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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-26MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson Member Jim Ferguson arrived at 3:10 p.m. Member Cindy Finerty Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Richard S. Kelly 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 Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety Patrick Conlon, Director of the Office of Energy Management Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk With Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board at 3:03 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:02 p.m. MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 26, 2007 III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of April 12, 2007. Rec: Approve as presented. B. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of March 7, 2007. Rec: Receive and file. Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 5-0 vote of the Authority Board. 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 THE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES AND RELATED ACTIONS. Member Ferguson questioned why Council was considering a ratification as opposed to approval. Mr. Ortega replied that the decision was left to the Housing Commission, and approval by Council would make their decision effective. Upon further question, Mr. Ortega replied the Agency had not started paying on the increase. Housing Authority Administrator Janet Moore replied the increase would be effective July 1. She explained the item was considered a ratification, because in the approval of their contract, a $1/per door increase is allowed subject to review of their performance by the Housing Commission. She said the Commission did that by sending a survey to every resident. The Commission reviewed the results along with staff, and they agreed to the increase that's allowed by the contract. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 26, 2007 Member Spiegel moved to, Minute Motion: 1) Ratify an adjustment to the management fee pursuant to the agreement (Contract No. HA25970) by and between the Palm Desert Housing Authority and Ray, Douglas, Ann, and Patrick Inc., a.k.a. RPM Company, Lodi, California, from $33 to $34 per door; 2) continue approval of management services for Country Village Apartments pursuant to the agreement (Contract No. HA23240A) with RPM Company in the amount of $2,500 per month plus 10% supervision fee on all Agency -approved replacements and capital repair costs. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote. 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 26, 2007 XII. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Authority Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m. ATTEST: RACHEL E D. I<E SS ECRETARY PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY ARD S. ELLY, CHAI 4