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Home My WebLink About1999-06-10MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1999 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites Member Jim Ferguson Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Excused Absence: Member Richard S. Kelly Also Present: Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk John M. Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Patrick Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gregg Holtz, Engineering Manager Joseph S. Gaugush, Engineering Manager Steve Smith, Planning Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of May 27, 1999. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 54RDA, 55RDA, 54DR, 55DR, and 55HA. — Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 10, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. MASTER PORTFOLIO SUMMARY for the Period Ending April 30, 1999. Rec: Receive and file. Upon a motion by Member Benson, second by Member Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board with Member Kelly ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 84-1R LIENS ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY PROPERTY (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Gibson reported the matter at hand consisted of a request to revise assessments on the subject parcels, as a new map was recorded to reflect the hotel pads, the golf course, etc. He said that process identified need for revision of the liens on all of the aforementioned parcels. He went on to say the City and Redevelopment Agency agreed on the calculation method, and staff recommended liens be paid off on the City parcels and the Redevelopment Agency's be paid off over the life of the applicable bonds. Member/Councilman Ferguson asked why the Redevelopment Agency wasn't paying off the assessments when the City would realize interest cost savings of $133,965 by doing so. Mr. Ortega answered that the Agency would be required to pay the amount from cash, and cash preservation was determined to be more prudent since the amount couldn't be paid from bond proceeds. In further response, he said the bonds had a pretty good rate, equal to or somewhat greater than the savings. Upon question by Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro-Tempore Crites, Mr. Gibson responded the Investment and Finance Committee had not reviewed the matter. He further answered that the matter didn't have to be approved at this meeting but needed to be by June 30; the Committee could review it at its scheduled meeting next week, prior to the June 24 City Council/Redevelopment Agency meetings. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 10, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Diaz added that from the City's standpoint, the parcels represented City acreage; whereas, the Agency parcels were intended for development. Mr. Ortega explained the assessments could be paid off through the negotiation process or at the time of sale. Member/Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, subject to review and approval of the City's Investment and Finance Committee at its meeting of June 16, 1999: 1) Authorize the payoff of assessment liens for the City parcels and appropriate $465,540 from the unobligated Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund; 2) authorize yearly payment of the Redevelopment Agency assessment liens from Project Area #2; and 3) approve filing the revised Assessment District 84-1R liens on the parcels that the City and Agency own in Desert Willow. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro-Tempore Crites and carried by a 4-0 vote with Member/Councilman Kelly ABSENT. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the several items for Closed Session consideration pertaining to property acquisition to be considered at an appropriate time. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Erwin noted for the record that the Government Code Section for property negotiation was 54956.8, correcting the error made in the posted agenda which read "5956.8." Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Southeast corner of Portola Avenue/Highway 111 APN 625-111-001/002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation. x, Price Terms of Payment 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 10, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2) Property: APN 653-360-010, APN 653-360-011; APN 653-360-012 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Basic Capital Management Under Negotiation. Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: APN 624-221-002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Erik Larsen and Vera Miles Under Negotiation: x Price x, Terms of Payment 4) Property: APN 622-200-061; APN 622-200-002; APN 622-200-003; APN 622-200-004; APN 622-200-005 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Merle E. and Dixie L. Goodro Under Negotiation: _x_ Price x Terms of Payment 5) Property: 73-934 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert APN 622-200-006 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Nancy A. Gardner, David F. Kral Under Negotiation: x Price _x_ Terms of Payment 6) Property: APN 622-200-020 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Randi Fjaeran Under Negotiation: x Price __x_ Terms of Payment 7) Property: Land Located in Section 4 - Desert Willow Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4 MI UTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 10, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Crites, second by Member Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board with Member Kelly ABSENT, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:59 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL, OF THE SALE OF MOBILE HOME LOT NOS. 5 (APN 622-351-005-6), 67 (APN 622-351-067-2), AND 114 (APN 622-351-114-1), LOCATED AT 43-155 PORTOLA AVENUE (PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK) AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Ms. Terre LaRocca, Housing Manager, reported the subject item of business effected the sale of three lots, two of which were vacant and one was occupied by a mobile home. She noted offers had been received for their full value. In response to Councilmember Benson, Ms. LaRocca said 11 lots had been sold and 26 remained, one of which was going into escrow, leaving 25. Chairman/Mayor Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING the subject sale of mobile home lots. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing chnal. Member/Councilmember Benson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No 99-50, authorizing the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to sell mobile home Lot Nos. 5, 67, and 114, 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 a71, making and finding that the sales price for the lots are not less than their fair market value in accordance with the highest and best use under the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 1, Amended. Motion was 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 10, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * seconded by Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro-Tempore Crites and carried by 4-0 vote with Member/Councilman Kelly ABSENT. XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Crites, second by Chairman Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board with Member Kelly ABSENT, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. to Thursday, June 24, 1999, at 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a Study Session. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN CRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT RED OPMENT AGENCY ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, 6