HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-11MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1998
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Benson 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
Chairman Jean M. Benson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director
Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager
Robert Hargreaves, Deputy 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
Gloria Darling, Human Resources Manager
John Nagus, Community Arts Manager
Paul Shillcock, Economic Development Manager
Mary P. Gates, Deputy City Clerk
M. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 28, 1998, and the
Adjourned Joint Meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of April 2, and May 7,
1998.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 57RDA,
58RDA and 57DR.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. MINUTES of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting of March 19, 1998.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. MINUTES of the Housing Advisory Committee Meeting of April 8, 1998.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Desert Willow North Perimeter Wall
(Contract No. 11550) (J. T. Dunphy).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
subject project.
F. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Desert Willow North Perimeter Landscape
(Contract No. R12780) (Valley Crest).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
subject project.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by
unanimous vote of the Agency Board.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
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VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. 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
(Continued from the Meetings of April 9, and May 14, 1998).
Mr. Ortega asked that this matter be removed from the Agenda.
Member Ferguson moved to TABLE this item. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by
unanimous vote.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None
IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ortega reminded the Agency Board that the "Make a Difference Day" picnic was scheduled
for 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 1998. He said a substantial number of R.S.V.P.s from
the participants, and staff had coordinated a barbecue and awards ceremony.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
1) Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1) Property: Land located in Section 4 - Desert Willow
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency/Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: . Price . Terms of Payment
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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
Mr. Hargreaves asked that the Agency Board add the following items to the Agenda to be
discussed in Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
Property: Highway 111 and El Paseo
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director
Property Owner: ACDII
Under Negotiation: . Price ii. Terms of Payment
Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Titles of Position: Executive Director
Member Crites moved to add these two items to the Agenda for consideration in Closed Session.
Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
2) Report and Action on Items from Closed Session Made at This Meeting.
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
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— XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman
Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session and dinner at 6:08 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at
10:20 p.m. and immediately adjourned.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILL1GAN, SEC ARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELO ENT AGENCY
JE4'M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN
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