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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-11MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1996 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Snyder convened the meeting at 5:25 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Walter H. Snyder Excused Absence: Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Also Present: David Yrigoyen, Acting Director of Redevelopment Agency John Wohlmuth, Acting City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTE of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of March 28, 1996. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES _ PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 11, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 41 and 42. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R10500 P.A.C.E. for Additional Engineering Services on the "Desert Willow at Palm Desert" Project North Course. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 for additional engineering services to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineers (P.A.C.E.) Contract No. R10500 in an amount not to exceed $14,450, 2) authorize the transfer of funds from contingency to base account 851-4663-454-4001. D. REOUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK on Contract No. R08850, Tree Screen Installation at Phase M. Rec: By Minute Motion, direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for contract No. R08850. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 2 MINUTFS PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 11, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. R10880 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH GOLF COURSE AT THE "DESERT WILLOW AT PALM DESERT" PROJECT SITE. Mr. Yrigoyen reviewed the staff report and recommendation to award the bid to Park West Golf, Inc. He noted that consultants and staff had analyzed the bids received and found this to be a good bid. He added that Tim Palmquist, Reuben Ramirez, and Rudy Acosta were available to answer any questions. Upon question by Member Spiegel, Mr. Acosta responded that the bid by Park West was approximately $900,000 below the engineer's estimate for the project. Upon further question by Member Spiegel, he stated that the total cost for development of the north course was approximately $14 million. Upon question by Member Benson relative to naming the golf course, Mr. Yrigoyen responded that the groundbreaking would be held in the near future, and staff would be asking for direction as to the name for the golf course. He noted that the courses were currently being called Desert Willow North and Desert Willow South. Member Benson suggested that the north golf course be named the "Mountain View Course". Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Park West Golf, Inc. in the amount of $9,650,000 and authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $965,000 for the construction of the north golf course at "Desert Willow at Palm Desert". Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. Member Benson asked where this firm was located, and Mr. Acosta responded that they were from Temecula. Member Spiegel added that five of the subcontractors were local firms. R. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Yrigoyen noted the Closed Session items listed on the Agenda and requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time. B. AGENCY ATTORNEY Request for Closed Session: Conference with legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government code Section 54956.9. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency v. Bagdasarian et al, Case No. 084 507. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 11, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD None XI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING ADVISORY COMNul l r.r (Continued from the Meetings of March 14 and March 28, 1996). Member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Mr. Rod Murphy to the Redevelopment Agency Housing Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. to Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. / SHEILA R. GIL IGAN, S ARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4