HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim Minutes RDA 10/28/2004PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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
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
Philip Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing
Robert P. Kohn, Director of Special Programs
Duane K. Munson, Interim Director of Human Resources
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: APNs 653-390-065/066/067/068; 653-400-043/044/045/046
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Member Ferguson moved to adjourn the meeting to Closed Session at 3:01 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote.
Chairman Spiegel reconvened the meeting at 4:03 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,
2004.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 74RDA, 76RDA, 74-Housing, and 77-Housing.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CITY'S/AGENCY'S PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUMMARIES for
July 2004 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the City of Palm Desert "Statement of
Investment Policy 2005" (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City
Council and the Palm Desert Financing Authority).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the "Statement of Investment Policy
2005," as amended.
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E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Renewal of the Banking and Custodial
Relationship Between the City of Palm Desert and Union Bank of California
(Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council and the
Palm Desert Financing Authority) (Contract No. C12211).
Rec: By Minute Motion, approve renewal of the City's banking and
custodial relationship with Union Bank of California for another five
years.
F REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Corporate Trust Relationship Between
the City of Palm Desert and the Bank of New York (Joint Consideration
with the Palm Desert City Council and the Palm Desert
Financing Authority) (Contract No. C17631).
Rec: By Minute Motion, concur with the recommendation of the
Investment & Finance Committee and renew the Corporate Trust
Agreement between the Bank of New York and the City of Palm
Desert for another five years, subject to the review and approval of
the City Attorney.
G. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION that Planning and Administrative Costs
are Necessary for the Low and Moderate Income Housing Program.
Rec: By Minute Motion, determine that planning and administrative
expenses incurred for Fiscal Year 2003/04 were necessary for the
production, improvement, or preservation of low and moderate
income housing.
H. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 and Acceptance of
Work for Contract No. R22320 — Construction and Installation of Sidewalks
Along 42"d Avenue (Contreras Construction Company, Indio, CA).
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$9,995 to the subject contract for additional necessary construction
work for the named project; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to
transfer said funds from contingency to base for this project; 3) accept
the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the subject project.
Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved
as presented by a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
75-356 YELLOW SAGE COURT (APN 634-242-030-8), PALM DESERT.
Vice Chairman Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the
subject propertyforthe purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale; 2) authorize
the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate this acquisition —
funds are available in the Housing Set -Aside Fund. Motion was seconded by Benson and
carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT.
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED TIMELINES TO THE OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN INVESTMENT
PALMS TO PINES EAST LLC (CONTRACT NO. R19820A).
Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Amended Timelines for
improvements to the property pursuant to the subject Owner Participation Agreement
between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and American Investment Palms To
Pines East LLC, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement incorporating the
changes. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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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
Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Crites, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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