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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 22, 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 Councilman 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 Bo Chen, City Engineer Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Pat Conlon, Director of Energy Management Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Gary Rosenblum, Risk Manager Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2008 III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None 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 May 8, 2008. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 241 RDA, 246RDA, 251 RDA, 242-Housing, 247-Housing, 252-Housing, 243HA, 248HA, and 253HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. R24780 — Construction Management Services for Projects at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $38,160 to the subject contract with Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for continued construction management services at Entrada del Paseo — funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001. Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2008 VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORPORATION FOR CASEY'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE AND AVENUE OF THE STATES NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY (CONTRACT NO. R27700). Vice Chairman Spiegel asked if there were plans to sell the restaurant. Project Administrator Bryce L. White responded the plan was to go ahead with the improvement and then sell the restaurant. Further responding, he said the cost for the improvement would be included in the agreement as part of the sale. Member Ferguson asked about the method by which the architect was selected. Mr. White responded the architect was currently on board for the overall site development, which included the existing Country Village Apartments, and they've been on board for more than a year. Further responding, he said he didn't take part in the selection process. Ms. Aylaian responded originally the Agency needed an architect who would evaluate the site and condition of the existing building to determine if it could be reused, and if so, what would be needed to get it done. From a list of pre -qualified architectural consultants, a handful of architects were considered. Staff considered the firms qualifications and availability for this project and selected Interactive Design as being the best qualified; they were the best able to respond to the needs of evaluating the existing premises, determining if demolition was needed, and provide options if required. Member Ferguson asked if the selection was some sort of an informal process based on requests for quotes already in existence, familiarity with each architect, and design criteria known by which the architect was selected. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2008 Ms. Aylaian replied there was no specific request for qualification or proposal issued for this project, but she did meet and discussed the project with several architectural firms. Responding to question, Mr. White responded once the improvements were complete, the Agency will be able to enter into further discussions with Casey to purchase the section of Casey's Restaurant & Lounge. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject Agreement for Professional Services in an amount not to exceed $66,000 with Interactive Design Corporation, Palm Springs, California; 2) appropriate $66,000 from Unobligated Project Area No. 4 funds to Account No. 854-4195-466-3092 for this purpose. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote. 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). Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel 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 4-0 vote, with Kelly ABSENT. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2008 B. AGENCY COUNSEL Mr. Erwin stated he received a letter from Member Finerty regarding property located at 40-686 Via Fonda, Palm Desert, which was located in a Project area of the Agency. The notice will comply with Section 33130 of the Health & Safety Code. He said Member Finerty acquired this property from her mother, and a request was made for a certification of Section 33130.5 of the Health & Safety Code, stating no further work was needed to be done on the subject property. He recommended the Agency Board receive and file the document. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file letter dated May 22, 2008, from Member Finerty regarding property located at 40-686 Via Fonda, Palm Desert. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Finerty ABSTAINING. C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p. ATTEST: ��. ,L• GRACE L. MENDOZA, ASSISTANTECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY lit/ 11^&, c,o,,,,,,,,,,/ N M. BENSO,IKI, CHAIRMAN 5