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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-13MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Jim Ferguson Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community Services Homer Croy, ACM for Development Services Justin McCarthy, ACM for Redevelopment Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Phil Drell, Director of Community Development Dan Kaiser, Deputy Building Official J. Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director Mark Diercks, Transportation Engineer David Avila, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside County Fire Dept./CDF Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Upon a motion by Crites, second by Spiegel, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board, Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 3:00 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of March 23, 2006. Rec: Approve as presented. r MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 13, 2006 B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Solicit Proposals for the Design/Build of New Carport Structures and Photovoltaic Solar Arrays at the Palm Village Apartments (Contract No. HA25090). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize solicitation of proposals for the design/build of new carport structures and photovoltaic arrays at the Palm Village Apartments. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Solicit Proposals for the Design/Build of New Monument Signs at One Quail Place (Contract No. HA25100). Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize solicitation of proposals for the design/build of new monument signs at One Quail Place to provide site identification in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Upon motion by Crites, second by Benson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 4-0 vote, with Vice Chairman Kelly ABSENT. IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None V. RESOLUTIONS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION OF AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE MANAGEMENT FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION C-27 (IV) OF THE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND RAY, DOUGLAS, ANN, AND PATRICK INC., A.K.A. RPM COMPANY (CONTRACT NO. HA23240). Mr. Ortega reviewed the staff report, noting that this involved the compensation paid by the Housing Authority to a private entity for management of the Housing Authority properties. The agreement included provision for increase in the management fee. He noted that the Housing Commission recommended approval of the adjustment to the fee. Member Crites moved to, by Minute Motion, ratify an adjustment to the management fee pursuant to the Agreement for Management Services with RPM Company from $32 to $33 per door. Motion was seconded by Spiegel and carried by a 4-0-1 vote, with Vice Chairman Kelly ABSTAINING. MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 13, 2006 VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS None X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY None XI. ADJOURNMENT Member Spiegel moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Motion was seconded by Crites and carried by a 5-0 vote of the Authority Board. JIM F ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEIV, SECRETARY PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY SON, CHAIRMAN