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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2002
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 4:10 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Jean M. Benson
Member Buford A. Crites
Member Jim Ferguson
— Member Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Richard S. Kelly
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
PhD 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
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment
Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk
III. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
JANUARY 10, 2D02
A. MINUTES of the Regular Meetings of the Redevelopment Agency of
December 13, and December 27, 2001.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY, - Warrant
Nos. 49RDA, 50RDA, 52RDA, 53RDA, 54RDA, 55RDA, 49-Housing,
50-Housing, 52-Housing, 53-Housing, 54-Housing, and 55-Housing.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS for the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2001.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Solicit Bids for Civil Work at the
Entrada Del Paseo Development on Highway 111 and West El Paseo
(Contract No. R19720).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for
bids for mass grading and associated civil work for the subject
project.
E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of Easement Document for the
Undergrounding of Electrical Service to 47-800 Calle Los Campesinos and
Changes to Execute the Grant of Easement (Contract No. R19730).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the easement document for the
undergrounding of electrical services to 47-800 Calle Los
Campesinos and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant of
Easement.
Upon a motion by Member Spiegel, second by Member Crites, and unanimous vote
of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
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V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VI. RESOLUTIONS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. OLD BUSINESS
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
JANUARY 10, 2002
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF MOBILE HOME LOT
NOS. 9, 22, 32, 73, 82, AND 131, LOCATED AT
43-155 PORTOLA AVENUE (PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK), AT
FAIR MARKET VALUE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Mr. Ortega noted that the matter was a joint public hearing with the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. He said it involved a continuing sale
of the Tots and that Director of Housing Terre La Rocca was available to
answer questions.
Mayor/Chairman Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited testimony
FAVORING or OPPOSING the subject request. No public testimony was offered;
therefore, he declared the public hearing closed.
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If.
JANUARY 10, 2602
Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt
City Council Resolution No. 02-2, authorizing the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to
sell mobile home lot numbers 9 (APN 622-351-009), 22 (APN 622-351-022),
32 (APN 622-351-032), 73 (APN 622-351-073), 82 (APN 622-351-082), and
131 (APN 622-351-131), located at 43-155 Portola Avenue (Portola Palms Mobile Home
Park), at fair market value; 2) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. 430, making a finding that the sales price for the lots is not less than their
fair market value in accordance with the highest and best use under the Redevelopment
Plan for Project Area No. 1 Amended; 3) by Minute Motion, authorize Agency staff to offer
low interest loans to those tenants who qualify as low income to assist in the purchase of
their lot. Motion was seconded by Councilman/Member Ferguson and carried by 5-0 vote.
XI. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ortega stated he had a five-minute report on the property item listed for
Closed Session consideration.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
1) Reauest for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
1) Property: APN 640-080-011
(SWC Highway 111/EI Paseo)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Dave Yrigoyen/Lauri Aylaian/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Other Parties: Palm Springs Desert Resorts
Convention & Visitors Authority and
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Report and Action from Closed Session at This Meeting.
None
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C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Member Spiegel, second by Member Crites, and 5-0 vote of the
Agency Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:22 p.m. He
reconvened the meeting at 6:25 p.m. and immediately adjourned, with no action
announced from Closed Session.
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SHEILA R. GILLIGAN„S CRETARY TO THE
PALM DESERT RE
LOPMENT AGENCY
RICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRMAN