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CONVENE 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 1997
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ROLL CALL Members Present: J. Richards, G. Holmes, W. Winfield
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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