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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-14MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson called the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to order at 9:37 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Vice Chairman James E. McPherson Member Alexis D. Newbrander Member Romeo S. Puluqi Member Walter H. Snyder Chairman S. Roy Wilson Also Present: Les Pricer, Agency Consultant L. Clyde Beebe, Director of Public Works CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency of July 10, 1980. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Demand No. 8-1. Rec: Approve as presented. Member McPherson moved and Member Puluqi seconded to approve the Consent Calendar :s presented. Motion carried unanimously. N. RESOLUTIONS None CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None .I. NEW BUSINESS None Jr. OLD BUSINESS A. GUADALUPE APARTMENT ACQUISITION Mr. Pricer reported that the Guadalupe Apartments must be acquired in order to accomplish the widening of Monterey Avenue. He stated that the property owner had rejected the original offer of $197,500 and counter offered at $225,000. In view of the probable increased property value since the appraisal and because it is felt that condemnation proceedings would increase the cost because of legal fees required, Staff recommended acceptance of the offer. Member McPherson moved and Member Newbrander seconded to accept the counter offer $225,000 and to direct Staff to open an escrow. Motion carried unanimously. gust 14, 1980 Page 1 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * . VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. RALPH WOOD, Chairman of the Frontage Road Committee for the Palm Desert Boa-: of Realtors, addressed the Agency stating that it was his understanding that t engineer's report was to be discussed during this meeting. However, he had bee - advised that it was reported on at length in Study Session. He asked when it would formally be presented. Mr. Pricer responded that the final report will be formally presented with engineering recommendations in approximately 4 weeks. Chairman Wilson pointed out that there was a possibility of phasing the work, but increased ingress and egress would have to go to Caltrans for approval, and there is no way that can be accomplished by October. However, he pointed out that as mentioned by Member Snyder, a reasonable approach might be to do what we can do now and leave the latter part with Caltrans to later. Mr. Wood stated that there were 9 possible actions suggested. He said that he had no objections to those waiting that required Caltrans approval, but he strongly urged the Agency to take action on those that can be implemented immediately. He concluded by stating that we had had a nice quiet summer with people knowing that the work will be done and a lot of people out of town. These people will be back and the traffic problems will start again. MR. STAN VUDAN, Proprietor of Easy Street, addressed the Agency stating that his store did+ not have easy access and asked whether or not any consideration was being given for egress on San Carlos. He stated there were 10 other merchants in the same position. Chairman Wilson advised that one of the recommendations that has been made is for additional ingress and egress points. MR. JOHN STRATTON, 74-031 Highway 111, Palm Desert, addressed the Agency as the owner of Henny Penny Chicken, requesting consideration of the removal of the Portola Islands in that it does not allow traffic from the east access to his business. The Agency assured Mr. Stratton that this problem was being con- sidered. IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. Mr. Pricer reported that the City Council had directed the Agency Board to take under submission the maintenance district for Parking Lots 1 & 2. He requested the Agency direct him to initiate the pro- cedure and get cost estimates, etc. Member Snyder moved and Member McPherson seconded to direct Staff to investigate the costs associated with the maintenance district and to initiate proceedings. Motio- carried unanimously. 2. Mr. Pricer reported that before HUD will release funds to the City for the Frontage Road Drainage Project, a Notice of Completion must be filed and submitted to them. Member Puluqi moved and Member McPherson seconded to accept the Frontage Road C Project work as complete and authorize the Agency Secretary to file a Notice of Comple'- Motion carried unanimously. 3. Mr. Pricer reported that one of the recommendations from the engineer was for the installation of guide signs on the Highway informing motorists of business activity. However, these signs do require Caltrar: approval, and Staff has been working on this for months. He pointed au': that it was not an easy task. B. AGENCY COUNSEL - Absent August 14, 1980 Page 4Uic.) 3ULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued) C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY Chairman Wilson stated that the City Council would go back into Study Session immediately following the Redevelopment Agency meeting. ADJOURNMENT Member McPherson moved and Member Newbrander seconded to adjourn the meeting. lotion carried unanimously. Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. ROY W SONI CHAIRMAN TTEST: lEILA R. GILLI AN, SECRERY TO THE 4LM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT GENCY gust 14, 1980 Page 3