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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-11 HC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet POSTED AGENDA HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 11, 1998 3:30 P.M. NORTH WING CONFERENCE ROOM DECLARATION OF POSTING I,Diana Leal, Senior Office Assistant of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency,do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the Housing Advisory Committee meeting of Wednesday, February 11, 1998 was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council Chambers,73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on February 5, 1998. Dated: February 5, 1998 i 7 ® i Le en' r ffice Assistant Palm Desert edevelopment Agency PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: February 5, 1998 TO: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Housing Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the North Wing Conference Room. Enclosed is the agenda. Please call me at 776-6349 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. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. POSTED AGENDA HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 11, 1998, 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. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING'S MINUTES - December 23, 1997 (Special Meeting) IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Accept Jim Richards Resignation from Committee V. CONTINUED BUSINESS (ORAL REPORTS) A. Mobile Home Park Issues 1. Portola Palms Mobilehome Park Update 2. Silver Spur Mobile Home Association ► Suggested MHP Ordinance B. Proposed Home Improvement Program C. Housing Authority Properties Update D. Santa Rosa Apartments Rehabilitation Update VI. REPORTS A. Desert Rose Update B. Housing Projects Update VII. ADJOURNMENT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: March 13, 1998 TO: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/CITY CLERK FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT !- tor SUBJECT: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC) MINUTES Attached is a copy of the minutes for: + Housing Advisory Committee Meeting of February 11, 1998 approved on March 11, 1998 Please submit to the Agency Board. Thank you. cc: Carlos Ortega V� r. • ......... .. ... .. (di to \ Minutes le) ?: ,y 4..1e.,it �_ ''�'.�`.•'` HOUSING A V SQ 1IY COMMITTEE' •.•:rrpi X1f;;p '•. '4 a CONVENE 3:35 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 1998 ROLL CALL Members Present: G.A. Holmes, C. Wick, J. Benson, W. Winfield Members Absent: J. Richards Others Present: Teresa La Rocca, Carlos Ortega, Charlene Sumpter, Diana Leal Guests: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. MINUTES It was moved by Jean Benson and seconded by Carrie Wick to approve 'N.y the minutes of the December 23, 1997 Special meeting. Motion was carried to approve the minutes. NEW BUSINESS A. ACCEPT JIM RICHARDS RESIGNATION FROM COMMITTEE Motion moved by C. Wick and seconded by J. Benson to accept Mr. Richards' resignation. Motion carried. CONTINUED ITEMS A. MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES • 1. PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK - UPDATE Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure has been negotiated. A vote of the general population with regard to the transfer of the property was taken and received an overwhelming approval to transfer the property. Our Attorney is working on the agreement. The Agency has just been made aware of the Acquisition Association owing property taxes in the amount of$13,000. Terre La Rocca working with the Home Owners' Association (HOA) to see if the HOA fees can be forgiven. Thereby, using those funds to cover the amount owed on the property taxes. A financial review is being conducted to assure that the funds were properly distributed. Motion moved by G.A. Holmes to accept the Deed in Lieu of �,.. Foreclosure subject to the results of the audit and seconded by W. Winfield. Motion carried. 1 Minutes Feb. 11, 1998 HO TTSINGT AIDVISOB,7 CONTINUED ITEMS A. SILVER SPUR MOBILE HOME PARK - (CONTD) PROPOSED ORDINANCE Staff forwarded the Westminster Ordinance to the City Attorney Dave Erwin for his review and clarification of liability to the City. Mr. Erwin has assigned Ms. Helen Dreyer to handle this matter. The Housing Advisory Committee would like to have a work session with Ms. Dreyer to discuss the ordinance with the committee members and staff. Staff will make the necessary arrangements. Motion moved by G. Holmes and seconded by W. Winfield to hold a work session with Ms. Helen Dreyer to discuss the Westminster Ordinance. Motion carried. B. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Charlene Sumpter, Rehabilitation Specialist is assisting eight applicants with the securing of bids and commencement of rehab work. One matching fund for roof repair ($1,600), 2 loans and 5 grants will be utilized for these homes. She is also assisting three other applicants with the application process. The program has been received with lots of interest and enthusiasm. The Redevelopment Agency Attorney is preparing Deed of Trust and Promissory Note forms to be used in the program. Yard signs will be ready and up at the various participant homes within 2 weeks. C. HOUSING AUTHORITY NEGOTIATIONS The Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency took possession of the Riverside County Housing Authority's eight properties (725 units) on January 29, 1998. RPM Company the property management firm selected to manage the properties commenced work on January 30,1998. RPM Company is in the process of doing a detailed analysis of capital improvement work to be done at each of the properties. D. SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS REHABILITATION - UPDATE No bids were received as a result of the release of a bid package. Therefore staff has been negotiating with various contractors and has separated the various rehab components in order to accomplish our goal to rehab but control cost. A request for the appropriation of $598,398.00 t 2 Minutes Feb . 11, 1998 HO TTSTNG^ ,SAD 'ISOWSZA C'O MM1 7s' ' ; • CONTINUED ITEMS for the Santa Rosa Rehabilitation project will be reviewed by the City (CONTD) Council at its meeting of February 12, 1998. In addition, staff is negotiating with RPM Company to seek a better price to do some of the rehabilitation work such as roof, grading and carports. Construction is expected to begin within thirty days. It is anticipated that the major rehabilitation work will take approximately six months to complete. Motion moved by G. A. Holmes and seconded by W. Winfield to recommend approval of the appropriation of funds for the Santa Rosa Apartments Rehabilitation work and forward the request for appropriation to the Council for final approval. Motion carried. REPORTS A. DESERT ROSE UPDATE 152 units out of 161 units have been sold to date, 9 units left. Because of the Stipulation for Entry of Judgment in which the Agency is required to provide housing to low and very low income households, an increased subsidy, of up to $55,000, to assist in qualifying lower income households has been established. B. HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE Committee was provided with a copy of the status report. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by G. A. Holmes and seconded by W. Winfield to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Carlos L. Ortega r/ Secretary TLR:dcl 3 POSTED AGENDA HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARCH 11, 1998 3:30 P.M. NORTH WING CONFERENCE ROOM DECLARATION OF POSTING I,Diana Leal, Senior Office Assistant of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the Housing Advisory Committee meeting of Wednesday, February 11, 1998 was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council Chambers, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on March 4, 1998 Dated: arch 4, 19.8 ian al, Senior Office Assistant Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY � INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: March 4, 1998 TO: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT A.-- SUBJECT: NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting of the Housing Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. in the North Wing Conference Room. Enclosed is the agenda. Please call me at 776-6349 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. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. POSTED AGENDA HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARCH 11, 1998, 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. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING'S MINUTES - February 11, 1998 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers and reorganization of committee. V. CONTINUED BUSINESS (ORAL REPORTS) A. Mobile Home Park Issues 1. Portola Palms Mobilehome Park Update 2. Silver Spur Mobile Home Association ► Suggested MHP Ordinance to be reviewed and discussed with Ms. Helen Dreyer of Best, Best & Krieger B. Home Improvement Program C. Housing Authority Properties Update D. Santa Rosa Apartments Rehabilitation Update VI. REPORTS A. Desert Rose Update B. Housing Projects Update VII. ADJOURNMENT PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: April 13, 1998 TO: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/CITY CLERK FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC) MINUTES Attached is a copy of the minutes for: + Housing Advisory Committee Meeting of March 11, 1998 approved on April 8, 1998. Please submit to the Agency Board. r... Thank you. cc: Carlos Ortega r R =s4 ✓� �rJ la 4(3( S' T ti. --10 glik 1 Minutes iiigii 0 i sett; P.?Vk. ' � --'' �: f '' `I} I"V hIi s° og - loIC 00)AINEITT , CONVENE 3:35 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 1998 ROLL CALL Members Present: G.A. Holmes, C. Wick, J. Benson, W. Winfield, B. Kurtz Members Absent: R. Dash (Excused) Others Present: Teresa La Rocca, Charlene Sumpter, Diana Leal Guest(s): Helene Dreyer of Best, Best & Krieger ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Introduction of the new Housing Advisory Committee member Mr. Bernard (Ben) Kurtz. MINUTES It was moved by G.A. Holmes and seconded by Carrie Wick to approve the minutes of the February 11, 1998. Motion was carried to approve the minutes. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND REORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEE Motion moved by G.A. Holmes and seconded by C. Wick to continue this item until the next Housing Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 8, 1998. Motion carried. CONTINUED ITEMS A. MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES 1. PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK - UPDATE The past due Home Owners' Association (HOA) fees for the 37 Acquisition Association spaces have been forgiven by the HOA. The property taxes for 96-97 and 1st installment for 97-98 have been paid by the Acquisition Association. The Corporate Grant Deed will be ready to record once verification of payment of the property taxes is made by the title company. Staff is working with a local appraiser to obtain a letter valuation appraisal for the 37 spaces. The Agency's Auditor, Oscar Armijo conducted a financial review of Desert Resort Management's books and found that the income and expenses were appropriately collected and disbursed. 1 Minutes Mar . 11 , 1998 EEO/USING, ADVISORY MM T ' ' ' CONTINUED ITEMS Motion moved by G.A. Holmes and seconded by W. Winfield to accept (CONTD) the Deed in lieu of Foreclosure and accept and file the financial review results. Motion carried. A. SILVER SPUR MOBILE HOME PARK - PROPOSED ORDINANCE Ms. Helene Dreyer of Best, Best & Krieger informed the committee that the State mandates that a process be in place to review impact reports resulting from Mobile Home Park conversions whereby property owners sell or request conversion of their property from a park use to another form of land use. She reviewed the Westminster Ordinance and suggested that a similar ordinance be created for the City of Palm Desert to respond to the State mandate. The Housing Advisory Committee recommended that staff request authorization from Council to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance for review and action by the City Council. Motion moved by G.A. Holmes and seconded by C. Wick to hold a work session with Ms. Helen Dreyer to discuss the creation of a similar ordinance to that of the Westminster Ordinance once the Agency has given their approval to proceed. Motion carried. B. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Charlene Sumpter, Rehabilitation Specialist is assisting fifteen applicants at various stages of the rehab work. 5 homes have been completed and 14 applications have been mailed out. Yard signs have been posted in the front yard of the participant homes. Charlene reported that the community has shown a great interest in the program. Applicants have been interviewed for the position of Rehabilitation Construction Specialist. A choice has been made and staff expects to have someone on-board soon. C. HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES RPM Company, property management, will be going out for bids to do necessary repair and deferred maintenance work to the seven Housing Authority properties. Management is in the process of making much 2 Minutes Mar. 11, 1998 110VISINGIn ADVISORY CO MAirT'T nv' CONTINUED ITEMS needed improvements to each of the seven properties and evaluating the (CONTD) extent of deferred maintenance necessary. Jerry Clark has met with management to address issues of landscape changes: i.e, removal of obsolete shrubs and trees. The Management Plan will be submitted within thirty (30) days. D. SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS REHABILITATION - UPDATE Awaiting contractor performance bond and signed contract. RPM Company will include cost for roofs, grading and carports in the scope of work they are preparing for the Authority rental properties. It is anticipated that the rehabilitation work will take approximately six months to complete. REPORTS A. DESERT ROSE UPDATE 158 units sold and 3 units remain. Expect to sell out this month. B. HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE Committee was provided with a copy of the status report. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by G. A. Holmes and seconded by W. Winfield to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m. 16/ljZ7 Carlos L. Ortega Secretary TLR:dcl 3 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: MARCH 4, 1998 TO: CARLOS ORTEGA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM: TERESA LA ROCCA, HOUSING PROGRAMS COORDINATOR' SUBJECT: HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES The following is a brief report to update you on the activities undertaken by RPM Company to date: + All computers are up and running with the exception of Desert Pointe which will be operable on February 24, 1998. + Hired manager for Catalina/Neighbors. She will begin on February 24, 1998. + Established a toll free number for residents at the RPM office in Ontario. The number is 888-390-4818. An update letter will be sent to all residents advising of the new number. + Jim Foley met with Jerry Clark, City's Arborist, last week and they are preparing a 3-year plan for tree trimming, removal and clean up of shrubs at One Quail. Expenses will be included in the replacement reserve account line item in their budget. + Interior decorator for RPM will be visiting the properties on February 24, 1998 and will also visit Desert Rose to determine where and how the furnishings in the Desert Rose models can be best used at One Quail. + Roof inspections for all properties scheduled for February 24, 1998 at which time repairs will be determined and costs estimated. Preparing to go out for bids. + RPM is researching a service contract for maintenance operation of the numerous ponds at One Quail. Also, researching service contract for Ray Pak boiler systems at One Quail. MEMORANDUM TO: CARLOS ORTEGA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR• SUBJECT: HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES March 4, 1998 Page 2 The following occupancy levels currently exist: Catalina 93.05%Occupied One Quail 90.36%Occupied Neighbors 83.33%Occupied Las Serenas 94.67%Occupied Desert Pointe 92.19%Occupied Taos Palms 93.75%Occupied Pueblos 100%Occupied S ® Page 2 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: MARCH 4, 1998 TO: CARLOS ORTEGA, Executive Director RDA FROM: TERESA L. LA ROCCA, Housing Programs Coordinat SUBJECT: DESERT ROSE UPDATE - As of February 20, 1998 Sales: 154 units (Phase 1, 2 and 3) Average to date subsidies (exclusive of sales price reduction) Average mortgage subsidy $20,000 Average closing costs $ 2,315 Average interest buy down $ 2,985 w Escrows: 133 Closed 21 Open Escrows w Income Breakdown: 13 Family of very low income 92 Families of low income `'"r 47 Families of moderate income w Phase I: 3 Units available w Phase II: 2 Units available His Phase III: 4 Units available Summary of the Media Campaign: Current media campaign is underway. Traffic numbers continue,but salesare slow. Due to our attempt to hold the last remaining units for families of lower income. Additional financial assistance to large families of very low income as a special incentive to buy.