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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-25MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2001 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:03 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Boy Scouts of America Troop 168 - Palm Desert III. INVOCATION - Member Robert A. Spiegel IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites arrived at 4:07 p.m. 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 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 V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 25, 2001 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 11, 2001, and the Adjourned Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of January 15, 2001. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY, - Warrant Nos. 63RDA, 65RDA, 63-Housing, and 65-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. AGENCY'S PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUMMARY, for the Month Ending November 30, 2000. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT for the Demolition of the Palm Village Apartments (Contract No. R18370). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject contract to Demo Unlimited, Indio, California, — in the amount of $39,995 for demolition of the 12-unit apartment complex at 73-610, 73-626, and 73-642 Santa Rosa Way (Palm Village Apartments) — funds are available in Account No. 870-4495-464-4010; 2) authorize the Chairman to execute same. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 4-0 vote, with Member Crites ABSENT. VIl. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None NOTE: Member Crites arrived at 4:07 p.m. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 25, 2001 IX. NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION OF REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 33080.1 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and stated this was something staff was required to present to the Board detailing the Agency's activities and financial status. He stated no action was required except to receive and file the report, and he offered to answer any questions. Member Spiegel moved to receive and file this report. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by unanimous vote. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Ortega noted the Agenda Addendum which added an item of Closed Session consideration. B. AGENCY COUNSEL Request for Closed Session: NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APN 627- 1 01-027/627-101-026 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Teresa L. LaRocca Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Suresh C. and Vishakha Shah Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 25, 2001 C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:19 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m. and immediately adjo w ction announced from Closed Session. SHEILA R. GItLLIGANi, CRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT RED LOPMENT AGENCY 4