there are some large hotels that are not; that as an example the Wyndam is in opposition; that the statement was that TOT should pay for the program; that concern of the Indian logo being on some of the standards has also come up; that some of the larger hotels feel that it is advertising for the Spa Hotel; that comments have been that the competition should not be given an advantage; that the program discussions have been ongoing for over one year. Agency Member Oden questioned with the length of implementation of the program, why is it that some of the larger hotels are now objecting. Downtown Development Director stated that more lately the discussion has centered around the logo; that once the Tribal Council committed to the logo and reaffirmed its commitment it was known that the logo was an absolute; that this type of program is successful; that in reviewing past efforts in the downtown area indicates the success; and that as the program becomes visible, there is certainty that the others will join in and participate. Agency Member Hodges stated that it was thought that all agreed to the program; that the Agency is trying to create a safe atmosphere for the people to walk to the downtown area; that there is nothing wrong with the logo being on the standards on Section 14 land; that those business that are located on Indian Land should be proud and that it is disappointing to hear of the resistance; and that TOT should not be used to purchase the fixtures for the hoteliers. Chairman stated that in the downtown many did not originally participate, but as the effect was seen, many more did come forward and that this could be the same case. Agency Member Reller-Spurgin questioned if the trenches that are being opened in the street for SCE could likewise be used for this wiring to save some funding costs. City Engineer stated that the lighting wiring must be located behind the curb line; that the trench will be in the street and inaccessible for this use. Agency Member Mills questioned if bollards would be placed in the location of future fixtures. Agency Member Oden stated that the aesthetics of bollards down a street would not be pleasing. Chairman stated that the base and pole would be capped at three feet; that it is a cover for the anchor bolts with a foundation in place and that example of the same situation is on Palm Canyon Drive. Resolution 1175 recommending Option 1 was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, that R1175 be adopted. D. LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve a Subordination Agreement with Local Initiatives Support Corporation relative to the financing of a construction loan to the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for the development of nine (9) single family affordable houses in Project Area #1 (formerly 9B) in the Cottonwood/Chuckwalla neighborhood. A445C. Redevelopment Director reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Chairman stated that while support will be given to the financing, it remains that personally he is opposed to the project. Resolution 1176 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R1176 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary