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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-12MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1988 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Buford A. Crites Member Richard S. Kelly Member Walter H. Snyder Vice Chairman S. Roy Wilson Chairman Jean M. Benson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development/Planning Kirby J. Warner, ACM/Director of Economic Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of April 28, 1988. Rec: Approve as presented. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE 8 CALL FOR BIDS for Contract No. RD-280C, the Construction of the Improvements Related to the Proposed Assessment District 87-1. (Continued from the Meeting of April 28, 1988.) Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements related to the proposed assessment district. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MAY 12, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • Upon motion by Kelly, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. RD-281 WITH WILBUR- SMITH ASSOCIATES FOR COMMERCIAL AREA PARKING STUDY. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report dated May 2, 1988, from Mr. Diaz, noting that the proposal was for a two- phase study, one which will provide short-term alternatives, and the other which would provide a short and long range plan based on peak seasonal activities. Member Crites asked what the project cost would be for Phase 2, and Mr. Diaz responded that he did not have the figure at this time. Chairman Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Agreement No. RD-281 in an amount not to exceed $15,000 and authorize the Chairman to execute same. Member Snyder stated that he was having a difficult time approving the expenditure of funds before knowing exactly what the Agency would get for the money. Mr. Diaz explained that the study would include the entire area as shown on Exhibit "B" of the agreement. Member Kelly said he felt the City needs to plan for the future so that it does not get into a situation where the parking is so bad that the only way out is to build expensive structures. However, he did not feel there was 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAY 12, 1988 a a * a a a * a a a a a a a a a a a * a a a a a a enough information provided in this report to convince him to approve the expenditure of funds for the study. Mr. Diaz responded that this was the first step in terms of providing information about existing parking problems and parking problems which might occur in the future. Upon question by Wilson relative to alternatives, Mr. Diaz responded that one would be to perform a study that would get into specifics such as parking lot design, etc. However, he said he would not recommend it at this time. Another alternative would be to do the study in-house; however, at this time he did not feel the City had the expert personnel or the time to do so. Member Snyder stated that he, too, was very concerned with the parking situation in the City, and he felt a program should be created to alleviate the problems. He added that he was not sure this would be a solution. Member Kelly seconded Chairman Benson's motion. Motion carried by a 4-1 vote, with Snyder voting NO. VII1. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO CITY ASSISTANCE FOR A LOW INCOME SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT. CASE NO. DA 88-1. CABLE & RYLEE, APPLICANTS. Mr. Ortega asked that the Agency Board not go with the recommendation on the agenda, which was to approve the agreement. He said it was originally the intent to include the Agency as part of the development agreement. However, Agency Counsel recommended that the Agency not get involved in the development agreement itself and instead that the Board adopt a resolution which would allow the Redevelopment Agency to participate in the project if it needs to do so. He said the City Attorney had advised if the Board felt this was a different issue than that listed on the Agenda, it could, by 4/5ths vote, determine that the matter came up after the Agenda was posted and needed to be acted upon at this time. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAY 12, 1988 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Member Crites moved to determine that this matter came up after the Agenda was posted and needed to have action taken by the Board at this time. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. Mr. Ortega explained the resolution and recommended its adoption. Vice Chairman Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 213, allowing the Redevelopment Agency to participate in a low income senior housing project. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Crites, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST: ei SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SE'`ETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPM T AGENCY 4 „,f— at {:LO-tV14L/ M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN