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Home My WebLink About2003-05-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2003 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL Present: Member Buford A. Crites Member Jim Ferguson arrived at 3:26 p.m. Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jean M. Benson Also Present: Homer Croy, Acting City Manager David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services Justin McCarthy, ACM for Development Services Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment Robert P. Kohn, Director of Special Programs III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: Entrada del Paseo (APN 640-080-011) (Tract Map No. 30226 — Parcel Nos. 4, 9, 10, 11, & 12) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2003 On a motion by Vice Chairman Spiegel, second by Member Kelly and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Member Ferguson ABSENT, the following item of property negotiation was added to the Closed Session Agenda. 2) 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 With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:05 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. None V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of May 8, 2003. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 241RDA, 243RDA, 247RDA, 241-Housing, 244-Housing, and 248-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2003 C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Solicit Competitive Bids for Drainage Improvements at Well Sites E and G at Desert Willow North Course (Contract No. R21230). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize staff to solicit competitive bids for well site improvements 2) authorize the Executive Director to award the contract and appropriate funds as necessary, not to exceed $35,000 for Well Site E, and $45,000 for Well Site G. D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the Executive Director's Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R20960 - Modifications to the Entrada Del Paseo Water Feature. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $4,871 with Rock & Waterscape Systems, Inc., Irvine, California, for adding a skimmer and geo-textile fabric to the design of the water feature, and for revising the size of the opening in the vault for the subject fixture; 2) authorize the Chairman to execute said Change Order — funds are available in the contingency for the subject contract. E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION of Cable Service Easement Agreement and Cable Television Installation Agreement for the Construction and Maintenance of Cable Equipment to Tract No. 30193 (Phase II). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Cable Service Easement Agreement (Contract No. R21240-A) for the construction and maintenance of cable equipment to Tract No. 30193 (Phase II). 2) Authorize the Cable Television Installation Agreement (Contract No. R21240-B) for the construction and maintenance of cable equipment to Tract No. 30193 (Phase II). 3) Authorize the Chairman to execute the subject agreements. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2003 F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION, of Relocation of Palm Desert Housing Authority Property Families to Hovley Gardens Apartments. Vice Chairman Spiegel asked that Item F be removed for separate discussion under Section VII, Consent Items Held Over. Upon motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 5-0 vote. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER F. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION, of Relocation of Palm Desert Housing Authority Property Families to Hovley Gardens Apartments. Vice Chairman Spiegel noted the statement in the staff report which indicates "As there is no current enforceable City ordinance or Agency regulation on overcrowding that complies with standards set by the courts, it is difficult to require a family to move because the Agency deems the unit overcrowded." He asked if it was possible to have a City ordinance or Agency regulation. Mr. Croy responded that it would be possible to use the current California Building Code, which sets occupancy rates for residences at 300 square feet per occupant. Ms. La Rocca stated that this would help the situation. She noted that when the Agency acquired the property, it had inherited families who, perhaps at the time, had been a five -member household in a two - bedroom, which is allowed, but had since expanded to a six- and seven - member household. Given that, there was nothing under which the Agency could ask them to vacate the unit at this time. The Agency could, however, offer assistance to relocate them to Hovley Gardens Apartments, which is becoming available and which has three- and four - bedroom units. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize an expenditure not to exceed $30,000 for the relocation of ten overcrowded families at the Palm Desert Housing Authority properties to Hovley Gardens Apartments — funds are available in Account No. 870-4688-464-4001, with staff additionally directed to review the issue of potential regulation for household size. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2003 VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 75-353 KELSEY CIRCLE NORTH (APN 634-242-034). Ms. La Rocca reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize: 1) Acquisition of 75-353 Kelsey Circle North (APN 634-242-034) for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale; 2) the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate this acquisition — funds are available in the Acquisition, Rehab, Resale Account No. 870-4492-464-4001. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS NECESSARY AND REQUIRED IN RELATION TO DISSOLVING COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, INC. Ms. La Rocca reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 468, electing to dissolve Country Club Estates, Inc. (CCE) and take necessary and required actions including notification of creditors/claimants and distribution of assets in connection therewith; 2) by Minute Motion: a) Authorize and appropriate the expenditures for professional services pertaining to the dissolution of Country Club Estates, Inc. (CCE); b) authorize the Chairman to execute all necessary and required documents. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2003 XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SALE OF A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 43-740 KELSEY COURT (APN 634-241- 044), PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. Ms. La Rocca reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Chairman Benson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to this matter. With no testimony offered, she declared the public hearing closed. Chairman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 467, approving the sale of 43-740 Kelsey Court (APN 634-241- 044) to a person or family of low or moderate income pursuant to the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote. XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2003 XIV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Crites, and a 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. ATTEST: N M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARIY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7