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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-12MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2001 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:03 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jim Ferguson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, Asst. City Manager for Community Services/City Clerk Richard J. Folkers, Asst. City Manager for Development Services Homer Croy, Director of Building & Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Joseph S. Gaugush, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk Upon a motion by Crites, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Ferguson recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:03 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of March 22, 2001. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 78RDA, 81RDA, 82RDA, 84RDA, 86RDA, 81-Housing, 84-Housing, 86-Housing, and 84HA. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 12, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C. AGENCY'S PORTFOLIO MASTER SUMMARY for the Month Ending February 28, 2001. Rec: Receive and file. D. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL of Architectural Services Contract for 40-Acre Parcel (Contract No. R18760). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an agreement by and between the Agency and Interactive Design Corporation, Palm Springs, California, in an amount not to exceed $37,000 for the preparation of a Master Site Plan of the 40-acre site located between Merle Drive and 42nd Street, to the west of the City's Corporation Yard. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONVENTION SPACE FEASIBILITY STUDY (CONTRACT NO. R187701. Mr. Ortega reviewed the proposed agreement with PKF Consulting and the memorandum from Kenneth W. Broom to Tim Sullivan regarding Marriott's Desert Springs Resort & Spa. He said the memorandum indicated there were several large conventions that Marriott has lost as a result of not having enough meeting space. He said he and Mayor Ferguson had met with representatives of Marriott to address this issue, and it was his understanding that a similar letter would be received from the developer of the Desert Willow Hotel. He said the proposal was to look into the issue in two phases. The first phase would cost $10,000, and it would look into whether there are market trends to adequately support the need for convention space. The second phase would cost $38,000 and would be the market feasibility. He said his recommendation was that the Agency Board approve the contract with PKF and appropriate the necessary funds depending on which phases the Board would like to have done. Member Spiegel asked about the effects of doing just the first phase. Mr. Ortega responded that it would not slow anything down because the results would be brought to the Agency Board to consider whether or not to proceed with the second phase. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 12, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Phase I of the subject study and appropriate funding for same in the amount of $10,000. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION OF THE TWELVE -ACRE SITE MASTER PLAN AND VISITORS' INFORMATION CENTER (Continued from the meetings of February 8, March 8, and March 22, 2001). Project Administrator Lauri Aylaian noted that a survey was conducted by the Visitors' Information Center to determine, when people came to the Center, how they had learned of it and what brought them to the Center. The findings were that 90% of the people who visited the Visitors' Center saw it while driving by and decided to stop in; 2% were referred by their hotels; 2% were residents. She said staff's concern was that the location of the Visitors' Center should take into consideration the visibility from Highway 111. Member Crites stated that while he was in favor of having the Visitors' Center in a visible location, he was curious about the survey. He said he felt the 90% who had seen the Center while driving by had actually seen the sign for the Visitors' Center rather than having the building itself attract them to it. Ms. Aylaian agreed. Ms. Aylaian noted that the way the site was now planned, the Visitors' Information Center would be located closest to Highway 111, with the Chamber of Commerce in a separate section of the building. She reviewed in detail the new plans for the site. Chairman Ferguson stated that the Agency Board had at some point entertained at least one restaurateur to the site who had a lease that would run out at a certain time. He asked if the City was in jeopardy of losing that tenant. Ms. Aylaian responded that was not imminent, and the tenant was still interested in the site at this time. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Twelve -Acre Site Master Plan and the programming components of the Visitors' Information Center (VIC), as presented; and authorize staff to proceed with the development approvals for said Master Plan and building design for the VIC. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 3-2 vote, with Member Benson and Chairman Ferguson voting NO. VIII. OLD BUSINESS None I.X. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 12, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF 42-740 REBECCA ROAD AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega stated the purpose of the public hearing was to see if there is anyone who objects to the sale of this property by the Agency. Mayor/Chairman Ferguson declared the public hearing oven and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed. Councilman/Member Crites moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 01-50, authorizing the sale of 42-740 Rebecca Road at fair market value; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 414, authorizing the sale of 42-740 Rebecca Road and making a finding that the monetary consideration recovered for the sale 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. XI. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None 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/Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 628-030-004 (3 acres) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Paula Turner Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 12, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3) Property: APN 628-320-001 (640 acres) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert Property Owner: Ty Miller Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. 4) Property: Property located north of Frank Sinatra Drive, between Portola Avenue and Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA (APN's 653-400-030/032/033/034) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: American Realty Trust Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIII. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. to Closed Session. Mayor Pro-Tempore Kelly reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTF.rST: /SHEILA R. GILL1GAN, PALM DESERT REDE RETARY TO THE OPMENT AGENCY 5