HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim - RDA - 03/24/2011DRAFT VAfA
PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
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 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Cindy Finerty
Member Jan C. Harnik
Member William R. Kroonen arrived at 3:05 p.m.
Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Jean M. Benson
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
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bill Hunley, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire
Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
Dept./Cal Fire
Sheriff's Dept.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: Lease Property - 73520 Fred Waring Drive
(APN 622-260-082), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/Donna Gomez/
City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert
Other Parties: Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: Lease Property - 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/Donna Gomez/
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
3) Property: 42125 Idaho Street and
(APNs 637-042-001,
637-061-001)
77600 Michigan Drive, Palm Desert
637-051-001, 637-051-002, and
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/
City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency/
Palm Desert Housing Authority
Property Owner: Palm Desert SPE
Other Party: Palm Desert Development Corporation
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
On a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with
Kroonen ABSENT, 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
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of March 10,
2011.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 189RDA, 192RDA, 195RDA, 198RDA, 184-Housing, 189-Housing,
193-Housing, 199-Housing, 194HA, and 200HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months
of December 2010 and January 2011 (Joint Consideration with the
Palm Desert City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
D. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT AREA NO.4 Meeting
Minutes for January 20, 2011.
Rec: Receive and file.
E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a 24-month Deferral of the Proposed Project
Area No. 4 Utility Undergrounding District.
Rec: By Minute Motion, defer the Proposed Project Area No. 4 Utility
Undergrounding Project for a period of 24 months, as per
recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Project Area
No. 4, with staff to bring the project forward for further consideration
by the Agency Board.
Upon a 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
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
DRAFT
MARCH 24, 2011
A. REQUEST FORAPPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO.3 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $68,570 TO CONTRACT NO. R29450C WITH THE PENTA BUILDING
GROUP — KITCHEN AND BUILDING EXPANSION PROJECT AT
DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT.
Responding to question, Redevelopment Manager Martin Alvarez said the
work for this change order was complete, which finalized all the negotiated
items that were not included in the scope of work. He said staff usually
obtained prior Council approval, but staff was under a tight time frame, but
in working with the City Manager they were able to complete it under
schedule.
Member Kroonen moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 in
the cumulative amount of $68,570 to the subject contract with The Penta Building Group,
Palm Desert, California, for items not included in the original contract in order to close out
the Kitchen and Building Expansion Project at Desert Willow Golf Resort; 2) authorize the
Chairman to execute said Change Order — funds are available in Account
No. 851-4663-454-4001. 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
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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