HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-13 HC Regular Meeting MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Jann Buller, Commissioner Olivia Docken,
*Commissioner Dominic Moore, Commissioner Melody Morrison,
**Vice Chair Franchon-Marie Siddiq, Chair Kathleen Bauer
*Commissioner Moore arrived at 3:40 p.m.
**Vice Chair Siddiq arrived at 3:39 p.m.
Absent: Member Andy Firestine
Staff Present: Housing Manager Jessica Gonzales, Senior Management Analyst
Celina Cabrera, Senior Administrative Assistant Daniel Mora,
Recording Secretary Damian Olivares
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Housing Commission was called to order by Chair Bauer on
November 13, 2024, at 3:41 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall,
located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Vice Chair Siddiq
Seconded by: Commissioner Buller
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Vice Chair Siddiq
Seconded by: Commissioner Buller
Approve the Minutes of October 09, 2024.
Motion Carried
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4.b HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER
2024
Motion by: Vice Chair Siddiq
Seconded by: Commissioner Buller
Receive and file the Home Improvement Activity Report for September 2024.
Motion Carried
5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6.a RECOMMEND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
MOHAWK COMMERCIAL INC., FOR FLOOR COVERINGS AT PALM DESERT
HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES FOR FY 2024/2025
Celina Cabrera, Senior Management Analyst presented staff report and
responded to commissioner inquiries.
Motion by: Chair Bauer
Seconded by: Vice Chair Siddiq
Recommend the Palm Desert Housing Authority Board:
1. Authorize the use of Mohawk Commercial, Inc., an Omnia Partners
(“Omnia”) national government cooperative contract holder for systemwide
flooring solutions, contract number 2020002149, at the Palm Desert
Housing Authority (“Authority”) pursuant to Section 3.30.160(E) of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code.
2. Award a Short-Form Construction Contract with Mohawk Commercial, Inc.
for procurement and installation of floor coverings and related supplies
and services at the Authority’s properties for a term of one (1) year with an
option to renew the agreement for no more than four additional one-year
terms in an annual amount not to exceed $175,000.
3. Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute the
agreement and to take any necessary actions to facilitate execution of
contract with Mohawk Commercial, Inc., and any documents necessary to
effectuate the actions herewith.
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTIONS
None.
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7.b FALKENBERG/GILLIAM & ASSOCIATES (FGA) MONTHLY REPORTS FOR
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Representative of Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates, Cyndi Karp, provided the
reports for August and September and responded to commissioner inquiries.
Falkenburg/ Gilliam & Associates representative, Bart Young, expressed his
gratitude and appreciation.
7.c HOUSING COMMISSIONERS
None.
7.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Council member Kelly expressed her gratitude and appreciation of the Housing
Commission's continued support of the community.
7.e CITY STAFF
None.
7.f ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Housing Commission adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
9. PUBLIC NOTICES
Respectfully submitted,
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Damian Olivares
Recording Secretary
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Jessica Gonzales, Housing Manager
Secretary
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DATE APPROVED BY HOUSING COMMISSION
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