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Home My WebLink About1999-01-28MINUTES — REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1999 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Richard S. Kelly III. INVOCATION - Member Jim Ferguson IV. ROLL CALL pint: Member Jean M. Benson — Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites Member Jim Ferguson Member Richard S. Kelly Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Also 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 John M. Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Patrick Conlon, Director of Building & Safety Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Steve Smith, Planning Manager David Yrigoyen, Redevelopment Agency Manager Rudy Acosta, Development Manager Teresa LaRocca, Housing Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 1999 * * a * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 14, 1999. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 27RDA, 34RDA, 35RDA, 27DR, 34DR, and 35DR. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Contract with Mainiero, Smith and Associates for Engineering Services at Desert Willow Golf Resort (Contract No R1535Q). Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify agreement with Mainiero, Smith and Associates for the provision of engineering services to be performed at the Desert Willow Golf Resort in the amount of $10,920. D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATIQN to Retain Watson Christiansen to Provide Engineering Services for the Improvements to Hovley Lane Wall (Contract No. R15360). Removed for separate consideration under Item VII, Consent Items Held Over. Please see portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. t E. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for the Construction of the Mountain View Course at the Desert Willow Golf Resort (Contract No R12790) (Park West Golf, Inc.). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project. Member Ferguson asked that Item D be held over for separate consideration under Item VII, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, the remainder of the Consent Calender was approved as presented. VH. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Retain Watson Christiansen to Provide Engineering Services for the Improvements to Hovley Lane Wall (Contract No. R15360) Member Ferguson inquired as to whether the services were connected with Council's desire to have a uniform wall design along Hovley Lane, and if so, what was the status. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Yrigoyen stated the purpose of retaining Watson Christiansen was for engineering services for the entire wall, from Warner Trail to Kansas. He added the Agency would receive an evaluation of the elevations and the type of wall to be constructed, and staff would then meet with residents and present to them the description of the easement and wall. He reported that at the same meeting, residents could sign the easements. Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize staff to retain the engineering firm of Watson Christiansen, Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $17,150 to accomplish engineering for the improvements to the Hovley Lane Wall with an amount of $500 for reimbursables to be paid only as used, for a total amount of $17,650; 2) appropriate funds from Account No. 854-4195-466-3092. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. VDT. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MAINIERO, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT (CONTRACT NO. R15370). Member Kelly, by Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to enter into a contract with Mainiero, Smith and Associates, Palm Springs, California, for engineering services to be performed upon the Desert Willow Golf Resort Project in the amount of $16,900. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR WIND DAMAGE REPAIRS TO THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSE OF THE DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT. Mr. Ortega stated the item was on the Redevelopment Agency Agenda because the sites which caused the damage were still owned by the Agency. He added the operator of the golf resort would conduct some of the work, and the Agency would reimburse the City for expenses. Vice Chairman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the short-term remedies as recommended on the staff report dated January 28, 1999; and 2) continue the issue of long-term remedies to the meeting of February 11, 1999. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XL OLD BUSINESS With Agency Board Concurrence, Items A and B of Old Business were considered jointly A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSE AT THE DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT (CONTRACT NO R12790). Mr. Acosta stated both items resulted from work due to extra items required by other agencies, such as the Riverside County Health Department, in addition to delays from other agencies. He stated when the golf course project for the Mountain View Course was approved, a ten percent contingency in the amount of $1.3 million was established. He added the recommendation was for both items to be expended from that contingency fund, which left a balance in excess of $550,000 available in the fund. Vice Chairman Crites inquired how the City intended to rectify the situation with Coachella Valley Water District, GTE, and Southern California Edison for the delays those agencies caused, such as those listed in the change order by Golf Dimensions. Mr. Acosta stated staff had tried to get various agency representatives more involved, but with the rapid growth the Coachella Valley was experiencing, the agencies were spread thin which created some of those delays. Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 to the subject contract with Park West Golf, Inc. in the amount of $90,053.98 for additional construction services; 2) approve the transfer from contract contingency to base contract. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-1 vote with Member Benson voting NO. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSE AT THE DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT (CONTRACT NO. R13270). Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 2 to the subject contract with Golf Dimensions in the amount of $170, 861 for additional construction management services performed on the Mountain View Course at the Desert Willow Golf Resort. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-1 vote with Member Benson voting NO. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * — XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the items listed for Closed Session consideration at this meeting. B. AGENCY COUNSEL 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: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: a Price _IL Terms of Payment 2) Property: Land located north of Gerald Ford Drive between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue — Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Basic Capital Under Negotiation: a. Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: Land located south of Gerald Ford Drive between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Basic Capital Under Negotiation: x Price a Terms of Payment 4) Property: Land located west of Portola Avenue between Frank Sinatra Drive and Country Club Drive Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Cooper Allard Under Negotiation: .g Price a Terms of Payment 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5) Property: Land located north of Interstate 10 and west of Cook Street Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Welk Properties Under Negotiation: g Price g. Terms of Payment 6) Property: Land located north of Interstate 10 and east of Cook Street Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: North Star Properties Under Negotiation: ..g. Price g Terms of Payment 7) Property: Southwest corner of Highway 111 and El Paseo Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: _x_ Price .. Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF MOBILE HOME LOT NO. 58 (APN 622-351-058) LOCATED AT 43-155 PORTOLA AVENUE (PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK) AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). Ms. LaRocca stated the subject sale was for the full market value of $22,500 and represented the sixth lot sold at Portola Palms Mobile Home Park. Mayor/Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to the subject sale. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed. 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon question by Councilman/Member Ferguson whether the $32,900 acquisition cost plus interest was the price initially paid for the lot, Ms. LaRocca answered it was the price paid, as negotiated by the acquisition association and the Agency when lots were taken from the acquisition association; it was the amount of the note held by the Agency from the acquisition association. Councilman/Member Ferguson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 99-7, authorizing the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to sell mobile home lot number 58 (APN 622-351-058) located at 43-155 Portola Avenue (Portola Palms Mobile Home Park) at fair market value; and 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 367, making and finding that the sales price for the lot is not less than its fair market value in accordance with the highest and best use under the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 1 Amended. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. XV. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Crites, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. to a joint meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and City Council at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 1999, for the purpose of conducting a bus tour of City/Redevelopment Agency property. ATTEST: /SHEILA R. IGAN, ARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDE _ PMENT AGENCY ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, HAT 7