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ADJOURNED PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 4:02 p.m.
H. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites
Member Jim Ferguson
Member Richard S. Kelly
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services
Robert W. Hargreaves, Deputy City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk
Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director
Patrick Conlon, Director of Building and Safety
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Joseph S. Gaugush, Engineering Manager
J. Luis Espinoza, Finance Operations Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
B.
MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of October 28, 1999.
Rec: Approve as presented.
CLAIMSAND_DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos.22RDA,
23RDA, 24RDA, 22-Housing, 23-Housing, and 24-Housing
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. AGENCY PORTFOLIO MAS R SUMMARY for the Month Ending September 30, 1999.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Purchase and Installation of DSI Filing System from
Storight Systems, Inc.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Storight
Systems for the purchase and installation of a DSI filing system in the amount of
$6,625; 2) appropriate said amount from the Agency's Unobligated Funds;
3) declare 17 existing legal filing cabinets as surplus and authorize their disposal
to other departments, non-profit organizations, etc.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL. of Fasement for Southern California Edison at the Intersection
of Highway 111 and Highway 74.
This item was removed for separate consideration under Item IV, Consent Items Held Over.
Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action.
Member Ferguson asked that Item E be considered separately under Item IV, Consent Items Held
Over.
Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Crites, second by Member Kelly, and unanimous vote of the
Redevelopment Agency Board, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Fasement for Southern California Edison at the Intersection
of Highway 111 and Highway 74.
Member Ferguson said that as badly as he wanted to see this project accomplished, it was
within 300 feet of his office; therefore, he would abstain on that basis.
Vice Chairman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject Grant of Easement to
Southern California Edison Company (SCE) over Agency land at the corner of Highway 111 and
Highway 74 for a Rule 20 underground conversion of overhead lines. Motion was seconded by
Chairman Spiegel and carried by a 4-0-1 vote with Member Ferguson ABSTAINING.
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL, OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RELOCATION APPEALS
BOARD (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY) (Continued from the meetings of
October 14, and October 28, 1999).
Mr. Ortega stated that documents had previously been provided to City Council/Agency
Board/Housing Authority Board, and there was question as to who would comprise the
Appeals Board; Council indicated they would prefer a body other than Council hear initial
appeals. Therefore, staff recommended the Housing Commission fulfill that purpose; the
necessary changes were made in the required legal documents, as noted on the agenda. He
said then if a party was unsatisfied with the Housing Commission's decision, they could
approach the City Council at that time.
Councilman/Member/Member Kelly moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council
Resolution No. 99-104, rescinding Resolution No. 99-86 and appointing members of the Relocation
Appeals Board; 2) waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 926A to second reading, designating
the Relocation Appeals Board to hear appeals from determinations of the City of Palm Desert and the
Palm Desert Housing Authority; 3) waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 99-105,
amending Resolution No. 99-85; 4) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution
No. 383, amending Resolution No. 380; 5) waive further reading and adopt Housing Authority Resolution
No HA-10, amending Resolution No. HA-8. Motion was seconded Councilman/Member/Member
Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote.
B. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF
OCTOBER 14, 1999 (Continued from the meeting of October 28, 1999).
Member Ferguson moved to approve Minutes of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of
October 14, 1999. Motion was seconded by Chairman Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None
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IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ortega noted the items agendized for Closed Session consideration at the appropriate time.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a):
a) Stull v. Bank of America NT&SA, et al., Superior Court for the State of California,
City and County of San Francisco, Case No. 968-484
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
1) Property: Land located in Section 4 - Desert Willow - Palm Desert, CA
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APN 640-090-011-6
(Southwest corner - Highway 111/E1 Paseo - Palm Desert, CA)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: Price L Terms of Payment
3) Property: APN 627-102-012 - Palm Desert, CA
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Terre LaRocca
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: Price x Terms of Payment
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
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X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Crites, second by Member Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the
Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:57 p.m.
He reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Ferguson, second by
Member Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m. and immediately adjourned with
no action announced from Closed Session.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R.-6 LLIGA CRETARY TO THE
PALM DESERT RED LOPMENT AGENCY
BUFORD CRITES, CHAIRMAN
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