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PRELIMINARY MINUTES
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 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
Member Jan C. Harnik
Vice Chairman William R. Kroonen
Chairman Robert A. Spiegel
Also Present:
John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary
Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development
Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing
Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works
Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
J. Luis Espinoza, Assistant Finance Director
Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
Bill Hunley, Div. Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Reauest for Closed Session:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: 43-705 Kelsey Court (APN 634-241-037), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Janet M. Moore/City of Palm Desert/
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency/Palm Desert Housing Authority
Property Owner: Terri L. McIntyre
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
2) Property: 42-128 Verdin Lane (APN 624-440-003), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Janet M. Moore/City of Palm Desert/
Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment
Agency/Palm Desert Housing Authority
Property Owner: Justin and Patricia Mansker
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
On a motion by Kroonen, second by Finerty, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:01 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.
Action:
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of June 28, 2012.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AUTHORITY TREASURY -
Warrant Nos. 285-Housing, 288-Housing, 293-Housing, 298-Housing,
303-Housing, and 286HA.
Rec: Approve as presented
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Benson, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
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VII. RESOLUTIONS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $293,076 FOR ANNUAL LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT 13 HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES
FOR A 24-MONTH TERM (CONTRACT NO. HA31930).
Management Analyst Jessica Gonzales stated staff requested sealed bids
for the annual landscape maintenance services for thirteen of the Housing
Authority properties and received two bids. Staff recommended the award
of contract to the lowest responsible bidder Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.
Their main office is located in Irwindale, California, but they also maintain a
local operation's office in Cathedral City.
Vice Chairman Kroonen moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize award of the
subject contract to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., Irwindale, California, in the amount of
$293,076 annually plus 10% for extra work not to exceed $29,208 annually for Landscape
Maintenance Services for 13 Housing Authority Properties for a 24-month term;
2) authorize the Executive Director to finalize and the Chairman to execute the contract
and any documents necessary to facilitate the contract award and implementation — funds
are available in the respective Contract Services Account in the 2012-2013 Housing
Authority Operating Budget. Motion was seconded by Finerty and carried by a 5-0 vote.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR HEAD START
PROGRAM AT ONE QUAIL PLACE (CONTRACT NO. HA26631).
Member Finerty moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve First Amendment to the
subject Lease Agreement, substantially as to form, by and between Desert Sands Unified
School District and the Palm Desert Housing Authority for the continuance and
implementation of a Head Start Program at One Quail Place; 2) authorize the Executive
Director to finalize the Lease Agreement after review by Desert Sands Unified School
District; 3) authorize the Chairman to execute such Amendment to the Lease Agreement
and necessary documents. Motion was seconded by Kroonen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
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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
XII1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Finerty, second by Kroonen, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m.
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
ROBERTA. SPIEGEL, CHAIRMAN
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