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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-12MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 3:07 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Jean M. Benson Director Robert A. Spiegel Director Van G. Tanner Director Susan Marie Weber Chair Jan C. Hamik Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director Carlos Campos, 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 Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager 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: None MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Hamik adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:08 p.m. She 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 August 22, 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. 42SA, 46SA, and 59SA. Rec: Approve as presented. 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 A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014 CROPS 13-14 B"), PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS. Director Spiegel noted this item was approved by the Oversight Board. 2 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 Director Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 019. Motion was seconded by Tanner and carried by a 5-0 vote. B. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 020 - 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 JANUARY 1, 2014, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 341770), AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS. Director Spiegel noted this item was approved by the Oversight Board. Director Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 020. Motion was seconded by Tanner and carried by a 5-0 vote. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN EL PASEO PROJECT BOND PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated this item was before the Council on August 22 when the Cove Electric contract was approved for the El Paseo Project. At that time, staff requested authorization for the City Manager to draft a reimbursement agreement for the funding to be fronted by the City and then reimbursed by the Successor Agency from bond funds. The expenditure will be listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS13-14B); the funds cannot be spent until January 2014. In order to get the project going, staff recommended approval of the proposed Reimbursement Agreement. Councilman/Director Spiegel noted this item was approved by the Oversight Board. Councilman/Director Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 2013 - 56, and SA -RDA 018, approving the execution of an El Paseo Project Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City, and taking certain related actions (Contract No. C33030A); 2) By Minute Motion, approve and authorize the Mayor/Chair to execute the El Paseo Project Funding Agreement. Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote. 3 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XII. PUBUC 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 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Hamik adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m. ATTEST: RA ELLE D. KLA-SEN, ECRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JAN C. ARNIK, CHAIR 4