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Home My WebLink About2010-01-28MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Finerty convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Cindy Finerty Excused Absence: Member Richard S. Kelly Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attomey 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 Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Dorian Cooley, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 2010 1) Property: APN 628-130-015 Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Barracuda, LLC Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 628-130-008 Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: David Nelson Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: APN 694-200-002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Trustees of the Califomia State University Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4) Property: APN 694-200-008 Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Regents of the University of Califomia Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 5) Property: APN 694-160-003 Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 6) Property: 42135 Kansas Street (APN 637-033-001), Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Mark Greenwood/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Fannie Mae/Brian Barr, Broker Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 2010 7) Property: Lease Property - 42455 Washington Street, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Jimmy G's, Inc. (Casey's Restaurant) Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Kelly ABSENT, Chairman Finerty adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:01 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:00 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 January 14, 2010. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 149RDA, 152RDA, 153-Housing, and 154HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 Minutes for the Meeting of November 16, 2009. Rec: Receive and file. D. REPORT Pursuant to Section 33080.1 of the California Health and Safety Code (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Kelly ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 2010 VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED ARCHITECT FOR THE DESERT WILLOW KITCHEN AND BUILDING EXPANSION (CONTRACT NO. R29450A). Redevelopment Manager Martin Alvarez stated that on January 15, 2010, the Agency received six proposals for architectural services for the Desert Willow kitchen and building expansion. On January 25, 2010, the top four candidates were interviewed, and a staff report for Council's review was prepared. All the firms interviewed were listed in the staff report, and based on proposals submitted, qualifications, and interviews, staff recommended that the contract be awarded to Melzer Deckert & Ruder Architects in the amount not to exceed $164,000 with a $15,000 reimburseable budget. The proposed revised recommendation is included in Council's packet. He offered to answer any questions. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute an agreement with Melzer Deckert & Ruder Architects (MDR), Inc., Irvine, Califomia, for professional services in an amount not to exceed $164,000, with an additional amount not to exceed $15,000 for reimbursable expenses for the Desert Willow Kitchen and Building Expansion Project; 2) approve a 10% contingency of $16,400 (use of contingency requires additional action); 3) appropriate $195,400 from the Unobligated Project Area No. 2 Fund to RDA Post Construction Costs, Account No. 851-4663-454-4001. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Kelly ABSENT. 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 28, 2010 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 On a motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Kelly ABSENT, Chairman Finerty adjourned the meeting at 4:22 p. ATTEST: RA ELLE D. Ktfi SEN,S CRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INDY FI ;' 'TY, CHAIR AN 5