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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/24/2002 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 20, 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, March 20, 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 15, 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 Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of February 6 and 20, 2002 be approved. PUBLIC HEARING: A. OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT— MILLENNIUM HOUSING 2001-02 BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Owner Participation Agreement with Millennium Housing Inc., for the rehabilitation of Sahara Mobile Home Park, for affordable housing, located at 1955 South Camino Real; and amend the budget in the amount of$250,000 thereto. A442C. Redevelopment Director reviewed the staff report and added that in order for the Agency to enter into the regulatory agreement to restrict affordability, certain findings that are in the proposed Resolution must be made. Chairman declared the hearing open; there being no appearances, the hearing was closed. Agency Counsel stated that some changes for the agreement had been received from the developer's attorneys; that there is also an issue of the right-of-way at the back of the property; that it is to be clear that the property will be subject to rent control and based on additional language needed, it is recommended that the agreement be approved subject to development of final language by the attorneys. CRA Minutes 03-20-02 Page 2 Agency Member Oden stated that the owner is a non-profit; and questioned if the Agency staff had a history on organizations like these and the effect on rent control. Agency Counsel stated that the developer has indicated it will conduct the organization through rent control; that normally with improvements, a landlord gets its capital investment back through rent control adjustments; that in this instance, the Agency has an agreement that the developer will not do that; and that further, the agreement will include provisions that should the City abandon its rent control, the agreement will remain in place on Sahara, and that the developer has been cooperative and sensitive to the issues. Agency Member Oden stated that the City does need to protect the tenants and questioned how payment for improvements will be made. Agency Counsel stated that the money from the issue will go to a trustee; that the reimbursements for improvements will be made by the trustee upon certification of the improvements by the City; and that the schedule of performance and timeline is included in the OPA. Agency Member Oden questioned if the tenants had approved the schedule. Agency Counsel stated the meeting between the Agency and the tenants had not been conducted, but that the Schedule is a public document and that it is understood that the tenants support the developer. Agency Member Mills stated that time has been spent to be sure that the improvements are logical, and that there are safeguards for the residents to be sure the improvements are made before release of funds. Chairman stated that the Agency is trying to assist its Community; that the situation is that Sahara needs repair; that this is an opportunity to legally use funds to facilitate those concerns; that the recommendation is a vehicle to assist in the improvement of the quality of life for the park residents; that the repairs are estimated at $850,000; that the Agency is contributing $400,000 to the fund; that the schedule has been established and includes items such as sewers, electric, landscaping, walls and renovating the clubhouse; that it may take 10 years to fully implement all improvements, but that the proposed agreement will improve the park and preserve affordable housing for the Community, Resolutions 1167 and 1168 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R1167 and 1168 be adopted. CRA Minutes 03-20-02, Page 3 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: B. PLAZA THEATER 2001-02 BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve a 2001-02 fiscal year budget amendment for legal costs related to the alley dispute behind the Plaza Theater for$11,500. Executive Director reviewed the staff report and added that with growth a price comes; that there have been some legal activities; that the recommendation reflects the cost and that the result is what the Members of the Agency desired. Resolution 1169 amending the: budget was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, that R1169 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary