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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Preliminary Minutes - 10/13/05X /\ PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2005 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Vice Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson Excused Absence: 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 David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Ignacio Otero, Chief, Palm Desert/Riverside County Fire Dept./CDF Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (Closed Session Items) None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 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 Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Crites ABSENT, Vice Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:04 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. None 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 MR. TOM McCUTCHEN, 24 Via Cielo Azul, Palm Desert, asked the Agency Board/City Council about the status of La Paz Villas that were awaiting demolition. He was very concerned that after the buildings were used by the Fire Department for training in July, they've since been left to stand wide open in shambles —holes in the roofs, walls, and garage doors, with paint cans, litter, and all types of other refuse having been left in those garages. He'd placed a call to the City's Code Compliance Department on September 30 but still hadn't received a response. He noted that it was only this week that a fence was finally constructed around the site, but he wondered how secure it was, especially with hundreds of schoolchildren passing by every day since school's been in session over the last month. It was imperative that the buildings be torn down as soon as possible, as he felt it was just a matter of time before something bad happened there. 2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tern Ferguson responded that both the Fire Chief and the Assistant City Manager for Code Compliance were in attendance today, and he assured Mr. McCutchen that he'd get the information he was looking for before he left this 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. Ms. Rockwell was unable to be present for this presentation. B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CHARLES HELSPER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING COMMISSION. Mr. Helsper was unable to be present for this presentation. C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE DAN SEYMOUR FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. Mr. Seymour was unable to be present for this presentation. D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE — OCTOBER 2005. On behalf of the Chairman and Agency Board Members/Mayor and City Council, Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tern Ferguson recognized Lauri Aylaian and Donna Gomez for their significant contributions to realization of the City's new Visitor Information Center, which opened last month. Each of their supervisors, Mr. McCarthy and Mrs. Gilligan, also expressed high praises for their work. 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. On behalf of the Riverside County Health Department, Martin Baxter, along with Tobacco Prevention Coalition Member V. J. Sleight, presented the Agency Board/City Council with the "Healthy Lung Award" for its support of smoke -free workplaces in the City of Palm Desert over the years. 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 X. CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 71 RDA, 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. 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. 0 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 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. Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Crites ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 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. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 505. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. 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. Member Benson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 506. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. 5 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 XIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF INTERIOR FURNISHINGS FOR THE DESERT WILLOW LOBBY AREA (CONTRACT NO. R24370). With Agency Board concurrence, this matter was transferred to the City Council Meeting Agenda of this date. 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). Member/Councilman Spiegel moved to 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. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. 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). Upon question, Redevelopment Manager Lauri Aylaian answered that if the grant wasn't received, Redevelopment Agency funds would be used to subsidize the first-time homebuyers. However, she said there was probably a good chance of success in the application process, as it was based on a rating system and timing, with the monies available on a first -come, first - served basis. She said staff verified that there was enough money left in the program to cover this funding request, which would be submitted on Monday if the Agency Board/City Council approved today; and it was expected to receive sufficient points in the evaluation process to be successful. Member/Councilman Kelly moved to: 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 0 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 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. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE WELL AT THE 170-ACRE SITE (CONTRACT NO. R24420). Member Spiegel moved to, 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. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 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. Member Benson moved to, 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. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None rA PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2005 XVII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XVIII. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Vice Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 5:51 p.m. JIM FERGUSON, VICE CHAIRMAN ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY