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CDC - 10-25-05MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 25, 2005 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Community Development Commission was called to order by Chairman Imperial at 7:25 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. The Pledge to the Flag and Invocation were waived as having been completed during the meetingjust adjourned. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Present: Commissioners Clark, Nunez„ Tran, Vice-Chairman Taylor, Chairman Imperial Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None CDC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-14 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $40,617.85 - DEMANDS NO. 7720 THROUGH 7727. Motion by Commissioner Nunez, second by Commissioner Tran that the Commission adopts Resolution No. 2005-17. Vice-Chairman Taylor questioned the audit charge of $5,000; it was explained that was a partial charge for the audit and that the final audit reports have not been issued yet. Vote resulted: Aye: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CDCMIN: 10-25-05 Page 9 1 2. CDC RESOLUTION 2005-18 - BOND REFINANCING The following Resolution was presented to the Agency for adoption: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPROVED THE REFINANCING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING DEBT ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. I Authorization was requested to refinance a portion of the Commission's tax allocation bond debt in order to take advantage of lower interest rates resulting in savings. Long term interest rates have declined since 1993 when bonds were issued; this will results in savings for the City. Various financial institutions will be invited to submit proposals for the action. Consultants asked to answer questions included: Bill Bothwell (Horrick, Harrington, & Sutcliff) and Keith Curry and Diane Hue (Public Financial Management). The city manager referenced the last refinance recommendation by Keith Curry, which resulted in an annual savings of $270,000 for the city. A motion to discuss the item was put forth by Commissioner Nunez and a 2"d was issued by Commissioner Clark. Commissioner Clark later amended his motion to direct the wording on the authorization to call for Requests for Qualifications only and not a Request for Proposals. The amended motion did not receive a 2" Vice-Chairman Taylor raised an objection to receiving detailed reports at the meeting and not as part of the agenda packets delivered several days prior to the meeting. Councilmembers requested more information and wanted to take part in choosing the underwriter prior to approving the final proposal on November 22"d Bond refinance proponents clarified that only authorization to proceed with the proposal process was being requested at this stage. The commission decided to approve the authorization to proceed with the proposal process with a 5-0 vote and called a special meeting on November 81" to select the underwriter. Vote resulted: Aye: Clark, Imperial, Nunez, Taylor, Tran No: None Absent: None Abstain: None The Chairman declared said motion duly carried and so ordered. CDCMIN: 10-25-05 Paoe #2 0 0 3. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS - None 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS - None 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further action to be taken at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for November g`h at 8:00 PM. Respectfully submitted: Commission Secretary APPROVED: CHAT CDCMIN: 10-25-05 Page #3 1 11 L STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD ) 0 1, Nina Castruita, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the minutes from: October 25, 2005 were duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead Community Development Commission on the 25th of April 2006, by the following vote to wit: Yes: CLARK, IMPERIAL, NUNEZ, TAYLOR, TRAN No: NONE Absent: NONE Abstain: NONE ALVA u;jEt a Nina Castruita Secretary