HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-12MINUTES
REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1985
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 9:15 p.m. with the Palm
Desert City Council for the purpose of conducting a Joint
Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution by the
Agency approving a proposed statement of existing obligations
of the Agency and a proposed statement of existing projects,
programs and activities of the Agency.
1!. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Vice Chairman Phyllis Jackson
Member Walter H. Snyder
Member S. Roy Wilson
Chairman Richard S. Kelly
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
Bill Strausz, Agency Counsel
Mary P. Frazier, Acting Secretary
Richard J. Folkers, Director of Public Works
Kirby J. Warner, Director of General Services
Steve Smith, Acting Director of Community Services
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
NOVEMBER 14, 1985.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - CLAIM
NOS. 86-048, 86-052, AND 86-054.
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Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION WITH
THE COACHELLA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, THE PALM
DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
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Rec:
Approve the proposed Agreement for Cooperation
with the Coachella Valley Community College
District, subject to minor technical changes
that may be recommended by the Agency counsel.
Mr. Altman requested that Item A be continued to the meeting
of January 23, 1986.
Upon motion by Jackson, second by Benson, and unanimous vote
of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented with
the exception of Item A. which was continued to January 23, 1986.
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IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 197 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 184 AND
-,LA) 185 OF THE AGENCY AND TAKING FURTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
WITH AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE
OF ITS TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 198 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 188 OF THE
AGENCY AND TAKING FURTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
ITS TAX ALLOCATION BONDS.
Mr. Strausz distributed copies of Resolutions 197 and 198 and
reported that a few technical changes had been noted on each
resolution.
Upon motion by Jackson, second by Snyder, Resolutions No. 197
and 198 were adopted as amended by unanimous vote of the Agency Board.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
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A. CONSIDERATION OF HI -NAY 1 1 1 NORTH S IcrE . FRONTAGE ROAD
CONVERSION PROJECT', CONTRACT NO. 1090)
Mr. Ortega reported that there was a staff report in the
packets and offered to answer any questions.
Member Snyder noted that there had previously been
serious objections from people on San Pablo and that this
project was not supposed to be constructed until those
problems were worked out. He also stated that he felt
streets should not be torn up in the middle of the season.
Vice Chairman Jackson stated that when she had last
spoken with Mr. Morley (on San Pablo), they had decided
that the project should proceed.
Mr. Folkers reported that the portion between Las Palmas
and Monterey would be two-way, while Las Palmas to San
Pablo would remain one-way. He added that the contractor
would start work in January and that he did not feel
there would be any major problems caused by working
during the season.
Member Snyder stated he was still concerned with the Las
Palmas intersection where one direction was one-way and
the other was two-way.
Vice Chairman Jackson moved to: 1) Appropriate $36,000
from Redevelopment Agency's unappropriated project fund balance for
construction of this project; 2) Authorize the City to go to hid
for this project on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency; and 3)
Authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the
construction of the North Side Frontage Road Conversion Project.
Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by a 3-2 vote of the
Agency Board, with Members Benson and Snyder voting NO.
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Vlll. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
A. STATEMENT OF AGENCY'S EXISTING OBLIGATIONS, EXISTING
PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES.
Mayor Kelly declared the Public Hearing open and asked for
staff's report.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report in detail and
offered to answer any questions.
Mayor Kelly invited public testimony, and none was offered.
He declared the Public Hearing closed.
Upon motion by Jackson, second by Wilson, Resolution No. 196
was adopted by unanimous vote of the Agency Board, adopting a proposed
Statement of Existing Obligations and a proposed Statement of Existing
Programs.
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
X. OLD BUSINESS
None
XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ortega reported that this current bond issue would be
closing on December 19th and that he and Mr. Warner would
be going to Los Angeles for the closing.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
Mr. Strausz asked the Agency Board to adjourn this
meeting to December 19th, inasmuch as something may go
wrong at the bond closing which would require Agency
action.
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of
the Agency Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the Redevelopment Agency
meeting at 10:20 p.m. to December 19, 1985.
ATTEST:
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MARY P. F IER, ACTING SECRETARY TO
THE PALM D ERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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RICHAD 5. KELLY, CHAIR AN