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Home My WebLink About1982-06-24MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1982 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 8:22 p.m. 1I. 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 Robert Hardy, Acting Director of Public Works M. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 20, 1982. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREAUSRY - DEMANDS FROM JANUARY 1, 1982 TO MAY 31, 1982... Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Newbrander, second by Puluqi, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID FOR HIGHWAY 111 IMPROVEMENTS FROM PORTOLA AVENUE TO SAN PABLO AVENUE - CONTRACT NO. 1048. Mr. Hardy reviewed the staff report stating that bids had been opened on June 15th with the low bidder being Ionic Construction in the amount of $109,940.00. He recommended award of contract to the low bidder. Member Puluqi questioned the economic feasibility of including the slip ramp east of San Carlos when there was a committee reviewing that who might recommend it not be put it. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 24, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MR. RALPH WOOD addressed the Agency stating he had been closely involved in this committee work and that they recommended the inclusion of this slip ramp. He strongly encouraged the Agency to move ahead with the project and award the bid. Mr. Hardy noted that the plans had been approved by Caltrans after a very lengthy and time-consuming process. Deletion of the ramp would mean new approvals from Caltrans and more time delay. Member Puluqi concurred it would be easier to take it out later than to delay the project with more approvals from the State. Member Newbrander stated she was surprised Mr. Wood would think the Agency Board would hold the project up. She said it was a big beginning and the first step in a large project that has been a long time in the making. Member McPherson moved to award Contract No. 1048 to Ionic Construction, low bidder. Member Puluqi seconded the motion; carried unanimously. B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF BID FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXXON STATION AND THE MONTEREY APARTMENTS. Mr. Ortega reported that 7 bids had been received with Thomas House Movers being the apparent low bidder. However, they were proposing to pay the Agency $400 for removal of the apartments rather than charging to demolish them. Since this has been a problem in the past, staff recommended that the Agency Board authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a contract with the firm to ensure the City's protection from any possible problems and further costs with this project. Member McPherson moved to reject all bids and authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a contract with Thomas House Movers for clearing the Exxon Station and Monterey Apartment sites. Member Newbrander seconded the motion; carried unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VI I. CONSENT ITEMS FIELD OVER None IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XI. ADJOURNMENT JUNE 24, 1982 Upon motion by McPherson, second by Newbrander, and unanimous vote of the agency Board, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. ATTEST: Ae•rOf f[flit/ ..— SHEILA R. GILLI(Air SECRETA O THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPME GENCY S t)Y TLSON, CHAII -3-