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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FEBRUARY 4, 1998
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, February 4, 1998, 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin,
and Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on January 30, 1998,
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney reported on matters discussed in Closed
Session, see Page 4 of agenda of this date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
AGENCY COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA1137 - PLAZA MERCADO
Recommendation: That the Agency approve first amendment to contract services
agreement with Sanborn A/E, for an increase of $2,200, to prepare design and (124-
construction documents and cost estimates for upgrading lighting system for bike trail 093)
and public parking lot adjacent to Plaza Mercado, for a total contract amount of
$15,800, A377C.
Executive Director highlighted the report, noting that the items are required in order to
complete the terms of the DDA with Wessman; and that funds are available.
Agency Member Hodges slated that Mr. Wessman is a client of her employer, and
would therefore abstain.
Resolution 1036 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-
Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that R1036 be adopted.
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
JUDITIiI SUMCCH
Assistant Secretary
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MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
FEBRUARY 18, 1998
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
Taliquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, February 18, 1998, 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 Barnes, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: Agency Member Hodges
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on February 13, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(All Entities) - See items on Page 4 of agenda this date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Barnes, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried,
[lodges absent, that the minutes of December 3, 1997, be approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS : None
AGENCY COMMENTS: None
' LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA413 I - GRANT OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY - RAMON ROAD/GENE AUTRY
TRAIL
Recommendation: That the Agency authorize grant of right-of-way to the City of
Palm Springs for public road proposes along the north line of Ramon Road, east of
Gene Autry Trail; and along the east line of Gene Autry Trail, north of Ramon (124-
Road, in Section 17. 063)
City Engineer reviewed his memorandum, explaining the need for the dedication.
Resolution 1037 was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin,
seconded by Barnes, and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R1037 be
adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
D1TH SU�MH
Assistant Secretary
•MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APRIL 15, 1998
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 15, 1998, 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 Barnes, I-Iodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin
and Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
The Meeting was opened with a Salute to the Flag, and invocation by Father Ceja, Our Lady of
Solitude.
REPORT POSTING OF AGENDA: Acting Assistant Secretary reported that the agenda was
posted in accordance with Council procedures on April 10, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items page 6 of agenda this date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
a) Dr. Irving Hirshleifer, Palm Springs Stroke Activity Center, stated that the purpose of the
Center is to help stroke patients regain life activities and work rehabilitation; that it is
important to put living back into their lives, besides adding additional years to the overall
life span; that the new 17,000 sq. ft. building is a wonderful site that has added prestige to
Palm Springs and a model for other facilities here and abroad:; and thanked the Agency for
its support in the past and the future.
Peggy Bell, stated that being involved in the Center shows you firsthand the benefits that
are gained by its patronage; that the Center is involved with tllie Kiwanis, PIE, San Jacinto
Continuation School, and others; that not only is this a learning center, but a designated site
to be used in a disaster; that work has been coordinated with different agencies, including
the Fire Department to create a community force to be available when needed; and added
that the funding given by the Agency does in fact help maintain therapy and the facility as a
disaster recovery area.
Gladys McMillan, requested item CRA b be withdrawn and added that she has obtained an
attorney.
AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA1B8 - GRANT OF EASEMENT:
Recommendation: That the Agency approve granting easement to So. California Edison
Co., to underground electrical supply and communication systems to serve the Plaza
Mercado, at 151 S. Palm Canyon Drive.
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Downtown Development Director reviewed the staff report, no further report was given.
Resolution 1038 was presented, after which; it was moved by Barnes, seconded by Oden,
and unanimously carried, Hodges abstaining due to Client of Employer, that R1038 be
adopted.
CRA Minutes
4-15-98, Page 2
2. PA1B3 - GLADYS MCMILLAN:
Consideration of lease with Gladys McMillan dba Dave's Jewelry & Loan, of Agency-
owned property at 265 N. Indian Avenue, A357C.
' Executive Director stated that meetings have been held with Ms. McMillan regarding a
lease agreement, that concurrence has not yet been achieved; and requested the matter be
continued for two weeks.
Motion to continue the item to May 6. 1998 was presented, after which; it was moved by
Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, Hodges abstaining, that the
matter be continued.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
JUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
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By: PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Acting Assistant Secretary
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MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
MAY 6, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs was
called to order by Chairman Meindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Palm Springs, California, on May 6, 1998, at 7 p.m., City Attorney announced items to be
discussed in closed session, and after which the meeting resumed.
ROLL CALL: Present: Agency members Barnes, Hodges, Reller-Spurgin and
Chairman'Kleindienst
Absent: Agency member Oden
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Barnes, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, Hodges abstaining, that the Minutes
of December 17, 1997, February 4 and 18, 1998 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - PA1B8 - WESSMAN, PLAZA MERCADO (A309C):
Consider sale of the Parking Parcel of the Plaza Mercado Project at 151 S. Palm Canyon
by the Agency to the City, and construction of City parking lot, A383C.
Director of Downtown Development outlined the procedure of transferring a piece of
property from the Agency to the City; and added that the funds will come from the parking
fund; that the note would be secured with an interest rate of 3 - 6 percent; that the actions
further authorize Wessman Construction to design the parking lot; that the DDA with Mr. (124-
Wessman does specify that the City/Agency will pay for the parking lot from the parking 093)
fund; that the Planning Commission did approve the design project; and that the time frame
will still be the same for completion in September, 1998.
Councilmember Hodges questioned whether she would have a conflict of interest.
City Attorney stated that if the approval would affect her business, then a conflict would
exist.
Councilmember Hodges stated that she would abstain due to potential conflict of interest
due to client of employer.
Councilmember Barnes stated that the agreement was to establish a deadline for the parking
lot; that in this approval it is not clear if the City has a binding agreement regarding the
improvements; that if liquidated damages are added to the agreement, it may not be
accepted.
Downtown Director stated that the developer does intend to finish the project in the time
allotted.
Mayor declared the hearing open, there being no appearances, the hearing was closed.
Resolutions 1039 (CRA) and Resolution 19241 (Council) as recommended were presented;
after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously
carried, Oden absent and Hodges abstaining due to Client of Employer, that R1039 and
19241 be adopted.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Philip Tedesco, 374 Via Sur, stated that Dave's Jewelry and Loan is in its second week of
illegal operation; that the governing body is being defied; that it is up to the City Council to
enforce the laws; that is the business if not moved, a fine should be levied; and that, as a
taxpayer, moving expenses will be objectionable.
Gladys McMillan, 699 Indian Trail, stated that everyone is happy with the new location;
' that Code Enforcement and the Police Department must stop the letters; that the previous
location could not be used due to the rat infestation; that for two years the City treated the
property as a slumlord; that the rent was $1,700 per month for a substandard building; that
the plumbing is worn out; that when holes in the walls were boarded up, human excrement
was not removed; that the monitoring system wires were chewed up by the rats; and that no
one would allow a tenant to live in those conditions.
Douglas Phillips, Best, Best and Kreiger, read a prepared statement, as on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
Charles Hiskep, 1530 N. Chaparral, stated that the Council is trying to create a monopoly
for Rocky's Pawn Shop; that someone is getting a payoff; that the Council should not force
a tenant to stay in a rat-infested building.
Paula Summers, Safari, stated that her shop is experiencing a negative impact since the
pawn shop has moved in; that there has been an incident that was unsafe; and that there are
other places that the business could relocate in, not zoned CBD.
Don Frank stated that he does live near the area; that Ms. McMillan is a good neighbor;
that the previous location is rat infested and should be torn down; that the City does not
have a good record on maintaining its properties; that the new location is good; and that the
harassment from the City should stop.
Fred Ebeling, stated that Ms. McMillan does pay taxes and that the City should allow her
to stay where she is.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA1B3 - GLADYS MCMILLAN: Consideration of lease with Gladys McMillan dba
Dave's Jewelry & Loan, of Agency-owned property at 265 N. Indian Avenue, A357C
(Continued from April 15, 1998).
City Manager stated that a new lease has not been negotiated; that the City does have the 1
ability to negotiate; that Dave's Jewelry and Loan has not indicated a position of 0 24-
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negotiation; but that the City is willing to move ahead in the negotiating process.
City Attorney stated that the City has worked for a couple of years to avoid litigation with
the business; that it is the City's goal to find a common ground and not end up with
litigation; that the Council has indicated that the tenant would be allowed back to the
previous location and that the economic terms could be worked out; that the Council did
direct a letter be sent to the Fair Political Practice Commission to query whether Ms.
Hodges has a conflict of interest in the matter; that regarding the condition of the property,
whenever a complaint was received, action was taken; that the City is responsible for the
condition of the property; that these types of side issues could be dealt with; that there has
been no intent to confront or harass the business or the owner; that by the citation being
issued, that position of the City was stated; that the next action would be to file a lawsuit
for injunctive relief; that would shut the business down; that if the business did not comply,
' a comtempt of court is the next step; that it is the intent of the City to negotiate fairly with
Ms. McMillan, but that the laws of the City must be respected and the procedures legally
enforced.
Council consensus to work with applicant to facilitate move; Oden absent, Hodges abstain
due to Client of Employer.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
JUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
By: PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Acting Assistant Secretary
Adjourn as the Agency; remain in session as the City Council.
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAY 20, 1998
' 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 20, 1998, 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on May 15, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 6 of agenda this date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
AGENCY COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA8, 9 & 10 - 97-98 BUDGETS
Director of Finance briefly reviewed his memorandum; after which, Resolution 1040
approving budgets submitted by the P.S. Unified School District, College of the (124-
Desert, and the County Supt. of Schools pursuant to cooperative agreements for 066)
Project Areas 8, 9 and 10 (Baristo-Farrell, City-wide, and Canyon, respectively) for
F/Y 1997-98, was presented, and it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by (124-
Barnes, and unanimously carried, that R1040 be adopted. 090)
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ADJOURNMENT 105)
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
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JUDITH SUMICIL
Assistant Secretary
MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JUNE 3, 1998
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, June 3, 1998, 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on May 29, 1998.
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 Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes
of April 15, 1998, be approved, subject to correction to reflect the abstention of Member
Hodges on Item 2 of said minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 1998-99 CRA BUDGET
Conduct hearing on the 1998-99 CRA Budget.
Executive Director noted the project area budgets, and stated that he felt the Agency (124-
will see a bottoming out of the tax increment decreases, and hopefully it will be the last 116)
year of shrinking funds.
Mayor declared the hearing open; there were no appearances, and the hearing was
closed.
Resolution 1041 as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by
Kleindienst, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that R1041 be adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
AGENCY COMMENTS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Res 1042 granting additional easement to SCE for installation and maintenance of an
electrical system transformer to serve Plaza Mercado, 151 S. Palm-Canyon Drive, and (12tj
the City's adjacent parking lot. Hodges abstain-Client-Wessman. 093)
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CRA Minutes
6-3-98, Page 2
3. Res 1043 granting a 10-ft wide sewer easement to the American Legion across Agency- (124-
owned property on North Belardo Road, south of the American Legion Hall, Sec. 15. 001)
It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Barnes, and unanimously carried, that
Resolutions 1042 and 1043 be adopted; Hodges abstaining on R1042, due to a client
' relationship with her employer.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
Q�JUDITHMICH
Assistant City Clerk
MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JULY 15, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way
on Wednesday, July 15, 1998, at 6:00 p.m., at which time, the Agency Counsel 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin,
and Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Agency procedures on July 10, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTER DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 5 of this date
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin that the Minutes of May 20 and June 3,
1998 be approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, MID-TERM REVIEW:
Recommendation that the Agency approve the mid-term review of the above plans for
1994-95 through 1998-99.
Chairman declared the hearing open, there being no appearances the hearing was closed.
Agency Member Oden questioned how a modification to the plats is achieved. (124-
107)
Economic Development Coordinator stated that an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan
takes approximately 9 months.
Resolution 1044 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden,
seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that R1044 be adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
AGENCY COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
JUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary ;1
By: PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Acting Assistant Secretary
MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JULY 29, 1998
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
' Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Vice-Chairman Oden, in the Council
Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, July 29, 1998, 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden and Reller-Spurgin
Absent: Chairman Kleindienst
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on July 24, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(All Entities) - See items on Page 5 of agenda this date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
AGENCY COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS
' Res 1045 approving continuing appropriations from 1997-98 into the 1998-99 (124-
fiscal year, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by 116)
Barnes, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that R1045 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Vice-Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
,�41JDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
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MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
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 8, 1998, at 6:00 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin,
and Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on August 28, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(All Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of
July 15, 1998, be approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA41311 - GENE AUTRY & RAMON ROAD
Recommendation: That the Agency approve an exclusive agreement to negotiate
with Westar Associates, Inc. on Agency-owned parcel at Gene Autry Trail and (124-
Ramon Road, approximately 14 acres, A385C. 063)
Executive Director highlighted the staff report, and stated that an agreement has
been prepared.
Resolution 1046, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by
Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that R1046 be
adopted.
REPORTS: For information, financial disclosure reports required under Community
Redevelopment Law for new Planning Commissioner Mark Matthews has been filed with
the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
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_AUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
A Special Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
' California, was called to order by Vice-Chairman Oden, in Studio B, City Hall, 3200
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Monday, September 21, 1998, at 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Barnes, Oden, and Reller-Spurgin
Absent: Member Hodges and Chairman Kleindienst
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with State Law requirements on September 18, 1998.
Announcement of Closed Session Item: Assistant City Manager announced purpose of
the meeting:
CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
1. A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8 to enable the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Palm Springs ("Agency") to consider negotiations with John Wessman, and
to give direction to its negotiator regarding that certain real property,
known as the Plaza Mercado and the Louise's Pantry, Karen's Corner and
the Courtyard on South Palm Canyon Drive, regarding the price and terms
' of payment for this property
Public Comments: None
Adjourned to Closed Session
RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
REPORT ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Assistant City Manager reported on matter discussed, no action was taken.
ADJOURNED
There being no further business at 5:45 p.m., the Vice-Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned.
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/NDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
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MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
SEPTEMBER 28, 1998
A Special Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in Studio B, City Hall, 3200 ,
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Monday, September 28, 1998, at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Barnes, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: Member Hodges
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with State Law on September 25, 1998.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
1. PLAZA THEATER
Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of grant deed conveying the Plaza
Theater property to the Agency; and sale of commercial frontage on Palm Canyon Drive
to John Wessman for $400,000, and execution of documents related thereto.
City Treasurer reported that the prior actions relative to the acquisition of the theatre
pursuant to lease purchase agreement 201C did not contain the authorization for the City
Clerk/Assistant Secretary to accept the grant deed.
City Clerk stated that the sale of the commercial portion to Mr. Wessman was covered
by Agr. 202C.
Resolution 1047 authorizing acquisition & acceptance of the deed for the theatre, was
presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and
unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R1047 be adopted.
ADJOURNED
There being no further business at 5:35 p.m., the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
,)JUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OCTOBER 7, 1998
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, October 7, 1998, 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin,
and Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on October 2, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(All Entities) - See items on Page 6 of agenda this date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Barnes, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried that the
Minutes of September 2 and 21, 1998 be approved; Hodges and Kleindienst
abstaining on September 21, 1998.
' PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA2136-10 - ASSIGNMENT OF WYNDHAM HOTEL LAND LEASE
Recommendation: That the Agency approve assignment of the land lease (117-
underlying the Wyndham Hotel to AP/APH Palm Springs, L.P., and approve the '035)
related lease and bond document amendments.
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Director of Finance reported that the transaction is a business deal, in that the City 045)
is the master lessee and the conduit for financing the bonds; that the bonds were
retired, and the approval is of the assignment of the land lease from the prior
sublessee to the new sublessee.
Resolution 1048 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by
Barnes, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that R1048 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman `declared the meeting adjourned.
/JUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOVEMBER 4, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Vice-Chairman Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, November 4, 1998, at 6:00 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, and Reller-
Spurgin
Absent: Chairman Kleindienst
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on October 30, 1998.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(All Entities) - See items on Page 4 of agenda this date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Barnes, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that the
Minute of May 6 and September 28, 1998, be approved; Oden abstaining on May 6 and
Hodges on September 28, 1998.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (3-minute limit on matters within the jurisdiction of the Agency)
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. PA21310 - ASSIGNMENT OF WYNDHAM HOTEL LAND LEASE
Approval of Rental Bond, Indemnity Agreement, Tenant Deposit for Bond,
Authorization to seek Bureau of Indian Affairs waiver of rental bond, and approve
other documents related to the assignment (materials and Agency/Council actions,
as appropriate, to be provided at meeting).
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City Attorney reported that since the last meeting at which the assignment was 045)
approved, it was discovered that a rental bond is required for both the Wyndham
and the Convention Center; that the City pays its rent in advance, which is a
grounds for waiving the bond; that the Bureau of Indian Affairs will process the
request for waiver, and until that is complete, it will not require the bond; that there
is a security agreement with the parties in the Wyndham Hotel transaction, and an
$18,000 deposit will be made which could be used to pay for the one year rental
bond premium, after which, it would be prorata with one-third allocated to the
Convention Center, in the event the BIA process is not complete.
It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried,
that the Escrow Agreement and Rental Bond be approved; Kleindienst absent
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Vice-Chairman declared the meeting adjourned
,IrUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DECEMBER 2, 1998
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, December 2, 1998, 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 Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and an invocation by Reverend Jerry E. Johnson,
Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Council procedures on November 25, 1998,
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities)
- See items on Page 6 of agenda this date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried that the Minutes of
July 29, Oct. 7, and Nov. 4, 1998 be approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
' 1. SALE OF AGENCY OWNED-PROPERTIES
Recommendation: That the Agency approve an extension of the listing agreement with
Ingrid Baddour &Associates, Realtors, for sale of city-owned property.
Chairman Kleindienst abstained due to client association.
Economic Development Coordinator reviewed the staff report.
Agency Member Hodges stated that the recommendation to adjust the selling property to (124-038)
$20,000 for the property located on Ramon Road should be removed from the listing, in
that the suggested selling price is too low.
Agency Counsel stated that the language addressing the anticipation of lower offers is
inappropriate and should be stricken from the resolution.
Resolution 1049 as recommended, revising Exhibit A to remove A6 referencing Ramon
Apartments, was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-
Spurgin and unanimously carried, that R1049 be adopted.
2. HERTIAGE DISTRICT LIGHTING AND SIGNAGE
Recommendation: That the Agency approve a contract with Hochanadel, Inc., for $8,214,
to install Heritage District lighting and signage improvements, CP98-17 A386C. (124-034)
Director of Downtown Development reviewed the staff report and in answer to
questions by Agency stated that the light fixtures would be located at Francis
Stevens Park.
Councilmember Oden stated that the Uptown Association is working well together
and progress is being made.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
JUDITH SUMICH
Assistant Secretary
By: PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Acting Assistant Secretary
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