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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1987
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 7:14 p.m. for the
purpose of conducting a Joint Public Hearing.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson
Member Buford A. Crites
Member Walter H. Snyder
Chairman Richard S. Kelly
Excused Absence:
Member S. Roy Wilson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director
David Yrigoyen, Administrative Assistant
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Mary P. Frazier, Deputy City Clerk/Assistant Agency Secretary
Ramon A. Diaz, Director of Community Development/Planning
Richard J. Folkers, Director of Public Works
Kirby J. Warner, General Services Director
III. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL CORE AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
AND ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT. (Continued from the meeting of June 25, 1987).
Mr. Ortega reported that this matter had been continued to
allow the Agency Board/City Council to meet with the
Project Area Committee regarding areas of concern.
Mr. Phil Drell, Associate Planner, reviewed the memo dated
July 9, 1987, outlining additions and alternatives to the
Commercial Core Area Specific Plan which were the result
of the meeting between the Agency Board/City Council and
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the Project Area Committee. He made corrections to the
memo as follows:
Item #1: "...requirements of property owners. residents,
developers and the Redevelopment Agency and City with
within a particular sub -area."
Item #4: Change to read: "Local residential streets may
be cul-de-sac'd north of the superblock. if deemed
desirable by affected property owners, residents,
Redevelopment Agency, and City."
Mayor/Chairman Kelly noted that this was a continued public
hearing and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this
request. None was offered. He declared the public hearing
closed.
Mayor/Chairman Kelly requested clarification of Specific
Policy #2 on Page 25 of the preliminary plan.
Council/Board concurred that it should read as follows:
"The RDA shall assist if necessary in the purchase of the
Hoams Pool property, making it available to be included in
the planning."
Councilman/Member Snyder moved to waive further reading and
adopt City Council Resolution No. 87-30 and Agency Resolution 207,
approving the Commercial Core Area Specific Plan. Motion was seconded by
Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
Member Crites moved to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency meeting
at 7:28 p.m. until immediately following adjournment of the City Council
meeting. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of
the Agency Board.
Chairman Kelly reconvened the Redevelopment Agency meeting at
8:45 p.m.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency
of July 9, 1987.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. STATEMENT OF CASH TRANSACTIONS Dated May 31, 1987.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon motion by Benson, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar
was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
VI. RESOLUTIONS
None
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
Vlll. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH LAMA/PALM DESERT
PROPERTIES ASSOC.
Member Snyder reviewed the memo dated July 16, 1987,
noting that the Economic Development Committee had
determined it was in the best interests of the City and
Agency to extend this agreement for 180 days in order to
work out various matters.
Chairman Kelly asked whether the City and Agency would
stand to lose something if this extension was not
approved. Snyder responded that what had already been
done would be jeopardized if this was not approved.
Member Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request
and authorize the Chairman to execute same. Motion was seconded by
Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board.
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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X. OLD BUSINESS
None
XI. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Crites, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of
the Agency Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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RICHARD S. KELLY, MAYOR
MARY P. FRER, ASSISTA SECRETARY TO
THE PALM D RT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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