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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-11MINUTES 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. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2001 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 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2001 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 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2001 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 4