HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRELIM - HA - 02/09/06PRELIMINARY MINUTES
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2006
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 3:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Excused Absence:
Member Jean M. Benson Member Buford A. Crites
Vice Chairman Richard S. Kelly
Member Robert A. Spiegel
Chairman Jim Ferguson
Also Present:
Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager/RDA Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM Community Services
Homer Croy, ACM Development Services
Justin McCarthy, ACM Redevelopment
Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building & Safety
Phil Drell, Director of Community Development
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Mark D. Greenwood, Director of Public Works
David Yrigoyen, Director of Redevelopment & Housing
Frankie Riddle, Acting Director of Special Programs
Walt Holloway, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./CDF
Steve Thetford, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside C. Sheriff’s Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and 3-0 vote of the City Council, with
Crites and Kelly ABSENT, Mayor Ferguson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of
the City Council at 3:03 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of January 12, 2006.
Rec: Approve as presented.
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B. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION for RPM Company to Award Contract for
Repainting Exterior Stucco and Trim at the Housing Authority Properties
Known as Neighbors and Taos Palms.
Rec: By Minute Motion, authorize Housing Authority Property Management
firm RPM Company to award the subject contract to Color Concepts,
La Mirada, California, in the amount of $47,900 – funds have been
appropriated in the FY 2005/06 Housing Authority Operating Budget
for repainting expenses.
Upon a motion by Kelly, second by Spiegel, and 4-0 vote of the Authority Board, the
Consent Calendar was approved as presented, with Crites ABSENT.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
V. RESOLUTIONS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY, AMENDING
THEIR FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 BUDGETS (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH
THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Mr. Ortega called attention to the report from Agency staff. He said most of
the adjustments in this case reflected additional revenues and corresponding
pass-throughs to the other agencies.
In response to Member Spiegel’s question, Mr. Yrigoyen said he’d provide
the Agency Board/Authority Board with a report showing the grand total
balance for all the Project Areas with the Pass-throughs and Housing Set-
aside.
Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) Redevelopment
Agency Resolution No. 515, amending the Fiscal Year 2005/06 Budget as a result of Mid-
year Adjustments; 2) Housing Authority Resolution No. HA-28, amending the Fiscal Year
2005/06 Budget as a result of Mid-year Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Kelly and
carried by 4-0 vote, with Crites ABSENT.
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VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
X. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
None
B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Kelly, and 4-0 vote of the Authority Board,
Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
JIM FERGUSON, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY