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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-27MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TTiURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 4:04 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson III. INVOCATION - Member Jean M. Benson 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 ACM/Director of Administrative Services Rachelle D. Klassen, Acting City Clerk Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 13, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 31RDA, 34RDA, 35RDA, 31-Housing, 34-Housing, 35-Housing, and 31HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REOUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Transfer Contingency Fund Balance to Contract Base Amount for Contract No. R13320-A -- Rehabilitation of the Santa Rosa Apartments. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the subject transfer of funds in the amount of $2,968. Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Kelly, 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 FLEET VEHICLE REPLACEMENT AND PURCHASE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member/Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the lease termination with Ford for the four Ranger Electric Vehicle pick-up trucks (Contract Nos. C14850 and R15290); 2) authorize the purchase of replacement and additional fleet vehicles, Ford F-150 dedicated CNG pick-up trucks, from Fritts Ford, Riverside, California; 3) authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for bids for two fleet replacement dedicated CNG sedans; 4) authorize the appropriation of up to $200,000 from the AB2766 Local Government Air Quality Fund and Unobligated General Fund Reserves for the purchase of said vehicles. Motion was seconded by Spiegel. Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro-Tem Ferguson stated that as he read the report, this would authorize up to $200,000 for the purchase of four pickups, and he felt this amount seemed a little high. Mr. Tom Bassler, Senior Management Analyst, responded that a total of ten vehicles would be purchased. He noted the last page of the staff report and the estimated budget. He said there were some monies that would be included from Local Government Subvention Funds 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * in the amount of $104,000. In addition, $30,000 from the Redevelopment Agency would be transferred back to the City. He said there was also the possibility of some money from Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fund. Chairman/Mayor Crites called for the vote, and the motion carried by unanimous vote. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega requested a Closed Session at an appropriate time to consider items listed on the Agenda. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Erwin asked that the Agency Board add an item to the Agenda for Closed Session as follows: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Southeast Corner of Highway 111/Portola Avenue APN 625-111-001/002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Dennis Coleman Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Tim Bartlett Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Member Spiegel moved to add this item to the Agenda for discussion in Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 628-150-001; APN 628-050-002; APN 628-050-018; APN 628-260-058 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Orrin M. Homme/Steven Marc/Pamel Clerihan Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: APN 653-380-004 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Dennis J. and Wilma Parrish Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4) Property: APN 653-380-021 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Church of Christ Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 5) Property: APN 653-370-019 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Larry D. and Barbara Clarence Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Crites adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting to Closed Session following completion of the City Council Agenda. He reconvened the meeting at 8:18 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: BUFOR5 A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN RACH LL D. KLASSEN,ACTING SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5