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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim - RDA - 12/11/08DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 Member Cindy Finerty arrived at 4:00 p.m Member Richard S. Kelly Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jean M. Benson and left the meeting at 4:27 p.m. 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 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. Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: None Fire Dept./Cal. Fire Sheriff's Dept. A F T "r. PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2008 Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Finerty ABSENT, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:03 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:03 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 Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of November 20, 2008. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 118RDA, 120RDA, 125RDA, 121-Housing, 126-Housing, 122HA, and 127HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the 2009 Master Consultants List (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council and the Palm Desert Housing Authority). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the 2009 Master Consultants' List appended to the accompanying staff report; 2) authorize staff to negotiate agreements and contract amendments with qualified consultants listed therein, and City Manager/Executive Director to execute same; and 3) approve the proceedings for selection and award of contracts as set forth in this report authorized by Section 3.32.090 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. (This item approved 5-0 on the City Council Consent Calendar). Upon a motion by Benson, second by Ferguson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Finerty ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. 2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2008 VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 75-299 KELSEY CIRCLE SOUTH (APN 634-241-023). Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the acquisition of 75- 299 Kelsey Circle South (APN 634-241-023) 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; and 3) authorize the Executive Directorto execute any documents necessary to facilitate the transaction. Funds are available in the Housing Set -Aside Fund. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Finerty ABSENT. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 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). Member/Councilman Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Update on the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm Desert Housing Authority Strategic Objectives. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0 vote, with Finerty and Kelly ABSENT. XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None t PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2008 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 XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Ferguson, second by Benson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m. ATTEST: ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 0