HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrelim - RDA - 10/27/2011PRELIMINARY MINUTES D R A F T
REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. 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
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
J. Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director
Dorian Cooley, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Bill Hunley, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Andrew Shouse, Acting Interim Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2011
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: 74-555 Falcon Lane (APN 624-430-009), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Justin McCarthy/Janet Moore/
City of Palm Desert/Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Liz Y. Granillo
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: Lease Property - 42-455 Washington Street, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Justin McCarthy/Martin Alvarez/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency]
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Other Parties: Up A Creek, Inc. (Casey's Restaurant)
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
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 October 13,
2011, and of the Special Joint City Council -Redevelopment Agency Meeting
of October 13, 2011.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 92RDA, 94RDA, 97RDA, 100RDA, 102RDA, 93-Housing, 98-Housing,
100-Housing, 103-Housing, and 99HA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months
of July 2011 and August 2011 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
On a motion by Finerty, second by Spiegel, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board, the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
Vill. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 592 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DETERMINING THAT PLANNING AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND ARE
NECESSARY FOR THE PRODUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, AND
PRESERVATION OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING.
Member Finerty moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 592.
Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by 5-0 vote.
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
None
X.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI.
OLD BUSINESS
None
XII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Please refer to City Council Minutes Section XVIII - Reports and Remarks,
Item A-3 on this date, regarding announcement of a City Council Study
Session prior to the next regular meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2011,
scheduled for either 2:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m., to be determined.
B. AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY
None
XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XV. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Spiegel, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Agency Board,
Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
JEAN M. BENSON, CHAIRMAN
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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