HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim - RDA - 02/11/2010DRAFT
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REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Finerty convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson
Member Richard S. Kelly
Member Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Cindy Finerty
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
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
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
Dorian Cooley, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co.
Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
Fire Dept./Cal Fire
. Sheriff's Dept.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: APN 628-130-015
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Barracuda, LLC
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: APN 628-130-008
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: David Nelson
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
3) Property: 72-375 Upper Way West (APN 638-130-027), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Lauri Aylaian/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Janice Wood
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
4) Property: 72559 - 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert
(APNs 640-370-015, 640-320-004)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Palm Springs Art Museum
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
5) Property: APNs 694-300-008, 694-300-009
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Benson, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Finerty adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:00 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
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V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS
None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of January 28,
2010.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 157RDA, 164RDA, 166RDA, 158-Housing, 164-Housing, 167-Housing,
and 168HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Palm Desert "Statement of Investment
Policy," As Amended (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council, Palm Desert Financing Authority, and Palm Desert
Housing Authority).
Rec: By Minute Motion, adopt the Palm Desert "Statement of Investment
Policy," as amended.
D. AUDITED Financial Reports for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency -
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.
Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file the audited Component Unit
Financial Report(CUFR)forthe Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.
E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Advertise and Call for Bids for
Deconstruction of 44-887 San Antonio Circle, 44-870 San Antonio Circle,
44-850 San Antonio Circle, 44-845 San Clemente Circle, and 44-889 San
Clemente Circle — All Associated with the Alessandro Alley Improvement
Project (Contract No. C29570) (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize the City Clerk to advertise and call for
sealed bids for deconstruction of 44-887 San Antonio Circle,
44-850 San Antonio Circle, 44-845 San Clemente Circle, and
44-889 San Clemente Circle, and for 44-870 San Antonio Circle — all
associated with the Alessandro Alley Improvement Project.
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Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and 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
None
X.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI.
OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO
EARTH SCULPTURES, INC., IN THE COMBINED TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF
$103,409.95 FORTHE DESERT WILLOW LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE CORNER OF DESERT WILLOW DRIVE AND COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVE (CONTRACT NO. R29260).
Responding to question, Project Administrator Bryce L. White said the
project will start within a month.
Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize: 1) Award of the subject
contract for the Desert Willow Landscape Improvements at the corner of Desert Willow
Drive and Country Club Drive to Earth Sculptures, Inc., Indio, California, in the combined
total bid amount of $103,409.95; 2) Director of Finance to set aside the amount of $10,341
as 10% contingency for the project (use of contingency requires additional action); 3)
Chairman to execute Contract No. R29260 —funds are available in the Desert Willow Drive
Landscape Upgrades Account (2009-2010), Account No. 851-4388-433-4001. Motion was
seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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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
With Agency Board concurrence, Chairman Finerty adjourned the meeting at
5:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
CINDY FINERTY, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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