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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA 13 OCT 2005 (2) POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2005 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – A (Closed Session Items) Any person wishing to discuss any item of Closed Session business may address the City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but will instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council or Redevelopment Agency meeting. IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APNs 620-400-025, 620-400-003, 620-420-010 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Les Melcher/Woodbine Development Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. Action: POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Member Jean M. Benson VII. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but will instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority meeting. IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE RHONDA ROCKWELL FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. Action: B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CHARLES HELSPER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING COMMISSION. Action: C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE DAN SEYMOUR FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. Action: D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE -- OCTOBER 2005. Action: 2 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 E. PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR SMOKE- FREE COMPLIANCE BY BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Action: X. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER SECTION XI, CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA. A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of September 22, 2005. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 71RDA, 74RDA, 72-Housing, and 73HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA #4 Minutes for the Meeting of June 20, 2005. Rec: Receive and file. D. ENTRADA DEL PASEO STEERING COMMITTEE Minutes for the Meeting of April 27, 2005. Rec: Receive and file. 3 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 E. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Change Order No. 6 to Contract No. R19540A -- Construction of the New Visitor Information Center at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $13,831.38 to the subject contract with WDL Construction, Palm Desert, California, for seven miscellaneous field-directed changes necessary for construction of the new Visitor Information Center at Entrada del Paseo -- funds are available in Account No. 850-4358- 433-4001. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 7 to Contract No. R19540A -- Construction of the New Visitor Information Center at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $39,814.66 to the subject contract with WDL Construction, Palm Desert, California, for increasing the scope of contract work to include construction of two ceiling-suspended hanging walls and three rows of track lighting to create a gallery in the atrium area and to provide additional interior and exterior building signage -- funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001. G. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R23810 -- Demolition of a Single-story Structure Located at 44-215 San Pascual Avenue. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,850 to the subject contract with Vizion's West, Inc., Quail Valley, California, for field changes related to asbestos abatement; 2) authorize appropriation of an additional $1,850 from Unobligated Project Area No. 1 funds from Account No. 850-4361-433-4001 for the demolition; 3) authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 4 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 XII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 505 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AFFIRMING ITS INTENTION THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY BE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO PERSONS AND FAMILIES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME -- VACANT LOTS, NORTHWEST CORNER OF PORTOLA AVENUE AND EL CORTEZ WAY. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: B. RESOLUTION NO. 506 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DESIGNATING THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AS OPERATOR OF COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENTS IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: XIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF INTERIOR FURNISHINGS FOR THE DESERT WILLOW LOBBY AREA (CONTRACT NO. R24370). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize staff to enter into a contract with Impact Interiors, Tustin, California, to purchase interior furnishings for the Desert Willow lobby in the amount of $37,629.77 and appropriate said funds from Account No. 241-4195-495-8092. Action: 5 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 B. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE COST OF INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE PLANNED AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AND SENIOR RENTAL APARTMENTS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Rec: Waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 05-80, approving the cost of the installation and construction of certain public onsite and offsite improvements, including improvements for a 20-acre affordable housing project site. 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 507, approving the cost of the installation and construction of certain public onsite and offsite improvements, including improvements for a 20-acre affordable housing project site located within Project Area No. 3. Action: 6 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 C. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, REQUESTING BEGIN PROGRAM FUNDING (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 05-81, authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, requesting BEGIN Program funding in an amount up to $2,790,000 for down payment assistance for the 93 single-family residences at the 20-acre site. 2) By Minute Motion, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents that may be necessary to facilitate the application or award. 3) Waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 508, authorizing submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, requesting BEGIN Program funding in an amount up to $2,790,000 for down payment assistance for the 93 single-family residences at the 20-acre site. 4) By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents that may be necessary to facilitate the application or award. Action: D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE WELL AT THE 170-ACRE SITE (CONTRACT NO. R24420). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject agreement, allowing Palm Desert Funding Company, LP, use of the well at the 170-acre site and authorize the Executive Director to execute same. Action: XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 7 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 XV. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS AT THE WALLAROO CHILD CARE FACILITY LOCATED AT 44-911 CABRILLO AVENUE. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify proposals accepted from vendors for electrical, concrete, plumbing, ironwork, and construction to correct health and safety issues at the Wallaroo Child Care Facility in an amount totaling $30,317.65; 2) authorize the Executive Director to execute any documentation necessary to complete the work -- funds are available in Account No. 850-4545-466-4001. Action: XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XVII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR B. AGENCY COUNSEL C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY XVIII. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 7th day of October, 2005. Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 8