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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-26MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:01 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Robert A. Spiegel III. INVOCATION - Member Jean M. Benson IV. 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 Chairman Ferguson noted that today was national "Take Your Daughter to Work Day," and he was pleased to have his daughter Michaela assisting him for the first portion of the meeting. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 26, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. LANNY SWERDLOW, 1 Cordova Court, Palm Springs, CA, addressed the Council regarding the upcoming Marijuana - Alternatives to Prohibition Forum to be held in the Civic Center Park on Sunday, May 6, 2001. Member Crites moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:20 p.m. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. VI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None VII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of April 12, 2001. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 87RDA, 88RDA, 9ORDA, 87-Housing, 88-Housing, and 90-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REOUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Proposal for Engineering Services for Preparation of a Traffic Impact Analysis for the 40-Acre Site (Contract No. R187801. Removed for separate discussion under Section VIII, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Agency Board discussion and action. Vice Chairman Kelly asked that Item C be removed for separate discussion under Section VIII, Consent Items Held Over, of the Agenda. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as directed by unanimous vote of the Agency Board. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 26, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VHI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER C. REOUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Proposal for Engineering Services for Preparation of a Traffic Impact Analysis for the 40-Acre Site (Contract No. R18780). Housing Manager Teresa La Rocca reviewed the staff report. She said staff had contacted a number of engineering firms, and Endo Engineering was the only firm that was able to assist in this short period of time. She said they would be doing a traffic study of the traffic impacts around the 40-acre site where the 12-acre multiple -family rental housing was being proposed. Staff was very concerned about the impacts not only to the neighborhood on the south but also the neighbors to the west. The purpose of the study was to answer questions of the neighbors with request to traffic impacts. Vice Chairman Kelly said this would involve Cook Street, and he asked if the study would also provide data relative to Eldorado Drive not being put through. Ms. LaRocca said this was not something the engineer was asked to look at, although it could be done if the Board so wished. Vice Chairman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, ratify the subject proposal with Endo Engineering, Laguna Niguel, California, in the amount of $6,750 for preparation of a traffic impact analysis to be performed at the 40-acre site located on 42nd and Merle Avenue — funds are available in Account No. 870-4698-466-4001, with additional direction to incorporate the impact of Eldorado Drive not being put through. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by unanimous vote. IX. RESOLUTIONS None X. NEW BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT, PALM DESERT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES CORPORATION, AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 (CONTRACT NO. C 18790) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject contract with Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP/Oscar G. Armijo, a Joint Venture, for audit services for the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert Recreational Facilities 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 26, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Corporation, and Palm Desert Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by unanimous vote. XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XH. OLD BUSINESS None XHI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF MOBILE HOME LOT NUMBERS 6 (APN 622-351-006-7), 23 (APN 622-3 51-023 -2), AND 69 (APN 622-351-069-4), LOCATED AT 43-155 PORTOLA AVENUE (PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK) AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Housing Manager Teresa La Rocca reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Mr. Ortega stated that the purpose of this public hearing was to see if there is anyone who objects to the sale. Mayor/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. CouncilmemberfMember Benson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 01-51, authorizing the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to sell mobile home lot numbers 6, 23, and 69, located at 43-155 Portola Avenue, and making a finding that the monetary consideration for this sale is not less than fair market value; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 415, authorizing the sale of mobile home lot numbers 6, 23, and 69, located at 43-155 Portola Avenue (Portola Palms Mobile Home Park) at fair market value. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. XIV. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None 4 PALM DESERT REDE MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 26, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. AGENCY COUNSEL Reauest for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) 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 Member Crites moved to add the following item to Closed Session. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. 2) Property: 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Desert Community College District Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Number of potential cases: 1 C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. to Closed Session. Vice Chairman Kelly reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action a unc dosed Session. SHEILA R. G1tLI , S TARY TO THE PMENT AGENCY 5