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Home My WebLink About1993-12-09MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1993 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson convened the meeting at 5:35 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites Member Richard S. Kelly Member Walter H. Snyder Chairman S. Roy Wilson Also Present Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Director of Redevelopment Agency Bruce A. Altman City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Mary P. Frazier, Assistant 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 Dave Millheim, Director of Human Resources Paul Gibson, Director of Finance Wayne Ramsey, Code Compliance Officer III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of November 17, 1993. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 18A, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Rec: Approve as presented. MIINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1993 * * * * s * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 1992-1993 for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Rec: Accept and file. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment to the Redevelopment Agency's Budget for Reimbursement to the Chamber of Commerce for the remodel of the Visitor Information Center. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an increased appropriation of $26,000 to the Agency's Budget Other Administration line item (Account No. 850-4195-466-3095). REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment to the Redevelopment Agency's Budget for an Increased Appropriation for the Feasibility Study for the Southwest Museum. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve an amendment to the Agency budget by an increased appropriation of $50,000 (to Account Number 850-4195-466-3095) to cover the cost associated with the feasibility study for the Southwest Museum; and 2) approve an expenditure not to exceed $50,000 for a feasibility study for the Southwest Museum. Member Crites asked that Item C be removed and continued to the meeting of December 20, 1993. Member Snyder moved to Continue Item C to December 20, 1993 and to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ELECTRICAL UNDERGROUNDING OF LAS PALMAS AND HIGHWAY 111 (PROJECT NO. 926-94, CONTRACT NO. R0799Q). Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Hood Communications in the amount of $61,816.00 and authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $6,181.60 for the electrical undergrounding at Las Palmas and Highway 111 (Contract No. C07990). Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR INCREASE OF APPROPRIATIONS TO THE MULTI -AGENCY LIBRARY PROJECT FOR ART -IN -PUBLIC -PLACES (AIPP). Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve an increased appropriation of $85,000 to the Multi -Agency Library Project (Account Number 850-4662-454-4002) for Art-In-Public-Plces (AIPP) from the Agency's Unobligated Funds. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. C. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR REHABILITATION LOAN AND SUBSIDY AGREEMENT FOR 20-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 73-625 SANTA ROSA WAY - MARY STOLTZMAN, OWNER. Senior Planner Phil Drell reviewed the staff report and recommendation, noting that when the County terminated its contract for rehabilitation services, the City was left with four potentially active loan requests in various stages of processing. He said that although the first project on the list had received preliminary loan approval at the October 28th meeting, there were now several problems which needed to be cleared before a loan could proceed. The second project on the list was the Stoltzman Santa Rosa project, and staff was recommending that the Agency Board authorize a maximum loan of $300,000 and preparation of loan documents and rental assistance contract for rehabilitation of this 20-unit apartment complex. Member Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve short- and Iong-term implementation strategies; and 2) authorize maximum loan of $300,000 and preparation of loan documents and rental assistance contract for rehabilitation of 20-unit apartment complex at 73-625 Santa Rosa Way. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. D. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. Agency Public/Private Project Review. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets. He stated that this was something that was going to be looked at as part of Section 4 during the Study Session which had been cancelled. He said it would be included if and when the next .Study Session is scheduled. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ODEKIRKS FOR A LOAN AND A LEASE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS COMPLEX (Contract No. R08150). Mr. Ortega stated that this was one of the projects that needed to be looked at as part of Section 4, and he recommended that it be continued to the Adjourned Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on December 20, 1993. Member Crites moved to continue this matter to the Adjourned Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 1993. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. X. PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTE: THIS PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONSIDERED AT 7:30 P.M. AS A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL. A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF DESERT CROSSING DISPOSTTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mayor/Chairman Wilson stated for the audience that it was the intent of the City Council/Agency Board to continue this item to the meeting of December 20, 1993, beginning at 3:00 p.m.; however, a brief presentation would be made at this meeting, the public hearing would be opened, and testimony would be taken from anyone in the audience who wished to speak at this time. He assured everyone that they would have an opportunity to speak at the December 20th meeting. Mr. Ortega reported that this public hearing had been advertised at least, and documents had bee made available for public inspection for at least two weeks prior to the hearing. At the request of a member of the audience, Mr. Yrigoyen briefly reviewed the staff report. Mayor/Chairman Wilson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. No testimony was received. Councilman/Member Crites moved to continue this hearing to December 20, 1993. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XL REPORTS, 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 54956.9 (a), Existing Litigation (Levald v. Palm Desert; Farguharson v. Palm Desert; Palm Desert v. Reed; Shearson v. City of Palm Desert), and (b), threatened litigation, and Section 54956.8, Real Property Transactions (10 acres generally north of Country Club Drive, east of Portola Avenue, owner Peter Solomon; easement on property west of the Palm Valley Channel, south of Highway 111, owners George and Katherine Fox; property on southwest corner of Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive, owners Richard and Tom Taylor). B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XII. ADJOURNMENT Member Crites moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:45 p.m. for reasons stated by Mr. Ortega. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. Chairman Wilson reconvened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to consider the Public Hearing, with no action announced from Closed Session. Member Benson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 1993. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. ATTEST: rwiLso,strc„AiRm, MARY P. FRA2 , ASSISTANT §ECRETARY TO THE PALM D T REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5