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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-12MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Hamik convened the meeting at 3:07 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson Member Robert A. Spiegel Member Van G. Tanner Member Susan Marie Weber Chairman Jan C. Hamik Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director Carlos Campos, Assistant City Attomey Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None With Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Hamik adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:08 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. None V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of August 22, 2013. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AUTHORITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 47-Housing, 40HA, 44HA, 51 HA, 56HA, 41 HAF, 45HAF, 49HAF, 52HAF, and 57HAF. Rec: Approve as presented Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUE$T FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, AND BACKFILL OF NINE (9) PONDS AT ONE QUAIL PLACE, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE -BID THE PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. HA33070). Member Spiegel moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Reject all bids received for the removal, demolition, and backfill of nine (9) ponds at One Quail Place; 2) authorize staff to re -bid the removal, demolition, and backfill of nine (9) ponds at One Quail Place. Member Tanner asked if there was indication of individuals coming in and wanting to do this work for less than what was opened prior. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 Ms. Moore replied staff received questions with regards to the people that responded; however, none of the responses were complete. She said all the bids received were incomplete; therefore, staff is rejecting them and having it re -bid. She said staff clarified some of the bid instructions to ensure they mark, if it is not applicable, that they so mark it. Further responding, she said rejection of the bids had nothing to do with qualifications. She said the bid called for specific information with regard to the site and what was intended to be placed at the site, and none of the responses included that information. Member Tanner seconded the motion, and it carried by a 5-0 vote. IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None X. OLD BUSINESS None XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XII . REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AUTHORITY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None XIV. ADJOURNMENT With Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Hamik adjoumed the meeting at 5:09 p.m. ATTEST: PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY 4 N C. H(RNIK, CHAIRMAN