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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA 28 AUG 2014 HAPOSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. Action: Reports and documents relating to each of the following items listed on the agenda, including those received following posting/distribution, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, telephone (760) 346-0611. V. CONSENT CALENDAR ALL MATTERS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OR AUDIENCE REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER SECTION VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER. OF THE AGENDA. A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of July 10, 2014. Rec: Approve as presented. POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2014 B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AUTHORITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 6HA, 11 HA, 15HA, 19HA, 28HA, 32HA, 37HA, 9-Housing, 27-Housing, 36-Housing, 2HAF, 16HAF, 20HAF, 23HAF, 29HAF, 33HAF, 38HAF, and 41 HAF. Rec: Approve as presented. C. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of June 11, 2014. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR RATIFICATION of the Executive Director's Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract for the Design of the Landscape and Demolition Plans for the Backfill of Pond No. 8 at One Quail Place (Contract No. HA33070A). Rec: By Minute Motion, ratify the Executive Director's approval of Amendment No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $1,200 to the subject contract with Ray Lopez and Associates, Vista Santa Rosa, California, related to the design of landscape and demolition plans for the backfill of Pond No. 8 at One Quail Place — funds are available in the Housing Authority Replacement Reserve Fund. Action: VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 2 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2014 VII. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. HA - 66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO INCORPORATE EXHIBIT "G" - SMOKE -FREE POLICY FOR THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, PERTAINING TO THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS. Rec: Waive further reading and adopt. Action: VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES BY AND AMONG THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND CITY OF PALM DESERT, AND THE FIRM OF RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON (CONTRACT NO. SA28881) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve extension of Contract No. SA28881 (formerly known as Contract No. R28880) - Agreement for Legal Services to the City of Palm Desert, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Palm Desert Housing Authority with Richards, Watson & Gershon, substantially as to form; 2) authorize the City Manager/Executive Director and City of Palm Desert to finalize the Agreement Extension with Richards, Watson & Gershon, substantially as to form; 3) authorize the Mayor/Chair/Chairman to execute the finalized Agreement. Action: 3 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2014 B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS FROM ANY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCE RESTRICTED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SECURE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COST ASSOCIATED WITH A DIRECT SALE IN DESERT ROSE, 75326 KELSEY COURT (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a silent down payment assistance loan associated with a direct sale in Desert Rose, not to exceed 40% of the sales price of the home, to ensure an affordable housing cost pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5 for a qualified low- or moderate -income household from any available funding source restricted for such purpose (Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund, and Housing Mitigation). 2) Authorize the use of Desert Rose Sales Program and documents, including the restrictive covenant and loan documents for the applicable funding source, and authorize the Mayor to execute. 3) Authorize the Director of Finance to draw monies from the relative funds to facilitate the transaction. 4) Authorize the Authority Chairman and/or the Authority's Executive Director, or his designee, to finalize and execute any ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith — monies are available in the appropriate account in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund, and Housing Mitigation Fund. Action: IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2014 (Continued from the meeting of July 10, 2014). Rec: Approve as presented. Action: X. OLD BUSINESS None 4 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2014 XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SALE OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 42190 GOLDEN EAGLE LANE (APN 624-431-011), 74572 KING FISHER CIRCLE (APN 624-440-012), 42197 VERDIN LANE (APN 624-431-020), AND 74642 KING FISHER CIRCLE (APN 624-440-017), PALM DESERT, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433(c) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Rec: That the Housing Authority Board: 1) Conduct a public hearing and accept testimony on the proposed sale of the properties located at 42190 Golden Eagle Lane (624-431-011), 74572 King Fisher Circle (624-440-012), 42197 Verdin Lane (624-431-020), and 74642 King Fisher Circle (624-440-017) to qualified households of low or moderate income. 2) Following public testimony, close the public hearing and waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. HA - 65, approving the sale of the properties, pursuant to the attached draft Purchase and Sale Agreements, for up to $200,000 each for 42190 Golden Eagle Lane and 74572 King Fisher Circle, and up to $225,000 each for 42197 Verdin Lane and 74642 King Fisher Circle, depending on the terms of the negotiated sale. By Minute Motion of the City Council and Housing Authority Board: 3) Approve silent homebuyer assistance loans for each home in amounts that do not exceed 40% of the sales price for each homebuyer to ensure an affordable housing cost for a qualified low- or moderate -income household from any available funding source restricted for such purpose (BEGIN, Housing Mitigation, Agency/Housing Authority Program Income). 4) Authorize payment of the transaction costs from the sale proceeds for the purpose of repairs required for closing, fees customary to real estate transactions in Riverside County, including escrow, title FHA fees, inspections, vermin eradication, commissions, and disclosures. 5) Authorize the use of the Falcon Crest Sales Program and documents, including the restrictive covenant and loan documents for the applicable funding source, in their substantial form. 6) Authorize the Mayor, Authority's Chairman, and/or Authority's Executive Director, or his designee, to finalize and execute the Purchase and Sale Agreements, and any ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the sales and actions taken herewith. Action: 5 POSTED AGENDA PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AUGUST 28, 2014 XII . REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AUTHORITY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C Any person wishing to discuss any item not scheduled for public hearing may address the City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards at this point by stepping to the lectern and giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes unless additional time is authorized by the City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards. Because the Brown Act does not allow the City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority Boards to take action on items not on the Agenda, members will not enter into discussion with speakers but may briefly respond or instead refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation at a future City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority meeting. XIV. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert Housing Authority was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 22nd day of August, 2014. Note: This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk 6