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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-09MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1997 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 6:08 p.m. and recessed to Closed Session to consider items listed under Agency Counsel Reports & Remarks. He reconvened the meeting at 10:05 p.m. H. 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 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES, of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of December 12, 1996, and the Adjourned Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of December 19, 1996. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 9, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY, - Warrant Nos. 36, 37, 38, 39, 36DR, 37DR, 38DR, 39DR. Rec: Approve as presented. C. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of the Parkview Professional Office Complex for the Month Ended 10/31/96. Rec: Receive and file. D. INVESTMENT REPORT for Redevelopment Agency for Month Ending November 30, 1996. Rec: Receive and file. Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW -BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARKVIEW BUILDINGS, Contract No. R12020 (Continued from the Meeting of October 24, 1996). Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and stated that this was something the Agency Board had requested additional information about. He noted that Mr. Yrigoyen was available to answer any questions. Member Spiegel asked whether this had been discussed with the tenants, and Mr. Yrigoyen responded that the tenants had received notice that Mason & mason were no longer the property managers and that the Agency Board would be considering the firm of Rutherford Investments as the new managers. He added that there had been no feedback to date. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 9, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member Benson asked whether staff would be keeping track of complaints, and Mr. Yrigoyen responded that complaints would be tracked. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve a one-year contract with Rutherford Investments to provide for management services for Parkview Office Buildings. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote. IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Ortega noted the following items for Closed Session: 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: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: Southwest corner of Frank Sinatra and Cook Street Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other party: Marriott Corporation Under negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 9, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RII. PUBLIC HEARINGS _ None RM. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m. ATTEST: MIARY P. GA TI1E PALM I3 ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO T REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRMAN 4