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Home My WebLink AboutPrelim - RDA - 04/14/2011PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Vice Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Cindy Finerty Member Jan C. Harnik Member William R. Kroonen Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jean M. Benson arrived at 4:00 p.m. 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 Manger Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 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 Bill Hunley, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire Misty Reynolds, Admin. Sergeant, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Bill Sullivan, Lieutenant, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: None PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 14, 2011 On a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board, with Benson ABSENT, Vice Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:02 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 Meeting of March 24, 2011. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 203RDA, 205RDA, 207RDA, 204-Housing, 205-Housing, 208-Housing, and 209HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR RENEWAL of the Trust Agreement Between Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services and the City of Palm Desert for Another Five (5) Years (Contract No. C24551) (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council and the Palm Desert Financing Authority). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve renewal of the Trust Agreement between Wells Fargo Corporate Trust Services and the City of Palm Desert for another five (5) years. Upon a motion by Finerty, seconded by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None K PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 14, 2011 VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS, AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS MONIES IN A RABOBANK MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Councilmember/Member Finerty moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2011 - 28 , authorizing the investment of monies in a Rabobank Money Market Account; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 584, authorizing the investment of monies in a Rabobank Money Market Account. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED IN FALCON CREST AND KNOWN AS 42-253 VERDIN LANE (APN 624-431-016), PALM DESERT, IF NECESSARY, IN ANTICIPATION OF EXPIRATION OF THE FIRST RIGHT -OF -REFUSAL PERIOD (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Councilmember/Member Finerty 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 expiration of the 45-day First Right -of -Refusal Period, in an amount pursuant to the Affordable Agreement (approximately $240,462 [to be increased by reasonable closing costs and commissions]); 2) approve Agency Silent Second and City BEGIN Third Trust Deeds in amounts necessary to secure an affordable housing cost pursuant to Redevelopment Law for either a direct sale or Agency resale from Housing Set -aside Fund and BEGIN Program monies; 3) authorize the Director of Finance to draw monies from the relative funds to facilitate the transaction; 4) authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute any documents necessary to facilitate this transaction — funds are available in Acquisition Rehab and Resale Account No. 870-4492-464-4001, BEGIN Program Fund Account No. 214-4494-464-3901, and Homebuyer Assistance Account No. 870-4699-464-4001. Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 14, 2011 XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL RELOCATION PLAN AND RELATED CEQA (CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT) EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC PARKING AT THE ADOBE VILLAS APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 45-330 OCOTILLO DRIVE, PALM DESERT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Management Analyst Jessica Gonzales stated whenever the Agency contemplated a project which would result in the displacement of residents, the Agency must create a plan and assist the displaced residents in accordance with the California Relocation Assistance Plan and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines. The Agency is proposing to construct public parking at the Adobe Villas Apartments property. The Adobe Villas Relocation Plan has been prepared in accordance to the guidelines and has been available for pubic review. During the review period, no comments were received. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited public testimony FAVORING or OPPOSING this matter. With no public testimony offered, he declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember/Member Finerty moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the Final Relocation Plan for Adobe Villas Apartments in the City of Palm Desert; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funds and draw monies necessary for the purpose of relocation assistance and benefits not to exceed $204,946 as outlined in the Final Relocation Plan from Account No. 850-4688-454-4001; 3) authorize the Executive Directorto execute any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken by the Agency Board herewith; 4) approve and authorize filing of the Notice of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption for the demolition of the Adobe Villas Apartments and construction of public parking. Motion was seconded by Kroonen. Councilman/Member Kroonen stated his primary concern was that the subject location was at one of the most difficult intersections in town. He wondered if further "crappy" impact would result at the intersection of El Paseo and Ocotillo by having more parking there, because it was almost impossible to get through, particularly, if coming from the side street. Mr. McCarthy responded the impact had not been taken into consideration. He said the Agency acquired the property a number of years ago, because it had conducted some parking studies due to impacts periodically. He said there was parking across the street and immediately adjacent to this site, and staff looked at this acquisition to be able to facilitate parking for El Paseo. Staff will work with the Public Works Department to see if possibly N PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 14, 2011 access to the parking can be designed to not impact the intersection. But to answer the question, he said staff had not looked at that aspect yet. Councilman/Member Kroonen said it was important to do so, because it was a complicated situation when trying to drive through there. Additionally, from all portions of the staff report, it sounded like people will be relocated right away. He asked if the current property will sit there vacant. Mr. McCarthy responded this item was the first step in a process. He said Council was not authorizing demolition by virtue of this action. However, a demolition action will be brought back for Council's consideration along with a construction plan to do the parking at that location. Further responding, he said when the property was acquired it was not re -tenant, and by virtue of attrition there was a great deal of vacancies at this time. In light of the economy and what's happening with the State, the City had contemplated using this location for parking; therefore, it would be appropriate to move forward. He anticipated staff will be following through with the design and demolition, so those contracts will be forthcoming to the Council in the next few months. Councilman/Member Kroonen said his concerns were satisfied. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Spiegel called for the vote, and the motion carried by a 5-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND TIMOTHY R. PALMERAND LEEANNA PALMER, AS TRUSTEES OF THE TIMOTHY R. AND LEE ANNA PALMER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 25, 1996 — PROPERTY LOCATED AT 44-845 AND 44-900 SAN CLEMENTE CIRCLE — FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSE AND PUBLIC USE — THE ALESSANDRO ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. R30750). Redevelopment Manager Martin Alvarez requested this item be continued to the meeting of May 12, 2011, as staff is continuing negotiations with the property owner. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Spiegel declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on this matter to come forward at this time. No public testimony was offered, and he left the public hearing open. Councilmember/Member Finerty moved to, by Minute Motion, continue this matter to the meeting of May 12, 2011. Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote. PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APRIL 14, 2011 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 XV. ADJOURNMENT With Agency Board concurrence, Vice Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m. ATTEST: JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 0