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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2001
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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