HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-28MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 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 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
Phil 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
Joseph S. Gaugush, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment
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
March 14, 2002.
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Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 76RDA, 78RDA, 76-Housing, and 78-Housing.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR DEDICATION of Right -of -Way Property and Easements to
the City on Property Owned by the Redevelopment Agency Along
Frank Sinatra Way.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the dedication of Right -of -Way property
and easements to the City on property owned by the Redevelopment
Agency along Frank Sinatra Drive; and authorize the Chairman to
execute the necessary documents.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order/Contract Amendment for
Professional Services Contracts for Revision of the Master Plan for the
Entrada Del Paseo Project.
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve: 1) Contract Amendment in an amount not
to exceed $8,000 to Contract No. R19970 with Interactive Design
Corporation, Palm Springs, California, for revision of the site master
plan for Entrada El Paseo; 2) contract amendment in an amount not
to exceed $42,000 to Contract No. R19310 with The Keith
Companies, Palm Desert, California, for revising the parcel map,
sequencing civil improvements to accommodate phased
development, revising the finish grades and storm drainage system,
and making other changes to support reconfiguration of the site
master plan — funds for these contract amendments are available in
the current fiscal year Capital Budget (Account
No. 850-4358-433-4001).
E. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Expenditure for Soil Testing at the
40-Acre Site Located Between 42"d Avenue and Merle Drive, West of
Cook Street.
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify an expenditure for Sladden Engineering,
Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $7,500 for soil testing at the
40-acre site, located between 42nd Avenue and Merle Drive, west of
Cook Street.
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Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, 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
None
VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
IX. OLD BUSINESS
_ None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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:
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1) Property: APNs 627-101-026/627-101-027
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Teresa L. La Rocca/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Dr. Suresh Shah and Vishakha Shah
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Report and Action from Closed Session at This Meeting.
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, and unanimous vote of the Agency
Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:36 p.m. He
reconvened the meeting at 6:40 p.m. and immediately adjourned, with no action
announced from Closed Session.
TE . T:
RICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRM
SHEILA R. GIIGAN, RETARY
PALM DESERT REDS E OPMENT AGENCY
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