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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim - RDA - 03/10/2011DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 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 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 Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety 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 Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Ill. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 10, 2011 1) Property: 74-824 Lennon Place, Palm Desert (APN 624-290-044) Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Palm Desert Athletic Club Broker: Matthew Johnson/ Wilson, Johnson & Sharp Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment Conference with Legal Counsel regarding potential to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c): Number of potential cases: 1 Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:01 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. ►0 4TIV V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of February 24, 2011. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 181 RDA, 186RDA, 182-Housing, 187-Housing, 183HA, and 188HA. Rec: Approve as presented. 2 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 10, 2011 C. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT of Contract No. C29910 with The Coachella Valley Printing Group in the Amount of $3,471.38 and Ratification of Expenditure for Printing of Postcards for the "Make Someone A Star" Program (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Amend subject contract with The Coachella Valley Printing Group, Indio, California, in the amount of $3,471.38; 2) ratify said expenditure for printing of postcards for the "Make Someone A Star" Program — funds are available in Special Programs Account No. 850-4430-422-3911. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL and Ratification of Amendment No. 1 in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,500 to Contract No. R29410A — Professional Architectural Design Services for the Carlos Ortega Villas Project (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert Housing Authority). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize and ratify Amendment No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $7,500 to the subject contract with Interactive Design Corporation, Palm Springs, California, for additional project energy efficiency research necessary in the design process; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to transfer funds from contingency to base in the amount of $7,500 — funds are available in the Palm Desert Housing Authority Capital Budget for the Carlos Ortega Villas, Account No. 871-8691-466-4001. 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 3 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 10, 2011 IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO AMENDMENT OF THE PALM DESERT "STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY" TO INCLUDE THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER'S POOLED INVESTMENT FUND AS AN INVESTMENT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL, PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY). Councilmember/Member/Commissioner Finerty moved to: 1) By Minute Motion, approve proposed amendment to the Palm Desert "Statement of Investment Policy" to authorize the Riverside County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund as an investment; 2) waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2011 - 14, authorizing the investment of monies in the Riverside County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund; 3) waive furtherreading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 583, authorizing the investment of monies in the Riverside County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund. Motion was seconded by Kroonen. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman/Vice President Spiegel asked how much did the City plan to transfer to the Riverside County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund. Mr. Gibson answered that potentially up to 30% of the City's portfolio could be invested, which was $60 to $70 million. Further responding, he said it was a secured investment. Mayor/Chairman/President Benson called for the vote, and the motion carried on a 5-0 vote. B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED IN DESERT ROSE AND KNOWN AS 75-340 KELSEY CIRCLE SOUTH (APN 634-242-007-8) IF NECESSARY, IN ANTICIPATION OF EXPIRATION OF THE FIRST RIGHT -OF -REFUSAL PERIOD. Vice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize acquisition of 75-340 Kelsey Circle South (APN 634-242-007-8) for the purpose of retaining affordability covenants and resale, if necessary in anticipation of expiration of the 60-day first right -of - refusal period, in amount pursuant to the Affordable Agreement (approximately $107,294, to be increased by reasonable closing costs and commissions); 2) approve a Silent Second Deed in an amount necessary to secure an affordable housing cost pursuant to Redevelopment Law for either a direct sale orAgency resale from Housing Set -aside Fund monies; 3) authorize the Director of Finance to draw monies from 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 0 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 10, 2011 Rehab and Resale Account No. 870-4492-464-4001 and Homebuyer Assistance Account No. 870-4699-464-4001. 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. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m. ATTEST: JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5