HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim - RDA - 11/20/08PRELIMINARY MINUTES
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 3:07 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Excused Absence:
Member Cindy Finerty Member Jim Ferguson
Member Richard S. Kelly
Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Jean M. Benson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Russell Grance, 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
Clay von Helf, Acting Director of Information Systems
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: 44-840 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert (APN 627-071-061)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Darlene R. Lyons Revocable Trust
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: 73-811 Santa Rosa Way (APN 627-122-004)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/Martin Alvarez/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Ken Bernard
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
3) Property: 74-572 King Fisher Circle (APN 624-440-012)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Irene M. Hernandez
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session at 3:08 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION.
None
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
V1. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meetings of October 23,
2008, and November 13, 2008.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 98RDA, 104RDA, 108RDA, 114RDA, 93-Housing, 98-Housing,
105-Housing, 109-Housing, 115-Housing, 106HA, and 116HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA #4 Meeting
Minutes for September 15, 2008.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, 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
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
75-326 KELSEY CIRCLE NORTH (APN 634-241-031) - DESERT ROSE -
PALM DESERT.
Vice Chairman 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 Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Ferguson ABSENT.
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B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO
THREE D SERVICE COMPANY, INC., FOR DECONSTRUCTION OF THE
COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENTS (CONTRACT NO. R28170).
Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject
contract in the amount of $313,636 to Three D Service Company, Inc., Pomona, California,
for deconstruction of the Country Village Apartments located at Washington Street and
Avenue of the States; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the amount of
$31,363 as 10% contingency for the project (use of contingency requires additional action);
3) authorize the Chairman to execute said contract — funds are available in Account
No. 870-4498-464-4001. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 4-0 vote, with
Ferguson ABSENT.
Responding to question, Redevelopment Manager Martin Alvarez stated the
deconstruction would be environmentally friendly, which would allow the
Agency to move forward to a lead certification for future development.
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
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C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and unanimous vote of the Agency
Board, Chairman Benson recessed the meeting at 6:40 p.m. to Monday, November 24,
2008, at 8:00 a.m. for a continuation of this meeting.
ATTEST:
JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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