HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-22MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Hamik convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chair Jean M. Benson
Director Robert A. Spiegel
Director Van G. Tanner
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Han C. Hamik
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Jill Tremblay, Assistant City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Casey Hartman, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Cloyed Session:
None
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2013
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Hamik adjoumed the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council and Housing Authority at 3:04 p.m. She reconvened
the meeting at 4:02 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 July 11, July 25, and August 8, 2013, Regular Meetings 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. 256SA and 257SA; 3SA, 5SA, 11 SA, 13SA, 19SA, 21 SA, 29SA,
34SA, and 37SA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORT for the Months of
May 2013 and June 2013 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by, Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
AUGUST 22, 2013
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COVE ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $58,525 FOR THE EL PASEO MEDIAN ELECTRICAL RETROFIT
PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. C33030, PROJECT NO. 970-14) (JOINT
CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL).
Mr. Greenwood noted this item is to upgrade the electrical system in the median
on El Paseo in order to support upgraded and additional holiday decorations on
El Paseo. He said this was a good proposal and staff recommended approval.
Councilman/Director Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract for
the El Paseo Median Electrical Retrofit Project to Cove Electric, Inc., Palm Desert, California,
in the amount of $58,525; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside a 10% contingency
for the project in the amount of $5,852.50; 3) appropriate $64,377.50 from Unobligated General
Funds to Account No. 400-4614-454-4001 - Capital Reserve Landscape; 4) authorize the City
Manager to draft a Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Successor Agency,
authorizing payment from any Successor Agency funding source available for this purpose
(Contract No. C33030A); 5) authorize the Mayor to execute the contract agreement. Motion was
seconded by Benson and carried by a 5-0 vote.
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
XI. OLD BUSINESS
None
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XIII. REPORTS, REMARKS, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
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C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
AUGUST 22, 2013
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board, Chair Hamik adjoumed the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
RA ELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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