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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Vice Chairman Harnik convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chairman Jan C. Harnik
Member Sabby Jonathan
Member Van G. Tanner
Member Susan Marie Weber
Absent:
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
Justin McCarthy, Interim Executive Director
Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
William L. Strausz, Successor Agency Counsel
Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Lori Carney, Director of Human Resources
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Dan Talbot, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Eric Cadden, ESC, County of Riverside Emergency Management Department
David W. Teets, Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Anthony Baur, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
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With Authority Board concurrence, Vice Chairman Hamik adjourned the meeting to
Closed Session of the City Council at 3:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at
4:00 p.m.
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
None
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 25, 2016.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES -
Warrants Dated 8/26/2016 and 9/2/2016 (Joint Consideration with the
Palm Desert City Council).
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of July 13, 2016.
Rec: Receive and file.
D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of the Use of the Multifamily Energy Efficiency
Rebate Program Through Southern California Edison for the Purpose of
Providing Energy -Saving Products at the Housing Authority's Affordable
Housing Rental Properties.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve use of the Multifamily Energy Efficiency
Rebate Program, coordinated through Southem California Edison, for
the purpose of providing energy -saving products at the Housing
Authority's Affordable Housing Rental Properties; 2) authorize
expenditure of the co -pays (of approximately $20 to $150 per product)
to an SCE -approved contractor in an amount not to exceed $45,000,
plus 10% contingency in an amount not to exceed $4,000 for permit
fees and any ancillary charges due to unforeseen changes (i.e.,
electrical upgrades), if necessary, from the Replacement Reserve
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Accounts for the respective properties; 3) authorize the Housing
Authority's Property Manager, RPM Company, to authorize the work
and execute documents necessary to facilitate the installation —
monies are available in the Housing Authority's individual property's
Replacement Reserve Budget.
Member Jonathan noted that undertaking this rebate program will
provide an annual savings of $91,000. It was another example of the
good work and diligence that staff does.
Upon a motion by Tanner, second by Weber, and 4-0 vote of the Authority Board
(AYES: Jonathan, Tanner, Weber, and Hamik; NOES: None; ABSENT: Spiegel), the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VII. RESOLUTIONS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
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
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B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
None
XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With Authority Board concurrence, Vice Chairman Hamik adjoumed the meeting at
6:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
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JAN C. HARNIK, VICE CHAIRMAN
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