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PRELIMINARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chair Weber convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Director Jan C. Harnik
Director Sabby Jonathan
Vice Chair Robert A. Spiegel
Director Van G. Tanner
Chair Susan Marie Weber
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, Assistant City Attomey
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
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
Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: APNs 694-190-005, -006, -007, -013, -014, -016;
694-200-003, -004, -006, -007, -011, -012, -022 (170 acres)
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
Redevelopment Agency
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
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
2) Property: APNs 694-300-001, -002, -005, -006, -007;
694-310-002, -003, -005 (132 acres)
Negotiating Parties:
With Successor Agency Board concurrence, Chair Weber adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session at 3:01 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
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MINUTES of the January 22, 2015, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency.
Rec: Approve as presented.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST SUCCESSOR AGENCY TREASURY -
Warrant Nos. 170SA, 175SA, and 179SA.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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C. COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT REPORTS for the Months of
November and December 2014 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert
City Council).
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Harnik, and
the Successor Agency (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel,
the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
5-0 vote of the Board of Directors of
Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None),
A. RESOLUTION NO. SA-RDA 042 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, REQUESTING THE OVERSIGHT BOARD TO
MAKE A FINDING TO RE-ESTABLISH LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO
FORMER AGENCY PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AS AN ENFORCEABLE
OBLIGATION AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS (CONTRACT
NO. SA34200).
Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated the former Redevelopment Agency
had loans outstanding to the City at about $22.6 million when the dissolution went
into effect, and AB 1484 allowed the Agency to add it back with approval by the
Oversight Board. The proposed Resolution will allow the Successor Agency to
take it to the Oversight Board for their approval stating the loans were for
redevelopment purposes and they can be repaid to the City at the appropriate
time. Responding to question, she said the Oversight Board will meet on
February 23, 2015.
Vice Chair Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No.
SA- RDA 042. Motion was seconded by Tanner.
Responding to question about whether the State will allow the loan to be repaid,
she said the matter will go before the Oversight Board and then to the Department
of Finance (DOF), who has 40 days to review. What staff has seen with certain
items such as this one, is that they don't dispute what the Oversight Board has
approved. The DOF inay ask for additional information at their discretion, so it
was a wait and see situation.
Chair Weber called for the vote and the motion caRied by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik,
Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None).
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTION OF A NON-HOUSING 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. SA34190) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY
COUNCIL).
Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated the dissolution of redevelopment law
requires the SuccessorAgency to have a Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement, but
also list on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) projects the
City/Successor Agency wished to continue with that are funded by bonds.
Approval will allow staff to consolidate the remaining outstanding projects and get
the Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement completed.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Spiegel moved to, waive further reading and adopt Resolution
Nos. 2015 - 09 and SA-RDA 041, approving the execution of a Non-Housing Bond Proceeds
Funding Agreement between the SuccessorAgency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
and the City of Palm Desert, and taking certain related actions. Motion was seconded by Harnik
and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Hamik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None).
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTION OF A 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. SA34210) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY).
Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated this item is similar to the previous
item, however, it's for the Housing Bonds for the remaining projects. She said the
Department of Finance (DOF) already approved the Carlos Ortega Villas, the
Housing Subsidy Program, and a few other items that were on the tax certificate
that funds can be used and intend for.
Director/Member Harnik moved to, waive further reading and adopt Resolution Nos. SA-
RDA 043 and HA - 74, approving execution of a 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. Motion was seconded by Tanner
and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None).
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C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE
SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2015, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177Q), AND
TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS.
Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated the Successor Agency is required to
bring the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and the
Administration Budget for every six-month period for approval, stating it's based
on a maximum 3% allowable amount. The figures are based on prior costs and
what they are expected to be for the next six months.
Vice Chair Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA
044, approving the Administrative Budget for the six-month period of July 1- December 31,
2015.
Director Jonathan asked if the personnel expenditures were in the form of a
reimbursement to the City. Ms. Tapia replied it is.
Director Hamik seconded the motion and it carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik,
Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None).
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE FOR THE SIX-MONTH FISCAL PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2015,
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 34177, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS
("ROPS 15-16A").
Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated this was the eighth ROPS cycle,
stating they were similar each time, but what makes this one unique is that they
have been able to add the repayment of the SERAF (Supplemental Educational
Revenue Augmentation Fund) loan, which is about $17.8 million that the Housing
Fund loaned to the former Redevelopment Agency in 2009. She said this was the
first opportunity to repay any of it, and the Authority will receive $3.8 million in the
next six months if approved by the Department of Finance.
Director Tanner moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. SA-RDA 045,
approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the six-month period of July
1- December 31, 2015 ("ROPS 15-16A"). Motion was seconded by Jonathan and carried by
a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Spiegel, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None).
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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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 Spiegel, and unanimous consent of the Successor
Agency Board, Chair Weber adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.
SUSAN MARIE WEBER, CHAIR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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