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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-09MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2002 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 4:01 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 L. La Rocca, Director of Housing 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 April 25, 2002. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 9, 2002 B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 86RDA, 85-Housing, and 86-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CITY/AGENCY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUMMARIES for the Month Ending March 31, 2002 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 5-0 vote. V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI. RESOLUTIONS None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INVEST PUBLIC MONIES IN THE CALIFORNIA ASSET MANAGEMENT TRUST (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report in the packets. He stated that this had been approved by the Finance Committee at its last meeting. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 02-41, authorizing the investment of City monies in the California Asset Management Trust; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 444, authorizing the investment of Agency monies in the California Asset Management Trust. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 5-0 vote. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 9, 2002 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: 1) Property: APNs 637-190-006; 637-190-007 Country Club Estates 77-107 California Drive, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Teresa La Rocca/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Villas LP Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Report and Action from Closed Session at This Meeting. None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 9, 2002 C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY Member Crites moved to add the following item to the Agenda. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 5-0 vote. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A FORMAL 12-ACRE SITE COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN OF THE PROJECT KNOWN AS "ENTRADA DEL PASEO." Member Ferguson stated that he had spoken with Vice Chairman Benson, staff, developers, the master architect for the plan, etc. He requested that the Board consider changing the nature of the committee from an ad hoc basis to meeting on a regular basis, identifying voting members of that committee, and essentially constituting it similar to what was done with the Desert Willow Committee. He said there were currently approximately three restaurants, several hotel proposals, etc. and other things that needed to be discussed on a more regular basis and taken to the Council/RDA Board in a more timely fashion. On a motion by Member Crites, second by Member Ferguson, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, the matter was continued to the 7:00 p.m. session of this meeting in order for staff to prepare a resolution that would incorporate all of the aforementioned considerations. Following reconvening of the meeting at 7:02 p.m., and further discussion, the following action was taken: Member Crites moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 445, establishing a committee to guide the Entrada Del Paseo Development. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 5-0 vote. Member Ferguson asked if there were any nominations for the community -at -large membership on this committee. He suggested consideration of Mike Homme. Member Crites suggested consideration of Carl Cardinalli, and Vice Chairman Benson suggested Bob Leo. Chairman Kelly didn't feel Mr. Leo had been involved in a similar project, and Member Spiegel commented that Mr. Leo was totally opposed to the idea of the Chamber of Commerce being located on the site. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 9, 2002 Mr. Erwin noted that Mr. Cardinalli is not a resident of the City of Palm Desert. Member Spiegel believed it would be appropriate to have a member of the Chamber's Executive Committee as one of the appointments, and Chairman Kelly agreed that a businessperson would be better suited. Member Spiegel suggested Leo Sullivan. Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, direct that Mike Homme and Bob Leo be asked to serve as the appointed community at large members of the aforementioned committee. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 3-2 vote, with Member Spiegel and Chairman Kelly voting NO. RELATED TO FORMATION OF THE SHEPHERD LAND LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT ON THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OF THIS DATE: On a 5-0 vote of the Redevelopment Agency Board (motion by Spiegel, second by Benson), "Yes" votes were approved for the five parcels owned by the Redevelopment Agency within the Shepherd Lane Landscaping & Lighting District. XII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XIII. ADJOURNMENT Member Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 5:36 p.m. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote. Chairman Kelly reconvened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. With Agency Board concurrence, he adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on May 23, 2002, for an Adjourned Joint Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. ST: RICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIFjMAN SHEILA R. GI ` IGA 4. ECRETARY PALM DESERT RED- ELOPMENT AGENCY 5