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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-13MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1982 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. II. 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 Sheila R. Gilligan, Secretary III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 22, 1982. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Puluqi, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None V. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 149 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR LAND REQUIRED FOR STREET WIDENING PURPOSES. Mr. Ortega explained that this was a portion of the driveway at Sandy's Restaurant which is required for the widening of Monterey Avenue. He noted that this was the last piece of property required. Upon motion by Pulugi, second by McPherson, Resolution No. 149 was adopted by unanimous vote. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. 1048, HIGHWAY 111 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. McClellan stated that Staff was requesting authorization to call for bids for the installation of curb and gutter on the outer separations as well as the median strip on Highway 111 between Portola Avenue and MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAY 13, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * San Pablo. He noted that Staff was also requesting the adoption of a resolution certifying a Negative Declaration of environmental impact. Upon motion by Newbrander, second by Puluqi, Resolution No. 150 was adopted by unanimous vote. Upon motion by Newbrander, second by Puluqi, the Agency Secretary was authorized to advertise for bids for Contract No. 1048 by unanimous vote. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM VALLEY STORM WATER PROJECT. Mr. Ortega pointed out that this would be made legal by the C.V.W.D. Agreement in that the Agreement states that the Agency has the right to approve the project budget. He stated that Staff recommended approval as follows: 1. That the City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency approve the Plans and Specifications for the Palm Valley Storm Water Project subject to the concerns expressed by the City of Indian Wells related to project design. 2. That the construction line item amount in the project budget is approved for bidding purposes. 3. That the rights -of -way line item amount in the project budget is approved for purposes of beginning Eminent Domain proceedings. 4. That the Engineering and Construction Management line item amounts in the project budget are not approved and the C.V.W.D. is requested to provide a detailed breakdown on these estimated costs separated into those which will be contracted amounts and in-house (C.V.W.D.) amounts. 5. That the C.V.W.D. design or authorize the design of and submit to prospective bidders during the bid period as an add -on or alternate bid the following: a) The construction of an improved road in the Cahuilla Hills area parallel to and approximately 660 ft. west of Paisano. b) The construction of an improved road within the channel right-of-way west of the channel from Cholla Way to the last existing driveway on the fourth parcel south of Cholla Way. 6. Assurances by the project engineer that the flood flows on Cholla Way just west of the bridge crossing will not impact Cholla Way. Mr. Ortega reviewed the justification for the recommendation stating that the Cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells have agreed that an acceptable flood control plan for both communities would be one that takes the Dead Indian and Carrizo flows and puts those into the Palm Valley Channel. The concept agreed to is that one described in what has come to be known as Bechtel Alternative IA. The project defined in the Plans and Specifications currently meets that agreement. The contract City Engineer for the City of Indian Wells has stated in writing that the Plans as presented to both City Councils are in conformance with Bechtel 1A. Based on his recommendation, the Indian Wells City Council has raised two issues regarding the design. Representatives of the C.V.W.D. based on conversation with Bechtel have responded that both issues will be amended into the design. The City of Palm Desert's opinion is that the current project Plans meet the criteria of the agreement between both cities and the concept of Bechtel IA. -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAY 13, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Even though there are some issues that are unresolved in Engineering and Construction Management costs and issues raised by Cahuilla Hills residents, the recommendtion is that we should proceed. It appears that construction costs could be as much as 84% of total costs. That one item above will determine whether we have a viable project or not. If that cost looks affordable based on actual bids, the unresolved issues are still meaningful. If construciton bids make the project not viable, then the currently unresolved issues are moot. MRS. ANN COOPER, Cahuilla Hills resident, addressed the Agency Board stating she wished the record to note that the plans and specifications should have more the their requests included. She stated her group appreciated the three items that Staff had added, but she felt more should be considered. She respectfully requested the Agency Board do so in further consideration. Member Puluqi moved to approve the request as set forth in Items 1 through 6 of the staff recommendation. Member McPherson seconded the motion; carried unanimously. VII. IX. X. Member McPherson stated Mr. Ortega as well as the City's Drainage Committee should be complimented for so diligently pursuing this project. OLD BUSINESS None CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL POR BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITON OF THE EXXON STATION AND THE MONTEREY APARTMENTS. Mr. Bouman requested a motion from the Board to authorize the Agency Secretary to call for bids for the demolition of the subject buildings. Upon motion by McPherson, second by Newbrander, and unanimous vote, the Agency Secretary was authorized to call for bids for the demolition of the Exxon Station at the corner of Monterey Avenue and Highway 111 frontage road and the Monterey Apartments at the corner of Monterey Avenue and Fred Waring Drive. 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE THE FIRM OF METZGER & ASSOCIATES FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR PROPERTY REQUIRED FOR THE WIDENING OF ALESSANDRO DRIVE. Mr. Bouman advised that the firm of Metzger & Associates had submitted a bid of $4,800 for the necessary appraisal services for the subject property acquisition. He recommended approval of the hiring of Metzger & Associates at said price. Upon motion by Newbrander, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote, staff was authorized to contract with the firm of Metzger & Associates in the amount of $4,800 for appraisal services necessary in the widening of Alessandro Drive. -3- MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAY 13, 1982 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. After discussion, the Agency Board directed Staff to place this on the Agenda of May 20, 1982, (Adjourned Meeting) for consideration. B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by McPherson, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to an Adjourned Meeting immediately following the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council on May 20, 1982. 41. ATTEST: ILSON, CHAIR SHEILA R. GILL . 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