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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-13MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1995 CIVIC t..r.41 1 COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO W gDrk Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Ertsot Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Walter H. Snyder Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Buford A. Crites Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, ACM/RDA Executive Director Ramon Diaz, Acting City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance Phil Drell, Acting Director of Community Development John Wohlmuth, Assistant to the City Manager Lisa Constande, Environmental Conservation Manager Mary P. Gates, Assistant Secretary III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of June 22, 1995. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES - PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY lhr.x4 i udG JULY 13, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * s * * s * * * s * * * s * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 54 and 56. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Modification of 'Existing Backstops at the Civic Center Park Ballfields. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the staff recommendation for item i 2b in the amount of $28,378.00 plus a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $4,256.70. This item will modify existing structure and design to maximize stability of system and safety to spectators. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement Between the Redevelopment Agency and REASCO (Contract No. R10150). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the agreement with REASCO to provide consultant services on an as -needed basis in accordance with the agreement attached to the staff report and appropriate $54,000.00 for a 12-month contract with the consultant. E. REOUFST FOR RATIFICATION of Out -of -State Travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, by the Executive Director and an Agency Board Member, Ratification of Related Expenditures from the Trip, and Authorization for Chairman of the Agency Board to Travel to Montreal, Canada. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify the Executive Director's and Agency Board Member's travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, to meet with officials of the Intrawest Corporation; 2) ratify the expenditure of funds for airfare, hotel room, and other related expenses; 3) authorize two Board Members to travel to Montreal, Canada, for the purpose of visiting the Intrawest Development and appropriate the relevant funding for such travel expenses. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C09440, Sheriff Station Basement Improvements. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C09440 in the amount of $2,109.00. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. 2 MINUTES T . PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 13, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .* * * * * V. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 312 - A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE AGENCY'S PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AS AMENDED (ADDED TERRITORY ONLY), TAX ALLOCATION (HOUSING SET - ASIDE) REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1995 .AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT, AND MAIONG CERTAIN FINDINGS. Mr. Ortega noted that a similar resolution had been approved by the City Council, and he recommended adoption of this resolution. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT'S REPAYMENT OF THE 1986 AGENCY LOAN FOR THE LIGHTS AT THE GOLFING INSTITUTE, WITH PREVIOUS YEARS "IN -KIND SERVICES". Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that some payments had been made in the beginning. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the College of the Desert's repayment of the 1986 Agency Loan for the construction of the lights at the Golf Institute, with previous years "in -kind services". Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS NO. 4, 5, AND 6 FOR THE MULTI -AGENCY LIBRARY. Mr. Ortega noted that this item should include approval of Change Order No. 3 as well as Nos. 4, 5, and 6. Member Snyder moved to, by Minute Motion, direct staff to send written consent to College of the Desert (District) for Change Orders No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 with a net total is $168,256.00. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY bur r. a iriG JULY 13, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * s * * * * * * * * * * * C. CONSIDERATION OF REOUEST TO ALLOW THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMi i i nC MEMBERS TO A i i ra ui THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH. Mr. Ortega stated that only one member of the EDAC had expressed interest in attending this conference, and he extended an invitation for Agency Board members to attend. Member Snyder stated he would like to attend as liaison to the EDAC and a Member of the Council and Redevelopment Agency Board. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve attendance by members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee at the League of California Cities Economic Development Conference in Long Beach from August 16 to 18, 1995. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS INCLUDED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH GOLF DIMENSIONS FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF THE AGENCY'S PUBLIC GOLF COURSE (CONTRACT NO. R1004Q). Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Upon question by Member Benson regarding determination of fees, Mr. Yrigoyen responded that the fee is based on percentage of the cost. Member Spiegel noted that he had received this information just prior to the meeting and had not had an opportunity to review it. With Agency Board concurrence, this item was held until after the dinner recess Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the contract with Golf Dimensions for Project Management of the Agency's public golf course, authorize the Executive Director to execute said contract, and appropriate $621,000 for the base project costs and $30,000 for reimbursables from Project Area No. 2 Unobligated Reserves. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY r r. r. i uiG JULY 13, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * s * * * * * * * * * * * * * IR. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 111. Mr. Ortega noted the conceptual design and asked that the Board approve staff s recommendation. Member Snyder said he felt this was a good compromise. Member Kelly stated that although he did not feel it was a good compromise, he agreed we should move ahead. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for the development of the southeast corner of Portola Avenue and Highway 111 in accordance with the draft proposed site plan attached to the staff report dated July 13, 1995, upon approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites recessed the meeting at 6:20 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS INCLUDED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. B. INTERSTATE 10 INTERCHANGES - ROADS AND BRIDGES BENEFIT DISTRICT AGREEMENT UPDATE. NOTE: THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED JOINTLY WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL. Mr. Folkers noted the new staff recommendation that the City stay in the three interchange Roads and Bridges Benefit District (R.B.B.D.) instead of pulling out. He said a delay in forming the district could delay the award of the bid for the interchanges. He added that the City had been criticized in the past for doing things during the summer months, and this would be done in September. He stated that Mr. Ortega was working with the County on financing arrangements. He said staff s recommendation was as follows: 1) That the City continue to stay in the District; 2) that the Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency send a letter to CVAG advising that we will put forth the good faith of the City and the Redevelopment Agency to pay the City's share by the year 2000; 3) that staff work with CVAG and r..7,4_ - the necessary process to proceed with the District; and 4) that Mr. Ortega continue to work with the County so if we have failure of the District there will be some mechanism to secure the County's funds for this District over some period of time. Councilman/Member Spiegel asked if staff was sure the money is there to do this because if it is not, the whole thing will not be accomplished. Mr. Folkers responded that from the City 5 MINUTES '�: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 13, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * and Redevelopment Agency standpoint, we have the money. The point that is weak is the $6,232,822 County share, and we do not have the resources to pay that off if the County defaults. Councilmember/Member Benson questioned the information in staffs memorandum relative to other cities not joining the District. Mr. Folkers stated that if the City of .Palm Desert does not join, there will be a district only in the County. He said the rest of the cities have made or will make agreements with CVAG to pay their fair share without a district. Mr. Erwin added that territories in those other cities will be in the District. He said if Palm Desert should at this point step out, the District is left with the County. Because there is no joint powers authority, one of the cities has to stay in. Mayor/Chairman Crites asked what the down side would be for Palm Desert to be the one city left in the District. Mr. Folkers responded that there was no down side as far as he could see. MR. BILL CLAPPER of CVAG addressed the Council and stated that a concern that had been raised by La Quinta and Rancho Mirage was with the possibility of some type of catastrophic problem on the interchanges where lawsuits would be brought against them. He said CVAG would indemnify for any lawsuits brought forward. He added that if only the County was in the District, there would be only County territory; however, if one city stays in, territory of all five cities can be used. Mr. Erwin stated that meetings had been held with the Rancho Mirage City Council and attorney relative to their being in the District. Concern was expressed about some catastrophic occurrence on one of the interchanges that would cause someone to sue not only Caltrans as owner but the Roads and Bridges Benefit District, of which they would be a part, and there was the possibility they would be added into the litigation. He said this was theoretically possible but so remote that it offers no great risk. Councilmember/Member Benson asked whether there was a guarantee that the County would stay if the District were formed. Mr. Folkers responded that the County had indicated it would stay in. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the staff recommendation that the City stay in the three interchange Roads and Bridges Benefit District (R.B.B.D.); 2) direct the Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency to send a letter to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) advising that we will put forth the good faith of the City and the Redevelopment Agency to pay the City's share by the year 2000; 3) direct staff to work with CVAG on the necessary process to proceed with the R.B.B.D.; and 4) direct the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency to continue to work with the County of Riverside so that if there is failure of the District, there will be some mechanism to secure the County's funds for this District over some period of time. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. 6 c MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 13, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * s * * * * * * * * * * X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: Southern half of Section Four Negotiating Parties: Agency/Property Owner: Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Other Party: Intrawest Resorts, Inc. Under Negotiation: , . Price . Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE NEWLY CREATED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING ADVISORY COMIvu1 ir.C. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Jim Richards and Redevelopment Agency Board Member Jean Benson to the newly created Redevelopment Agency Housing Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 7 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JULY 13, 1995 * s s s s s s s s s s * s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s xm. ADJOURNMEVT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. to Closed Session pursuant to items listed on the Agenda under Agency Counsel Reports and Remarks. Chairman Crites reconvened the meeting at 9:50 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: 'I 1 SW3II A R. 3IL1ICP N, PALM DESERT REDE ARY TO THE PMENT AGENCY 8