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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-19MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1981 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member James E. McPherson Vice chairman Alexis D. Newbrander Member Romeo S. Puluqi Member Walter H. Snyder Chairman S. Roy Wilson Also Present: Martin 3. Bouman, Executive Director Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant Executive Director William Strausz, Agency Counsel III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Paim Desert Redevelopment Agency Meeting of October 22, 1981. Rec: Approve as presented. B. DEMAND REGISTER FOR PAYMENTS MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1981. Rec: Approve as presented. C. AUDIT REPORT FOR THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1981, As Prepared by THOMAS, BYRNE do SMITH. Rec: Receive and file. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Puluqi, the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as presented. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL (See City Council Minutes of November 19, 1981). Chairman Wilson noted that he would preside as Mayor. Mayor Wilson declared the Public Hearing Open and asked for the Staff Report. Del Claussen, Deputy City Clerk, stated that notices of the Joint Public Hearing were published and mailed as provided by law. Mr. Ortega reviewed the following studies that had been made: 1. Master Drainage Plan for the City of Palm Desert. 2. Whitewater River Basin Study by U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. 3. Flood Insurance Study, City of Palm Desert. 4. Flood Insurance Study, City of Indian Wells. 5. Preliminary Investigation of Assessment Proceedings for Flood Hazard Correction for the City of Paim Desert. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY November 19, 1981 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL 6. The Bechtel Plan. Mr. Ortega presented the following Staff Report: "Each of you has before you the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 1 and the Redevelopment Plan, which I shall hereafter refer to as the Redevelopment Plan, as amended. You also have before you a resolution of the Planning Commission and a resolution of the Project Area Committee approving the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan and recommending the approval and adoption by the City Council. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency have been presented over the last several months with various documents which demonstrate that the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1 of the Agency by this proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan is a blighted area within the meaning of that term under the Community Redevelopment Law." (Mr. Ortega then set before the Council all the reports and information which they had received and were about to receive and briefly described or summarized each report.) Mr. Ortega continued: "As can be seen from these documents, the territory to be added to the Project Area is characterized by properties which suffer from economic dislocation, deterioration, and disuse because of the existence of lots and other areas which are subject to being submerged by water and by the existence of inadequate public improvements and public facilities which cannot be remedied by private or governmental action without redevelopment. For example, Mr. Lowell Weeks, Chief Engineer of the Coachella Valley Water district has reported to the Fiscal Review Committee formed in connection with the subject proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan that certain territory within the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1 will not be developed without these flood control improvements. Also, certain members of the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County, at their regular meeting of November 17, 1981, noted that these flood control improvements were necessary for development and also necessary to protect and preserve the public health and safety in the area." (Mr. Ortega referred again to documents which show the area's vulnerability to flooding.) "As can also be determined from the various reports before the City Council and Redevelopment Agency this evening, other blighting characteristics of the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1 include the laying out of lots in disregard of the contours and other topography or physical characteristics of the ground and surrounding conditions. For example, all subdivisions built with the subject territory without provisions for flood control. As can also be determined from these documents, blighting characteristics cause a reduction of or a lack of proper utilization of the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1 to such an extent that it constitutes a serious physical, social, and economic burden on the City of Palm Desert, the City of Indian Wells, and the County of Riverside which cannot be reasonably expected to be reversed or alleviated by private enterprise acting alone. Again, I point out to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency the comments of Mr. Weeks. Furthermore, the Villages of Bella Vista and the development of Ironwood are two major developments which have been stymied by inadequate flood control facilities. These documents which have been presented to the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency over the Last several months and again this evening demonstrate that the Project Area is a blighted area, the redevelopment of which is necessary to effectuate the public purpose declared in the Community Redevelopment Law. -2- MIINUTES DALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY November 19, 1981 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * EV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL The Redevelopment Plan, as amended, will provide for the redevelopment of the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1 in conformance with the Community Redevelopment Law and the interest of the public peace, health, safety and welfare, by providing public improvements in the form of flood control facilities which, in turn, will alleviate a substantial hindrance to development in the area. The Redevelopment Plan, as amended, provides for the allocation of tax revenues to the Redevelopment agency from the territory to be added to the Project Area No. 1 to pay the principal of and interest on indebtedness incurred to finance the flood control project. The staff has prepared projections of tax increment revenues which will be available to the Agency to pay such indebtedness. These projections have been made available to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency and confirmed by the Agency's financial consultants, Birr, Wilson & company of San Francisco. As can be seen from these projections, the adoption and carrying out of the Redevelopment Plan is economically sound and feasible. The carrying out of the Redevelopment Plan, as amended, and the construction of the flood control project described in the Redevelopment Plan, as amended, will, as shown by these various documents, promote the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of the City of Palm Desert, the City of Indian Wells, and the County of Riverside and will effectuate the purpose and policy of the Community Redevelopment Law. The proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan provides for the condemnation of real property where necessary for the provision of the flood control facilities. (Mr. Ortega turned to Exhibits to show affected properties.) The Redevelopment Plan, as amended, and the reports and information submitted to the City Council pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33352 demonstrate that adequate provision has been made for payment for property to be acquired as provided by law. No person or family will be displaced from Project Area No. 1 as a result of this Amendment. However, in the unlikely event that some unforeseen circumstance requires relocation, the Agency has a feasible plan for the relocation of any family or person which may be displaced from the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1. The inclusion of any lands, buildings or improvements in the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1 which may not be or which are not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare is necessary for the effective redevelop- ment of the area of which they are a part and any such area included is necessary for the effective redevelopment of the territory to be added to the Project Area No. 1 and is not included for the purpose of obtaining the allocation of tax revenues from such area without other substantial justifica- tion for its inclusion. As can be seen from the documents before you this evening, the elimination of these blighting characteristics and the redevelopment of the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1 by the construction of the subject flood control facilities could not be reasonably expected to be accomplished by private enterprise acting along without the aid and assistance of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. The County of Riverside has approved a proposed Cooperative Agreement between the City of Palm Desert, the Redevelopment Agency, and the County which permits the County to retain a portion of tax revenues which would otherwise be allocated to the Redevelopment Agency and thereby alleviating -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY November 19, 1981 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL any financial burden or detriment to any taxing agency deriving tax revenues from the territory to be added to Project Area No. 1. Based upon the reports and other information before you tonight, it is the recommendation of the staff that the Redevelopment Agency and City Council approve the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 1 of the Agency." Mr. Ortega introduced letters in FAVOR of and in OPPOSITION to the Plan (attached hereto and made a part of these Minutes as Exhibit "A".) Mayor Wilson stated that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency would at this point hear from any member of the public wishing to speak on the item. MR. GEORGE RITTER, 73-899 Highway 111, Palm Desert, thanked everyone who had participated in working out this Plan. He stated he was in favor and that all would benefit in the long run. MR. DAVID BOND, 44-532 San Pascual, Palm Desert, questioned if this was to be a permanent expansion of the Redevelopment Agency in all its aspects or limited to flood control. Mayor Wilson responded that this expansion area would be limited to the flood control plan. MR. BRUCE LLOYD, General Manager, Marrakesh, questioned if the plans for raising monies for the project failed, would the taxes then be passed on to the taxpayers. Mayor Wilson stated that this could not be passed on to the taxpayer. MS. CAROL STEERE, Buena Circle, Palm Desert, questioned if the public would be allowed to provide any input. Mayor Wilson reviewed the plans for debris basins and the concrete lined channel. He stated that due to the tight schedule, there would be no further input from the public on the Plan. He stated that the Water District is the responsible agency and that the City is merely trying to provide a method of funding. MR. ROBERT ENSLOW, Vintage Properties, stated that since the Agency had expanded to include that part of Indian Wells which included Vintage, they would request a share of the potential revenues for reimbursement for monies they have spent on flood control. He noted the developer has spent $5 Million on flood control for their project. MS. FAITH LADLOW, Parosella, Palm Desert, stated that everyone should be pleased with what the City is doing and questioned what effect this Plan would have on the Federal Flood Insurance Program. Mr. Ortega responded that the rates should be decreased. MR. ROBERT FREE, 73-008 Willow, Palm Desert, requested clarification of the financing. Mayor Wilson reviewed the various sources of revenue and noted that with the implementation of flood control, all property values should increase. MS. ANNETTE COLLINS, 75-323 Palm Shadow Drive, Indian Wells, asked if Indian Wells decides to start their own plan, could they use that area within Indian Wells. Mr. Ortega replied that in that event and under Redevelopment Law, Palm Desert would coordinate with Indian Wells to give them back their property. Mayor Wilson asked for any further testimony. There being none, he declared the Joint Public Hearing Closed and asked for the vote. -4- MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY November 19, 1981 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL Councilman Snyder moved to receive the public testimony noting written testimony received prior to the Hearing and to overrule all oral and written objections. Councilman Puluqi seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously by the City Council. Member McPherson moved to receive the public testimony noting written testimony received prior to the Hearing and to overrule all oral and written objections. Member Newbrander seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously by the Redevelop- ment Agency. Councilman Newbrander moved to adjourn the City Council Meeting to immediately following adjournment of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Councilman Snyder seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CHAIRMAN WILSON RECONVENED THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:02 P.M. V. REPORTS A. REPORTS AND INFORMATION RERQUIRED BY HEALTH do SAFETY CODE SECTION 33352. Mr. Ortega stated this report has been available for the public to view and the availability of the report has been published twice. He recommended approval by Minute Motion. Member Puluqi moved and Member McPherson seconded to approve the Report and to transmit it to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously. VI. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 145 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS AMENDED. Member Snyder moved to waive further reading and adopt Resrblution No. 145, approving the Redevelopment Plan, as amended. Member Newbrander seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. RESOLUTION NO. 146 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING AN ADVANCE FROM THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BEAU- TIFICATION OF HIGHWAY 111. Mr. Bouuman stated this resolution would accept costs associated with the project Mrs. Henderson commented on earlier. He recommended approval by adoption of Resolution No. 146, noting the monies would ultimately be paid back to the City. Member Newbrander moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 146. Member Puluqi seconded the motion; carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. Mr. Ortega stated this Agreement was approved by the Board of Supervisors. He thanked the County Auditor/Controller's Office and County Counsel. This Agreement would allow the sharing of tax increments, and he recommended approval by Minute Motion. -5- MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY November 19, 1981 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Member McPherson moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside and to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to execute. Member Newbrander seconded the motion; carried unanimously. VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None X. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY Member McPherson moved to have staff prepare a Resolution of Appreciation for Mr. Ortega for his fine work in getting this project going. He also suggested a commendation go in his personnel file. Member Snyder seconded the motion; carried unanimously. XII. ADJOURNMENT Member Snyder moved to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to Wednesday, November 25, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. Member McPherson seconded the motion; carried unanimously. Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. ai d-3Tjnounced there would be a short break before reconvening the City Council me .• 1 OY/WILSON CHAIRMAN ATTEST: I DEL CLAUSSE , ASSISTANCRE "RY PALM DESERT REDEVELfJB{nfENT AGENCY -6- !.:INUTES :DINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" ESTABLISHED 1N 1918 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY November 19, 1981 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058 • COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONE (714) 398-2651 DIRECTORS RAYMOND R. RUMMONOS, PRESIDENT TELLIS CODEKAS, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN P POWELL PAUL W. NICHOLS STEVE D. BUXTON • R-v Yilsoa Ch:,irr'an of the Rna rr', ad",eiopment .gene• ,.1 UY ); :ails he1.rri '.5-- ! j Drirly Pent 1-age 7stim Desert, Cali[o-. _, 9??t(i Der': ",t. 1.4_1-.nll: 'lovemher t'S, OFFICERS LOWELL O. WEEKS. GENERAL MANAGER —CHIEF ENGINEER BERNARDINE SUTTON, SECRETARY ?� 1 VICTOR B HARDY, AUDITOR REDWINE AND SHERRILL. ATTORNEYS • this letter be ente,sd Into the record ,;. ^ottr N.;:•ember hearing concerning the formation of the enlarged itedevelopne t A,! -!cc, wic:hle the City of Pahl Desert. This District ,oisho.. to go on recor.1 in-.^,vo'- n/ t:Te Radeve!onr:•I! as; lone as the fund-1 are uFed solel" for the construction and imo,c•'✓eAcot 3f stormwater. rac; 1 Y i.es ror 1iid an arn' o t v: 1 1= - St:orrnwatet Channels. 1h. recognize, of I horse. t`tnr under the law tu-oi 1 :.lust he _: C COTT.. housing. . e1 7 ' v � ` IY 1 / Jell '). *iP?'.s c'm2r,1 `tiaha.,;er-"'hic` .:^o{nee-- c 1::1; ti 1 Bounaa. `lan=^er Roy JC!:.o:., idevcr Cit of r".;'^I Maser'' TRUE CONSERVATION USE WATER WISELY - 7 MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" av isoe�vmu Daniel m McLaughlin MASONRY P.O. BOX 922 • CRYSTAL BAY, NV 89402 • (702) 831-4402 • (918) 548-4490 October 28, 1981 City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Gentlemen: November 19, 19£ I 0 2 a VI 15 8 CITY CLEF :S I am in receipt of your October 1, 1981, letter advising me of the Amdended Redevelopment Plan to solve flooding problems in the Project Area described. I would, at this time, like to go on record as being totally against any such redevelopment program. I feel that this plan will only raise taxes and solve nothing. I am quite happy with my street and the surrounding area and would like nothing changed at this time. Very truly yours, / / -L, Daniel McLaughlin DMC:dor - 8 - :MUTES )INT PUBLIC HEARING :DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" November 19, 1981 Caaejce& VON Reetesiisa aid Park 'Maxie/ POST OFFICE DRAWER YYY 46-350 SOUTH JACKSON STREET • INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92202 November 16, 1981 Mr. Marty Bouman City Manager, City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickley Pear Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Bouman After looking at the alternatives and justifications for the City's proposed Redevelopment Area for Flood Control, we have come to the following conclusions: 1) The reasoning for establishment of some type of agency to build and pay for flood control measures in the Palm Desert area seem valid in light of the two major floods (September 1976 and July 1979). 2) The establishment of a Redevelopment District will curtail any Recreation District growth within the confines of the said area. Most probably there will be gradual reduction of Recreation District services within this area, due to continued inflation, population growth within the area, and frozen tax growth imposed by the establishment of the Redevelopment District. Even a moritorium on building would not allow growth or even the retention of the present level of service. With positive population growth the district would have to increase service fees and charges throughout the district in an attempt to offset expenses incurred in the redevelopment area. 3) Therefore, the establishment of a Redevelopment District will be detrimental to Recreation District services within the area for the life of the Redevelopment Program. 4) If the City would agree to sharing the incremental increase or dedicate the District's share of the 2% annual growth the possibility of marginal offset of funds would help sustain present level of service. Respectfully, ) Lee B. Hirt President - 9 MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" November 19, 1981 (714) 3(5-2831 City AinAdiart elk 45-300 CLUB DRIVE • INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92260 November 6, 1981 Howard D. Stephens, Auditor -Controller County of Riverside 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, CA 92501 RE: Fiscal Review Committee, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Dear Mr..Stephens: Representatives of the City of Indian Wells have participated in the two Fiscal Review Committee meetings of September 21 and October 23. It is our belief that the redevelopment project for flood control and implementation of Bechtel 1-A Modified is a project that will be beneficial to Palm Desert, County of Riverside and Indian Wells. This project is necessary for protection of life and property presently existing in the proposed project area. Additionally it will protect property that may not be buildable at this time due to its possible inundation by flooding. We believe the County will share in the benefits as property within the County on the outskirts of the City of Palm Desert will he enhanced by these improvements. For this reason it is recommended that the Fiscal Review Committee recommend support for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency in this effort. It is also recommended that 100% of the increment generated be remanded to the Redevelopment Agency which will indicate uninimity for such a regionally important project. We look forward to holding the joint public hearing on November 19 between the cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells to further consider this matter. PEP/clh Distribute d2k4 ►6 4'44t Yours very truly, CITY OF INDILLS dE --1444.:evAg. „e1.4.44.‘J PRINCE E. PIERSON City Manager - 10 - November 19, 1981 `•tINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" UpYfffoTitii.9I I IN. 4A ,grAl• �w fii.71A+��.IA'. To 1 ECEIV Er, COACHELLA VALLEY PI,IBLLC CE I ERY DISTRICT dd AAII J , Aft 12 CITY cu7; ;:;.; November 5, 19✓ 4 :c, Mr. Ramon A. Diaz City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 42-275 Frickley Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. Diaz The Coachella Valley Cemetery District wishes to inform you of the fact, that our services and facilities are available to 99,538 people, which lives within our cemetery district. These population figures are from the office of the Riverside County Auditor —Controller for year 1980. These services were made available for this area of over 2,300 square miles in 1927. Each year the demand for more cemetery space increases with the population growth. We anticipate the necessity of developing three acres of grave spaces at an estimated cost of 375,000.00 during the next three years. The loss of 39,900.00 per year for a period of twenty or more years would seriously curtail our future development necessary to serve the people of Palm Desert and the other 90,000 people in our district. The redevelopment agency would be using over IIf per cent of the districts' total tax monies the first year. 82-925 AVENUE 52 0 COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 0 PHONE (714) 398-3221 MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" 1_.1111 i f-rrrrru i i I I I\ 1 COACHELLA VALLEY PUBLIC CEMETERY DISTRICT Mr. Ramon A. Diaz Page 2 November 5, 1981 November 19, 19 This could cause the cost of an individual burial to be increased as much as $38.00, adding this to the normal increase of cost per year, could amount to $70.00 to $90.00 in a one year period. Certainly an unfair increase to be forced upon the other 91 per cent of the population of our district. After serious consideration of this matter, the Board of Directors, ask that you would exclude the district from your Redevelopment Plan, now and in the future, so that we might serve all the people ecually within our boundaries. 64 truly yours ohn I. Richards gecretary-Superintendent JIR/b cc: Supervisor McCandless S. Roy Wilson 82-925 AVENUE 52 o COACHELLA. CALIFORNIA 92236 0 PHONE (714) 398-3221 - 12 - :INUTES OINT PUBLIC HEARING EDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" liarNl2o rt Pal as PropertyCh r�erts Assoc iatioq 76.48‘ MONTECITO DR. / INDIAN WELLS, CA. 92260 November 19, 1981 75 406 Montecito Dr., Indian Wells, Ca 92260 Telephone: 714 346 4040 October 19, 1931 'Ir. S. Roy Wilson, Chairman Board of Directors Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency City of Palm Desert 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, California 92260 Dear Mr. Wilson: Your Certified Letter, dated October 1, 1931, has been received and is hereby ac*knowledged. The Board of Directors of the Rancho Palmeras Property Owners Association by a unanimous vote hereby notify you that they have no desire to particpate in your redevelopment agency. This letter is being written to you to make it a matter of record that our organization representing an area which you have unilaterally decided to include in the area subject to your jurisdictions does not wish to be included. There are several reasons for our desire to remain out of your agency: 1. This area has no political accountability to you and Palm Desert. This is a classic case of "Taxation without representation", an issue which was settled in these United States some years ago. 2. This move means that Palm Desert will benefit by receiving tax revenues that might better be spent under the jurisdiction of Indian WElls, in which political segment, we, as voters, have some voice and control. 3. We strenuously disagree with the classification of flood danger areas which shows this area, which has historically never had a flood recorded, with a higher flood danger, than the area bordering tie flood drain channel South of Fairway and at the base of the mountains in El Dorado, which have had floods with virtual]} every major storm. The facts behind this rating system are simply untrue. 4. Your letter of October 1, 1981 states in the second Paragraph of Page 3: "The scope and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan include, but not limited to: " - 13 - MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" November 19, 1981 Page 2, letter to Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, 10/19/81 The phrase "but not limited to:" allows you complete freedom to do anything that might enter your mind. For example, recent articles in the Desert Sun described a Redevelopment Agency project to build a Sports complex on Cook Street North of hiway 111. How such a complex would benefit our area, Indian Wells, or for that matter anyone except the promoters of sporting events escapes me. The point is that this phrase grants you unrestricted freedom in the future course of your redevelopment agency. 5. Finally, we are not aware of any agreement of Indian Wells to particpate in this Redevelopment Agency. If such an Agreement exists, we would appreciate receiving a copy of it. Please enter this letter on the record of the Scheduled Public Hearing of this date as being opposed to the inclusion of the Rancho Palmeras Area (bordered by Hiway 111 on the North, Fairway on the South, Cook St. on the West, and Rancho Palmeras Drive on the East) in the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Yours very truly, Copies to: Vincent A. van Praag 67 President 1981. Prince Pearson, city Manager, Indian WElls. T*o City Council of Indian Wells The Board of Directors of the Rancho Palmeras Property Owners' Association. - 14 - MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" Joseph J. Lickteig Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Mr. S. Roy Wilson, Chairman Board of Directors Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Mr. Wilson: November 19, 1981 One Scot Lad Lane Lansing. Illinois 60438 312/895-2300 0 999 9 8 RECE!'VED October 12, 1981 '8I al IS An f0 Z8 CrlYCL`r,;cg OFFICE I received today a certified letter from your office which was addressed to Mr. Roger Turner. This is to advise you that I am now the owner of the property which Roger Turner formerly owned having purchased same from him. I would appreciate receiving an explanation regarding your letter of October 1, 1981. Namely, what does this mean to me, what concerns should I have as to a flood control facility. I am sorry to say that I will be unable to attend your November 19 meeting as I will not be in Palm Springs at that time. Expecting an early reply from you, I am JJLickteig/pb cc: Alta Property Management Sincerely yours, - 15 - ) MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" November 19, 198: (mg aclivanzezi'amIlig= 45-275 PRICKLY PEAR LANE', PALWD68ERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 TELEPHONE (714) 346-06 OEWVED' OD 13 At1'11 40 •tt October 1, 1981 OITY CLERKS OFFICE Dear Property owner: RED t.OPMENT AGENCY The;Palm Desert City Counci;l'.and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency have scheduled a Joint P+tbil a Hearing on the proposed Amendment tb.the Palm Desert Redevelopmen 1an for the purpose of financing and under- taking flood control fa_ ties. The Joint Public Hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 1981, in the City Council Chambers, 45-275 Prickly Pea! Lane, Palm Desert',,California. Enclosed is a copy of the Notice of Hearing and a'copy of the map show- ing the Amended Project Area'Boundaries. The purpose of amending the Redevelopment Plan is to finance a project which will solve flooding problems in the Project Area. s Participating in this project, by mutual agreement, are the City of Indian Wells and the County of Riverside. Some properties within 'Indian Wells and the County of Riverside are also included as a part of this project. The Amended Redevelopment Plan is available: for your inspection at the office of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, City of Palm Desert, City Hall, 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane, Palm Desert, California 92260 Sin reFg��'" j 4 Mr. Wilson— How much is this going to cost the unit owners inn Indian Creek villa? An& How much is the Fed. Governnfe Sk, ROY WILSON, CHAIRMAN involved.? DOARD OF DIRECTORS PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SRW/ CLO/srq Enclosures (2) 'f% G - 16 - aNUTES 10INT PUBLIC HEARING tEDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" ii-,///?, e5,7 fieza4..." 4/u 2Y-frx.,e /zid-e--e4eiez,At eaY.,•/.221,/ LWAL:7447<‘)4 ea-e- WfLetc, Vga, 1 fo. --A,--fr.2,16 104 42.-^4d,ruzA4Z? /7X444141,A5Zr Agt November 19, 1981 Ike MINUTES JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT "A" /C/74/ )ep_ aptudite446.4yo/ma-azut � -r& November 19, 1981 N N c CD ILLS CD w c