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M/S Christensen/Navas to approve the Minutes for April 12, 2012 with minor revisions. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. One Member wanted greater clarity on why certain items were not on the agenda and responded to, but the minutes said these were going to be addressed at today's meeting. She asked if Mr. Ponty had flagged everything that should be at the next agenda. He responded that it is helpful if there is consensus on what is to be addressed at the next meeting. Member Navas suggested reordering a certain item on the Agenda. Chair Holland concurred and moved agenda item VII to the front of agenda item V. Item VII was addressed first. VII. Oral Communications from the Successor Agency Contact a. Update from State Department of Finance Brian Ponty b. Update on Audit Brian Ponty c. Update on Legal Expenses Pamela Thompson Mr. Ponty provided some clarifying comments about the ROPS before the Board which is revised and it includes the corrected citations. On page three the change was the funding source for the Successor Agency and an addition (item 21) (of page one) relating to the audit of the former redevelopment agency. Mr. Ponty noted that the Department of Finance (DOF) informed staff that they were disallowing certain items. He provided further details on which items of the first ROPS were disallowed. Mr. Ponty cross referenced those items and row numbers to the current ROPS in front of the Oversight Board and noted the changes made. Ms. Ramirez said that the only items disqualified were items six and seven, and that the DOF requested further information and they identified other items as administrative costs. Mr. Ponty cross referenced the items from the letter to the first ROPS that had been approved. He provided details on various bonds that had been issued to clarify the items on the ROPS. Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, was asked to respond to items related to the legal budget. She handed out a proposed budget of$24,000 and commented that to date $2,500 has been spent. Mr. Ponty continued explaining the items which were disallowed item by item. On item #9 Mr. Ekern, Director of Community Development, provided details on the agreement between City Hall and the US Postal Service. Regarding item #16 (legal fees for Mr. Labadie) the Department of Finance believes this should be within the Administrative Budget. Ms. Ramirez said that staff is trying to work with the Department of Finance to provide additional information. She also said staff is asking for time to review the details, the first ROPS, and possibly the second ROPS. Mr. Labadie added that such items cannot be processed until the Department of Finance approves them. Mr. Ponty then provided an update on the audit of the Redevelopment Agency. The Chair said since this is completed then move to item V and