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MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
iria.iu.tmAY, JULY 11, 1991
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Snyder convened the meeting at 5:00 p. m. for the purpose of considering Old
Business Item A as a joint matter with the Palm Desert City Council.
II. ROIL CALL
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Member Jean M. Benson
Member Buford A. Crites
Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly
Member S. Roy Witaon
Chairman Walter H. Snyder
Also Present
Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Executive Director
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
William Strum, Agency Attorney
David I. Erin, City Attorney
Mary P. Prazicr, Assistant Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
Steve Smith, Act. Director of Commtmity II .. .. ,
Richard J. Folks, ACM/Director of Public Worts
Paul Shilloock, ACllttTDractor of Econoinic Development
Paul Gibson, Dite4Oor of Finance
Pattick. , . Director of Building do Safety
Franca of Code Compliance
Jeff ' . - Miming Technician
John "'. .. Environmental Conservation Manager
M. vuxol.lri►1 a CALENDAR
A. MIEZEEL of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of June 27, 1991.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos.
WR0604, WR0607, and WR0619.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Project Schedule B to Contract RD-554 with the
Riverside County Housing Authority for Las Serenas Apartments Housing Assistance
Payment Contract.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director to execute the subject
Project Schedule B.
D. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Granting of an Easement to the Coachella Valley
Water District for Water Improvements for The Brothers Office Complex.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, approve the granting. of an easement to the Coachella
Valley Water District for the purpose of maintaining water facilities and
authorize the Chairman to execute such an easement.
E. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. RD-422 Civic
Center Development; Park Phase II
Rec:
By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. RD-422
in the amount of $22,160.00 to immediately proceed with the installation
of additional large shade and screening trees to the Civic Center Park.
F. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of First Amendments to Ground Lease with The Brothers
(Contract No. 00-451_A and 00-458-B).
Rec:
By Minute Motion, approve the First Amendments to Ground Lease
(Contract No. 00-458-A and 00-458-B) and authorize the Chairman to
execute same.
G. AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for Civic Center Master Plan
Development: Park Tennis Courts (Contract No. RD 565).
H.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the
construction of six Civic Center Park tennis courts as a stand alone contract
(Contract No. RD-565).
REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Partial Notice of Completion #3 for Contract RD-
, Civic Center Park Development Phase I.
Rec:
By Minute Motion, approve Partial Notice of Completion #3 for Contract
RD-422, Civic Center Park Development Phase I, releasing the amount of
$77,832.70 in retention.
Upon motion by Wilson, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented
by unanimous vote of the Agency Board.
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W. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VL CONSENT TTEMS HELD OVER
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
V1II. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 3 (Joint
Item with City Council).
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that Council and the Redevelopment Agency
held a public hearing on June 27,1991, and considered comments from the public as well
as written comments on the Plan and/or the Environmental Impact Report and that
Council\RDA had received the response to written objections in the packets. He said
the public hearing had been closed but added that Agency Attorney Bill Strausz and
Felice Acosta front Rosenow Spevacek were available to answer any questions.
Co Wilson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council
Resolution No. 2011, adophung written findings in response to written objections and suggestions
regarding Project Area No. 3; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution
No. 242, approving then Redevelopment Plan, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
and making findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 3) waive further
reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 91-87, approving the Redevelopment Plan, certifying
the Final EIR, and making findings pursuant to CEQA; 4) waive further reading and pass Ordinance
No. 02 to second reading-, approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 3.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried. by a 3-0-2 vote, with Benson and Crites ABSTAINING as
they were not able to attend the June 27; 1991, public hearing when this matter was discussed.
Chairman Snyder recessed the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 5:05 p.m. to the Close
of the City Council meeting.
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X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
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 Snyder adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. pursuant to Government Code
Sections 54956.9 (a), pending litigation (Concerned Merchants vs. City of Palm Desert regarding
C.O.D. swap meet), and (b), potential litigation.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. with no action announced from Closed Session.
WALTER H. SNYDER, CHAIRMA)(
ATTEST:
MARY P. ZIER, ASSIST 1"TT SECRETARY TO
PALM D " T REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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