HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim - RDA - 08/27/09PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
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
Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment & Housing
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
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
Steve Brooker, Fire Marshal, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Bill Hunley, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./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: APNs 637-190-010, 637-190-011, 637-190-002, 637-190-016,
637-020-006, 637-020-010, 637-020-011, 637-020-015,
637-020-017, 637-020-019, 637-190-018, 637-190-021,
637-190-024, 637-190-027, and 637-081-020
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: PDCC Development LLC
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session at 3:01 p.m. He 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 9,
July 23, and August 13, 2009.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 299RDA, 2RDA, 6RDA, 11 RDA, 15RDA, 19RDA, 22RDA, 25RDA,
27RDA, 30RDA, 32RDA, 34RDA, 36RDA, 38RDA, 40RDA, 43RDA, 48RDA,
50RDA, 299-Housing, 3-Housing, 7-Housing, 12-Housing, 16-Housing,
20-Housing, 23-Housing, 25-Housing, 28-Housing, 31-Housing, 37-Housing,
41-Housing, 44-Housing, 51-Housing, 4HA, 8HA, 13HA, 24HA, 45HA, and
52HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months
of April 2009 and May 2009 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Approved 5-0 on City Council agenda of this date.
D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Sealed Bids for
Construction of Signage for El Paseo Revitalization (Contract No. R29200).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for
sealed bids for construction of signage for El Paseo Revitalization.
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with
with Benson ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented, except Item C,
which was approved on a 5-0 vote on the City Council agenda.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
Vill. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING FUNDING OF PHASE 2
LOANS FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
PROGRAM (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY
COUNCIL).
Mr. Gibson stated this item was the second series of Redevelopment Bonds
for investment into the City's Energy Program by buying loans already lent
out for the Palm Desert Energy Independence Program. As of this date, the
City had $1,136,000 worth of loans, which will free up additional monies to
lend out again.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Finerty moved to waive further reading and adopt:
1) City Council Resolution No. 09-63, providing for the issuance and sale of Limited
Obligation Improvement Bonds in principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000, approving
as to form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement in
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connection therewith, and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto;
2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 562, authorizing the Redevelopment Agency's
investment in and purchase of the City of Palm Desert's Energy Independence Program,
Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2009B (Taxable), approving as to form and
authorizing the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement in connection
therewith, and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto. Motion was seconded by
Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote.
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES BY
AND AMONG THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, AND RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON
(CONTRACT NO. R28880) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM
DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Councilman/Member Ferguson moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject
contract for Legal Services to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, the Palm Desert
Housing Authority, and the City of Palm Desert with Richards, Watson & Gershon;
2) authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to finalize the agreement with Richards,
Watson & Gershon, substantially as to form; 3) authorize the Mayor/Chairman to execute
the finalized agreement. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote.
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
AUGUST 27, 2009
Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Finerty, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board,
with Benson ABSENT, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
ROBERTA. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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