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Home My WebLink About1994-02-24MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1994 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER s s* s** s s s* s* s**** s s s s s s* s* * * * * * s* * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Wilson convened the meeting at 4:20 p.m. to consider New Business Item C as a joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency item. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard S. Kelly Member Walter H. Snyder Chairman S. Roy Wilson Excused Absence: Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/Director of Redevelopment Agency 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 Paul Gibson, Director of Finance Wayne Ramsey, Acting Director of Code Compliance Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Catherine Sass, Community Arts Manager Larry McAllister, General Services Director Ken Weller, Emergency Services Director John Wohlmuth, Environmental Conservation Manager III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of February 10, 1994. Rec:. Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant No. 36. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreements for Park Signage for Civic Center Park Phase Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to enter into agreements with: 1) Mr. Michael Watling for the signage artwork in an amount not to exceed $35,300.00 and authorize a ten percent contingency (Contract No. R08350); 2) Graphic Arts for the signage engraving in an amount not to exceed $7,950.00 and authorize a ten percent contingency (Contract No. R08360). D. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for the Cook Street Crossing at the Whitewater Flood Control Channel Project (Contract No. R06470). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project. Upon motion by Benson, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INCREASED APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME PARK. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting this was a result of fewer people closing purchases of coaches as had been anticipated by the State. He said $220,000 was the outside amount because there may have been more purchases that closed within the last several days. Member Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, approve an increased appropriation of $220,000 for the purchase of the Portola Palms Mobilehome Park first trust deed held by Ring Financial, Inc., from the 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Unobligated Agency Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INCREASED APPROPRIATION FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 1 LEGAL EXPENDITURES. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting action was necessary because the Wymer/ITM matter had been transferred to be handled by the Agency instead of all by the City Attorney. Staff had not anticipated this expense, and funds were needed to continue the process. Member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve an increased appropriation of $220,000 to the Project Area No. 1 Professional Legal Account (No. 850-4121-466-3015) from the Agency's Unobligated Funds. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. C. REOUFST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROCESS FOR SECTION 4. Mr. Altman noted the report in the packets requesting authorization to retain a consultant to begin the environmental impact process for development of the Section 4 project and appropriate $225,000 for that purpose. He offered to answer any questions. Upon question by Councilmember/Member Benson relative to how long a process this would be, Mr. Diaz responded that staff felt it would take approximately 120 days to complete. Mayor/Chairman Wilson asked whether the City was bearing the cost, and Mr. Altman responded that it was. Wilson further asked what the future contribution of the Bishop Foundation or others would be, and Mr. Altman responded that all costs would go into the pro forma. Mr. Ortega added that each of the parties involved would bear a proportionate share of the costs. Councilman/Member Snyder asked whether the EIR would be on the entire Section 4. Mr. Ortega responded that it would cover all of the activities being considered now, including the ball park, condominiums that might be developed, golf courses, and hotel sites. He added that some of the costs may be apportioned to other developers in that area. Upon question by Benson, Mr. Diaz responded that this would be a full EIR. He said that while it was not anticipated that the cost would be as high as $225,000, staff did not want to have to come back and request additional funds. Councilmember/Member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to retain a consultant to begin the environmental impact process for the development of the Section 4 project and appropriate $225,000 from the Redevelopment Agency's Unobligated Funds for that purpose. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. 3 MINUTES - PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1994 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS None 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 54956.9 (a), existing litigation (City of Palm Desert v. Mihajson re: Paradise Bar). B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XL ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Kelly, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:25 p.m. Acting Chairman Snyder reconvened the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Member' Kelly moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0-2 vote, with Member Crites and Chairman Wilson ABSENT. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SEC ARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVEL AGENCY OY WILSO? CHAIRMAN 4