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REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1985
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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