HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-08MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2001
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
II. 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, ACM for Community Services/City Clerk
Richard J. Folkers, ACM for Development Services
Homer Croy, Director of Building & Safety
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Teresa La Rocca, Director of Housing
Martin Pinon, Director of Human Resources
Joseph S. Gaugush, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment
Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk
III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of
October 25, 2001.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 37RDA, 38RDA, 39RDA, 41RDA, 37-Housing, 39-Housing,
41-Housing, 37HA, 39HA, and 41HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented by a 4-0 vote, with Member Crites ABSENT.
V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VI. RESOLUTIONS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. OLD BUSINESS
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAKING A FINDING OF SIGNIFICANT
PUBLIC BENEFIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF
TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS (PROJECT AREA NO. 4),
SERIES 2001, OF THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY.
Mr. Dennis Coleman reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any
questions.
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— Chairman Ferguson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in
FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to this request. No testimony was offered, and he
declared the public hearing closed.
Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 428,
making a finding of significant public benefit in connection with the sale and issuance of
Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 4), Series 2001, of the Palm Desert
Financing Authority. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Member Crites ABSENT.
Xl. 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: Two -acre site, NEC De Anza Way/San Carlos
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Robert & Beatrice Scott
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APNs 653-400-036; 653-420-016
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: The Trustees of the
California State University
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
a) City of Palm Springs v. All Persons Interested, Riverside County
Superior Court Case No. INC 051124
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C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the
Redevelopment Agency Board, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed
Session at 5:20 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 6:10 p.m. and immediately adjourned
with no action announced from Closed Session.
ATTEST:
c.
SIiEILA R. GILLIGAt4, AGENCY JECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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