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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-13MINUTES — REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2000 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson Member Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Buford A. Crites Also Present: Ramon A. Diaz, City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Acting Assistant City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Acting City Clerk Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Gary Bitterman, Director of Building & Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer HI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of March 23, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 44RDA, 45RDA, 46RDA, 44-Housing, 45-Housing, and 46-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 13, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. AGENCY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY for the Month Ending February 29, 2000. Rec: Receive and file. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 392 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RATIFYING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THAT CERTAIN PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PURCHASE SUCH PROPERTY (APN 628-150-001; APN 628-050-002; APN 628-050-018; APN 628-260-058). Member Benson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 392 for the purchase of park property. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Chairman Crites ABSTAINING. PASTOR DOUG GARRARD, Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church, stated he was speaking with regard to this resolution and the property located to the west of both the Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church and St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. He said the congregation was concerned with how the property would be utilized, and a major question was if there were any commitments or approved plans for how the property would be developed. He asked if there were ways in which the congregation could be involved in the development of that property if the resolution was approved and the property was purchased by the City. He said the Presbyterian Church had been in the City for 50 years and had had a wonderful relationship with the City of Palm Desert through those years. He said as the City was growing, the congregation was also growing, and one of the challenges on any Sunday morning was parking. This was one of the primary areas of concern for both his congregation and that of St. Margaret's as well, and there would be a continuing need for larger facilities, including a larger playground area. He noted a letter sent to the City by the Presbyterian Church expressing an interest in participating in the purchase of perhaps three to five acres of the property just across the wash. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 13, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Vice Chairman Ferguson stated that he and Chairman Crites met with the members of the Presbyterian Church's Long -Range Planning Committee last October or November (as well as with members of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church) and committed to a process where if the City were to acquire this land, it would be turned over to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Discussions would be held with members of both churches, hillside residents, condominium residents just north of the churches, and Vista Paseo residents, and public recreational planning would be done the way it has traditionally done in Palm Desert, and that is by taking everyone's needs and concerns into account and trying to come up with a master plan recreational facility that meets the needs of everyone. He said by the resolution just adopted by the Redevelopment Agency, the City had acquired that land. He thanked Pastor Gerard for coming to the meeting and addressing the Agency Board. Chairman Crites stated that when the City purchased the land where Ironwood Park is now located, probably the largest amount of time was spent in visiting with neighborhoods around Ironwood Park and trying to find out the kinds of things they did and did not wish to see. This was then blended with the master plan for the entire City, and that is what will be done with any lands the City has for any kind of public purpose. He said it was important to include all the neighbors in those processes. Member Spiegel stated that the Parks & Recreation Commission, which meets twice monthly, has already been given the challenge of how to handle land for the residents of Palm Desert. He said everyone is welcome to attend those meetings. In addition, a subcommittee of the Parks & Recreation Commission had been established to tour the area and come back with plans on what they would recommend the City do from a Parks & Recreation standpoint. Chairman Crites stated that public meetings on this issue needed to be scheduled and well - advertised in the neighborhood. He said people in Indian Creek Villas had both convergent and divergent points of view from other land owners in the area, and everyone needed the opportunity to be heard. Member Spiegel noted that the Parks & Recreation Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Vice Chairman Ferguson stated that whatever that commission recommends will come to the Council for a final decision. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 13, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Erwin noted the items shown on the Agenda for Closed Session. 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/David Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: Northeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive/Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment NOTE: The following item was added at 9:40 p.m., following adjournment to Closed Session. Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, the following item of property negotiation was added for Closed Session consideration at this meeting: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Southwest corner of Highway 111/San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, CA Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Michael A. Grant Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 13, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m. for Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites recessed the meeting at 7:58 p.m. in order to allow audience members present for Awards, Presentations, and Appointments on the City Council Meeting Agenda to exit the Chamber. He reconvened the meeting at 8:06 p.m. XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF MOBILE HOME LOT NUMBERS 112 (APN 622-351-112-9) AND 142 (APN 622-351-142-6), LOCATED AT 43-155 PORTOLA AVENUE (PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK) AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Diaz noted the staff report in the packets and stated that Ms. LaRocca was available to answer any questions. Housing Manager Terre LaRocca reviewed the staff report, noting this would make a total of 18 spaces sold, 16 remaining vacant, and 6 rented. She offered to answer any questions. Mayor/Chairman Crites declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 00-42, authorizing Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to sell the subject mobile home lots at fair market value; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 391, making and finding that the sales price for the subject lots is 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 seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. XII. ORAL COTVEMUNICATIONS None 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 13, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Benson, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. to Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. for the purpose of adding an item to Closed Session (please see that portion of the Minutes for the description of the Closed Session item) and immediately adjourned back to Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 11:00 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: BUFORD A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN RACH LLE D. KLASSEN/ACTING CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 6