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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-23MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1984 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Snyder convened the meeting at 8:50 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence: Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Romeo S. Puluqi Member S. Roy Wilson Chairman Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Member Phyllis Jackson Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Bruce A. Altman, City Manager David J. Erwin, Agency Counsel Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Barry R. McClellan, Director of Public Works Ramon Diaz, Director of Environmental Services Kirby J. Warner, Director of Finance M. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of August 9, 1984. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Dernand Nos. 85-018. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Wilson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None V. PUBLIC HEARINGS None VI. RESOLUTIONS None 11. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 23, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VID. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS. Mr. Ortega reported that this had been discussed at length in Study Session, and adoption of this Resolution would start the amendment process. He, therefore, recommended adoption of Resolution No. 181, approving the proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 1, as amended, consenting to a Joint Public Hearing with the City Council, and authorizing transmittal of the plan to the Planning Commission and Project Area Committee. Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 181 was adopted by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE & CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF THE HIGHWAY 111 MEDIANS, DEEP CANYON ROAD TO PORTOLA AVENUE AND SAN PABLO AVENUE TO MONTEREY AVENUE. (Continued from the meeting of August 9, 1984) Mr. Ortega reported that this was discussed in Study Session. This request was continued from the meeting of August 9, 1984, because the Agency Board wished to modify the plans in terms of what is existing on Phase I of the contract. The landscape architect discussed the Board's concerns with Member Jackson and agreed to make certain changes. Member Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids for Highway 111 landscaping (Contract No. 1071). Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. X. OLD BUSINESS None XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. BID DOCUMENTS FOR CONTRACT 1071 Mr. Ortega requested approval to use City documents and terminology when sending out the bid documents for Contract 1071. This would eliminate the need to have separate bid documents for Redevelopment Agency and City. Member Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the use of City documents and terminology when sending out bid documents for Contract 1071. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. 2. UPDATE ON REQUEST FOR NEW POST OFFICE Mr. Ortega reported that he and the City Manager had recently met with the Area Director for the Post Office to show him areas in Palm Desert where a new Post Office might be built. Based on new statistics provided by the Planning and Building Departments and what he had seen as possible sites, the Area Director will recommend to the district headquarters that Palm Desert be given a higher priority for a new Post Office. Chairman Snyder suggested that a letter be sent to Congressman McCandless advising him of the outcome of this meeting, as he -2- MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 23, 1984 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * has continued to support this request and has asked to be kept informed as to any new information on this case. Member Puluqi moved to, by Minute Motion, direct Staff to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to Congressman Al McCandless advising him of the latest developments in the request for a new Palm Desert Post Office and asking for his continued support. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None Jl. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Puluqi, second by Wilson and unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. ATTEST: WALTER H. SNYDER, CHAI AN SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, 'EpftlETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -3-