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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1999
CIVIC Li i r n COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 4:01 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Punt:
Member Jean M. Benson
Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites arrived at 4:13 p.m.
Member Jim Ferguson
Member Richard S. Kelly
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Alcor Prey:
John M. Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk
Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director
Ben Godfrey, Acting Director of Building and Safety
Gregg Holtz, Engineering Manager
Steve Smith, Planning Manager
J. Luis Espinoza, Finance Operations Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of March 25, 1999.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 45RDA,
46RDA, 45DR, and 46DR.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. PORTFOLIO MASTER SUMMARY for the Period Ending February 28, 1999.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. CONSIDERATION of the Management Letter of the Internal Control Review of
RPM Company Relative to the Audit of the Palm Desert Housing Authority.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Member Benson, second by Vice Chairman Crites, and unanimous vote of the
Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VH. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL. OF EXPENDITURES FOR LONG-TERM REMEDIES FOR
WIND DAMAGE TO MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSE OF THE DESERT WILLOW GOLF
RESORT (Continued from the meetings of January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11,
and March 25, 1999).
Mr. Ortega noted the recommendation provided on the report distributed to the Agency Board
following preparation of the agenda packets. He stated the recommendation was for a semi-
permanent remedy, with the system to be installed in the ground and the understanding that
when the pads were developed, the equipment would be removed.
Upon question by Member Ferguson, Mr. Ortega confirmed that the pipes, sprinkler heads,
etc., would be purchased instead of leased. Mr. Ortega added that if the equipment was in
place for 10 years, it was a one-time cost as opposed to continuous rental.
Chairman Spiegel asked if reseeding would be necessary with the proposed recommendation.
Mr. Ortega didn't believe so, as staff hoped that the vegetation would reseed itself when the
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seeds dropped from the flowers. Member Kelly added that with the irrigation to be provided,
the wild flowers would bloom each year.
Upon question by Member Benson whether flowers were guaranteed to bloom each year,
Member Kelly said he would guarantee it.
Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Chairman to enter into a contract with
Pink, Inc., Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $165,156.60 for the installation of an automated
irrigation system on the undeveloped pads at the Desert Willow Resort; 2) authorize the Chairman to enter
into a contract with Southern California Hydroseed, Temecula, California, in the amount of $94,677.66
for the installation of the hydroseeded wild flower mix; and 3) authorize the use of funds from the Desert
Willow Project Contingency Account, No. 851-4619-433-4001. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairman
Crites and carried by unanimous vote.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None
IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ortega noted the items listed for Closed Session consideration on the agenda.
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: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: _x. Price a Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a):
a) City of Orange, et al. v. Alabama Treasury Advisory Program, et al.,
— Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC106461.
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C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
RBI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Member Kelly, second by Chairman Spiegel,
Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to
He reconvened the meeting at 6:50 p.m., with no action announced
immediately adjourned to 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, for a
Council/Redevelopment Agency.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GIL L11GAN, ARY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDS OPMENT AGENCY
and unanimous vote of the
Closed Session at 4:55 p.m.
from Closed Session, and
Joint Meeting of the City
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