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Home My WebLink AboutPRELIM - RDA - 10/12/06x A PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jim Ferguson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director Robert W. Hargreaves, Assistant City Attorney Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment Mark Greenwood, Acting ACM for Development Services Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Joseph S. Gaugush, City Engineer Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Patrick Conlon, Director of the Office of Energy Management Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Travis Witten, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF Steve Thetford, 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 12, 2006 IV. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APNs 627-101-033/038/039/002/017 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment With Agency Board concurrence, 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 - Chairman Jim Ferguson VI1. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B MR. ALAN SCHIFF, resident of Via Amormio, Palm Desert, stated he had two issues he wished to raise before the City Council. The first was the helmet law for bicyclists, as when he walks past the high school each morning, he's noticed a majority of students riding their bikes to school aren't wearing helmets. He brought it to the attention of one of the security guards there but was informed that the school couldn't do anything but take down names and turn them over to the Police Department. However, he felt the Police Department's time was probably better spent on other matters and thought the school should become more involved in this safety issue instead. Secondly, he recalled addressing the City Council about two months ago regarding solar energy. He proposed making it mandatory for all new residential construction and, therefore, including it in the home price, which could be amortized over the life of the buyer's mortgage. He wondered if any other progress had been made on that proposal. FA PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2006 Chairman/Mayor Ferguson responded that the City was still considering an energy ordinance and working with a consultant to assist in that effort; it was all still in the process. He added that he'd just addressed a conference on solar energy last Sunday in Palm Springs. MR. RANDY CASE, California Drive, Palm Desert, said he was one of the owners of Palm Desert Country Club and came forward today to express appreciation to the City Council, City staff, and everyone who's worked very hard in the community over the last three years while their project was underway. He stated their grand opening was scheduled for next week, acknowledging that it had been a long three years to get to this point, and they appreciated the trust and support shown by the City. Because of the inconvenience caused the 1,800+ Palm Desert Country Club Homeowners during this time, he announced that its ownership had decided to offer all of them free social memberships through 2007 as a way of saying thanks. The social memberships were being well received, providing discounted golf, discounts at the pro shop, and for food, beverage, etc. IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/ PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE — SEPTEMBER 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: Brad Chuck, Ricardo Torres (two nominations), Jose Torres (two nominations), Ernesto Teran (two nominations), and Ernie Owens. B. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES DIVISION EMPLOYEES FOR HEROISM ON THE JOB. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson and Mr. Ortega provided special recognition to Art Contreras, Ernesto Navarrete, Mel Ramos, Sergio Rosas, and Abel Zatarain. Mr. Ortega went on to relate the situation where these employees intervened to prevent a young lady from being harmed early one morning recently, and he congratulated their selfless heroism. 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2006 C. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CAPTAIN STEVE THETFORD FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT AS THE CITY'S FORMER DEDICATED LIEUTENANT. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson presented Captain Thetford with an engraved crystal plaque to commemorate his exemplary service as the City's Dedicated Lieutenant. Captain Thetford expressed his appreciation for the honor, adding that it had been a pleasure and a tremendous opportunity for him to serve the City, its leaders and staff. He added that he was not leaving the City, just now serving it in a different capacity. D. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 26, 2006, AS "VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION DAY/INLAND COUNTIES' DAY" IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. On behalf of the Agency Board/City Council, Chairman/Mayor Ferguson presented a framed proclamation to representatives from the Visiting Nurses' Association. He urged all residents to recognize the valuable contributions made by this organization. X. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of September 28, 2006. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 62RDA, 64RDA, and 65-Housing. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Authorized Securities Broker for the City of Palm Desert (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve First Tennessee Bank as an authorized securities broker for the City of Palm Desert. 4 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2006 D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the Construction and Conveyance of an Extension of the Commercial Domestic Water and Sanitation Systems at Freedom Park to the Coachella Valley Water District (Contract No. R23210E). Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the Executive Director's approval of the subject action and agreement. Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. XI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None XII. RESOLUTIONS None XIII. NEW BUSINESS None 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 5 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2006 B. AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None XVIII. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 4:44 p.m. ATTEST: JIM FERGUSON, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY n