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PRELIMINARY MINUTES D R A F T
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Harnik convened the meeting at 3:00 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. Harnik
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community 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
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.
Mary P. LaCross, Administrative Secretary
111. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
PRELIMINARY MINUTES D R A F T
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 14, 2013
With Successor Agency Board of Directors' concurrence, Chair Harnik adjourned the
meeting to Closed Session of the City Council and Housing Authority at 3:02 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 February 28, 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. 166SA, 171 SA, and 179SA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Month of
January 2013 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Tanner, and 5-0 vote of the Successor Agency
Board of Directors, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
None
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PRELIMINARY MINUTES D R A F T
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 14, 2013
IX. NEW BUSINESS
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
Mr. Wohlmuth thanked Chair Harnik for her kind words and acknowledgment
earlier today during remarks at the City Council Meeting (See March 14, 2013,
City Council Meeting Minutes, Section XVI I I- Reports and Remarks, Item E(4)[b]).
He noted that additional credit should be given to Assemblyman Brian Nestande
for his involvement and to Desert Sun Reporter Blake Herzog for her article, which
he believed certainly helped to spur action by the State to approve the UCR Land
Transfer.
B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
None
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PRELIMINARY MINUTES
DRAFT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MARCH 14, 2013
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Tanner, and unanimous vote of the Successor
Agency Board of Directors, Chair Hamik adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
JAN C. HARNIK, CHAIR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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