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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRELIM - RDA - 04/27/06PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence: Member Jean M. Benson Member Robert A. Spiegel Member Buford A. Crites Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Chairman Jim Ferguson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney 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 Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Doug Van Gelder, Director of Information Systems Mark D. Greenwood, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frankie Riddle, Acting Director of Special Programs J. Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director Craig Kilday, Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Walt Holloway, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (Closed Session Items) None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 2 IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: 15.62 acres, APNs 624-160-001/002 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: Lease Property - 43930 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Family YMCA of the Desert Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:02 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:01 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 None PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 3 IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2006 AS “MENTAL HEALTH MONTH” IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. Representatives from the Riverside County Mental Health Board were unable to be present for this presentation. B. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2006 AS “MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson presented the framed proclamation to Ms. Halle Fetty, Co-owner of Valley V- Twin Motorcycle & Scooter Sales. C. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE “2006 BUCKLE UP COACHELLA VALLEY” PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson presented the framed proclamation to Lt. Steve Thetford of the Palm Desert Police Department/Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. D. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/ PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - APRIL 2006. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson and Mr. Ortega honored the following employees with a printed certificate and a $100 gift certificate for their service above and beyond the call of duty: Al Jimenez, Jason Finley, Suzanne Cicchini, James Conway, Patty Leon, Janet Moore, and Diane Hollinger. X. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 13, 2006. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 202RDA, 205RDA, 208RDA, 203-Housing, 209-Housing, and 204HA. Rec: Approve as presented. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 4 C. CITY’S/AGENCY’S COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS and Investment Reports for January 2006 and February 2006 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Actions Related to the Construction of Palm Village Apartments Project. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Ratify the termination of Contract No. R22720 with V2C Group, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for construction management services for the Palm Village Apartments project; 2) ratify the Agreement for Professional Services dated March 24, 2006, to Kuniklo Corporation, Glendale, Arizona, in an amount not to exceed $24,900 for certified payroll processing for the Palm Village Apartments project – funds are available in Account No. 870-4349-433-4001. Upon motion by Kelly, second by Crites, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 4-0 vote, with Member Spiegel ABSENT. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. RESOLUTIONS None XIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 75-454 WILDFLOWER LANE (APN 634-061-002-3), PALM DESERT (DESERT ROSE). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets. Member Crites 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 a 4-0 vote, with Member Spiegel ABSENT. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 5 B. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FREEDOM PARK CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION (CONTRACT NO. R23210B). Mr. Ortega noted the staff report and recommendation in the packets. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the Chairman to enter into the subject contract with David Evans and Associates Inc., Ontario, California, in an amount not to exceed $93,650; 2) allocate $93,650 from the Freedom Park Construction Fund for this purpose, Account No. 854-4670-454-4001. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Spiegel ABSENT. C. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DESERT WILLOW CLUBHOUSE (CONTRACT NO. R25170). Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Vice Chairman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject professional services contract to Melzer Deckert and Ruder Architects Inc., Irvine, California, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 plus reimbursable expenses in an amount not to exceed $1,500; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the amount of $2,500 as 10% contingency (use of contingency requires additional action); 3) authorize the Chairman to execute said contract – funds are available in Account No. 851-4663-454-4001. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member Spiegel ABSENT. With Agency Board/Authority Board/City Council concurrence, New Business Items D and E were considered jointly with Financing Authority New Business Items A and B and Public Hearing Items A and B; and City Council Public Hearing Items A and B. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE BONDS (PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AS AMENDED), 2006 SERIES A (TAX-EXEMPT), AND TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS (PROJECT AREA NO. 1, AS AMENDED), 2006 SERIES B (TAXABLE), OF THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY). Mr. Ortega noted that this item and New Business Item E below should be considered jointly with the Financing Authority New Business Items A and B and Public Hearing Items A and B; and City Council Public Hearing Items A and B. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 6 Mayor/Chairman/President Ferguson declared the public hearings open and asked anyone who wished to come forward to speak on the subject to do so at this time. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearings closed. Director of Redevelopment/Housing Dave Yrigoyen introduced Fiscal Consultant Ken Dieker and Bond Counsel Teresa Ho-Urano, who had done a lot of work on this project. Vice Chairman/Vice President Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 524, approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the sale and issuance of Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2006 Series A, and Tax Allocation Refunding Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2006 Series B, of the Palm Desert Financing Authority and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto; 2) Financing Authority Resolution No. FA-51, approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Authority’s Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2006 Series A, and Tax Allocation Refunding Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 1, As Amended), 2006 Series B, appointing a trustee and escrow agent; and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member/Commissioner Spiegel ABSENT. With Agency Board/Authority Board/City Council concurrence, New Business Items D and E were considered jointly with Financing Authority New Business Items A and B and Public Hearing Items A and B; and City Council Public Hearing Items A and B. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SUBORDINATE TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS (PROJECT AREA NO. 2), 2006 SERIES A, AND SUBORDINATE TAX ALLOCATION REVENUE CAPITAL APPRECIATION BONDS (PROJECT AREA NO. 2), 2006 SERIES B, OF THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY). Considered jointly with New Business Item D above, along with Financing Authority New Business Items A and B and Public Hearing Items A and B; and City Council Public Hearing Items A and B. Mayor/Chairman/President Ferguson declared the public hearings open and asked anyone who wished to come forward to speak on the subject to do so at this time. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearings closed. Director of Redevelopment/Housing Dave Yrigoyen introduced Fiscal Consultant Ken Dieker and Bond Counsel Teresa Ho-Urano, who had done a lot of work on this project. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 7 Vice Chairman/Vice President Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 525, approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the sale and issuance of Subordinate Tax Allocation Refunding Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 2), 2006 Series A, and Subordinate Tax Allocation Capital Appreciation Bonds (Project Area No. 2), 2006 Series B, of the Palm Desert Financing Authority and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto; 2) Financing Authority Resolution No. FA-52, approving as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Authority’s Subordinate Tax Allocation Refunding Revenue Bonds (Project Area No. 2), 2006 Series A, and Subordinate Tax Allocation Capital Appreciation Bonds (Project Area No. 2), 2006 Series B, appointing a trustee and escrow agent; and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Member/Commissioner Spiegel ABSENT. XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XV. OLD BUSINESS None XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 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 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 27, 2006 8 XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Member Benson moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:46 p.m. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 3-0 vote, with Chairman Ferguson and Member Spiegel ABSENT. JIM FERGUSON, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY