HomeMy WebLinkAboutPostponement of New Appointments to the Citizens Adversary Committee for PA4 and Housing CommissionCITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVE THE POSTPONEMENT OF NEW APPOINTMENTS TO
THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA
NO. 4 AND THE HOUSING COMMISSION UNTIL FURTHER
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE DISSOLUTION
OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPEMNT AGENCY
SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Redevelopment Manager
DATE: January 12, 2012
CONTENTS: Project Area 4 Boundary Map
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the postponement of new appointments to the
Citizen's Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 and the Housing
Commission until additional information is available regarding the
dissolution of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency.
Background
Project Area No. 4 is one of four Redevelopment Project Areas within the City of Palm
Desert. Project Area No. 4 was established in 1993, and consists of properties
bounded by Country Club Drive, Washington Street, Fred Waring Drive, and El Dorado
(see map attached). As part of the formation of the Project Area No. 4, the Agency
Board established a Citizens' Advisory Committee, which provides input to the
Redevelopment Agency Board on matters directly related to redevelopment of
commercial, industrial, affordable housing, and public uses in the Project Area. The
Committee membership is reserved for residents within the Project Area boundary. The
Citizens' Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 has 11 appointed members.
Currently there are four vacancies on the committee.
On December 29, 2011, California Supreme Court issued a ruling on Assembly Bill 1X
26 and Assembly Bill 1X 27. The two measures intended to eliminate 400
redevelopment agencies in the California. In the ruling, the Supreme Court upheld AB 26
but invalidated AB 27; therefore, the State can eliminate redevelopment agencies.
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 and Housing Commission are
directly linked to the existence of the Redevelopment Agency. If the Redevelopment
Agency is dissolved in the future, the Committee's participation may not be required.
Staff Report
Postponement of the Project Area No. 4 Committee Member Appointments
January 12, 2012
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Staff recommends that the City Council postpone the appointment of new members to
the Committee until additional information is available regarding the timing and schedule
of the wind down period for the Redevelopment Agency. Staff is currently working with
our legal team to determine the implications and timing of AB 26. Once staff has
additional information, we will return to the City Council with a recommendation.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact to the City.
Submitted By:
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