HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-23MINUTES
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Cindy Finerty
Member Jim Ferguson
Member Richard S. Kelly
Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Jean M. Benson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
Stephen P. Deitsch, Assistant 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
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
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Steve Brooker, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Andrew Shouse, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the
Authority Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City
Council and Redevelopment Agency at 3:04 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at
4:03 p.m.
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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2008
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of October 9, 2008.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Approved 4-0-1 (Ferguson ABSTAINING).
B. HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES for September 10, 2008.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board, with
the exception of Ferguson ABSTAINING on Item A, 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
None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2008
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
XII. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Spiegel, second by Ferguson, and unanimous vote of the Authority
Board, Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
RA HELLE D. ' SS N, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
JEAN M. BENSON/CHAIRMAN
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