HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes OB-162 (2)RESOLUTION NO. OB -162
A RESOLUTION OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
RECEIVING AND RILING MINUTES OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS OF JANUARY 12,
JANUARY 26, FEBRUARY 9, FEBRUARY 23, MARCH 9, MARCH 23, APRIL 13,
APRIL 27, MAY 11, MAY 25, AND JUNE 8, 2017
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 12,
January 26, February 9, February 23, March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, and
June 8, 2017.
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 12, January 26,
February 9, February 23, March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, and June 8, 2017,
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.
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ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIR
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. OB - 162
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
EXHIBIT A
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2017
January 26, 2017
February 9, 2017
February 23, 2017
March 9, 2017
March 23, 2017
April 13, 2017
April 27, 2017
May 11, 2017
May 25, 2017
June 8, 2017
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attomey
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
John Cortez, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Lt. Coby Webb, Acting Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
Chair Hamik noted that there was an agenda item to be added to today's Successor
Agency Board agenda by four -fifths vote under Section VIII - Resolutions, Item A, and
she asked for her colleagues' consideration of taking such an action at this time.
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Mr. Hargreaves added that the matter came to the attention of the Successor Agency
after the agenda was posted and requires urgent action, which would provide the basis
for adding it to today's proceedings.
Upon a motion by Weber, second by Kelly, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board
(AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), Resolution
No. SA -RDA 063 was added to the agenda under Section VIII - Resolutions, Item A. (Please
see that portion of the minutes for resulting deliberation and action.)
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjoumed the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council at 3:02 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at
4:01 p.m.
Note: Vice Chair Jonathan left at 3:48 p.m. and was absent for the remainder of this
meeting.
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 December 8 and December 22, 2016, Regular Meetings 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 -
Warrants Dated 12/2/2016, 12/9/2016, 12/14/2016, 12/16/2016, and 12/23/2016.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month of
October 2016 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Weber, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the
Successor Agency (AYES: Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None; ABSENT:
Jonathan), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS ADDED TO THE AGENDA BY FOUR -FIFTHS VOTE AT
THE CONVENING OF TODAY'S REGULAR MEETING.
A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 063 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CLARIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8
OF ITS RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 061 AND SECTION 8 OF ITS RESOLUTION
NO. SA -RDA 062, WHICH RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY'S ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS.
Ms. Moore stated that when the Agency originally approved the refunding of the
debt for the former Redevelopment Agency, staff listed most of the bond issues.
However, in the final review, staff was tasked with getting the best economic
benefit out of that refunding. Therefore, one of the issues was used to purchase
property that at one point was to be considered for public parking, but that is no
longer the case based on the dissolution of redevelopment. It makes more sense
to wait to refund that issue until that property has been sold. When reviewing the
Resolution, staff noticed it wasn't exactly defined the way Legal Counsel would
have defined it, so staff is asking to modify that section in this Resolution.
Director Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA-DA 063.
Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Kelly, Nestande, Weber,
and Harnik; NOES: None; ABSENT: Jonathan).
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
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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
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned this meeting at
5:36 p.m. in honor and memory of Supervisor John J. Benoit, a great friend to each
individual and to the Coachella Valley community, whose laughter, and especially his
passion for service, will be greatly missed.
ATTEST:
RAV`� -•
I'_"LCE D. KLASSEN;$ECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
John Cortez, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Anthony Baur, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Sgt. David Adams, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
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JANUARY 26, 2017
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to Closed
Session of the City Council at 3:04 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:02 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 12, 2017, 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 -Warrants
Dated 1/6/2017 and 1/13/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the
Successor Agency (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 064 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGETS FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODS FROM JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2017 ("ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET 17-18A"), AND FROM
JANUARY 1, 2018, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 ("ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET 17-18B"), AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS.
Senior Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated that as part of Dissolution Law, the
City is required to submit a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
informing the State the money it will need for the upcoming year to satisfy outstanding
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debts. Part of that includes an Administrative Allowance, which can be the greater of
$250,000 or 3% of the total Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF)
Deposit. This year that calculations comes out to the 3%, therefore, $1.1 million is
being requested to be included in the ROPS.
Director Nestande moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 064.
Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber,
and Harnik; NOES: None).
B. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 065 - 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 FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2018, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177,
AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS CROPS 17-18").
Senior Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated that as part of Dissolution Law, a
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule is required. Staff is also required to submit
the ROPS to the Oversight Board, which will go before that Board on Monday for their
approval as well. The difference between Fiscal Year 2016/2017 and 2017/2018, is
the refinancing of all the bonds. The Board may expect a Si million reduction to the
request, however, because of how the calculations work out, staff is able to request
a larger reimbursement of the SERAF (Supplemental Education Revenue
Augmentation Fund) Loan, which is how it will filter through. Therefore, we'll get a
greater reimbursement through SERAF, which will actually accelerate the repayment
of the City Loan, which is another plus of refunding the debt. In essence, complete for
Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the Board will be requesting a $39.3 million for the year.
Responding to question, Ms. Moore explained that SERAF was a payment to the State
to augment when they were not able to meet their obligation to make the schools
whole and that was a shift to the State for that purpose.
Director Nestande moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 065.
Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber,
and Harnik; NOES: None).
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
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
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
RA LLE D. LASSEN; SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber (left the meeting at 5:31 p.m.)
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Rudy P. Acosta, Acting Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Dan Talbot, Deputy Chief, County Fire Department/Cal Fire
Eddy Moore, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
David W. Teets, Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Anthony Baur, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
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III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council at 3:01 p.m. She 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 26, 2017, 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 -
Warrants Dated 1/20/2017 and 1/27/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of
November and December 2016 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Approved 5-0 (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES:
None).
Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Nestande, and 4-0 vote of the Board of Directors of
the SuccessorAgency(AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, and Harnik; NOES: None; ABSENT:
Weber), with the exception of Item C, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as
presented.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
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
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
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C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
5:44 p.m.
ATTEST:
RAHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
%/JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Cortez, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Lt. Coby Webb, Acting Asst. Chief, Palm Desert/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
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A.
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: 73697 Santa Rosa Way (APN 627-102-024), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Rudy P. Acosta/Martin Alvarez/
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Hamik adjourned the meeting to Closed
Session at 3:07 p.m. She 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 9, 2017, 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 -Warrants
Dated 2/3/2017 and 2/10/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon a motion by Weber, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the
Successor Agency (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
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
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
RACI-t'ELLE D. KLASS'EYd SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Eddy Moore, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire John
David W. Teets, Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department
Lt. Coby Webb, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
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III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
MARCH 9, 2017
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: 73697 Santa Rosa Way (APN 627-102-024), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Rudy P. Acosta/Martin Alvarez/
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: Desert Willow Lot Pads - APNs 620-450-012, -014;
620-450-016, -018, -020; 620-370-002, -004, -017, -018,
-020, -033, -043; 620-400-025, and -026
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Rudy P. Acosta/ Martin Alvarez/City of Palm
Desert/Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council and Successor Agency at 3:01 p.m. She 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
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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
MARCH 9, 2017
A. MINUTES of the February 23, 2017, 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 Dated 2/17/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon a motion by Weber, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors
of the Successor Agency (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; 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
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
MARCH 9, 2017
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
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
5:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
RACLL E KLTA-S—SENECRET RY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
L-'
1/
JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Lt. Coby Webb, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department
Sgt. Michael Gaunt, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
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III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
MARCH 23, 2017
A. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
1) City of Palm Springs v. All Persons Interested, etc., et al., Riverside County
Superior Court, Case No. INDIO 51124
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council and Successor Agency at 3:07 p.m. She reconvened
the meeting at 4:03 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 9, 2017, 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 -
Warrants Dated 2/8/2017, 3/3/2017, and 3/10/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the
Successor Agency, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented (Jonathan, Kelly,
Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None).
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
MARCH 23, 2017
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
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MARCH 23, 2017
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
6:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
1
RA'" ELLr D. KLASSEN, S" CRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE J
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:07 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
William W. Strausz, Successor Agency Counsel
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Lt. John Shields, Acting Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
APRIL 13, 2017
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: Desert Willow Lot Pads - APNs 620-450-011 - 018, -020,
-021; 620-370-002, -004, -017, -018, -020, -033, -043;
620-400-008, -010, -025, -026
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Martin Alvarez/Successor Agency to the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority at
3:09 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:05 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 23, 2017, 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 - Warrants
Dated 2/8/2017, 3/17/2017, 3/24/2017, and 3/31/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the
Successor Agency (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
APRIL 13, 2017
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ms. Aylaian apologized for the length and weight of the agenda, promising to
provide snacks the next time it happens.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
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C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
APRIL 13, 2017
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
'JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
RACELLE D. KLASSE ECRETARY 1
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE J
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Eric Cadden, ESC, County of Riverside Emergency Management Department
Lt. Coby Webb, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Sgt. Michael Gaunt, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
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III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
APRIL 27, 2017
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council at 3:06 p.m. She 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 April 13, 2017, 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 -
Warrants Dated 4/7/2017 and 4/14/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of
January and February 2017 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City
Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon motion by Weber, second by Kelly, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors for the
Successor Agency (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
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
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
APRIL 27, 2017
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
6:11 p.m.
ATTEST:
RAELLE D. KLASSEN,SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Lori Carney, Director of Administrative Services
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Eddy Moore, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Lt. Coby Webb, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Grace L. Rocha, Deputy City Clerk
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III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
MAY 11, 2017
Request for Closed Session:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: 73697 Santa Rosa Way (APN 627-102-024), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Mark Greenwood/Martin Alvarez/City of
Palm Desert/Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council and Successor Agency at 3:09 p.m. She reconvened
the meeting at 4:03 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 April 27, 2017, 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 Dated 4/28/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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MAY 11, 2017
Upon motion by Weber, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; 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
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
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XIV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XV. ADJOURNMENT
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
5:44 p.m.
ATTEST:
).AN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
RAOHELLE D. KLASSEN,-SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Grace L. Rocha, Acting Secretary
Lori Carney, Director of Administrative Services
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
J. Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Sgt. Michael Gaunt, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department
M. Gloria Sanchez, Acting Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
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MAY 25, 2017
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council at 3:05 p.m. She 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 May 11, 2017, 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 - Warrants
Dated 5/5/2017 and 5/12/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month of
March 2017 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency (AYES:
Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was
approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
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
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
5:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
(
JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
GRAQ,`E L. ROCHA, ACTING SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Sabby Jonathan
Director Kathleen Kelly
Director Gina Nestande
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Also Present:
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Lori Carney, Director of Administrative Services
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Eddy Moore, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Lt. Coby Webb, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Rocha, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
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MINUTES
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
JUNE 8, 2017
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: APNs 620-430-024, -025 (Desert Willow Lot Pad G)
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: Lauri Aylaian/Martin Alvarez/Successor Agency to the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting
to Closed Session of the City Council and Successor Agency at 3:02 p.m. She
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 May 25, 2017, 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 Dated 5/19/2017.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon motion by Kelly, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the
Successor Agency (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
JUNE 8, 2017
A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS, APPROVING THE
PALM DESERT "STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY," AS AMENDED
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL,
PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY).
Deputy City Treasurer Thomas J. Metz stated that pursuant to State law the City
Treasurers Office is requesting approval of the City's state of Investment Policy.
Recently, staff received two additional recommendations for textual changes to the
policy by Councilmember Kelly, which staff concurs with, and are as follows: 1)
On page 3, under 4.0.2, the language is being added to the last sentence in the
second paragraph to read, "Its purpose shall be to maximize profit within the
parameters of Risk Management'; 2) on page 7, under 8.010, the last sentence
of the 5`h paragraph to read, "The City Treasurer shall provide all authorized
brokers with a copy of the City's investment policy and anv amendments as they
occur." Lastly, Councilmember Kelly had a question to the language that was
added to page 1, under 1.0 Policy, the second blue -lined paragraph, which reads
as follows: "At its discretion pursuant to minute order, the Palm Desert City Council
may direct that funds be made available to facilitate other lawful investment
actions that the city council takes. In that case, either the City Manager or the
Director of Finance & City Treasurer is authorized to invest the funds accordingly."
He said Councilmember Kelly wanted to know the reasoning behind that insertion,
which he felt Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan might be in the best position to explain it.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice ChairNice ChairmanNice President Jonathan explained that
the intent was to provide flexibility if opportunities arise to enable the Council to
make an exception to the normal investment policy. The normal investment policy
boils down to very conservative CDs, conservative bonds, cash in some cases,
and there may be occasions, as there have before, where there may be a
temporary use of General Fund Reserves that Council feels is appropriate.
However, if it conflicts with the Investment Policy, Council would not have the
ability to make such investment. By having this language inserted, it provides
Council flexibility to take action where it deemed appropriate. As a separate issue,
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he noticed the staff report indicates the City Treasurer shall provide the City
Council with a monthly investment reportwithin 30 days after the Audit, Investment
& Finance Committee reviews it. However, the Investment Committee last
discussed not meeting monthly; therefore, the language would not be consistent
with the Investment Committee, because it will no longer meet on a monthly basis.
He suggested striking the word monthly.
Mayor/Chair/Chairman/President Harnik pointed out that the Policy itself already
reflected that change on page 18.
Councilmember/Director/Member/Commissioner Kelly said she appreciated the
explanation for the paragraph on page 1 of the staff report and on page 1 of the
Policy itself, but she is troubled by the language, because it seems to say that
despite the fact that great effort has gone into defining an appropriate investment
policy, the City Council can do whatever it wants. However, Councilmembers are
not investment experts, and while she may trust present company to be very
prudent, it didn't strike her as good policy to invite that kind of initiative from
Council without following the usual process for amendment of the investment
policy. If the thought is that sometimes sensitive opportunities could come up, her
response would be that it should probably stay away from it, because the level of
risk that the City has adopted doesn't warrant jumping into a time sensitive
opportunity. Additionally, she hadn't heard anything that makes her comfortable
with it.
Mayor Pro TemNice ChairNice Chairman/Vice President Jonathan concurred,
stating the intent of this language was to give the Council the ability to take action
using General Fund Reserves, which is a departure from the normal investment
policy. For example, if the City Council felt it needed to temporarily acquire a
strategic piece of real estate using General Funds, the current policy prohibits it,
because it's limited to investments of CDs, bonds, etc. The idea is to give the
Council flexibility to utilize General Fund Reserves in such a way that it deemed
appropriate. If there is other language that would make that point clear, he was
open to it. Again, the intent is not to jump into some investment that may offer a
12% return. Another example, if in fact the City moves forward with the
Community Choice Aggregation Energy (CCA) Program, there are start-up funds
that are required, and many cities have provided those funds because it's a very
secured loan to the CCA, adding it might pay 4% instead of 1%. He's not here
proposing that the City do that, but he's just providing an example where other
cities have used General Fund Reserves in a way that would not be consistent
with Palm Desert's investment policy. He explained that taking that type of action
is beneficial to the City, but if this language is not clear, he's open to other
language that would limit the departure from the investment policy to actions of
that nature.
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Ms. Moore replied that with regard to the investment policy, staff may offer a
compromise, in that the investment policy doesn't prohibit Council from taking
action for the use of reserves. What the investment policy encourages and
requires, is that there are policies for investable funds to be followed. Therefore,
when the City has investable cash, it is to be invested in accordance with the
policy. If Council were to take action to dedicate some of the monies available for
a specific purpose that would make that un-investable according to the plan. If the
goal was to look at a property, the policy may not prohibit that, and perhaps that's
where there is confusion or where a compromise may occur.
Mayor Pro TemNice ChairNice Chairman/ice President Jonathan asked that if
the paragraph in question was stricken, would Council still have the ability to use
General Fund Reserves in a way other than traditional investing.
Ms. Moore answered yes, but would caution that if any of the things Council
decided to do with the funds were of an investment nature, then that would then
be subject to the investment policy.
Mayor Pro TemNice ChairNice ChairmanNice President Jonathan commented
he thought a loan to the CCA, which is a promise or notice of security, subject to
legal interpretation, was considered an investment.
Councilmember/Director/Member/Commissioner Weber disagreed, in that she
wouldn't consider a loan to the CCA or purchasing property an investment, stating
investments are defined differently in the policy. Therefore, she shared
Councilmember Kelly's concern about the language making it sound like Council
can haphazardly invest, which is not the function of the Council. The City is
extremely conservative, so if this is how the language is being translated, she
would agree that the paragraph is not needed, because it can be translated down
the road in that manner.
Mayor Pro TemNice ChairNice ChairmanNice President Jonathan agreed, but
he wants to make sure Council has the ability to act in the City's best interest when
opportunities arise. He reiterated that investing in a note might be deemed an
investment, stating that if the City lends money to the US Treasury or the State of
California, those are loans the City is making with General Fund Reserves.
Therefore, a loan to the CCA would not be any different, but perhaps different from
a purchase of real estate. He suggested tabling this issue to get legal opinion.
However, he completely concurred with his colleagues in that the wording opens
the door to an imprudent investment, which is not the intent of the Audit,
Investment & Finance Committee who is making the recommendation. Their
intent was to enable the City Council to have flexibility when opportunities arise.
He said if purchasing real estate is not an investment, that's not an issue, but other
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opportunities may arise. So, if something like the CCA would be prohibited by the
existing policy, then wording needs to be found that would satisfy all concerns.
Councilmember/Director/Member/Commissioner Kelly offered that the overall
approach to changing the policy is extremely well -thought out, over due, and
probably should be adopted as soon as possible, because the thrust of the
recommendation is that the City's policy has been overly conservative to its
disadvantage. She would like to see this policy adopted this evening without the
paragraph it has been discussing, because staff can continue to research whether
some addition to the policy is necessary to address the concerns Mayor Pro Tem
Jonathan has raised, and if needed, an amendment can be made in the future.
However, she didn't see any reason to hold up the very thoughtful and important
changes that make up the substance of what's before the City Council this
evening.
Mr. Hargreaves concurred with the suggestion, because trying to decide the nature
of a particular investment will depend on the specifics, more importantly, what's
the purpose of it, and is it just to make money, adding that the same would apply
for real estate. He encouraged the City Council to adopt the Investment Policy
without the subject paragraph and address specific situations as they arise. At
that time, figure out if it comes under the policy, and if it does, Council can modify
the policy if necessary.
Councilmember/Director/Member/Commissioner Kelly said she will move to
approve the policy with the two verbal changes made in language this evening and
striking the paragraph that's been under discussion and appears on page 1 of the
policy.
Councilmember/Director/Member/Commissioner Kelly moved to, waive further reading
and adopt the following, approving the Palm Desert "Statement of Investment Policy," as further
amended, including the changes orally provided at the meeting: 1) City Council Resolution No.
2017 - 43; 2) Successor Agency Resolution No. SA -RDA 066; 3) Financing Authority Resolution
No. FA - 68; 4) Housing Authority Resolution No. HA - 81. Motion was seconded by Weber and
carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None).
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
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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
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the meeting at
6:00 p.m.
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