HomeMy WebLinkAboutAudit Investment and Finance Committee - June 23, 2015MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PALM DESERT
AUDIT, INVESTMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 — 10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gibson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent:
Russ Campbell, Community Member
David Erwin, City Attorney
Paul Gibson, Committee Chair/Finance Director
Abram Goldman, Community Member
Sabby Jonathan, Council Member
Bob Leo, Community Member
Stanley Sperling, Committee Member
Susan Marie Weber, Mayor
John Wohlmuth, City Manager
Also Present:
Jose Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director
Anthony Hernandez, Senior Financial Analyst
Thomas Jeffrey, Deputy City Treasurer
Niamh Ortega, Recording Secretary
Derek White, Desert Willow Golf Resort
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 26, 2015
MOTION was made by Member Campbell to approve as presented the Minutes
of the regular meeting of the Palm Desert Audit, Investment and Finance
Committee held on May 26, 2015. Motion was seconded by Member Leo and
carried by a 9-0 vote, with Campbell, Erwin, Gibson, Goldman, Jonathan, Leo,
Sperling, Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE.
INVESTMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
V. NEW BUSINESS
JUNE 23, 2015
A. CITY INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AND SUMMARY OF CASH REPORT FOR MAY
2015
Member Jeffrey reported that the book value of the City portfolio for the period
ended May 31, 2015 was approximately $202.3 million. Interest earnings were
approximately $64,000. Yield -to -maturity was approximately 0.40%.
MOTION was made by Member Erwin to recommend that the City Council
receive and file the City Investment Schedule and Summary of Cash Report
for May 2015. Motion was seconded by Member Wohlmuth and carried by a
9-0 vote, with Campbell, Erwin, Gibson, Goldman, Jonathan, Leo, Sperling,
Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE.
B. LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT POOL ACCOUNT STATEMENTS FOR MAY
2015
Chairman Gibson provided an overview of the various reports.
MOTION was made by Member Sperling to receive and file the reports for
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), California Asset Management Program
(CAMP), Riverside County Investment Pool, and Rabobank Investment Pool
for May 2015. Motion was seconded by Member Erwin and carried by a 9-0
vote, with Campbell, Erwin, Gibson, Goldman, Jonathan, Leo, Sperling,
Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE.
C. CITY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2015
Chairman Gibson provided an overview of the report and highlighted the activity for
the month of May 2015.
MOTION was made by Member Campbell to receive and file the City financial
report for May 2015 as presented. Motion was seconded by Member Erwin
and carried by a 9-0 vote, with Campbell, Erwin, Gibson, Goldman, Jonathan,
Leo, Sperling, Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE.
D. PARKVIEW PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDINGS FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
MAY 2015
Mr. Hernandez provided an overview of the report.
MOTION was made by Member Wohlmuth to receive and file the Parkview
Professional Office Buildings financial report for May 2015 as presented.
Motion was seconded by Member Campbell and carried by a 9-0 vote, with
Campbell, Erwin, Gibson, Goldman, Jonathan, Leo, Sperling, Weber and
Wohlmuth voting AYE.
E. PALM DESERT GOLF COURSE FACILITIES CORPORATION FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR MAY 2015
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INVESTMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES JUNE 23, 2015
Mr. White provided a summary of the report and highlighted the income, expenses
and overall performance for the month of March. It was reported that current June
numbers indicate the year will end with approximately $200,000 positive cash flow.
Mr. Sperling noted that he had recently played a course in San Diego for $99 and
it was nowhere close to the quality of Desert Willow's courses, and said that the
current $25 fee that he has received at Desert Willow as a resident was great value.
Mr. Leo responded that perhaps a different marketing approach would help spread
this message to residents. Mr. White replied that he would take all comments under
advisement.
MOTION was made by Member Sperling to receive and file the Palm Desert
Golf Course Facilities Corporation financial reports for May 2015 as
presented. Motion was seconded by Member Erwin and carried by a 9-0 vote,
with Campbell, Erwin, Gibson, Goldman, Jonathan, Leo, Sperling, Weber and
Wohlmuth voting AYE.
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None.
Vill. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mr. Goldman announced that he would be hosting a fundraiser luncheon to benefit the
Army Historical Museum. The event would take place at his home on June 29, 2015 at
11:00 a.m. and all Committee members were invited to attend. Address details would be
provided upon request.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION was made by Member Campbell to adjourn the meeting at 10:22 a.m. Motion
was seconded by Member Erwin and carried by a 9-0 vote, with Campbell, Erwin,
Gibson, Goldman, Jonathan, Leo, Sperling, Weber and Wohlmuth voting AYE.
Niamh rtega, Recording S etary
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