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Home My WebLink About1997-01-08 HC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet POSTED AGENDA HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 8, 1997 DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Maria Hunt, Secretary to the Executive Director of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for Housing Advisory Committee meeting of Wednesday, January 8, 1997 was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council Chambers, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on January 2, 1997. Dated: January 2, 1997 Wevid MARIA HUNT, Secretary to Executive Director Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY j �• INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: DECEMBER 24, 1996 TO: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MARIA HUNT SUBJECT: NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the North Wing Conference Room. Enclosed is the agenda packet for your review. Please call me at 776-6306 and let me know whether or not you will be able to attend the meeting because we need a quorum in order to conduct business. If we do not have a quorum, the meeting will be cancelled. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Thanks. ialaylq(, - YVcc,Akci(, a • POSTED AGENDA HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 8, 1997 - 3:30 P.M. NORTH WING CONFERENCE ROOM * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the Agenda may address the Committee at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. Remarks shall be limited to maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Committee. B. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on nonhearing Agenda items. It should be noted that at Committee discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the Agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless additional time is authorized by the Committee. I III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 11, 1996 MEETING'S MINUTES IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. Mobile Home Park Issues 1. Portola Palms Mobilehome Park 2. Silver Spur Mobile Home Manor B. Proposed Rehabilitation Program Update C. Housing Authority Audit V. NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of New Committee Member VI. REPORTS A. Desert Rose Update B. Housing Projects Update VII. ADJOURNMENT 1 0.............. .. .... • tiooMinutesk nit? - ..0114 i ;, ,� -.ft die`. ,�;:: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONVENE 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 1997 I ROLL CALL Members Present: J. Richards, G. Holmes, W. Winfield 1 Members Absent: R. Murphy i Others Present: J. Benson, C. Ortega, T. LaRocca ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Winfield complimented staff on the December California Redevelopment Association's article which i featured Desert Rose and suggested that perhaps we can use the article as part of the advertising campaign. iok Y_. MINUTES It was moved and seconded to approve the December 11 meeting's minutes as submitted. Motion was unanimously carried. CONTINUED BUSINESS MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES 1. PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME PARK Staff advised the Committee that interest payments from September through and including December have not been received from the Acquisition Association on the Agency's Loan, thereby putting the Acquisition Association in default of the Loan Agreement in excess of $20,000 in past due interest payments. Based on this, staff is moving forward with a recommendation to the Agency Board to consider taking legal action to remedy the situation. Minutes JAN. 8, 1997 HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONTINUED BUSINESS (Contd) 2. SILVER SPUR MOBILE HOME MANOR Staff reported that contact has been made on behalf of both the owner and the residents of the Park advising that they are currently in negotiations for conversion from private ownership to tenant ownership. The adopted Conversion Policy Guidelines have been provided to the HOA's attorney to clarify what the Agency would require prior to considering involvement on the conversion of a mobile home park. The owner has requested a letter relative to the Agency's power to use condemnation. This request is currently being reviewed by the Agency's attorney. Staff is taking an arm's length approach to this matter at this time and will keep you posted as progress continues. PROPOSED REHABILITATION PROGRAM UPDATE Staff advised that a Request for Proposal has been sent to eight firms requesting submittal of proposal for providing services on the creation, development, and implementation of a housing rehab program. Deadline for submittal of proposal is January 13, and it is anticipated that staff's recommendation will be moved forward to the Agency.for review and action at their January 23 meeting. HOUSING AUTHORITY AUDIT Mr. Ortega summarized the findings of the Audit Report as presented to the Agency Board in closed session at their December 12, 1996 meeting. The Board has requested that staff continue in its negotiations with the Housing Authority relative to the Audit findings. The • Minutes JAN. 8, 1997 HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONTINUED BUSINESS (Contd) HOUSING AUTHORITY AUDIT (Contd) Housing Authority will be submitting additional information in response to some of the issues raised in the Audit for incorporation into the document. Agency Legal Counsel and bond consultants will begin reviewing all legal documents relating to the bond issue to determine liability to the Agency in this matter. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER Ms. Benson stated that a subcommittee of the Council will be reviewing applications for appointments to various Commissions within the City and that there are two individuals who have been identified as having interest in the Housing Advisory Committee, those applications will be reviewed and a recommendation for appointment will be forwarded to Council. REPORTS DESERT ROSE UPDATE Staff advised that we will be entering the Fall campaign to begin in February. It will be more of a direct "smash mouth" campaign which.will incorporate information on the direct financial assistance from the Redevelopment Agency as part of the campaign strategy. In addition, as a result of Community Dynamics persistence, new financing has been approved for the Project. The County of Riverside has approved $80,000 in First Time Buyer Funds specifically for Desert Rose and approval has been received from FHA qualifying Desert Rose for FHA financing. These new funding sources will widen the window for families who could qualify but did not have the resources available for the down payment. 3 Minutes JAN. 8, 1997 HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS (Contd) DESERT ROSE UPDATE (Contd) Staff is currently working with the YMCA on the grand • opening for the Jean M. Benson Child Care Center which will be scheduled for the early part of February. Invitations will be sent once the date has been firmed up. HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE Staff advised that they are currently working with Southern California Housing Corporation (SoCal Housing) on a Development Agreement for the rehabilitation of Santa Rosa Apartment . Staff is also currently working with the remaining tenants on relocating them out of the project prior to the transfer of the property to SoCal Housing. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Carlos L. Ortega Secretary mh/ ek 4 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Carlos Ortega, Executive Director RDA FROM: Teresa L. La Rocca, Housing Programs Coordi• .tor SUBJECT: SILVER SPUR MOBILE HOME MANOO DATE: December 19, 1996 On December 18, I spoke with Frank Allen and he confirmed that the tenants at Silver Spur have been discussing acquisition of the park with its owner, Bruce E. Bedig. Frank advised that the purchase price has not yet been agreed upon. Still negotiating. A feasibility study will be completed as a condition of the offer. No binding agreements have yet been signed. 4i, He suggested that the Agency not release the letter requested by Mr. Bedig until the negotiated purchase price has been established and commitments have been made. A January 15, 1997 meeting has been scheduled between the tenants and the park owner to continue to discuss acquisition. I offered to provide him with a copy of the PMW study as source of information to the homeowners regarding conversion requirement and potential costs. / L (A oc, /Z/9 N /� TLR:lw e PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IIP INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: December 19, 1996 TO; RAY JANES FROM: TERESA L. LARO CA SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FORM Enclosed is the original and two copies of the Housing Rehab Application being submitted on behalf of the Redevelopment Agency's Affordable Housing Programs for consideration of funding in the 23rd CDBG funding year. Should you have any questions, please let me know. In advance, thank you for your consideration. 'a. Teresa L. LaRocca Housing Programs Coordinator mh Enclosures (as noted) • PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: December 4, 1996 TO: CARLOS ORTEGA, Executive Director ' DA FROM: TERESA L. LA ROCCA, Housing Pr 'r. 'oordinator SUBJECT: DESERT ROSE UPDATE � Sales: 61 units (Phase 1 and 2) Average to date subsidies (exclusive of sales price reduction) Average mortgage subsidy $ 10,172 Average closing costs $ 2,312 Average interest buy down $ 3,082 11* Escrows: 44 Closed 8 Currently opened 9 Being processed for submittal to escrow �► Income Breakdown: 1 Family of very low income (Closings) 32 Families of low income 11 Families of moderate income Phase I: 8 Units available Phase II: 30 Units available Phase III: Will not be offered until substantial number of units sold in Phase II �► Average Sales Rate: 7.6 sales per month Traffic: 60 Walk-ins for week ending 11/29/96 48% Mature prospective buyers 55% Family prospective buyers Summary of the Media Campaign: Advertising for the month of December has been reduced and, as expected, traffic has remained stable although we are seeing many second home `Iookie loos' who do not qualify for the program. Page 1 of 2 SUBJECT: DESERT ROSE UPDATE December 4, 1996 l'* Buyer Profile The following is a breakdown of buyers at Desert Rose: 91% Local (originated from one of the desert cities) 48% Palm Desert residents 13% Palm Springs residents 9% Cathedral City residents 9% Indio residents 6.5% Rancho Mirage residents 4% Bermuda Dunes residents 2% La Quinta residents As you can see from the above list, the project is attracting predominantly Palm Desert residents who were our target group from the inception. �+ Program Changes Attached is a copy of the November 14, 1996, staff report and recommendation to RDA Board regarding program change and establishment of policy regarding saving/asset cap. At your pleasure, we will discuss this report at your next meeting. I I I Page 2 of 2 ' M gay& Yeoew •''••..'„��3.•••' 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TELEPHONE(619)346-0611 FAX(619)340-0574 December 13, 1996 Mr. Gabriel Rodriguez Executive Director Riverside County Housing Authority 5555 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504-2506 Subject: LINCOLN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STUDY Dear Mr. Rodriguez: It is my understanding that Lincoln Property Management was hired to prepare a management study of Housing Authority non-HUD projects, and that the study has been completed. I am herein requesting that you forward a copy to this office, for our review. In advance, thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, 6:2ede,), CARLOS L. ORTE6 Executive Director Redevelopment Agency TLR:lw EL ;: RECYCLED PAPER PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: DECEMBER 23, 1996 TO: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM: TERESA L. LAROCCA, HOUSING PROGRAMS COORDINATOR SUBJECT: HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK As of 12-23-96. the Acquisition Association has failed to make interest payments on the Note for the months of September, October and November. December is due within the next 7 days. Staff will be moving your November 13, 1996 recommendation to the Agency Board recommending foreclosure during the month of January. REHAB PROGRAM A request for Proposal has been mailed to 8 prospective consulting firms (see attached) for the purpose of design, preparation, implementation and administration of a single- family city-wide rehabilitation program. Deadline for submittal of proposals is January 13, 1997, and staff anticipates moving the recommendation for selection of a consulting firm to the Agency Board for consideration at their January 23 meeting. Code Enforcement is moving forward on their efforts to address single-family residential violations relative to Code, health and safety issues. HOUSING AUTHORITY AUDIT The Agency Board reviewed the findings of the Housing Authority Audit Report at their December 12 meeting in closed session. Staff has been directed to meet with the Housing Authority's Executive Director to discuss the Agency's concerns. Due to the confidentiality of this matter and until further instructed by the Agency Board, staff has been directed to maintain the confidentiality of this matter due to potential legal issues. �s �� zlz� l9 INVOICE INVOICE NO. PP-1296 Date TO: PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME ACQUISITION CORPORATION C/O CASA MANAGEMENT SERVICE 629 S.RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD#446 SAN MARCOS,CA 92069 DATE DESCRIPTION PRINCIPAL INT RATE DAYS AMOUNT 11/30/96 BALANCE FORWARD Past Due 15,435.48 12/3/96 INT ON RING NOTE/3 D 1,189,400.00 0.05 3 495.58 12/23/96 INT ON RING NOTE/20 D 1,157,200.00 0.05 20 3,214.44 12/31/96 INT ON NATTER NOTE 31,868.46 0.05 31 137.21 10/31/96 TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE: 619,282.72 NOTE: This billing is in accordance with the understanding between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the Portola Palms Mobilehome Acquisition Corporation. Any action by the City Council and/or the Agency Board may nullify this billing which could result in additional monies due for the same periods listed above. IMPORTANT NOTICE:Our records show that your account is past due in the amount of$15,435.48. Please inform us on the status of your payment. REMIT PAYMENT ALONG WITH A COPY OF THIS INVOICE TO: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTN: JOSE LUIS ESPINOZA,ACCOUNTANT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT,CA 92260 As o / / / 96 INVOICE INVOICE NO. PP-1296 Date TO: PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME ACQUISITION CORPORATION C/O CASA MANAGEMENT SERVICE 629 S. RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD#446 SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 DATE DESCRIPTION PRINCIPAL INT RATE DAYS AMOUNT 11/30/96 BALANCE FORWARD Past Due 15,435.48 12/3/96 INT ON RING NOTE/3 D 1,189,400.00 0.05 3 495.58 12/31/96 INT ON RING NOTE/28 D 1,157,200.00 0.05 28 4,500.22 12/31/96 INT ON NATTER NOTE 31,868.46 0.05 31 137.21 10/31/96 TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE: 20,568.50 NOTE: This billing is in accordance with the understanding between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and the Portola Palms Mobilehome Acquisition Corporation. Any action by the City Council and/or the Agency Board may nullify this billing which could result in additional monies due for the same periods listed above. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our records show that your account is past due in the amount of$15,435.48. Please inform us on the status of your payment. REMIT PAYMENT ALONG WITH A COPY OF THIS INVOICE TO: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTN: JOSE LUIS ESPINOZA,ACCOUNTANT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE CP" PALM DESERT,CA 92260 7. Kathleen Rosenow, Principal Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. 540 N. Golden Circle Ste. 305 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 541-4585; Fax (714) 836-1748 8. David A. Stadler Pacific Relocation Consultants 100 W. Broadway, Suite 300 Long Beach, CA 90802 2