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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-12MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2000 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson Member Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Buford A. Crites (arrived at 4:14 p.m.) Also Press: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Assistant City Manager for Community Services/City Clerk Richard J. Folkers, Assistant City Manager for Development Services Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of September 28, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. Member Spiegel ABSTAINED from this item due to his absence from the meeting of September 28, 2000. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 31RDA, 32RDA, 33RDA, 34RDA, 35RDA, 30-Housing, 31-Housing, 32-Housing, and 35-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. AGENCY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUMMARY for the Months Ending July 31, and August 31, 2000. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Parking Consultant Agreement (Contract No. R18270). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify the subject agreement with Walker Parking Consultants, Burbank, California, to provide parking analysis services at the Desert Willow Resort; 2) appropriate $17,000 from the Agency's Unobligated Funds for such study. Member Spiegel stated that he would be ABSTAINING from Item A because he was not at the City Council meeting of September 28, 2000. Mayor Crites moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote, with Member Spiegel ABSTAINING from Item A. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEMOLITION OF 73-610 SANTA ROSA WAY -- PALM VILLAGE APARTMENTS. Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject demolition in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. B. CONSIDERATION OF REBECCA ROAD RESALES. Mr. Ortega stated that this was a request for the Agency Board to look at the current policy regarding allowable incomes. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Housing Manager Teresa LaRocca reviewed the staff report. She noted that the first request dealt with 42-622 Rebecca Road, which was one of the homes purchased by the Agency for the purpose of rehabilitation and resale. She said although a buyer had been identified and first qualified, there was a miscalculation of the family's total income and, as a result, the buyers (Mr. and Mrs. Lopez) were approximately $2,000 over income as prescribed in the program guidelines. She said the lender was asking for authorization to exceed that limit in order to qualify this family to purchase the home. Member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize an exception to the allowable maximum income for the Lopez Family, allowing them to close escrow on 42-622 Rebecca Road. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. Ms. LaRocca stated that the second item of the staff report was to increase the subsidy for the remaining home from $22,500 to $30,000 in order to qualify a family that is well within the lower income range. Member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize an increase to the second trust deed for 42-740 Rebecca Road in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF 43-740 KELSEY COURT AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairman Ferguson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. No testimony was offered, and he declared the public hearing closed. Mayor/Chairman Crites moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 00-124, authorizing the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to sell 43-740 Kelsey Court at fair market value; and 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 405, making a finding that the sale price for 43-740 Kelsey Court is not less than 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 Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember/Member Benson asked how many of the homes in Desert Rose had been taken back and resold. Housing Manager Teresa LaRocca said there had been ten to fifteen resales by the current owners, and the City had purchased two and resold them. XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Vice Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m. to Closed Session. He reconvened the meeting at 6:14 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. / SHEILA R.CGH LIGAN, CRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT RED / ' LOPMENT AGENCY BUFOR A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN 4