HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim Minutes - RDA 04/28/2005PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Crites convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Richard S. Kelly
Member Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Buford A. Crites
Excused Absences:
Member Jean M. Benson
Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson
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
Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety
Philip Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
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
Walt Holloway, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert/Riverside County Fire Dept./CDF
Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
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: APN 640-370-012
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Other Parties: Susan Harvey/Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: 30-acre Site, NEC Portola Avenue/Gerald Ford Drive
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Michael Marix/Cornerstone Developers, Inc.
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
3) Property: 5.86-acre Site, Beacon Hill (APN 632-030-003)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Other Parties: Coachella Valley Water District
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
Number of potential cases: 1
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant potential to initiate
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
Number of potential cases: 1
With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Crites adjourned the meeting to Closed
Session at 3:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
Mr. Erwin reported that the Agency Board had, by unanimous vote, added
an item to its Closed Session consideration at this meeting:
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
a) Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency v. La Chimia, Riverside
County Superior Court Case No. INC 032318
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Mr. Erwin added that there was no reportable action resulting from Closed
Session.
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 14, 2005.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 208RDA, 210RDA, 214RDA, 218RDA, 221 RDA, 206-Housing,
211-Housing, 219-Housing, 221-Housing, 212HA, and 220HA
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Renew a Lease for an Electronic
Securities Trading Terminal (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Treasurer to renew a lease with
Bloomberg Services in 2005 for an electronic securities trading
terminal.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Spiegel, the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented by a 3-0 vote, with Member Benson and Vice Chairman Ferguson ABSENT.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
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Vill. RESOLUTIONS
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
75-348 KELSEY CIRCLE (APN 634-242-006).
Member Spiegel 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 Kelly and
carried by a 3-0 vote, with Member Benson and Vice Chairman Ferguson ABSENT.
B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 20.845 ACRES FROM
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE, SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING.
Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the purchase of 20.845
acres from the City for the fair market value price of $1,256,600; 2) authorize the Executive
Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Contract No. R23720) and all other
necessary documentation to facilitate the purchase. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by a 3-0 vote, with Member Benson and Vice Chairman Ferguson ABSENT.
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and a 3-0 vote by the Agency Board
(Member Benson and Vice Chairman Ferguson ABSENT), Chairman Crites adjourned the
meeting at 5:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
BUFORD A. CRITES, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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