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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-08MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1994 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 5:55 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Walter H. Snyder Member S. Roy Wilson Chairman Buford A. Crites Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Director of Redevelopment Bruce A. Altman, City Manager Bob Hargreaves, Deputy 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 Dave Millheim, Director of Human Resources Paul Gibson, City Treasurer/Finance Director Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance John Wohlmuth, Assistant to the City Manager Catherine Sass, Community Arts Manager Ken Weller, Emergency Services Coordinator Lisa Constande, Environmental Conservation Manager Mary P. Frazier, Deputy City Clerk M. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTE of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of November 10, 1994. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AQENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 20A, 21, and 22. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Retain the firm of Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. to Provide Tax Increment Verification for Project Area No. 3 and Project Area No. 4 Bond Issues (Contract No. R09330). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize staff to execute an agreement with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG) for tax increment verification for Project Area No. 3 and Project.Area No. 4 Bond Issues; 2) approve the appropriation of $10,000 from the Agency's unobligated reserve in Project Area No. 3 and $10,000 from the Agency's unobligated reserve in Project Area No. 4 for this purpose. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Proposal from Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG) for Sportspark Reuse Analysis (Contract No. R09340). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the proposal from Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. to accomplish the reuse analysis and report for the proposed Sportspark and appropriate $12,000 from the Agency's unobligated reserve for the project. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Desert Associates Palm Desert (Contract No. R093501 for Villa Las Sombras. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Agency to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (Contract No. R09350) with Desert Associates Palm Desert for Villa Las Sombras and authorize the Chairman to execute such agreement. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Asbestos Study for Stoltzman Property. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Agency to employ a consultant to do an asbestos study on the Stoltzman property (Contract No. R09360). G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL, of Notice of Completion for the Landscape Retrofit of the Town Center Way Medians from Town Center Fire Station to Highway 111 (Contract No. R07810). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Retain R.F. Sweet & Associates to Provide Appraisals of Three Apartment Complexes. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement with R.F. Sweet & Associates for appraisals of two apartment complexes in the Palm Desert Country Club area in an amount not to exceed $8,000 (Contract No. R09370); 2) authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement with R.F. Sweet & Associates for appraisal of an apartment complex in the Las Palmas area in an amount not to exceed $1,000 (Contract No. R09380). Member Benson asked that Item E be removed for separate discussion under Section VI, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Upon motion by Wilson, second by Snyder, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Desert Associates Palm Desert (Contract No. R09350) for Villa Las Sombras. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Agency to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (Contract No. R09350) with Desert Associates Palm Desert for Villa Las Sombras and authorize the Chairman to execute such agreement. Member Benson stated that she did not have objections to entering into a contract with Desert Associates if they want to proceed and get financing; however, she was concerned that the developer have the clear message that there will be no money from the City. Chairman Crites noted that he had the opportunity to meet with the proposed developer on another issue -- access between the existing area around Bananaz and Redondo Dons and across to the new shopping center. He said Public Works staff and people in the shopping center were working out relocation of the existing entrance to have better direct access across from it. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * !' MR. DON BALLARD, 44-832 San Luis Rey, said he had owned his home since 1964 and had watched Palm Desert grow. He complimented the Council on the development of the City. He said the only area he was not pleased with was the entrance to the City and said he owned the property where Bananaz is located. He said they were not asking for money at this time but would like to enter into an agreement where if they spend their money and come up with a plan, the City and Redevelopment Agency would look at that plan. He said they were willing to proceed if the Redevelopment Agency would give them time to come back with such a plan. He added that he felt this was a good redevelopment project because it does have blighted buildings. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Agency to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (Contract No. R09350) with Desert Associates Palm Desert for Villa Las Sombras and authorize the Chairman to execute such agreement. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF LETTER FROM THE PORTOLA PALMS ACQUISITION ASSOCIATION, INC. DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1994, RELATIVE TO PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME PARK. NOTE: This item was considered at the 7:00 p.m. portion of the meeting. Mr. Ortega noted the letter in the packets from the Portola Palms Acquisition Association.. He said staff was working on a report for the next meeting. Member Wilson moved to continue this matter to the meeting of December 22, 1994. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property: Vacant Land Street Address: 73-075 Highway 111, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel No. 627-191-004 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Shell and Joyce Cohn Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property: 5 Acres Vacant Land Street Address: Southern half of Section 4, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel No. 620-200-003 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Cassandra Johnson Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property: 5 Acres Vacant Land Street Address: Southern half of Section 4, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel No. 620-200-009 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Jack and Doris Morey Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property: 5 Acres Vacant Land Street Address: Southern half of Section 4, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel No. 620-200-020 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Eve Poling Under negotiation: A Price x Terms of payment 5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property: 4.67 Acres Vacant Land Street Address: Southern half of Section 4, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel No. 620-200-028 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Frank and Linda Swiniuch Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment 6. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property: 20 Acres Street Address: Southern half of Section 4, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel No. 620-200-031 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Bagdasarian Prop. Inc. Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property: Vacant Land Street Address: Southern half of Section 4, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel Nos. 620-200-030 (10 acres) 620-200-046 (19.62 acres) 620-200-049 (19.62 acres) 620-200-048 (4.59 acres) 620-200-047 (4.59 acres) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Richard B. Taylor Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to Closed Session to discuss items listed under Attorney Reports and Remarks. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 pm. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COACHELLA VALLEY. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Chairman Crites declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. No testimony was offered, and he declared the public hearing closed. Member Wilson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 300 approving conveyance of a residential lot to Habitat for Humanity for the purpose of constructing a single-family home affordable by a low or moderate income family. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AB1290 FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Member Benson noted there should be a correction on Page 7 of the Plan which referred to "Elessandro" when it should actually be "Alessandro". Member Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. adopting an Implementation Plan for Project Area No. 1, Project Area No. 2, Project Area No. 3, and Project Area No. 4 of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. XII. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 1994. ATTEST: ' SHEILA R. GILLIGAN. S ARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDS PMENT AGENCY B FORD A. RITES, CHAIRMAN 8