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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Benson convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Cindy Finerty
Member Jan C. Harnik
Member William R. Kroonen
Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Jean M. Benson
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
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
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bill Hunley, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Andrew Shouse, 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 3:02 p.m. She
reconvened the meeting at 4:01 p.m.
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III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of December 9, 2010.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Spiegel, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2011 MASTER LIST OF QUALIFIED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANTS FOR SERVICES VALUED
AT LESS THAN $25,000 PER PROJECT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH
THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) (Continued from the Meeting of December9,
2010).
Redevelopment Accountant Veronica Tapia stated staff went through the list
that was provided in December and reorganized it. She pointed out that the
local vendors were prioritized to the front of the list, which represented 40%
of the vendors, and then by region and out-of-state.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Spiegel asked if any vendors were removed
that weren't local.
Ms. Tapia responded the list was just reorganized.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Spiegel stated the Chamber of Commerce
is having a program on Saturday, March 19, 2011, on encouraging people
to purchase locally, which he was in favor. He said hopefully the people that
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will be making purchases will primarily search for local vendors and not go
outside the Valley.
Councilmember/Member Hamik stated the staff report indicated the
companies on the list were considered qualified for three years. She asked
if other people were eligible to be placed on the list or was the list comprised
every three years.
Ms. Tapia said the list was comprised every year, but once accepted, they
are allowed to remain on the list for three years.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Spiegel invited Barbara deBoom to comment
on the matter.
MS. BARBARA deBOOM, President/CEO of the Palm Desert Chamber of
Commerce, stated she liked the order in which the vendors were listed and
appreciated staff working with the Chamber.
Mayor/Chairman Benson noted the Housing Authority approved the list as
well
Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve the
2011 Consultant Master List as outlined in the accompanying staff report; 2) authorize staff
to negotiate agreements and contract amendments with the Qualified Consultants for up
to $25,000 per project, and authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to execute
same; 3) approve the proceedings for selection and award of contracts as set forth in the
accompanying staff report and as authorized by Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
3.32.090. Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AUTHORITY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
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B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
None
XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
MS. PHYLLIS HARKINS, Palm Desert Country Club Association, invited City
Councilmembers to the Association's 50'h Anniversary Celebration on Saturday,
February 26, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. She said invitations would follow to
Councilmembers and City staff. She said they were very proud to be the first
Homeowners' Association in the State of Califomia, still viable with money in the
bank. Additionally, she noted that the Association's Board Director and Event
Coordinator Bob Gonia would be making a special request for Mayor/Chairman
Benson to speak during the event about her recollections of the process and
challenges since she was on the Council and very instrumental in annexing that
area into the City from the County.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
Chairman Benson adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
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RA EE LE D. A SSENTSECRETARY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
M. BEN N, CHAIRMAN
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