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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Leo called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
All present participated in the video conference.
Present:
Chair Robert Leo
Member Karen Alexander
Member Carlos Garcia
Member Jan Harnik
Member Kathleen Kelly
Member Faith Messenger
Also Present:
City Manager Todd Hileman
Director of Finance and City Treasurer Janet Moore
Assistant Finance Director Jose Luis Espinoza
Deputy City Treasurer Thomas Metz
Senior Financial Analyst Anthony Hernandez
Recording Secretary Patty Leon
General Manager Derek White, Desert Willow Golf Resort
Controller Jared Burns, Desert Willow Golf Resort
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the May 25th, 2021, Palm Desert Finance Committee Meeting
Upon a motion duly made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member
Alexander, the minutes of the May 25th, 2021 Palm Desert Finance
Committee Meeting, as presented, were approved by a vote of 6-0
(AYES: Alexander, Garcia, Harnik, Kelly, Messenger and Leo; NOES:
None).
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT FINANCE COMMITTEE
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TUESDAY, September 28, 2021 – 10:00 A.M.
(VIRTUAL MEETING)
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V. NEW BUSINESS
A. REPORTS ON CITY INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AND SUMMARY OF
CASH FOR MAY, JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2021
Mr. Metz provided a brief overview of the 2021 treasurer’s reports.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member
Alexander, a recommendation that the City Council receive and file the
treasurer’s reports for May, June, July, and August 2021, as presented,
was approved unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Garcia, Harnik, Kelly,
Messenger, and Leo; NOES: None).
B. STATEMENTS FOR LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT POOL ACCOUNT
FOR MAY, JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST 2021
Mr. Metz provided a brief overview of the May, June, July and August 2021
local agency investment pool reports.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Alexander and seconded by
Member Kelly, a recommendation that the Finance Committee receive
and file the California Asset Management Program (CAMP), Local
Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), and Riverside County Investment Pool
reports for May, June, July, and August 2021 was approved
unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Garcia, Harnik, Kelly, Messenger, and
Leo; NOES: None).
To gain a better understanding of CAMP and LAIF, member Harnik suggested
the Committee receive an in-depth report at the next meeting.
C. FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR AUGUST 2021
Mrs. Moore provided an overview of the City financial report for August 2021.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Harnik and seconded by Member
Kelly, a recommendation that the Finance Committee receive and file
the August 2021 financial report for the City of Palm Desert was
approved unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Garcia, Harnik, Kelly,
Messenger, and Leo; NOES: None).
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D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PARKVIEW PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
BUILDINGS THROUGH AUGUST 2021
Mr. Hernandez provided information on the operation of the Parkview
Professional Office Buildings for August.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member
Harnik, a recommendation that the Finance Committee receive and file
the August 2021 financial report for the Parkview Professional Office
Buildings was approved unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Garcia,
Harnik, Kelly, Messenger, and Leo; NOES: None).
H. FINANCIAL REPORT ON DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT THROUGH
AUGUST 2021
Mr. White discussed the operation and activity at the Desert Willow Golf
Resort for August.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member
Harnik, a recommendation that the Finance Committee receive and file
the August 2021 financial report for Desert Willow Golf Resort was
approved unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Garcia, Harnik, Kelly,
Messenger, and Leo; NOES: None).
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Committee Member Comments
Committee members mentioned that sharing of screen on Zoom to discuss
reports was helpful.
B. Request to Add Potential Items to Upcoming Agenda
Staff to provide updates on Aquatic Center and CV Link.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the meeting, the same was, on motion duly
made, seconded, and carried, adjourned at 11:06 a.m.
Patty leon
Patty Leon, Recording Secretary