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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-17MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1993 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wilson convened the meeting at 8:15 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/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 Paul Gibson, City Treasurer/Director of Finance Dave Millheim, Director of Human Resources Wayne Ramsey, Acting Director of Code Compliance III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTTES of the Regular Meetings of the Redevelopment Agency of October 28 and November 11, 1993, and the Adjourned City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meetings of November 2 and November, 1993. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES ADJOURNED PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 15, 16, 17, and 18. Rec: Approve as presented. C. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of October 31, 1993. Rec: Receive and file. D. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison (SCE) Upon Redevelopment Agency -owned Parcels within the Civic Center Park Phase M. E. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Board, to execute a Grant of Easement for SCE upon Redevelopment Agency -owned parcels within the Civic Center Park. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Extension of the Chamber of Commerce Lease (Contract No. R08140). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the extension of the lease agreement on the Chamber of Commerce Building for a term of five years. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Legal Services Contract with Richards, Watson & Gershon (Contract No. C08100). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement for legal services with Richards, Watson & Gershon. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 6 to the Cook Street Crossing Project (Contract No. R06470). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. R06470 in the amount of $9,014; 2) move contingency to base in the amount of $9,014. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None V. RESOLUTIONS None 2 MINUTES ADJOURNED PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE PALM DESERT ROTARY CLUB FOR THE AGENCY'S PARTICIPATION IN A HOME TO BE BUILT WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and stated that the Rotary Club President was present to give a report. MS. DIANE COX, President of the Palm Desert Rotary Club, 73-450 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, reviewed the request, noting that the Club wished to take on a long-term project whereby it would work in partnership with the City's Redevelopment Agency to build a home for low income housing. She said many members were contractors or people who work for companies which can supply concrete, gravel, etc.; Rotarians would be donating labor. When the house is sold, part of the proceeds from the sale would go back into the Redevelopment Agency and could perhaps be used to do a similar project at another time. Member Benson noted that a presentation had been made at the Human & Community Resources meeting by Habitat for Humanity, which is working with the City of Cathedral City on a couple of lots. She noted that the Target Company wanted to join in building two houses for them. She added that perhaps the Rotary project could somehow be tied in with Habitat for Humanity if feasible. Mr. Ortega responded that it would be feasible. He added that working with other organizations to create low or moderate income housing lowers the price of constructing it. With regard to working with Habitat for Humanity, he said the two projects would not necessarily be mixed. He felt staff should discuss this with them to see what they have in mind, and if they want to construct an additional two homes or something like that, staff could work with them. Chairman Wilson asked the City Attorney if it would be appropriate for him to abstain from voting on this matter inasmuch as he was serving on the Rotary committee working on this project. Mr. Erwin responded that the Chairman need not abstain because this was not for profit. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Agency's financial participation in the construction of a home within the City of Palm Desert. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Member Kelly ABSTAINING. 3 MINUTES ADJOURNED PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE RENOVATION/CONSTRUCTION OF THE PALM DESERT CORPORATION YARD (CONTRACT NO. R07680 - PROJECT NO. RD918-93). Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. He stated that over two years ago there were plans to build the Corporation Yard on the Civic Center site; however, property had subsequently been purchased and rehabilitated for approximately half the cost of what had been planned if it had been located at the Civic Center site. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Kretz Construction in the amount of $476,570.00 and authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $47,657.00 for the renovation/construction of the Palm Desert Corporation Yard. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. X. 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 54956.8, Real Property Transactions (property generally in Section 4; owner William Segal). B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None 4 MINUTES ADJOURNED PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XI. ADJOURNMENT Member Crites moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Transactions (r. ter;,, t f generally in Section 4; owner William Segal). Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. Chairman Wilson reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELO 'MENT AGENCY 5