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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/1973 - CRA MINUTES 91O'i MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS A meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, of the City of Palm Springs was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, January 10, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Garcia, Foster, Purcell, Schlecht and Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of December 13, 1972, be approved. 1. PRELIMINARY PLAN - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT City Manager reported that the Planning Commission and the Downtown Development Advisory Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan for redevelopment of the central business district. Director of Community Development reviewed the contents of (124) the Preliminary Plan. Following discussion, it was moved by Purcell, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 006 entitled: ' OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR PALM SPRINGS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Wiefels declared the meeting adjourned, after which, members reconv ned as the City Council. ,q F. D. ALESHIRE Secretary 1 009 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS A meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council ' Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, February 14, 1913, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council Meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Garcia, Foster, Purcell, and Chairman Wiefels Absent: Mr. Schlecht APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Purcell, seconded by Garcia, and carried, Schlecht absent, that the minutes of January 10, 1973, be approved. 1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mayor reported that the By-Laws require annual election of officers, and called for nominations; after which, it was moved by Garcia, seconded by Purcell, and carried, Schlecht absent, -that the following slate of officers be approved: (124) Chairman - Howard Wiefels, Mayor Vice-Chairman - William Foster, Mayor pro tem Secretary - F.D. Aleshire, City Manager Assistant Secretary - Richard Smith, Director of Community Development Treasurer - Dallas Flicek, Director of Finance & General Services 2. TREASURER'S REPORT - Received & Ordered Filed Quarterly Report ending December, 1972. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Wiefels declared the meeting adjourned, after which, members reconvened as the City Council. f F.D. ALESHIRE Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE c1rY OF PALM SPRINGS MARCH 14, 1973 A meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, of -the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, March 14, 1973, 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 Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 14, 1973, be approved. 1. PROPOSED PRELIMINARY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - DRAFT EIR Executive Director reported that the proposed preliminary redevelopment plan and draft EIR have been completed and recommended accepting the the preliminary plan, and fixing March 27, 1973, as time for making comments thereon and referring it to the Planning Commission. He also pre- sented Resolution 007, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (124) D REPORT SUBMITTED IN REFERENCE TO THE PALM SPRINGS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unani- mously carried, that the proposed preliminary redevelop- ment plan be accepted; that March 27, 1973 be set as time for making comments thereon and referring; it to the Planning Commission; and adopting Resolution 007, fixing March 27, 1973 as the time for public hearing authorized therein. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Wiefels declared the meeting adjourned, after which, members reconvened as the City Council. el F.D. ALESHIRE Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MARCH 27, 1973 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz- McCallum Way, on Tuesday, March 27, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia, Schleeht & Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 14, 1973, be approved. 1. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Director of Community Development recommended that preliminary redevelopment plan be referred to the Planning Commission for public comment, report and recommendation. He stated that following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the matter will be returned to the Agency and City Council for a public hearing, which is anticipated to be held (124) in late May, 1973. He stated the plan is only presented for referral to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the preliminary redevelop- ment plan be referred to the Planning Commission for public comment, report and recommendation. 2. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Director of Community Development reported that draft environmental. impact report has been prepared for the CBD Redevelopment Project Area, and recom- mended accepting public comments thereon, referring such comments and draft EIR to the Planning Commission for additional public comments, report and recommenda- tion. (124) Chairman ,declared the hearing open. Sam Pascal, 373 So. Palm Canyon Drive, read a prepared statement, expressing his opposition to the inclusion of his property in the project area; to the passage of an EIR; and to any action that may be taken in the matter of a redevelopment project which includes his property in the boundaries of such a project. ' There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 3-27-73 Page 2 2. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (Continued) Mr. Foster pointed out that the Agency, is not approving, or disapproving, the draft EIR, but merely referring it to the Planning Commission for public comment, report and recommendation. CONT'D It was moved by Foster, seconded by Be.iricdh, and (124) unanimously carried„ that draft environmental impact report be referred to the Planning Com- mission for public comment, report: and. recommenda- tion. 3. STATUS OF AGENCY LOAN AND BUDGET FOR NEXT FIVE MONTHS - Received for information purposes only. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Wiefels declared the meeting adjourned, after which, members reconvened as the City Council. 3 F.D. ALESHIRE Secretary D _ eD MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS APRIL 11, 1973 A regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Vice Chairman Foster, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 ' Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on April 11, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the regular meeting of the City Council of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Garcia & Vice Chairman Foster Absent: Schlecht & Chairman Wiefels APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and carried, Schlecht and Wiefels absent, that the minutes of March 27,, 1973, be approved. 1. EIR GUIDELINES Executive Director recommended adopting the State guidelines for the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports, in the form adopted by the City Council by Resolution 10645, as amended upon advice of the agency's legal consultant. (124) Resolution 008 was presented entitled: ADOPTED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION AND PROCESSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS. It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Beirich, and carried, Schlecht and Wiefels absent, that Resolution 008 be adopted. 2. AGREEMENT WITH PROGRAM COORDINATOR Executive Director reported that the termination date for adoption of the Redevelopment Plan has been extended approximately 60 days and recommended extending agreement with D. Albert Hoffman, Program Coordinator, to June 30, 1973. He reported that budget funds are available to cover extension of the contract and presented Resolution 009 entitled: (124) OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH D. ALBERT HOFFMAN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, FOR SERVICES TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Garcia, and ' carried, Schlecht and Wiefels absent, that Resolution 009 be adopted. 2�4 Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4-11-73 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Chairman Foster declared the meeting adjourned to April 25, 1973, after which, members reconvened as the City Council. F. D. ALESHIRE Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz- McCallum Way, on April 25, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the regular meeting of the City Council of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia, Schlecht & Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 11, 1973, be approved. 1. ENGINEERING AGREEMENT Executive Director recommended approval of agree- ment with Krueper Engineering & Associates, to perform traffic engineering services in con- nection with the redevelopment program; funds for which are included in the current budget, and presented Resolution 10, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE (124) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ' AGREEMENT WITH KRUEPER ENGINEERING AND ASSOCIATES FOR TRAFFIC CONSULTATION SERVICES IN THE PREPARA- TION AND ADOPTION OF A DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 10 be adopted. REPORTS: 2. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Received & Ordered Filed. Period ended March 31, 1973. ADJOURNMENT , There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned, after which, members reconvened as the City Council. F.D. ALESHIRE Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 Tahqui.tz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, May 9, 1973, pursuant to adjournment of the regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia, Schlecht 5 Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 25, 1973, be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, May 23, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chamber. F.D. ALESHIRE Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the Council Chamber 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, May 23, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the regular Council Meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Foster, Garcia, Schlecht & Chairman Wiefels Absent: Mr. Beirich APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and carried, Beirich absent, that the minutes of May 9, 1973, be approved. 1. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION - COMMUNICATION Executive Director recommended acknowledging receipt of communication from the Downtown Development Advisory Commission, which indicates approval of the Rules of Participation, Redevelopment Plan and EIR for Redevelopment Plan, and express apprecia- tion to the Commission for its efforts. It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and carried, Beirich absent, that the Agency acknowledges ' receipt of the Commission's communication and expresses appreciation to the Commission for its fine efforts. 2. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 9 EIR Executive Director reported Planning Commission recommendation to approve the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the central business district redevelopment project, which the Commission finds to be in conformity with the General Plan. He reported the Planning Commission also recommends approval of the final draft EIR for the project. He stated that the Commission held public hearings on April 4 and 18, 1973, and excerpts from the minutes are attached to the Commission report. It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and carried, Beirich absent, that the Report and Recommendation of the Planning Commission be received. 3. RULES OF PARTICIPATION lxecutive Director recommended adopting Rules of Participation for owner participants, business occupants and property owners desiring to participate in the redevelopment program. He stated the rules were prepared by the attorney acting as consultant to the Agency, approved by the Downtown Development Advisory Commission, and approved by the property owners association. He presented Resolution Oil, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "RULES FOR OWNER PARTICIPANTS, BUSINESS OCCUPANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS DESIRING TO PARTICIPATE IN REDEVELOPMENT." It was moved by Foster, seconded by Schlecht, and carried, Beirich absent, that Resolution 011 be adopted. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5--23-73 Page 2 4. FINAL EIR Executive Director recommended approving final EIR for the redevelopment project. He reported that the Planning Commission approved the final draft, following public hearings held April 4 and 18, 1973; and that the Downtown Development Advisory Commission and Downtown Property Owners Association have also approved the final report. Resolution 012 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR INCLUSION IN THE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and carried, Beirich absent, that Resolution 012 be adopted. 5. REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Executive Director recommended authorizing transmittal of the "Report to the City Council" which accumulates in one document all of the supportive technical evidence needed for the Council to take final action regarding the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan. He :stated the report was prepared by the Agency, Staff, financial, economic and legal consultants, and final report approved by legal counsel for the Agency. Resolution 013 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACCOMPANY SUBMISSION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and carried, Beirich absent, that Resolution 013 be adopted. 6. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Executive Director recommended approval of the proposed Redevelopment Plan, and authorizing transmittal to the City Council with recommenda- tion for adoption. He stated the report prepared by Agency and Community Development staff and a Agency consultants has been reviewed and approved by the Downtown Development Advisory Commission and Downtown Property Owners Association. Resolution 014 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADOPTION PROCEDURES., s Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5-23-73 Page 3 6. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (Continued) It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Foster, and carried, Beirich absent, that Resolution 014 be adopted. ' 7. POLICY STATEMENT FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Executive Director reviewed letter to the City Council expressing intent of the Agency in regard to carrying out the redevelopment program. He stated the policy statement is not a requisite of the Community Redevelopment Law, but was requested by the Downtown Development Advisory Commission and Downtown Property Owners Association in order to clarify intention of the Agency not to condemn property if voluntary compliance is received from the property owner. Resolution 015 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, TRANSMITTING ,A LETTER POLICY STATEMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL. It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and carried, Beirich absent, that Resolution 015 be adopted. ' 8. CONSENT TO HOLDING PUBLIC HEARING Executive Director reported that the Community Redevelopment Law requires that the legislative body and the Community Redevelopment Agency hold a joint hearing on the redevelopment plan, and provide final opportunity for the public to comment on the environmental impact report. He recom- mended requesting the City Council to schedule public hearing thereon for June 27, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , and presented Resolution 016, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE HOLDING OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ON THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON SAID REDEVELOP- MENT PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE NOTICING AND HOLDING OF SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and carried, Beirich absent, that Resolution 016 be adopted. �1AY, Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5-23-73 Page 4 9. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS Executive Director reported that in accordance with Sections 33130 and 33130.5, of the Community Redevelopment Law, those persons in a policy formulating or decision making capacity have been notified of the requirement to disclose their financial interest in property. The names of those individuals who responded affirmatively are William A. Foster, James M. Schlecht:, and John Miller, and their statements will remain on file in the office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared -the meeting adjourned. � a � F.D. ALESHIRE Secretary D MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, June 13, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Garcia, Schlecht and Chairman Wiefels Absent: Mr. Foster APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Schlecht, and carried, Foster absent, that the minutes of May 23, 1973, be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, June 27, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. F. D. ALESHIRE Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs; was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, on Wednesday, June 27, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was opened with the salute to the Flag and an. e invocation by Monsignor Rice, Our Lady of Solitude Church. Mayor stated this would be a joint meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs and the City Council; that the members of the City Council also sit as members of the Redevelopment Agency; that the Redevelop- ment Agency meeting of June 13, 1973 was duly adjourned to this time and date; and that the purpose of the meeting is to conduct a joint public hearing to consider and act upon the Redevelopment Plan for the Palm Springs Central Business District Redevelopment Project, and the final Environmental Impact Report on the Redevelopment Plan. Redevelopment Agency Roll Call: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia, Schlecht & Chairman Wief'els Absent: None PUBLIC HEARINGS : 1. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Executive Director submitted for the record Affidavit of publication of legal notice of joint hearing, and Certificate of Mailing notices and statement to each assessee in the project area, and to taxing jurisdictions, as required by Sections 33349, 33350 and 33361 of the California Health & Safety Code. Mayor explained the procedures to be followed during the conduct of the hearing; stating that persons wishing to give testimony would be first sworn and subject to questions through the Chair; requested a show of hands of those present wishing to speak DOWNTOWN for or against either the Redevelopment Plan or the REDEVLP EIR; and stated that a transcript will be made of (124 & the hearing. (Said transcript is on file in the 133) Office of the City Clerk, and is incorporated herein by reference. ) Following comments by Joseph Coomes, Agency Legal Counsel, relative to the proceedings, Mayor then proceeded to swear-in Staff members and witnesses desiring to give testimony. Director of Community Development offered'. introductory comments about the participation of the Downtown Development Advisory Commission, and read into the record his certification of official actions in connection with the preparation of the Redevelopment Plan. He then summarized the contents of the Report of the Agency to the City Council, which is the basic supporting documentation for the Redevelopment Plan and the ordinance which will adopt the Plan. Minutes of Community Redevelopment Agency 6-27-73 Page 2 1. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT (Continued) IIe summarized and entered into the record the Redevelopment Plan, Policy Statement by the Agency, photographs of the project area, ' supplemental report of the Planning Commission, and Rules for Owner Participants. Executive Director read in full letter from Bert Schoenberg, 553 North Rossmore Avenue, Los Angeles, owner of an undivided 1/6 interest in four lots included in the northern end of the area covered by the Plan. Mayor called for oral testimony of persons desiring to speak in favor of the Redevelopment Plan or Final Environmental Impact Report. Reference is hereby made to said transcript of the hearing for a full text of the comments offered by the following persons: Phil Abrams, Chairman of the Downtown Development Advisory Commission. Stanley Rosin, 115 S. Indian Avenue. Phil Short, 559 So. Palm Canyon Drive. CONT'D Leo Baker, 483 No. Palm Canyon Drive. (124 & 133) Mayor called for oral testimony of persons desiring to speak in opposition to, the Redevelopment Plan or Final Environmental Impact Report. Reference is hereby made to said transcript of the hearing for a full text of the comments offered by the following persons: Albert Simay, 48278 Desert Flower Drive, Palm Desert. Jerome Henderson, American Legion Post, 1455 Via Roberto Miguel. Sam Pascal, 373 So. Palm Canyon Drive. Mayor called for any further oral testimony. Reference is hereby made to said transcript of the hearing for a full text of the comments offered by the following person: Bob Welch, 2035 Calle Palo Fierro. There being no further appearances, it was moved ' by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be closed. Mayor stated that the Redevelopment Agency, in session, would then consider the Final Environmental Impact Report on the Redevelopment Plan for the Palm Springs Central Business District Redevelopment Project. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 13, 1973, be approved. Minutes of Community Redevelopment Agency 6-27-73 Page 3 1. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Executive Director reviewed Resolution 017, e entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 017 be adopted. 2. BUDGET AND EXTENSION OF PROGRAM Executive Director recommended that the Agency extend the expiration date of Agreement No. 3, with D. Albert Hoffman, Program Coordinator; :request the City Council to increase loan to the Agency by $8,000; and amend the Agency budget accordingly, to finance 3-month transition period July-August-September, 1973. Resolution 018 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH D. ALBERT HOFFMAN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, FOR SERVICES TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. and Resolution 019, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $8,000 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1973. and Resolution 020, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET FOR THE 1972-73 FISCAL YEAR AND ACCEPTING AN ADDITIONAL LOAN OF' $8,000.00 FROM THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unani- mously carried, that Resolutions 018, 019, and 020 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 9 :25 p.m. , Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. F.D„ ALESHIRE Secretary MINUTES OF CONLn6UNITY REDEVF.LOPIMNT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS A regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Vice Chairman Foster, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, July 1.1, 1973, at 7.30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Garcia, Schlecht & Vice Chairman Foster Absent: Chairman Wiefels APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Garcia, and carried, Wiefels absent, that the minutes of June 27, 1973, be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Chairman declared the meeting adjourned, after which members reconvened as the City Council. F.D. ALESHIRE Secretary 1 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PATH SPRINGS AUGUST 8, 1973 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, of the City e of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, August 8, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council Meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Garcia, Foster & Chairman Wiefels Absent: Mr. Schlecht APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and carried, Schlecht absent, that the minutes of July 11, 1973, be approved. The Agency Treasurer's report was received and filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Wiefels declared the meeting adjourned, after which members reconvened as the City Council. R. J. DS 1ITH Assistant Secretary n MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS SEPTEMBER 12, 1973 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, September 12, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Foster, Beirich, Garcia, Schlecht & Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Garcia, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 8, 1973 be approved. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that Donald A. Blubaugh, City Manager, be appointed Executive Director and Secretary of the Community Redevelop- ment Agency, succeeding former City Manager Frank Aleshire. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the ' meeting adjourned to Wednesday, September 26, 1973, at 7 :30 p.m. , in the Council Chamber; after which, members reconvened as the City Council. 1 NALD A. BI, AUG. Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 26, 1973 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Wednesday, September 26, 1973, pursuant to adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting e of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia, Schlecht & Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Schlecht, seconded by Foster, and unani- mously carried, that the minutes of September 12, 1973, be approved. 1. PILOT PROJECT NO. 1 Assistant Secretary recommended determining Pilot Project No. 1 to be of benefit to the project area; requesting authority of the City to complete the public portion of the Project on City property; and requesting the City to accomplish the work required, in the name of the Agency, and the cost incurred to be identified as an operations loan to the Agency. He stated this project is generally referred to as the Henry Frank Walkway, and is D located in the 200 block of North Palm Canyon Drive. He reviewed details of the cost estimate, contained in his report of September 26, 1973, totalling $52,272.25. Resolution 21 was presented, entitled: OF THE PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE "PILOT" PROJECT #1 WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO THE PROJECT AREA AND REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO ALLOW NECESSARY PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS ON CITY PROPERTY AND THAT THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CONTRACT WITH THE AGENCY TO ACT AS THE AGENCY'S AGENT TO COMPLETE THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE "PILOT" PROJECT WITH SAID COST'S OF SUCH PUBLIC PROJECT TO BE RECORDED AS A LOAN FROM THE CITY TO THE AGENCY. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 21 be adopted. 2. EXTENSION OF PROGRAM, BUDGET AND CONTRACT WITH PROGRAM COORDINATOR Assistant Secretary recommended approving budget of $45,000 for Phase II redevelopment period of October 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974; requesting additional loan from the City Council of $45,000 to finance administration of the Redevelopment Program for Phase II period; and approving extension of contract with D. Albert Hoffman, as Program Coordinator, to June 30, 1974. Minutes of Community Redevelopment Agency 9-26-73 Page 2 2. EXTENSION OF PROGRAM, BUDGET AND CONTRACT WITH PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Continued) Resolution 22 was presented, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH D. ALBERT HOFFMAN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, FOR SERVICES TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. and Resolution 23, entitled: OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $45,000.00 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AGENCY ADMINISTRA- TIVE FUNCTIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 1973 TO JUNE 30, 1974. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that budget in total amount of $45,000, and Resolutions 22 and 23 be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned; after which, members reconvened ' as the City Council. RICHARD SMITH Assistant Secretary 0-00 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS OCTOBER 10, 1973 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the Council Chamber, on Wednesday, October 10, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia, Schlecht & Chairman Wiefels Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Foster, seconded by Schlecht, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of September 26, 1973, be approved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned; after which, members reconvened as the City Council. -:3ONALD A. BLUBAUGHL Secretary n 111111 MINUTES OF COMMUNITY- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS NOVEMBER 14, 1973 ' A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, November 14, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. , following adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting of same date. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Beirich, Foster, Garcia and Chairman Wiefels Absent: Mr. Schlecht APPROVAL OF MINUTES : It was moved by Beirich, seconded by Foster, and carried, Schlecht absent, that the minutes of October 10, 1973 be approved. TREASURER'S REPORT - Received & Ordered filed for period ended September 30, 1973. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned; after which, members reconvened as the City Council. ONALD A. BLUBAUGH Secretary MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DECEMBER 12, 1973 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Wiefels, in the City Council Chamber, on Wednesday, December 12, 1973, 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 Foster, seconded by Beirich, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 14, 1973 be approved. 1. BEN BLANK - PARKING VARIANCE Director of Community Development reported Planning Commission and Downtown Development Advisory Commission joint recommendation to approve variance to allow construction of commercial office building at 285 North Palm Canyon Drive, without providing required parking, subject to conditions con- tained in his report dated December 12, 1973, including require- ment that the property owner participate in any parking assess- ment district established in the vicinity. He stated that the subject property presently contains a small restaurant and three apartments and that the property owner proposes demolition of these structures and construction of a new single story building. He reported the existing development requires 9 spaces, which have not been provided, and, based on current parking standards, the new development would require a total of seven (7) parking spaces. In answer to question by Mr. Schlecht, Director of Community Development reported that prior to issuing a Demolition Permit, the property owner would be required to execute an agreement, approved by the City Attorney, that he will participate in any future parking assessment district. Resolution 24 was presented entitled: (124) OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN APPLICATION BY BEN BLANK FOR VARIANCE FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 285 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Garcia, and unanimously carried that Resolution 24 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT a There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned; after which, members reconvened as the City Council. /NALD A. BLUBAUGH 0 Secretary