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Home My WebLink About2000-02-24MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2000 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Robert A. Spiegel III. INVOCATION - Member Richard S. Kelly 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 Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Gary Bitterman, Director of Building and Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MS. SUSIE HARVEY, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, said she wished to update the Council on three items which the Chamber had addressed and taken a position on. The first item dealt with bus shelter advertising, and it was the Chamber's opinion that any business should be allowed to advertise on bus shelters within the City, whether or not they are actually physically located within Palm Desert or in competition with any business in the City. With regard to Internet sales tax, it was the Chamber's position that in order for there to be a level playing field for all business MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * enterprises, there should be an Internet sales tax, and it should be treated the same way mail orders are. She said if sales tax on Internet sales is instituted, it should be based upon point of delivery, the same as mail order. With regard to the third item, distribution of sales tax, she said there had been some discussion in Sacramento that perhaps sales tax should be distributed based upon population of the city rather than point of purchase, and it was the Chamber's position that it be the same as it is now and that there be no change on how sales tax is distributed. She offered to answer any questions. MR. HENRY PREGO stated he represented the residents of the Montecito development in Palm Desert, located to the northeast of Desert Willow Golf Resort. He said the residents in this community had formed a committee to deal with issues regarding the finishing stages of the Desert Willow Golf Course and the hotel and conference center to be put on Sites 2 and 3. He said they had gone to a meeting one day with the developer, and out of the blue one day they found seven - story -high balloons on Site 2, which was right in their back yards. He said it was their understanding when they moved into this development that at one point in time there would be a conference center no higher than two stories. Although the developer had moved the highest structure (the hotel) to the other site, which would impact the residents less, they would still like to be involved in some way with the development of the hotel and conference center. He noted there was also a concern with the grade level of the conference center, which appeared to have been raised 20 feet, and he asked that someone from the City do an on -site inspection to look at it from the residents' perspective. Mayor Crites stated that most of the Councilmembers had been on -site a number of times, and he asked that City Manager Diaz ensure that the City remain in contact with the homeowners and allow them to participate in the development process. Mr. Prego submitted his notes and a Committee Roster (on file and of record in the City Clerk's Office). VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of February 10, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 38RDA, 39RDA, 38-Housing, 39-Housing, 38HA, 39HA Rec: Approve as presented. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract No. C17310 -- Auditing Services for the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and Palm Desert Recreational Facilities Corporation for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000 (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject contract with Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP/Oscar G. Armijo, CPA, a Joint Venture, Palm Desert, California, for the auditing services as outlined in the proposal dated February 7, 2000, and authorize the Mayor/Chairman/Chairman to execute same. D. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Sales Price for Properties Located at 42-662 and 42-740 Rebecca Road. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve a resale price of $115,000 for each of the above Agency -owned, single-family residential homes and authorize a silent -second Trust Deed in an amount not to exceed $22,000 to each of the qualified prospective buyers, thereby making the home available to families below 80% of the County median income. Upon motion by Spiegel, second the Ferguson, 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 A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT TO DESERT WILLOW FOR EXPENDITURES PERFORMED FOR THE AGENCY. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve reimbursement to Desert Willow in the amount of $44,589.36 for services performed for the Agency, appropriating said amount from the Agency's Unobligated Project Fund. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the substantial number of items listed on the Agenda for Closed Session. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Reauest 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: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: Southwest corner - Highway 111/E1 Paseo, Palm Desert, CA APN 640-090-011 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: 72-180 Parkview Drive, Palm Desert, CA Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Henry Hoyle Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4) Property: 74-320 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-221-005 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Robert L. and Colleen C. McKay Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 5) Property: 74-052 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-200-003 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Cory V. and Michelle K. Barbeau Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 6) Property: 74-072 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-200-004 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Richard N. and Melody D. Fuller Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 7) Property: 74-206 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-009 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Michael T./Judith A. Mandic Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 8) Property: 74-082 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-200-005 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Cloyce P. Mann Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 9) Property: 73-920 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 622-200-007 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Danilo Sipovac Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 10) Property: 73-880 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 622-200-009 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: John & Luann Neufeld & Thomas B. Weems Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 11) Property: 73-860 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 622-200-010 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: James V. & Laura Kenley Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 12) Property: 73-830 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 622-200-013 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Hugo Villeda Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 13) Property: 73-820 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 622-200-014 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Francisco Y. Fong & Ramona Manjarrez Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 14) Property: 74-038 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-200-002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Alberto A. & Consuelo Loza Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 15) Property: 74-096 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-200-006 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Sotello C. Leyva and Carlos A. & Lidia Leyva Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 16) Property: 74-110 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-200-007 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Kevin E. & Marguerite Olson Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 17) Property: 74-130 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-001 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: East Valley Properties, Inc. Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 18) Property: 74-138 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Ascension A. & Bertha A. Diaz/Arturo Lara Rubio Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 19) Property: 74-144 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-003 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Deborah A. Burns Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 20) Property: 74-150 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-004 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Edward H. & Rosa G. Guerra Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 21) Property: 74-158 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-005 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Maria Valdez — Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 7 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 22) Property: 74-166 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-006 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency: Property Owner: Dennis J. & Judith Ann Garvin Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 23) Property: 74-170 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-007 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Charles D. & Linda L. Gayler Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 24) Property: 74-178 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-008 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Jean Pierre & Nelly J. Henrotaux Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 25) Property: 74-228 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-201-010 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Vilma C. Escher & George R. & Desserrie Cox Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 26) Property: 74-280 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-221-003 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Mildred R. & Thelma Reynolds & Kiyo Reynolds Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 27) Property: 74-296 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-221-004 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Duane L. Strohl & Josie Strohl Loza Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 8 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 28) Property: 74-340 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-221-006 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Ivans Collas Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 29) Property: 74-360 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-221-007 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Jesus Mendoza & Rosa Ramirez Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 30) Property: 74-380 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA APN 624-221-008 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Danny M. & Alejandra Leduc Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Appoint James Thorness to the Housing Commission to fulfill the unexpired term of Philip Sladick; 2) appoint Linda Ward to the Housing Commission for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2003. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 9 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XV. ADJOURNMENT Member Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 p.m. to Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. Chairman Crites reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p. m. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, ACTING SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 10