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PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER
73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Harnik convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Vice Chairman Jean M. Benson
Member Robert A. Spiegel arrived at 3:35 p.m.
Member Van G. Tanner
Member Susan Marie Weber
Chairman Jan C. Harnik
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
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
Bo Chen, City Engineer
Casey Hartman, Battalion Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire
Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department
Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Request for Closed Session:
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8:
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1) Property: 43930 Blueberry Lane (APN 634-061-024), Palm Desert
Negotiating Parties:
Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Janet M. Moore/City of Palm Desert/
Palm Desert Housing Authority
Property Owner: Rebecca Baker
Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment
With Authority Board concurrence, Spiegel ABSENT, Chair Harnik adjourned the
meeting to Closed Session at 3:01 p.m. She 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 September 26, 2013.
Rec: Approve as presented.
B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AUTHORITY TREASURY -
Warrant Nos. 72-Housing, 76-Housing, 73HA, and 74HAF.
Rec: Approve as presented.
C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Use The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., for
Purchase of Materials and Supplies for the Palm Desert Housing
Authority-owned Residential Rental Properties for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in
an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the use of The Home Depot U.S.A.,
Inc., for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Palm Desert
Housing Authority-owned residential rental properties, pursuant to
Section 3.32.110 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, for
FY 2013-2014 in an amount not to exceed $25,000; 2) elect to
participate with U. S. Communities; 3) authorize the Palm Desert
Housing Authority's Executive Director or his designee to execute any
documents necessary to effectuate the action taken herewith —
monies have been approved as part of the Palm Desert Housing
Authority's FY 2013-2014 Budget.
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D. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION to Use Lowe's for Purchase of Materials
and Supplies for the Palm Desert Housing Authority-owned Residential
Rental Properties for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 in an Amount Not to Exceed
$25,000.
Rec: By Minute Motion: 1)Authorize the use of Lowe's for the purchase of
materials and supplies for the Palm Desert Housing Authority-owned
residential rental properties, pursuant to Section 3.32.110 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, for FY 2013-2014 in an amount not to
exceed $25,000; 2) elect to participate with The Cooperative
Purchasing Network; 3) authorize the Palm Desert Housing
Authority's Executive Director or his designee to execute any
documents necessary to effectuate the action taken herewith —
monies have been approved as part of the Palm Desert Housing
Authority's FY 2013-2014 Budget.
Upon a motion by Spiegel, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board,
the Consent Calendar was approved as presented.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VII. RESOLUTIONS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO USE HD SUPPLY FACILITIES
MAINTENANCE FOR PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR
THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY-OWNED RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.
Management Analyst Jessica Gonzales stated this request memorialized
mechanisms already established for the purchase of products for on-going
operation activities. She noted this was a government contract lender
located in Palm Desert, and the cost is included in the overall budget for the
interior that was approved for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Member Tanner moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Authorize the use of HD Supply
Facilities Maintenance for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Palm Desert
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Housing Authority-owned residential rental properties, pursuant to Section 3.32.110 of the
Palm Desert Municipal Code, for FY 2013-2014 in an amount not to exceed $100,000;
2) elect to participate with U. S. Communities; 3) authorize the Palm Desert Housing
Authority's Executive Director or his designee to execute any documents necessary to
effectuate the action taken herewith — monies have been approved as part of the Palm
Desert Housing Authority's FY 2013-2014 Budget. Motion was seconded by Weber and
carried by a 5-0 vote.
B. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS, APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF A CARLOS ORTEGA VILLAS PROJECT BOND
PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND TAKING CERTAIN
RELATED ACTIONS (CONTRACT NO. HA33090) (JOINT
CONSIDERATION WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY).
Mr. Alvarez stated approval of this item will allow staff to move forward with
a funding agreement between the Housing Authority and the Successor
Agency. The Carlos Ortega Villas Project is nearing completion of design,
and he anticipated submitting the project to plan check in December. The
funding for the project may be approved by the State in the next couple of
weeks, but funds wouldn't be available until January 1,2014. Approval today
will allow staff to move forward with plan check and paying the fees from
Housing Authority, and once the bond funds are approved and able to be
expended in January, the expenditure will be refunded from the Successor
Agency to the Housing Authority.
Director/Member Spiegel moved to: 1)Waive further reading and adopt Resolution
Nos. SA-RDA 021 and HA- 59, approving the execution of a Carlos Ortega Villas Project
Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement between the Successor Agency and the Housing
Authority,and taking certain related actions; 2)By Minute Motion,approve of and authorize
the respective Chair/Chairman to execute said Carlos Ortega Villas Project Bond Proceeds
Funding Agreement; 3) By Minute Motion, authorize payment of estimated expenditures
related to the Carlos Ortega Villas Project from Housing Authority Capital Improvements
Account No. 871-8691-466-4001. Motion was seconded by Benson.
Director/Member Tanner inquired about the vacated Casey's Bar& Grill.
Mr. Alvarez responded the business is currently closed, stating he has been
in communication with the operator and it didn't appear they will reopen. He
said they are currently looking at other opportunities to sell the business.
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Director/Member Spiegel noted the City owns the place.
Mr. Wohlmuth clarified the Successor Agency own the property and not the
business, and with the approval of the Property Management Plan, the
Agency could perhaps sell the property with the old fire station site and allow
for a whole new development on the expanded site.
Chair/Chairman Harnik called for the vote, and it carried by a 5-0 vote.
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
B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL
None
C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY
None
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XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Spiegel, second by Tanner, and unanimous vote of the Authority
Board, Chairman Harnik adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
JAN C.HARNIK,CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
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