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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1979
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman McPherson called the meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency to order at 9:45 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Members Absent:
Member Noel J. Brush
Member Alexis D. Newbrander
Member S. Roy Wilson
Vice Chairman James E. McPherson
Also Present:
Martin J. Bouman, Executive Director
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairman Edward D. Mullins (excused)
A. MINUTES of the February 22, 1979, Meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelop-
ment Agency.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Demand Nos. 2-1 & 2-2.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Cancellation of Contracts with Stone and
Youngberg and Rutan and Tucker.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director
to forward letters of cancellation to Stone and
Youngberg and Rutan and Tucker.
Member Wilson moved and Member Brush seconded to approve the Consent Calendar
as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the members present.
:V. RESOLUTIONS
None
,. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
,I. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement with Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
for a Traffic Engineering Study.
Mr. Bouman reported that this was a study to be done in connection
with the Hahn Shopping Center to be located at the northwest corner
Highway 111 and Monterey. It is essentially the same proposal or
agreement that was reviewed with the Agency members in Study Session
last week, with two minor changes. The Agency Attorney suggested a
standard termination clause, and Mr. Williams suggested rewording of
the scope of work section. These changes have been discussed and
agreed to by the consultant.
In response to a question by Member Brush, Mr. Bouman pointed out
that the Agency had chosen to undertake this survey rather than
requiring it of the developer to ensure objectivity. Some problems
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VI. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
will be uncovered, and we do not want them whitewashed. We need t
know the solutions. If it is going to create traffic problems, we
need to know now.
Member Wilson moved and Member Newbrander seconded to approve the Agree
and authorize the Chairman and Executive Director to execute. Motion carried u'
mously with the members present.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Bouman reminded the Agency that they should adjourn to March 3:
B. AGENCY COUNSEL - None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY - None
X. ADJOURNMENT
Member Wilson moved and Member Brush seconded to adjourn the meeting to
March 30, 1979, at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. otion carried unar,
mously. Vice Chairman McPherson adjourned the meeting at •:5 p.m.
E. McPHERSON, V Kk CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SECRET Y TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT,AGENCY
March 22, 1979