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Home My WebLink AboutPrelim Minutes - RDA 01/27/2005PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 1. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence: Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Buford A. Crites 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 Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works Ignacio Otero, Fire Chief, Palm Desert/Riverside County Fire Department/CDF Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: Mr. Erwin asked the Agency Board to add a case of threatened litigation to the agenda for consideration during Closed Session. Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Ferguson, second by Member Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Member Kelly ABSENT, one case of potential litigation was added to the agenda for Closed Session consideration. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2005 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) Number of potential cases: 1 Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Ferguson, second by Member Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Member Kelly ABSENT, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:04 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 13, 2005. Rec: Approve as presented. Minutes approved on a 4-0-1 vote, with Member Spiegel ABSTAINING and Member Kelly ABSENT. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 140RDA, 141 RDA, 143RDA, 146RDA, 144-Housing, and 145HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. COMPONENT UNIT FINANCIAL STATEMENT. for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. Rec: Receive and file. K PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2005 D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Perform Demolition of Two-story Structure Located at 44-215 San Pascual Avenue (Contract No. R23380). This item removed for separate consideration under Item VII, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for discussion and action. Member Spiegel stated for the record that due to his absence on January 13, 2005, he would be ABSTAINING on the vote to approve the Minutes of that meeting. He also asked for separate discussion on Item D. Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Ferguson, second by Member Benson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Member Kelly ABSENT and Member Spiegel ABSTAINING on the vote for Item A, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Perform Demolition of Two-story Structure Located at 44-215 San Pascual Avenue (Contract No. R23380). Member Spiegel observed that the subject location was right next door to the Joslyn Cove Senior Center; with all the activities and events going on there, the surrounding streets and parking lot were full of vehicles most of the time. He asked Joslyn's Executive Director, Michael Barnard, if the Senior Center was interested in additional space for expansion. Mr. Barnard told him the Senior Center also looked at purchasing this property. Therefore, with his colleagues' consent, he wanted to direct staff to approach the Senior Center about what they may have in mind. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize Emery Landclearing, Thermal, California, to perform demolition of the two-story structure located at 44-215 San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert; 2) authorize the appropriation of $17,775 from Unobligated Project Area No. 1 funds for this purpose; 3) directed staff to contact the Joslyn Senior Center about possible expansion into this area that is adjacent to the Senior Center. Motion was seconded by Member Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT. Vill. RESOLUTIONS None 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2005 IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR QUALIFIED DEVELOPERS TO BUILD A 26-UNIT SENIOR RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT AND 94 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES FOR SALE ON THE 40-ACRE SITE NORTH OF MERLE DRIVE, SOUTH OF 42NDAVENUE, WEST OF HOVLEY GARDENS DRIVE (CONTRACT NO. R23390). Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize staff to issue the subject Request for Proposals in an effort to meet the Agency's objective for providing affordable home ownership and rental housing. Member Benson seconded the motion, and it carried on a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TOACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 75-416 ORANGE BLOSSOM (APN 634-060-011). Vice Chairman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the subject property for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale; 2) authorize the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate said acquisition — funds are available in the Housing Set -aside Fund. Motion was seconded by Member Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 75-405 WILDFLOWER LANE (APN 634-062-020). Vice Chairman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the subject property for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale; 2) authorize the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate said acquisition —funds are available in the Housing Set -aside Fund. Motion was seconded by Member Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT. D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 43-710 KELSEY COURT (APN 634-241-042). Vice Chairman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the subject property for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale; 2) authorize the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate said acquisition — funds are available in the Housing Set -aside Fund. Motion was seconded by Member Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 0 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2005 XI. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION, TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF PALM VILLAGE APARTMENTS (CONTRACT NO. R21780). Vice Chairman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject contract to Taylor Frager, Inc., Temecula, California, in the amount of $5,839,386 for the grading and construction of Palm Village Apartments, exclusive of carports; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside an additional amount of $583,938.60 as 10% contingency for the project (use of contingency requires additional action);3) authorize the Chairman to execute said contract; 4) authorize appropriation of $3,200,000 from Unobligated Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds — funds are available in Account No. 870-4349-433-4001. Motion was seconded by Member Spiegel and carried on a 4-0 vote, with Member Kelly ABSENT. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY ROOM FOR CATALINA GARDENS AND THE PUEBLOS APARTMENTS (CONTRACT NO. R23070). Vice Chairman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject contract to Commercial Diversified, Inc., Twentynine Palms, California, in the amount of $990,000; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the amount of $99,000 as 10% contingency for the project (use of contingency requires additional action); 3) authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $1,089,000 from Unobligated Project Area No. 1 Funds to Account No. 850-4433-433-4001;4) authorize the Chairman to execute all necessary documents. Member Spiegel seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0, with Member Kelly ABSENT. 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 5 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 27, 2005 XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None XV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board concurrence, with Member Kelly ABSENT, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. ATTEST: BUFORD A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY L