HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Housing Commission 03/09/2005PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: RACHELLE KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
FROM: PATTY LEON, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
DATE: APRIL 14, 2005
SUBJECT: HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES
Attached are the Housing Commission Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2005, approved at
the Housing Commission Meeting held April 13, 2005.
Please submit to the Housing Authority Board.
Thank you.
cc: Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director
CITY OF PALM DESERT
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
MARCH 9, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Roger Dash convened the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Members Absent:
Roger Dash
Carrie McLeod
Larry Saindon
Leo Sullivan
Jane Turner
Linda Ward
Also Present:
Janet Moore, Housing Authority Administrator
Dave Yrigoyen, Director for Redevelopment and Housing
James Conway, Construction Maintenance Inspector
Ezell James, Housing Programs Coordinator
Patty Leon, Recording Secretary
Guest(s):
RuthAnn Moore, Business Support Manager
William Halom
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Housing Commission meeting of February 9,
2004
With a Motion made by Leo Sullivan and seconded by Larry Saindon the
minutes were unanimously approved.
V. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. COMMISSION REPORTS
Roger Dash extended his compliments and thanked staff for a well planned
Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Palm Village Apartments as well as the
Housing Authority tour on March 4, 2005. He also thanked those
commission members who attended the tour.
Jane Turner also thanked RPM Company for the informative handouts
provided at the tour and stated that the properties were in impeccable
conditions.
A power -point presentation was presented to the Commission. The visual
slide presentation detailed the funding sources, programs, projects, future
developments, and economic developments of the Redevelopment and
Housing Divisions.
B. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA ITEMS
Janet Moore reviewed the memo provided to the Commission of agenda
items and actions.
C. RPM MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
The Monthly Status Report for February was reviewed by the Commission.
D. REPORT #1 - MONTHLY OCCUPANCY AND AVERAGE RENT
STATEMENT
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Report # 1 for January was reviewed by the Commission.
E. REPORT #2 - MONTHLY NET OPERATING INCOME STATEMENT
Report #2 for January was reviewed by the Commission.
F. HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES UPDATE (JAMES)
James Conway reviewed the update on the Housing Authority properties
provided to the Commission.
Leo Sullivan requested the number of rehabilitated units that are completed
each month for California Villas and Laguna Palms be included in the
update.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. One Quail Place - Re -roofing of all carports
Rec: By Minute Motion:
That the Housing Commission forwards the recommendation to the Palm
Desert Housing Authority Board to authorize the City Clerk to advertise and
call for bids for the re -roofing of all carports at the Housing Authority property
known as One Quail Place
Action: Motion was made by Jane Turner and seconded by Larry
Saindon to approve and forward recommendation to the Palm
Desert Housing Authority Board to authorize to advertise and call
for bids for the re -roofing of all carports at the Housing Authority
property known as One Quail Place with the understanding that
an inspection of all posts be conducted prior to replacing the
carports.
James Conway reviewed the staff report and the scope of work provided.
Leo Sullivan questioned the conditions of the posts and asked if they had
been previously inspected or will they be addressed as part of the scope of
work. James Conway stated visual inspections have been performed by
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maintenance staff, but are not part of the re -roofing project. The suggestion
was made to inspect the posts prior to replacing the carports.
VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. HOUSING AUTHORITY NEWSLETTER (MARCH)
Newsletters were reviewed by the Commission.
B. AGENCY HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
An update on the Home Improvement Program was provided to the Commission
for review.
For informational purposes, it was explained that James Conway is responsible for
new applications received for the Home Improvement Program and Bryce White
will continue to oversee projects that were already in progress.
C. PALM VILLAGE APARTMENTS
Janet Moore reported that the contract insurance, etc. is being finalized.
D. CATALINA GARDENS/PUEBLOS COMMUNITY ROOM
Ezell James reported that the contractor awarded for this project has submitted
the necessary paperwork required in the contract to the City Clerk's office, and
anticipates commencement of construction by March 15, 2005.
E. PHASE II 18 ACRE SITE UPDATE:
1) SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
2) SENIOR COMPLEX
Ezell James reported 28 responses were received as a result of a request for
proposals for the construction of the single-family homes and senior complex:
In regard to the San Marino property, Ezell James stated that two non-profit
organizations submitted proposals for the renovation project and we are
currently awaiting additional information requested.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
March 9, 2005
With members of the Housing Commission concurrence, Chairman Roger Dash
adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m. The next meeting will be held on April 13,
05.
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PATTY LEON ECORDING SECRETARY
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