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Home My WebLink About1998-04-09REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1998 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * • * * * * * * *.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tempore Spiegel convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Buford A. Crites Member Jim Ferguson Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Excused Absence Chairman Jean M. Benson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Agency Secretary John Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Joe Gaugush, Engineering Manager John Nagus, Community Arts Manager Teresa LaRocca, Housing Programs Coordinator III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of March 26, 1998. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 48RDA, 49RDA, 48DR, and 49DR. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 9, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. PORTFOLIO MASTER SUMMARY as of February 28, 1998. Rec: Receive and file. D. MINUTES of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting of February 19, 1998. Rec: Receive and file. E. MINUTES of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 Meeting of February _ 9, 1998. Rec: Receive and file. F. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of Contract for Services with the Workplace Learning Resource Center (Contract No. R14360) for Services Related to Formation of a Cook Street Business Association. Removed from the Agenda for separate discussion under Section IV, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. Member Ferguson asked that Item F be removed for separate discussion under Section IV, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER F. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of Contract for Services with the Workplace Learning Resource Center (Contract No. R14360) for Services Related to Formation of a Cook Street Business Association. Member Ferguson stated that he had met with Economic Development Manager Paul Shillcock prior to this meeting and had also had conversations with two of the four organizers of the Association on the Cook Street Industrial Service area who were very pleased to see that the committee was committing the sum of $17,000 toward getting this association started but felt they could get organized quite nicely on their own and would like to use that money for more productive purposes during the first year of operation. He said when he spoke with Mr. Shillcock about this, he felt this was good idea but wanted to make sure they were prepared and understood the amount of work that needed to be done, particularly with the documenting process for the assessment district. He suggested that this matter be continued so that staff can 2 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 9, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * meet with those people and make sure they understand what they are getting into. He said if they agreed to take it over, a contract with College of the Desert would be moot. Member Crites suggested that the item be approved, with authority given to Member Ferguson and the City Manager to authorize the expenditure if they find out that the people do not wish to do it or are not capable of taking it over. Member Ferguson stated that his hunch was that it would not go to College of the Desert; therefore, for the Agency to approve this contract would not be necessary. Member Crites moved to continue this matter until staff meets with the representatives of the Cook Street area. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega asked that Ms. LaRocca give the Agency Board a report relative to an event to be held to kick off the HIP "Make a Difference" program. Ms. LaRocca stated that this event was planned for May 9, 1998. She said one of the components of the HIP (Home Improvement Program) was the "Make a Difference" program which consisted of getting volunteers together, identifying an area such as the Lemon Grove project, and getting in with volunteers to do a one -day clean-up, spruce -up of the neighborhood. She said staff had been working with Marriott's Desert Springs representatives who were extremely enthusiastic about the program and had volunteered 100 to 150 employees 3 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 9, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * to assist with food, tee-shirts, flyers, etc. She said this would be the Marriott employee special event of the year. In addition, Home Depot had accepted the invitation to participate and would contribute funds for the food as well as material and the expertise of key people in various departments. She noted that a local church group was interested in becoming involved and would be bringing 25 to 35 members. She said there were approximately four to six homes in the targeted neighborhood that were in desperate need of repair, and residents in the area were also very enthusiastic about the program. She added that both the Fire Department and Police Department would be assisting on that day. Parking would be at City Hall, with volunteers to be shuttled over to the area, and broadcasting would be done from the site by a local radio station. In addition, she said she had worked with Mrs. Gilligan relative to the media portion of the event, and the Senior Center would also be approached relative to manning the registration area. Member Crites asked, assuming the event ends up with several hundred volunteers, whether that many could be utilized for the event and, if not, whether there was a plan for a second area if there are extra people. Ms. LaRocca stated that staff felt that number of people could be utilized, and there was a lot of clean-up to be done in the neighborhood, including minor general clean-up. Vice Chairman suggested that Ms. LaRocca meet with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to let them know what the needs are and see if there might be some assistance available from that source also. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APN 624-071-025 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega Property Owner: David Falk Under Negotiation: x Price Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 624-071-026 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega Property Owner: Howard Marguleas Under Negotiation: Price Terms of Payment 4 MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 9, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3) Property: Southwest corner of Cook Street and Frank Sinatra Negotiating Parties: PDH Associates LLC Agency: Carlos L. Ortega Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: Price Terms of Payment Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): a) City of Palm Desert v. REFCO Capital Corporation, et al, United States District Court, Central District, Case No. CV92-7632 b) City of Orange, et al. V. Alabama Treasury Advisory Program, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC106461 Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Titles of Position: Executive Director C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF TWO REPRESENTATIVES (ONE EACH FROM LAS SERENAS APARTMENTS AND ONE QUAIL PLACE) TO THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Continued from the Meeting of March 26, 1998). Member Crites moved to continue this matter to the meeting of April 23, 1998. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XH. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 9, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Vice Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at5:30 p.m. to Closed Session to consider items as listed on the Agenda. Vice Chairman Spiegel reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the City Council, Vice Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. SHEILA R. GIL GAIN SE s i TARY PMENT AGENCY PALM DESERT REDEV— ROBERT A. SPIEGEL 'ale LrkAIRMAN 6