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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-25MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kelly convened the meeting at 3:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson Member Jim Ferguson Member Cindy Finerty Member Robert A. Spiegel Chairman Richard S. Kelly Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director Robert W. Hargreaves, Assistant City Attorney Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM for Community 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 Steve Smith, Acting Director of Community Development Patrick Conlon, Director of Office of Energy Management Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Jorge Rodriguez, Fire Marshal, Palm Desert Fire Dept./Riverside Co. Fire/CDF Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Upon a motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:05 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:01 p.m. MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JANUARY 25, 2007 HI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of January 11, 2007. Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, 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 None VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, AND SITE RENOVATIONS AT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY KNOWN AS LAGUNA PALMS (CONTRACT NO. HA25760). Member Spiegel noted only one bid was received for a project worth more than $5 million. Project CoordinatorJames Conway explained an extensive outreach to more than 300 contractors and subcontractors was conducted with the assistance of the construction management firm. At the pre -bid meeting at City Hall and site visit following, some 22 companies attended, indicating more attraction to this project than some in the past. He said that led to several RFIs (Requests For Information) from the contractors, leading staff to believe they would be bidding the project; however, in the end, only one bid was received. Responding to question, Mr. Conway replied construction management firm and staff reached out to some companies for feedback and their response was that they had other projects that were new construction, obtaining bonding with their other projects not yet finished, commitments to other 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JANUARY 25, 2007 projects they could not finish in time, and redevelopment/renovation projects tended to be more complicated than some contractors were willing to undertake. He pointed out that similar projects in the past received no bids. Responding to question about the project site, Mr. Conway said it was just east of Portola Avenue on Santa Rosa Way, with 48 units. He said initially, the project was estimated to cost around $100,000/unit. The bid by Portrait Homes was carefully analyzed by City staff, senior estimators on the City's approved list of professional construction management firms, and by the project architect. Vice Chairman Benson asked if it would be cheaper to tear them all down and start over. Mr. McCarthy added that production of new units cost about $200,000 a unit. If a demolition was done, a great cost of abatement would be incurred. He went on to say, the cost of acquisition and cost of rehabilitation ranged about $160,000 per unit. He said renovation would be Tess expensive. Responding to question, he replied the units could provide a longevity of 30-35 years once they're finished. Responding to question regarding the tenants, Mr. McCarthy stated the tenants were permitted to abate over time and only four units remain occupied. Those tenants will be relocated in the interim with the intent to do the renovation with the property vacant. Member Finerty asked what was the anticipated time span of the project. Mr. Conway replied the contract for the renovation specified 210 calendar days. Responding to question, he said the Housing Authority properties had an existing waiting list, anticipating the list for Laguna Palms would grow once the improvements were made. Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the subject contract to Portrait Homes, Inc., Corona, Califomia, in the amount of $5,047,924; 2) authorize the Director of Finance to set aside the amount of $504,792 as 10% contingency for the project (use of contingency requires additional action); 3) authorize the Chairman to execute the contract; 4) appropriate $2,400,000 to Account No. 871-8610-466-4001 from Account No. 870-4481-464-4001; 5) appropriate $3,152, 716 to Account No. 871-8610-466-4001 from Unobligated Housing Authority Funds. Motion was seconded by Ferguson and carried by a 5-0 vote. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JANUARY 25, 2007 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 On a motion by Ferguson, second by Spiegel, and unanimous vote of the Authority Board, Chairman Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m. ATTEST: RAC ELL D. , SECRETARY PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY 'kfCHARD S. KELLY, CH IRMAN 4