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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-12MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1995 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 5:20 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Walter H. Snyder Chairman Buford A. Crites 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, Director of Finance Dave Millheim, Director of Human Resources Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance John Wohlmuth, Assistant to the City Manager Lisa Constande, Environmental Conservation Manager Catherine Sass, Community Arts Manager Mary P. Frazier, Deputy City Clerk III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES, of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of December 22, 1994. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 26 and 27. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Benson, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO PURCHASE THE NATTER NOTE CURRENTLY BEING HELD ON THE PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK. Mr. Ortega asked that this item be held over to the 7:00 p.m. portion of the meeting because the Agency Attorney would be bringing additional information for the Board to consider; i.e., an agreement. The Board concurred. NOTE: THIS MATTER WAS CONSIDERED FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Ortega noted the report given to the Agency Board. He passed out an agreement prepared by legal counsel for Mr. Natter, owner of the note. He said there was also another communication from Amos Summers. He noted that the current balance of the note was $236,000, and the proposal was that the Board pay for 1/2 of that amount. He said although the Agency would be purchasing the note for approximately $118,000, the net cost to the Agency would only be $32,000 because of the $86,000 that is being forwarded to the Agency from Amos Summers. He recommended approval of the purchase of this note. He added that after purchasing this note, the Agency would be the only holder of any liens on the mobilehome park, and all the funds that come out of there would come to the Agency. Member Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request and authorize staff to proceed with the purchase of the Natter note. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * s. * * * * * * * * s s* * * * * * * * * * IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Property Street Address: 73-625 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Property Owner: Mary Stoltzman Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY 1. Member Benson asked that staff provide an update for the next meeting relative to what is happening with the shopping center on El Paseo. The Board concurred. With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to Closed Session pursuant to the item listed under Agency Counsel Reports and Remarks. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with no action announced from Closed Session. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that in order to adopt a resolution of necessity, the Agency must find that: 1) the public interest and necessity require the project; 2) the project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; 3) the property described in the resolution is necessary for the proposed project; and 4) the offer required by Section 7267.2 of the Government Code has been made to the owner or owners of record. He noted the letter 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * received from Regency Homes objecting to adoption of the resolution of necessity and said staff felt the report in the packets adequately addressed the issues raised by Mr. Solomon in the letter. 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 closet. Member Snyder moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. , setting forth environmental findings with regard to the adoption of a resolution of necessity declaring certain real property necessary for public purposes and authorizing the acquisition thereof; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.4, declaring certain real property necessary for public purposes and authorizing the acquisition thereof, said property being a parcel of approximately 420,000 square feet fronting on the north side of Country Club Drive approximately 2,000 feet west of Cook Street in the City of Palm Desert ("Subject Property"). Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. RII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Erwin asked that the Board add an item to the Agenda for Closed Session as one which arose after the Agenda was posted. He noted that it was pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), RDA v. Bonnett, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. 079025. Member Snyder moved to add this item to the Agenda to be considered in Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. to Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m., with no action announced from Closed Session, and adjourned to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 1995. BJFORD A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SHEILA R(' LIGAN, SECRI'AR4 TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY