HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-28MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Director Jean M. Benson
Director Cindy Finerty
Director Jan C. Harnik
Vice Chair William R. Kroonen
Chair Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
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
Tony Bagato, Principal Planner
Neal Stephenson, Fire Specialist, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
Mr. Erwin requested the City Council's/Successor Agency Board of Directors'
consideration of adding, by four -fifths vote, an item of Property Negotiation for Closed
Session discussion, as follows:
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A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
1) Property: University Property - California State University -
North Sphere, Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Martin Alvarez/Stephen Y. Aryan/
City of Palm Desert/Successor Agency to the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency
Property Owner: City of Palm Desert/Successor Agency to the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
On a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board
of Directors, the aforementioned Property Negotiation item was added to the agenda.
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board of Directors, Chair Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session 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. MINUTES of the June 14, 2012, 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 Nos. 278RDA and 280SA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month of
April 2012 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board of Directors, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 008 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING REVISIONS TO "EXHIBIT A" OF
RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 007, THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2012, TO INCLUDE THE FUNDING SOURCE FOR SPECIFIC LINE ITEMS.
Chair Spiegel noted the Oversight Board approved this item at their last meeting.
Director Finerty moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 008.
Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PARTIAL RELEASE OF RETENTION BEING
HELD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COOK STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT -
CONTRACT NO. C29370C - COOLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (PROJECT
NO. 505-03) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY
COUNCIL).
Councilmember/Director Finerty moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize the Director of
Finance to release partial retention in the amount of $128,696.75 to Cooley Construction, Inc.,
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Hesperia, California, for the subject contract — funds are available in Account No.
703-0000-206-0000 - Cook Street Drainage Retention - no General Fund money is being used
for this expenditure. Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
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
On a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency Board
of Directors, Chair Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
RA'CHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROBERT A. SPI: GE CHAIR
IMO
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