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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA4 CMTE - 09/18/06JAM PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM TO: RACHELLE KLASSEN, CITY CLERK FROM: BETH LONGMAN, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2006 SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF MINUTES FOR THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 Attached is a copy of the approved Minutes from the September 18, 2006, meeting of the Project Area No. 4 Committee. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you. A Attachment (as noted) e-AW'A CFI BY RDA ON I-11'd1 VERIFIED BY R-,-b6CC�- Original on file with City Clerk's Office GARDAMBeth Longman\CommitteesTA N4WInute 7ransmittal.doc PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES September 18, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell called a regular meeting to order on Monday, September 18, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Russell Campbell, Chairman Charles Ash Fred Benford Harry Church Jane Daugherty Robert Duncan Roberta Grubb Douglas Luhring Susan McMillen Frank Proulx Also Present: Members Absent: Sherry Trevor Lauri Aylaian, Redevelopment Manager Phil Drell, Director of Planning Mark Diercks, P.E., Transportation Engineer Cindy Finerty, Planning Commissioner Richard Kelly, City Councilmember Larry Kosmont, Palm Desert Country Club Development LLC Beth Longman, Recording Secretary Justin McCarthy, ACM/Redevelopment Janet Moore, Housing Authority Administrator Carlos Ortega, City Manager Aria Scott, Senior Financial Analyst Dave Simmons, Palm Desert Country Club Robert Spiegel, City Councilmember Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Manager Johnny Terfehr, Code Compliance Officer Dave Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment/Housing CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Beth Longman announced members' e-mail addresses in sending out an invitation club. she would be circulating a request for to be used by the Palm Desert Country Club to the grand opening event for the country Member Benford complimented Michael Adkins, Code Compliance Officer, on his responsiveness to requests that he inspect areas where trash has accumulated, vehicles have been parked for extended periods of time, or other code violations, and encouraged all committee members to be proactive in reporting code violations in order to improve the community appearance. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO.4 MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2006. MOTION made by Member Ash, seconded by Member Proulk, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the June 19, 2006, meeting be approved. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None Vlll. OLD BUSINESS A. REPORT ON TRAFFIC AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA AVENUES Mark Diercks, P.E., Transportation Engineer, reported that a study conducted at this intersection in 2003 revealed that a stop sign was not warranted. Current construction in the area makes it difficult to collect the necessary data to update the study, and he requested that the report be deferred until traffic settles into more typical patterns following the re -opening of the golf course. He expects that this will not occur until at least late November 2006. G:\RDA\Beth Longman\Committees\PA A4\Minutes\2006 Minutes\Minutes 091806.doe 2 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. PROGRESS AT PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB Larry Kosmont reported that they are nearing completion on the project, and announced that all members of the committee would be receiving invitations to the VIP opening event scheduled for the evening of October 18. The public grand opening will be held the afternoon of October 19, with official play beginning Friday, October 20. He thanked the committee members and the City for their help and support during the renovation noting that while it has not been easy, it will be worthwhile. To welcome back members of the community and as a thank you, Mr. Kosmont announced that they are offering free social memberships through 2007 to the residents of the Palm Desert Country Club. They also have a high level of commitment to the neighborhood and are interested in working with the Neighborhood Watch program and the City to help control some of the issues they have encountered during construction. Final work is being completed on the clubhouse with carpet, fixtures, the in the members' locker rooms, and the kitchen installations all underway. Landscaping is also being installed and the parking lot is being completed. The water line on California Avenue is completed, and they have received comments from residents of the area that the water pressure has improved. D.R. Horton is working on the 54-lot tract and will be going to the City Council in about six weeks with the final map on the second phase. The models are completed and open, there are ten houses under construction on New York Avenue, and six houses have been sold. Their grand opening was held on September 16, which was very well attended. Chairman Campbell asked if the `The Brown Will Be Green" letter was helpful. Mr. Kosmont stated that it was helpful. The residents are now aware that the course will be green following the over seeding, which has already been done for the upcoming season, and that next spring the Bermuda grass will re -immerge stronger and be maintained by the new irrigation system. Member Benford noted that the over seeding is about a month ahead and wondered if this could create a problem. Mr. Kosmont stated that although it was a bit of a gamble, it was the right thing to do in order to prepare the course for the upcoming grand opening. He acknowledged that more water would be used because of the early over seeding; GARDA\Beth LongntanZommitteeMPA R4\Minutes\2006 MinutesUAinutes 091606.doc K CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, however, the new irrigation system will save approximately 600 acre feet of water per year, which is a tremendous saving for one operation. B. UPDATE ON FREEDOM PARK Janis Steele reported that the park has been under construction for about four months. The sidewalks are done; the masonry for the concession building, restrooms, and the curbs and gutters are being poured; and surfaces for the tennis and basketball courts have been poured. They are moving along and construction continues. C. PROGRESS OF THE RENOVATION OF CALIFORNIA VILLAS APARTMENTS Lauri Aylaian, Redevelopment Manager, reported that the first phase of the renovation of the 141-unit complex continues with the replacement of windows, doors, stucco, and roofs. Abatement of asbestos and lead paint has taken place in some areas, and the water heater closets are being re -done to accommodate new water heaters that will provide increased capacity. The Phase I exterior work will be completed by the end of the year. Phase II will then go out for bid and will include the renovation of the landscaping, irrigation, the maintenance shop, and construction of new carports and trash enclosures. Member Proulx asked if street parking would be allowed after the carports were constructed. Ms. Aylaian affirmed that parking would continue to be allowed on the streets. This phase of the renovation should probably last about six months. Member Proulx commented on the dangerous nature of traffic on the curve of Elkhorn Trail by California Avenue, and asked if a centerline would be painted there as he had previously been informed. Mr. Diercks responded and said there were no plans for this work. Mr. Diercks will look into the matter and report back to the committee. X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON/MEMBERS Member Ash asked if New York Avenue would be resurfaced following the installation of the new sewer laterals. Mr. Diercks stated that the streets would be resurfaced as soon as the water G:\RDA\Beth Longman\Comm ttees\PA SAMinutes\2006 Minutes\Minutes 091806.doc 4 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO.4 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18. 2006. runs were completed, but he wasn't certain if it would include New York Avenue. He will check on it and report back to the committee. B. AGENCY BOARD LIAISONS Councilmember Spiegel announced the grand opening of the Ronald Regan Elementary School on October 11. He will see that the committee members are provided with the particulars. C. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON None D. STAFF Mr. Yrigoyen stated that the Director of Energy Management and the Risk Manager were unavailable to attend this meeting to provide information to the committee regarding energy management and risk management. These presentations will be scheduled for a future meeting. Mr. Yrigoyen also reminded the members of the appreciation brunch at Desert Willow on October 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Johnny Terfehr, Code Compliance Officer, introduced himself and stated that he has taken over the code compliance responsibilities from Michael Adkins. He can be contacted at 346-0611, ext. 446, regarding any issues in the area. XII. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:29 p.m. Beth Longman, R rding Secretary G:\RDA\Beth Longman\ConYNttees\PA 04\Minutes\2006 Minutes\Minutes 091806.doc 5