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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2001
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:02 p.m.
II. 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, 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
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment
Mark Greenwood, Engineering Manager
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
September 27, 2001.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 28RDA, 29RDA, 31 RDA, 32RDA, 33RDA, 28-Housing, 29-Housing,
31-Housing, 33-Housing, 29HA, and 33HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORT for the
Months Ending July 31, and August 31, 2001.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented by a 5-0 vote of the Agency Board.
V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VI. RESOLUTIONS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DESIGN
CONTRACT FOR THE NEW VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER AT
ENTRADA EL PASEO (CONTRACT NO. R19540).
Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the subject agreement for
professional services with Interactive Design Corporation, Palm Springs, California, in the
amount of $166,000, authorize reimbursable expenses in the amount of $4,000, and
authorize a 10% contingency for the design of architecture, interiors, mechanical,
electrical, and structural systems necessary for construction of the new 8,000 square foot
Visitor Information Center. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 5-0 vote.
VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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IX. OLD BUSINESS
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XI. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
Request for Closed Session:
-- Member Spiegel moved to add the following item to the Closed Session Agenda.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by 5-0 vote.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: NEC Country Club Drive/Oasis Club Drive
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: ABD Palm Desert 118, LLC
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
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XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and unanimous vote of the Agency
Board, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:55 p.m.
Vice Chairman Kelly reconvened at 6:33 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no
action announced from Closed Session.
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN,SECRETARY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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