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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-25MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 4:01 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Acting City Manager Carlos L. Ortega III. INVOCATION - Member Jean M. Benson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson Member Richard S. Kelly Chairman Buford A. Crites Excused Absence: Member Robert A. Spiegel Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Acting City Manager and RDA Executive Director 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 Gary Bitterman, Director of Building and Safety 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 May 11, 2000, and the Adjourned Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of May 8, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 25, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 5 IRDA, 52RDA, 5 1 -Housing, and 52-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Ferguson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by 4-0 vote with Spiegel ABSENT. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE WAIVER OF CONSTRUCTION TIME FRAME CONDITIONS FOR THE RESIDENCE INN AND COURTYARD AT DESERT WILLOW RESORT. Mr. Ortega stated that a request had been received from the owner of the project to transfer both the ownership and the management contract. He noted a provision in the current agreement for $1,000 per day penalty for not developing in accordance with the time frame. He noted the report in the packets and stated that staff's recommendation was that the Agency Board waive the provisions of Section 3.1 of the Disposition and Development Agreement with PDH Associates for the development of the Residence Inn and Courtyard at Desert Willow Resort project. Upon question by Member Kelly relative to the owner signing off on the hotel agreement approved by the Agency, Mr. Ortega responded that when staff brings to the Board the recommendation, the owner will also have to sign off on the approval of the hotels. Member Benson asked whether the child care payment had been collected, and Mr. Drell responded that they had agreed to provide $10,000 each year for five years, and the first $10,000 payment had been received. Member Benson asked if that would go with the transfer of the property, and Mr. Drell agreed. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, waive the provisions of Section 3.1 of the Disposition and Development Agreement with PDH Associates for the development of the Residence Inn and Courtyard at Desert Willow Resort project. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote with Member Spiegel ABSENT. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 25, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. Consideration of Scheduling an Adjourned Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting for FY 00/01 Budget. Ms. Klassen stated that each of the Agency Board Members had received a copy of the Preliminary Budget for 2000/2001 and that the Finance Director had asked that an Adjourned Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting be set to consider it. With Agency Board concurrence, an Adjourned Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000, to consider the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. Following the public hearings, Chairman Crites noted that he had been advised by the City Clerk that Member Spiegel would be out of town until June 6, 2000. With Agency Board concurrence, an Adjourned Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting was scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2000, to consider the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Reauest for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Southwest corner of Highway 111/El Paseo Palm Desert, CA (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 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 25, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Benson, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board with Spiegel ABSENT, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m. for Closed Session and dinner. He reconvened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p. m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2000, for a Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of conducting a Closed Session. ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, A TING SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4