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PRELIMINARY MINUTES
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Jean M. Benson
Member Cindy Finerty arrived at 3:50 p.m.
Member Jan C. Harnik
Vice Chairman William R. Kroonen
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohimuth, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic 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
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Casey Hartman, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
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
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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2012
On a motion by Kroonen, second by Harnik, and 4-0 vote of the Authority Board,
with Finerty ABSENT, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the
City Council at 3:02 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
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 October 25, 2012.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AUTHORITY TREASURY -
Warrant Nos. 84-Housing, 89-Housing, 92-Housing, 85HA, and 90HA.
Rec: Approve as presented
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. HA-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
HOUSING AUTHORITY,AMENDING AND RESTATING THE BYLAWS OF
THE HOUSING COMMISSION.
Member Finerty moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. HA-48.
Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2012
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
Member Finerty stated that it has been an honor and a privilege to have
served on the City Council of the City of Palm Desert.
XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Kroonen, second by Harnik, and unanimous vote of the Authority
Board, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
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