Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitizens's Advisory Minutes 10/15/07ME PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM TO: RACHELLE KLASSEN, CITY CLERK FROM: BETH LONGMAN, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT / DATE: MARCH 26, 2008 SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF MINUTES FOR THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 Attached is a copy of the approved Minutes from the October 15, 2007, meeting of the Project Area No. 4 Committee. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you. bl eece„rid t BY RDA -� Attachment (as noted) ON (�$ VERIFIED BY Original on file with City Clerk's Office GArda\Beth Longman\Committees\PA #AMinute Transmittal.doc PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES October 15, 2007 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell called a regular meeting to order on Monday, October 15, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Charles Ash Fred Benford Russ Campbell Harry Church Jane Daugherty Robert Duncan Roberta Grubb Douglas Luhring Susan McMillen Sherry Trevor Also Present: Martin Alvarez, Redevelopment Manager Lauri Aylaian, Director of Planning Pat Conlon, Director of Energy Management Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works Dick Kelly, Mayor Connor Limont, Planning Commission Liaison Beth Longman, Recording Secretary Justin McCarthy, ACM/Redevelopment Hart Ponder, Code Compliance Manager Arla Scott, Senior Financial Analyst Bob Spiegel, Councilmember Johnny Terfehr, Code Compliance Officer Frank Taylor, Lieutenant, Palm Desert Police Department Dave Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment/Housing CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES October 15, 2007 III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Member Ash noted that there was nothing on the agenda about the stop sign at New York Avenue and California Avenue. Mark Greenwood stated that a 3-way stop sign will be installed at this intersection. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2007. Member Ash commented that there are actually nine property owners who would be effected by the proposal presented by Randy Case rather than the three referenced in the Minutes of the September 17, 2007, meeting. With this notation, the Minutes were unanimously approved. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None Vill. OLD BUSINESS None IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. UPDATE ON PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB There was no one present from Palm Desert Country Club. B. UPDATE ON UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING Arla Scott presented very preliminary cost estimates for the utility undergrounding in Palm Desert Country Club. She received these estimates verbally. Southern California Edison's estimate is $22 million, Verizon's estimate is $11 million, and the cost of issuance is $4.4 million resulting in a total estimated cost to underground utilities G VdMBeth Longman\Committees\PA #4WhnutesQD07 MinutesWhnules 101507 doc 2 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES October 15, 2007 of $37.4 million. The Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency could possibly contribute up to 40% of the total cost with the balance being the responsibility of the residents of Palm Desert Country Club. This would result in an approximate assessment of $15,000 to $25,000 per homeowner. The Agency could issue a bond of approximately $25 million to cover this expense that would be repaid by the homeowners over a period of time. Member Ash commented that a number of homes already have undergrounding from the street to the house, but that there are many that do not. He added that there would need to be a differentiation between these two types of homeowners. Dave Yrigoyen noted that a benefit assessment district would need to be formed and the homes that already have the utilities underground would not be assessed the same as the homes that do not. The estimated assessment per home as stated by Ms. Scott is the estimated average for about 90% of the homeowners. Mayor Kelly noted that there is a wide range between the low and high end of the estimate. Ms. Scott replied that this is because the engineering costs have not yet been finalized. Mayor Kelly asked how California Avenue was figured into this estimate because it is a major arterial and would be paid by the Agency. Dave Yrigoyen commented this will be worked out in the final figures and those will not be available for at least six months because Verizon is dragging their feet. Member Luhring asked if the Verizon estimate included using fiber optic and Ms. Scott stated that this has been part of the on -going discussion that is not yet finalized. Connor Limont stated that utility undergrounding is just being completed in her neighborhood. She noted that the preliminary estimates they received were between $12,000 and $15,000, while their actual costs ended up very close to the Palm Desert Country Club estimate. The reality is that homeowners need to have a realistic estimate even if it is painful. Ms. Scott stated that there are 1,083 homes involved. That number will be used by the engineers in conjunction with the type of property in determining the costs on a property -by -property basis. Member Daugherty asked what terms will be used for calculating the payback for the homeowners. Ms. Scott stated that a 30-year term will be used, and the annual amount will be added to the property taxes. The full assessment could also be paid up front. The assessment is attached to the property and would be the responsibility of any subsequent property owner. G \rda\Beth Longman\Committees\PA M4\Mrtxwtes\2007 MinutesUnutes 101507 doc 3 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES October 15, 2007 C. UPDATE ON NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Lt. Frank Taylor stated that there was another Neighborhood Watch meeting on September 29, and approximately 25 people attended. Most of those in attendance were interested in becoming block captains. Lt. Taylor explained at the meeting that he had discussed with Mark Greenwood the installation of new Neighborhood Watch signs at the primary entrances to the area. There is a meeting scheduled for November 13 for the potential block captains. D. UPDATE ON FRED WARING DRIVE WIDENING Mark Greenwood commented that all utilities have been cleared out of the way and that the storm drain work is almost complete. The project is expected to be completed in early 2008. X. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON/MEMBERS Member Daugherty noted that there has been low flying, noisy, light aircraft in the area of Bermuda Dunes Country Club. It circles continuously and she was wondering if the City had received any complaints. Johnny Terfehr commented that the City's noise ordinance does not address this specifically and suggested that Member Daugherty may want to contact the FAA because there are limits on how low aircraft can fly. Member Ash asked if there were any limits on ultra light airplanes flying in the areas of airports. Lauri Aylaian commented that she has made reports to the FAA and has never received any satisfactory results. Member Benford thanked the City for the wonderful lunch at Desert Willow and the gift that was presented. B. AGENCY BOARD LIAISONS None C. PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON Connor Limont commented that the Palm Desert Lodge will be replaced with a Long's Drugs. While many people dislike seeing the Lodge demolished, this will be a welcome addition to the area. The Planning Commission has also sent a recommendation to the City Council to limit helicopter/heliports in the City. G Vdat6eth LongmamCOmmLtteeMPA AWWlinutes12007 MinutesWLnutes 101507 doc 4 CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO. 4 MINUTES October 15, 2007 There has also been a problem with a noise issue at a rental property on Grapevine, and that the conditional use permit has now been withdrawn. D. STAFF Dave Yrigoyen noted that typically during the holiday season the committee does not meet, and that in January and February the scheduled meeting dates fall on the Martin Luther King and Presidents' Day holidays. Unless there is a need for a special meeting of the committee, the next meeting will take place in March 2008. Monthly cancellation notices will be sent to the committee members. XI. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:29 p.m. G Vda%Beth Longman%Commdtees\PA aaW irutes\2007 MinutesWhnutes 101507 doc Beth Longman, R ording Secretary 5