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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA 12 JAN 2006 POSTED AGENDA REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2006 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A 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: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. Action: VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Member Buford A. Crites VII. INVOCATION - Chairman Jim Ferguson POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006 VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE SUZANNE GREENBERG FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION. Rec: Action: B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE TERRY SCHEURER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. Rec: Action: C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE SABBY JONATHAN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS PLANNING COMMISSION. Rec: Action: D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE -- JANUARY 2006. Rec: Action: E. PRESENTATION TO THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL BY QUEEN SCHEHERAZADE AND HER COURT AS AMBASSADORS OF THE 2006 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL. Rec: Action: F. PRESENTATION OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S MID-VALLEY PIPELINE PROJECT. Rec: 2 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006 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 Meetings of December 8, and December 22, 2005. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 121RDA, 123RDA, 127RDA, 129RDA, 131RDA, 121-Housing, 124- Housing, 128-Housing, 129-Housing, 132-Housing, and 133-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. CITY'S/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS and Investment Reports for October 2005 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the 2006 Master Consultants List for Professional Services (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject list, as shown in the accompanying staff report, and authorize staff to negotiate agreements with qualified consultants listed therein--each agreement will be for professional services, will not exceed $25,000 in value, and will be presented for ratification at the next regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board. 3 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006 E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Pay Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) Obligation from Redevelopment Agency Funding Sources (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize and direct the City Manager, or his designee, to notify the Riverside County Auditor of the Redevelopment Agency's intent to pay ERAF from Agency funding sources. F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Contract Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. R22730 -- Civil Engineering Services for the Proposed Single-family and Senior Duplex Housing Project on the 20-acre Site. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize Contract Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $20,440 to the subject contract with MSA Consulting, Rancho Mirage, California, for revisions to the rough grading, street and storm drain, water and sewer plans to accommodate the street tree layout design, in addition to revisions to the ADA-accessible sidewalk and driveway detail; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer said funds from contingency to base for the subject contract. G. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK for Contract No. R23810 -- Demolition of the One-story Structure Located at 44-215 San Pascual Avenue (Project No. 961-05) (Vizion's West, Inc., Quail Valley, CA). Rec: By Minute Motion, accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the subject project. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER XII. RESOLUTIONS None XIII. NEW BUSINESS 4 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006 A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRENCHING AND LAYING CONDUIT FOR THE UNDERGROUND DRY UTILITIES PROJECT AT LAGUNA PALMS APARTMENTS (CONTRACT NO. R24710). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the award of the subject contract to HCI, Norco, California, in the amount of $243,478.32; 2) authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $36,521.75 for the project; 3) authorize the Chairman to execute all documents necessary for contract award. Action: B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 43-685 KELSEY COURT (APN 634-241-038) - DESERT ROSE, PALM DESERT. Rec: 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. Action: XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 20-ACRE SITE (FALCON CREST AND LA ROCCA VILLAS) (Continued from the meeting of December 8, 2005). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify award of Contract No. R23390A to Stantec Consulting, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for the subject professional services in an amount not to exceed $21,200; 2) authorize the Chairman to execute same -- funds are available in Account No. 870-4692-466-4001. Action: XV. OLD BUSINESS 5 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006 XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, INC., AND APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO (NORTHEAST CORNER - PORTOLA AVENUE/EL CORTEZ WAY). Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 513, approving the conveyance of certain real property located on the northeast corner of Portola Avenue and El Cortez Way (APN 625-061-025) to Habitat For Humanity of the Coachella Valley, Inc., for the purpose of constructing a single-family dwelling to be made available to a very low income family. 2) By Minute Motion, approve a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and a Unit Regulatory and Lien Agreement, substantially as to form. 3) By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the transfer. Action: B. CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, INC., AND APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO (VIRGINIA AVENUE). Rec: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 514, approving the conveyance of certain real property located on Virginia Avenue (APN 637-362-002) to Habitat For Humanity of the Coachella Valley, Inc., for the purpose of constructing a single-family dwelling to be made available to a very low income family. 2) By Minute Motion, approve a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and a Unit Regulatory and Lien Agreement, substantially as to form. 3) By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the transfer. Action: XVII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006 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 City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 6th day of January, 2006. Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 7