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Home My WebLink AboutPRELIM - RDA - 02/09/06PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2006 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence: Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jim Ferguson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM Community Services Homer Croy, ACM Development Services Justin McCarthy, ACM Redevelopment Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Mark D. Greenwood, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frankie Riddle, Acting Director of Special Programs Walt Holloway, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside C. Sheriff’s Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (Closed Session Items) None IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2006 2 Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and 3-0 vote of the City Council, with Crites and Kelly ABSENT, Mayor Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:03 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 - Chairman Jim Ferguson VII. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. ELLIOTT SMITH and MS. SAMANTHA CORTESE, of the Palm Desert Youth Committee, announced the Public Safety Day their Committee was organizing for Saturday, March 25, in the Civic Center Park. The event would be kicked off that day with a Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., tickets are $5.00 per person available from Youth Committee Members and staff liaison Pat Scully, and proceeds will benefit the Palm Desert Police and Fire Departments’ Explorer Units. Public Safety Day activities will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with Police and Fire Departments’ personnel demonstrations, equipment exhibits, and informational booths. They invited everyone to come out and support the Explorers and enjoy the day. IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE JOE DICKINSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson presented an engraved crystal clock to Mr. Dickinson for his years of service on the Art In Public Places Commission. B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE DR. ROGER DASH FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS HOUSING COMMISSION. Dr. Dash was unable to be present at the meeting this afternoon. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2006 3 C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE DANIEL BATALLÉS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS YOUTH COMMITTEE. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson presented an engraved crystal clock to Mr. Battalés for his service to the City Youth Committee. X. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of January 26, 2006. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 150RDA, 155RDA, 157RDA, 160RDA, 147-Housing, 151-Housing, 156-Housing, and 161-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CITY’S/AGENCY’S COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS and Investment Reports for November 2005 and December 2005 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Crites ABSENT, the Consent Calendar approved as presented. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. RESOLUTIONS None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2006 4 XIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY, AMENDING THEIR FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 BUDGETS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Mr. Ortega called attention to the report from Agency staff. He said most of the adjustments in this case reflected additional revenues and corresponding pass-throughs to the other agencies. In response to Member Spiegel’s question, Mr. Yrigoyen said he’d provide the Agency Board/Authority Board with a report showing the grand total balance for all Project Areas with the Pass-throughs and Housing Set-aside. Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 515, amending the Fiscal Year 2005/06 Budget as a result of Mid- year Adjustments; 2) Housing Authority Resolution No. HA-28, amending the Fiscal Year 2005/06 Budget as a result of Mid-year Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 75-374 KELSEY CIRCLE NORTH (APN 634-241-054) - DESERT ROSE, PALM DESERT. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of the subject property for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale, if necessary, in anticipation of the expiration of the 60-day Right of Refusal Period; 2) approve a Silent Second Trust Deed in an amount necessary to secure an affordable housing cost pursuant to Redevelopment Law for either a direct sale or Agency sale; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute any documents necessary to facilitate this transaction – funds are available in the Housing Set-aside Fund. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2006 5 XV. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. R21780 – CONSTRUCTION OF PALM VILLAGE APARTMENTS. Vice Chairman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 and ratify Change Order Requests in the cumulative amount of $167,500.88 and add 19 additional days of time to the subject contract with Taylor Frager, Inc., Temecula, California; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer $167,500.88 from contingency (Account No. 870-4349-433-4001) to base for this project. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT. XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 5.84 ACRES OF VACANT LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BEACON HILL DRIVE AND HOVLEY LANE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted that before the Redevelopment Agency can sell or trade Agency property, there must first be a public hearing. He explained that the Agency is selling a piece of property next to the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD); in return, it is getting a piece of property from CVWD along Portola, in addition to obtaining an option for a specified period of time to acquire some land if the City needs it for a street on its eastern side. In response to question, Mr. Ortega confirmed that CVWD would be both paying the Agency $2,670,000 for its land and conveying the property it currently owns along Portola Avenue. Mr. McCarthy added that the Agency would be paying CVWD for its land, valued at $544,000, and the Agency would also receive a 10-year option on land for future right-of-way. Chairman/Mayor Ferguson declared the public hearing to be open and invited testimony on this matter. With no public testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2006 6 Member/Councilman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and: 1) Adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 516, approving a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the Coachella Valley Water District; 2) adopt City Council Resolution No. 06-13, approving a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the Coachella Valley Water District. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote. 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 Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. JIM FERGUSON, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY