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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/1981 - CRA MINUTES 5 A) 4 F MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 7, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, January 7, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent : None 1 . C-D INVESTMENTS Chairman stated he would abstain from discussion and voting and turned the meeting over to the Vice-Chairman. Executive Director reported that the proposed resolu- tion has been revised to more explicitly reflect the recommendation of staff, action requested, and action approved by the Downtown Development Advisory Commission. He stated that approval by the Agency would be its indication that it will stand behind the use of eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, to assist the developer in obtaining land if all City standards are met and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council ; and that project specifics are not an issue at this time. Redevelopment Director reported that staff has been working with the developer to explore idea of developing a luxury hotel , condominiums, and associated commercial development on the west side of Palm Canyon Drive, north of Alejo Road; that the area has not been developed to any substantial degree and the properties which are developed are not to the highest and best use of the land and are considered obsolete; that the project will aid the northern part of the CBD, provide income to the Agency and City, and aid property values in the district; that the developer has the two parcels outside of the district in escrow and one large undeveloped parcel in the district in escrow and has made sincere efforts to secure the remaining parcels; that the estimated value to the Agency is about $400,000 in tax increment revenue and $600,000 to the City in the form of increased property tax revenue, sales, and room tax revenues ; that the Agency is being asked to use its powers of eminent domain, if necessary, to acquire the remaining parcels, and use of Agency funds to help in development costs, e.g. , write down of buildings without value to the developer, demolition of same, certain street and storm drain improvements , sewer system that might be needed, and share in under- ground parking development; that, if approved by the Agency, staff will prepare an owner participation agreement to be reviewed by the DDAC and the Agency, outlining activities which must happen before the Agency enters into eminent domain proceedings , and that there is no commitment as to funds to be part of the potential agreement. In answer to question by Agency, Redevelopment Director stated that the project probably would not be successful with- out the condominium element. CRA Minutes 1-7-81 Page 2 1 . C-D INVESTMENTS (Continued) Mr. Beirich stated that he believes the project is a classical approach to redevelopment, using the Agency's powers and dollars for a project benefiting the total community; that there has been much discussion about the north end of the CBD as not being as sought after as the remaining area, and he believes the project will anchor that together with the Senior Center; that revenue sources for the City will be significantly different in the years to come, e.g. , loss of state assistance and effects of Proposition 13 aggrevated by that and issues about revenue sharing, and lack of significant increases in room tax revenues; and that in light of such circumstances, action is called for by the City to invest dollars that, in the long run, are consistent with goals of the com- munity. He stated that he favors the proposal . Mrs . Ortner stated that she would support the proposed action, recognizing that the downtown area is in need of help, but that such action is not tantamount to sanctioning highrise for the downtown area. Mr. Field noted that this matter was substantially reviewed in study session, in particular, the potential funding on the part of the Agency and the return to the City in revenue; and stated that it is a worthwhile effort and one which he would support. Resolution 106 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH C-D INVESTMENT COMPANY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND COMMIT THE CRA TO ASSIST IN THE ASSEMBLY OF LAND FOR A LUXURY HOTEL. It was moved by Rose, seconded by Beirich, and unani- mously carried, Doyle abstaining, that Resolution 106 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. ---JUDITH SUMICH Asst. Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 21 , 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, January 21 , 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Rose, seconded by Beirich, and unani- mously carried, that the minutes of October 1 , December 17, 1980 and January 7, 1981 , be approved. ANNUAL REDEVELOPMENT REPORT - Received & Ordered Filed ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. L ®�f////- C_ 'i UDITH SUMICH Asst. Secretary t 150 MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 18, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, February 18, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unani- mously carried, that the minutes of January 21 , 1981 , be approved. ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT - June, 1980 - Received & Ordered Filed ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. \ DITH SUMICH Asst. Secretary n MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 4, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs was called order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, March 4, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unani- mously carried, that the minutes of February 18, 1981 be approved. TREASURER'S REPORT - Received & Ordered Filed a) 2nd Quarter, 1980-81 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. 1 5 UDITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary 52 MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 18, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, March 118, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL : Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and unani- mously carried, that the minutes of March 4, 1981 be approved. 1 . BLOCK 9 UNDERGROUNDING Consideration of recommendation to approve agreement with Southern California Edison to underground existing overhead utilities in Block 9 of the redevelopment project. Executive Director reported that additional information has been received which could have a potential affect on the cost of the project, and recommended that this matter be tabled. It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unani- mously carried, Field abstaining, that this matter be tabled. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, June 3, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None TREASURER'S REPORT - Received & Ordered Filed a) 3rd quarter 1980-81 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. y// A�UDI�TSUMICH Assistant Secretary 1 154 MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 17, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, June 17, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and unani- mously carried, that the minutes of March 18 and June 3, 1981 be approved. 1 . INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS Executive Director reported that proposed resolution provides for increasing appropriations for the following projects: Mid-block Crosswalks $300,000 Block 9 Underground 86,000 Muni Parking Lot Lights 8,000 and that in connection with question raised at the last study session, relative to the mid-block crosswalks, it is intended that a detailed background review will be given to the Agency, indicating rationale for the original proposal and reasons for increased costs, and following review and study, direction could then be given to the Staff. He stated that the costs shown in the resolution are the same as in the CIP; that; the increased funding for the Block 9 undergrounding project relates to an additional 150 ft. extension from that originally conceived, and a detailed report will also be forthcoming on this project; and that the increase for the parking lot lighting relates to inflation and the need to utilize some funds originally allocated for Municipal Lot 2 for work on lot #1 . He stated it was not staff intent that increasing the appropriation for the mid-block crosswalk was tantamount to support of the project. Agency Treasurer stated that these matters are before the Agency at this time, because it is the last meeting of the 1980-81 fiscal year, and it was felt from an accounting standpoint that it would be better to have the funds in one account; and that from a redevelopment standpoint, there would be no problem continuing the subject to the next fiscal year, if that were desired. Member Ortner stated that she was concerned about increasing the appropriation for the mid-block crosswalks, _ and did not like voting for spending up to that amount for a project she did not necessarily favor; and that she would support the action only with the understanding that it would not commit to spending the funds before the project is reviewed in more detail . Executive Director stated that it was not the intent to place the Agency in a position of endorsing the project; and that final design plans are near completion and should be ready soon for consideration. CRA Minutes 6-17-81 Page 2 1 . INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS (Continued) Chairman stated that he did not have a problem placing the funds in the proper budget account, with understanding that decision will be made later whether it is appro- priate to spend the funds. Resolution 107, providing increased appropriations, as recommended. was presented; after which, it was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 107 be adopted, subject to deletion of increased appropriation for the mid-block crosswalk project. 2. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS Recommendation: That the Agency approve continuing appropriations for four projects, as outlined in report of Agency Treasurer, dated June 17, 1981 , from 1980-81 fiscal year into the 1981-82 fiscal year. Resolution 108, approving continuing appropriations, as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 108 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. C�JUDITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 1 , 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, July 1 , 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present : Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None 1 . 1981-82 BUDGET Recommendation: That the Agency adopt budget: for fiscal year 1981-82, in amount of $833,127, in line with previous budget review session. Resolution 109, approving budget as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Beirich, seconded by Field, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 109 be adopted. 2. ACQUISITION OF MORRISON PROPERTY Recommendation: That the Agency approve the acquisition of the Hazel B. Morrison property, between Palm Canyon and Belardo, south of Alejo Road, under specific terms and conditions, a portion of which is to be used for development of off-street parking. Executive Director stated that the property owner is not only willing, but desires, to sell the entire parcel , at a total price of $400,000, to be spread over a period of time. Redevelopment Director reviewed his report, dated July 1 , 1981 , explaining the terms of the sale, and noting that a 129' x 150' portion will be developed for parking, and the remainder to be eventually sold; and stating that the sale is not contingent upon successful negotiation with the catholic church in terms of its parking needs, but in fact will provide parking for a critical area of the redevelopment project„ Resolution 110, approving the acquisition as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Field, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 110 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. ;, _ _ v'� JUDITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 5, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, August 5, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL : Present: Members Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: Mr. Beirich APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Field, seconded by Rose, and unanimously carried, Beirich absent, that the minutes of June 17 and July 1 , 1981 be approved. 1 . UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT - SO. CALIF. EDISON Recommendation : That the Agency grant an underground utility easement to Southern California Edison Company, for underground existing overhead facilities in the block bounded by Arenas Road, Baristo Road, Palm Canyon and Indian Avenue, across lots adjacent to Vehicle Parkind District No. 1 parking lot. Resolution 111 , granting easement, was presented; after which, it was moved by Rose, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, Beirich absent and ' Field abstaining, that Resolution III be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. / 4 JUDITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary 158 MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 2, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, September 2, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Rose, seconded by Field, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 5, 1981 be approved. 1 . FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICE - MUNICIPAL SERVICES, INC. Recommendation : That the Agency approve agreement with Municipal Services, Inc. to provide financial advisory service to the Agency and prospective developers on an as needed basis. Executive Director stated that the Agency is occasionally asked to participate in projects in order to make a project financially feasible, and that an objective and professional assessment of justification for financial assistance is best made by a firm such as Municipal Services, Inc. He recommended approving the letter agreement, which would place the Agency in a position of readily acquiring the service, should the need arise; that no specific amount has been targeted, since costs will be borne by the developer, and although paid through the City, there should not be any City expense. Resolution 112, approving the agreement as recommended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Beirich, seconded by Ortner, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 112 be adopted. 2. OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT - WILLIAM C. TACKETT TESTAMENTARY TRUST Recommendation: That the Agency approve agreement as above described for the development of a 28 space parking lot on the SW corner of Andreas Road and Indian Avenue. Executive Director reported that agreement relates to temporary parking lot currently in-place. Resolution 113, approving the agreement as recorrnnended, was presented; after which, it was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 113 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. L,,/JUDITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary CR4 b 159 MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 4, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, November 4, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent : None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Rose, and unani- mously carried, that the minutes of September 2, 1981 be approved. 1 . COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROJECT Recommendation: Consideration of appropriating funds in connection with Citizen Participation Project. Chairman suggested that this matter be deferred pending discussion of this matter as the City Council , under Item 9 of its agenda for meeting this date. So ordered. ADJOURNMENT ' There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 18, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Doyle, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, November 18, 1981 , at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Beirich, Field, Ortner, Rose and Chairman Doyle Absent: None 1 . ANNUAL REDEVELOPMENT REPORT - Received & Ordered Filed 2. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROJECT (Note: refer to City Council Minutes, 11-18-81 , Item 5, for discussion and recommendation) Resolution 114, amending the budget to appropriate $25,000, was presented; after which, it was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried that Resolution 114 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. 7 � DITH SUMICH Assistant Secretary