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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FEBRUARY 6, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the
City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the
meeting was convened in open session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in
accordance with Agency procedures on February 1, 2002.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nichols, Vintage Market Place, stated that there is a growing perception of people who
enjoy downtown Palm Springs that one can not find a place to park, so why go; that
many of the merchants paid in-lieu parking fees; that the fund should be used to
purchase additional parking areas; and that a positive message needs to be sent out so
that people once again start frequenting the downtown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve the Minutes of December 19, 2001 was presented; after
which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously
carried that the Minutes be approved.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
A. GEIGER, LLC EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE
Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Exclusive Agreement to
Negotiate with Geiger, LLC on Agency and privately owned parcels of 38 acres
located at the corner of Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road. A-----.
Executive Director withdrew the item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant Secretary
MINUTES OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
February 20, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs,
California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200
Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 5:00 p.m., at which time, the
City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the
meeting was convened in open session.
ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and
Chairman Kleindienst
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted
in accordance with Agency procedures on February 15, 2002.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All
Entities) - See items on Page 6 of agenda this date.
PUBLIC HEARING: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:
A. REPAYMENT AND RELENDING OF CRA LOANS
Recommendation: That the Agency approve loan repayments and new loans at
6% interest from the General Fund, to include appropriation for Desert Shadows
off-site improvements for $185,000, effective March 1, 2002 for Merged Project
Areas 1 and 2.
Director of Redevelopment reviewed the staff report, and asked Director of
Finance to clarify need for this action.
Director of Finance stated that this is a "housekeeping" item, which is required by
Redevelopment Law; and that the net indebtedness remains the same, and the
net effect on the General Fund is zero.
Resolutions 1162, 1163, 1164 and 1165 (4) as recommended were presented;
after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and carried by
the following vote that Resolutions 1162, 1163, 1164, and 1165 be adopted.
AYES: Members Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Chairman Kleindienst
NO: None
ABSTAIN: Member Mills
ABSENT: None
CRA Minutes
02-20-02, Page 2
B. GEIGER LLC— EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE
Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Exclusive Agreement to
Negotiate with Geiger, LLC on Agency and privately owned parcels of
approximately 38 acres at the corner of Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road.
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Director of Redevelopment reviewed the staff report.
Agency Counsel stated that there is an issue regarding a good faith deposit.
Director of Redevelopment stated that if the Agency desires, a good faith deposit
requirement could be added to the agreement at this time.
Chairman stated that a $10,000 good faith deposit would satisfy the Agency.
Resolution 1166 as revised to include a good faith deposit of $10,000 was
presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and
unanimously carried that R1166 be adopted.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
PATRICIA A. SANDERS
Assistant Secretary
BARBARA J. WHITE
Assistant City Clerk