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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-14MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1999 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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: Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Director of Community Affairs/City Clerk Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director John M. Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Pat Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Carolyn Miller, Community Arts Manager Teresa LaRocca, Housing Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of September 23, 1999. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 17RDA, -- 18RDA, 19RDA, 17-Housing, 18-Housing, 19-Housing, 17HA, 18HA, and 19HA. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. INVESTMENT MASTER PORTFOLIO SUMMARY for the Month Ending August 31, 1999. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment to Contract with Ron Gregory & Associates Landscape Architects for Landscaping of Entry Circle at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize an amendment to the subject contract (Contract No. R10481) to provide for landscaping of the entry circle at the north end of Desert Willow Drive; 2) appropriate $6,710 ($6,100 plus $610 for reimbursables) from the Agency's Unobligated Project Fund to the subject project. Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Crites, second by Member Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT TO DESERT WILLOW FOR EXPENDITURES INCURRED TO REPAIR SAND DAMAGE TO THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COURSE. Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the reimbursement to Desert Willow for subject damage in the amount of $158,333.59; 2) appropriate said amount from the Agency's Unobligated Project Fund. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VHI. OLD BUSINESS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega stated that as previously discussed during the budget process for the current fiscal year, there were a couple of items that needed review by staff and Agency Board members. First was formulation of the Five -Year Implementation Plan for each Project Area, as required by law, where all of the Agency's projects would be identified along with funding sources for same. Additionally, he said the Agency Board had asked to look beyond five years at other projects for the future, and a questionnaire had been provided to each Agency Board member for their input. He suggested conducting a study session in the very near future, possibly before one of the next City Council/RDA meetings to consider all those ideas so that they could be forwarded to the Agency's consultant. Mr. Ortega then noted the numerous items regarding property negotiation that were agendized for Closed Session consideration at the appropriate time during 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 - Palm Desert, CA Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: Price Terms of Payment 2) Property: 74-320 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA (APN 624-221-005) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Robert L. and Colleen C. McKay Under Negotiation: _2r._ Price a_ Terms of Payment 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3) Property: 74-052 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA (APN 624-200-003) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Cory V. and Michele K. Barbeau Under Negotiation: x Price x. Terms of Payment 4) Property: 74-072 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA (APN 624-200-004) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Richard N. and Melody D. Fuller Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 5) Property: 74-206 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA (APN 624-201-009) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Michael T./Judith A. Mandic Under Negotiation: L. Price x_ Terms of Payment 6) Property: 74-082 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA (APN 624-200-005) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Cloyce P. Mann Under Negotiation: x Price x_ Terms of Payment NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. 7) Property: APN 627-101-037 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Teresa LaRocca Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Richard Evans (Desert Investment Group) Under Negotiation: x_ Price x Terms of Payment 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY 1. Bonding Capacity (Member Jim Ferguson) Member Ferguson asked that along with the Five -Year Implementation Plan, information on the Agency's bonding capacity for each Project Area also be discussed during the study session to be scheduled in the near future, as he felt the topics were interrelated. Chairman Spiegel asked that specific time be scheduled for the study session in order to adequately cover the topics desired, and Agency Board members concurred that it would be better on a non -Agency Board meeting day. Upon a motion by Member Kelly, second by Member Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:47 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Spiegel suspended the agenda at this point in order to consider Public Hearing Item B. Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF MOBILE HOME LOT NO. 44 LOCATED AT 43-155 PORTOLA AVENUE (PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK) AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Ms. LaRocca reported that the subject sale was number 16 with 22 remaining. Mayor/Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING the subject sale. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing cased Mayor Pro-Tempore/Vice Chairman Crites moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 99-94, authorizing the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to sell mobile home lot number 44 (APN 622-351-044-1) located at 43-155 Portola Avenue (Portola Palms Mobile Home Park) for $24,500, fair market value; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 381, making and finding that sales price for the lot and mobile home not less than their fair market value in accordance with the highest and best use under the Redevelopment Plan for Project 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Area No. 1 Amended. Motion was seconded by Councilman/Member Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega stated that there was a report which determined, given the use and California State University's (CSU) ability to fund the university, that the land would be transferred to it for zero dollars. He said the land to be transferred consisted of 40 acres for CSU to build the campus, currently housed on the College of the Desert campus and known as Cal State - San Bernardino - Coachella Valley Center. Further, he said there was also agreement that the City/Agency would retain control of the remaining 160 acres, agreeing not to utilize it for any other purpose but some temporary uses as mutually agreed upon, for a period of 10 years. He went on to say the agreement also provided for the creation of an advisory committee, consisting of 11 members, five named by the City/Agency, five by CSU, and one named jointly, that would review plans for the University and advise CSU on the property use. In response to question, Mr. Ortega answered the property was located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Frank Sinatra Drive and Cook Street; the total parcel consisted of just over 200 acres. Mayor/Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING the subject Disposition and Development Agreement. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed. Councilman/Member Ferguson commented that the aforementioned was the culmination of some six and a half years of work, which he credited his colleagues for initiating prior to his term on the City Council. He acknowledged Mr. Dick Oliphant in the audience; at the outset, Mr. Oliphant had worked closely with Supervisor Roy Wilson, then member of the Palm Desert City Council. Additionally, he recognized Mayor/Chairman Spiegel for accomplishing a yeoman's task in bringing the matter to finality. He said the purpose of the effort with CSU was twofold; first, it was to provide a four-year university for the Valley's own children so that they didn't have to go elsewhere for higher education. He stated through the CSU satellite campus on the initial 40 acres, there would be two years at College of the Desert and two years at CSU. However, he said the ultimate goal, and the reason for reserving the land for 10 years, was to work with the Chancellor and Board of Regents of the CSU system in California to acquire a completely free-standing CSU-Palm Desert campus for full, four-year university education for the Coachella Valley well into the future. He thanked Mayor/Chairman Spiegel and Dr. Peter Wilson for all their efforts in this process. He hoped that through successful fund raising efforts and financial assistance from the City/Agency, 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ground could be broken in the near future for a wonderful new facility along Cook Street-- it was a great day for the City of Palm Desert. Councilmember/Member Benson concurred, noting all of the people who came to the community and said how great they felt it was, the one missing element was a four-year university. She said that element would raise the economic level in many ways, bringing the region's youth a university and a means to obtain a career with above -minimum -wage compensation so that they could afford to make their home here. Mayor Pro-Tempore/Vice Chairman Crites stated when this day was looked back upon 20 years from now, there would be shopping areas that would change and there would be a variety of other economic factors that would change in the Valley, but the one thing that traditionally didn't change and actually grew was higher education. Therefore, he believed the City/Agency had done the single best thing for the community that it could have for the next half century, making sure there would be a university here. He was certain Palm Desert would be very proud to be the home, not only of College of the Desert, but of California State University at Palm Desert. Councilman/Member Kelly believed his colleagues had pretty much summed up the collective feelings on the matter; they were all looking forward to the first building being built there. Councilman/Member Ferguson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 99-95, approving conveyance to the Trustees of California State University of approximately 40 acres of real property located at the northeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Cook Street; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 322, approving conveyance to the Trustees of California State University of approximately 40 acres of real property located at the northeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Cook Street. Motion was seconded by Councilmember/Member Benson and carried by unanimous vote. DR. PETER WILSON, Dean of the Coachella Valley Center, California State University - San Bernardino, used a familiar saying, "all good things come to those who wait," adding his own feeling, "and work hard at it." On behalf of the CSU System, he thanked City Council/Agency Board members for the action just taken and for the benefit CSU would realize by being able to meet the need for higher education in the Coachella Valley. He too felt overwhelmed when contemplating the amount of benefit to be realized by the region for many years, long after all present had gone onto other things. He noted that CSU-SB President Karnig wanted to attend tonight's meeting; however, he was participating in his son's wedding in Colorado. Further, he said that as a result of this action, the Disposition and Development Agreement now went before the Board of Trustees for the State University System. In anticipation of its approval tonight, he said the item had already been submitted to the Board of Trustees for appearance on its November 16 agenda, time yet to be determined. He said formal invitations would be extended to all Council/Agency Board members, and he invited Mayor/Chairman Spiegel to say a few words to the Board at that 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * meeting. Additionally, he commented that the Chancellor would be visiting the Valley in the near future, which was the first opportunity to introduce him to the Coachella Valley and Palm Desert. Dr. Wilson felt it would be memorable for the Chancellor, noting he would also be back in December. He reiterated his appreciation and that of the CSU System for the City of Palm Desert and its Redevelopment Agency. XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Member Kelly, second by Vice Chairman Crites, and unanimous vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p. m. ATTEST: SHEILA R. G IGAN, TARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVI • PMENT AGENCY ,Wd _ ROBERT A. SPIEGE�, Cff/iJ MAN 8