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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-25MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Snyder convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Jean M. Benson III. INVOCATION - Chairman Walter H. Snyder IV. ROLL CALL Present Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Joe Gaugush, Acting Director of Public Works John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Agnes Flor, Acting Finance Director Evelyn Bridges, Acting Director of Code Compliance Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MS. BARBARA BOWIE, Principal Librarian, stated that because there were Redevelopment Agency funds involved in the Multi Agency Library project, she felt it was important to let the Board know that there were 96 volunteers from the community of Palm Desert who assisted in the move from the Portola site for a total of 1,150 hours of volunteer service. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 25, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 11, 1996. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 43, 44, and 45. Rec: Approve as presented. C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of March 31, 1996. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for Payment on the Monterey Avenue/Fred Waring Drive Storm Drain Project (510-93) - Landscape Improvements (Contract No. C07550). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize reimbursement by the Agency to the Cit of Palm Desert in the amount of $50,000 for the landscaping improvements for the subject project. E. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT with REASCO (Leonard Wolk) for Real Estate Analysis Consulting Services (Contract No. R10151). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an amendment to increase the REASCO Contract (Contract No. R10151; P.O. 3194) for real estate analysis consulting by $17,000 and appropriate the necessary funds from the Agency's unobligated reserves. F. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Multi Agency Library Artwork by Barbara Field (Contract No. R10860). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorized the Agency Secretary to file a Notice of Completion for Contract No. R10860. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Desert Willow North Course Project - Pump Station (Contract No. R10790), Formost Construction. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $42,980.00 for rental and fuel costs of the portable generator; 2) authorize the appropriation of additional funds from Account No. 851-4663-454-4001 to contract base amount. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. 2 MINUTES — PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 25, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME PARK. Mr. Ortega stated that the Redevelopment Housing Committee was looking at policy with regard to mobilehome parks and what should be done about them. He asked that this matter be continued to an indefinite time. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this matter to an indefinite time. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF FUND TRANSFERS FROM DEBT SERVICE FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE, LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FUND. Mr. Ortega reviewed the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to transfer up to $1,000,000 from the Project Area No. 1 Debt Service Fund to the Special Revenue, Low and Moderate Income Fund, on an as -needed basis. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING UNITS - PARKVIEW PROFESSIONAL BUILDING NO. 444. Mr. Ortega reviewed the report in the packets and noted that Mr. Jerry Schmitz, on -site manager for the project, was available to answer any questions. Upon question by Member Benson, Mr. Schmitz responded that this was for the larger of the two buildings and included all of the air conditioning units. He noted that the buildings were approximately five years old, and during the past three years there had been approximately $15,000 in extra maintenance costs for the air conditioning for the two-story building as opposed to only about $300 in extra maintenance costs for the smaller building. He stated that although he did not have specific numbers, Southern California Edison felt approximately 25% would be saved in energy costs with the new air conditioning units. Upon question by Member Spiegel, he noted that there was a one-year warranty on parts and labor and five years on the compressor. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRD, 25, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to retain H & H Air Conditioning Service to replace the air conditioning units on Building 444 of the Parkview Professional building at a cost of $80,327.18. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO DDIA BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ACD2. Mr. Ortega summarized the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the amendment to the DDIA with ACD2 regarding the extension to audit sales of Desert Crossing and authorize the Chairman to execute said amendment. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XL OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega reported that approximately a month ago staff brought before the Financing Authority Board a proposed bond sale with a recommendation that we would only go forward if we reached present value cost. He noted that although all of the paperwork was ready to go, staff did not proceed because there was not enough of a savings in doing it now. He added that if interest rates drop, staff will proceed. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Ortega requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time for the following: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8: 1) Property: lease Property - Parkview Professional Office Buildings 73-710-720 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega, Executive Director Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under negotiation: a Price .a. Terms of Payment 4 SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, S PALM DESERT REDEVELO MINUTES PALM DESERT Rr ui v rADIrIVIENT AGENCY I u!j 11L G APRIL 25, 1996 « « « « * * * « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « « 2) Property: Southern half of Section Four Negotiating Parties: Agency/Property Owner: Carlos Ortega, Executive Director Other Party: Intrawest Resorts, Inc. Under negotiation: .. Price a Terms of Payment C. AGENCY SECRETARY None. D. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XUI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XVL ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m. to Closed Session, said Closed Session to immediately follow adjournment of the City Council meeting. He reconvened the meeting at 10:25 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: Ze ARY TO THE AGENCY 5