HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim Minutes RDA 11/18/04PRELIMINARY MINUTES
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:02 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
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
Mark D. Greenwood, City Engineer
Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Duane K. Munson, Interim Director of Human Resources
Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing
Robert P. Kohn, Director of Special Programs
J. Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director
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111. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
Member Ferguson moved to add the following item to the Closed Session Agenda.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: One acre (+/-) west of the Palm Valley Channel, north end of
Homme/Adams Park (APN 628-030-005)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Phil Drell/
City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Everett Aplet
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms
Vice Chairman Crites moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 3:04 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote. Chairman Spiegel 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 October 28,
2004.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 90RDA, 92RDA, 94RDA, 91-Housing, 95-Housing, and 96HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Execute a Grant Deed and Quitclaim
Deed to Perfect the Intent of Approved Parcel Map Waiver 99-02.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Chairman to execute the subject
Grant Deed and Quitclaim Deed, which will implement the lot line
adjustment pursuant to Certificate of Compliance, Parcel Map Waiver
99-02, as approved by the City of Palm Desert Planning Commission
on October 19, 2004.
Upon motion by Crites, second by Kelly, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented by a 5-0 vote.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE REVISED COST ESTIMATE AND
APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL PROJECT AREA NO.4 FUNDS AND
RELATED ACTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FREEDOM PARK.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and recommendation.
Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the revised cost estimate and
appropriate additional Project Area No. 4 funds in the amount of $2.45 million, and direct
staff to advertise and solicit bids for construction of Freedom Park (Contract No. R23210).
Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote.
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - FOR CONTRACT
NO. R21610—CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND REHABILITATION OF THE
LAKES AND PUMP SYSTEM AT THE DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT
(Cora Constructors, Palm Desert, CA).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and recommendations in the packets.
Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Ratify Change Order No. 2 in the
amount of $135,615.70 to the subject contract for grading and liner installation at Lake
Nos. 1, 2, and 4; 2) appropriate $74,765.70 from Unobligated Project Area Funds to
Account No. 851-4663-454-4001 for the project 3) authorize the Director of Finance to
transfer $60,850 from contingency to base for the project; 4) authorize the Chairman to
execute the Change Order; 5) accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk
to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by a 5-0 vote.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF THE THIRD FIVE-YEAR
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S PROJECT AREAS.
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR
of or in OPPOSITION to this request. With no testimony offered, he declared the
public hearing closed.
Member Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 496,
adopting a Five -Year Implementation Plan for the Agency's Project Area No. 1 (Original
and Added Territory), Project Area No. 2, Project Area No. 3, and Project Area No. 4; and
adopting the Affordable Housing Compliance Plan, and making findings that the Agency
may meet its affordable housing requirements in the aggregate amongst all of the Agency's
Project Areas. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote.
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
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B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Crites, and unanimous vote of the Agency
Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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