HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRELIM - RDA - 05/24/07PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson
Member Cindy Finerty
Member Jim Ferguson
Member Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Richard S. Kelly
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
Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
John Garcia, Engineering Manager
Jorge Rodriguez, Fire Marshal, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF
John Rios, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF
Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
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Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:03 p.m.
He reconvened the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
None
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE
ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO
SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
ACTION UNDER SECTION VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER, OF THE AGENDA.
A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of May 10, 2007.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 230RDA, 231 RDA, 234RDA, 237RDA, 239RDA, 231-Housing,
235-Housing, 237-Housing, 240-Housing, 236HA, and 241 HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Agreement with Southern California Edison
for Installation of a Distribution Line to Service the Self-help Lots Located on
Merle Drive (Contract No. R26540).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the Executive Director to execute the
subject agreement for extension of an electric distribution line and
residential line extension agreement to service the 14 self-help lots
along Merle Drive.
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D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Professional Services Agreement
for Landscape Irrigation Coordination Design at Entrada del Paseo
(Contract No. R26470).
Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the Executive Director's approval of the
subject agreement with Randy Purnel Landscape Architects, Rancho
Mirage, California, in an amount not to exceed $5,500 (including
reimbursables) — funds are available in Account
No. 850-4358-433-4001.
Upon a motion by Benson, second by Spiegel, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board,
the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII.
RESOLUTIONS
None
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
None
X.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI.
OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN INVESTMENT PALMS
TO PINES EAST LLC (CONTRACT NO. R19820).
Mr. Ortega noted this project had been ongoing for a few years and was
almost over the hump. He noted the staff report and developer's request for
a short extension.
Senior Management Analyst Catherine Walker stated Phases I and II of the
Palms to Pines East renovations were substantially complete. She said
Mr. Glasser with American Investment Palms to Pines East, LLC, was
requesting a short extension to the commencement of Phase III, which
represented the facade improvements to the back portion facing El Paseo.
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Responding to question, she replied that Mr. Glasser requested to push the
commencement of Phase III out to June 18 and complete on October 30
The extension request was to accommodate the restaurant merchants. With
regards to notification, Ms. Walker replied she would forward that question
to the developer.
Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Fourth Amendment for
improvements to the property pursuant to the Owner Participation Agreement between the
Redevelopment Agency and American Investment Palms To Pines East LLC; 2) authorize
the Chairman to execute the agreement incorporating the changes. Motion was seconded
by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE PROGRESS OF THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS (JOINT
CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Mr. Ortega stated a plan was adopted in 2004, and it required future reports
on how the plan was being implemented. He noted the Five-year
Implementation Plan, that explained what the City was doing to abide with
the plan and the status of the projects identified. He offered that staff was
available to answer questions.
Mayor/Chairman Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony
on this matter. With no testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed.
No action was required or was action taken.
XIII. 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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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Agency
Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
ATTEST:
RICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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