HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-03MINUTES
PALM DESERT PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1992
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Richard S. Kelly
Member Walter H. Snyder
Member S. Roy Wilson
Chairman Jean M. Benson
Excused Absence:
Member Buford A. Crites
Also Present:
Bruce A. Altman, Executive Director
Sheila R. Gilligan, Authority Secretary
Doug Phillips, Deputy City Attorney
Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
Richard Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works
Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Executive Director of RDA
Paul Shillcock, ACM/Economic Development Director
Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance
John Wohlmuth, Environmental Conservation Manager
Ray Janes, Redevelopment Agency Administrative Assistant
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUITES of the Parking Authority Meeting of May 28, 1992.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by
unanimous vote of the Parking Authority Board.
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IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS WITH FELIDAE,
INC., PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN REGULATION WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC
PARKING.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that the Parking Authority Board some time ago
approved a resolution of necessity to acquire land for development of a project at Monterey
Avenue and Highway 111. He said what the subject agreement would essentially do is ensure
that the property will be maintained by the developer and that it will always remain public
parking. He said there were other covenants that need to be recorded to make sure this
agreement will run with the land so that if the land is ever sold, the agreement would remain
with the land. He offered to answer any questions.
MRS. RUTH GEIBERSON, 44-875 San Antonio, expressed concern that she had received
notice of this meeting at such a late date. She objected to this matter and said she and her
mother had purchased their property as a homestead over 20 years ago, planned to stay there
forever, and had plans for their entire lot. She added that she felt the laws of eminent
domain had no grounds in this matter and said she was pleading for the Parking Authority
Board to leave her home and property alone. She also expressed concern with the impacts
of the proposed development on the traffic and environment.
Member Wilson asked what the next step would be if the Board were to approve this
agreement.
Administrative Assistant Dave Yrigoyen responded that the other proceedings are legal ones
that are tied up in the courts, and it would be best not to discuss them at this time. He said
the agreement was for the purpose of providing controls on the developer, and there are
conditions which the developer must adhere to.
Member Wilson asked what the procedure was for the acquisition of a property and whether
it comes after the development plan has been approved.
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Mr. Erwin responded that generally speaking, the acquisition of land would come after the
development plan has been approved but before the development takes place. He added that
if the Board wished, he could have a complete report prepared for the next meeting. He said
there had been a plan approved by the Council and a resolution of necessity adopted which
has certain parameters and uses for the property. That plan is moving ahead, and this matter
is part of that plan.
Member Wilson asked whether the Authority could retain control of the land that has been
acquired until such time as the developer moves forward with the development.
Mr. Ortega responded that the Authority will always keep control and will be the owner of
that parcel of land; the developer would pay for the costs of the acquisition. This agreement
would ensure that the parcel will be developed and authorizes us to record covenants on that
parcel to make sure it is not used for any other purpose and that there are no restrictions
about the parking so that it stays parking. He said if the development were not to take place
for some reason, we would have a piece of property owned by the Parking Authority which
could be made available in conjunction with any other privately owned project.
Member Wilson asked whether that land could also remain in the usage it is currently in, and
Mr. Ortega responded that if there were no project there would be no reason to develop the
property. Member Wilson stated he would hate to see the Authority acquire a piece of land
that someone else wants, turn it into a vacant lot, and let it set there for the next ten to fifteen
years. He said he would rather see us own it for a $1 per year lease and let it be used for
its current purpose.
Mr. Erwin responded that that was an option that was available to the Authority.
Councilman Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the agreement with Felidae, Inc.
(Contract No. P07050), providing for certain regulation with regard to public parking and authorizing the
execution of said agreement. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote.
VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. OLD BUSINESS
None
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X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Parking Authority Board,
Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
)SHEILA II.LIGAN, SECRETARY
PALM D R i PARKING AUTHORITY
JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN
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