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Home My WebLink AboutRDA - Prelim - 08/09/07DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Excused Absence: Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson Member Jim Ferguson Member Cindy Finerty Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Richard S. Kelly Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director Steve Deitsch, Assistant 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 Bo Chen, City Engineer Dan Kaiser, Acting Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Patrick Conlon, Director of the Office of Energy Management Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Doug Van Gelder, Director of Information Systems Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works John Rios, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert/Riverside County 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: DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APN 620-430-024/025 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Carino & Associates Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 627-102-019 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Tracy M. Garday Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment On a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Ferguson ABSENT, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:05 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:02 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 A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meetings of July 12, 2007, and July 26, 2007. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrani Nos. 277RDA, 279RDA, 281 RDA, 3RDA, 6RDA, 10RDA, 14RDA, 17RDA, 20RDA, 269-Housing, 278-Housing, 279-Housing, 282-Housing, 4-Housing, 7-Housing, 11 -Housing, 15-Housing, 18-Housing, 21-Housing, 283HA, 8HA, 12HA, and 22HA. Rec: Approve as presented. 2 DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. R22600A — Construction of the Henderson Community Building at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $42,403.61 to the subject contract with Steton Construction Group, Brea, California, and the Chairman to execute same; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer $42,403.61 from contingency to base for the project. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. R25590 — Phase II Civil Improvements at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $14,465 to the subject contract with Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc., Palm Desert, California, and the Chairman to execute same; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer $14,465 from contingency to base for the project. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Additional Reimbursable Expenses for Contract No. R25620 — Professional Landscape Design Services for the Site Surrounding the Future La Spiga Restaurant and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Storm Channel. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the request for additional reimbursable expenses in the amount of $3,000 for the subject contract with Randy Purnel Landscape Architects, Rancho Mirage, California — funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Ferguson ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None 3 DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS TO COOK STREET (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega stated one of the reasons why this item was a joint consideration for the Agency, was because the Agency was asking for the City to pay the cost. He said the question regarding the 50% cost sharing was raised by Chairman/Mayor Kelly and offered that Mr. Greenwood was available to answer it. Chairman/Mayor Kelly noted the staff report indicated a 50/50 split, and asked why not a 75/25 split. Mr. Greenwood responded it was a 50/50 project because it was commercial paper money through the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC); all the projects throughout the Valley were reimbursed at 50%. Initial contacts were made with Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) to change the City's reimbursement to 75%, but they were reluctant, because it would significantly impact CVAG and affect millions of dollars worth of projects. Chairman/Mayor Kelly stated since CVAG changed the reimbursement rate from 50/50 to 75/25 at the first of the year, with other projects in the same condition, he knew down the line other cities will want 75/25. He said the City was collecting a large amount to do the work, and if the decision was made that the City could handle 75/25, he thought it should be done because it was the right thing. Mr. Greenwood agreed to push CVAG a little harder. Chairman/Mayor Kelly stated he would approve this item if it included a stipulation that staff will negotiate for 75/25, otherwise he wouldn't vote yes. Member/Councilman Spiegel suggested the item to be continued until a definitive answer was obtained. Mr. Ortega stated a continuance was not necessary because Council would only be approving the Agency's reimbursement, and the resolution could be revised to read "up to 50%." If 25% was eventually negotiated, then that's all that would be paid. Member/Councilmna Spiegel stated he didn't want Palm Desert paying 50% and some of the sister cities paying 25%. 4 DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 Chairman/Mayor Kelly agreed, and stated that's probably what will happen. He said this item should be continued to the next Council meeting and ought to have an explanation as to why it wouldn't be 75/25, and also find out where the other projects in the Valley were that are affected in the same way. He thought Council should be better informed. Member/Councilman Spiegel noted it involved more than $2 million. Member/Councilman Spiegel moved to continue this matter to the meeting of September 13, 2007. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF THE EL PASEO COURTESY CART SERVICE (CONTRACT NO. R26890). Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize a one-year contract with Rite Rate Business Solutions, Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $182,000 for operation of the El Paseo Courtesy Cart Service for an 11-month period, commencing September 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the total amount of $18,200 as 10% contingency (use of contingency requires additional action); 3) authorize an additional $10,000 for operation of the carts for City and El Paseo special events; 4) authorize an additional $10,000 for preventative maintenance and repairs to the vehicles; 5) authorize the Chairman to execute said contract — funds are available in Account No. 850-4416-414-3681. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 43-880 BLUEBERRY LANE (APN 634-061-021) - DESERT ROSE - PALM DESERT. Member Spiegel 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 Finerty and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 XI. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. R23390 —DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY AND SENIOR HOUSING PROJECTS KNOWN AS FALCON CREST AND LA ROCCA VILLAS. Member Spiegel noted this was another change order and it's been discussed and staff will bring something forward for Council to review about change orders. He said all the change orders on Redevelopment Agency's consent calendar and this change order combined, was about $200,000. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, approve Amendment No. 11 in the amount of $126,626.25 to the subject contract with ComDyn PD, LLC, Santa Monica, California, and authorize the Chairman to execute — funds are available in Account No. 870-4698-466-4001. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 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 0 DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 9, 2007 XIV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p. m. ATTEST: RICHARD S. KELLY, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7