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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/1974 - CRA MINUTES 03:s MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS JANUARY 9, 1974 ' A Regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, January 9, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia Schlecht and Chairman Wiefels Absent: None - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 12, 1973 be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Garcia, seconded by Schlecht, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to Wednesday, January 23, 1974; after which members reconvened as the City Council. AALD A. BLUBWGH Secretary !)3t MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 23, 1974 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by the Secretary on Wednesday, January 23, 1974, pursuant to adjournment of January 9, 1974. ROLL CALL: Present: None Absent: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Wiefels There being lack of a quorum, the Secretary declared the meeting adjourned. /o ONALD A, BLUBAl�LJGH Secretary n 0 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FEBRUARY 13, 1974 A Regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, February 13, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Schlecht and Chairman Wiefels Absent: - Mr. Garcia APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Foster, and carried, Garcia absent, that minutes of January 9 and 23, 1974 be approved. 1. VARIANCE CASE 6.282 - LYMAN MARTIN Director of Community Development reported joint recommendation by the Planning Commission and the Downtown Development Advisory Commission to approve a variance for 20 parking spaces during the evening hours for a proposed restaurant at 440 South Palm Canyon Drive, subject to the conditions outlined in his report of February 13, 1974, including a condition that the applicant agree to join any future parking ' assessment district to the extent of participation for which the variance was granted. He stated the subject property presently has 148 parking spaces, of which 47 are for the use of the proposed rest- aurant, which would allow a maximum seating capacity of 188. He stated the applicant desires an additional 80 seats thereby requiring an additional 20 parking spaces. He stated that other businesses on the subject property are of the type that are not open during the evening hours, making available more than adequate parking to accomodate the subject application. In answer to questions by Council, Director of Community Development reported that conditions of the variance remain in effect as long as the use is in effect; that the variance become void if the applicant fails to meet the conditions; and that the applicant will make certain building modifications as may be required by the Architectural Advisory Committee. Resolution 25 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM REQUIRED PARKING FOR LYMAN MARTIN FOR PROPOSED ' RESTAURANT AT 440 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, C-1 ZONE, SECTION 15. It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Foster, and carried, Garcia absent, that Resolution 25 be adopted. Community Redevelopment Minutes 2-13-74 2. LEGAL CONSULTANT Executive Director recommended retaining the firm of McDonough, Holland, Schwartz and Allen, to provide legal consulting services upon request of the Agency to insure that proper procedural and other steps are taken to meet the requisites of the Redevelopment Plan in accordance with applicable city and state laws. IIe stated the proposed agreement provides a charge of $40 per hour, not to exceed $300 per diem to r.rP and established maximum payment for all services under the agreement of $3,500. Resolution 26 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF TILE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH McDONOUGH, HOLLAND, SCHWARTZ AND ALLEN FOR CONTINUING LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE DOWN- TOWN REDEVELOPMENT AREA. It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Foster, and carried, Garcia absent, that Resolution 26 be adopted. REPORTS: 3. Received & Ordered Filed a) Treasurer - December 31, 1973 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, February 27, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. / ONALD A.LU AUGH Secretary 03'g MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FEBRUARY 27, 1974 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wie=el.s, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, February 27, 1974; at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of 'the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster. , Schlecht, Garcia, and Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 13, 1974 be approved. 1. ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR UNIFORM RELOCATION IN THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Assistant Secretary recommended adopting State Commission of . Housing and Community Development guidelines as regulations and procedures for relocation in the Downtown Redevelopment Project. He stated the relocation guide- lines will provide uniform relocation procedures in providing assistance for any displacement as a result of any action taken by the Agency. He stated that ' displacement is hot anticipated. Resolution 27 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RELOCATION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES IN THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOP- MENT AREA. It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and unani- mously carried, that Resolution 2� be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned; after which, members reconvened as the City Council. �� RICHARD SMITH Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MARCH 13, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the City Council ' Chamber, on Wednesday, March 13, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , follow- ing adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field, Garcia, Schlecht & Chairman Foster Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Schlecht, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 27, 1974, be approved. 1. EIR PROCEDURES - AMENDMENT Executive Director reported that public agencies are required to conform to State Guidelines for preparation of EIR, as amended December, 1973, by Marhh, 1974. He stated that the City Council approved new procedural requirements in conformace with the State Law, and recommended amending the Agency procedures for preparation, processing and review of EIR to comply with the amended State Guidelines and amended local procedures adopted by the City Council. Resolution No. 28 was ,presented, entitled: ADOPTED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION,PROCESSING AND REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 8. It wasnmoved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 28 be adopted. 2. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN Chairman reported that the By-laws require the annual election of a vice-chairman, and called for nominations; after which, it was moved by Field and seconded by Beirich that mayor pro tem, James Schlecht, be nominated vice-chairman; there were no further nominations, and it was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that nominations close and James Schlecht be elected vice-chairman. t ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, March 27, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chamber, NALD A. BLUBA GH 14 Secretary 1)40 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MARCH 27, '1974 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of; the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, March 27, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular Council Meeting of same e date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field„ Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Foster Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 13, 1974, be approved. 1. URBAN PROJECTS, INC:. Executive Director recommended approving, agreement with Urban Projects, Inc. , to provide consulting services relative to fiscal assistance in implementing the downtown redevelopment program,. He stated that the firm was previously retained to assist in prepara- tion of the redevelopment plan, and, although much of the work to be done will be accomplished, by Staff, it is felt that continued expertise for review is necessary . He stated that the consultant will provide services on an on-call basis at $40 per hour, not to exceed $300 per diem. Resolution 29 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREE- MENT WITH URBAN PROJECTS, INC. FOR FISCAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE DOWNTOWN' REDEVELOPMENT AREA. It was moved by Garcia., seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that Resolution' 29 be adopted. 2. BY-LAWS AMENDMENT Executive Director recommended amending the By-Laws of the Agency to provide a second meeting of the Agency, co-terminus with the City Council meeting, to be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Resolution 30 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BY-LAWS OF THE AGENCY TO PROVIDE FOR TWO MEETINGS OF THE AGENCY EACH MONTH INSTEAD OF THE SINGLE a MEETINGS NOW AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE IV, SECTION 31, OF THE BY--LAWS. It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 30 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adj eurned_.� ���( NALD A. BLU AJGH Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APRIL 10, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the City Council ' Chamber, on Wednesday, April 10, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. , following,adjournment of the Regular Council Meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Garcia and Chairman Foster Absent: Messrs. Field and Schlecht APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 27, 1974, be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. / ONALD A, BLUBA CH Secretary 1 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APRIL 24, 1974 A Regular, Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to.- order by Chairman Foster, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, April 24, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , following .adjournment of the Regular Council Meeting of same date. ROLL CALL Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field„ Garcia and Chairman Foster Absent: Mr. Schlecht APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and carried, Schlecht absent, that the minutes of April 10„ 1974, be approved. - Mr. Schlecht entered the meeting at 7:35 p.m. TREASURERS REPORT - Received and Ordered Filed', as of March 31, 1974. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. - 7 /DONALD A: F�FF Secretary 043 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MAY 8, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, May 8, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjourn- ment of the Regular Council Meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field, Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Foster Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 24, 1974, be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. /DONALD A. BLU AUGH Secretary 044 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MAY 22; 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, May 22, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjourn- ment of the Regular Council Meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field, Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Foster Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 8, 1974, be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. DONALD A. BLU:8AUGH Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS JUNE 26, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz- McCallum Way, on Wednesday, June 26, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular Council Meeting of same date: ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field, Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Foster Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 22, 1974, be approved. 1. BOND COUNSEL Executive Director reported that as a result of b budget sessions, and discussions with fiscal consultant for the Agency, it is advisable to borrow a sum of money via the sale of short-term negotiable promissory notes, through a local bank, for the purpose of providing funds in the amount of $750,000, to be used as follows: a) Repay funds advanced by the City of Palm Springs. b) Provide operating funds for the Agency for the next three fiscal years. c) Provide $450,000 to finance redevelopment projects, which Agency approves over the next two fiscal years. He stated that borrowing is not possible without prior certification by bond counsel that the Agency is legally in a position to conduct a tax increment based redevelopment program. Resolution 031 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 8 WITH O'MELVENY AND MYERS TO PRO- VIDE BOND COUNSEL SERVICES. It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 31 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. o ONALD A. BLU AUGH U Secretary 046 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS JULY 10, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, July 10, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the Regular Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field, Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Foster Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 26, 1974, be approved. I. MEETING DATES Executive Director reported that City Council meeting dates have been changed to the first and third Wednesday of each month; and recommended amending the By-laws to establish meeting dates to conform to the City Council meeting dates, and presented Resolution 32, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BY-LAWS OF THE AGENCY TO PROVIDE FOR MEETINGS OF THE AGENCY TO CONFORM TO THE CHANGE OF MEETING TIME OF THE CITY COUNCIL. It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 32 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. 1 0MALD A ONAhD A. BLUBAUGH Secretary 04r' MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AUGUST 7, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the Council Chamber, 3260 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, August 7, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the Regular Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field, Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Foster Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of July 10, 1974, be approved. TREASURER'S REPORT - Received and Ordered Filed ADJOURNMENT ' There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. /ONLD A)WBUBAUGH Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS OCTOBER 16, 1974 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Foster, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way., on Wednesday, October 1-6, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the Regular Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Field, Garcia and Chairman Foster Absent: Mr. Schlecht APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and carried, Schlecht absent, that the minutes of August 7, 1974, be approved. 1. URBAN PROJECTS, INC. - AMENDMENT AGREEMENT Assistant Secretary reported that the firm of Urban Projects, Inc. , had been retained by the Agency to provide fiscal assistance in the implementation of the downtown program; and has additionally provided direction in the preparation of documentation lead- ing to the securing of a tax exempt note and is D needed to complete these services. IIe stated that the cost of this additional work is estimated at $1,500.00 and recommended amending the Agreement with Urban Projects, Inc. , to increase the maximum fee for services from $2,000.00 to $3,500.00. He stated that funds are available in the current budget. Resolution 33 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH URBAN PROJECTS, INC. , FOR FISCAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AREA. It was moved by Field, seconded by Beirich, and carried, Schlecht absent, that Resolution No. 33 be adopted. TREASURER'S REPORT - Received and Ordered Filed (9-30-74) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. Richard Smith Assistant Secretary