2012 10 16 HA MinutesLA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at the
hour of 8:31 p.m. by Chairperson Evans.
PRESENT: Authority Members Adolph, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Chair Evans
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT - AS 23 was read by the Authority Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - A motion
was made by
Authority
Members Franklin /Henderson to
approve the minutes
of September
18, 2012
as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 16, 2012
2. APPROVAL FOR A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOUSING
COMPLIANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CIRCULATE THE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
3. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2012
4. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED AUGUST
31, 2012 AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
MOTION - A motion was made by Authority Members Henderson /Franklin to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF LA
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
QUINTA RENTAL PROGRAM PROPERTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 1 OCTOBER 16, 2012
Economic Development /Housing Manager Powell presented the staff report.
Authority Members Osborne and Evans suggested that staff negotiate lower prices
if possible. La Quinta Palms Realty has a record of performance and knows the
city.
Authority Member Henderson stated that management of these properties is a very
difficult job, and the city has never received any complaints, which is a priority to
her. A successful working contractor is valuable, so she will support staff's
recommendation.
Authority Member Franklin said that their fee is very reasonable for the service
provided.
MOTION - A motion was made by Authority Members Henderson /Osborne to
authorize staff to negotiate a two -year contract extension with La Quinta Palms
Realty for rental program property management services. Motion passed
unanimously.
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS
Authority Member Adolph reported that a house on Avenida La Fonda was
vandalized. As Mayor, he intends to send the homeowners, who are in British
Columbia, a letter to apologize and explain that this is an unusual incident in this
city. Police Sergeant Pickowitz briefed the Housing Authority on the Sheriff
department's response.
Authority Member Franklin thanked the Public Works Director and staff for the
extremely fast response.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Authority Members
Franklin /Henderson to adjourn at 8:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELS, Au hority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 16, 2012