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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-07-28MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1977 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mullins called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 1977, in City Hall Council Chambers. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Absent: Member Brush Member McPherson Member Wilson Chairman Mullins Also Present: Member Newbrander Martin J. Bouman, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Les Pricer, Assistant to the Executive Director Ralph Cipriani, Associate Planner III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the June 23, 1977, Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Rec: Approve as presented. B. MINUTES of the June 30, 1977, Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Demand No. 6-2. Rec: Approve as presented. Member Brush moved and Member McPherson seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the members present. V. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENTING TO A JOINT HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 11, 1977, TO CONSIDER REDEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3. Mr. Bouman stated this was a companion measure action on the Redevelopment Agency which was taken by the City Council, scheduled for August 11, 1977. Member Wilson moved and Member Brush seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 58. Motion carried unanimously with the members present. July 28, 1977 Page 1 V. RESOLUTIONS (Continued) B. RESOLUTION NO. 59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES' POSITION OF OPPOSTIION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 766. Mr. Bouman stated this was an action requested by the League of California Cities on the part of all cities having a Redevelop- ment Agency. This bill requires redevelopment agencies to reimburse districts organized or operating under the Fire Protection Dis- trict Law of 1961, for tax revenues diverted from the District's treasury due to tax -increment financing. The League has urged all redevelopment agencies to assist and oppose this bill. Member Brush stated it was best to repeal it altogether and not do it piece -meal. Mr. Bouman replied this had been tried but it didn't work. Member McPherson moved and Member Brush seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 59. Motion carried unanimously with the members present. C. RESOLUTION NO. 60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING A CONTRACT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES. Mr. Bouman stated this had to do with the $500,000 loan that the City had intended to obtain from City National Bank. The bank has requested there be an opinion as to the full legality and tax exempt status being an independent bond counsel. He continued the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch has been highly rec- commended to us, they are a well -qualified firm, and their fee will not exceed $2,500. He pointed out this was a minimum fee for this service and requested Council to approve this resolution. Mayor Mullins stated they all had met representatives of this firm and approved of them. Member McPherson moved and Member Wilson seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 60. Motion carried unanimously with the members present. D. RESOLUTION NO. 61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DEgRT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING THE CONTRACT FOR PLANNING SERVI ES WITH GRUNWALD, CRAWFORD, AND ASSOCIATES. Mr. Bouman stated the Agency members would recall when this contract was negotiated the Prototype Block Area of the Redevelopment Agency was left out. He continued Mr. Grunwald can now prepare a 50 scale drawing for a 160-acre lot, at a cost of between $2,000 and $3,000. He concluded by saying we feel the charge to perform these services was a fair price. Member Wilson moved and Member McPherson seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 61. Motion carried unanimously with the members present. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS None July 28, 1977 Page 2 IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. CITY ATTORNEY None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY Chairman Mullins asked how close Grunwald was on this project. Mr. Bouman stated they will wind up the project for final draft by the middle of August, perhaps sooner. The final report could be finished by September 1. Mr. Bouman continued he and Les Pricer have been working on making a recommendation to the Members on the selection and negotiation for a contract for a bond and long term funding program. He continued he had discussed this with the City Attorney and Mr. Erwin stated it would be wise to do this. He further stated next Thursday Mr. James Magner of the firm Hornblower, Weeks, Noyes, and Trast would be meeting with the Agency so we will be able to meet him at that time. At the time Mr. Grunwald's final plan is ready, they will be ready. XI. ADJOURNMENT Member McPherson moved and Member Wilson seconded to adjourn the meeting Motion carried unanimously with the members present. Chairman Mullins adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. ,kDWARD D. MULLI S, MAYOR ATTEST: SHEILA R. GIAN, CITY ERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALA July 28, 1977 Page 3