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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Secretary Rachelle Klassen convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Due to the lack of
a quorum, she adjourned the meeting to 3:30 p.m.
Chairman Finerty reconvened the meeting at 3:34 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson
Member William R. Kroonen
Member Robert A. Spiegel arrived at 3:41 p.m.
Chairman Cindy Finerty
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
Stephen P. Deitsch, Assistant City Attorney
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bill Hunley, Battalion 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
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 28, 2010
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Kroonen, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board,
with Spiegel ABSENT, Chairman Finerty adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the
City Council at 3:41 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 Redevelopment Agency Meeting of October 14,
2010.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 87RDA, 9ORDA, 92RDA, 88-Housing, 93-Housing, 89HA, and 94HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board,
the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VII1. RESOLUTIONS
None
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 28, 2010
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,800 FOR MATERIAL TESTING AND SPECIAL
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
(CONTRACT NO. C29400C, PROJECT NO. 722-10) (JOINT
CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Responding to question on whether this testing was required because of the
clay found when digging the hole for the pool. Mr. Wohlmuth said the
proposed contract was for the overall testing that's required, which included
the core samples of the concrete. However, in digging for the aquatic center
and footing for the building, about six feet down, they hit a three-foot layer of
clay, which couldn't be compacted. Staff asked the contractor to remove the
clay, which they did, but they expect it will run the entire length of the aquatic
center. He went on to say, that sixteen feet down, the clay would have to be
removed anyway, because it was in the path for the footing of the building.
The contractor placed a tarp and three-quarter inch aggregate, so staff
expects a change order in the $20,000 range. He said approval of this item
will allow for several types of testing.
Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award the subject
contract for Material Testing and Special Inspection Services to Converse Consultants,
Redlands, California, in the amount of $53,800; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set
aside a 10% contingency in the amount of $5,380; 3) authorize the Mayor to execute said
contract — funds are available in Account No. 233-4549-454-4001 - Park and Recreation
Facilities Fund, and Account No. 851-4549-454-4001 - Project Area No. 2 Aquatic Facility
Capital Budget — no General Fund money is being used for this expenditure. Motion was
seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RENOVATION PLAN FOR FIRE STATION NO. 33
AND FIRE STATION NO. 71 (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Councilmember/Member Benson stated she was surprised the renovations
hadn't been done sooner, and based on the deterioration of the facility, it
appeared no annual maintenance was provided, which prevented these
things from happening.
Councilmember/Member Benson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the
Renovation Plan and Priorities recommended by the Palm Desert Fire Department (Cal
Fire) for Fire Station No. 33 and Fire Station No. 71; 2) authorize staff to issue a Request
for Proposal (RFP) for Architectural Services Related to the Comprehensive Design of the
Proposed Station Renovations (Contract No. C30300). Motion was seconded by Ferguson
and carried by a 5-0 vote.
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 28, 2010
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. McCarthy added to the report given by Mr. Wohlmuth during today's City
Council Meeting under Section XVIII - City Manager Reports - Item No. 2
regarding the upcoming Southem California Edison work November 1 - 19,
that equipment staging and lay -down area for the project will be done on a
portion of the Agency's vacant lot located at the southeast comer of the
intersection of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Finerty adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
ATTEST:
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CINDY FIN RT r', CHAIRMAN
RA HELLE D. KLASSE SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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