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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-03MINUTES PALM DESERT PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1992 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. MINUTES PALM DESERT PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1992 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1992 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1992 *•******** s s s s* s s s s: s: s s: s s s s s: s s s s s s s 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 4