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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-15MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson convened the Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency at 8:40 p.m. [I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member James E. McPherson 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 Barry D. McClellan, Director of Public Works Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of June 24, 1982. Rec: Approve as presented. B. MINUTES of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of July 8, 1982. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by McPherson, second by Newbrander, and unanimous vote of the Agency Members, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR HIGHWAY 111 BEAUTIFICATION FROM PORTOLA AVENUE TO SAN PABLO. Mr. McClellan recommended that this item be continued to the meeting of July 22, 1982, to allow staff time to obtain another proposal to include the entire remaining 1-1/2 mile of Highway 111 instead of just the second phase. Upon motion by McPherson, second by Newbrander, and unanimous vote of the Agency Members, the item was continued to July 22, 1982. MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 15, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF OPTION ON MONTEREY AVENUE APARTMENTS, R. F. SWEET AND ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT. Nar Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and the various options for the Agency Board had. He noted that Mr. Sweet had been made aware of the fact that the demolition of the apartments was out to bid prior to his making application to the Planning Commission for their relocation. He also noted that while Mr. Sweet's option had been extended twice, it had now expired. He reported that the Agency had received a low bid from Thomas House Movers of Pomona who had bid in good faith, had negotiated in good faith, and would give the Agency the proper assurances that the apartments would be moved within 30 days after notice to proceed. MR. ROWLAND SWEET, 73-535 Pinyon Street, Palm Desert, addressed the Agency stating that he now had an investment of $40,000 in these apartments and had been working on the project for over a year and a half. He requested the Agency's consideration of this. Chairman Wilson stated that the reason the Agency had gone out to bid again was that it had been two years, and we were running out of time. Mr. Bouman pointed out that both the Agency Members and staff were receiving numerous complaints about the apartments being an eyesore and a public nuisance. Member Snyder concurred. Member McPherson moved to deny the request, and Member Newbrander seconded the motion; carried unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINANCING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM VALLEY CHANNEL Mr. Bouman reported that Staff had pretty definite costs on the project along with some definite estimates on tax increments to be coming to the Agency. Thus we are ready to proceed. Member Newbrander moved that the Agency be instructed to proceed to finance the Palm Valley Stormwater Project in accordance with the costs presented in the document entitled "Palm Valley Stormwater Project, Project Cost Summary" and that Staff be authorized to negotiate an agreement with the C.V.W.D. to address the item titled "Additional Funds Required". Member McPherson seconded the motion; carried unanimously. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent -2- MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JULY 15, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ****** KI. C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by McPherson, second by Puluqi, and unanimous vote, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Y %WON, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -3-