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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1998 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Richard S. Kelly III. INVOCATION - Councilman Jim Ferguson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Buford A. Crites (arrived at 4:15 p.m.) Member Jim Ferguson Member Richard S. Kelly (arrived at 6:30 p.m. during Closed Session) Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jean M. Benson 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 Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul Gibson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Teresa LaRocca, Housing Programs Coordinator Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk Chairman Benson suspended the remainder of the Redevelopment Agenda at this point in order to consider New Business Item A on the Palm Desert City Council Agenda. She reconvened the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 4:10 p.m. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 8, 1998, and the Adjourned Meeting of January 13, 1998. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 34RDA, 36RDA, 34DR, and 36DR. Rec: Approve as presented. C. AUDITED COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT for the City of Palm Desert and the Component Unit Financial Statements for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1997. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUESLEORAWARILQESDEIRACI for Gas Line Extension at Desert Willow Drive (Contract No. R13780). Rec: By Minute Motion, award Contract No. R13780 to the Southern California Gas Company for the provision of the gas main within Desert Willow Drive at the Desert Willow Project and appropriate $11,097.00 for payment of the installation work from Account No. 851-4663-454-4001. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 4 for Additional Engineering Services at the North Course of the Desert Willow Project (Contract No. R10520). (Applicant: ASL Engineers) Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. R10520 (Change Order No. 1 to P.O. 3364) for additional engineering services at the North Course of the Desert Willow Project in the amount not -to -exceed $5,000.00. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL. of Change Order No. 2 for Additional Construction Services at the Desert Willow Facility Project (Contract No. R12010). (Applicant: J.E. Simon Company) Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount not -to -exceed $14,535.49 for additional construction services performed at the Desert Willow Maintenance Facility by J.E. Simon Company and authorize the transfer of funds from Account No. 851-4663-454-4001 to the contract base account. G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Notice of Completion for Desert Willow Maintenance Facility (Contract No. R12010). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion of the subject contract. H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Out of State Travel. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize out of state travel for Business Support Manager and the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency to attend the International Council of Shopping Center's (ICSC) National Leasing in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 17, 1998, through May 21, 1998. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 3-0 vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, with Members Crites and Kelly ABSENT. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 353 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DESIGNATING THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AS THE OPERATOR OF CERTAIN RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Mr. Ortega noted the report and resolution in the packets and stated that the Housing Authority would operate the projects that the Redevelopment Agency would close escrow on next week. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 353. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 3-0 vote, with Members Crites and Kelly ABSENT. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None NOTE: Member Crites arrived at the meeting at 4:15 p.m. XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the Closed Session items listed on the Agenda. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1). The litigation is not identified at this time because to do so would jeopardize the ability of the City (Agency) to conclude existing settlement negotiations to the City's (Agency's) advantage. 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 XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JANUARY 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XV. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Erwin stated that during Closed Session, the City Council (by a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Kelly absent) approved an Agreement Terminating Cooperative Agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside relative to the acquisition of 725 rental housing units by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. He said the City Clerk had a report describing the substance of the agreement, available for public inspection. He noted the Agreement Terminating Cooperative Agreement was now public record. Mr. Erwin stated that also during Closed Session, the Redevelopment Agency Board (by a 4-1 vote, with Member Kelly absent) approved a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside. He said the Agency Secretary had a written report describing the substance of the agreement, available for public inspection. He added that the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release was now a public record. NOTE: Member Kelly arrived at 6:30 p.m. during Closed Session. Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, SEC'// ARY PALM DESERT REDEV EL 6 'MENT 5