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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-26MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 4:10 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Buford A. Crites III. INVOCATION - Councilman Richard S. Kelly IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Buford A. Crites Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jean M. Benson Excused Absence: Member Jim Ferguson 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 Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of February 12, 1998 and the adjourned meeting of February 17, 1998. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 26, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 42RDA, and 42DR. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 2 to Contreras Construction for Improvements to the Parking Lot at Highway 74 and Highway 111 (Contract No. R13470). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Contreras Construction (Contract No. R13470) in the amount of $8,053.45 for improvements to the parking lot at Highway 74 and Highway 111 and authorize the transfer of such amount from contingency to base. D. MINUTES of the Palm Desert Housing Advisory Committee dated July 9, 1997. Removed for separate discussion under Section VII, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. E. MINUTES of the Palm Desert Economic Development Advisory Committee dated July 17, 1997. Removed for separate discussion under Section VII, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. F. MINUTES of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 Meeting dated May 19, 1997. Removed for separate discussion under Section VII, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. Member Spiegel asked that Items D, E, and F be removed for separate discussion under Section VII, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER D. MINUTES of the Palm Desert Housing Advisory Committee dated July 9, 1997. Rec: Receive and file. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 26, 1998 ******************************************************* E. MINUTES of the Palm Desert Economic Development Advisory Committee dated July 17, 1997. Rec: Receive and file. F. MINUTES of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Project Area No. 4 Meeting dated May 19, 1997. Rec: Receive and file. Member Spiegel expressed concern that the Agency Board was being asked to approve Minutes of meetings that were held quite some time ago, and he asked that the Agency Board in the future be given the Minutes in a more timely manner. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, Items D, E, and F were approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATIQN FOR PAYMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR WATER AND PUMP ELECTRICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO DESERT WILLOW SOUTH COURSE PROJECT. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the appropriation of $60,000 from Desert Willow Construction Account No. 851-4619-433-4001 to pay the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for water services provided during the construction of the Desert Willow South Course; 2) authorize the appropriation of $150,000 from Desert Willow Construction Account No. 851-4619-433-4001 to be used to pay Southern California Edison for electrical services provided during the construction of the Desert Willow South Course. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 3-1 vote, with Chairman Benson voting NO. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XL OLD BUSINESS None 3 AVIINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 26, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted that staff had been pricing the bonds for Project Area No. 4 (Palm Desert Country Club area). He said the approximately $11 million bond issue would be closing in the next few weeks. He added that a meeting had been held with the committee that the Agency had selected for Project Area No. 4, and staff would bring to the upcoming budget session a list of projects prioritized by the Committee as well as staffs recommendation. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Absent C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SEARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4(' . BENSON, CHAIRMAN 4