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Home My WebLink About1993-02-11MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1993 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Buford A. Crites Member Richard S. Kelly Member Walter H. Snyder Chairman Jean M. Benson Excused Absence: Vice Chairman S. Roy Wilson Also Present: Bruce A. Altman, City Manager David Yrigoyen, Acting RDA Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk/P.I.O. Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development Richard Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Paul Shillcock, ACM/Economic Development Director Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Frank Allen, Director of Code Compliance Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Dave Millheim, Human Resources Director Catherine Sass, Community Arts Manager Jeff Winklepleck, Assistant Planner III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 28, 1993. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant No. 36. Rec: Approve as presented. C REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Cook Street Crossing Novation Agreements for Bond Surety. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the execution of the attached Novation Agreement which allows Vigilant Insurance Company to replace M.C.A. Insurance Company as surety on the bond. Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None V. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO.2E7 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4, ESTABLISHING A YEAR OF THE LAST EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT ROLL TO BE USED FOR THE ALLOCATION OF TAXES, AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TRANSMITTAL OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION TO TAXING AGENCIES. Mr. Yrigoyen reviewed the staff report, noting that this report forwarded to the Agency the findings of the Planning Commission that were adopted at the last Commission meeting relative to establishment of the boundaries for Project Area No. 4 and submittal of the preliminary plan for development of the Project Area. He said staff would bring to the Agency a preliminary report which will outline in substantially more detail the project and associated costs. Member Snyder moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 267,. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVEL _ ANENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT TO PROJECT AREA NO. 1, DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS. Mr. Yrigoyen reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to increase the appropriation for Account Number 860-4195-466-3635 (Interest Expense) by $3,735,000. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PASS - THROUGH FUNDS. Mr. Yrigoyen reviewed the staff report, noting that this was a request by the County for their portion of the pass -through funds pursuant to previous agreements with the City and Agency. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize and direct staff to disburse $3,500,000, to the County of Riverside (County), from Account Number 880-0000-239-0300. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTE: The following item was listed on an Agenda Addendum and posted 72 hours prior to the City Counci /RDA meeting. It was considered as a joint item with the City Council. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Yrigoyen reviewed the staff report, noting that Section 3 of the Agreement should be amended to read as follows: "That the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency shall 3 MINI T F_S PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * pay back any amounts, plus interest, to the City of Palm Desert from any first funds available to the Agency." Councilman/Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve an agreement, as amended by Mr. Yngoyen, between the Agency and the City setting forth certain terms of a loan between the City and Agency (Contract No. C07240). Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote of the City CouncilAgency Board members present. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None RI. ADJOURNMENT Member Snyder moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b), potential litigation, Personnel, and 54956.8, potential acquisition of r.. �r w.t on Velie Way in Palm Desert (2.1 acres owned by Allred & Kyser). Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present. Chairman Benson reconvened the meeting at 7:20 p.m. with no action announced from Closed Session. Upon motion by Crites, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board members present, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLI a AN, SEC ' ' Y TO THE PALM DESERT ' ' EVELO ' AGENCY 4 JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN