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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes OB-069 (2)RESOLUTION NO. OB - 069 A RESOLUTION OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RECEIVING AND FILING MINUTES OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS OF JANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 13, FEBRUARY 27, MARCH 13, AND MARCH 27, 2014 RECITALS: A. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34179(3), all actions taken by the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (the "Oversight Board") shall be adopted by resolution. B. There has been presented to this Oversight Board for approval, receiving and filing of Minutes of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Meetings of January 23, February 13, February 27, March 13, and March 27, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution. Section 2. The Oversight Board hereby approves receiving and filing Minutes of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Meetings of January 23, February 13, February 27, March 13, and March 27, 2014, which are made a part hereof and attached hereto as "Exhibit `A'." Section 3. The staff of the Successor Agency is hereby directed to provide the State Department of Finance ("DOF") written notice and information regarding the action taken by the Oversight Board in Section 2 of this Resolution. Such notice and information shall be provided by electronic means and in a manner of DOF's choosing. Section 4. The officers of the Oversight Board and staff of the Successor Agency are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things that they may deem necessary or advisable to effectuate this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2014. AYES: BRANDL, BUCK, CARVER, and SPIEGEL NOES: NONE ABSENT: JONATHAN, KINNAMON, and LARSON ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROBERT A. SPIEGEI CHAIR (4-0. nor ,llmwmen,Lartr, QHo✓-1- BY OVERSIGHT BOARD 17) ON 5 --2c VERIFIED BY�� i Original on file with City Clerk's Office RESOLUTION NO. OB - 069 EXHIBIT A SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES January 23, 2014 February 13, 2014 February 27, 2014 March 13, 2014 March 27, 2014 2 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chair Tanner convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Director Jean M. Benson Director Jan C. Harnik Director Robert A. Spiegel Vice Chair Susan Marie Weber Chair Van G. Tanner Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Robert W. Hargreaves, Assistant City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Bo Chen, City Engineer Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Casey Hartman, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire/Cal Fire Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: None RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 23, 2014 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:04 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. 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 January 9, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 138SA, 143SA, and 148SA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REPORT Pursuant to Section 33080.1 of the California Health and Safety Code (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council and the Palm Desert Housing Authority). Rec: Receive and file. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None 2 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING IX. NEW BUSINESS JANUARY 23, 2014 A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXPANSION OF THE FREEDOM PARK DOG PARK AND A PROJECT BOND PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR THIS PURPOSE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Senior Management Analyst Ryan Stendell reported that the subject request will offer a good compromise in helping the City's Dog Parks network in the North Sphere by providing a regional solution at Freedom Park, which has ample parking and can help take some of the Toad off the other neighborhood parks in the vicinity. He said Dog Park patrons that he's talked to seemed very supportive of this concept; many of them indicate that they come from this side of town and would be more than happy to use this facility if it were bigger. Therefore, staff believes this is a very good recreation solution for the dogs. Councilmember/Director Benson asked if there was a way to see that it's only Palm Desert residents who are using the facility. Councilman/Director Spiegel noted that in recently speaking with a Rancho Mirage Councilmember about their park enlargement project upon asking if it would include a dog park, the answer was that they'll let them use Palm Desert's. Councilmember/Director Benson responded she was aware that this was happening, and everyone believes Palm Desert will do it for the whole Coachella Valley. Further, all the complaints received by the City are from non-residents. Councilman/Director Spiegel observed that the problem stems from the University Dog Park facility, because of the bicycle lanes, etc., and it's overcrowded. The subject proposal will help take away that problem. He added that the Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to approve this expansion. Councilmember/Director Benson restated her concern that there should be a sticker on the car of dog park users that signifies Palm Desert residency in order to keep the City from getting the reputation of doing this for the whole Valley. She reiterated that if the complaints didn't come from those outside the City, she wouldn't care; but they do, and non-residents are the reason for the overcrowding. She felt it was simple for people to have a small decal on their car to note Palm Desert residency. Mr. Stendell responded that this notion has certainly come up at past Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings. However, the program would require management that would be difficult — staff would have to ensure an ample supply 3 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JANUARY 23, 2014 of decals being available, a staff member being at the facility — and it would become similar to the Skate Park situation where a person is stationed. He said every time this idea has been discussed, it becomes cost prohibitive, especially with the City's four dog parks. Although, he said the good news here was that while some cities are saying no, some are saying yes, like Cathedral City's recent news about building its first dog park; and La Quinta has also stepped up in the last several years. He felt dog parks were catching on and even starting to make the national conferences and trade journals that he receives — becoming much more popular and a trend that he felt some of the cities will go toward in the future. Councilman/Director Spiegel moved to: 1) By Minute Motion, authorize expansion of area of the Freedom Park Dog Park, as proposed in the accompanying staff report's Conceptual Design; 2) by Minute Motion, authorize staff to solicit bids for all project components (Contract No. C33250A); 3) by Minute Motion, appropriate $100,000 from Unobligated 233 Park Funds to Account No. 233-4670-454-4001 and estimate a reimbursement from the former Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Project Area No. 4 Funding; 4) waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 2014 - 04 and SA -RDA 023, approving the execution of a Freedom Park Dog Park Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert, and taking certain related actions (Contract No. C33250B); 5) by Minute Motion, approve of and authorize the Mayor/Chair to execute said Project Funding Agreement. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None 4 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY None XIV. ADJOURNMENT JANUARY 23, 2014 Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and unanimous consent of the Successor Agency Board, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting at 5:24 p.m. ATTEST: VAN G. TANNER, CHAIR RAC1-IELLE D. KLASSEN, S¢CRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5 RESOLUTION NO. OB - 069 [ THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK. ] RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chair Tanner convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Director Jean M. Benson Director Jan C. Harnik Director Robert A. Spiegel Vice Chair Susan Marie Weber Chair Van G. Tanner Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Robert W. Hargreaves, Assistant City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development 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 Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Larry Sherman, Admin. Sgt., Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:01 p.m. 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 January 23, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant No. 152SA. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None 2 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING IX. NEW BUSINESS FEBRUARY 13, 2014 A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTION OF AN ALESSANDRO ALLEY PROJECT BOND PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Councilman/Director Spiegel said he and Councilmember/Director Benson had waited a very long time for this project to get to this point. Councilmember/Director Harnik requested that as the City moves forward in undertaking this project, hopefully prior to commencement, it would receive a different name than "Alessandro Alley," as she didn't think "Alley" was befitting of Palm Desert's image. She added that whatever the choice of a name is, it should be chosen and applied right away. Councilmember/Director Benson moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 2014 - 09 and SA -RDA 024, approving the execution of an Alessandro Alley Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert, and taking certain related actions; 2) by Minute Motion, estimate revenue of $250,000 to the Capital Project Fund; 3) by Minute Motion, approve of and authorize the Executive Director and Mayor/Chair to execute the Alessandro Alley Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement (Contract No. C33330). Motion was seconded by Spiegel. Councilmember/Director Benson noted she felt the project was long overdue. She uses the road very frequently, every time she does so finding another bump there, and hoped that undertaking this project will save a lot of car repairs. Mayor/Chair Tanner called for the vote on the motion to approve the Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement for the Alessandro Alley Project, and it carried 5-0 (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None 3 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 2014 XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY None XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None XV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting at 5:12 p.m. ATTEST: L l'� I )�� VAN G. TANNER, CHAIR RAHELLE D. K ENJSECRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4 RES. NO. OB - 069 l MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 1. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chair Tanner convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Director Jean M. Benson Director Jan C. Harnik Director Robert A. Spiegel Vice Chair Susan Marie Weber Chair Van G. Tanner Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Robert W. Hargreaves, Assistant City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development 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 Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Casey Hartman, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire/Cal Fire Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: None RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2014 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. 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 February 13, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 157SA, 160SA, and 164SA. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 026 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(j) AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS. Management Analyst II Veronica Tapia stated that the Successor Agency must submit its Administrative Budget for the next six-month period, July - December 2 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2014 2014. She said this item went before the Oversight Board on Monday this week and was approved unanimously. She offered to answer any questions. Director Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 026. Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). B. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 027 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177 AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS. Ms. Tapia said in addition to the Administrative Budget considered under Item A, above, the companion item is the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the six-month period of July - December 2014 (ROPS 14-15A). She said there were no substantial changes to ROPS 14-15A from the prior one, with the exception of Palm Desert now being permitted to add the SERAF (Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) payment that's included here. She added that this item was also unanimously approved by the Oversight Board on Monday. Director Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 027. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS AND TAKE RELATED ACTIONS, INCLUDING A PROJECT BOND PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, FOR UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AT PALM DESERT TAMARISK AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES (DISTRICT 12) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Management Analyst David Hermann reported that the subject request represented the next step in a very long process initiated by residents Merilee Colton and Lesley Miller and their neighbors almost a year ago. Staff recommended that City Council allow it to proceed to the next step so that the neighborhood residents will know how much the assessments would be on their properties if, indeed, an assessment district is approved. As an update to information in the printed staff report, he said it indicated that final design could be completed in 10 months; however, Southern California Edison (Edison) has since 3 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2014 informed the City that their final design process usually takes up to 12 months, with the other utilities (Time Warner, Verizon) taking an additional 3 - 6 months. Therefore, it would be more like 15 - 18 months instead of 10 for final design. Further, as also noted in the staff report, the City has received a separate petition from a smaller group of residents on Heliotrope; they are also interested in undergrounding their utility lines. The City intends to ask the engineers to study both projects, see if they make more financial sense to go forward together or separately, then present that information to the residents. He called attention to the fact that the item is being jointly considered with the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, reason being that money to pay for the engineering will initially come from the City and then be reimbursed from Redevelopment Bond Proceeds. He added that there were some residents present today who also wanted to address the City Council on the item. Upon inquiry about the reasoning behind Verizon and Time Warner not beginning their engineering process until after Edison's is done, he said that those utilities require the final design from Edison in order to base theirs on afterward because of having to first know where the trenches will be located, etc. MS. MERILEE COLTON, Salt Cedar Street, Palm Desert, urged City Council to approve the project, and she especially wanted to thank staff for all its hard work. She said the report being discussed takes a lot of time and effort, and it was only the beginning of a long process where they'll continue to be very involved. She offered to answer any questions that may be raised. Mayor/Chair Tanner noted that Ms. Colton's tenacity has brought the project forward to this point today and commended her efforts for the prospective District 12. MR. LLOYD MACFADYEN, Salt Cedar Street, Palm Desert, expressed his objections to the whole process and indicated that last May he and his wife sent a letter to the City Council to this effect. He was very bothered by the expenditure of $400,000 for 83 parcels, saying if the City wished to give him that money instead - slightly under $5,000 per parcel - he'd be happy to have it. He referred to the previous item on today's City Council agenda that requested spending money for Desert Willow Golf Course. While not a golfer, he said that Desert Willow was something for the entire City of Palm Desert. His objection centered around the City spending $400,000 that it will never receive back, even if it comes from "Redevelopment," it doesn't come out of the air magically - somebody gave it somewhere. Therefore, he felt that the City's money would be better spent on other projects. As far as his neighborhood was concerned, the request was simply cosmetic and wouldn't increase his property value. When he purchased the property some 20 years ago, he didn't first look to see if there was a utility pole in the backyard, and he didn't think anybody else really cares that much either. He and his wife felt it was simply an expenditure that the City Council need not make. 4 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2014 Mr. Hermann clarified; first, he said the $400,000 amount is a maximum threshold. Based on its understanding, staff believes the cost of the engineering will come in at roughly 10% of the total project cost, which is just over $2.7 million. So it would probably be closer to the range of $270,000 - $300,000, and staff also wanted to include money for the Assessment Engineer in this initial request. Secondly, he clarified that utility undergrounding was one of the items identified as a project and an appropriate expenditure when the bonds were issued. In answer to specific question about the step after the design is completed by all the utilities, he confirmed that the cost of the project will then go to the residents for their vote. Further responding, Mr. Wohlmuth said for the Tamarisk - District 12 Project, the City would be responsible for portions of the improvements that cross its property, with a handful of such instances. For example, he said on the Heliotrope portion, which may/may not be included in District 12, the first 100 feet of the proposed undergrounding project would come through Smoke Tree Park, and the City would be responsible for that cost. Unlike the Palm Desert Country Club proposed undergrounding project in which a percentage would have been paid for by the City, it can no longer do that in the future due to the limited amount of funds. He went on to explain that the funds proposed to be used for the subject District initiation were bond funds, resulting from bonds sold 10-15 years ago. Those bond documents identified projects that were intended for completion with the funds; if the City doesn't spend the funds on projects it anticipated completing when the bonds were sold, the proceeds cannot be used. He added that the bonds could be defeased, but doing so wouldn't benefit the City, because the money would go back to the State and the Riverside County Auditor -Controller to disburse. Therefore, it was the City's intent to utilize bond proceeds on projects that previous Councils committed to when they sold the bonds — undergrounding in this area of the City being one. He affirmed that Edison engineers, Verizon and Time Warner engineers will hopefully use the same trench in order to keep costs down, and then the Assessment Engineer comes up with a calculation of how to disperse the funds based on linear footage and other relevant assumptions. Based on the Assessment Engineer's formula, the total projected cost of the undergrounding project is divided amongst the parcels in the proposed assessment district; each parcel gets to vote for or against participation, with 51 % required to pass. If over 51 %, the cost is spread to the parcels, and then the City has to decide whether or not it sells additional bonds, with the amount assigned to the parcel either being paid in full by the property owner up front or going on the property tax roll if another bond is sold to pay for the $3 million project. The returns come back to the bondholders once the property taxes are paid over approximately 20 years. Upon further inquiry about how much money the City is out if the Assessment District doesn't pass if property owners decide the amount is too high, he said at that point, the City would be out a maximum of $400,000 of Redevelopment Bond funds. 5 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2014 Councilman/Director Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2014 - 11, initiating proceedings for the undergrounding of overhead electric and communication utility facilities to underground facilities pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12.12 of the Code of the City of Palm Desert, California, and the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 2014 -12 and SA -RDA 025, approving the execution of a District 12 (Tamarisk) Utility Undergrounding Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert, and taking certain related actions; 3) by Minute.Motion, approve of and authorize the Executive Director and Mayor/Chair to execute the District 12 (Tamarisk) Utility Undergrounding Project Funding Agreement; 4) by Minute Motion, appropriate $400,000 from Account No. 400-4256-464-4001 to pay for engineering fees that will allow project design to proceed. Motion was seconded by Weber. In answer to question about whether or not the cost for the Heliotrope addresses is included in the $400,000 expenditure, Mr. Hermann said it was the City's intention to have both Edison and the Assessment Engineer do two scenarios - one including Heliotrope, one that doesn't - and that information will be presented to the residents. The residents will be able to determine whether it's in their interest to go forward together or separately. He further affirmed that Verizon and Time Warner were also being included in the process here. Mayor/Chair Tanner called for the vote on the motion to approve actions for initiation of proceedings for the Palm Desert Tamarisk (District 12) Utility Undergrouding Assessment District, and it carried 5-0 (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). Councilmember/Director Harnik personally commended Ms. Colton and Ms. Miller for all their hard work in taking forward the proposal in a very positive fashion, further emphasizing that the process moving forward now represented democracy at its finest. She wished the proponents all the best. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 6 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2014 XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY None XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and unanimous Successor Agency Board consent, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m. ATTEST: <y VAN G. TANNER, CHAIR R A HEL E D. LASSEN, ECRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7 RESOLUTION NO. OB - 069 [ THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK. ] RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chair Tanner convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Director Jean M. Benson Director Jan C. Harnik arrived at 3:05 p.m. Director Robert A. Spiegel arrived at 3:13 p.m. Vice Chair Susan Marie Weber Chair Van G. Tanner Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development 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 Larry Sherman, Admin. Sgt., Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 13, 2014 Upon a motion by Benson, second by Weber, and 3-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harnik and Spiegel), Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. 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 February 27, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 176SA and 181SA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for November 2013 and December 2013 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None 2 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None MARCH 13, 2014 XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY None 3 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING XIV. ADJOURNMENT MARCH 13, 2014 r. On a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and unanimous consent of the Successor Agency Board, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m. ATTEST: VAN G. TANNER, CHAIR R HELLE D. KLASSE d, SECRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chair Tanner convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Director Jean M. Benson Director Jan C. Harnik Director Robert A. Spiegel Vice Chair Susan Marie Weber Chair Van G. Tanner Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Robert W. Hargreaves, Assistant City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Bo Chen, City Engineer Jessica Gonzales, Housing Department Management Analyst Casey Hartman, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: None RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 27, 2014 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. 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 March 13, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 185SA and 191 SA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month of January 2014 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None 2 RES. NO. OB - 069 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 27, 2014 XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY None XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting at 4:41 p.m. ATTEST: h 7 1,2tih VAN G. TANNER, CHAIR RACELL "b ILA EN, SECRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3 RESOLUTION NO. OB - 069 [ THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK. ]