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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1981
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 8:30 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 5. Roy Wilson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant Executive Director
Gregory Stepanicich, Agency Counsel
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Meeting of
August 27, 1981.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY -Demand
Registers for the Months of May, June, & July, 1981.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by McPherson, second by Newbrander, the Consent Calendar was
unanimously approved as presented.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CASE NO. EIR 81-2 - PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPLICANT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION
OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOUNDARIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES.
Chairman Wilson declared the Public Hearing Open and asked for Staff's
report.
Mr. Stepanicich advised the Agency Board that this hearing dealt only
with the project EIR and that testimony on the plan at this time would
be inappropriate. In addition, he noted two changes in the proposed
resolution certifying the EIR:
Change "City" to "Agency" guidelines in No. 2 of the RESOLVED section;
and
Input new list in Section A, "Public Services/Facilities and Utilities
section of the proposed resolution.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
A. CASE NO. EIR 81-2 (Continued)
Mr. Ortega reviewed the proposed resolution, and Mr. Diaz reviewed the
staff report which recommended that the Agency Board accept the EIR
as presented by adoption of Resolution No. 144.
Mr. Steve Smith explained the procedure that had been followed for the
preparation of the EIR and reported to what agencies the document had
been distributed and their subsequent responses.
Mr. Diaz stated for the record that the Redevelopment Agency will do
everything in its power to assure that the constructing agency for the
proposed project will secure all required permits including, but not
limited to, those of the Department of Fish and Game.
Member Puluqi stated that many people had telephoned him not understanding
what tax increment meant and that they will pay no new or added taxes. He
felt this should be explained as much as possible. Mr. Ortega reviewed this for
the benefit of the audience, and Chairman Wilson asked that the media assist
the City in getting the word to the public.
Chairman Wilson invited input from the audience, and none was offered. He
declared the Public Hearing closed.
Member Newbrander asked about the comment by the Living Desert
Reserve relative to the fact that a new and large basin has been built up
there and thus they wonder if that would not be sufficient. Mr. Ortega
responded that the less facilities built, the less environmental impact
there would be and the less financing would be required. He noted that
if the new and existing basin were found sufficient, the engineering plans
would be less.
Member Puluqi congratulated staff on a good job. Member Snyder
expressed the same feelings.
Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Newbrander, Resolution No. 144 was
unanimously adopted as amended.
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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X. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. CITY MANAGER
Mr. Ortega noted that the City Council would go back to Study Session
immediately following the Agency meeting.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
Member Newbrander stated that she wished that all the people had the
opportunity to read the EIR. She stated it was a beautiful document
which took many hours of work from Staff and which was a very
necessary part of the flood control project being proposed for adoption.
Chairman Wilson stated he wish the entire city knew how much time and effort had gone
into the preparation of the document and highly commended staff for an excellent job.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Puluqi, second by McPherson, and unanimous vote, Chairman
Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
. BAY WILSON, CHAIRMAN
SI-IEILA R. GIL AN, SECI,CRY
PALM DESERT REDEVELO TNT AGENCY
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