HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-10REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
CIVIC CENTER COUNCH, CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 4:06 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Present'
Member Buford A. Crites arrived at 4:08 p.m.
Member Jim Ferguson
Member Richard S. Kelly
Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Jean M. Benson
Ao Present:
Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk
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
David Yrigoyen, Redevelopment Agency Manager
Teresa LaRocca, Housing Manager
Dennis Coleman, RDA Finance Manager
Hart Ponder, Jr., Code Compliance Supervisor
Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of August 27, 1998.
Rec: Approve as presented.
MINUTES
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos.13RDA,
14RDA, 13DR, and 14DR.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Amendment to Operating Agreement for Loan Servicing
with Bank of America NT & SA (Contract No R09041).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify an amendment to the Operating Agreement for Loan
Servicing by and between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and Bank of
America NT & SA dated December 22, 1994.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented on
unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board. Member Ferguson abstained from voting on Item A
of the Consent Calendar due to his absence from the meeting of August 27, 1998.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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
None
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— B. AGENCY COUNSEL
Mr. Erwin noted the items listed on the Agenda for Closed Session consideration and requested
same be conducted at an appropriate time.
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 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
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XH. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency
Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:29 p.m. She reconvened the meeting
at 7:08 p.m. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency
Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:28 p.m. She reconvened the meeting
at 8:55 p.m. with no action announced from Closed Session and immediately adjourned to a Joint Meeting
of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at 8:30 a.m. in
the Office of the City Manager for the purpose of conducting a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 regarding Public Employment:
Titles of Positions:
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. G .'LIGAN, ijNCY SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Manager
City Clerk
Redevelopment Agency Executive Director
M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN
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