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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-12MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1980 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson called the Meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency order at 8:11 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 1980, in City Hall Council Chambers. 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: Martin J. Bouman, Executive Director Les Pricer, Agency Consultant I. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 22, 1980. Rec: Approve as presented. B. MINUTES of the Adjourned Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 23, 1980 Rec: Approve as presented. C. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Demand Nos, 5-1, 5-2, & 5-3. Rec: Approve as presented. D. REQUEST FOR FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION ON FRONTAGE ROAD. Rec: Authorize the Agency Secretary to file a Notice of Completion and the subsequent payment of the final billing. Vice Chairman McPherson moved and Member Snyder seconded to approve the Consent lendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS AMENDED, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE RESOURCES AGENCY, AS AMENDED, 1980. Mr. Bouman reported that this resolution was recommended for adoption by the Agency's Counsel. It constitutes a number of changes that would bring local EIR guildeline into conformance with the adopted State code. We are advised by our attorneys for the Agency that this should be accomplished before July 9, 1980, so there is another opportunity for the members of the Agency to make changes if so desired. Member Newbrander moved and Vice Chairman McPherson seconded to waive further tiding and adopt Resolution No. 117. Motion carried unanimously. re 12, 1980 Page 1 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. RESOLUTIONS (Continued) B. RESOLUTION NO. 118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENC• APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81. Mr. Bouman reviewed the major items of the proposed budget, pointing out that the $1,500,000 will be borrowed from an independent institute. He stated that some of the projects included in the budget were the improve- ment of Parking Lots 1 & 2 which are now underway, construction of the Alessandro Alley, and the widening of Monterey. He stated that it is possible that because of timing, we may not spend all that money in the coming fiscal year, but we should go ahead and plan to do it. Member Newbrander asked the status of the plans for the parking lot. Mr. Pricer responded that the preliminary drawings have been reviewed by the DesiT Review Board, and the Planning Commission will review it on July 1, 1980. Member Snyder asked what the timing of the project would be, and Mr. Pricer responded that allowing time for plan approval and bid advertising, as well as construction, we could reach our October deadline. Mayor Wilson asked if the $850,000 tax increment was expected this year. Mr. Bouman responded that it will probably be more like $720,000. However, because the amount is always unknown, Staff budgets about 20% higher. Vice Chairman McPherson moved and Member Newbrander seconded to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 118. Motion carried unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS None VI. OLD BUSINESS None VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. Mr. Pricer reported that the Agency was proceeding on the drainage project. However, there has been a request for a Change Order in the amount of approximately $5500.00 for additional asphalt replace- ment and additional striping work that was not completedly included. Thus, Staff is requesting authorization for the Chairman to execute said change order. Vice Chairman McPherson moved and Member Snyder seconded to approve the Change Order and authorize the Chairman to sign it. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Mr. Pricer requested the Agency Board to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for the Alessandro Alley project in that design is now complete. Member Newbrander moved and Member Puluqi seconded to authorize the Agency Secretary to advertise for bids for the Alessandro Alley Project. Motion carried unanimously. June 12, 1980 Page iNUTES ;LM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * REPORTS AND REMARKS (Continued) B. Agency Counsel Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY Member Snyder asked how Staff was progressing with the immediate changes to be made to the Frontage Road. Mr. Pricer responded that with respect to the widening of the first median strip break that aligns with the Village Market, the cost would be approximately $2,700 to $3,000. He advised that he had observed cars easily accomplishing U-turns there, however. With respect to the widening of the right -turn lane on the south side of San Pablo, this is somewhat limited by configuration and has a cost estimate of about $1,500. Member Snyder asked if the consultant would be able to come up with an interim solution. Chairman Wilson stated that he had also gone down and looked at that turn and actually seen large trucks making U-turns. He wondered if these two items should be held until such time as the consultant is able to give input. Member McPherson stated his agreement and pointed out that the problem on the San Pablo turn is not on the Frontage Road but the State Highway which will require their approval for change. Chairman Wilson stated that we might spend this money and then find the consultant has a better recommendation. It is not a matter of extreme emergency. Member Puluqi stated that two weeks would not hurt anything. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman McPherson moved and Member Newbrander seconded to adjourn the !eting. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at :31 p.m. F�OY WIL59N, CHAIRMAN TEST: EILA R. GIL N, SECRE TO THE LM DESERT REDEVELOPME GENCY le 12, 1980 Page 3