HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-08Special Meeting Minutes
City of Huntington Beach Oversight Board of the Successor Agency
of the Former City of Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
5:30 PM - Room B-7
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
CALL TO ORDER — 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Boardman, Bone, Fritzal, and Carchio
ABSENT: L. Dunn, A. Dunn, and Delgado
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Secretary Flynn
SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, Secretary Flynn announced one supplemental communication
received after distribution of the agenda packet:
Agenda Item #4, submitted by Finance Director Lori Ann Farrell, entitled "Independent Accountants' Report on
Applying Agreed -Upon Procedures Pursuant to AB 1484 (All Other Funds)", dated September 30, 2012.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Limited to 3 minutes per person): None.
BUSINESS
1. Introduced and Administered Oath of Office to Huntington Beach Mayor Connie Boardman
The newest member of the Oversight Board, Mayor Connie Boardman, who replaced outgoing Mayor Don
Hansen, introduced herself to the Board and to the others present at the meeting. The Oath of Allegiance was
administered to Board Member Boardman by Board Secretary Flynn.
2. Elected a 2013 Chair and Vice Chair for the Oversight Board
As the terms for the Chair and Vice Chair positions elected for the calendar year of 2012 have expired, a
motion was made by Carchio, second Fritzal to elect Board Member Boardman to serve as Chair of the
Oversight Board to the Successor Agency of the former City of Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency
for the 2013 calendar year. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Boardman, Bone, Fritzal, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: L. Dunn, A. Dunn, Delgado
A motion was made by Boardman, second Fritzal to elect Board Member Carchio to serve as Vice Chair of
the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency of the former City of Huntington Beach Redevelopment
Agency for the 2013 calendar year. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Boardman, Bone, Fritzal, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: L. Dunn, A. Dunn, Delgado
3. Adopted Resolutions by the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach relating to the Transfer of Ownership/Sale and Conveyance of
Real Properties in the City of Huntington Beach current sites of the Surf Museum, 5th/Main St. paved
walkway, Big 0 Tires, and under construction Van's Skate Park
Susan Y. Apy, Attorney at Law for the firm of Kane, Ballmer and Berkman discussed why there was a need for
conveyance from the Successor Agency to the City of Huntington Beach of the properties affected in
Resolutions. 2013-01 through -03, and indicated AB 1484 addressed properties which, like these, were utilized
for Government Use. She also discussed the property affected by Resolution 2013-04 stating the resolution
would authorize the sale of the property and the proceeds of the sale would be paid to the taxing agency in
accordance with AB 1484.
Discussion ensued between the Board and Ms. Apy regarding the Department of Finance's (DOF) review and
authority to make a determination as to the validity of the transfers and sale. She also discussed the timeframe
available to the DOF for that review and response back to the Board.
A motion was made by Carchio, second Fritzal to adopt Resolution No. 2013-01, "A Resolution of the
Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach
Directing the Transfer of Ownership of Real Property in Accordance with Health and Safety Code Section
34181(a) [APN NO. 024-147-01];" and, Resolution No. 2013-02, "A Resolution of the Oversight Board of
the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Directing the
Transfer of Ownership of Real Property in Accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34181(a) [APN
NO. 024-153-21];" and, Resolution No. 2013-03, "A Resolution of the Oversight Board of the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Directing the Transfer of Ownership
of Real Property in Accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34181(a) [APN NO. 142-073-03];"
and, Resolution No. 2013-04, "A Resolution of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement and
Directing the Transfer of Ownership of Real Property in Accordance with Health and Safety Code Section
34181(a) [APN Nos. 142-081-06, 142-081-09, 142-081-10, 142-081-11, 142-081-12, and 142-081-28]."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Boardman, Bone, Fritzal, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: L. Dunn, A. Dunn, Delgado
4. Public Comment Session held on the Due Diligence Review of the Non -Housing Redevelopment Funds,
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34179.5 and 34179.6 [Assembly Bill 1484]
Lori Ann Farrell, Director of Finance gave a brief overview of the Audit, and the reasons for, and the scope of
the presented Review. She addressed questions raised by Vice Chair Carchio regarding the process which
would be followed if the DOF disagreed with the Audit and any appeal or legal remedies available to the Board
if that were to happen.
Chair Boardman opened the public comment portion of the meeting pertaining to the Due Diligence Review for
the Non -Housing Redevelopment Funds as required by Health and Safety Code Section 34179.6 (Assembly
Bill 1484). Secretary Flynn announced there were no persons present to speak to the item, nor had any written
communications been received.
Chair Boardman then moved and Fritzal seconded a motion to receive and file the Due Diligence Review
for the Non -Housing Redevelopment Funds in anticipation of consideration of resolution of approval at
January 15, 2013, Oversight Board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Boardman, Bone, Fritzal, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSENT: L. Dunn, A. Dunn, Delgado
5. Approved and adopted Special Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Carchio, second Fritzal to approve and adopt the minutes of the Oversight Board
Special Meeting of August 23, 2012, and approve and adopt the minutes of the Oversight Board Special
Meeting of November 16, 2012, and as written and on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES:' Bone, Fritzal, and Carchio
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Boardman
ABSENT: L. Dunn, A. Dunn, Delgado
MEMBER REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chair Boardman indicated that she has heard from other board members that they would like a presentation on
legal representation and indemnification which cover Oversight Boards. Attorney Apy indicated that she would
provide information about increases in immunity which came through AB 1484 at an upcoming meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 5:30 PM at City Hall, 2000 Main Street,
Civic Center Lower Level, Room B-8.
*6anL. Flynn
Secretary of the Huntington Beach
Oversight Board of the Successor
Agency of the Former City of
Huntington Beach, California
Redevelopment Agency
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Connie Boardman
Chair of the Huntington Beach
Oversight Board of the Successor
Agency of the Former City of
Huntington Beach, California
Redevelopment Agency
Huntington Beach Oversight Board
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