HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRELIM - RDA - 09/14/06PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 3:00 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
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services
Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Joseph S. Gaugush, City Engineer
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, Director of Special Programs
Walt Holloway, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF
Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - A (CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
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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: APNs 620-400-025, 620-400-003, 620-420-010
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Lauri Aylaian/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Other Parties: Triyar Hospitality LLC
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APN 627-262-011
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Villa Property Developers
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
3) Property: 73-300 Fred Waring Drive (Multi -Agency Library)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Carlos L. Ortega/City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Desert Community College District
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:02 p.m. He reconvened
the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
V. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
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VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Member Robert A. Spiegel
VII. INVOCATION - Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly
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VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - B
None
IX. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
A. PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE CITY OF PALM DESERT/
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES FOR
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE — AUGUST 2006.
Chairman/Mayor Ferguson and Mr. Ortega honored the following employees
each with a printed certificate and a $100 gift certificate: Mike Brown,
Terry Cechin, Horacio Celaya, Amy Hughes, and Karen Siebuhr.
B. PRESENTATION OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH'S "HEALTHY LUNG AWARD" TO THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT.
This presentation will be continued to the next meeting.
X. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of August 24,
2006.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 36RDA, 40RDA, 37-Housing, 41-Housing, 38HA, and 42HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA #4 Meeting
Minutes for March 20, 2006.
Rec: Receive and file.
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
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At this point, Chairman Ferguson took a moment to recognize Palm Desert
Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susie Harvey, who was in attendance at the
meeting. He commented that Ms. Harvey would be retiring from her position with
the Chamber later this month, and he thanked her for her hard work on behalf of the
businesses, residents, and the City of Palm Desert.
XII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 533 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES FOR THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF
PROPERTY FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS — 74-002 SHADOW
MOUNTAIN DRIVE.
Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 533.
Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by 4-0 vote.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS
FURNISHINGS FOR THE PROPOSED REMODEL OF THE CONFERENCE
ROOMS IN PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING DEPARTMENTS, CITY
COUNCIL OFFICE AREA, AND THE NORTH WING, AND DECLARATION
OF SURPLUS GOODS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Member/Councilman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize purchase
order in the amount of $36,018.67 to Haworth, Inc., c/o Totalplan, Inc., Riverside,
California -- funds in the amount of 50% ($18,009.34) are available in Account
No. 110-4159-415-4040 (City Funds), 25% ($9,004.67) is available in Account
No. 850-4195-466-4040 (Redevelopment Funds), and 25% ($9,004.66) is available in
Account No. 870-4195-466-4040 (Housing Funds); 2) authorize purchase order in the
amount of $59,712 to Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania —funds in the
amount of 50% ($29,856) are available in Account No. 110-4159-415-4040 (City Funds);
25% ($14,928) is available in Account No. 850-4195-466-4040 (Redevelopment Funds),
and 25% ($14,928) is available in Account No. 870-4195-466-4040 (Housing Funds);
3) declare the existing furnishings, tables and chairs, in the North Wing and Planning
Conference Rooms as surplus property and authorize staff to donate the items to the
Joslyn Senior Center, a non-profit organization. Motion was seconded by Benson and
carried by a 4-0 vote.
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
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None
XV. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. R23390 FOR THE FALCON CREST SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT.
Vice Chairman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize: 1) Contract
Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $220,000 to the subject agreement with ComDyn
PD, LLC, Santa Monica, California, for purchasing a California Housing Finance Agency
(CaIHFA) forward commitment; 2) Chairman to execute same; 3) Executive Director to
execute the resulting agreement with CaIHFA (Contract No. R23390D) — funds are
available in Account No. 870-4698-466-4001. Motion was seconded by Benson and
carried by 4-0 vote.
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
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at
4:33 p.m.
ATTEST:
JIM FERGUSON, CHAIRMAN
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RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY