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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-25MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2002 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 4:04 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Jean M. Benson Member Jim Ferguson Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Richard S. Kelly 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 Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment Homer Croy, Director of Building & Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing Joseph S. Gaugush, Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of April 11, 2002. — Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 25, 2002 B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 80RDA, 81 RDA, 82RDA, 84RDA, 80-Housing, 81-Housing, 82-Housing, and 84-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of Easement to City for Storm Drain Purposes for the Frank Sinatra Widening Project. Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Grant of Easement Deed to the City for storm drain purposes and authorize the Chairman to execute said document. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. R18610— Construction of Civic Center Carport Structures. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,220 to the subject contract with James E. Simon Company, Indio, California, and authorize the Chairman to execute same; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer said funds from project contingency to base. E. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. R18610 — Construction of Civic Center Carport Structures (James E. Simon Company, Indio, CA). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, 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 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 25, 2002 — Vil. NEW BUSINESS None VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION (HOUSING SET -ASIDE) REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2002, OF THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY). Mr. Ortega noted the report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Chairman/President Kelly 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/Commissioner, Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 443, making certain findings, approving as to form, and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the sale and issuance of Tax Allocation (Housing Set -Aside) Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, of the Palm Desert Financing Authority; 2) waive further reading and adopt Financing Authority Resolution No. FA-35, authorizing the sale and issuance of its Tax Allocation (Housing Set -Aside) Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, appointing a trustee, approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the sale and issuance of said bonds. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member/Commissioner Crites ABSENT. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 25, 2002 XI. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL 1) Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APN 627-102-012 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Teresa L. La Rocca/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Member Spiegel moved to add the following item to the Closed Session Agenda. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0 vote, with Members Crites and Ferguson ABSENT. 2) Property: Seven Acres -- NEC Frank Sinatra Drive/Cook Street Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/David Yrigoyen/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms 2) Report and Action from Closed Session at This Meeting. None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 25, 2002 XII. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:16 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 6:45 p.m. and immediately adjourned with no action announced from Closed Session. ATTEST: SHEILA R. GIU.IGAN, PALM DESERT RE CRETARY LOPMENT AGENCY ICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRMAN 5