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Home My WebLink About1997-06-26MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THIJRSDAY, JUNE 26, 1997 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * •* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Buford A. Crites III. INVOCATION - Member Walter H. Snyder IV. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson Member Walter H. Snyder Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Richard S. Kelly Excused Absence: Member Buford A. Crites Also Present Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager William Strausz, Agency Counsel 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 Steve Smith, Planning Manager V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of June 12, 1997. Rec: Approve as presented. UNUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 26, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 64DR, 65DR, 64RDA, 65RDA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for the Street Improvements on Hovley Lane East from Oasis Club Drive to Washington Street (Project No. 629-97, Contract No R13010). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for the street improvements on Hovley Lane East from Oasis Club Drive to Washington Street. Funds are available from Account #854-4675-433-4001. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement between the Agency and Real Estate Analysis Services Company (Contract No. R13020). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the agreement with Real Estate Analysis Services Company (REASCO) to provide consultant services on an as -needed basis in accordance with the agreement attached to the staff report and appropriate $85,000.00 for a 13-month contract with the consultant. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Snyder, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 342 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AGREEMENT AMENDING A 1995 LOAN AGREEMENT. Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Chairman Kelly asked if this was the same as what had been discussed earlier in the day at the Finance meeting. Mr. Ortega responded that this particular item had not been discussed but that it was related to the financing. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 342. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 26, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. NEW BUSINESS None 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 item listed on the Agenda and requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): City of Palm Desert v. REFCO Capital Corporation, et al, United States District Court, Central District, Case No. CV92-7632 C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 26, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Kelly suspended the remainder of the Agenda at 4:10 p.m. to be considered during the 7:00 p.m. portion of the meeting. XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CQNSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF CITY MANAGER/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mayor/Chairman Kelly declared the public hearing Open. Finance Director Paul Gibson reviewed the staff report and recommendation. He noted revisions outlined in a memorandum distributed to the Council which included all of the changes requested by Council at the June 1 lth budget study session. He noted several items that the Council did not state a specific dollar amount, including: 1) Business Support - additional $22,500 for conferences and seminars and $7,000 for furniture; 2) Community Promotions - additional $6,500 for Historical Society staffing; 3) Risk Management - additional $10,000 for low watt radio coverage in north part of the City. He said the General Fund revenues being approved would amount to $24,123,490, and the General Fund expenditures would amount to $23,285,529. Mayor/Chairman Kelly invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing dastd. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to: 1) Approve the factors used in calculating the Gann Limit per discussion and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 97-46 adopting the 1997-98 Appropriation Limit at $39,013,714 as per calculation: 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 97-47 adopting a program and financial plan for the fiscal year July 1, 1997, through June 30, 1998; 3) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 343, adopting the 1997-98 Fiscal Year Budget for the Redevelopment Agency; 4) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 97-48 setting the salary schedule, salary ranges, and allocated classifications. Motion was seconded by Snyder and carried by unanimous vote. XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 26, 1997 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * — XVI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. ATTEST: //?-// / �/ �, ,. / " �'L SHEILA R. (J'I1 IGAN, SE TARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDS PMENT AGENCY RICHRD S KELLY, CHAIRMAr 5