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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-27 (2)MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Jean M. Benson III. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson IV. 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 J. Luis Espinoza, Finance Operations Manager V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of April 13, 2000, and the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of April 13, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 47RDA, 48RDA, 47-Housing, and 48-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Bank of New York as Successor Trustee (Contract No. C176301(Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Housing Authority). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Treasurer to enter into a contract with the Bank of New York for the provision of successor trust services to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, the Palm Desert Housing Authority, and the Palm Desert Financing Authority, pending review of all contract documents by the City Attorney. Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the items for Closed Session listed on the Agenda and requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time. 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/David Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: Southwest corner Highway 111/El Paseo (APN 640-090-011-6) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: APN 627-101-026/APN 627-101-027 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Suresh C./Vishaka Shah Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4) Property: APN 627-211-016 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Michael A. Grant Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5) Property: Vacant Land - Country Club Drive east of Tamarisk Row, Palm Desert, CA Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: American Beauty Development Co. Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m for dinner and Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. XHI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE HOTEL DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE DESERT WILLOW CONFERENCE CENTERPARTNERSHIP (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL) (Continued from the meeting of March 23, 2000). Mayor/Chairman Crites stated that it was the intent of the Council/RDA Board to receive public testimony and then continue this matter to the first meeting in May, at which time both the conference center site located to the northeast of the clubhouse and the hotel site located to the southwest of the clubhouse will both be available. He noted that the hotel, which had been proposed as a seven -story hotel, was now proposed as a five -story hotel. In addition, the developer was looking at ways to adjust the pad height of the two-story project to the northeast of the existing Desert Willow Clubhouse. He noted the public hearing was still open, and he invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. MS. PAT MITCHELL, Chairman of the SOS Committee representing the Montecito homeowners, asked whether the environmental impact report had been redone or revised and whether there was discussion of this at the last meeting. Mr. Ortega responded that the environmental impact report that considered these projects was done approximately five or six years ago. He said the descriptions of these projects were within what was allowed in the environmental impact report. He noted that the proposed recommended action did not approve any plans, and those plans would go through the Planning Commission for determination of whether they are within the environmental impact report. He added that this would not take place for at least two or three months from this time. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ms. Mitchell stated that when in looking at the environmental impact report, it did not really address concerns of the adjoining neighborhood with regard to privacy, views, etc. She asked whether this would be looked at again. Mr. Ortega stated that when the projects come before the Planning Commission, all those issues will be addressed. Mayor/Chairman Crites added that whatever is proposed for either of those two sites has to go to the Planning Commission for approval or denial and then to the City Council for that same process. Ms. Mitchell asked when the homeowners' concerns would be addressed relative to landscaping, night lighting, etc. Mr. Drell responded that this would be done when the City actually receives the application for the project, and City staff would be in contact with the homeowners to review that application and plans. With no further testimony offered, Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to continue this matter to the meeting of May 11, 2000. Motion was seconded by Benson. Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairman Ferguson stated that from his point of view, one of the reasons for the continuance of this matter was to allow the Marriott Hotel representatives the opportunity — to view the entirety of the package, both the rating of the hotel, whether it fits within or without the Marriott's competitive set, the dollars that are being proposed for investment on the resort side as well as the convention side and taking a look at the deal points and then being able to comment on them, much like the Marriott representatives did when the City was only looking at one piece of the overall scheme of things. He said he was told during the dinner session that the May 11, 2000, packet was advertised and was available, and he would like the Marriott representatives to pick up a copy so they can submit their comments on May 11, 2000. Mayor/Chairman Crites stated that the City Council/RDA Board's business was to try to make sure that whatever is proposed for that area fits within the environmental impact report and the things that were done when the Desert Willow Resort was originally proposed. He said that would be in terms of setbacks, height, density, etc. Mayor/Chairman Crites called for the vote, and the motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor/Chairman Crites stated that when this comes back to the Council/Agency Board on May 11, 2000, it will not be to approve buildings, heights, etc., but would be to approve an agreement relative to the financial aspects of the project. 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board Concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. to Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: BUFORD A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, ACTING SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6