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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites
Member Jim Ferguson
Member Richard S. Kelly
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
— David J. Erwin, City Attorney arrived at 4:00 p.m.
Robert W. Hargreaves, Deputy City Attorney (present from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Mark Greenwood, City Engineer
Philip Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing
Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works
Robert P. Kohn, Director of Special Programs
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: APNs 620-420-010/620-450-001
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
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004
With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session at 3:07 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:02 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
January 8, 2004.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 138RDA,140RDA,145RDA,138-Housing,141-Housing,142-Housing,
146-Housing, and 147HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. AUDITED Financial Reports for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency —
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2003.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. REPORT Pursuant to Section 33080.1 of the California Health and
Safety Code.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Ferguson, the Consent Calendar was approved
as presented by a 5-0 vote.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS, FOR THE COST OF THE
INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC ONSITE
AND OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 40-ACRE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECT SITE (LOCATED BETWEEN 42ND AVENUE AND
MERLE DRIVE) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT
CITY COUNCIL).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets.
Director of Housing Teresa LaRocca reviewed the report and offered to
answer any questions.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt:
1) City Council Resolution No. 04-2, for the cost of the installation and construction of
certain public onsite and offsite improvements, including improvements for a 40-acre
affordable housing project site; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 489, for the cost
of the installation and construction of certain public onsite and offsite improvements,
including improvements for a 40-acre affordable housing project site located within
Project Area No. 3. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote.
B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 43-980 BLUEBERRY LANE, PALM DESERT
(APN 634-061-027).
Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the acquisition of the
subject property for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale; 2) authorize
the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate the acquisition —
funds are available in the Acquisition, Rehab, Resale Budget. Motion was seconded by
Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote.
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 22, 2004
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Member Benson moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. to Monday, January 26,
2004, at 9:00 a.m. for the Joint Study Session at Entrada del Paseo. Motion was
seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote.
ATTEST:
Ai4s• ROBERTA. SPIE L,ArRMAN
R HELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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