HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-14MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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 Van G. Tanner
Director Susan Marie Weber
Chair Jan C. Harnik
Absent:
Director Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic 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
Jason Finley, Supervising Plans Examiner
Bill Hunley, Division 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 Closed Session:
None
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
With Successor Agency Board of Directors' concurrence, Chair Hamik adjourned the
meeting to Closed Session of the City Council and Housing Authority at 3:07 p.m. She
reconvened the meeting at 4:01 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 January 24, 2013, 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. 151 SA and 157SA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of
November 2012 and December 2012 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Benson, second by Tanner, and 4-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board of Directors, with Spiegel ABSENT, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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VIII. RESOLUTIONS
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 016 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIOD FROM
JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013 (ROPS4), PURSUANT TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177, AND TAKING CERTAIN
RELATED ACTIONS.
Accountant Veronica Tapia stated the proposed Resolution is for the fourth
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule required to be submitted to the
Department of Finance (DOF) in order to make payments on the enforceable
obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency. This schedule is due March 1,
and in light of the timing, it was taken to the Oversight Board on February 7 for
their consideration, and it was unanimously approved. Staff recommended
approval of the ROPS in order to submit it to the DOF in time, receive their
approval, and be prepared for the next six-month period.
Director Tanner moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 016.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Spiegel ABSENT.
B. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET FOR THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013,
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 34177(j), AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS.
Accountant Veronica Tapia stated this item was similar to the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule requirement. In this item, staff is required to submit
an Administrative Budget that details what the administrative cost will be for the
Successor Agency for the same six-month period, which is attached as an exhibit
to the proposed Resolution.
Director Tanner moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 017.
Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Spiegel ABSENT.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
None
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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
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Tanner, second by Benson, and 4-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board of Directors, with Spiegel ABSENT, Chair Hamik adjoumed the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
HELLE D. KLASSE , SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
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