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Home My WebLink About2018-03-22MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chair Jonathan convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Director Jan C. Harnik Director Kathleen Kelly Director Gina. Nestande Vice Chair Susan Marie Weber Chair Sabby Jonathan Also Present: Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Lori Carney, Director of Administrative Services Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Tim Jonasson, Interim Director of Public Works Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Bo Chen, City Engineer Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Lt. Matt Martello, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. Grace L. Rocha, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 22, 2018 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Jonathan adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:02 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:04 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 March 8, 2018, 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 - Warrants Dated 2/16/2018, 3/2/2018, and 3/9/2018. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Harnik, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency (AYES: Harnik, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Jonathan; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. SA -RDA 070 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A BID FOR THE MILES C. BATES HOUSE LOCATED AT 73697 SANTA ROSA WAY, PALM DESERT, CA (APN 627-102-024), PURSUANT TO THE LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS. Capital Improvement Projects Technician Cora L. Gaugush stated this item was to adopt the Resolution for the sale of the Miles C. Bates house. An auction was 2 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 22, 2018 held where the Successor Agency was able to receive a bid that came $20,000 over the appraised value. Chair Jonathan recalled there were matching funds of $50,000, and he didn't see that as part of this item, but believed it was still part of the Agency's commitment. Ms. Gaugush replied it was, but that was a separate City Council motion. The $50,000 matching funds will be discussed when the new owners have actually taken possession and begin renovation. She added that the new owners were very excited to move forward. Director Harnik said she was so impressed with how this all unfolded, because it was great to watch the interest in this home and recognizing the gem the City had with this home. Director Kelly recalled that initially when the City realized what a precious resource and a unique house this was, solutions were not immediately apparent because the Agency lost a degree of control to the State Department of Finance. She's proud and impressed with staff for pressing beyond first appearances to do something creative that achieved such a positive result. She hoped all took encouragement from it, which is to press past what appeared impossible, and to do it for the first time that now others are willing to copy because it's the Palm Desert brand. Vice Chair Weber thanked Ms. Gaugush for taking the time to get involved in the project and working with setting up the tours and paying attention to the details, which made all the difference. Also, thank you to the Cultural Preservation Committee and Historical Society for getting involved dramatically in asking for this property to be saved. Chair Jonathan commented that the creativity displayed by staff goes to prove that government can think outside the box. Director Harnik moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA -RDA 070._ Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Jonathan; NOES: None). IX. NEW BUSINESS None X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 3 MINUTES SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 22, 2018 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 With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair\lonatharl add the meeting at 5:26 p.m. ATTEST: RAACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SABBY \JON FAN, CHAIR 4