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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-27MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 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 - Mayor Walter H. Snyder IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Walter H. Snyder Excused Absence: Member Buford A. Crites Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Mary P. Gates, Assistant Agency Secretary Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul Gibson, City Treasurer/Finance Director Evelyn Bridges, Acting Director of Code Compliance Lisa Constande, Environmental Conservation Manager V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. jvMINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of June 13, 1996. Rec: Continued to the meeting of July 11, 1996. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 27, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 53 and 54. Rec: Approve as presented. C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of May 31, 1996. Rec: Receive and file. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, continue Item A to the meeting of July 11, 1996. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Spiegel, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VII. RESOLUTIONS A. REOUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPOINTING AN UNDERWRITER AND BOND COUNSEL. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 3.22 appointing an underwriter and bond counsel for the issuance of working capital bonds to refinance the Variable Rate Demand 1994 Multi -family Housing Revenue Bonds (Desert Rose Project) and issue working capital for the Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None I%. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF BLYTRE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER FINANCING (JOINT MATTER WITH THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY) . Mr. Diaz noted that this matter should be continued until after discussions in Closed Session. With Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority Board concurrence, this matter was continued to Wednesday, July 3, 1996. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mr z i niG JUNE 27, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the Closed Session items listed on the Agenda and requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8: Property: Land generally located between Portola, Monterey, Frank Sinatra, and Gerald Ford Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Property Owner: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Under negotiation: Price Terms of payment C. AGENCY SECRETARY None D. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None Member Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:10 p.m. to Closed Session, said Closed Session to be held following adjournment of the City Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. Chairman Snyder reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 27, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S/RDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97. Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report, noting that this was a joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board public hearing. With regard to the City's budget, he said staff was looking at a philosophy of improving the existing infrastructure while having controlled growth. For that reason, there was a tremendous increase in the amount of funds being allocated to revitalization of existing streets and public facilities as well as expansion of the master street program. In addition, the budget included funds for the following: - development of new recreation facilities/soccer complex at Hovley Avenue - improvement of the existing sports complex at Cook Street at the Palm Desert High School. - to assure that our library hours will not be reduced but will continue to be maintained at 48 hours per week as opposed to the 32 hours per week as seen throughout the County library system. - expansion of the summer concerts in the park which have been so successful this year. - over 25 % of the budget for police and fire services. Mr. Diaz stated that the City would not be in the red and would be able to increase its reserves somewhat. With regard to the Redevelopment Agency budget, Mr. Ortega stated that a great majority of funds would be spent on public improvements such as the interchanges at Monterey Avenue and Cook Street. He said there was a substantial amount of money budgeted to pay for facilities we have built such as the Civic Center Park, Multi Agency Library, and Sheriffs Station. He noted that the big expenditure for next year were the Agency's continuing efforts to develop the Desert Willow project across the street from the Marriott. In addition, staff was looking at marketing the City's low and moderate income housing. On behalf of the City Council/Agency Board, Mayor/Chairman Snyder commended staff and the City's committees and commission for their efforts in getting the City of Palm Desert to where it is today. Mayor/Chairman Snyder declared the public hearing ogn and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. No testimony was offered, and he declared the public hearing famed. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 27, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman/Member Spiegel noted for the benefit of the audience that the City Council/Agency Board has an open session where the members review every item in the budget before it is put together and brought back for the Council/Agency Board to approve. He stated that the City's budget was $22,121,000 to run the City. Of that amount, the largest expense it the Police Department at $6,477,000. Revenues were conservatively estimated at $22,889,000, approximately $700,000 more than expenses. He said if there were ever a disaster in the City, there are funds in the bank to run the City and get it back in shape. He commended staff as being the people who make the budget work. He added that approximately $13 million of the revenues are from sales tax and hotel occupancy tax. Councilman/Member Kelly moved to: 1) Approve the factors used in calculating the Gann Limit per discussion and waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 96-45, adopting the 1996/97 Appropriation Limit at $37,065,495 as per calculation; 2) waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 96-46, adopting a program and financial plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997; 3) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 322 approving the 1996/97 Fiscal Year Budget for the Redevelopment Agency; 4) waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 96-47 setting the salary schedule, catary ranges, and allocated classifications and approving a five-year memorandum of understanding between the City and PDEO. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XVI. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 1996, for a joint meeting between the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Financing Authority. ATTEST: MARY P. GA , ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO THE PALM D ERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5