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Home My WebLink About1995-05-25MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1995 CIVIC L,r.Lu Ir z COUNCIL CHAMBER s s s* s * s* s* s * s s * * * *** s s s* * * s* * * * * * * s* * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Jean M. Benson III. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Walter H. Snyder IV. ROLL CALL Present: 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 Richard J. Folkers, Acting City Manager William Strausz, Authority Counsel David J. Erwin, City Attorney Mary P. Frazier, Assistant Agency Secretary Ramon A. Diaz, ACM/Director of Community Development Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Gregg Holtz, Acting Director of Public Works John Wohlmuth, Assistant to the City Manager Lisa Constande, Environmental Conservation Manager V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. CHARS ASH, representative of the Palm Desert Country Club (PDCC) Homeowners Association, said he wished to take the opportunity to correct what he felt was a distorted view in a recent Desert Sun newspaper article wherein it indicated that residents of PDCC were unhappy MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 25, 1995 * * s s s s s * * * * * * * * * * * * s s s * * s s s s * * s s * * s s s s with the City services now that that area has been annexed into the City. He said he new of at least 98 to 100 residents who were happy and encouraged by what the City had done for them. He asked that the Council disregard the viewpoint in that article and said he looked forward to a long and rewarding relationship with City officials. He added that he felt Palm Desert was the best managed city in the Coachella Valley. On a lighter note, Mr. Ash extended an invitation from the PDCC Homeowners Association to the Council, their families, and guests to attend a barbecue on Wednesday, June 14th, at which time their disaster people would present a program on how PDCC fits in with the City disaster program. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of May 11, 1995. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS ANDDEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 46 and 47. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Cost Overruns for the Electrical System Upgrade for the Remodel of the Existing North Wing. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request and appropriate $4,500.00 to pay for the completed work. D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for Out -of -State Travel. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Economic Development Director to travel to Herndon, Virginia, June 13-14, for the purpose of making a presentation at the "Implementing Hydrogen Energy Systems: Industry and Government Partnerships Workshop" sponsored by the Department of Energy. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. RESOLUTIONS NOTE: THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE CONSIDERED JOINTLY WITH THE FINANCING AUTHORITY. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that documents before the Redevelopment Agency Board were not in final form and that final agreements must be worked out with the underwriter. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 141tatindG MAY 25, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * He asked that the documents be adopted in concept subject to giving the appropriate officers of the Financing Authority and Redevelopment Agency authority to make certain changes with the bonds, etc. Mr. Ortega stated that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency would be meeting on June 8, 1995, to discuss the budget for fiscal year 1995/96. Within that budget would be a lot of projects the Agency proposes to finance with bond proceeds. A. RESOLUTION NO. 306 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AS AMENDED, TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995A AND SERIES 1995B (TAXABLE) Member Snyder moved to waivefurther reading and adopt Resolution No. 3116. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. B. RESOLUTION NO. 307 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF PROJECT AREA NO. 2 TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995. Member Snyder moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. Q7. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT GROUP TO PROVIDE FOR PARKING IMPROVEMENTS. Chairman Crites asked that this item be held until discussion of the proposed project during City Council Public Hearing "A". The Board concurred. Following the City Council Public Hearing, Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Redevelopment Agency to negotiate an agreement with Churchill Management Group to provide for parking improvements in accordance with the terms outlined in the report. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11nrriuit, MAY 25, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XL OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD TI'EMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Ortega requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time to consider items listed on the Agenda as follows: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8 1. Property: Street Address: Northeast corner Frank Sinatra and Cook Street Negotiating Parties: Agency: Executive Director Property Owner: Redevelopment Agency Under negotiation: . Price Terms of Payment 2. Property: Street Address: 73-625 Santa Rosa Way, Palm Desert, Santa Rosa Village Assessor's Parcel No.: 627-102-012 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega and Teresa LaRocca Property Owner: David H. and Mary K. Stoltzman Under negotiation: Price .a_ Terms of Payment 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 25, 1995 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. Property: Street Address: 74-550 to 74-616 Shadow Hills Lane Assessor's Parcel No.: 625-161-004, 006, 007, 008, 009 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega and Teresa LaRocca Property Owner. Paul L. and Angela L. Morway Under negotiation: a Price Terms of Payment 4. Property: Vacant Land Street Address: 73-075 Highway 111, Palm Desert Assessor's Parcel No.: 627-191-004 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Shell and Joyce Cohn Under negotiation: 2_ Price 2_ Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY 1. Chairman Crites stated he had received several telephone calls in the past week from people concerned with the ballfields. He said the way the fields were built, home plate was out away from the fence, and foul balls when they go up exceed the fence and come straight back down in the stands. In addition, several of the tiles on the restaurant had been broken. He said it was his understanding that staff wanted a go-ahead from the Council to work on this. Mr. Folkers agreed. He said staff had hoped to do this for under $5,000 but now it looked like it would be closer to $15,000. Staff wished to move rapidly and get it done so no one else is injured and there is no further damage. Member Kelly moved to place this item on the Agenda. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorized staff to proceed with this matter in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. RIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 5 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mr.r.w G MAY 25, 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 XIV. ADJOURNMENT Member Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:15 p.m. to Closed Session, said Closed Session to immediately follow adjournment of the City Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. Chairman Crites reconvened the meeting at 10:30 p.m. and immediately adjourned to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 1995, with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: MARY P. THE P ZIER, ASSIS'MNT SECRETARY TO ESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUF)8SA. CRITES, CHAIRMAN 6