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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1982
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent:
Vice Chairman Alexis D. Newbrander
Member Romeo S. Puluqi
Member Walter H. Snyder
Chairman S. Roy Wilson
Also Present:
Martin J. Bouman, Executive Director
Carlos L. Ortega, Assistant City Manager
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
Member James E. McPherson
A. MINUTES of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of January 28, 1982.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of
February 3, 1982.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of
February 4, 1982.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Puluqi, the Consent Calendar was approved
as presented by unanimous vote of the Members present.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 147 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING AN ADVANCE
FROM THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE EXPANSION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
BOUNDARIES.
Mr. Bouman stated this resolution merely accepted the money as loaned
by the City.
Upon motion by Snyder, second by Newbrander, Resolution No. 147 was
adopted by a 3-1-1 vote with Member Snyder voting NO and Member McPherson ABSENT.
XI.
MINUTES
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 25, 1982
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN BILLING RATES FROM RICHARDS,
WATSON, DREYFUSS 6c GERSHON - AGENCY COUNSEL.
Mr. Bouman pointed out that the Agency had received a letter from
Steve Dorsey, Agency Counsel, requesting an hourly rate increase to
$90/hr. He noted that this was in line with that of the City Attorney's
rates.
Member Newbrander moved to approve the hourly rate of $90 for the Agency
Counsel. Member Snyder seconded the vote. Motion carried on a 3-1-1 vote with Member
Puluqi voting NO and Member McPherson ABSENT.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MR....TIM JOHNSON, 43-101 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, asked the Agency
the status of the bond issue.
Mr. Ortega reported that the original schedule was for late May or early June,
but that has been delayed a few weeks. He also noted that the pending
litigation may slow the process down considerably.
X. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
ADJOURNMENT
Member Puluqi moved to adjourn the meeting to a Closed Session for the
purpose of discussing litigation. Member Snyder seconded the motion; carried
unanimously with the Members present. Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:30
p.m.
Chairman Wilson reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. and adjourned to 3:00
p.m. on Friday, February 26, 1982.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GIL AGAN, SEC ARY TO THE
PALM DESER REDEVELENT AGENCY
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