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A° MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 11, 1998
TO: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/CITY
CLERK
FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT 7k,
SUBJECT: HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES
Attached is a copy of the minutes for:
+ Housing Commission Meeting of November 18, 1998 approved at the Housing Commission
Meeting held on December 9, 1998.
Please submit to the Agency Board.
Thank you.
cc: Carlos Ortega
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CONVENE 3:35 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 1998
ROLL CALL Members Present: Carrie McLeod, Roger Dash, Philip Sladick,
G.A. Holmes, Lawrence Saindon, Ben Kurtz
Members Absent: Marion "Rusti" Olsen, Leo Sullivan
Others Present: Teresa La Rocca, Bryce White, Charlene Sumpter,
Diana Leal
Guest(s): None.
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner R. Dash requested a copy of the Redevelopment
Agency Budget and Housing Authority budget as well as a CDBG
budget.
4 MINUTES It was moved by L. Saindon and seconded by P. Sladick to
approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting of
November 18, 1998. Motion was carried to approve the minutes.
NEW BUSINESS A. ACQUISITION/REHAB/RESALE PROGRAM PROPOSAL -
UPDATE
The two properties on Rebecca Road closed escrow and Staff has
prepared a rehab bid package which will be presented to the Housing
Commission for review. Staff has estimated a cost for renovation not
to exceed $20,000 per home. A cost breakdown will be provided to the
Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting. To help offset
costs, Americorp. volunteers will be utilized to do work which can be
done in a day such as interior painting and landscaping.
The lot on Catalina Way is in escrow and currently in probate and it will
not close until January 26. The lot on Virginia Avenue has closed
escrow and will be land-banked for future development.
Staff reported that Developer Sales Network (DSN) has agreed to
release Margaret Berliner to work as the exclusive listing agent on the
sale of the Acquisition Rehab/Resale program housing units. The
purpose of the request for release was in order to reduce the sales
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commission from 60/o to 4% per agreement with listing agent.
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NEW BUSINESS B. BUILDING HORIZONS' PROPOSAL
(CONTD) Staff, the Mayor, and the City Attorney met with Building Horizons (BH)
Chairman and Director Joe Sitko to discuss the Agency's need for an
audit of the 1997-1998 program. Funding issues remain unresolved and
as a result, the 1998-1999 program will be placed on hold until all issues
can be resolved amicably.
CONTINUED ITEMS A. Housing Authority Properties
1. One Quail Place - Capital Improvement Update
Bid closing for One Quail roof replacement was November 12. Bond
Capital Improvement funds will be utilized to pay for the roof work.
Three bids have been received and were reviewed by the Housing
Commission. There are some issues on the dissemination of
information to bidders that need to be resolved with the City Attorney.
Work is contingent upon legal counsel approval,of bid process. If
issues are not resolved, the bids received will be rejected and the
project will go out for bid once again.
B. MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES
1. PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK - UPDATE
1. Portola Palms Mobile Home Park Sale of Lots -
(Informational)
The proposed package for the installation of a mobile home on a
vacant space at in order to attract buyers at Portola Palms was rejected
by staff due to the $300 monthly flooring cost to the Agency.
Seven tenants are in the process of purchasing mobile home spaces
of the seven, four have closed escrow.
C. Home Improvement Program (Bryce)
Bryce White reported on the November 11, 1998 "Make a Difference
Day" held in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, a group of 400-450
volunteers from Production Group International (PGI) and Insurance
Conference Planning Association (ICPA). 14 homes in Focus Area #2
(along Merle Drive, Rebecca and Leslie) were painted and landscaped.
Bryce provided the Commission with a news article which summarized
the event. He said it was a very successful event. Staff coordinated
the neighborhood, materials and supplies, and scope of work for each
property that was affected.
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CONTINUED ITEMS Bryce provided an update on the Hovley Walls. Staff is working with the
(CONTD) homeowners on the best way to have the walls reconstructed to benefit
everyone involved. Loans and grants have been made available to
affected residents through the Redevelopment Agency and the HIP
program.
D. SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS REHABILITATION - UPDATE
Terre reported that the Council approved the removal of the pool and
placement of a children's play area as was recommended by the
Housing Commission. Charlene provided an update of the on-going
renovation at Santa Rosa Apartments.
E. 40 ACRE SITE UPDATE
Terre met with the preliminary concept team which is RDA, planning
staff, architect, landscape architect, Engineer and Housing consultants
to begin discussing the project concept. Aerials and topography map
of the site are being prepared and should be ready by the end of the
week. Soils test will be done at a later date. Two Housing Commission
members will be appointed at the next Housing Commission meeting
to be a part of the conceptual planning team.
REPORTS A. HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE
Committee was provided with a copy of the housing projects status
report.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by L. Saindon and seconded by P. Sladick to
adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Carlos L. Ortega s
Secretary
CLO/TLR/dcl
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
• MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 19, 1998
TO: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/CITY
CLERK
FROM: DIANA LEAL (� -
SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT i,;,
SUBJECT: HOUSING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE SHEET
Attached is a copy of the Housing Commission attendance sheet for your records.
Thank you.
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POSTED AGENDAHOUSING COMMISSION
.,., NOVEMBER 18, 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 Commission Meeting of Wednesday,November 18, 1998,
was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council Chambers, 73-510 Fred Waring
Drive, Palm Desert, on November 10, 1998.
Dated: N vember 10, 1998
D e , Senior Office Assistant
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1998
TO: HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTAN
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
A Meeting of the Housing Commission will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at 3:30
p.m. in the North Wing Conference Room. Enclosed is the agenda.
Please call me at 776-6349 to let me know if you will be able to attend the meeting because a
quorum is necessary in order to conduct business.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
POSTED AGENDA
HOUSING COMMISSION
November 18, 1998, 3:30 P.m.
North Wing Conference Room
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the Agenda may address
the Commission 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 Commission.
B. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on nonhearing
Agenda items. It should be noted that at Commission 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 Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING'S MINUTES - October 14, 1998
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Acquisition/Rehab/Resale Program Proposal (Oral)
No. B. Building Horizons' Proposal Update
V. CONTINUED BUSINESS (ORAL REPORTS)
A. Housing Authority Properties
1. One Quail Place - Capital Improvement Update
B. Mobile Home Park Issues
1. Portola Palms Mobile home Park Sale of Lots - Update (Informational)
C. Home Improvement Program (Bryce)
"Volunteer Day"November 11, 1998 Report
D. Santa Rosa Apartments Rehabilitation Update (Charlene)
E. 40-Acre Site Update
VI. REPORTS
A. Housing Projects Update
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CONVENE 3:37 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 1998
ROLL CALL Members Present: Carrie McLeod, Roger Dash, Philip Sladick,
Lawrence Saindon, Leo Sullivan, Ben Kurtz
Members Absent: Marion "Rusti" Olsen, G.A. Holmes
Others Present: Carlos Ortega, Teresa La Rocca, Bryce White,
Charlene Sumpter, Diana Leal
Guest(s): None.
ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner L. Saindon inquired about Commission members
attendance to the commission meetings.
MINUTES It was moved by Leo Sullivan and seconded by Philip Sladick to
approve the minutes of the Special meeting of the Housing
Commission held on September 30, 1998. Motion was carried
to approve the minutes.
NEW BUSINESS A. ACQUISITION/REHAB/RESALE PROGRAM PROPOSAL -
UPDATE
Staff advised that escrow has closed on the acquisition of two single
family homes in focus area No. 2 located on Rebecca Rd. Staff is
currently preparing a rehab bid package which will be presented to the
Housing Commission for review. The package will specify the required
rehabilitation work to the properties and will call for bids. Staff has
estimated a cost for renovation at not to exceed $20,000 per home.
The negotiated purchase price of $45,000 per home is considerably
less than the market in the general vicinity as comparable resales
range in about the $80,000- $90,000 category.
Staff advised that the Agency has entered into an escrow for purchase
of a vacant lot in Focus Area No. 1 at a purchase price of$12,000. The
purchase price is excellent as lots in the are range for$25,000 - $30,000
Escrow is scheduled to close at the end of January. The lot will be land-
', banked for future development, perhaps in conjunction with a local non-
profit. As a part of the Home Improvement Program, Component No.
7 (Acquisition Rehab/Resale), the Executive Director has been
authorized to purchase lots or homes which staff identifies as particularly
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NEW BUSINESS good deals for the purpose of land-banking for rehabing in preparation
(CONTD.) of resale. The above lot is one of these purchases.
C. McLeod inquired about the run-down apartments located along Fred
Waring Drive, a short distance from City Hall, to which Mr. Ortega
responded that there is a local doctor negotiating with the apartment
owners for the possible acquisition of those lots for a proposed
development. We will keep the Commission informed.
R. Dash inquired relative to the maintenance of Agency-owned projects
and was advised by staff that once the Agency acquires property it is
required to maintain. In addition, Agency acquisition of a property
removes said property from the tax rolls as the Agency is tax-exempt.
Upon resale to a buyer, the property is placed back on the tax rolls.
B. BUILDING HORIZONS' PROPOSAL
Building Horizons (BH) in conjunction with the Agency constructed two
homes during the 1996-97 fiscal year and is proposing the construction
of an additional home in Palm Desert during the 1998-99 year. The
program goal for BH is to provide vocational training in construction
trades to high school students and a by-product of the program is the
construction of affordable housing for lower income households.
Staff expressed concern over the cost incurred for the administration and
overhead on the construction of the two BH homes built during the 1997-
98 academic year. Staff will be meeting with BH staff to request an
accounting for funds expended during the 1997-98 program year prior •
to entering into a new agreement with BH. Upon receipt of the account
information, it will be scheduled for Commission review.
CONTINUED ITEMS A. Housing Authority Properties
1. One Quail Place
Suggestions for name change
(Continued from 7/8/98)
After discussion, a consensus was reached that the proposed name
change for One Quail Place should be tabled at this time.
P. Sladick, Commissioner/representative for One Quail advised the
commission that residents with whom he has discussed the name
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CONTINUED ITEMS change would prefer that the name continue as it is. In addition, staff
(CONTD.) noted that the property occupancy is generally full, hence it does
not appear that a name change is necessary.
The bid package for roof replacement is currently being advertised and
bid closing is November 12. Staff along with the RPM's general
contractor have done a walk-through of the property with prospective
roofing bidders to view and discuss the site and specifications. Upon
close of bids, staff will prepare a staff report for Council for the
awarding of the contract and anticipate roof replacements to begin in
early January.
Staff is currently working with RPM and the City's Urban Forester (Jerry
Clark) on identification of trees that will be removed as well as trimmed
in preparation of the roof replacement program. It is anticipated that the
tree trimming program will begin prior to the awarding of the contract
for roof repairs and that the tree removal program would be
implemented in phases throughout the next two or three years. Jerry
Clark, has determined that due to the density of the trees at One Quail,
many of the trees on site do not receive enough nutrients and not
enough sunlight filters through the trees for proper growth of plants,
shrubs and grass. As a result, he will be working with RPM to correct
this problem.
Motion moved by R. Dash and seconded by P. Sladick to table the
proposed name change for One Quail Place. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES
1. PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK - UPDATE
1. Portola Palms Mobile Home Park Sale of Lots -
(Informational)
The sale of one of the tenant-occupied lots has closed escrow and three
additional offers are scheduled for public hearing at the November 12,
1998 Agency agenda. In addition, two more tenants have advised staff
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CONTINUED ITEMS that they are currently seeking financing for the acquisition of their lots.
(CONTD.) Baddour and Associates have been meeting with the HOA regarding
the sale of the vacant lots currently available at the park and have
begun their marketing and sales program. In addition, they are working
with mobile home suppliers in an attempt to package the vacant spaces
to include mobile home and space in order to attract buyers. Ingrid has
been working with a mobile home distributor on the placement of a unit
at one of the vacant lots at Portola Palms in order to market as a
package within the park. Should this occur, the Agency would be asked
to contribute towards the set up cost for the mobile home which would
be recouped at the time of sale. Ingrid is to advise on whether or not
this would be requested at a later date.
2. MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSION -
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Continued from 9/10, 10/8 and 10/22 Council meetings. The proposed
ordinance creates a mechanism by which the City can review Impact
Reports submitted to the local jurisdiction by park owners requesting
change of use of the park. This item has been continued as a result of
input from the general public which the City Attorney must take for
consideration before final action on the ordinance. Scheduled for
Council action 11/12/98. The ordinance merely puts in place a
mechanism by which to review property owner requests and potential
impact on tenants as a result of change of use.
C. Home Improvement Program (Bryce)
Staff reviewed the program outline and advised that there are currently 22 homes
that have been improved under the Home Improvement Program (HIP). Bryce White --
reviewed the process which is currently in place to qualify families for either
loans/grants to make improvements to their home. Families of under 50% of the
County median income will receive a grant for improvement and those families at
income between 50-80% will qualify for a 3% loan. In addition, a percentage of the
loan is forgiven each year that the loan is in place and the homeowner continues to
live at that location.
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CONTINUED ITEMS R. Dash requested a brief summary of the types of programs, grants
(CONTD.) and/or loans that the Agency offers. A program package will be sent to
the Commission along with a Citizen's Guide to Redevelopment and a
Redevelopment brochure with the next agenda packet.
- "Volunteer Day" November 11, 1998 -
2nd Annual "Make A Difference Day" Event
Bryce reported on the upcoming November 11 special volunteer event
being done in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity and a group of 400-450
conventioneers who have volunteered their time to community-worthy
projects during their stay. Staff has been coordinating a special afternoon
event which will include the general clean-up and painting of 13 homes in
Focus Area #2 (along Merle Drive, Rebecca and Leslie). Staff has been
coordinating the neighborhood, materials and supplies and scope of work
for each property that will be affected. Bus loads of the conventioneers will
be transported to the site along Rebecca on November 11 at 1:00 p.m. and
will depart at approximately 4:00 p.m. Commission members are invited to
drop by that day to visit the site and view the activities.
D. SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS REHABILITATION - UPDATE
Staff gave an update of the on-going renovation at Santa Rosa Apartments
as follows. Buildings #1 and 2 are completed. Building #3 is ready for a
mechanical inspection and Buildings 3 and 4 are ready for drywall and
texturing and Building 5 has been gutted and re-framed for window •
installation. Re-roofing has begun and is in progress.
The decision on whether to keep, rehab or delete the pool has yet to be --
decided. Staff has determined that there is sufficient parking on-site in
either case. Discussion followed with regard to the benefit or detriment to
retaining the pool versus the installation of a children's play area as well as
potential users of the property.
Staff reviewed the costs of retention, relocation and re-configuration versus
rehabilitation or removal of the existing pool.
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CONTINUED ITEMS Motion moved by L. Sullivan and seconded by L. Saindon to
(CONTD.) eliminate the pool site, leave the parking as is shown on the
architectural drawing, and install a children's play area. Motion
unanimously carried.
REPORTS A. HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE
Committee was provided with a copy of the housing projects status
report.
B. DESERT ROSE UPDATE
Staff reported that three of the five resales have closed escrow and two
are pending. Qualified low income families have been identified as
buyers on all five resale units.
Staff reviewed a request by Developer Sales Network (DSN) asking for
an exclusive listing on the sale of the Acquisition Rehab/Resale
program housing units. After considerable discussion, the Commission
expressed concern relative to the 6% commission. There was further
discussion on DSN/Margaret Berliner's knowledge of the affordable
housing program and her expertise and knowledge on qualifying lower
income prospective buyers for affordable programs. It was Housing
Commission's general concern that DSN be approached regarding the
reduction of the commission fee as the exclusive listing agent.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by C. McLeod and seconded by B. Kurtz to
adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Carlos L. Ortega
Secretary
CLO/TLR/dcl
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November 4, 1998
Teresa L. LaRocca, Housing Manager
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
35-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
Re: Portola Palms Mobile Home Park Vacant Lots Sale
Dear Terre:
Enclosed please find two purchase agreements for real property. One is the-standard CAR form
which I use in my general real estate practice for vacant land. The other agreement or contract is
the one I have been directed to use by the City of Palm Springs. Please let me know if you
would like us to use the standard CAR form or if you have one that you would prefer to use. I
*a,., have also enclosed brochures from Maple Ridge Mobile Homes of California, Inc. We are
working with them to provide a package to a prospective lot owner of a home as well as a lot. I
have included information on three different models that range in price for the basic homes from
$34,000 to $43,000.
We have just completed a very nice display board which will be permanently on display in the
homeowner association clubhouse outlining the lot location and also information on the available
mobile homes. Our sign for the exterior of the project has finally been approved and is being
installed as this letter is being written.
We have had several calls as reported earlier from people inside the park expressing an interest in -
purchasing lots. However,with numerous follow-ups the responses we are getting are to let
them know if anyone else shows an interest in the lot.
We have continued a three line ad under mobile home lots for sale in the Desert Sun and
surprisingly are now receiving two to three calls per week. Now that we have the mobile home
package available we have more options to discuss with clients.
Vera Gilles, our marketing coordinator, will be scheduling an open house towards the end of
November to see if we have any luck with this marketing technique.
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Business: (760)322-9032 Facsimile: (760)327-4549 (1'
e-mail: baddour@earthlink.net fi
Teresa L. LaRocca, Housing Manager
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park
*,.. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
November 4, 1998
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As we discussed on the phone,we will try working with Maple Ridge Mobile Homes. At this
time they have three models that are currently being installed in the valley. Vera is going to see
how it works to get people interested in the park and then show them the mobile home at the
other location. This, of course, is much more cost effective for the City of Palm Desert. If we
get to a point where this does not seem to work, we will let you know.
Per our phone conversation, we are installing two general real estate signs on Lot 10 and Lot 58.
We feel if we put too many signs up it will work to our detriment. Please let me know which
contract you wish to use and we will keep you posted of our success.
Sincerely,
INGRID BADDOUR, CCIM
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ORDINANCE NO. 784
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 569 RELATIVE TO
ABSENCES FROM COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETINGS.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 569 on March 23, 1989, and
established criteria for attendance of City Committee and Commission members; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Ordinance No. 569, certain circumstances have
changed which- c sitate a clarification and amendment of said ordinance.
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that in an effort to continue to attain consistency and
efficiency on all of the City's boards, members are hereby required to maintain good attendance
of all meetings. In the event of irregular attendance, the following shall apply:
1. Three unexcused absences in any one year (September 1 through August 31) shall
constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards which meet
monthly.
2. Five unexcused absences in any one year (September 1 through August 31) shall
constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards which meet twice
monthly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an "excused absence" may be granted by the
Chairman of the Committee or Commission if the member is ill, serving on jury duty, serving
in the military, or has suffered a death in the family.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at it regular meeting held on the 14 t tday September 1995 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: BENSON, KELLY, SPIEGEL, SNYDER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CRITES
ABSTAIN:NONE
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WALTER Ho SNYDER
Mayor Pro Tempore
A-1TEST:
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SHEILA R. IL1IGAN, Y CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESER , CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 784 AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 2.34.010 AND 2.34.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATIVE TO COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MEMBER
ATTENDANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 784 on September 14, 1995,
amending Ordinance No. 569, relative to absences from City Committee and Commission
members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 97-43 on June 26, 1997, revising
the appointment date for all City Committee and Commission members and establishing a
residence policy for Committee/Commission appointees; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have all standard regulations for Committee/Commission
members within one document.
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that in effort to continue to attain consistency and
efficiency on all of the City's boards, the following will apply:
1. The beginning dates for all terms of appointment to any City Committee or
Commission will commence January 1st and end on December 31 st.
2. Palm Desert residency shall be a requirement for appointment to a City
Committee or Commission except in cases where the City Council deems it
appropriate to appoint a non-resident to a board which is in need of
specific expertise the non-resident offers.
3. Three unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through
December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding
office on boards which meet monthly.
4. Five unexcused absences in any one year (January 1 through December 31)
shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on
boards which meet twice monthly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an "excused absence" may be granted if the
member is serving on jury duty, serving in the military, or has suffered a death in the family.
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ORDINANCE NO.
PASSED,APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
tow California, at its regular meeting held on the day of , 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JEAN M. BENSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 1998
TO: CARLOS L. ORTEGA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FROM: TERESA LA ROCCA, HOUSING MANAGE
SUBJECT: HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE
BUILDING HORIZONS
This project has been placed on hold until further notice.
PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME PARK
Four escrows have closed. One tenant is in escrow and one tenant is in the process of securing
financing for the acquisition of their space. Marketing efforts continue.
`Noy SILVER SPUR MOBILEHOME PARK PROPOSED ORDINANCE
The proposed City ordinance establishing a review process for Impact Reports submitted to the
City by mobilehome park owners proposing conversion or change of use to their parks, was
reviewed and approved by the City Council at their November 12, 1998 meeting. The ordinance
takes effect at its second reading.
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Completed: 8 Grants
2 Matching Fund Grants
2 Loans
1 County EDA Loan
In progress: 4 Grants
2 Loans
1 County EDA loan
Processing: 4 Grants
1 Loans
HOUSING AUTHORITY RENTAL UNITS
As of November 16, 1998:
One Quail Place 90.62%occupied
Neighbors 83.33% occupied
Catalina 95.83 % occupied
Desert Pointe 98.43% occupied
Taos Palms 93.75% occupied
Las Serenas 96.57% occupied
Pueblos I00% occupied
SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS - SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY REPORT.
DESERT ROSE
Staff is currently working on two resales at Desert Rose. Prospective qualified buyers have been
identified for both units and Staff is working with Margaret Berliner of DSN Realty to qualify
the buyers and secure financing.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES
ymo„ Buena Circle Property - Ground breaking ceremonies were held on November 4, 1998. House is
under construction with a projected 8-10 week completion schedule.
SPECIAL EVENT
On November 11,400-450 volunteers of conventioneers attending the Insurance Conference
Planners Association Annual Meeting in the Coachella Valley participated in the half day
community service special event and provided general cleanup,painting and gardening to 13
homeowners of low and moderate income within the Agency's Focus Area No. 2. The afternoon
• event was a joint effort between the Palm Desert RDA, Habitat for Humanities, Production
Group International, and 400+ insurance conventioneers. Thirteen homeowners were the
recipients of lots of sweat, grime and camaraderie. The event was a great success.
PROPOSED ACQUISITION
► CATALINA WAY - Have submitted documents to escrow for the acquisition of a vacant
lot on Catalina Way. The property is currently in probate, therefore the escrow is not
anticipated to close before January 26, 1999.
► VIRGINIA AVENUE - Escrow has closed on the vacant lot on Virginia Avenue.
Holding site for future development.
► REBECCA ROAD - Both escrows have closed and Staff is currently working on
preparing a bid/specification package to put the rehabilitation work out for bid.
Americorps students will be utilized to prepare the properties for rehabilitation.
► HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES - COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS-
Three roofing bids have been received and are being reviewed by RPM's general
contractor for conformance with bid documents. Bids received are as follows:
PROPERTIES TO BE RE-ROOFED
COMPANY ONE QUAIL DESERT NEIGHBORS TAOS
POINTE GARDENS PALMS
Rey Crest Roofing
(Los Angeles)
Base Bid $533,285 $102,400 $54,385 $19,885
Crickets (Option) $176,400 $10,925 $2,850
Petronella Roofing
(Local)
Base Bid $676,825 $144,980 $79,680 $19,800
Crickets (Option) $187,000 $4,000 (includes
crickets)
All Miller
(Local)
Base Bid $106,000 $53,000 $17,500
Crickets (Option) $2,300 ?
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SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS
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WORK IN PROGRESS:
• Building Number 1 and 2- Baseboards and casing are installed. Vinyl and carpeting are
being ordered and vinyl will be installed so that the cabinets can be installed. Carpeting will
be installed when we are near completion of the project.
• Building Number 3 -Drywall is installed and is currently being taped, mudded, and textured.
• Building Number 4- Currently waiting for rough electrical inspection. Insulation and
drywall are scheduled to begin after inspection.
• Building Number 5- Windows are currently being installed and will most likely be
completed by November 20, 1998. Rough electrical and plumbing inspection will occur
before November 27, 1998.
• The roofs on building one and two are completed,and the new roofs on building 3 and 4 will
be completed by November 9, 1998. The new roof for building five is scheduled for
completion by November 13, 1998.
• A three-week delay has occurred on the project due to the fact that the roof sheeting and the
�.► fascia boards had to be replaced.
• Landscaping-I am currently working with Eric Johnson on the trees that need to be removed
and the plant material needed for the project. The majority of the trees that needed to be
removed have been. I'm still trying to get him to agree to save some of the trees.
• Tree trimming was necessary so that we could install the new roofs. Additionally,nine trees
have completely been removed because they were dead.
• A decision has been made to remove the swimming pool, so we can now begin to award the
grading contract and prepare to start the work.
• Color-coating of the outside of the buildings will begin once the scratch and brown coat have
occurred on building number five which should be at the start of next week.
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE:
r.. • I am currently working with RPM on the re-roofing projects for One Quail Place, Desert
Pointe,Neighbors Gardens and Taos Palms. Three bids were received and we are currently
reviewing the packages.
• I am working with Mark Boroch, RPM Representative, on the maintenance of One Quail
Place. We have received a detailed deferred maintenance list and we are working off the list
addressing liability issues first. Mark is currently working on preparing a schedule outlining
when items will be taken care of.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION:
• Catalina Way- The vacant lot on Catalina Way is scheduled to close escrow on or before
January 26, 1998.
• Virginia Ave- The property has closed escrow.
• Rebecca Road-Escrow has closed. Staff is preparing a Bid Package and we should be ready
to advertise sometime next week.
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