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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-28MINUTES REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1985 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Snyder called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Phyllis Jackson Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member S. Roy Wilson Chairman Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Mary P. Frazier, Deputy Secretary David J. Erwin, Agency Counsel Barry McClellan, Director of Public Works Kirby J. Warner, Director of Finance Stan Sawa, Principal Planner III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF FEBRUARY 14, 1985. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - DEMAND NOS. 85-077 and 85-082. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER FIRE STATION COMPLETION CONTRACT. -�wC Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize Change Order No. 1 to the Larson & Larson Construction contract in the amount of $5,768.13, and authorize the encumberance of funds in this amount to cover the change order. " Upon motion by Wilson, second by Jackson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. SANDY BAUM, 45-800 Deep Canyon, addressed the Agency Board relative to the large lighted floorplan located next to the flagpole in the Civic Center parking lot. He felt it should be relocated to an area where people would not have to cross the grass to get to it. He also noted that it was very dirty and asked when it would be cleaned. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Altman responded that Naning San Pedro, Graphics Artist for the City of Palm Desert, would be working on a new floorplan as soon as he got a chance. He also stated that with Fred Waring and San Pablo being torn up due to the storm drain project, it is not easy to keep the current floorplan display clean. V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EL PASEO MEDIAN LANDSCAPING BETWEEN HIGHWAY 74 AND LARKSPUR LANE. Mr. Ortega reported that two bids had been received for this project, and both were in line with the estimated cost figures. The low bidder was Little Grass Shack Landscape Co., and he recommended awarding the contract to them in the amount of $91,300.00. He added that the f' project would include plants for the area as well as a sprinkling system, lighting, and outlets for special events. Councilman Kelly__mavesi to authorize the award of the El Paseo Median Landscape Contract contract 10-M in the amount of $91,300 to Little Grass Shack Landscape Company and authorize the City to undertake all necessary actions to complete the project. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VM. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS A. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HIGHWAY 111 NORTH SIDE FRONTAGE ROAD CONVERSION PROJECT (PHASE 1). Mr. Ortega reported that the Agency Board had received a copy of the proposal from Austin -Foust Associates, Inc. in the amount of $6,600. Member Wilson stated he was concerned with the total cost figure listed in the proposal. Mr. McClellan went over the proposal in detail and noted that while it was a little high, he felt it was a good proposal for the amount of work that would be done, i.e., curb and gutter removed and replaced, slip ramp at Las Palmas converted to a right turn entry/exit driveway, etc. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, award a contract for engineering services for the subject project to Austin -Foust Associates, Inc., in the amount of $6,600, and authorize a ten percent contingency reserve in the amount of $660. Motion was seconded by Jackson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACQUISITION OF LAND ADJACENT TO CIVIC CENTER Mr. Ortega reported that this was discussed at Study Session, and it was decided that the Redevelopment Agency would be the lead agency in discussing with the property owner the acquisition of 9 acres of land adjacent to the Civic Center. He asked the Agency Board to authorize negotiation of an appraisal agreement with Ray Metzger. -2- MINUTES - PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member Kelly moved to authorize the negotiation of an appraisal agreement with Ray Metzger in the amount of $2,400.00. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Benson, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. ATTEST: MARY P. F PALM DESE WALTER H. SNYDER, CHAIAN ZIER, DEPUTY SECRETARY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -3-