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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-12MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1997 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 4:50 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 Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Paul Gibson, City Treasurer/Finance Director Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety John Nagus, Community Arts Manager Steve Smith, Planning Manager III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. PETE FREESTONE, 72-761 Tamarisk, addressed the Agency Board relative to Consent Calendar Item D and stated he was just curious as to why a sidewalk was going to be put in. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 12, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of May 22, 1997, and the Adjourned Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of June 3, 1997. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 60DR, 61DR, 62DR, 63DR, 61RDA, 62RDA, and 63RDA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS as of April 30, 1997. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of "Desert Willow Project" North Course Perimeter Sidewalk (Contract No. R12190). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to reject the sole bid on the subject project and rebid this portion of the required work within the Perimeter Sidewalk project. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE WITH F&M PARTNERS FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON THE PALMS TO PINES EAST SITE (Contract No R12970). Mr. Ortega stated that this item was coming to the Agency Board as a result of a recommendation from the City's Retail Committee. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 12, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Shillcock reviewed the staff report and noted that representatives of F&M were available to answer any questions. Member Spiegel noted that this was dealing with Palms to Pines East where there have been empty stores over the years. He said there was a local developer who would try to get everyone together and come up with a concise plan for how to handle the empty space and remodel some of the older buildings. He said they had asked for six months to negotiate to come up with a plan for the City. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize execution of the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with F&M Associates allowing 180 days for F&M to determine feasibility and negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for a project located on the current Palms to Pines East site (Contract No. R1297Q). Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Mr. Erwin asked that an item be added to both the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Closed Session Agenda under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), City of Palm Springs v. Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 in Palm Desert, Indio Superior Court 51124 Member Spiegel moved to add this item to the Redevelopment Agency Closed Session Agenda. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 12, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None RIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:25 p.m. Upon motion by Snyder, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. SHELL A R. GILLI AN, SEC ARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVEL AGENCY RICI ART) S. KELLY,ICHAIRMAN 4