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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-29MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1979 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mullins called the Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 8:32 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 1979, in City Hall Council Chambers. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Member Noel J. Brush Member Alexis D. Newbrander Member S. Roy Wilson Chairman Edward D. Mullins Also Present: Member James E. McPherson (Excused Absence) Martin J. Bouman, Executive Director Les Pricer, Agency Consultant III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES Of The Meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agenc: of November 8, 1979. Rec: Approve as presented B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Demand No. 11-1. Rec: Approve as presented Member Newbrander moved and Member Wilson seconded to approve the Consent Calendar as presented Motion carried unanimously with the members present. IV. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY NECESSAR`. FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THEREOF. Mr. Bouman stated the City has acquired property adjacent to the Union Station which has been occupied by Mr. Roger Senior for garage purposes. He said Mr. Senior has not been willing to vacate the property so that the City can demolish the buildings and go ahead and utilize the property which has beet acquired for a public parking lot. Therefore, the City has chosen to go into Eminent Domain proceedings which gives Mr. Senior or his attorney the right to appear before the Redevelopment Agency and be heard. Mr. Bouman requested the Board's adoption of Resolution No. 104, which would result in the City's occupancy of this property. Chairman Mullins invited input from the audience. MR. ROGER SENIOR, 72-710 Penny Lane, Rancho Mirage, California stated that he would speak for himself as his attorney was not present. He said this has been his place of business for the past 16 years and this action would cause him private injury 1 taking away his business. He further stated he did not know whether a parking lot was in the best interest or not. November 29, 1979 Page 1 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * is * * * * * * '.: .. :c IV. RESOLUTIONS (Continued) Member Brush noted a letter had been filed by the attorne:: and questioned why he could not be present. Chairman Mullins stated the purpose of this hearing was t: hear any input Mr. Senior might have. He asked for furthe comments. Mr. Pricer stated he wanted to report that this project will do the most public good with the least private injur: as there is only one business which will be affected by 7.. project. The property is needed for adequate access. The benefit would be a parking lot accommodating 80 or more businesses, with 2-way ingress and egress. Member Newbrander commented that anyone turning off San would realize how important it is to remove the building. Member Brush stated he felt the improvement necessary for people going into business there. He questioned if Mr. Se would like the hearing delayed until his attorney could =_ present. Mr. Pricer responded that the attorney's absence does no: any way impair the rights of Mr. Senior. He stated this s ..,would pave the way to eventual demolition of the structure that the hearing was to specifically provide Mr. Senior t.. a chance to speak to the issue. Member Brush suggested if the attorney wanted to file any written comments they would be accepted. Member Brush moved and Member Newbrander seconded to adopt Resolution No. 104. Motion carried unanimously with the members present. V. NEW BUSINESS None VI. OLD BUSINESS None VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. RICHARD NICHOLS, 73-460 Highway 111, Palm Desert, addre_se the Board with three questions: 1) He stated he was watching Frontage Road with concern. He questioned why private parking spaces were required to be double striped and public not. Mr. Williams responded that the Design Review Board has jus: recently been applying this standard and it was a matter of timing. 2) Mr. Nichols then noted that the islands on Frontage Road are the main objection with everyone. He questioned why there were no islands on Monterey, San Marcos and Cabrillo, and yet one on El Paseo. Mr. Pricer responded a the divider was extended on El Paseo due to the traffic general by the 4 lane divided street. 3) Mr. Nichols commented or. am article in the Desert Sun which indicated that Save Our Businiel organization had held up the Frontage Road progress. He wa it on record that this case went to court twice and they los: hearings, therefore, they felt they were in no way respcn:` for the delay. November 29, 1979 Page MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Frontage Road Conversion Change Order - Mr. Bouman requested the Board's approval of an expenditure in the amount of $9,786.00 which resulted from additional work not in the original plans for the Frontage Road Project. He stated this work was required by the California Department of Transportation for drainage purposes, and recommended approval by minute motion. Member Wilson moved to approve the expenditure of $9,786 as an addition to the contract with Massey Sand and Rock Company, known as Contract No. 1. Member Newbrander seconded. Motion carried on a 3-1-1 vote, with Member Brush voting NO. Member Brush stated he voted no reluctantly, as he had voted on this project initially and did not want to pass any blame. He said he had reservations about the con- version and felt the Board should take a strong look to see if it was damaging people in business on Frontage Road He stated he was not sure whether it was necessary to approve this expense in case there are other changes to be made. Chairman Mullins responded that the work has already been done. Mr. Bouman explained this work as extras approved by the field engineer, but still requiring approval by the Board for payment. Member Brush voted yes, approving the expenditure on a vote of 4-0-1. B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None X. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Mullins adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. 4-EtR23, LD `D .V 'INS, Chairman ATTEST: EL CLAUSSEN, Assistant Secretary to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency /d November 29, 1979 Page 3