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Home My WebLink AboutRes OB-136 (2)a �o RESOLUTION NO. OB:-1 neer.• !WED TO A RESOLUTION OF THE OVERSIGHT BOAF D LCIFFAURECTEIRMARDE THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING NOVEMBER 2, 2015, REGULAR MEE I ii i. 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 Minutes of its November 2, 2015, Regular Meeting. 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 Minutes of the November 2, 2015, Regular Meeting, 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 day of , 201 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: p veg. t S M2.D MEETINP C n,Tr' .1} /9� P TTEST: (D•fe -t MEETING DATE -- j��►�', t' }ern "y'/�` ,A'_` F ACHEMaffe.TISUMMMECRETARY CVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENC' TO THE 1cDE 1JOrM*EPfT AGENC ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIR ti{ RESOLUTION NO. OB - 136 EXHIBIT A OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES November 2, 2015, Regular Meeting RES. NO. OB-136 DRAFT PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015 — 1:30 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - PALM DESERT CIVIC CENTER 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 This Oversight Board has been created pursuant to § 34161 through 34190 of the Health and Safety Code for the sole purpose of overseeing the actions of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 34179(h), all Oversight Board actions shall not be effective for five (5) business days, pending a request for review by the State Department of Finance ("Department"). In the event that the Department requests a review of a given Oversight Board action, it shall have 40 days from the date of its request to approve the Oversight Board action or return it to the Oversight Board for reconsideration, and such Oversight Board action shall not be effective until approved by the Department. In the event that the Department returns the Oversight Board action to the Oversight Board for reconsideration, the Oversight Board shall resubmit the modified action for Department approval, and the modified Oversight Board action shall not become effective until approved by the Department. I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Spiegel convened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Heather Buck (Palm Desert RDA former Employee) arrived at 1:38 p.m. Member Bill Carver (representing Riverside County) Member Patricia A. Larson (representing Coachella Valley Water Dist.) Member Anna Rodriguez (representing Riverside Co. Board of Supervisors) Chair Robert A. Spiegel (Mayor Pro Tem, City of Palm Desert) Absent: Member Wendy Jonathan (DSUSD, representing Riverside County Office of Education) Member Joel Kinnamon (COD, representing Chancellor of California Comm. Colleges) Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director of the Successor Agency -Palm Desert RDA William L. Strausz, Richards, Watson & Gershon, Successor Agency Counsel Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager Paul S. Gibson, Finance Officer Tony Bagato, Acting Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Veronica Tapia, Management Analyst II Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary, Successor Agency -Palm Desert RDA RES. NO. OB-136 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 2015 A. MINUTES of the September 21, 2015, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Member Larson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 133, approving Minutes of the September 21, 2015, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Motion was seconded by Member Carver and carried by 4-0 vote (AYES: Carver, Larson, Rodriguez, and Spiegel; NOES: None; ABSENT: Buck, Jonathan, and Kinnamon). V. NEW BUSINESS A. ACTIONS/MINUTES OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Member Larson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 134, receiving and filing Minutes of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Meetings of September 10 and September 24, 2015. Motion was seconded by Member Carver and carried by 4-0 vote (AYES: Carver, Larson, Rodriguez, and Spiegel; NOES: None; ABSENT: Buck, Jonathan, and Kinnamon). B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 44889 SAN CLEMENTE CIRCLE (APN 627-071-071), PALM DESERT, PROPERTY 1(e) OF THE LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN (CONTRACT NO. SA34770). Staff reviewed the printed report provided with the agenda packets and answered questions about the property that will be included in the Alessandro West Improvement Project. Member Carver moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB-135, authorizing execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the City of Palm Desert for property located at 44889 San Clemente Circle (APN 627-071-071), Property No. 1(e) of the Long -Range Property Management Plan. Motion was seconded by Member Larson and carried 2 RES. NO. OB-136 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 2, 2015 by 4-0 vote (AYES: Carver, Larson, Rodriguez, and Spiegel; NOES: None; ABSENT: Buck, Jonathan, and Kinnamon). Member Carver expressed regret that the aforementioned San Clemente property had been purchased for $285,000 in 2009, which he felt was high given the state of the economy and housing market then. For the future, he felt the City should do a better job of negotiating such deals — whether buying or selling. Note: Member Buck arrived at 1:38 p.m. Staff explained that there was a triplex structure on the lot at the time of purchase, and the appraised price reflected such an improvement, which was subsequently deconstructed. Further responding, the lot was acquired specifically for the future Alessandro West (formerly known as "Alessandro Alley") Improvement Project to increase the viability of this commercial area adjacent to Highway 111. It was noted that any property transactions done by the City/Successor Agency/former Redevelopment Agency are always based on the time in the market and on fair market value; anything purchased or sold in the past was based on third -party appraisals at the time of the respective transaction and approved by the City Council/Successor Agency -Redevelopment Agency Boards. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CHAIR None B. MEMBERS OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD 1. Member Larson reported that today would be her last meeting, and the Coachella Valley Water District would be appointing someone else to represent them on Palm Desert's Oversight Board going forward. She had enjoyed her service to this body and complimented City staff for always being prepared and having good reports. She added that she had sent the District an e-mail earlier today with her resignation. 3 RES. NO. OB-136 PRELIMINARY MINUTES DRAFT REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOVEMBER 2, 2015 2. Member Carver reported that his time on the Board was also concluded as of today and verbally submitted his resignation. He said it had been a very interesting experience, having come from the private sector, and helped him better understand government processes. Ms. Klassen reminded Members Carver and Larson to submit their resignations with their respective appointing bodies, the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor John Benoit. C. SUCCESSOR AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1. Update on Implementation of the Long -Range Property Management Plan. Mr. Wohlmuth and staff provided an oral report and hand-outs reflecting the current status of Successor Agency Properties listed on the approved Long - Range Property Management Plan, how disposition is/will be accomplished and proceeds allocated, and answered questions from Board Members. Chair Spiegel expressed sincere gratitude to Members Carver and Larson for their service on and support for the Oversight Board. He then noted that the next regular Oversight Board Meeting was scheduled to be held on Monday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT With Oversight Board concurrence, Chair Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 1:56 p.m. ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIR ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4