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Home My WebLink About2014-02-24MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 — 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 In the absence of Chair Spiegel, Secretary Klassen convened the meeting at 1:33 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Heather Buck (Palm Desert RDA former Employee) Member Bill Carver (representing Riverside County) Member Wendy Jonathan (DSUSD, representing Riverside County Office of Education) Member Joel Kinnamon (COD, representing Chancellor of California Comm. Colleges) Member Patricia A. Larson (representing Coachella Valley Water District) Absent: Member Lisa Brandl (representing Riverside Co. Board of Supervisors) Chair Robert A. Spiegel (Councilman, City of Palm Desert) Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director of the Successor Agency -Palm Desert RDA William L. Strausz, Richards, Watson & Gershon, Successor Agency Counsel Paul S. Gibson, Finance Officer Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst Veronica Tapia, Management Analyst II David Hermann, Management Analyst/P.I.O. Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary, Successor Agency -Palm Desert RDA MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 Mr. Wohlmuth asked for the Oversight Board's consideration of nominating one of the Members present to serve as Acting Chair today in the absence of Chair Spiegel. Member Larson nominated Member Carver to serve as the Acting Chair for this meeting in the absence of Chair Spiegel. Nomination was seconded by Member Kinnamon and carried by 4-1 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, and Larson; NOES: Carver; ABSENT: Brandi and Spiegel). III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES of the October 7, 2013, 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 - 059, approving the Minutes of the October 7, 2013, Regular Meeting of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Motion was seconded by Member Kinnamon and FAILED TO PASS on a 3-0-2 vote, with less than a majority of the appointed membership voting in favor (AYES: Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSTAINING: Buck and Jonathan; ABSENT: Brandl and Spiegel). Therefore, this item will be continued to the next meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS A. ACTIONS/MINUTES OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Member Buck moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 060, receiving and filing Minutes of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Meetings of September 26, October 10, October 24, November 14, December 12, 2013, and January 9, 2014. Motion was seconded by Member Larson and carried on a 5-0 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSENT: Brandl and Spiegel). 2 MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 B. REPORT ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EXECUTED CONTRACTS FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2013 FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR AGENCY PROPERTIES PER OBLIGATIONS LISTED ON THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS). Staff noted the report provided in the agenda packet and offered to answer questions. Member Buck moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 061, receiving and filing the report on the Executive Director's Summary of Executed Contracts for September, October, November, and December 2013 for Routine Maintenance and Emergency Maintenance Services for Agency Properties per obligations listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS). Motion was seconded by Member Kinnamon and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSENT: Brandl and Spiegel). C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING LOAN INCURRED IN FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 TO PAY REMITTANCE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND (SERAF). Member Kinnamon moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 062, authorizing the repayment of a loan incurred in FY 2009-2010 to pay a statutorily -required remittance to the Riverside County Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF). Motion was seconded by Member Buck and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSENT: Brandl and Spiegel). D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE SIXTH SIX-MONTH PERIOD, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014. Member Kinnamon moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 063, approving the Administrative Budget for the Sixth Six-month Period, July 1 - December 31, 2014. Motion was seconded by Larson. In response to comment, staff reviewed the printed report provided with the agenda packets and offered to answer questions. Member Jonathan asked for a detailed breakdown of all personnel costs, and staff agreed to provide that information to her following the meeting. 3 MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 Acting Chair Carver called for the vote on the motion to approve the July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014, Administrative Budget, and it carried 5-0 (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSENT: Brandl and Spiegel). E. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SIXTH SIX-MONTH PERIOD, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014 ("ROPS 14-15A"). Staff reviewed the printed staff report provided with the agenda packets and offered to answer questions. Member Larson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 064, approving ROPS 14-15A for the period of July 1 - December 31, 2014. Motion was seconded by Member Kinnamon and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSENT: Brandl and Spiegel). F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FREEDOM PARK DOG PARK EXPANSION PROJECT BOND PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS. Staff reviewed the printed report provided with the agenda packets and answered questions. Member Larson moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 065, approving the Freedom Park Dog Park Expansion Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert for this purpose, and taking certain related actions (Contract No. C33250B). Motion was seconded by Member Kinnamon and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSENT: Brandl and Spiegel). G. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL 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. Staff reviewed the printed report included with the agenda packets and answered questions. Member Kinnamon moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 066, approving an Alessandro Alley Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the 4 MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert, and certain related actions (Contract No. C33330). Motion was seconded by Member Larson and carried by 5-0 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Kinnamon, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSENT: Brandi and Spiegel). VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE REVISED LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Staff provided a detailed review of the revised Long-range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) and answered questions. Member Kinnamon and Acting Chair Carver expressed significant concern about the properties designated as Government Use for the California State University, San Bernardino - Palm Desert Campus, and University of California, Riverside - Palm Desert Center, institutions and the plans for how they would be developed over time. Significant discussion then ensued about these properties, as well as the entirety of the LRPMP and its effect. Member Buck moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. OB - 067, approving revisions to the Long-range Property Management Plan for the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency. Motion was seconded by Member Larson and carried by 4-0-1 vote (AYES: Buck, Jonathan, Larson, and Carver; NOES: None; ABSTAINING: Kinnamon; ABSENT: Brandi and Spiegel). VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CHAIR None B. MEMBERS OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD None C. SUCCESSOR AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5 MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 1. 42455 Washington Street — Mr. Wohlmuth reported on the location of a restaurant formerly known as Casey's at this address on Successor Agency Property (appearing on the LRPMP just approved). Staff plans to return with a Reimbursement Agreement request at a future Oversight Board Meeting to demolish the existing structure due to numerous and significant code issues it has that would preclude it from being repurposed. 2. Oversight Board Regular Meetings — It was noted that given today's meeting and all the business having been transacted, there would not be a need to hold the next regular meeting, which is scheduled for the first Monday of the month, March 3. Mr. Wohlmuth said that in consideration of scheduling future Oversight Board Meetings to coincide with deadlines associated with the requirements for dissolving the former Redevelopment Agency, he would bring an item for discussion at the next meeting about possibly changing the regular meeting date to the last Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT With unanimous Oversight Board concurrence, Acting Chair Carver adjourned the meeting at 2:42 p.m. ROY ATTEST: 9 � R HELLE D. KLA.SS= , SECRETAR OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ILLIAM CARVER, ACTING CHAIR 6