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-SPECIAL -
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Member Jim Ferguson
Vice Chairman Cindy Finerty
Member Richard S. Kelly
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, 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
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
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Dennis Dawson, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire/Cal Fire
Steve Brooker, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire/Cal Fire
Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
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Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: APN 627-071-014
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Michael J. Castelli
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APNs 627-071-024 and 627-071-025
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: The Shou Family Trust
Wing Lam Shou, Successor Trustee
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
a) Steton Construction Group v. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency,
Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. RIC 511867
With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session at 3:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:01 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 April 23, 2009.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 208RDA, 214RDA, 217RDA, 222RDA, 227RDA, 231 RDA, 236RDA,
238RDA, 243RDA, 218-Housing, 223-Housing, 228-Housing, 239-Housing,
244-Housing, 219HA, 224HA, 229HA, 240HA, and 245HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for
February 2009 and March 2009 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO.4 Minutes
for the Meeting of March 16, 2009.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Ferguson, 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
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REIMBURSE THE CITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $216,140 FORTHE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF VACANT LOT
(APN 627-092-043) ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALESSANDRO ALLEY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Member/Councilman Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Appropriate $216,140 to
Account No. 850-4341-433-4001 from Unobligated Project Area No. 1 Funds; 2) authorize
reimbursement to the City in the amount of $216,140 through a Reimbursement
Agreement to be executed by the Executive Director; 3) authorize staff to reimburse the
Redevelopment Agency using Housing Set -aside Funds, if it is determined that the
property or a portion thereof qualifies as low/moderate affordable housing. Motion was
seconded by Benson and carried by a 5-0 vote.
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B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
75-464 WILDFLOWER LANE (APN 634-061-014) - DESERT ROSE,
PALM DESERT.
Councilman Ferguson 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 for this purpose. Motion
was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote.
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
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Agency
Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
ROBERTA. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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