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CONVENE 3:50 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 1997
ROLL CALL Members Present: J. Richards, G. Holmes, W.
Winfield, Carrie Wick
Others Present: C. Ortega, T. LaRocca, M. Hunt
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS None.
MINUTES It was moved by G. Holmes and seconded by W.
Winfield to approve the January 8 meeting's
minutes as submitted. Motion was carried.
CONTINUED
BUSINESS MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES
PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME PARK
Staff has been directed by Agency Board to proceed
with necessary legal action to resolve this issue.
Agency's legal counsel is preparing a letter to cure to
be mailed to the Acquisition Association.
Ms. LaRocca advised that election of the new Board
would be held on February 25. She will be meeting with
the new Board and wants one of the Committee
members to join her. Committee agreed to send one of
its members.
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BUSINESS (Contd) SILVER SPUR MOBILE HOME MANOR
Staff reported that there has been no additional contact
with them. Residents have entered into negotiations
with owner. The owner has requested a letter of
condemnation from the Agency. Agency's legal
counsel will be providing opinion.
PROPOSED REHABILITATION PROGRAM UPDATE
Staff reported that the County of Riverside has a Single-
Family Rehab Program, which has $1 .3M funds
available to families with 80% of median income. The
Riverside County Economic Development Agency is in
charge of the Program. Applications are processed
through the mail. County will be providing staff with
information on how many Palm Desert homeowners
have been helped by the Program. CDBG funds are
available ($137,000). Perhaps City of Palm Desert can
enhance the County Program, i.e., assistance with
sewer hookups.
Terre reported that she will be looking at rehab
programs of repossessed homes in San Bernardino.
HOUSING AUTHORITY AUDIT
Mr. Ortega reported that once all the information is
received from the Housing Authority, a summary report
will be prepared by the auditor.
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NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
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Ms. Carrie Wick was introduced to the Committee. She
was welcomed by all members.
Motion was made by G. Holmes and seconded by
W. Winfield to recommend approval of Carrie Wick's
appointment as a member of the Committee.
Motion was unanimously carried.
SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS
RELOCATION/DISPOSITION
Staff reported that Southern California Housing had
been advised by the County that they would not be able
to access HOME funds. This would leave a $55,000
shortage of funds for the rehabilitation of the Santa
Rosa Apartments. Agency can request that $55,000 of
the $137,000 rehab program funds be reprogrammed
to the Santa Rosa Apartment Project.
Motion was made by J. Richards and seconded by
W. Winfield to recommend to the City Council that
$55,000 from the 22nd Year Community
Development Block Grant Funds allocated to the
Housing Rehab Funds be reprogrammed to the
Santa Rosa Apartment Rehab Project. Motion was
unanimously carried.
REPORTS DESERT ROSE UPDATE
Staff announced that the Fall TV Campaign had started
on February 10. Four home sales have occurred within
the past two days. Phase 3 will open this week. Price
will be $108,000. The Jean Benson Child Care Center
Grand Opening is scheduled on March 7. Invitations
will be sent soon.
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REPORTS (Contd) HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE
Committee was referred to memorandum included in
packet.
Committee requested that Staff look at the 49 units on
Cook Street (Country Club Village Apartments). It was
noted that a Texas bank holds the property. Staff will
provide Committee with report.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made, seconded and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Carlos L. Ortega
Secretary
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