HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim Minutes RDA 6/24/04PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
11. 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
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing
Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment
Steve Smith, Planning Manager
Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager
111. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: NEC Gerald Ford Drive/Portola Avenue
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Desert
Property Owner: American Realty Trust
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
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Upon motion by Benson, second by Crites, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the
meeting to Closed Session at 3:02 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting was recessed from 5:40 p.m. to 5:49 p.m., with a dinner recess
observed from 6:10 p.m. to 7:08 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 June 10, 2004.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 239RDA, 241RDA, 240-Housing, and 241-Housing.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented by a 5-0 vote.
VI1. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION, TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAINING/GARDEN PERIMETER BLOCK WALL
FOR PALM VILLAGE APARTMENTS (CONTRACT NO. R21760).
Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions.
Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize: 1) Award of the subject
contract to John Barajas Masonry, Bermuda Dunes, California, in the amount of $163,596;
2) the Director of Finance to set aside an additional amount of $16,359.60 as a 10%
contingency for the project (use of contingency requires additional action); 3) the Chairman
to execute said contract. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S AND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2b04/05
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND
THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY).
Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets.
Mayor/Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in
FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to this matter. With no testimony offered, he
declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Crites stated that on the Redevelopment
Agency program, on behalf of the Palm Desert Trails Program, he was
looking for approximately $200,000 to at least be set aside, not allocated, for
possible use. .
Councilman/Member Ferguson also noted that as part of finishing a review
of the City Manager, there may be an adjustment to compensation for cost
of living and some other things. He said it did not need to be done at this
time, but it would come back to Council shortly.
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Councilman/Member Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City
Council Resolution No. 04-71, adopting a City Program and Financial Plan for the Fiscal
Year July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005; 2) City Council Resolution No. 04-72,
establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2004/05; 3) Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. 493, adopting a Redevelopment Agency Program and Financial Plan for
the Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005; 4) Housing Authority Resolution
No. HA-24, adopting a Housing Authority Program and Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year
July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005; 5) City Council Resolution No. 04-73, setting the
Salary Schedule, Salary Ranges, and Allocated Classifications; 6) City Council Resolution
No. 04-74, setting the Mileage Reimbursement Rate. Motion was seconded by Crites and
carried by a 5-0 vote.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF FOUR PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 75-414 WILDFLOWER LANE (APN 634-061-004),
75-463 ORANGE BLOSSOM LANE (APN 634-061-033), 43-830 YELLOW
SAGE DRIVE (APN 634-062-017), AND 43-775 KELSEY COURT
(APN 634-241-033), PALM DESERT.
Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing gpen and invited testimony in FAVOR
of or in OPPOSITION to this request. With no testimony offered, he declared the
public hearing closed.
Member Ferguson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 494,
approving the sale of the subject properties to persons or families of low or moderate
income pursuant to the attached Purchase and Sale Agreements. Motion was seconded
by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote.
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
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C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Member Benson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion was seconded
by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote.
ATTEST:
ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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