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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:04 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Member Cindy Finerty
Member Jan C. Harnik
Vice Chairman William R. Kroonen
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Justin McCarthy, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
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
Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
On a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at
3:05 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
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III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of March 22, 2012.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AUTHORITY TREASURY -
Warrant Nos. 209-Housing, 212-Housing, 219-Housing, 224-Housing,
232-Housing, 236-Housing, 239-Housing, 213HA, 225HA, and 233HA.
Rec: Approve as presented
C. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of March 7, 2012.
Rec: Receive and file.
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Harnik, 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
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $13,500 (ADDITIONAL SERVICES NO. 3) TO
CONTRACT NO. R29410A WITH INTERACTIVE DESIGN CORPORATION
FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE CARLOS
ORTEGA VILLAS PROJECT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY).
Redevelopment Manager Martin Alvarez noted there was a revised staff
report in the Agenda packet. He said the additional service request would
amend the contract with the architect to allow engineers to go on site and
excavate the exact 17 locations for gas, water, electric, and other utilities, to
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avoid difficulties when moving forward with the construction. Responding to
question, he confirmed the correct amount to be used is $12,500.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Kroonen moved to, by Minute Motion, authorize: 1)
Additional Service No. 3 in an amount not to exceed $12,500 to Interactive Design
Corporation, Palm Springs, California, for Professional Architectural Services; 2) Staff to
forward to the Oversight Board for approval; 3) Director of Finance to transfer funding from
contingency to base in the amount of $12,500 upon approval in accordance with the
requirements of ABx1 26 — funds are available in the Capital Budget for the Carlos Ortega
Villas, Account No. 703-8691-466-4001. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by
a 5-0 vote.
VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AUTHORITY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
None
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XI. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Kroonen, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
R CHELLE D. KLASSE , SECRETARY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
ROBERT A. PI'GEL,,AIRMAN
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