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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-28MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Snyder convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairman Walter H. Snyder III. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly 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, 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 Evelyn Bridges, Acting Director of Code Compliance Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 28, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of the Palm Desert City Council and Redevelopment Agency of February 5, 1996, and Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of March 14, 1996. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant No. 40. Rec: Approve as presented. C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of February 29, 1996. Rec: Receive and file. D. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Staff Out -of -State Travel. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve out-of-state travel for Paul Shillcock to attend the 3CMA meeting in Las Vegas March 28-30, 1996. E. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R10800 for Civic Center Park "Legends Field" Backstop Retrofit Project. Rec: Removed for separate discussion. See Section VIII, Consent Items Held Over, for action. F. REOUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the Highway 111 to Ramona Storm Drain Phase I (Project 517/95). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the Highway 111 to Ramona Storm Drain Phase I (Contract No. R11020). Member Spiegel asked that Item E be removed for separate discussion under Section VIII, Consent Items Held Over. Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 28, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 326 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION AND AMENDMENT OF BOND DOCUMENT AND RATIFICATION OF ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TRANSFER OF TITLE FOR DESERT ROSE. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets from Teresa La Rocca outlining the steps that have been taken to get the property transferred to the Agency. He offered to answer questions. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 326. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER E. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R10800 for Civic Center Park "Legends Field" Backstop Retrofit Project. Member Spiegel asked what was being done to correct the problem of foul balls. Mr. Folkers responded that modifications that had already been done were supposed to take care of the problems but that it did not seem to have worked. He said staff intended to do several things: 1) shift home plate five to ten feet back so that the balls cannot go as far; 2) install shade canopies (this item would be added to the City Council Agenda for discussion and action). Upon further question by Member Spiegel, Mr. Folkers stated that staff expected to shift home plate within a few weeks. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,800 for gates; 2) authorize the transfer of funds from contingency to the base account No. 850-4664-454- 4001. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 28, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted that several informational reports had been forwarded to the Agency Board relative to the Fuel Cell Program. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Ortega requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time to consider the following items: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APN: 627-101-015 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega Property Owner: Arlene Spencer Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: South side of Fred Waring between San Pablo and San Anselmo APN: 627-041-009 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega Property Owner: Jay A. Wahlin and Kristine M. Wahlin Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment C. AGENCY SECRETARY 1. Consideration of Policy for Plaques for City and Redevelopment Agency Facilities. Mrs. Gilligan noted that there was a policy for both the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency wherein plaques for various projects included the name of the individual who was Mayor/Chairman at the time construction of that project was approved. She said that due to construction of several current projects, a some members had requested that this matter be brought up to determine whether the policy should remain the same. Member Kelly stated that while he was not concerned about whose name appeared on the plaques as Mayor/Chairman, he would be concerned if the plaques did not include the names of Councilmembers/Members who are currently in office. Member Crites suggested that the plaques show the names of those individuals who were on the Council/Agency Board during both planning and construction. With 4 MINUTES _ PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 28, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * regard to the Multi Agency Library project, he said he felt past Councilman S. Roy Wilson did as much on that project as any other Councilmember. Member Kelly said he felt the permanent policy should be that the current Councilmembers/Members names should be on the plaque. Member Crites disagreed because someone could work on a project for many years and then be off the Council/Board when the project is dedicated and thus not receive any credit at all. Chairman Snyder suggested that a committee be formed to look at this policy. Mrs. Gilligan noted that with regard to the plaque for the Multi Agency Library, there was not time for a committee to look into that matter. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, direct that the plaque for the Multi Agency Library include the name of the person who was Mayor when construction was approved as well as the names of all those individuals who were members of the Council during both the planning and construction of the Library (a total of six names -- the five current Councilmembers as well as S. Roy Wilson). Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Member Spiegel ABSTAINING. With Agency Board concurrence, staff was directed to form a committee to look at this policy and make recommendations to the City Council/Agency Board. D. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Continued from the Meeting of March 14, 1996). Member Benson moved to continue this matter to the meeting of April 11, 1996, due to the fact that another application is expected to be received shortly. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 28, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XVL ADJOURNMENT Member Crites moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 4:25 p.m., said Closed Session to be held following the City Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Snyder, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. G1LIGAN, S ARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVEL1NT AGENCY 6