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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-09MINUTES PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2003 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER President Benson convened the meeting at 3:12 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Buford A. Crites Commissioner Jim Ferguson Commissioner Richard S. Kelly Vice President Robert A. Spiegel President Jean M. Benson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Mark Greenwood, City Engineer Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Teresa L. La Rocca, Director of Housing Michael J. Errante, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment Robert P. Kohn, Director of Special Programs Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager With Authority Board concurrence, President Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 3:15 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:05 p.m. MINUTES PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2003 III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Financing Authority Meeting of September 25, 2003. Rec: Approve as presented. On a motion by Vice President Spiegel, second by Commissioner Crites, and 4-0-1 vote of the Authority Board, with Member Ferguson ABSTAINING due to his absence from the meeting of September 25, 2003, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. FA-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY, APPROVING AS TO FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO (REFUNDING OF THE BLYTHE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER PROJECT, LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1996). Commissioner Crites moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. FA-47. Motion was seconded by Vice President Spiegel and carried by 5-0 vote. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2003 X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mr. Ortega noted that Palm Desert would be the lead agency for the Coachella ValleyAnimal Campus project. Responding to question, he added that Special Projects Administrator Pat Conlon would be managing the project, which would be an additional contribution on behalf of the City of Palm Desert. He commented that President Benson should be credited with keeping the project on task and becoming a reality. President Benson added that the plans were now available for her colleagues' review. B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL None C. PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY None XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None XII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Vice President Spiegel, second by Commissioner Crites, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board, President Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m. ATTEST: CHELL . KLASSEN, SECRETAtY PALM DESERT FINANC!NG AUTHORITY ,Z4AA_-- /74,4te.417---- ENSON, PRESIDENT 3