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Home My WebLink AboutPRELIM - RDA - 02/14/08DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jim Ferguson Member Cindy Finerty 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 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 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 Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Steve Brooker, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: None With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:04 p.m. She 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 Meeting of January 24, 2008. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 168RDA, 170RDA, 175RDA, 179RDA, 168-Housing, 171-Housing, 176-Housing, 180-Housing, 172HA, and 177HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. R25620 for Professional Landscape Design Services at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $2,300 to the subject contract with Randy Purnel Landscape Architects, Rancho Mirage, California, for additional scope of work related to design services of an additional 24 parking spaces around the new fire access road between Henderson and La Spiga; 2) authorize the Executive Director to execute the amendment. Funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001. 2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DRAFT FEBRUARY 14, 2008 D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Amendment No. 16 to Contract No. R23390 for Work at Falcon Crest. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve Amendment No. 16 in the cumulative amount of $1,624.32 to the subject contract with COMDYN PD, LLC, Santa Monica, California; representing a deductive contract amendment in the amount of ($16,261.75), and an additive contract amendment in the amount of $17,886.07 for changes to the scope of work for the Falcon Crest development. E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of Reimbursement for Installation of Common Area Landscaping Surrounding La Spiga Restaurant in Accordance with the DDA Between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and La Spiga. Rec: By Minute Motion, approve reimbursement to Cultraro Group, LLC, Palm Desert, California, in the amount of $19,961.58 for installation of common area landscaping surrounding La Spiga Restaurant and irrigation at Entrada Del Paseo - funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001. Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Finerty, and a 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 A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AMENDING THEIR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGETS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Mr. Ortega stated the adjustment reflected a higher than anticipated tax increment revenue, which will require higher pass -through payments and housing set -aside transfers. 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Vice Chairman Spiegel asked if the street improvements on Fred Waring Drive were over budgeted by $5 million. Director of Redevelopment/Housing Dave Yrigoyen responded the project was budgeted through both the City and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency(RDA)/Housing Authority, and approval of this item will remove it from RDA/Housing Authority. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Resolution No. 545, amending the Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget as a result of Mid -Year Adjustments; 2) Resolution No. HA-35, amending the Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget as a result of Mid -Year Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PHASE III FOR CONTRACT NO. R23390 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOTH THE FALCON CREST AND LA ROCCA VILLAS PROJECTS (ComDyn PD, LLC, Applicant). Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, that the Agency Board authorize the Executive Director to execute the following: 1) Accept Phase III (Lots 5-29, inclusive, Lots 46-50, inclusive, and lots 89-94) at Falcon Crest; 2) release the Performance Bond No. 1000769597 for Phase II, not affecting third party rights; 3) accept 10% Maintenance Bond No. 1000769597 for Phase III; 4) accept and execute the Quitclaim and Assignment. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT OF DEPOSITS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, AND MUNIFINANCIAL TO BEGIN ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT. Member Finerty moved to, by Minute Motion, that the Agency Board: 1) Authorize payment of a deposit to Southern California Edison from Account No. 854-4256-464- 4001, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 Contract No. R27280A: 2) authorize payment of a deposit to Verizon Communications from Account No. 854-4256-464-4001, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 Contract No. R27280B.; 3) authorize payment of a deposit to MuniFinancial from Account No. 854-4256-464-4001, in an amount not to exceed $48,500 Contract No. R27280C; 4) authorize the Chairman to execute the above - mentioned contracts. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 4 DAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED HOUSING COOPERATION AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO PLAN, UNDERTAKE, CONSTRUCT, OR OPERATE HOUSING PROJECTS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Mr. Ortega explained a public hearing was required because the only way the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency was allowed to spend Palm Desert Housing Authority funds, for the purpose of affordable housing, was to go through the Palm Desert Housing Authority in the form of an Agreement. He noted the Agreement was included with the staff report and offered that staff was available to answer questions. Chairman Benson declared the public hearing ogen and invited anyone who wished to speak on the subject matter to do so at this time. With no testimony offered, she declared the public hearing closed. Member Finerty moved to:1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 546, a resolution of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and Resolution No. HA-36, a resolution of the Palm Desert Housing Authority approving an Amended and Restated Housing Cooperation Agreement; 2) Approve the Amended and Restated Housing Cooperation Agreement in accordance with Housing Cooperation Law in order to plan, undertake, construct or operate housing projects; 3) Authorize the Chairman to execute all documents necessary to enter into the Amended and Restated Housing Cooperation Agreement. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 5-0 vote. XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL None 5 ri. s: W T PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2008 C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY Member Ferguson inquired about the landscaping on Fred Waring Drive between California Avenue and Warner Trail. He said the walls looked beautiful, and the landscaping on the City of Indian Wells side looked nice. Director of Public Works Mark Greenwood responded the landscaping design was being finalized, and the planting was scheduled for this summer. XIV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m. ATTEST: JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 0