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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Snyder convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Robert A. Spiegel III. INVOCATION - Mayor Walter H. Snyder IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites (left the meeting at 6:00 p.m.) Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly (arrived at 6:35 p.m.) Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Walter H. Snyder Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Wayne Ramsey, Director of Code Compliance Phil Drell, Acting Director of Community Development Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. BOB LEO and PRESIDENT-ELECT MICHAEL BARRY addressed the Agency Board on behalf of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce and presented Member Crites with an engraved vase. They thanked him for his commitment and efforts on behalf of the citizens of Palm Desert. MR. MICHAEL KASSINGER, Kassinger Construction in Palm Springs, spoke on behalf of Mr. Salvatore Reale relative to the Odekirk's sportspark. MINUTES _ PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member Crites asked whether there was a signed agreement for the sportspark. Mr. Ortega responded that there was not at this point in time. He noted the check for $1.25 million was delivered; however, it was received with a letter requesting changes to the agreement. He said in his view, this did not meet the intent of the Council's motion, and at this time there was not a binding agreement with Mr. Odekirk. Mr. Kassinger stated that the design team was in place for this project and included Jim Joffee, John Sanborn, and Ted Dozel. He noted they were ready to go on the project. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of February 8, 1996. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 34 and 34A. Rec: Approve as presented. C. TREASURER'S MONTH -END INVESTMENT REPORT as of January 31, 1996. Rec: Receive and file. D. REOUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Enter into an Agreement with Pearson and Associates to Provide Architectural Programming Consultant Services on the Section Four Project (Contract No. R10900). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Pearson and Associates of Palm Desert to provide Architectural Programming Consultant services on the Section Four Project in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00. E. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment to the Furnishings Purchase Order for the Public Portion of the Multi -Agency Library. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an increased amendment of $3,006.23 to Purchase Order No. 3609 for the furnishings for the public portion of the Multi -Agency Library. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VII. RESOLUTIONS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. Mr. Ortega noted that the Project Area 4 Committee had scheduled a tour on March 4, 1996. Two members of the Agency Board are already on that Committee, and the others were invited to participate in the tour. 2. Mr. Ortega stated that some time ago the Board authorized the expenditure of funds to conduct a study of mobilehome parks in the City to see if there was interest in having the City assist them in purchasing their parks. That report was completed, and he felt the new Housing Advisory Committee could look at this as its first task and make recommendations to the Agency Board. Chairman Snyder stated he had received a letter from Silver Spur stating they had conducted their own survey which indicated people wanted to participate in purchasing the park. He felt the Committee should look at the letter and act on it as well as the City's survey. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Ortega noted the following Closed Session items: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8: Property: Street Address: Southeast corner of Portola Avenue and Highway 111 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOP. _rNT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Conference with Legal Council - Existing Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9 (a): 1) City of Indio v. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and City of Palm Desert, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. 79129. 2) Steven Wymer Litigation, United States vs. Idaho Real Property, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 94-56491. 3) City of Palm Desert v. REFCO Capital Corp., et al, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 92-7631-RJK. C: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:15 p.m., said Closed Session to immediately follow consideration of the City Council Agenda. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIG'AN, SECRZI Y TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOP AGENCY WALTER H. SNYDER, C 4