HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-02MINUTES
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 retums 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
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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 AT44889 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
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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.
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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.
ATTEST:
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OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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