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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-24MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2002 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 4:02 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairman Richard S. Kelly III. INVOCATION - Member Jim Ferguson IV. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman 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 Richard J. Folkers, ACM for Community Services Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment Homer Croy, Director of Building & Safety 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 V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 24, 2002 VI. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None VII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of January 10, 2002. This item was continued to the meeting of February 14, 2002. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 56RDA, 57RDA, 60RDA, 57-Housing, 60-Housing, and 60HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REPORT to the Legislative Body Pursuant to Section 33080.1 of the California Health & Safety Code. Rec: Receive and file. Ms. Klassen asked that Item A be continued to the meeting of February 14, 2002, as the Minutes were not yet completed. Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved by a 5-0 vote, with Item A continued to the meeting of February 14, 2002. VIII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None IX. RESOLUTIONS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 24, 2002 X. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT BY THE AGENCY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE VALUE OF THE LAND FOR THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS (FRED WARING WIDENING, MONTEREY WIDENING, PRESIDENT'S PLAZA, AND CAHUILLA HILLS PARK) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Councilman/Member Ferguson questioned the lack of a dollar amount in the staff report for the value of the land that is being paid for. Mr. Yrigoyen responded that this was making a finding that those funds were not available by the City and, therefore, the Agency has already paid for it. He said the City was not being asked to pay anything for the properties. Upon further question by Councilman/Member Ferguson, Mr. Yrigoyen stated that he could provide information to the Council/Agency Board later with regard to how much was paid for the properties. — Councilman/Member Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 02-3, approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for all or a part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of various improvements; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 431, approving payment by the Agency for all or a part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of various public improvements. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 5-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR CAPITAL FUNDING OF A REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITY (CONTRACT NO. R19750). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Member Spiegel stated it was his understanding from the staff report that the County would pay to build the facility, and the cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, La Quinta, and Palm Springs would pay to run it. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 24, 2002 Mr. Conlon agreed and said staff would be bringing to the Council the actual agreement between the City of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside for the cost of the shelter operations. The Executive Steering Committee, of which Vice Chairman Benson was a member, was working to determine which cities would be participating in the operations of the Shelter, and Palm Desert's share of the costs had not yet been determined. He added that the item before the Agency Board at this time was consideration of the funding mechanism only. Member Spiegel asked why the joint powers authority was going to be called the "Riverside County Palm Desert Financing Authority." Mr. Ortega responded that because of the pass -through agreement with the County, the Agency holds certain funds for the County in trust. The reason joint powers authority, separate from the County and separate from the City of Palm Desert, would issue the financing using the County funds as the security. No other city really has an involvement in the financing, although there would be agreements between the County and the various cities wishing to participate. Those agreements would involve the operation of the facility and no financing. Member Spiegel expressed concern that Palm Desert would be the only city involved in the financing. Chairman Kelly noted that the City of Palm Desert would not have to even participate in running the facility after it is built if it did not wish to do so. Mr. Ortega added that it was possible the Joint Powers Authority could fund the Agency, with the City of Palm Desert choosing not to participate in the operations of the facility. Member Ferguson agreed with the concerns expressed by Member Spiegel and said he felt this was a business decision, and the most critical piece of information (the cost) was not included. He added that he would prefer to have all the information at one time rather than getting it piecemeal. Mr. Conlon noted that the cost for operations would be arrived at once it is determined which cities would be participating. The City of Palm Desert would not be the sole participant in the $6.6 million facility; Riverside County would be a major participant. He reiterated that the request of the Agency Board at this time was to approve the funding mechanism in order to move the process forward, and staff would come back with the information about 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 24, 2002 the operation costs at a later date after determining what cities will be participating. Member Ferguson stated it was his understanding that Palm Desert's participation would be limited to those animals picked up in Palm Desert and it would not be paying for animal control services for other cities, and Mr. Conlon agreed. He also said he would like to know if the cost would be higher or lower than what Palm Desert currently pays with its contract for animal control services. He asked what the worst -case scenario would be if Palm Desert did choose to participate and no other cities joined in. Upon question by Member Crites, Mr. Conlon stated that the County would not build the facility if no other cities participated. Member Crites stated that the County would not build anything until it is determined who will participate and what the cost figures are for each participant. He added that cities will not approve participation until they are sure there is a mechanism to build it, and that mechanism is what is front of the Agency at this time. Vice Chairman Benson noted that the County was working on the cost figures at this time, which could be higher or lower than what Palm Desert is currently paying. She added that there was already strong commitment from the City of Palm Springs. Member Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 432, approving a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the County of Riverside; 2) by Minute Motion, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, authorize the Chairman to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the County of Riverside for capital funding of a regional animal shelter facility; 3) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 433, making certain findings regarding an animal shelter and declaring its intent to reimburse withdrawals from the County Capital Improvement Fund from the proceeds of bonds. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 5-0 vote. XI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 24, 2002 XII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MASS GRADING OF THE 40-ACRE SITE LOCATED BETWEEN 42ND AVENUE AND MERLE DRIVE (CONTRACT NO. R19680). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets and offered to answer any questions. Chairman Kelly asked if this included removal of the tamarisk trees. Ms. LaRocca responded that the tamarisk trees along Merle would be left where they are in order to protect the adjacent residents. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, award the subject contract to Nuevo Engineering, Inc., Bermuda Dunes, California, in the amount of $390,390, authorize the Mayor to execute same, and authorize a 10% contingency for the project, $39,039, —funds have been appropriated in Capital Improvements for 2002 (Account No. 870-4698-466-4001). Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote. XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS (PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AS AMENDED), 2002 SERIES A, OF THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY). Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report 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. 434, making certain findings and approving as to form, and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the sale and issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2002 Series A, of the Palm Desert Financing Authority; 2) waive further reading and adopt Financing Authority Resolution No. FA-31, authorizing the sale and issuance of its Tax Allocation Refunding Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2002 Series A, appointing a trustee, and approving as to form and authorizing 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 24, 2002 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 5-0 vote. XIV. 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 640-080-011 (SWC Highway 111/EI Paseo) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Dave Yrigoyen Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APNs 637-190-006; 637-190-007 Country Club Estates - 77-107 California Drive Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Teresa La Rocca Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Al Fenstermacher Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: 18 acres - SWC Cook Street/Sheryl Avenue Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Teresa La Rocca Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Ken Simmons Rick Hughes, HCO, LLC Development Co. Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Report and Action from Closed Session at This Meeting. None MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 24, 2002 C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XV. ADJOURNMENT Member Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 5:53 p.m. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote. Chairman Kelly reconvened the meeting at 6:43 p.m., with no action announced from Closed Session, and immediately adjourned to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2002, for a Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to conduct Committee/Commission applicant interviews. ATTEST: RrCHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 8