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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-23MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1997 CIVIC Lr w Luc is COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Walter H. Snyder III. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites Member Walter H. Snyder Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Richard S. Kelly Also Present: - Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Mary P. Gates, Assistant Agency Secretary John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul Gibson, City Treasurer/Finance Director Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 23, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 9, 1997. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 40, 40A, 41, 41DR, 42, and 42DR. Rec: Approve as presented. C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of December 31, 1996. Rec: Receive and file. D. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1996. Rec: Receive and file. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison (SCE) Along Certain Parcels of Desert Willow Development. F. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman, on behalf of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, to execute a Grant of Easement for SCE along certain parcels within the Desert Willow development. AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the Construction of the Perimeter Sidewalk of the Desert Willow (North Course) Project (Contract No. R12190). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the construction of the perimeter sidewalk at the Desert Willow Project (North Course). 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 23, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R10700 - Oscar Armijo, CPA, Joint Venture with Diehl, Evans and Company for Financial Audit of the Seven Multi -Family Apartment Projects, Owned by the Riverside County Housing Authority, Located Within the City of Palm Desert, to Which the Agency Provides Rental Subsidy Financial Assistance. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 1 to the subject contract for additional audit services in an amount not to exceed $40,000 and authorize the appropriation from unobligated revenues from the Special Revenue Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund. Upon motion by Benson, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INVESTMENT POLICY. Investment Manager Jean Ruth reviewed the staff report and Investment Policy. She noted that minor changes had been made to the Policy from last year, and she reviewed each of these changes. Member Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 333 approving the current Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Statement of Investment Policy as unanimously approved at the regular meeting of the Investment & Finance Committee of January 15, 1997. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. B. JNFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 1. Silver Spur Mobile Manor Mr. Ortega reviewed the report and offered to answer any questions. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 23, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the items on the Agenda for Closed Session and requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b): Number of potential cases: 1 Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Southern half of Section Four Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other party: Intrawest Resorts, Inc. Under negotiation: Price ... Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 23, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Kelly recessed the meeting at 4:15 p.m. in order to consider the City Council Agenda as well as Closed Session items during the dinner recess. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433 RELATIVE TO INTRAWEST RESORT OWNERSHIP CORPORATION - 76 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY NORTH OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE BETWEEN COOK STREET AND PORTOLA AVENUE, PALM DESERT (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mayor/Chairman Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR or OPPOSED to this request. No testimony was offered. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to continue this matter to the meeting of February 13, 1997. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote. XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XVI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: •CMEL.St SHEILA (3ILLIGA.N, SECRETARY TO THE O PALM 1) TAT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRM 5