HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Commission Minutes 6.2.21PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR PALM DESERT HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
(VIRTUAL MEETING)
3:30 P.M.
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Buller called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Current Meeting Year to Date
Present Absent Present Absent
Jann Buller, Chair
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Dennis Guinaw, Vice Chair
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Donna Ault
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Greg Ballard
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Juan Mireles
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Melody Morrison
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Alcn Pracant-
Kathleen Kelly, City Councilmember Liaison
Jessica Gonzales, Senior Management Analyst
Teresa Vakili, RPM Company Vice President
Melinda Gonzalez, Recording Secretary
Claudia Jaime, Management Specialist II
Doug Lothes, Temporary Assistant
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Senior Management Analyst, Jessica Gonzales, advised the Commission no
comments or inquiries were received by email or voicemail, nor were any requests for
public participation received for the meeting.
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Virtual Regular Housing Commission meeting of May 5, 2021.
Rec: Approve as presented.
Action:
Upon a motion by Commissioner Morrison, seconded by Commissioner
Mireles, and a 6-0 vote of the Housing Commission, the Consent Calendar was
approved as presented. (AYES: Ault, Buller, Ballard, Guinaw, Mireles, and
Morrison; NOES: None; ABSENT: None).
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to authorize RPM
Company to Enter into a Month to Month Lease Renewal Agreement with WASH
Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC, to Provide Continued Laundry Services at the
Housing Authority Properties.
Senior Management Analyst, Jessica Gonzales, acknowledged the staff report
before the Commission and provided a presentation on the item. She invited
questions or comments regarding the item and recommendation. Discussion
ensued with Commissioners providing comments and concerns.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Mireles, seconded by Commissioner Ault, and
a 6-0 vote of the Housing Commission, a recommendation to authorize RPM
Company to Enter into a Month to Month Lease Renewal Agreement with WASH
Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC, to Provide Continued Laundry Services was
approved as presented. (AYES: Ault, Buller, Ballard, Guinaw, Mireles, and
Morrison; NOES: None; ABSENT: None).
VI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. Commissioners Reports and Remarks
None
B. Commission Reports
Chair Buller moved on to the next agenda item, the summary of City Council and
Housing Authority Actions. Senior Management Analyst, Jessica Gonzales,
advised the Commission there were no reportable actions from the City Council
and Housing Authority meetings since the last Housing Commission meeting.
Ms.Gonzales reported on the item considered in the City Council's regular
scheduled meeting on May 27, 2021, the negotiation of a one hundred percent
affordable community consisting of 240 units with Palm Communities. As the
development progresses updates will be provided.
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The 2021 Income Limits, published by the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) were discussed and presented by Senior Management Analyst,
Jessica Gonzales. The new official income limits will be reflected in the September
report that will be provided by Ms. Teresa Vakili, RPM Company Vice President.
Ms. Gonzales advised the Commission the letter to former Director of Community
Services, Ryan Stendell, was finalized and delivered.
Ms. Gonzales had an add -on item that she discussed in regards to the re -opening
of City Hall and the continuation of meetings virtually or in -person. A survey will be
distributed to commissioners to obtain input.
C. RPM Company Monthly Reports for March 2021
RPM Company Vice President, Teresa Vakili, acknowledged the RPM reports
provided to commissioners for the month of March 2021. Ms. Vakili reported in the
month of March 2021 RPM staff contacted 302 individuals on the waitlist and
processed 146 re -certifications. She stated 262 individuals were added to the
waitlist for the Housing Authority properties.
Ms. Vakili reported 425 service requests were completed in the month of April 2021
at the Housing Authority properties.
Ms. Vakili mentioned the damages to Carlos Ortega's laundry that occurred when
vandalized. Ms. Vakili stated that the issue will get resolved through negotiations
of a new laundry service contract.
D. Update on the Home Improvement Program
ACTIVITY April 2021
Inquiries (Calls, Walk -Ins, Emails): 0
Applications Provided: 0
Applications Received: 0
Applications being processed: 0
Eligible (Possibly meets criteria): 2
Ineligible (Does not meet criteria): 0
Energy Savings Assistance Programs Referrals: 0
(JHC Construction — SCE/Gas Co)
Ms. Gonzales summarized the Home Improvement Program activity for March
2021. She reported two applications were determined eligible.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
With Commission concurrence, Chair Buller adjourned the meeting at 4:03 p.m.
CCaudia . Taime
Claudia Jaime, Recording Secretary
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