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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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