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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-18MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 4:02 p.m. H. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Vice Chairman Buford A. Crites Member Jim Ferguson Member Richard S. Kelly Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, ACM/Director of Administrative Services Robert W. Hargreaves, Deputy City Attorney Carlos L. Ortega, RDA Executive Director Patrick Conlon, Director of Building and Safety Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Joseph S. Gaugush, Engineering Manager J. Luis Espinoza, Finance Operations Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Deputy City Clerk III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of October 14, 1999. Rec: Approve as presented. MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAI. of Budget Amendment for the Housing Authority Property Management Company, RPM Company (Contract No. R13771). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the addition of a full-time maintenance supervisory position at an hourly range of $15.00 to $18.00 per hour; 2) approve a budget increase of $50,000 to the on -site management properties payroll expense line items allocated on a percentage of units per property -- funds are available from the projected net operating income. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a Capital Reserve Study of the Housing Authority Properties (Contract No HA16830). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve the subject contract with Association Reserves, Inc., Calabasas, California, for the preparation of a Capital Reserve Study of the seven Housing Authority Properties; 2) appropriate $26,490 from the Property Reserve Fund balance to cover same. Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Crites, second by Councilmember Benson, and unanimous vote of the Housing Authority Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) (Continued from the meetings of October 14, and October 28, 1999). Mr. Ortega stated that documents had previously been provided to City Council/Agency Board/Housing Authority Board, and there was question as to who would comprise the Appeals Board; Council indicated they would prefer a body other than Council hear initial appeals. Therefore, staff recommended the Housing Commission fulfill that purpose; the 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * necessary changes were made in the required legal documents, as noted on the agenda. He said then if a party was unsatisfied with the Housing Commission's decision, they could approach the City Council at that time. Councilman/Member/Member Kelly moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No 99-104, rescinding Resolution No. 99-86 and appointing members of the Relocation Appeals Board; 2) waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 926A to second reading, designating the Relocation Appeals Board to hear appeals from determinations of the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Housing Authority; 3) waive further reading and adopt City Council Resolution No. 99-105, amending Resolution No. 99-85; 4) waive further reading and adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 383, amending Resolution No. 380; 5) waive further reading and adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. HA-10, amending Resolution No. HA-8. Motion was seconded Councilman/Member/Member Ferguson and carried by unanimous vote. VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION —" A. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mr. Ortega asked for Council's consideration of taking action on an additional item of Housing Authority business. Ms. Teresa LaRocca, Housing Manager, stated that in addition to the action taken on Item C of the Consent Calendar, Capital Reserve Study, staff requested consideration of adding $2,720 to that just approved for a reserve analysis of the Santa Rosa Apartments. Member Kelly moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Add a reserve analysis of the Santa Rosa Apartments property in the amount of $2,720 to the Capital Reserve Study to be performed by Association Reserves, Inc., Calabasas, California; 2) appropriate said amount from the Property Reserve Fund Balance for same. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Crites and carried by unanimous vote. B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1999 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * X. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Crites, second by Member Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Housing Authority Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m. ATTEST: SX--i RACI-IELLE D. KLASSEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY '4t, ROBERT A. SPIEGB .RMAN 4