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Home My WebLink About1996-02-08MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Walter H. Snyder Also Present Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director John Wohlmuth, Acting City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Joe Gaugush, Acting Director of Public Works 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 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 25, 1996. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 08, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 32 and 33. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. R10800 with Aztec Fence Company to Retrofit the Backstop of the Legends Field in the Civic Center Park Rec: 1. By Minute Motion, approve Contract No. R10800 with Aztec Fence company in the amount of $57,421.27 with a 10% contingency of $5,742.13 and authorize the Chairman to execute same; 2. By Minute Motion, appropriate $63,163.40 from the Agency's Unobligated Reserve to Account Number 850-4664-454-4001. D. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS through December 31, 1995. Rec: Receive and file. E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the Construction of the Section Four North Course Project (Contract No. R10880). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the construction of the North Course for the Section Four Project. Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote. V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPPORT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY REGARDING HYDROGEN AS A FUEL. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and stated that Economic Development Manager Paul Shillcock was available to answer any questions. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 08, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon question by Member Spiegel relative to the cost of the one -hour documentary, Mr. Shillcock responded that the total cost was approximately $350,000 nine months ago. He said they had received commitments for about $310,000, leaving them short approximately $40,000. He said the City was being asked to contribute between $5,000 and $10,000. He said the City would receive credit as a sponsor. In addition, they had indicated they intended to include the City's project in the body of the documentary. He said staffs recommendation was that any City contribution be contingent upon a section clearly spelling out the efforts of the City of Palm Desert in the body of the documentary. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the request and payment of $5,000 to South Coast Air Quality Management District as the Redevelopment Agency's participation in the production of a documentary on hydrogen as a fuel, contingent upon a section clearly spelling out the efforts of the City of Palm Desert in the body of the documentary. Mr. Shillcock stated for the record that the payment would be made to Hydrogen 2000, a non-profit corporation, not to South Coast Air Quality Management District. Member Spiegel seconded the motion. Mr. Shillcock noted that there was a film done many years ago entitled "Fire in the Water" which was a classic for the potential use of hydrogen. While that had a long shelf life, this production would probably not have anything near that long; however, it was planned to do the documentary in both German and Japanese as well as English so it can be broadcast in Japan as well as Europe. He said he would make sure the City gets a copy for use in the schools or wherever else it could be used. Member Spiegel noted that the Agenda specifically called for a payment of $5,000 while the report stated between $5,000 and $10,000. Mr. Shillcock responded that the applicant would like to have $10,000, and he said he felt it was worth $10,000 if the City is serious about taking a lead position in the development of hydrogen. Member Benson suggested giving them $7,500. Member Kelly amended his motion to approve the request and payment of $7,500 to Hydrogen 2000, Inc. as the Redevelopment Agency's participation in the production of a documentary on hydrogen as a fuel, contingent upon a section clearly spelling out the efforts of the City of Palm Desert in the body of the documentary. Member Spiegel amended his second. Motion carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 08, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * s * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * None X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega asked that the Agency Board return to the Study Session during the dinner break to continue discussions relative to the Section Four Golf Course. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B None XII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, Mayor Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. ATTEST: u14-a ( a6 vELt, SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, S PALM DESERT REDE ARY TO THE PMENT AGENCY a,e'6712 WALTER H. SNYDER, CHAIR RAN 4