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Home My WebLink About1998-10-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1998 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 4:03 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Buford A. Crites III. INVOCATION - Member Richard S. Kelly IV. 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: Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk John M. Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Patrick Conlon, Director of Building & Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer John Nagus, Community Arts Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. ROBERT EVANS of Doug Arango's, 73-520 El Paseo, and residing at 73-465 Goldflower, Palm Desert, thanked the staff of all departments who oversaw development of the Gardens on El Paseo, and said he was very appreciative of the prompt response to concerns he had during the development process. He expressed his concern for pedestrians crossing El Paseo between San Pablo and the alley parking entrance at the rear of the Beer Hunter, noting there were several hundred people each day who lost their footing while negotiating the median with its sprinkler heads, wet grass, and flowers as they balanced their packages and dodged traffic. He asked that the matter be addressed. He then expressed his desire to receive notices of the El Paseo Merchants Association meetings and requested they be sent to all members. Mr. Evans stated he was also disturbed over the 25 miles per hour speed limit on Grapevine, when many other residential areas with narrower roads had a greater speed limit; he felt the 25 miles per hour speed limit was restrictive based upon this situation. MR. BILL BRUNSKILL, President of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, expressed his support of the Marriott Ownership Resort Project. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of October 8, 1998. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 19RDA, 2ORDA, 19PDHA, and 20PDHA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of Payment to Southern California Edison Company for Pump Electrical Services Provided to Desert Willow Mountain View Course Project. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the appropriation of $29,235.00 from the Desert Willow Construction Account No. 851-4619-433-4001 for payment to Southern California Edison for electrical services provided during construction of the Mountain View Course. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * — VIII. RESOLUTIONS 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 items listed on the Agenda for Closed Session consideration, as well as the Joint Public Hearing for the transfer of land and buildings to be conducted during the 7:00 p.m. portion of the meeting. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to 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: _x_ Price x Terms of Payment 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2) Property: Vacant Land - 73-075 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California, APN: 627-191-004 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Carlos L. Ortega/David Yrigoyen Property Owner: Shell and Joyce Cohn Under Negotiation: Price Terms of Payment 3) Property: Southeast corner at Portola Avenue/Highway 111 APN: 625-111-001-002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Carlos L. Ortega/David Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Bernard Dervieux, Cuistot Under Negotiation: a_ Price Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF LAND AND BUILDINGS (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted the Redevelopment Agency was ready to transfer two of its properties to the City, as outlined in the staff report. He said the purpose of the public hearing was to provide opportunity for anyone who opposed the subject transfer. Mr. Diaz said there was a list of concerns regarding the property compiled following the recent tour of the facilities by Council members. He added that after speaking with Mr. Ortega, it was determined that the City could accept the property, make the necessary improvements under construction, and be reimbursed by the Redevelopment Agency for the cost of same. Chairman/Mayor Benson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to the subject transfer. With no public testimony given, she declared the public hearing closed. Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro-Tempore Spiegel moved to, with the additional caveat of the construction improvements, as noted in the recent tour of facilities, to be made by the City with reimbursement for same by the Redevelopment Agency: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 98-129 approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for all or part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of a publicly owned golf course and related facilities and improvements (Desert Willow Golf Resort Mountain View Course); 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 98-130 approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for all or part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of publicly owned building (Visitor Information Center - Office Building); 3) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 3122 approving payment by the Agency for all or part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of a publicly owned golf course and related facilities and improvements (Desert Willow Golf Resort Mountain View Course); and 4) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 363 approving payment by the Agency for all or part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of a publicly owned building (Visitor Information Center - Office Building). Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. Mr. David Yrigoyen, Redevelopment Agency Manager, noted that the record should also reflect that the Council/Redevelopment Agency Board had made the requested findings for the provisions as outlined in the staff report. The Redevelopment Agency Board/City Council concurred that it had made the findings as outlined. 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1998 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XV. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, Mr. Erwin announced the following items from Closed Session action taken at previous meetings which needed to be made for the record: 1) At the August 27, 1998, Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meetings, upon a 4-0-1 vote with Councilman/Member Ferguson ABSENT, a Purchase and Sale Agreement with ACD2 for property at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and El Paseo was approved. 2) At the October 8, 1998, Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meetings, two items were unanimously approved: 1) Approval of the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Releases with the REFCO Companies and the City of Palm Desert settling . that litigation; 2) authorization conferred upon the City Manager for settlement of claims against the City of Palm Desert in amounts not to exceed $1,000.00. Upon a motion by Crites, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 9:30 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 10:12 p.m. and immediately adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on Monday, November 2, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding Public Employment: Titles of Positions: ATTEST: 7 SHEILA R. G�L�IGAN, AGSECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVEL ENT AGENCY Y SEC City Manager City Clerk Redevelopment Agency Executive Director . BENSON, CHAIRMAN 6