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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1980
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wilson called the Regular Meeting of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
order at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 1980, in City Hall Council Chambers.
I. 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 8, 1980.
Member Snyder moved and Vice Chairman McPherson seconded to approve the Consent
3lendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARDING OF BID FOR DEMOLITION OF PALM DESERT AUTOMOTIVE
CENTER, 73-701 HIGHWAY 111, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA.
Mr. Bouman reported that this was the building that was acquired by the
Redevelopment Agency about one year ago. It has taken time to clear the
building of its tenant; however, it is now unoccupied. The bids for the
demolition are scheduled to be opened at 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd of May.
In order to move ahead with the improvement of the parking lot, Staff is
requesting that the Agency reconvene its meeting at 3:00 p.m. on May 23rd
for the purpose of awarding the contract to the low bidder.
Vice Chairman McPherson moved and Member Newbrander seconded to continue the
:em to 3:00 p.m. on May 23, 1980, in City Hall Council Chambers. Motion carried
animously.
A. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
:II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MR. RALPH WOODS, 72-902 Roy Emerson Lane, Palm Desert, spoke on behalf of the
Board of Realtors and stating the primary concern relative to the Frontage Road
is the islands and the lack of thoroughfare from Highway 74 to Deep Canyon. He
stated that the firm reviewing the Frontage Roads should be aware of this concern.
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
Mr. Richard Nickel, President of Tri-Cities Business Association, addressed
the Agency stating that they were very happy that the Agency was moving aheac
with changes in the Frontage Roads and hoped that the Agency would be fully
aware of what the problems are.
IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RESOLUTION NO. 116 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR FRONTAGE ROAD DESi=',
REVIEW.
Mr. Bouman reported that the Agency had interviewed the firm of Alderman,
Swift and Lewis, Palm Springs, during Study Session. This firm had been
recommended by the members of the Technical Traffic Committee unanimously.
Member Newbrander moved and Member Puluqi seconded to waive further reading ar:
adopt Resolution No. 116. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR PARKING LOT DESIGN.
Mr. Bouman stated that three qualified consulting firms had been interviews:
to review the design of Parking Lots 1 & 2, and it was Staff's recomnendat=--
Ron Martin & Associates be hired to finalize the engineering and design wi'-
input and recommendation of the Parking Lot Design Working Committee.
He added that the proposed resolution should be amended with an additional
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the design concept be endorsed by the Palm
Desert Property Owners Association and the Parking Lot Design Working
Committee, that the design conform to parking standards of the Municipal
Code, and that the design be subject to the Design Review Process."
Member Puluqi moved and Member Snyder seconded to waive further reading and ae:
Resolution No. 115. Motion carried unanimously.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL - Absent
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY - None
Mr. Ralph Wood asked to address the Agency at this time once again and
requested that the following changes be made immediately to the Frontage
Roads: 1) Widening of the right turn lane on the south side of San Pablo;
2) reopening of the Lupine Lane entrance onto the State Highway; and 3)
widening of the first median break that aligns with the Village Market area.
Mr. Bouman responded that Items 1 and 3 would be relatively minor in nature.
However, he cautioned that Item 2 would not be minor in that John Chaudoin
of the State had pointed out in the Technical Traffic Committee that this
entrance onto the State Highway would require approval from the State.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Member Puluqi moved and Member Snyder seconded to adjourn the meeting to
3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 1980, in City Hall Council Chas. )Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
SEILA2. GILLIAN,GSECRET
S.�1ROY WILSO0r, CHAIRMAN
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