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STAFF REPORT
JOINT CONSIDERATION
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: May 28, 2020
PREPARED BY: Jessica Gonzales, Senior Management Analyst
REQUEST: Adoption of a resolution of the Palm Desert Housing Authority
Board, authorizing the temporary suspension of the Housing
Commission Meetings.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion that the City Council and Authority Board:
1) Waive further reading and adopt City Resolution No. 2020-46, a resolution of the
City of Palm Desert City Council (the "City Council") authorizing the temporary
suspension of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Housing Commission
("Commission") until the termination of the local emergency proclaimed in
response to the spread of COVID-19 or July 31, 2020, whichever is later; and
2) Waive further reading and adopt Authority Resolution No. HA-94, a resolution of
the Palm Desert Housing Authority Board ("Authority Board") authorizing the
temporary suspension of the Commission meetings until the termination of the
local emergency proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19 or July 31,
2020, whichever is later; and
3) Authorize the Mayor/Chairman and the City Manager/Executive Director to take
any action deemed necessary for the purpose of effectuating the actions taken
herewith.
Strategic Plan
This request does not apply to a specific strategic plan goal.
Backqround
On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to exist in
California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19
throughout California, the Governor issued Executive Order N-33-20 on March 19, 2020,
ordering all individuals living in the state of California to stay at home or at their place of
residence with exception for essential needs, such as maintaining continuity of operations of
the infrastructure sectors or to get food, care for a relative or friend, or obtain necessary
health care.
May 28, 2020 — STAF :-PORT
Joint City & Authority — Approval of Suspension of the Housing Commission Meetings
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With the City Council's declared emergency and in order to protect the health and well-
being of the Commission, staff believes that asking the Commission to meet and act on
non -substantive items would be contrary to the guidelines issued by the California
Department of Public Health to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The Housing Authority Resolution No. HA-93, which amended the Commission Bylaws,
requires that the Commission review and make recommendations on all matters prior to the
Authority Board's consideration, with limited exceptions. Given that staff does not anticipate
any matters of particular substance — other than routine approvals and existing contracts
which have already come before the Commission for ongoing day-to-day operations — will
be coming before the Commission during the local emergency, allowing the members to
express their view on any items during the Housing Authority meetings is sufficient under
the circumstances. Therefore staff is requesting consideration of a temporary suspension
of the Housing Commission meetings until the termination of the local emergency
proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19 or July 31, 2020, whichever is later.
This request will allow for consideration of any routine items necessary to facilitate
continuity of operations of the Authority properties. Crucial items such as policy changes or
projects affecting the Authority will be considered once the Commission can be engaged.
For any items that need to be considered during this time, the Authority Board will consider
and take action in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34292 and Housing
Authority Resolution No. HA-93, which permit the Authority Board to take action without
prior review and recommendation of the Housing Commission under specified
circumstances. Adopting this resolution is necessary for the immediate preservation of the
general health and safety and necessary to address the emergency. Staff recommends
approval.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact to the Authority or the City in connection with this request.
LEGAL REVIEW
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING HOUSING COMMISSION
MEETINGS IN RESPONSE TO THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
WHEREAS, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic represents an
imminent threat to the life, health and safety of the City of Palm Desert and its citizens;
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of
Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19;
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Manager/Emergency Corps
Commander proclaimed a local emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19
pursuant to the authority granted under the California Emergency Services Act and
Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 2.48;
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive
Order N-33-20, ordering all individuals living in the state of California to stay at home or
at their place of residence with exception for essential needs, such as maintaining
continuity of operations of the infrastructure sectors or to get food, care for a relative or
friend, or obtain necessary health care;
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2020, the City Council ratified the City
Manager/Emergency Corps Commander's proclamation of local emergency and
extended the local emergency until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, federal, state, and local public health authorities have recommended
limited interaction with others at this time and that social interactions should be limited
to ten people in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Palm Desert does hereby finds, orders, resolves
and declares as follows:
Section 1. The public meetings of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Housing
Commission are hereby suspended until the termination of the local emergency
proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19 or July 31, 2020, whichever is later.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
Resolution No. 2020-46
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 28th day of May. 2020, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
GRACE L. ROCHA, ACTING CITY CLERK
GINA NESTANDE, MAYOR
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RESOLUTION NO. HA-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING HOUSING COMMISSION
MEETINGS IN RESPONSE TO THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
WHEREAS, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic represents an
imminent threat to the life, health and safety of the City of Palm Desert and its citizens;
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of
Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19;
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Manager/Emergency Corps
Commander proclaimed a local emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19
pursuant to the authority granted under the California Emergency Services Act and
Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 2.48;
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive
Order N-33-20, ordering all individuals living in the state of California to stay at home or
at their place of residence with exception for essential needs, such as maintaining
continuity of operations of the infrastructure sectors or to get food, care for a relative or
friend, or obtain necessary health care;
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2020, the City Council ratified the City
Manager/Emergency Corps Commander's proclamation of local emergency and
extended the local emergency until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, federal, state, and local public health authorities have recommended
limited interaction with others at this time and that social interactions should be limited
to ten people in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
NOW THEREFORE, the Palm Desert Housing Authority does hereby finds,
orders, resolves and declares as follows:
Section 1. The public meetings of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Housing
Commission are hereby suspended until the termination of the local emergency
proclaimed in response to the spread of COVID-19 or July 31, 2020, whichever is later.
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
Resolution No. HA-94
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Authority Board of the City of
Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 28th day of May. 2020, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
GRACE L. ROCHA, ACTING SECRETARY
GINA NESTANDE, CHAIRMAN
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