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Home My WebLink About2001-02-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2001 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:06 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Robert A. Spiegel III. INVOCATION - Member Jean M. Benson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jim Ferguson Excused Absence: Member Buford A. Crites 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 Prior to considering the business of the agenda, Chairman Ferguson paused to announce that this was the first meeting in the Council Chamber since November 9, 2000, as it had been closed for remodeling. He recognized the following persons for their contributions to the project: Councilmember Benson and Special Projects Administrator Patrick Conlon, who, in turn, introduced General Contractor Doug Wall, Project Superintendent Ryan Masciensky, and Project Architect John Vuksic. Mr. Conlon went on to say that without their efforts, the success of the project and the ability to utilize the Chamber today would not have been possible. Member Benson further acknowledged the instrumental efforts of Assistant City Manager Sheila Gilligan and Community Arts Manager Carolyn Miller for their input and decorating expertise. Mayor Ferguson concurred wholeheartedly. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. MICHAEL BRACKEN, President/CEO ofthe Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, addressed the City Council, adding that he was also Vice Chairman ofthe Corporation and that Patrick Swarthout of The Gas Company was in attendance with him today. He then provided a periodic report of his organization's activities in support of its mission to expand and diversify the region's economy. MS. CARMEN MERCEDES, 75-435 Wildflower Lane, Palm Desert, asked City Councilmembers to consider following the City of La Quinta's example by generating its own power, thereby reducing the electricity use load to help keep rates down for residents. Additionally, she reminded Councilmembers ofher previous request for drive -through restaurants in the City and asked what follow-up had occurred to that end. Chairman Ferguson stated it was his understanding that the drive -through restaurant issue had been referred to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Review Committee. He said he would follow up on that matter, and either he or the City Manager would get back to Ms. Mercedes. He also noted that the City of Palm Desert does own two power generation facilities for municipal buildings in case of emergency. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of February 8, 2001. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 72, 72-Housing, 72-Housing Authority. Rec: Approve as presented. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Extension of Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Palm Desert Development Company. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve an extension of the Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Palm Desert Development Company ("PDCC") for a period of six (6) months on the development of 145 unit multi -family housing project on approximately 12 acre site. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Member Crites ABSENT. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2001 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 411 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF MID -YEAR ADJUSTMENTS. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 411. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Crites ABSENT. IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF MOBILE HOME LOT NOS. 10 (APN 622-3 5 1-010-0), 26 (APN 622-3 51-026-5 ), AND 127 (APN 622-3 51-127-3) LOCATED AT 43- 155 PORTOLA AVENUE (PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK) AT FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets. He said the purpose of this public hearing was to see if there was any objection to this sale from the public. Chairman/Mayor 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. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2001 *************************************************,*****,** Member/Councilman Spiegel moved to: I) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 01-24, authorizing the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to sell the subject mobile home lots at fair market value; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 412, making and finding that the sales price for said lots are not less than their fair market value in accordance with the highest and best use under the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area 1 Amended. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0 vote, with Member/Councilman Crites and Mayor Pro-Tempore/Vice Chairman Kelly ABSENT. XIV. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Erwin requested ; Closed Session at an appropriate time to consider items listed on the Agenda: Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Palm Desert Country Club 77-200 California Drive Negotiating; Parties: Agency: Dave Yrigoyen Property Owner: Golf Trust of America Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 628-030-001/002/003 (15 acres west of Palm Valley Channel) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Glenn H. Engstrom Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment 3) Property: APN 628-030-004 (3 acres west of Palm Valley Channel) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Paula Turner Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2001 ******************************************************** 4) Property: APN 628-030-005 (1 acre west of Palm Valley Channel) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Everett Aplet Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment 5) Property: APN 628-030-006 (1 acre west of Palm Valley Channel) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Beverly Kirkpatrick Under Negotiation: X Price X Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 6:20 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. SHE[LA R. 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