HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-25 FC Regular Meeting MinutesI.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
Vice-Chair Russell Campbell
Member Karen Alexander
Member Jan Harnik
Member Kathleen Kelly
Also Present:
City Manager Todd Hileman
Assistant City Manager Andy Firestine
Director of Finance and City Treasurer Janet Moore
Deputy City Treasurer Thomas Metz
Senior Financial Analyst Anthony Hernandez
Deputy Director of Public Works Randy Bowman
Recording Secretary Patty Leon
Controller Jared Burns, Desert Willow Golf Resort
III.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Minutes of the March 23, 2021 Palm Desert Finance Committee Meeting
Upon a motion duly made by Member Kelly and seconded by Member
Alexander, the minutes of the March 23, 2021 Palm Desert Finance
Committee Meeting, as presented, were approved by a vote of 5-0
(AYES: Alexander, Campbell, Harnik, Kelly, and Leo; NOES: None).
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT FINANCE COMMITTEE
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TUESDAY, MAY 25, 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 MARCH AND APRIL 2021
Mr. Metz provided a brief overview of the March and April 2021 treasurer’s
reports.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Campbell and seconded by
Member Alexander, a recommendation that the City Council receive
and file the treasurer’s reports for March and April 2021, as presented,
was approved unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Campbell, Harnik,
Kelly, and Leo; NOES: None).
B.STATEMENTS FOR LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT POOL ACCOUNT
FOR MARCH AND APRIL 2021 (Thomas Metz)
Mr. Metz provided a brief overview of the March and April 2021 local agency
investment pool reports.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Campbell and seconded by
Member Alexander, a recommendation that the Finance Committee
receive and file the California Asset Management Program, Local
Agency Investment Fund, and Riverside County Investment Pool
reports for March and April 2021 was approved unanimously (AYES:
Alexander, Campbell, Harnik, Kelly, and Leo; NOES: None).
C.FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR APRIL 2021
Ms. Moore provided an overview of the City financial report for April.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Campbell and seconded by
Member Alexander, a recommendation that the Finance Committee
receive and file the April 2021 financial report for the City of Palm
Desert was approved unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Campbell,
Harnik, Kelly, and Leo; NOES: None).
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D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PARKVIEW PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
BUILDINGS THROUGH APRIL 2021
Mr. Hernandez provided information on the operation of the Parkview
Professional Office Buildings for April.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Campbell and seconded by
Member Alexander, a recommendation that the Finance Committee
receive and file the April 2021 financial report for the Parkview
Professional Office Buildings was approved unanimously (AYES:
Alexander, Campbell, Harnik, Kelly, and Leo; NOES: None).
H. FINANCIAL REPORT ON DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT THROUGH
APRIL 2021
Mr. Burns discussed the operation and activity at the Desert Willow Golf
Resort for April.
Upon a motion duly made by Member Campbell and seconded by
Member Alexander, a recommendation that the Finance Committee
receive and file the April 2021 financial report for Desert Willow Golf
Resort was approved unanimously (AYES: Alexander, Campbell,
Harnik, Kelly, and Leo; NOES: None).
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Committee Member Comments
CV Link Update
Deputy Director for Public Works, Randy Bowman provided a brief update
on the CV Link project. The trailhead improvements are anticipated to be
completed in July. The on street improvements are also nearing completion;
contractor is installing solar lights to guide users at nighttime as well as
signage and pavement markings. CVAG is 100% funding the project and is
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working with the City of Palm Desert to improve visibility along the curbs and
roadways.
Budget FY 2021-2022 Update
Janet Moore provided a summarized version of the budget presentation
previously presented to the City Council.
B.Request to Add Potential Items to Upcoming Agenda
No requests made.
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, Recording Secretary