DOCSLIB.ORG

2020-05-28-Finance-Audit-Committee-Agenda.Pdf

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
2020-05-28-Finance-Audit-Committee-Agenda.Pdf AGENDA FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE MAY 28, 2020 PUBLIC MEETING 2:00 P.M. Members Terry Tornek, Mayor Margaret McAustin, District 2 John J. Kennedy, District 3 Victor Gordo, District 5 STAFF Matthew Hawkesworth, Director of Finance Theresa Fuentes, Assistant City Attorney Gloria Acevedo, Recording Secretary MISSION STATEMENT The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services, responsive to our entire community and consistent with our history, culture and unique character. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available at all Pasadena City Council meetings. Assistive Listening headphones and neckloops can be checked out 20.20000at the desk of the Sergeant-at-Arms, located inside the City Council Chambers. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626)744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626)744-4124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación. Meetings are broadcast live on cable Channel 3 and on the Internet at http://pasadena.granicus.com/mediaplayer.php?camera_id=2&publish_id=9 and https://www.pasadenamedia.org/watch/ (Click on Video Streamlining on the right side of the screen). Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed. Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-finance-committee/ Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Finance/Audit Committee after distribution of the agenda packet will be posted online and listed as: “Supplemental Agenda Material Received after the Posting of the agenda” PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020, THE SPECIAL FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING FOR MAY 28, 2020 AT 2:00 P.M. WILL TAKE PLACE SOLELY BY VIDEOCONFERENCE/TELECONFERENCE. TO ACCESS THE MEETING: http://pasadena.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=9 AND WWW.PASADENAMEDIA.ORG In order to facilitate public participation at meetings held solely by electronic means, the City will accept public comment in the following manner: 1. Members of the public may submit comments of any length up to two hours prior to the start of the meeting, at the following email address: [email protected] Please be aware that, while these comments will be provided to the members of the body and will become part of the meeting record, they will not be read aloud. Any comment submitted in this fashion will be forwarded to the legislative body prior to the start of the meeting. 2. During the meeting, members of the public may submit up to 200 words regarding items on the agenda, at the following webpage: www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/public-comment If you wish your comments to be read aloud during the meeting, please indicate so on the form. If you submit more than one form, only the first one received will be read aloud. The City reserves the right to summarize comments if necessary for the orderly and timely flow of the meeting. All comments in their entirety will become part of the meeting record and will be forwarded to the legislative body. 3. If assistance is needed by phone, please call the City Clerk’s Office at: (626) 744-4124. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT BECAUSE YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY AS SET FORTH ABOVE, CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT (626) 744-4124 OR [email protected]. SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE MAY 28, 2020 Public Meeting: 2:00 P.M. Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249 PUBLIC MEETING - 2:00 P.M. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS PUBLIC COMMENT – LIMITED TO ITEMS ON THIS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA AND WILL BE HEARD AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS CONSIDERED NEW BUSINESS 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WHITE NELSON DIEHL EVANS LLP FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020 – 2022, WITH TWO ONE YEAR OPTIONS 2. ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY FINANCIAL DISCUSSION 3. FY 2021 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET DISCUSSION 4. AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2020 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET 5. AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET INFORMATION ONLY 6. Capital Improvement Program FY 2020 Quarter Monitoring Report Activity Through March 31, 2020 7. Work Plan for Upcoming Finance Committee Meeting Recording Secretary 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting February 24, 2020 Regular Meeting March 9, 2020 Cancellation of Regular Meeting March, 23, 2020 Cancellation of Regular Meeting April 13, 2020 Cancellation of Regular Meeting April 27, 2020 Cancellation of Regular Meeting May 11, 2020 Cancellation of Regular Meeting May 25, 2020 Cancellation of Regular Meeting ADJOURN 2 Attachment 1 Department of Finance AWARD AUDIT CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020 TO 2022 PLUS TWO OPTIONAL YEARS TO WHITE NELSON DIEHL EVANS, LLP Robert Ridley Controller May 28, 2020 Finance/Audit Committee/City Council Item 1 (Finance/Audit Committee); Item XX (City Council) Selection Process Department of Finance • City Charter Requirement to hire auditor • Requested from bidders: > Enhanced audit - samples from all funds required > Description of how sampling from all funds will be accomplished > Cost of sampling from all funds > Increased effort on the part of staff and auditor due to the impact of COVID-19 2 Selection Process Department of Finance • Followed GFOA recommended process • RFP packets were made available on the City’s website > Finance Department directly notified 18 firms • PlanetBids Online System > 23 Vendors downloaded the Request for Proposals • Seven proposals were received 3 Selection Process Department of Finance • Top four firms were interviewed • Selection Panel composed of: > Director of Finance > Controller > Assistant General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power > Director of Finance, Pasadena Center Operating Company > Two Principal Accountants • White Nelson Diehl Evans, LLP (WNDE) was selected as the first choice by the Selection Panel 4 Selection Process Department of Finance SCORING MATRIX FIRM PERSONNEL METHOD- SAMPLING DOLLAR LOCAL SMALL/MICRO TOTAL FIRM QUAL. QUAL. OLOGY METHOD COST BID PREFERENCE PREFERENCE POINTS (25 Points) (25 Points) (10 Points) (15 Points) (15 Points) (5 Points) (5 Points) (100 Points) Eide Bailly 22 21 9 12 9 5 0 77.5 Lance Soll & Lunghard 22 23 9 12 13 0 0 79.3 Macias, Gini & O'Connell 24 23 10 13 10 0 0 79.3 White Nelson Diehl Evens 23 23 9 13 14 0 0 81.2 5 Recommended Firm Department of Finance • White Nelson Diehl Evans, LLP qualifications: > 90 years of auditing California government agencies > Eight city clients using the Tyler Munis Accounting System > Currently auditing over 100 California governmental agencies > Similar engagements with the Cities of: . Burbank . Santa Barbara . Santa Ana . Irvine . Lancaster 6 Recommended Firm Department of Finance • White Nelson Diehl Evans, LLP qualifications: > Experience with auditing water and/or power enterprises: . Burbank . Lancaster . Victorville . Coachella Water District . Orange County Water District 7 Recommended Firm Department of Finance • White Nelson Diehl Evans, LLP qualifications: > Fees: . $223,850 (FY 2020) . $223,850 (FY 2021) . $230,560 (FY 2022) . $237,470 (FY 2023) Optional Year . $244,600 (FY 2024) Optional Year > Cost of enhanced scope: . $30,950 (FY 2020) . $95,960 (FY 2020 to 2022) . $172,350 (FY 2020 to 2024) 8 Recommended Firm Department of Finance • White Nelson Diehl Evans qualifications: > Robert Callanan, CPA, Engagement Partner . Over twenty-nine years experience in governmental audits > Natin Patel, CPA, Technical Review Partner . Over thirty years experience in governmental audits > Kassie Radermacher, CPA, CFE, Enhanced Procedures Partner 9 Expanded Audit Scope Department of Finance • Expanded Audit Scope Methodology > Samples will be selected from all funds > All funds will have an individual materiality level determined > This means larger sample sizes and increased level of assurance, when auditors state “the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects” 10 Recommendation Department of Finance • Find that action is not subject to CEQA • Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with White Nelson Diehl Evans, LLP, selecting the enhanced scope with samples from all funds • Authorize the City Manager to award two one- year extensions for FY 2023 and FY 2024 11 May 28, 2020 TO: City Council Finance Committee FROM: Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) SUBJECT: RBOC Financial Status RECOMMENDATION This is an information item. BACKGROUND When it was decided in 2009 that the Rose Bowl Stadium was going to undergo a major renovation, the decision demonstrated that the City and RBOC believed in the viability and in the future of the fabled stadium. The renovation ultimately enabled the historic venue to continue to be one of the key centerpieces for Pasadena. But as the years have passed, new challenges have arisen, and the Stadium’s financial future is extremely fragile. Before we identify the challenges, let us not forget the incredible successes in recent years: The iconic Stadium underwent a major renovation, substantially completed in 2013. Legacy Connections (d.b.a. Legacy Foundation) was created in 2013 and has raised millions of dollars in much-needed capital funds for the Rose Bowl. The use of the Stadium has expanded well-beyond college football, as music, international soccer and enterprise event strategies have proven to be successful. Brookside Golf Course continues to have an outstanding reputation and serves as a venue for other key revenue sources (e.g. music festival). Relationships with the Rose Bowl neighbors have improved, a very important step if the RBOC is going to be successful in the long-term. Over the past ten years, the RBOC has had success in keeping the Stadium relevant. Some aspects of the RBOC business model exceeded expectations while others have not.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Inland Empire As an Effective Intermediary Between Local EMPIRE Outlook Is the First in Many to and Statewide Authority
    INLAND SOLID EMPLOYMENT GAINS his issue of Inland Empire as an effective intermediary between local EMPIRE Outlook is the first in many to and statewide authority. document positive economic news Tfor the Inland Empire. In prior issues, we Finally, we analyze the two competing OUTLOOK have examined the region’s ongoing high proposals for a new professional football unemployment and struggle to emerge stadium in the Los Angeles area (p.18). from the recession. The most recent data The downtown site is vying with a Economic and Political Analysis show solid employment gains that outpace proposal locating the stadium in the City Volume III | Issue 1 | Spring 2012 the improvement statewide and even of Industry, significantly closer to the nationally. Inland Empire. INSIDE We begin with a close look at recent On May 15, 2012, the Inland Empire unemployment data (p.2). The Inland Center, in partnership with the UCLA The Inland Empire Strikes Back Empire unemployment rate was at 12.5 Anderson Forecast, will hold the third pg. 2-11 percent in January, 2012. While still high, CMC-UCLA Inland Empire Forecast this is an improvement of 1.2 percentage Conference at the Miramonte Resort & Councils of Government: Effective in the IE points over the previous eight months. Spa in Indian Wells. Jerry Nickelsburg pg. 12-17 California’s unemployment rate declined of UCLA Anderson Forecast will present by 1.0 percentage points and the national the state and national forecast and Will Professional Football Return rate by 0.7 percentage points over the Professor Marc Weidenmier of CMC to SoCal? same eight month period.
    [Show full text]
  • 10223-10225 S Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA 90303 Automotive, Retail Or Office - Exceptional Stadium Location
    AVAILABLE - LEASE or SALE ±4,000 SF 10223-10225 S Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA 90303 Automotive, Retail or Office - Exceptional Stadium Location Rick Gold Thomas Patriarca NAI Director Senior Vice President 310.440.8500 310.806.6104 [email protected] [email protected] Cal DRE Lic #00549936 Cal DRE Lic #01249952 10223-10225 S Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA Site Plan & Property Highlights Highlights • Unique opportunity for prime location, exposure and PRIME SITE DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM visibility; 36,891 Average Daily Traffic Volume THE PROPOSED • Directly across from the proposed L.A. Clippers NBA NEW CLIPPERS ARENA basketball arena • Just two blocks south of the new SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL L.A. Rams and Chargers • 4,000 s.f. building, masonry construction on a 10,890 s.f. lot • 73 feet of frontage on Prairie Avenue facing Clippers Arena • Favorable C-2 zoning with multiple allowed uses • Ideally situated near entertainment districts, amenities and stadium parking lots • APN: 4034-012-002 • Year Built - 1988 10223-10225 S Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA Area Overview Located six miles east of the Pacific Ocean, and twelve miles from Downtown 10223-10225 S. Prairie is located just two blocks south of the new SoFi Stadium Los Angeles Inglewood has a diverse economic base supported by a business- home of NFL L.A Rams & Chargers. The 70,000 seat open air stadium is friendly City Government. Its prime location and access to key transportation expandable up to 100,000 seats and will host the 2022 Super Bowl and opening facilities including Metro Green Line, Century Freeway (I-105), San Diego Freeway and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympics.
    [Show full text]
  • Coachella Valley Independent
    5/5/2021 Arena Rush: The Oak View Group's Hurry to Get Construction Started on Its 10,000-Seat Facility Has Rankled Palm Desert City Officials... -COACHELLA VALLEY- INDEPENDENT LOCAL ISSUES Arena Rush: The Oak View Group's Hurry to Get Construction Started on Its 10,000-Seat Facility Has Rankled Palm Desert City Officials-and Led to a Lawsuit • by Kevin Fitzgerald May 3rd, 2021 https://cvindependent.com/2021/05/arena-rush-the-oak-view-groups-hurry-to-get-construction-started-on-its-10000-seat-facility-has-rankled-palm-des... 1/11 5/5/2021 Arena Rush: The Oak View Group's Hurry to Get Construction Started on Its 10,000-Seat Facility Has Rankled Palm Desert City Officials... The Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) provided the Independent with this photo of grading machinery on the land being leased by the Oak View Group for the construction of a new 10,000 seat arena. The Coachella Valley has been teased with the promise of a new, 10,000-seat arena since June 2019, when the Oak View Group announced it would be partnering with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to build the sports and entertainment venue in downtown Palm Springs. However, the pandemic changed those plans. The partnership with Agua Caliente dissolved, and the Oak View Group announced last September that the arena would instead be built just north of the Palm Desert city line near the intersection of Cook Street and Varner Road, right next to the Interstate 10 freeway, on land owned by the H.N.
    [Show full text]
  • July 19, 2021
    Oak View Group Inks Deal With Ticketmaster To Provide Ticketing Services At UBS Arena, Home of the New York Islanders Ticketmaster’s Leading Digital Ticketing to Support Concerts and Sporting Events at New UBS Arena, Climate Pledge Arena, Moody Center, Coachella Valley Arena, Savannah Arena, and Co-op Live NEW YORK (July 19, 2021) - UBS Arena, the New York metropolitan area’s most anticipated live entertainment venue and future home of the New York Islanders Hockey Club, today announced a long-term partnership with Ticketmaster, the global leader in ticketing, to employ their latest venue and ticketing technology at the arena. The deal also includes five additional Oak View Group (OVG) world-class arenas including Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Coachella Valley Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Savannah Arena, and Co-op Live in Manchester, England. UBS Arena is a $1.1 billion multi purpose venue under construction adjacent to the Belmont Park racetrack. The world class entertainment venue, with its timeless and classic design, will bridge its iconic past with today’s advanced technology and amenities. In addition to being the new home to the famed New York Islanders Hockey Club, UBS Arena is designed with a sharp focus on music and will create special experiences for both artists and audiences. The state of the art arena, opening in the fall, will deliver an unmatched live entertainment experience with clear sightlines and premier acoustics to even more guests than ever before. “OVG is setting a new standard for arenas with world class hospitality and state of the art technology.
    [Show full text]
  • Kuwait Signs LNG Import Deal with GAS-Rich Qatar
    SUBSCRIPTION TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014 JAMADA ALTHANI 29, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Info minister Assad seeks Bouteflika Outrage over describes media re-election as sworn in as banana insult as double-edged Syrian civil president to footballer sword 3 war rages7 for10 4th term in18 Spain Kuwait signs LNG import Max 39º Min 26º deal with gas-rich Qatar High Tide 00:05 & 11:42 KPC, Qatargas eye greater cooperation Low Tide 05:59 & 16:38 40 PAGES NO: 16150 150 FILS KUWAIT: Kuwait has signed a contract to import liquefied reserves and produces around 1.3 billion cubic feet per day natural gas (LNG) from fellow Gulf state Qatar to help meet (2011 figures), up 15 percent from 2010 production. Kuwait its energy needs to the end of 2014, state news agency needs natural gas supplies for electricity generation, water KUNA reported on Sunday. desalination and its petrochemical operations as well as for The announcement follows on the heels of a successful use in enhanced oil recovery techniques. mediation effort by Kuwait to help resolve a diplomatic dis- Growing demand and the failure to develop local sources pute between Qatar and fellow Gulf Cooperation Council has put pressure on Kuwait to turn to imports. Kuwait relies states, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. on a diversity of suppliers. It has deals with Royal Dutch Shell In March, the three withdrew their ambassadors from Doha, and Swiss-based trader Vitol to supply it LNG during the alleging that Qatar was interfering in internal affairs and peak power demand period from April to October over the supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, which has been last four summers.
    [Show full text]
  • Coachella Festival Heats Up
    Girl Power Losing My Religion DailyTITAN Profile on a fitness diva and a girl Dave Bruemmer discusses the cre- www.dailytitan.comO fighter INTROSPECT, p. 8 ation of the universe OPINION, p. 5 S ursday Volume 84, Issue 46 May 3, 2007 DT S V C ST U, F Healthy A ʻFinalʼ Food Coachella Festival Heats Up Tip For Needed the Year BY CARLA BOUBES BY JENNIFER CHURCH Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] [email protected] With a vast selection of restaurants Many students are bracing them- available on campus, Cal State Ful- selves for the looming finals week as lerton students have a lot to choose papers and projects are due and time from. is quickly running out. Preparation Fast-food diners, such as Carl’s Jr. and study tactics can make or break and Busy Bee Asian Food, offer stu- final grades. While Cal State Fuller- dents on the go a quick and inexpen- ton students collectively agree that sive meal. However, among the many time management is the key, they restaurants available to the hungry have varying studying strategies that student body, students looking for a work best for them. healthy meal have to search a little “For science and calculus classes, harder. the biggest part of [studying] is mem- “Usually I get the sandwiches,” orizing,” said electrical engineering said pre-medicine student Michelle major Bruno Ferreira. Suazo, 25. “Whatever is not fried.” e 20-year-old junior said his Suazo said she believes the current professors tipped him and his class- selection of choices could improve in mates off with the advice at the start terms of their nutrition value, and of the semester.
    [Show full text]
  • Tayte Williams a Member of Cali- Fornia's Electoral College Holds up Her Ballot for Vice President-Elect, Sen. Kamala Harris A
    Los Angeles Community Reflects on the Long-Lasting Imprints of Civic Leader Mark Ridley-Thomas Iconic Actor and Noted Athlete as He Prepares to Embody the Tommy “Deebo” Lister, Found Title of City Councilmember Dead in Marina Del Rey Residence (See page A-9) (See page D-3) VOL. LXXXVI NO. 51, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years, The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself.” THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax “For Over Eighty Years The Voice of Our Community Speaking for Itself THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 Even in these challeng- SENTINEL SPECIAL REPORT ing times, Inglewood’s transformation from a South While many cities in Bay city that once made Southern California and headlines for its economic throughout the nation are and crime struggles, has wrestling with the econom- morphed into an economic ic and health impacts and powerhouse and develop- fallout of the COVID-19 ment oasis that has attracted pandemic – laying off hun- three professional sports dreds of employees, reduc- teams – the Rams, the Clip- ing municipal services to pers and the Chargers. It residents and delaying the has become the home to completion of long-prom- the headquarters of the Girl ised projects – the City of Scouts of Greater Los Ange- Inglewood is a sharp study les, as well as the L.A. Phil- in contrast. While also man- harmonic’s Youth Orchestra aging the consequences of program and its Frank Geh- the pandemic and ensur- ry-designed headquarters. ing the safety of both its Inglewood stands out as citizens and staff, the Ingle- Southern California’s most wood economic renaissance remarkable story of trans- is not only keeping its mo- formation and triumph.
    [Show full text]
  • Hubert Busby, Jr
    SHANNON MARTA BOXX LOSLOS ANGELESANGELES SOLSOL 20092009 SCHEDULESCHEDULE Table of Contents DATE TEAM TIME (PT) TV Sunday, March 29 Washington Freedom 3:00 PM FSC Sunday, April 5 @ Sky Blue FC (NJ/NY) 1:00 PM Sunday, April 19 FC Gold Pride 1:00 PM THE CLUB Saturday, April 25 @ Saint Louis Athletica 1:00 PM Staff Directory . .2 Media Access . .3 Saturday, May 2 @ Boston Breakers 4:00 PM Team Overview/Key Dates . .4 Sunday, May 10 Boston Breakers 1:00 PM Blue Star, LLC . .5 Friday, May 15 Sky Blue FC (NJ/NY) 7:30 PM AEG . .6 Sunday, May 24 @ FC Gold Pride 4:00 PM FSC Charlie Naimo, General Manager . .7 Saturday, May 30 Saint Louis Athletica 4:00 PM Abner Rogers, Head Coach . .8 Wednesday, June 3 Chicago Red Stars 7:30 PM Hubert Busby, Jr. and Neil Powell, Coaching Staff . .9 Sunday, June 7 Washington Freedom 3:00 PM FSC Saturday, June 13 @ Sky Blue FC (NJ/NY) 4:00 PM Sunday, June 21 FC Gold Pride 3:00 PM FSC THE STADIUM Wednesday, June 24 @ Saint Louis Athletica 5:00 PM The Home Depot Center . .11-14 Saturday, June 27 Chicago Red Stars 12:00 PM Sunday, July 5 @ Washington Freedom 3:00 PM FSC THE PLAYERS Wednesday, July 8 Saint Louis Athletica 12:00 PM 2009 Los Angeles Sol Roster . .15 Thursday, July 23 @ FC Gold Pride TBD 2009 Los Angeles Sol Players . .16-28 Sunday, August 2 @ Chicago Red Stars 3:00 PM FSC Sunday, August 9 @ Boston Breakers 1:00 PM Subject to change // all kick-off times listed in PT// Fox Soccer Channel (FSC) THE OPPONENTS Boston Breakers .
    [Show full text]
  • UMBC Announces Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
    UMBC announces Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena The dazzling new home of UMBC Athletics and the premier entertainment venue in southwest Baltimore County is getting a belated third birthday gift – a brand new name. The facility will now be known as Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Previously known as the UMBC Event Center, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena opened in February 2018. Six weeks later, the UMBC men’s basketball team celebrated its remarkable NCAA Tournament victory before frenzied supporters on its hardwood floor. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the Retriever volleyball team compete in the state-of-art facility. Additionally, all 400-plus UMBC student-athletes regularly utilize the building’s academic, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and other athletics’ department services. Oak View Group Facilities manages and operates Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, securing and scheduling concerts, family shows, conventions, trade shows, all UMBC commencement ceremonies, and community events such as cheerleading competitions, career and job fairs, and more. In just three short years, OVG Facilities has entertained over 400,000 people at more than 300 events in the venue. OVG Facilities, in partnership with many of the top concert promoters and live content providers, helped bring Bob Dylan, Shinedown, for King and Country, the Avett Brothers, The Millennium Tour, Rob Thomas, all sold out performances, as well as the late Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt and The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters to UMBC. UMBC President Dr. Freeman Hrabowski said, "The partnership between UMBC and Chesapeake Employers Insurance represents not only an investment in our campus, but also in the region.
    [Show full text]
  • REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of DIRECTORS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT of ORANGE COUNTY 18700 Ward Street, Board Room, Fountain Vall
    REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY 18700 Ward Street, Board Room, Fountain Valley, California April 17, 2019, 8:30 a.m. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS/PARTICIPATION At this time, members of the public will be given an opportunity to address the Board concerning items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Members of the public may also address the Board about a particular Agenda item at the time it is considered by the Board and before action is taken. If the item is on the Consent Calendar, please inform the Board Secretary before action is taken on the Consent Calendar and the item will be removed for separate consideration. The Board requests, but does not require, that members of the public who want to address the Board complete a voluntary “Request to be Heard” form available from the Board Secretary prior to the meeting. ITEMS RECEIVED TOO LATE TO BE AGENDIZED Determine need and take action to agendize items(s) which arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. (ROLL CALL VOTE: Adoption of this recommendation requires a two-thirds vote of the Board members present, or, if less than two-thirds of the Board members are present, a unanimous vote of those members present.) ITEMS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items and are distributed to a majority of the Board less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby of the District’s business office located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, California 92708, during regular business hours.
    [Show full text]
  • What Is the Environmental Impact?
    What is the environmental impact? desertsun.com/story/news/environment/2021/04/12/coachella-valley-hockey-arena-what-environmental- impact/7099195002 ENVIRONMENT What impact would the new Coachella Valley hockey arena have on the environment? Janet Wilson Palm Springs Desert Sun When Oak View Group, the would-be developer of a $250 million Coachella Valley hockey and entertainment arena, moved the project from Palm Springs to a spot along Interstate 10 near Palm Desert last year, many people breathed a sigh of relief. Downtown Palm Springs residents would be spared thousands of cars potentially clogging city streets. The owner of the new site, the H.N. and Frances Berger Foundation, won the major tenant it had long sought for the unincorporated Riverside County land. And OVG got a location that already had comprehensive environmental approvals from Riverside County, critical to its timeline to build the event complex for the 2022-23 American Hockey League season. But a potential monkey wrench has emerged again. Concerns are being raised about traffic, air pollution, wildlife and the water and electricity it will take to keep two ice rinks — one for games and one for practice — chilled in blazing summer heat. "Don't we have enough arenas?" said Robert Terry, co-founder of People Over Pollution and a Desert Hot Springs resident. "It's unnatural ... a desert environment could make much better use of our precious water than taking it to use for ice hockey." This week, with final approval votes by county planning commissioners and supervisors looming, a group called Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility submitted hefty comments to officials, contending that traffic traveling to and from games and concerts would produce illegally high levels of unhealthy smog and soot, and carcinogenic diesel fumes.
    [Show full text]
  • Official Visitor's Guide 2020
    LOS ANGELES LOS VISITOR’S OFFICIAL GUIDE PRESENTED BY THE LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD & CONVENTION TOURISM ANGELES LOS THE BY PRESENTED Official Visitor’s Guide 2020 2020 discoverlosangeles.com discover los angeles LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD download the app Fly above it all to the City of Angels. Cast yourself in the leading role during your next trip to the City of Angels. Stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, take in the action along Venice Beach or satisfy your inner foodie along the Sunset Strip. Discover Tinseltown with American — L.A.’s #1 airline. Book your LA adventure at aa.com American Airlines, aa.com and the Flight Symbol logo are marks of American Airlines, Inc. oneworld is a mark of the oneworld Alliance, LLC. © 2018 American Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved. WELCOME! Dynamic L.A. Ô đȦÈä×× á®÷Ɋ ä½áä× ½½þ®÷×Ú®áþɉ Welcome to Los Angeles, a dynamic, ever-evolving destination that thrives on authenticity and the unexpected. An inclusive place where everyone is welcome, the city proudly DODGER STADIUM celebrates its rich ethnic and cultural diversity throughout its distinct neighborhoods. A long-standing beacon for dreamers and innovators, L.A. is a city where new ideas are exchanged without judgment or limit. That’s why the world’s greatest artists, entertainers, and movers and shakers call it home. With its endless array of arts and cultural opportunities, L.A. offers visitors inspiration and creativity to discover around every corner. The current epicenter of culinary creativity, Los Angeles is home to influential tastemakers who unconventionally push the boundaries of experimentation.
    [Show full text]