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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1995 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency at 4:05 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Robert A. Spiegel III. INVOCATION - Member Richard S. Kelly IV. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Walter H. Snyder Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Buford A. Crites Also Present: Members Absent: Member Jean M. Benson David Yrigoyen, Acting Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Richard J. Folkers, Acting City Manager Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Phill Drell, Acting Director of Community Development Agnes Flor, Acting Director of Finance Gregg Holtz, Acting Director of Public Works V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Barbara Bowie, Principal Librarian for the Riverside County and City Libraries, addressed the City Council to inform them that they were being forced to make cuts in all libraries in the County as a result of the loss of State funding. She advised that they had had to deliver 127 part-time and temporary employees that effective June 29, 1995, their jobs would not exist;; this was effectively a 50% cut in staffing. She said the layoffs were across the board -- at all libraries and from MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF 3: _ , PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 22, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * management down. In addition to the layoffs, she stated that service hours would be reduced by 40% as well. Therefore, the Portola Library would be reduced from 48 hours per week to 29 hours per week. The Palm Desert Country Club Library would be reduced from 20 hours per week to 12. Upon question by Member Spiegel, Ms. Bowie responded that a fund of $150,000 would be available County wide for the purchase of some magazines, reference materials, local newspapers, and some books. She said that they would have to to rely on local donations for providing new best sellers. Acting City Manager Richard Folkers stated that staff would investigate the cost of keeping the Portola Library open and would bring a position paper to the next meeting. Chairman Crites responded that something had to be done long before the next meeting. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, consideration of methods of keeping both Palm Desert Libraries open was added to the agenda by unanimous vote of the City Council. Upon question by Member Spiegel, Ms. Bowie responded that to keep the two Palm Desert libraries open at the current levels would cost $8,230 per month. Member Spiegel stated that he felt the City should provided at least $4,115 to keep them open for two weeks or until the next meeting of the Council. Member Snyder expressed concern about the City spending money for something its residents were already taxed for. Member Kelly agreed with Member Spiegel stating that he did not think a city with a reserve should allow its library to go on ten hours a week and that if the City found $10 million for a new library, it could fmd $4,000 to keep the current one open. Chairman Crites stated that the Council needed more information about how much tax money comes from Palm Desert and how much of that money comes back in order to make a decision on this issue. He agreed, however, that the City should step in in the interim to keep the facilities open. Member Spiegel moved to approve $8,230 to the Riverside County and City Libraries to be used to keep the two Palm Desert libraries open for the same number of hours for the month of July, 1995. Member Kelly seconded the motion; it carried by unanimous vote. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of June 7, 1995, and the Regular Meeting of June 8, 1995. Rec: Approve as presented. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING O.. rIE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 22, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TRF,ASURY - Warrant Nos. 49, 50, 51, and 53. Rec: Approve as presented. C. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of May 31, 1995. Rec: Receive and file. D. REOUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Negotiate a Contract for Legends Field Entry Way Columns (Contract No. R09600). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to negotiate a contract with a local qualified contractor for the construction of the Legends Field columns. E. J EOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Notice of Completion for Contract No. It06720 - Tree Planting in Phase III of the Civic Center Park. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Spiegel, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VII. RESOLUTIONS A. RE SOLUTION NO. 310 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECLARING THAT THERE IS A NEED FOR A HOUSING ADVISORY COMIvu z ILL AND APPROVING BYLAWS. Member Spiegel stated his only concern with this resolution was the length of terms it provided for appointees. He said he felt it should be at least two years rather than the one year recommended. Chairman Crites stated that Member Benson had expressed an interest in serving as liaison to the committee and that former Planning Commissioner James Richards had expressed the same willingness. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 310 amended to specify two-year terms. Member Kelly seconded the motion; it carried by unanimous vote. 3 MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF T,-..:; PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 22, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chairman Crites asked the Agency Secretary to agendize these appointments for the next Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting. VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH GOLF DIMENSIONS FOR SECTION FOUR NORTH COURSE (Contract No. R100401. Mr. Yrigoyen reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to enter into negotiations for an agreement with Golf Dimensions to provide project management services for the Section Four North Golf Course project. Member Snyder seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. B. REOUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. R10070 FOR THE DEEP CANYON ROAD/HIGHWAY 111 REALIGNMENT PROJECT. (From Agenda Addendum) Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director to enter into Contract No. R10070 with The Keith Companies in the amount of $49,620.00. Member Spiegel seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Yrigoyen noted the request for Closed Session listed on the agenda and asked the Board to adjourn to one at an approriate time. 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 01 .1E PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 22, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. AGENCY COUNSEL Reauest for Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): City of Palnq_Desert v. REFCO Capital Com.. et al. U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 92-7631-RJK. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: Street Address:74-550 to 74-616 Shadow Hills Lane Assessor's Parcel No.: 615-161-004,006,007,008,009 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega and Teresa LaRocca Property Owner. Paul L. and Angela L. Morway Under negotiation: Price Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. JOINT MIM:NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S AND AGENCY'S PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96. Mr. Folkers reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Mayor/Chairman Crites opened the Public Hearing and invited testimony. None was offered. He declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Spiegel pointed out that the total annual budget was $71.9 million. Revenues were projected at $20.7 million, and the General Fund exenditures projected at $2.6 million. He noted 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF Th-, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 22, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * that of the $20.7 revenues 39% came from sales tax and 22% from hotel occupancy tax or in dollars, $12 million of the $20 million. He noted that about $2 million came from property taxes. Coucilman Snyder commended the City Manager and staff for the superb job done in creating this fiscal plan. He pointed out that it was again a non -deficit budget and a program that only exemplified the excellent staff the City of Palm Desert had. Mayor Crites stated that he had not been present in the budget study session when discussion had been held relative to the Community Arts Manager becoming part of the employee exchange program of the Sister Cities Committee. He pointed out that Gisborne was in the process of establishing a public art program and since we already had the employee exchange program, he felt the Arts Manager an appropriate person to send as she would be of great assistance to them in this effort. He asked only that he be allowed to bring the request back for special approriation at a future date if the City received a request for her assistance. Council concurred. Councilman Spiegel asked that the City Council consider adding an additional $16,000 to the Special Events Fund so that the summer concert series could be increased to 10 performances next summer. Mr. Folkers pointed out that in April, 1995, the City Council had directed staff to include $38,000 for the upgrading of electrical in the medians on El Paseo. Since this had not been included in the proposed budget, he asked that Council add it. Additionally, Mr. Folkers asked that the City Council add $75,000 for the remodeling of the Administrative Services Building lobby as discussed in the budget study session. Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95-54 adopting the appropriation Limit at $34,666,437 as per calculation; to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 95- 55 adopting a program and financial plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1996. with the addition of $16,000 for four more summer concerts, $38,000 for the upgrading of electrical on El Paseo, and $75,00 for the remodel of the Administrative Services Building Lobby; to by Minute Motion, approve the 1995-96 Fiscal Year Budget for the Redevelopment Agency. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, and it carried by unanimous vote. 6 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JUNE 22, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIV. ADJOURNMENT Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 Assessor's Parcel Number 620-200-031 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega and Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Bagdasarian Properties, Inc./Benz Disposal Co. Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment Chairman Crites adjourned to Closed Session at 5:55 p.m. for the purposes stated on the agenda. He reconvened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. with no action announced. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting 8:30 p.m. BUFO' ' A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: "'SHEILA R. GI d fGAN, SEETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVETAMENT AGENCY 7