HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-09MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmember/Director Jean M. Benson
Councilmember/Director Cindy Finerty
Councilmember/Director Jan C. Harnik
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair William R. Kroonen
Mayor/Chair Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Justin McCarthy, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk/Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Bill Hunley, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2012
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
Upon a motion by Kroonen, second by Harnik, and 5-0 vote of the City
CounciVBoard of Directors, Mayor/Chair Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session
of the Regular City Council Meeting at 3:02 p.m. He 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. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant
Nos. 156RDA and 161 RDA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the CounciVBoard
of Directors, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2012
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 001 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY
FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24
OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, ESTABLISHING
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AS A NEW LEGAL ENTITY SEPARATE FROM
THE CITY AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
Ms. Moore stated the staff report included the rules and governing
regulations required to be established at such time as the Council/Board of
Directors establishes itself as a successor agency. Further responding, she
said the Board of Directors is comprised of the current City Council.
Councilmember/Director Finerty moved to waive further reading and adopt
Resolution No. SA -RDA 001. Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
B. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 002 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CREATING A REDEVELOPMENT
OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Councilmember/Director Finerty moved to waive further reading and adopt
Resolution No. SA -RDA 002. Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
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MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2012
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS GOVERNING BODY OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XV. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the City
CounciVSuccessor Agency Board of Directors, Mayor/Chair Spiegel adjourned the meeting
at 5:03 p.m.
ROBERT A. SPIEG �ERA�ilHAIR
ATTEST:
RA HELLE D. KLA N, CLERK/SECETARY
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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