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Home My WebLink AboutPRELIM - RDA - 08/28/08PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 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 3:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jim Ferguson arrived at 3:30 p.m. 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 Justin McCarthy, ACM for Development Services 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/Cal Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept. Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 Mr. Erwin asked for the Agency Board's consideration of adding an item of existing litigation to the agenda for Closed Session: Dawn Taylor v. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APN 640-020-008 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Labrador Trust Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 628-120-001 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: John McCormick Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: APN 637-063-049, 77-805, 77-815, 77-835, and 77-845 California Drive Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Country Club Villas Homeowners' Association Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4) Property: 42-455 Washington Street, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Up A Creek, Inc. Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Pr PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 5) Property: Lease Property - 42-455 Washington Street, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Dadson Washer Service Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Ferguson ABSENT, added the following case of existing litigation to the agenda. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): a) Dawn Taylor v. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. INC 070949 With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:04 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 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meetings of July 10, 2008, July 24, 2008, and August 14, 2008. Rec: Approve as presented. 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 290RDA, 293RDA, 2RDA, 10RDA, 13RDA, 16RDA, 18RDA, 22RDA, 28RDA, 32RDA, 46RDA, 50RDA, 291-Housing, 3-Housing, 7-Housing, 11 -Housing, 14-Housing, 16-Housing, 19-Housing, 23-Housing, 29-Housing, 33-Housing, 47-Housing, 51-Housing, 292HA, 4HA, 15HA, 20HA, 24HA, 30HA, 34HA, 48HA, and 52HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of April 2008, May 2008, and June 2008 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. R24780 - Construction Management Services for the Henderson Community Building at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify Amendment No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to the subject contract with Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for continued construction management services at the Henderson Community Building - funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Vill. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 4 DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 XI. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Responding to question, Member/Councilman Kelly stated he was confident the Board/Council knew the direction they were headed, and another consultation session was not necessary. Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tern Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Receive and file the Update on the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm Desert Housing Authority Strategic Objectives; 2) direct that the City Council/Agency Board/Authority Board does not wish to conduct the next scheduled Strategic Planning Session on December 8, 2008. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR B. AGENCY COUNSEL C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY 5 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a- motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m. ATTEST: JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY 9 DRAFT 14 PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 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 3:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jim Ferguson arrived at 3:30 p.m. 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 Justin McCarthy, ACM for Development Services 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/Cal Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept. Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 Mr. Erwin asked for the Agency Board's consideration of adding an item of existing litigation to the agenda for Closed Session: Dawn Taylor v. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: APN 640-020-008 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Labrador Trust Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 628-120-001 Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: John McCormick Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 3) Property: APN 637-063-049, 77-805, 77-815, 77-835, and 77-845 California Drive Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Country Club Villas Homeowners' Association Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 4) Property: 42-455 Washington Street, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Up A Creek, Inc. Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 5) Property: Lease Property - 42-455 Washington Street, Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Other Parties: Dadson Washer Service Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Ferguson ABSENT, added the following case of existing litigation to the agenda. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): a) Dawn Taylor v. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. INC 070949 With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:04 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 VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meetings of July 10, 2008, July 24, 2008, and August 14, 2008. Rec: Approve as presented. 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 290RDA, 293RDA, 2RDA, 10RDA, 13RDA, 16RDA, 18RDA, 22RDA, 28RDA, 32RDA, 46RDA, 50RDA, 291-Housing, 3-Housing, 7-Housing, 11-Housing, 14-Housing, 16-Housing, 19-Housing, 23-Housing, 29-Housing, 33-Housing, 47-Housing, 51-Housing, 292HA, 4HA, 15HA, 20HA, 24HA, 30HA, 34HA, 48HA, and 52HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of April 2008, May 2008, and June 2008 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. R24780 - Construction Management Services for the Henderson Community Building at Entrada del Paseo. Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify Amendment No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $25,OOOtothesubject contract with Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., Palm Desert, California, for continued construction management services at the Henderson Community Building - funds are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None Vill. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 4 G;2�.FT PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 XI. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE ON THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Responding to question, Member/Councilman Kelly stated he was confident the Board/Council knew the direction they were headed, and another consultation session was not necessary. Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tern Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Receive and file the Update on the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm Desert Housing Authority Strategic Objectives; 2) direct that the City Council/Agency Board/Authority Board does not wish to conduct the next scheduled Strategic Planning Session on December 8, 2008. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR B. AGENCY COUNSEL C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY 5 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2008 XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a- motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m. ATTEST: JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY 0