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Home My WebLink About2008-04-24MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jim Ferguson Member Cindy Finerty Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jean M. Benson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Bo Chen, City Engineer Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Patrick Conlon, Director of the Office of Energy Management Janet Moore, Director of Housing Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs J. Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director Steve Brooker, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 24, 2008 III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: 44-854 San Clemente Circle, Palm Desert (APN 627-071-023) Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Peggylee F. Bridwell Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:02 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:03 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 Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 10, 2008. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 224RDA, 228RDA, 23ORDA, 233RDA, 235RDA, 225-Housing, 228-Housing, 231-Housing, 233-Housing, 236-Housing, 238-Housing, 226HA, 232HA, and 237HA. Rec: Approve as presented. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 24, 2008 C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R21090A — Construction of the Entrada del Paseo Phase II Landscaping. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 1 (no cost) to the subject contract with Sierra Landscape Company, Inc., Palm Desert, California, extending the completion date to May 14, 2008, and authorize the Chairman to execute same. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 5 to Contract No. R22600A — Construction of the Henderson Community Building at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $46,916.93 to the subject contract with Steton Construction Group, Brea, California, for items not included in the original contract; 2) authorize the Chairman to execute said documents; 3) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer $46,916.93 from contingency to base for the subject project. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS 75-446 WILDFLOWER LANE - DESERT ROSE - PALM DESERT (APN 634-061-011). Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the subject property for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale, if necessary, in anticipation of the expiration of the 60-day Right of Refusal period; 2) approve a Silent Second Trust Deed in an amount necessary to secure an affordable housing cost pursuant to Redevelopment Law for either a direct sale or Agency sale; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate the transaction — funds are available in the Housing Set -aside Fund. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 24, 2008 X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Member/Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Update on the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm Desert Housing Authority Strategic Objectives. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FALCON CREST AND LA ROCCA VILLAS SITE WORK IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND ASSOCIATED WITH SITE WORK IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FALCON CREST AND LA ROCCA VILLAS PROJECTS, NOT AFFECTING THIRD -PARTY RIGHTS, ACCEPTANCE OF THE 10% MAINTENANCE BOND FOR THE SITE WORK IMPROVEMENTS, AND ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM AND ASSIGNMENT (Contract No. R23390 - ComDyn PD, LLC, Santa Monica, CA). Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Accept site work improvements for Tract No. 30975 - Falcon Crest and La Rocca Villas developments; 2) release Performance Bond No. 390241 for the site work improvements, not affecting third -party rights; 3) accept 10% Maintenance Bond No. 390241 for the site work improvements; 4) accept and authorize the Chairman to execute the Quitclaim and Assignment. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. R26690 — PREPARATION OF A HOUSING REPLACEMENT PLAN AND RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENTS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE OF THE STATES, PALM DESERT. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $10,500 to the subject contract with Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for additional contract fees associated with implementation of the Relocation Plan for the Country Village Apartments; 2) authorize the 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 24, 2008 Chairman to execute same — funds are available in Account No. 870-4195-466-3092. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENT PROJECT AT THE CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE OF THE STATES, PALM DESERT. Member Finerty moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the Final Relocation Plan for the Country Village Apartment Project as presented. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 5-0 vote. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. R24980A — PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENTS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE OF THE STATES. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute motion, approve Amendment No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $25,500 to the subject contract with Interactive Design Corporation, Palm Springs, California, for preparation of deconstruction and recycling plans for demolition of Country Village Apartments — funds are available in Account Nos. 870-4195-466-3092 and 854-4195-466-3092. Motion was seconded by Kelly. Member Finerty stated Phase Two listed in the staff report stated, "Crushing and reconditioning of concrete and asphalt on site (optional)." She asked if the $25,500 Amendment included this option. Project Administrator Bryce L. White replied the Amendment was for development of a plan, and the actual work would proceed in two phases, leaving the current concrete and asphalt in place; avoiding having dust blown around due to concerns with PM10 particulates. Chairman Benson called for the vote, and the motion carried 5-0. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 24, 2008 B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:i4 p.m. ATTEST: CI LLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY N M. BEN •N, CHAIRMAN 6