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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/15/2002 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 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, April 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 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 March 29, 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. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY LIGHTING SYSTEM Recommendation: That the Agency approve and adopt the plans, specifications and working details and authorize advertisement for the construction bids for the Tahquitz Canyon Way lighting system. CP00-36. Director of Public Works/City Engineer reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 1170 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously approved, that R1170 be adopted. B. PROJECT AREAS PLAN AMENDMENTS— ROSENOW SPEVACEK Recommendation: That the Agency approve an agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group Inc., to prepare 10 project area amendments and related CEQA documents to extend the Agency's eminent domain authority for $75,700. A443C. Redevelopment Director reviewed the staff report and added that all amendments would be done on a streamlined basis; that staff has determined that it is unlikely that any residential condemnation would be recommended to the Agency; that for a full amendment to the project areas to occur the costs would escalate $20,000 per project area; and recommended the agreement be approved subject to Agency Counsel final language approval. CRA Minutes 04-03-02, Page 2 B. PROJECT AREA AMENDMENTS (Cont'd) Agency Member Oden questioned the need for 10 project area amendments when the Agency did combine and merge the areas into two distinct project areas. Redevelopment Director stated that the merger was to streamline financial accounting only; and that each project area still remains. Agency Member Oden questioned the possible impact to low/moderate housing. Redevelopment Director stated that the Housing Authority would still act for housing projects for tow/moderate housing; that in this case, the recommendation waives the Redevelopment Agency right to condemn occupied low/moderate residential housing. Resolution 1171 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R1171 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 APRIL 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, April 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 April 19, 2002. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges abstaining, that the Minutes of March 20, 2002 be approved. PUBLIC HEARING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. 10 PROJECT AREA PLAN AMENDMENTS 2001-02 BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve a Budget Amendment to fund an agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group for the preparation of ten Community Redevelopment Project Area Plan Amendments for the purpose of extending power of eminent domain. A443C. Director of Community & Economic Development reviewed the staff report; and added that the Tahquitz Andreas Project Area would be separated for additional study to allow for residential condemnation and that the increase would be $20,000. Councilmember Hodges requested clarification on the need to separate the Tahquitz Andreas Project Area. CRA Minutes 04-24-02, Page 2 LEGISLATIVE ITEM (Cont'd) Director of Community & Economic Development stated that the request came from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; that it entails the amendment moving forward on a different track than the other project areas and that the costs are significant for the study; that the entire process for a full amendment takes between 12 and 18 months; that additionally a project area committee is created to review the Plan; that the other project areas would be amended through a streamlined process and that the full amendment does allow the option for the Agency to assist in the acquisition of any properties that may be needed for the Casino project. Resolution 1172 amending the budget for a total of $98,700 as revised was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried that R1172 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary