HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-10MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1991
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Snyder convened the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Member Buford A. Crites
Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly
Member S. Roy Wilson
Chairman Walter H. Snyder
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director
Bruce A. Altman, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary
Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development
Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works
Paul Shillcock, ACM/Director of Economic Development
Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety
Agnes Flor, Acting Director of Finance
John Wohlmuth, Environmental Conservation Manager
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. r$INUTF.S of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of September
26, 1991.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Wilson, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board.
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1991
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IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. CONSENT rFEMS HELD OVER
None
VIl. NEW BUSINESS
None
V1B. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that this was a program to improve
older neighborhoods in the City. He said staff had identified that the Palma
Village area was the area with the greatest need for this program.
Upon question by Councilmember Benson as to how the people would be
contacted and made aware of this program, Mr. Ortega responded that it would
be done through advertising and that the Code Enforcement people had been
working on the program and knew the owners of the property involved.
Member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Rental Rehabilitation
Program and the $350,000.00from the Redevelopment Set -Aside Housing Funds which are needed to
start the program. Motion was seconded by Wilson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency
Board.
X. REPORT'S, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ortega requested a Closed Session at the appropriate time pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Transactions (property on
Country Club east of Portola; Sunlake Village; 73-625 Santa Rosa; and San
Tropez).
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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 Snyder adjourned to Closed Session at 5:18 p.m. as stated by the Executive Director. He
reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Ortega stated that as a result of discussions held in Closed Session, he was
requesting authority to acquire and accept on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency
30 acres of vacant land on Country Club Drive from United Savings Bank.
Member Wilson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director of the
Redevelopment Agency to acquire and accept on behalf of the Agency 30 acres of vacant land on
Country Club Drive from United Savings Bank. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by
unanimous vote of the Agency Board.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Wilson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
WALTER H. SNYDER, CHAII IAN
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SEC ARY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVEL AGENCY
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