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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jim Ferguson
Member Cindy Finerty
Member Richard S. Kelly
Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Jean M. Benson
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
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Patrick Conlon, Director of the Office of Energy Management
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Doug Van Gelder, Director of Information Systems
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
John Rios, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Frank Taylor, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside CO. Sheriffs Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
With Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at 3:01 p.m. She
reconvened the meeting at 4:03 p.m.
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I11. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of June 12, 2008, and the
Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council, Redevelopment
Agency, and Housing Authority of June 19, 2008.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of May 7, 2008.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly and 5-0 vote of the Housing Authority, the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND PALM DESERT HOUSING
AUTHORITY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH
THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and
file the Update on the City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm
Desert Housing Authority Strategic Objectives. Motion was seconded by Finerty and
carried by a 5-0 vote.
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IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S AND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
(JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND
THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Mr. Ortega stated that on behalf of all the City employees that took part in
the preparation of the various budgets and supporting documents, this
document was presented to the City Council for the next fiscal year. Staff
felt confident it will continue to provide the residents with the level of services
they had become accustomed to. He also noted this item was a joint
consideration of the Redevelopment Agency, City Council, and Housing
Authority.
Chairman/Mayor Benson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in
FAVOR of or in OPPOSITION to this matter. With no testimony offered, she
declared the public hearing closed.
Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt:
1) City Council Resolution No. 08-64, adopting a City Program and Financial Plan for the
Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; 2) City Council Resolution No. 08-65,
establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2008-2009; 3) Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. 549, adopting a Redevelopment Agency Program and Financial Plan for
the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; 4) Housing Authority Resolution
No. HA-37, adopting a Housing Authority Program and Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year
July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; 5) City Council Resolution No. 08-66, setting the
Salary Schedule, Salary Ranges, and Allocated Classifications; and by Minute Motion: 6)
Approve Out -of -State Travel as listed in the accompanying staff report memo; waive further
reading and adopt: 7) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 552 and Housing Authority
Resolution No. HA-38, approving the Administrative Plan for the Palm Desert Housing
Authority pertaining to the management and operations of the affordable rental units.
Motion was seconded by Finerty.
Member/Councilman Kelly stated he would vote no on this item because he
didn't think it was a deficit budget, and it would get bad press and send the
wrong message. He said all the revenue wasn't included and knew the
budget would have beginning fund balances from last year.
Mr. Ortega stated staff was recommending adoption of a balanced budget
that was using reserved funds to make it a balanced budget.
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Chairman/Mayor Benson called for the vote, and the motion carried by a 4-1 vote,
with Kelly voting NO.
X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Ortega thank
B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
None
XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and unanimous vote of the Authority
Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 7:15.p.m.
ATTEST:
CHELLE D. KLAS'N, SE RETAY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
M. BENS
CHAIRMAN
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