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Home My WebLink About2014-11-13MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chair Tanner convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Director Jean M. Benson Director Jan C. Harnik Director Robert A. Spiegel Vice Chair Susan Marie Weber Chair Van G. Tanner Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager 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/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 Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: 72565 Highway 111 (APN 640-370-016), Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Rudy P. Acosta/Martin Alvarez/ City of Palm Desert/Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment 2) Property: APN 627-232-005 Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Rudy P. Acosta/Martin Alvarez/ City of Palm Desert/Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Property Owner: City of Palm Desert Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:01 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 October 23, 2014, 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. 105SA and 111 SA. Rec: Approve as presented. 2 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2014 C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month of September 2014 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Receive and file. Action: Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Harnik, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency (AYES: Benson, Hamik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER VIII. RESOLUTIONS None IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY SITE WORK AND COSTS BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (CONTRACT NO. C33890D) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Greenwood stated the University site, which is bound by Cook Street, Frank Sinatra Drive, and Gerald Ford Drive, is the most complained about site when it came to dust issues. The City received a grant from COLMAC Funds to seal that site, but there is also City funding involved. The proposed Agreement allows the Successor Agency to reimburse the City for the costs involved. The Oversight Board has approved the reimbursement, but the State Department of Finance (DOF) called this item up and is under review, which will take about 40 days. He pointed out the staff report stated the project went out to bid and that the City had obtained a contractor. However, on a previous agenda item this evening under Consent Calendar, the Council rejected all the bids received because all the contractors filled out the bid forms improperly. The Council also authorized staff to re -bid the project without requiring bonds, stating these particular contractors didn't deal in the bonding world and struggle with it. Therefore, the City currently didn't have a contractor, but the staff report indicates it did. Responding to question about the cost for this work, he said it would be approximatley $120,000, noting it costs $300 an acre for dust control. Further responding, he confirmed this was work that had to be done. 3 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Councilman/Director Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 2014 - 92 and SA -RDA 037, approving the execution of a Funding Agreement for the University Site Work and Costs between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the City of Palm Desert, and taking certain related actions; 2) By Minute Motion, approve of and authorize the Mayor/Chair to execute the University Site Project Funding Agreement. Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EL PASEO MULTI -USE COMMUNITY CENTER 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 (CONTRACT NO. C33970) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Senior Management Analyst Ryan Stendell stated this item was for a funding agreement for the Entrada Pavillion that has been discussed quite frequently. He said this project has been reviewed and approved by the Oversight Board. However, this item is also being reviewed by the State Department of Finance (DOF), and that review can take up to 40-days. He said staff has provided all the documentation requested to the DOF, and at the end of the 40 days there should be an answer. He said the mechanism in this case allows the City to take possession of the funding for this project and place it into an impounded account to carry out the work. Mayor/Chair Tanner inquired about the plans for the pavillion. Mr. Stendell explained the 2006 A or B bond issuance listed a project called the El Paseo Multi -use Community Center, which staff envisioned as a public space. The City is constantly being asked to use its parks and facilities by charitable organizations for weddings and special events, so staff is always looking for another venue. The proposed pavilion would provide a wonderful venue for the City's farmer's market, which is already located in the Entrada region, and staff envisions using this space in a variety of ways and for different activities. He said this center would not be a physical budding, but more of an open pavillion with a shade structure, restrooms, and storage facilities. Councilman/Director Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. 2014 - 93 and SA -RDA 038, approving the execution of an El Paseo Multi -Use Community Center 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. Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). 4 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2014 C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HOUSING PROGRAM BUY -DOWN HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (CONTRACT NO. HA33980) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Ms. Moore stated the proposed Resolution is for approval of a Reimbursement Agreement for buy -down subsidies. She pointed out the Agency already had some existing agreements that have the ability to buy down a subsidy for additional units for affordability, but this information was left out of the staff report and it should have been included. However, in order for the Housing Authority to be reimbursed, should the Agency choose to do so, a Reimbursement Agreement will be needed from the Successor Agency. She said there were funds available or set aside in the bond funds that were issued in 2007 for this purpose. Director/Member Spiegel moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. SA -RDA 039 and HA - 68, approving the execution of a Housing Program Buy -down Subsidy Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the Palm Desert Housing Authority, and taking certain related actions; 2) By Minute Motion, approve of and authorize the Chair/Chairman to execute the Housing Program Buy -down Subsidy Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement. Motion was seconded by Harnik and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Benson, Harnik, Spiegel, Weber, and Tanner; NOES: None). 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 5 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2014 B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL None C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY None XIV. ADJOURNMENT With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Tanner adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. ATTEST: HELLE D KagSEN ECRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY VAN G. ,TANNER, CHAIR 6