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1999-04-14 HC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
s.: PDL DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY o , 73-5 i0 FRED WARING DRIVE • rev/ PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92 260-2 5 7 8 b 11/ b TI-L: 760 346-061 I FAX: 760 341-6372 •alp IIE�" . f nfo<n palm-desert.org April 8, 1999 NAHRO P.O. Box 90487 Washington, DC 20090 RE: REGISTRATION PAYMENT-COMMISSIONERS FUNDAMENTALS SEMINAR APRIL 23,24, 1999, PHOENIX,ARIZOP:A Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed are the following checks: iter. Check No. For Amount 1. 79067 Charlene Sumpter $410.00 2. 79068 Carrie McLeod $410.00 3. 79069 Lawrence Saindon $410.00 4. 79070 Leo Sullivan $410.00 5. 79071 Philip Sladick $410.00 We have also registered Carlos Ortega to attend. Because he is the fourth registrant, he is not required to pay. Thank you for your assistance. Please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, // N/ - 1( da: L_. Diana Leal Senior Office Assistant PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RRINnD DN Rf f+t:f D Rf6[D INVENTORYNO. I ` U I 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009013 FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR 4/23— REGIST—SLADICK 410.00 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING ******410.00 1'IDu••mlGi—l..n�:17k1,'t—!'tla+..:nis'1—t'.'lm..:..,alP1—fliTs?earfi!\�lw.,..x:11—�'IIn+•.••tfS\�f.Ena ".,et\�'t1u,•••r73L\-/.Bm•+c,rDFi1-/11ID•..••R6\-lsm••••sA-l7,un...M(1:�.�,,,..mII��IJ�,,,"1. THE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 73- EL PASEO 16-49/1220 79071 liRy OA PER IM Wan PALMLM DESERT,CA 92260 I73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 II AMOUNT 1 i WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79071 =** *****410.00) i ;( FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS .4 NAHRO o PO BOX 90487 WASHINGTON DC 20090 I R I....... TR SUrr' PO7907 1u■ 1s L 2 2000496,: 2 17000046611' • INVENTORY NO. 10U I U CITY OF•PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009012 FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR 4/23— REGIST—SULLIVAN 410.00 4 $*• ******410.00! PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING THE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 1 73-765 EL PASEO 16.49/1220 7 90 70 ©07 CAPE.` ro� PALM DESERT,CA 92260 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 AMOUNT WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79070 $**t*****410.00/ FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS 'i !. NAHRO I PO BOX 90487 ‘4972tY4 r, WASHINGTON DC 20090 i,:eroFi LJ' / TRE/ RER4-491714— / r 11'0 790 70u° 1s L 2 20004961: 2 L 70000466►I' INVENTORY NO. I nibb d CITY OF.PALM DESERT DESCRIP T ION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009011 FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR 4/23- REGIST-SAINDON 410.00 $ '*******410.00 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING mozahh .-- :nttlUOtti17n►'�fttuma ttt.lmmnttitttmooni1x`1V:ntt.uffi7tFi'!/�tttatomu tmeansu tttttoxtos tirxwfl Ytt4tusftullstttonearn thimm,�tt� i,.,.mml.f,;.11.,, ,,.=,- BB t' JrE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA ' I I _ 73-785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 7 9 0 6 9 ' I# Ctly O� PL—R )® ®] PALM DESERT,CA 92260 JJ 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 _ AMOUNT 3- E WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79069 $*******410.00i '� FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS k - NAHRO PO BOX 90487 WASHINGTON DC 20090 " :- �—,.+-+r:4.e.•..., Aris, s r I pia/ 1--trk/1i IBMMEr ASURER 3 , r/yl� 7n�6� ,4,, ,„ytQ+ll;� ,,,,ro il wmarit- ;Omtg7; mcmwipl �tou.,,;u,Ilarcox,,, �urttps:,, ;;ih0w.,.1ii�:I•rP,,,, niquar., �,,,,,.n:m �;:'mmtl �c•� u. 00790690 is L 2 2000496u: 2 L 7000046611' r.. vvv vvv vvv� INVENTORY NO. I yUb b CITY OF-PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009010 FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR 4/23- REGIST-MCLEOD 410.00 0 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING ********410.00 :,,..mcu,9i�V.:nrtiu olYRrcmn tnru�}}}a1s tstomorAf ne 17s ttArawn� ps16.!--ennmom�+lalstttoasim ttosmas f1n: tntl=f1h)— i,,o.,nsmraM.",�►/.:m.:�r THE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 73-785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 7 9 0 6 8 © 17 OcR p)E._ DAO®TR PALM DESERT,CA 92260 t73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346.0611 t) ( AMOUNT WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 1 04-02-1999 79068 #**t*****410.00J , FOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS NAHRO PO BOX 90487 WASHINGTON DC 20090 i (t7cA4J- '..JJ / I‘ ER 2000496�:�: 2L70000 II'0 79068u' :L,2 46611' UUU)UUU-UUUO INVENTORY NO. 79067 CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 0099i09 FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR 4/23— REGIST—SUMPTER 410.00 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING $ ****'k'«*4I O.00 - u E r THE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 1I _ 73-785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 7 9 0 6 7 : ©I7 ©1 p)$ _� �S�G PALM DESERT,CA 92260 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 , c- AMOUNT WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79067 $*41 *****410.000/ i; tFOUR HUNDRED TEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS 0, E NAHRO PO BOX 90487 I WASHINGTON DC 20090 ....--MA 1p n C_ 1.; y `j it'`a i/v<� I T EASURER .1 i 007906 ?HE 1s L 2 20004961: 2 L 70000466o . . : .. . .. • .. ••:,, .:..•,, ,:.• ••,•...,.,..,' ' ..":, „..,-:... Pfllffl DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY •I' -0 —5 IO FRED WARING DRIVE ff 7A PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92 260-2 5 7 5 1%1 l2 .:/�N t TEL: 760 346-0611 •rry w .. FAX 760 341-6372 H:y 9-713 I Entb(a palm-desert.org April 8, 1999 Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel 2435 South 47th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 RE: HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS-COMMISSIONERS FUNDAMENTALS SEMINAR APRIL 23,24, 1999, PHOENIX,ARIZONA Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed are the following checks: Now Check No. For Amount Confirmation # 1. 79055 Carlos Ortega $262.75 3090995403 2. 79056 Charlene Sumpter $262.75 3095801880 3. 79057 Carrie McLeod $262.75 3094447252 4. 79058 Lawrence Saindon $262.75 3096479194 5. 79059 Leo Sullivan $262.75 3090174828 6. 79060 Philip Sladick $262.75 3093418137 Thank you for your assistance. Please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, 1, \\----'(4,,-; tt" Diana Le Senior Office Assistant PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY •QENI(O IX W.CL[D>%PE' lUUU)UUU—woo INVENTORY NO. 79059 CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 001:07 HOTEL-FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR REGIST-SULLIVAN 262.75 IV $********262.75 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING I ii. THE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA I 73-785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 79059 (T /7 CA DDa.ATM 3��0G-r�R PALM DESERT,CA 92260 i 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 I AMOUNT WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79059 S** *****262.75/ TWO HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 75/100 DOLLARS HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT HOTEL t 2435 SOUTH 47TH STREET 1, r�� -mo , 1 PHOENIX AZ 85034 LAvo- , o T URER 060 790 E9u' 1: L 2 20004961: 2 L 7000046611' L INVENTORY NO. ( lJUO CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT I VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE a 009006 HOTEL—FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR REGIST—SAINDON 262.75 $********262.75 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING THE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 1 I 73-785 EL PASEO 16.4911220 7 9 0 5 8 ciiRy Of PE—� Dp®�an PALM DESERT,CA 92260 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)348-0811 / AMOUNT gWILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79058 $**t*****262.75J I(i TWO HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 75/100 DOLLARS l %.4.• HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT HOTEL ir-7 1 2435 SOUTH 47TH STREET I; . PHOENIX AZ 85034 01 YO Gv ilv,0'1/d- � T EASURER J I , 00 790 58u' 1: L 2 20004961: 2 L 700004661I' INVENTORY NO. 79057 CITY OF.PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009005 HOTEL—FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR REGIST—MCLEOD 262.75 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING # *******262.75 t.ennvo,.,.,mThz....ru -—�+...,gl[�-�.,�,,..._sutl—�+s+e:::03r�-rnm,....,ev�-.�rp....�-.-21n.,....+ttt-•-4-M9n,,...,m�_�,....�-.- ..,.m�-�,nx.,..�-�,..mr,-,rr>$...,.ut,-�,,,,.., I rTHE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 73-785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 79057 f CiliRy O`R Pa-E2 ✓/&ol TiR PALM DESERT,CA 92260 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 AMOUNT 1 i WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79057 $**`******262.75j 4 11 TWO HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 75/100 DOLLARS `... HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT HOTEL N i-.( 2435 SOUTH 47TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85034 i on T jutER i' r. III 0 ?9057ii• 1:.1 2 20004961: 2 L7000046611' INVENTORY NO. ( J1.15b CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009004 HOTEL-FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR REGIST-SUMPTER 262.75 $********262.75 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING ..-m..VC',—rOrr; —�a:,...,fi!�—�110,.:;125�—rank,.,rpm— „ , ... . �+..,;�—r�m....�ia\—�3�,,. ��UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIAt.�us`— .-�s....mti-.rmm,,.�mm.�-�m.,.� THE TREASURER OF THE , I) 73.785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 7 9 0 5 6 C[IF O' D r)a._m ��olTiR PALM DESERT,CA 92260,J� tI 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 AMOUNT 1 WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 1 04-02-1999 79056 $**t*****262.75, la (, TWO HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 75/100 DOLLARS hsi Sew . HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT HOTEL 1' 2435 SOUTH 47TH STREET ee h PHOENIX AZ 85034 YOR I; bLc S )f 11-07A II TRFSURER b..., _ ..,. r 5 11'0 7905611' I: 1:2 2000496i: 2 L 7000046611 0 ..`��`. INVENTORY NO. r JUbJ CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009003 HOTEL—FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR REGIST—ORTEGA 262.75 `vr. PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING $ ******262.75 �!�"..m�-l7iq,....Gaut-.1iW...,ut1- -mW....,Lst-.iv14....�if/�-�i im....,>:.1-�ma,....,-sue��tti,....nur�—rllm.,,.,ur�-�i im....nnti-ttan.....ww�-.7II1+...„a.�.- ,,.,,�la-�•1�...��-�mm,. THE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA 73.785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 7 9 0 5 5 my © f PEUM D,��� PALM DESERT,CA 92260 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 :� / AMOUNT iWILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. 04-02-1999 79055 $** *****262.75:1/ 4 1 TWO HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 75/100 DOLLARS I `Aw HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT HOTEL 2435 SOUTH 47TH STREET 017/11K-2 • PHOENIX AZ 85034 o I (04/ a c5 TR SURER il II'0 7 90 5 50 1s L 2 2000 4 9 61: 2 L 700004660 INVENTORY NO. I Ub U CITY OF PALM DESERT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VOUCHER P.O. ITEM DESCRIPTION INVOICE 009008 HOTEL-FUNDAMENTAL SEMINAR REGIST-SLADICK 262.75 $********262.75 PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSITING tTHE TREASURER OF THE UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA I 73-785 EL PASEO 16-49/1220 7 9 0 6 0 ny cA D)a.- E liZIST PALM DESERT,CA 92260 73.510 FREDWARING DRIVE• PALM DESERT,CA 92260• (760)346-0611 'I AMOUNT \ V WILL PAY TO THE ORDER OF: DATE CHECK NO. t 04-02-1999 79060 $**t*****262.75/ TWO HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 75/100 DOLLARS HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT HOTEL 1 2435 SOUTH 47TH STREET PI PHOENIX AZ 850341'9O - ( EASURER P 00 790600 1: 1,2 20004961: 2 L 700004661I' 1 . POSTED AGENDAHOUSING COMMISSION APRIL 14, 1999 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, April 14, 1999 was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council Chambers, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on April 7, 1999. Dated: April ' '9 i a Leal, ni r Office Assistant Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ® MEMORANDUM DATE: APRIL 7, 1999 TO: HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTAN' ��1y SUBJECT: NOTICE OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEET G A meeting of the Housing Commission will be held on Wednesday,April 14, 1999 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 you cooperation in this matter. • • POSTED AGENDA HOUSING COMMISSION April 14, 1999, 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 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 - March 10, 1999 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Make a Difference Day - May, 1999 (Bryce) ". CONTINUED BUSINESS A. Acquisition/Rehab/Resale Program Update (Charlene) Rebecca Road Properties B. Housing Authority Properties (Terre) 1. One Quail Place - Capital Improver mt Ur date Roofs Landscape Painting/Carports C. Mobile Home Park Issues 1. Portola Palms Mobile home Park Sale of Lots - Update (Terre) HOA Mobile Installation VI. REPORTS A. Home Improvement Program Update (Bryce) B. Santa Rosa Apartments Rehabilitation Update (Charlene) C. 40-Acre Site Update (Terre) D. Habitat for Humanity Project Update (Terre) E. Housing Projects Update (Terre) VII. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Section 54956.8 *` 1. Property: APN: 623-070-042/ 77-777 Country Club Drive Negotiating Parties: Carlos Ortega/Teresa La Rocca Agency: Carlos Ortega/Teresa La Rocca Property owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: Property Acquisition PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM DATE: May 27, 1999 TO: SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ CITY CLERK FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Attached is a copy of the minutes for: + Housing Commission Meeting of April 14, 1999 approved at the Housing Commission Meeting held on May 12, 1999. Please submit to the Agency Board. Thank you. 'w. cc: Carlos Ortega w Minutes HOUSING CQ M I��r�SS O CONVENE 3:37 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 1999 ROLL CALL Members Present: Carrie McLeod, Philip Sladick, Ben Kurtz, Larry Saindon Members Abserit Roger Dash, G.A. Holmes, Leo Sullivan Others Present: Carlos Ortega, Teresa La Rocca, Charlene Sumpter, Bryce White, Diana Leal Guest(s): None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Terre requested that the Housing Authority Budget Adjustments for FY 1998-99 be added to the Agenda under New Business Items. It was moved by P. Sladick and seconded by B. Kurtz to include the Mid-Year Budget Review Fiscal Year 1998-99 - Housing Authority in the Agenda under New Business Items. MINUTES It was moved by B. Kurtz and seconded by P. Sladick to approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting of March 10, 1999. Motion was carried to approve the minutes. NEW BUSINESS A. MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY - MAY, 1999 Bryce reported that the Make A Difference Day has been set for May 15, 1999. He has a commitment of participation from the Marriott's Desert Springs Resort, and a tentative commitment from the Home Depot on which he will follow-up. The May 15, 1999 Make A Difference Day will target homes that are in dire need of repairs. Approximately 10-15 homes identified in Focus Area #2. B. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FY 1998-99 - HOUSING AUTHORITY Terre asked that an action be taken to forward the Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Review FY 1998-99 to the Housing Authority Board for approval. She briefly discussed the changes and said that the 1999- 2000 budget will be brought before the Housing Commission for their review and approval at their next meeting. Terre said that Finance Department staff will be in attendance at the May 12, 1999 Commission meeting to answer any questions. 1 Minutes Apr. 14,1999 Horsnver. COA1424118SION NEW BUSINESS It was moved by P. Sladick and seconded by L. Saindon to (CONTD) forward recommendation to the Housing Authority to approve Housing Authority Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 1998-99. Motion unanimously carried. CONTINUED A. ACQUISITION/REHAB/RESALE PROGRAM - UPDATE BUSINESS - REBECCA ROAD PROPERTIES Staff received performance bond information and work will commence next week. Charlene said her findings with regard to the sewer connection were that the properties were currently on septic tanks. As of this time, there are no sewer lines dedicated. If the homes are to be placed on sewer, an assessment district will need to be formed. B. HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES 1. ONE QUAIL PLACE - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT UPDATE Roofs Re-roofing is about 50% complete. Roofing at Taos and Neighbors is complete. Work has begun at Desert Pointe Apartments. 14-15 roofs are complete at One Quail Place. Landscaping Landscaping has begun and residents have given their input on design. Painting/Carports Charlene said that the Re-painting of the various properties (One Quail, Neighbors, Desert Pointe and Taos) and the Installation of Carports at Las Serenas - has been awarded to James Simon Company. A paint supplier was consulted and he agreed that the work can be done within the amount of the bid awarded. Work on the carports will begin next week. t 2 Minutes Apr. 14,1999 ROVS % COAMMUSUOANT CONTINUED C. MOBILE HOME PARK ISSUES BUSINESS (CONTD) 1. PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK - UPDATE - PORTOLA PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK SALE OF LOTS - (UPDATE) P. Sladick said that he contacted Greg Pettis, Councilmember of the City of Cathedral City. Mr. Pettis indicated the City still desires to relocate tenants for a mobile home park located in the cove area. Terre spoke with Warren Bradshaw who advised that most of the coaches at the cove park are single wide and very old. Only one is a good candidate for relocation to PPMHP. Terre will advise Ingrid Baddour. - HOA MOBILE INSTALLATION Terre reported that authorization was given to the Portola Palms Mobile Home Park Homeowners Association to install a mobile home model on an approved lot to help with the marketing of the lots. To date, six lots have sold and two are in escrow. REPORTS A. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (BRYCE) Bryce reported that the City of Palm Desert is requesting to be designated as an Entitlement City which will enable us to seek additional funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). CDBG funds are used to fund the HIP, therefore, at the beginning of next year, staff will start lobbying for more CDBG funds. Bryce said that he has been assisting the City with the proposed Hovley Lane East 8' wall. At this time, easements are being signed. The City will pay for the construction of the wall. 3 Minutes Apr. 14,1999 HOUSING COMMISSION REPORTS B. SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS REHABILITATION - UPDATE (CONTD) Charlene reported that the laundry room is almost complete. The balconies have been framed and the final inspection will take place on 4/14/99. After balconies are scratch-coated and brown-coated, color coating will begin the week of April 26, 1999. C. 40-ACRE SITE UPDATE Terre reported that a meeting was held with prospective developers regarding the potential development of a portion of the site using tax credit to construct multi-family units. The Redevelopment Agency is looking at producing single-family and multi-family units. Terre stated that the Agency is normally approached by the developers who are interested in the development of housing units. C. McLeod inquired if someone is in charge of analyzing the quality of the homes. Terre said that the Building Department is in charge of inspecting the units to make sure that they are built to City standards. D. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Terre reported that Mr. Boyd Sharp the Habitat for Humanity's Executive Director no longer works with Habitat and that Ed Vargo will be in charge of the Palm Desert project. Habitat advised that they are completing the two homes in Coachella and will proceed with Palm Desert once they are finished. E. HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE Committee was provided with a copy of the housing projects status report. 4 Minutes Apr. 14,1999 EEO/USING COMMISSION CLOSED SESSION MATTERS CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Section 54956.8 A. Property: 77777 Country Club Drive Negotiating Parties: Carlos Ortega/Teresa La Rocca Agency: Carlos Ortega/Teresa La Rocca Property owner: Associates Estates Realty Under Negotiation: Property Acquisition Housing Commission was updated on the status of the property. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by L. Saindon and seconded by P. Sladick to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. /1-6/-04' ,arlos L. Ortega Secretary CLO/TLR/dcl PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM DATE: APRIL 6, 1999 TO: CARLOS L. ORTEGA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM: TERESA LA ROCCA, HOUSING MANAGER SUBJECT: HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE BUILDING HORIZONS On Hold. PORTOLA PALMS MOBILEHOME PARK - . Escrows closed - 2 Escrow open - Baddour and Associates are marketing the vacant lots for the Agency. On 3/1/99 Ingrid Baddour advised that the Portola Palms Mobile Home Park Homeowners Association has • agreed to bear the cost to have a model mobilehome installed on one of the Agency's vacant lots for marketing purposes. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Completed: 10 Grants 2 Matching Fund Grants 4 Loans 1 County EDA Loan In progress: 7 Grants 2 Loans 1 County EDA loan Processing: 4 Grants 1 Loan 2 County EDA Loan • 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY RENTAL UNITS ` As of April 5, 1999: One Quail Place 90.63% occupied (34 down units) Neighbors 83.33% occupied (4 down units) Catalina 95.83 % occupied Desert Pointe 100% occupied Taos Palms 87.50% occupied (1 down unit) Las Serenas 98.67% occupied Pueblos 100% occupied RPM has hired Terry Parker as the Area Manager for the Palm Desert projects. Terry will work out of One Quail Place and supervise all seven Housing Authority properties. She has extensive experience in property management. SANTA ROSA APARTMENTS - SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY REPORT. DESERT ROSE No resales available. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Will begin construction once completed with Coachella home construction. (See attached letter) PROPOSED ACQUISITION ► CATALINA WAY - Landbanking for future development ► VIRGINIA AVENUE - Landbanking for future development ► REBECCA ROAD (REHAB) - Rehab to begin 4/15/99. HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES - COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS- • Re-roofing of One Quail awarded to Rey Crest Roofing in progress. ► Re-roofing of Taos Palms, Desert Pointe and Neighbors Apartments awarded to Al Miller & Sons in progress. ► Perimeter landscaping in progress. ► Painting and carport installation. Award of contract approved. Work to begin 4/15/99. r.. 2 (A)7494 ., PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AI MEMORANDUM Near DATE: APRIL 14, 1999 TO: HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBER LEO SULLI\ FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: INFORMATION PACKET FOR TRAVEL TO PHOEN X,ARIZONA TO ATTEND COMMISSIONERS FUNDAMENTALS SEMINAR ON APRIL 23 AND 24, 1999 Enclosed is an information packet for travel to Phoenix, Arizona. Please save your receipts for meals, etc. (an envelop has been provided for your convenience). Please call if you have any questions. PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM To: Terre La Rocca, Housing Manager FROM: Charlene Sumpter, Senior Rehabilitation Construction Specialist DATE: March 29, 1999 RE: Santa Rosa Apartments Contract Schedule Terre: I have reviewed the contract documents and outlined the original time frame. I have also noted the approved Change Orders and indicated the additional time this added to the contract. Please review the following: Contract Approved on February 12, 1998 Contract came back from the City Clerk's office on April 8, 1998 Deposit money received on April 21, 1998 Robert Kennedy Construction began on April 28, 1998 Add-on to Contract Change Order No. 1 &2 Approved on November 12, 1998 Seven Day Change Order No. 3 ,Approved on December 10, 1999 Ten Week Change Order No.4,Approved on February 11, 1999 Six Week Windows:No Change Order Necessary May of 1998 Five Week Electrical:No Change Order Necessary June of 1998 Five Week Mechanical:No Change Order Necessary July of 1998 Five Week Weather/Painting:No Change Order Necessary November of 1998 Five Week Service Hook Ups:No Change Order Necessary February/March of 1999 Three Week Cement Work:No Change Order Necessary March of 1999 One Week Review of Change Orders are as follows: Change Order No. 1 &2: Replaced sheeting on the roof due to dryrot(this could not have been known until the old roof was removed). The fascia board on the exterior of the buildings was replaced when it was determined that the old sheeting on the roof had to be replaced. Change Order No.3: Rebuilding of the Laundry Room was done due to Fire Damage. The Balconies were rebuilt to enhance the appearance of the building and to raise the wall height required by code. The issue of dry-rot was addressed because once the lath and plaster were removed from the walls,it became necessary to replace the rotted wood. Change Order No.4: The installation of New Gas lines were required because the old gas lines failed the pressure test. Block walls to the East and West of the buildings were added. Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley, Inc. P.O. Box 542 • Indio, California 92202 • (760) 342-2243 • Fax (760) 775-9053 RECEIVEr. April 8, 1999 APR -1 { 1999 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCv Ms. Teresa L La Roca Housing Manager Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Status of Buena Circle House This letter is in response to your letter dated March 29, 1999 in regard to the above referenced property.The Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity-Coachella Valley appreciates your concern and apologizes for the lack of any significant building progress with the Palm Desert Habitat house. As I indicated to you in our April 5, 1999 phone conversation, we are currently in the final stage of completing the two homes in Coachella. Minor interior details are being finished this week. Landscaping and final inspections will take place within the next 10— 12 days. The Dedication of Homes is scheduled for May 2, 1999. We will then be prepared to restart our work on the Palm Desert Buena Circle house during the month of May with anticipated completion by August or September. Once construction has begun, we will be happy to comply with your request for a monthly update on the status of our building progress so that you can keep the Housing Commission and the Agency informed. We appreciate your support and patience during the past several months and, along with you, the Agency and the Linares Family, we eagerly anticipate the speedy completion of the Buena Circle house. Please call me at (760) 416-3336 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Lini G. Handy, President Cc: Ed Vargo, Co-Chair Chuck Reeder, Co-Chair Construction Committee t PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM DATE: APRIL 22, 1999 TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM: TERESA LA ROCCA, HOUSING MANAGER SUBJECT: MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 - HOUSING AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION: That the Housing Authority by minute motion,approve Resolution No. ,which amends the Fiscal Year 1998-99 budget for mid-year adjustments. BACKGROUND: Staffhas completed mid-year review of the Housing Authority's FY 1998-99 budget and financial position. Staff is requesting the following adjustments to the Authority's budget: 'ROJECT REVENUE EXP. TRANSFERS Catalina Gardens -0- (10,468.00) Desert Pointe (2,000.00) 3,532.00 Las Serenas 7,942.00 Neighbors Gardens (8,075.00) 46,524.00 30,000.00 One Quail Place 11,135.00 301,951.00 (30,000.00) The Pueblos 6,618.00 Taos Palms 884.00 Adjustments are due to additional administrative expenses incurred i.e.audit charges,interest payments,etc.,as well as additional expenses incurred at Neighbors Gardens and One Quail Place as a result of deferred maintenance i.e. pool pump replacements, landscape upgrades, laundry room conversion, etc. REVIEWED AND CONCUR TERESA IA ROCCA Executive Director, RDA Housing Manager Now. Finance Director RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 BUDGET AS A RESULT OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET WHEREAS, as a result a mid-year review of the Housing Authority budget, it is desirable to revise the 1998-99 Housing Authority Budget; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Palm Desert Housing Authority, Palm Desert, California, that the 1998-99 Budget is hereby revised as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. FURTHER, that the Executive Director, or his duly appointed representative, will have the authority to approve intra-departmental budgeted line item variations. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Palm Desert Housing Authority held on this 22nd day of April, 1999, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ,BSENT: ABSTAIN: CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SHEILA R. 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BACKGROUND: The Redevelopment Agency is a member of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). NAHRO offers various workshops and seminars to public housing officials throughout the year. One such seminar is the Commissioners Fundamentals Seminar which is designed to teach Housing Commissioners how to strengthen their performance as advocates, leaders, strategists, team-builders and goal-setters. Staff feels that since the Housing Commission is fairly new, it would be beneficial for our commission to attend this seminar as it will help to increase their knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a commission. BY HOUSG AUTH REVIEWED AND CONCUR VERIFIED BY: kit A OriG !,at on file with City Clerk's Office al4° TERESA LA ROCCA Executive Director, RDA Housing Manager 62141-- Finance Director JAN-20-1999 14:53 NAHRO I 202 289 4949 P.02/07 N R . .,,,-,-,..,.;..i.,, , . . , .-„ .,..... ..._„.: ;:. :,, ::::_._..., .,. .. ., • • A .• •‘'. "•.... +1yQt "��J� : ; ±• s�4d�,Y? syAl ,�jj •Rf A�.i.r•; J ( .�j w, �> , !'''''.:{•,.�y this seminar,you will discover Special Feature puring eveiythrn you need to strengthen the Commisioners Fundamentals Resource your performance as an advocate,leader, Manual has been designed to serve as a strategist,team-builder and goal-setter. t;ommisioners Handbook,a valuable and By"sticking-to-basics",Commissioners rrdctical guidebook to meet the specific I_ from both large and small local housing ,ieeds of your own LHA. authorities(l$As)will have their needs agenda met Constraints associated with operat- ing agencies with limited resources,num- rtegistratinnbegins at&O0 a.m. rs of personnel,and opportunities for epansion of operation will be included. Day One 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Move your agency ahead with your , Getting Started:Initial Roles of the increased knowledge of the Co 'on s roles,responsibilities and Commissioner cl�all 4 CEUs ' Agency Monitoring and Oversight Who o d Attend Governance -- .-'- ' Making Decisions:Getting the Job Done New Co onus,and Seasoned Commissioners who would like to update ' Finance&Accounting Understanding their current 1auowledge. the Numbers What 'ouill Learn Day Two 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The needs of mall and moderate size ' The Board&Executive Director. ___ . _ housing auth rides will be addressed Defuuing the Relationship throughput seminar,featuring: • Basic ce and Accounting ' Team Building for C 'oners ' Strategic Planning • Case 9tudi of real situations,issues and p 1.•ble faced by LHA Boards. • :•. . Go ce • Inn .. cti to Non-Profit Organizations • Exec is e Director Employment • y •• ents • Perfo. : 'e Appraisal Formats _ • Guid- :.1 or Leading Effective in additionto instruction in a relaxed and Mee: Baal environment,you will receive: • Che 1 - •r Legal Executive Sessions •Desk Resource Manual • The .D. .• .ed Role of Resident Co .I i. ens • Continuing Education Units(CEUs) • Course Certificate • • i • Participant Roster(for networking opportunity) — - • Break-time refreshments and beverages During Seminar Sessions • Audiotaping is permitted for personal use only. • time.Videotaping is not permitted at any • 1 • Smoking is prohibited. JAN-20-1999 14:54 NAHRO I 202 289 4949 P.03/07 Faculty *The trainer's personality Leo Dau ^one of the nation's rind ability to interact made foremost tern and presenters of seminar this seminar not only -- programs or elected and appointed — - — - housing o ci&s.He is the author of , njoyable but very easy to NAHRO's nunissioners Fundamentals absorb the knowledge gained - and A• ••ced Commissioners Seminars, Fhrough the presentation.9! and , programs in Massachusetts and Mtc�t�►Rt Purim New J• :Y H _is extensive background as Co Es an edu I r,public administrator and DovuxE Hovsatc Atrtsosrri manag• t consultant make his DANvutE, programs effective and practical. Wane of the best, organized, informative and needed in- -- - service of my life. Thank you.", -Dawn STEMNAN CO Ors LAS VDc's HOUSING AumoRrrr Las Vices,NV NMost informative NAHRO meeting I have ever attended.'" —RotEar STEARNMS CON SlissrON HovsiNG ArnaORI Y SuasTON,MO J i PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL g f I� = IIII11== Ii' =1 .!1!1L 1=mmumm III_ ■ Fatias pv at n a edevelspmear Officials 221999 Spring 1999 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Join us! • PSWRC Spring Conference & Commissioners' Training in Palm Springs May 15 - 18 "IT'S A WHOLE NEW ACT" ` � Finally, the big production we have been waiting for— • ` ' a new housing act! Now it's time to get on with show! Join us in Palm Springs this May for outstanding train- ing.We've highlighted the script, identified the major roles and key players, set the stage for you to learn your lines, plus we're counting on you to get rave reviews! Leading roles will be played by nationally recognized talent: Ophelia Basgal and Tim Sciacqua trainers from our own stage, Major Galloway, National NAHRO's leading man on the Agency Plan, who will take part in both our Agency Plan and PHAS Training. We will have guest appearances f ,�� � from celebrities and troupers extraordinaire: Deborah Erlanson, President of NAHRO, Karen Thoreson, Senior Vice President Spring Conference 1 NAHRO and candidate for president(our own leading lady!), the Nominees for Executive Board 3: HUD traveling players, and Jason Casterline, finance whiz, who will both entertain and instruct our number crunchers. Visiting luminaries Sr VP Candidates Speak Out 4from regional stages will make important appearances.Austin Karen Thoreson 9 Simms. President of Southeast Regional NAHRO, and Kurt Creager, Conference Program 10 • Legislative Network Chair of NAHRO, are both candidates for senior vice president of national NAHRO. They will be addressing Calendar 16 our region in a formal question and answer session, as well as taking part in individual sessions (see page 4 for more information). • • • What a stage set for our production-the beautiful scenery of the visit our website for upcoming desert! Yes, we'll be in Palm Springs, because in the theater, atmos- information about the Spring Conference including featured speakers and presenters continued on page 2 www.pswrc-nahro.org PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS Niiii isi) 111 q/i 9' Co,� , 0 . r)1iSS� �� \ CONFERENCE continued from page 1 O n e rS 1 �'` ,\ phere is everything. So reserve Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new +r your room now,because in appointee,we have vital training that will help Palm Springs you can expect . 1 some beautiful, starry nights you to function effectively and knowledge- after your long,productive ably in your role as commissioner.Congress ----; passed a new housing act in 1998:The Quality ,----- days! Housing&Work Responsibility Act.Our thor- ough briefing,designed specifically for commissioners,will Palm Springs be given by NAHRO's expert trainers. Riviera Resort Did you know that your authority needs to develop an agency plan?We'll have a policy session for commissioners only on Saturday,followed by an agency plan development 1600 North Indian Canyon session for conference registrants on Monday afternoon. Drive,Palm Springs CA 92262-4602 Note that we offer a special discounted registration fee for commissioners who wish to attend both Commissioners' Phone: Training and the PSWRC Spring Conference.With all that 760-327 8311 has happened in the past year and with what is likely to be forthcoming in the next few years,you can't afford to miss • Fax: this.The changes are here and so is NAHRO to prepare you 760-327-4323 to deal with them. Plan now to attend BOTH the day long Commissioners'Training and the Spring Conference! Room Reservations: 800-4111-8311 • Ask for NAHRO rate Room rates: j'�! %U Conference • Single/Double: $119 �€ Petite Suites: $159 Extra Person: $20 No Smoking Policy There is a regional airport in Smoking will not be permitted during any of the conference sessions Palm Springs served by many or meals or in the immediate conference area.Thank you for your airlines and the Ontario airport consideration. is about 75 minutes away. There is daily transportation Participants With Disabilities from Ontario to Palm Springs If for any reason your needs require assistance or special accommoda- via Desert Valley Shuttle, 800- tions, please mark the appropriate box on the registration form. Please 413-3999. For those of you enclose an explanation or request and PSWRC/NAHRO management wishing to take full advantage will contact you to ensure proper accommodations are made. of a stay in the desert, you may call the Palm Springs Desert Refund Policy • Resorts Convention and Requests for refunds must be received in writing. Cancellations post- Visitors'Bureau for information marked on or before April 30 will receive a refund less a$35.00 about activities, transportation, administration fee.We regret that we cannot refund any part of the fee etc. 800-967-3767. after that time. • PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • • Nominees for Executive Board Elections will be held on May 17, 1999 re• pop•., at the PSWRC Business Meeting during the Spring Conference. °6 New Board Members will assume their duties on August 1, 1999 • • The following candidates have been selected by the PSWRC Nominating Committee for officer and members-at-large positions: • President: . Terri Amabisca; Housing & • Redevelopment Manager, City of Tempe Housing & Redevelopment Division Senior Vice President: Karen Weitzel, Executive Director, Housing Authority • of the County of Santa Barbara Recording Secretary: Martha Murillo,Ancillary Programs Administrator, Area Housing Authority•of the County of Ventura • Met" s Ut Large • • Stephen Burke Peter Dreier - Executive Director, City of Santa Rosa Housing Executive Director • and Redevelopment Agency Napa Housing Authority • • Donna Casaccia Rob Pearson • Deputy Director, Housing Authority of the City Executive Director, Housing Authority of the and County of Fresno City of Santa Barbara Linda Clark-Molina Antonio Pizano • Administrative Assistant,Section 8, Housing Executive Director, Housing Authority of the Authority of the City of Los Angeles • County of San Joaquin Harold Davis Tim Sciacqua Executive Director, Oakland Housing Authority Executive Director, Housing Authority of the • County of Tulare . • • • Elections • As required by the PSWRC By-laws, the following excerpt from Article VI,Section 4,Paragraph(b)is published: •Not less than,fifty-five(55)days before the Annual conference, the Executive Director shall notify etch eligible voter of the tiomi- • nees selected by the nominating committee,and that nomination may be made by the membership upon presentation of a petition • bearing the name of the nominee and the signature-of at least twenty-five(25)active members in good standing;and further,that such petition be delivered to the Executive Director no later than thirty-five(35)days prior to the Annual Conference.A petition shall contain a certification that the nominees will serve if elected. Upon certification by the Executive Director as to the suf- ciency of the signatures on the petition, the name of the nominee shall be placed before the eligible voters at the business meeting of the Annual conference,along with the names of those nominated by the Committee. Petitions submitted pursuant to this provision must be on file with the Executive Director. PSWRC/NAHRO. PO Box 21130, Oakland. CA 94620 on or before April 9. 1999. PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS O . • Senior VP Candidates Speak Out his fall, members of National NAHRO will elect new officers. Ballots will be mailed to indi • - vidual NAHRO members, not less than 20 days before the October 17-20 National Conference in Philadelphia. The person elected Senior Vice President will serve for two years and automatically will be nominated for the national NAHRO presidency.in the next gener- al election of 2001. In order to provide a forum for the candidates for Senior Vice President, and to assure our members the opportunity to learn more about the candidates, the Regional Services Director submitted two questions to the candidates:The responses are those of the can- didates. The two questions are:. ' 1) Within the newly enacted amendments to the Housing Act, what are the most significant changes iri the law and concomitant regulations that are likely to have, in your opinion: a) a truly positive impact on the administration of public and subsidized housing programs and on their.clientele, and b) a possible deleterious effect on the administration of public and subsidized housing programs and their clientele? • 2) Our regional leadership has a strong interest in attracting more community and redevelopment pro- fessionals to attend our conferences as well as coordinating with those organizations to which CD • people belong. What are the strengths and attributes of national NAHRO that we could promote to induce CD professionals in our region to join NAHRO and to increase their participation in regional and national activities? . The Candidates: • • Kurt Creager . Kurt Creager is the executive director of the Vancouver(WA)Housing Authority, ' ' _ serving Vancouver/Clark County -the fasted•growing metropolitan county in the Pacific Northwest.A Fannie Mae fellow and graduate of Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, Mr. Creager is national NAHRO's Legislative ,4 Network Chair and a board member of both NAHRO and the Housing Development • ' Law Institute,Washington, D.C. , • Austin J. Simms Austin Simms has served as Executive Director of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Housing Authority for the past twenty-one(21) years. In this capacity,he is responsi- w - ble for the administration of three thousand (3,000)units of low-income housing in Lexington with annual budgets of approximately $15 million.He is currently president of Nifty Southeast Regional Council of the National Association of • Housing and Redevelopment Officials(SERC-NAHRO). Illil . PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • • • es Within Within the newly enacted amendments to the Housing Act, what are the most significant changes in the law and concomitant regulations that are likely to have, in your opinion: a) a truly positive impact on the administration of public and subsidized housing programs and on their clientele, and.b) a possible deleterious effect on the administration of public and subsidized housing programs and their clientele? • Kurt Creager Austin Simms . . The-1998 Act is both frog and prince. The good The Housing Quality and Work Responsibility Act parts of the bill are there because NAHRO mem- • of 1998 contains on one hand, much that is impor- ters pushed for them. The worst parts of the bill tant and positive for those of us engaged in trying were forced upon us by political compromises and to make public housing work. On the other hand, partisan deals made without NAHRO's participa- several components of the law seriously concern tion. Had we been fully included. we would have me in that they will be difficult to administer and added a.practical perspective and could have create the potential at least for serious leaseholder avoided many unintended consequences. dissatisfaction.And, even though there is more choice in this bill, we still can't get away from The positive elements of the bill permit the local laws that micro-manage an agency's operation. housing agency to operate more flexibly and cus- - • tomize income-targeting policies to achieve- On the face of it,targeting makes sense. It dis- healthy communities, merge Section 8 Vouchers perses very low-income families throughout a and Certificates for administrative simplicity, con- jurisdiction in Section 8 while attracting higher solidate budgets and move money more freely income families to public housing communities. between capital and operating accounts.This which for many agencies tend to be large. densely allows the local agency more control over its populated sites located in the inner cities.The future and the opportunity to serve its residents- problem. of course, will be attracting and retain- and community more effectively. Our residents ing those moderate-income families who may feel • are more likely to succeed in the mixed income that a job and the concomitant income gain mean communities enabled in the Act.This is good they can finally get out. news. New income exclusions are long overdue and • As Chair of NAHRO's Legislative Network, I rec- hopefully new appropriations will allow imple- ognize how these issues were attached to the bill. mentation of all exclusions.The phase-in rents for' Good legislative intentions need to be informed families going to work will be easier to administer by practitioners to clearly demonstrate the effects and will provide the additional bonus of a saving of such changes, argue against sanctions in rule mechanism, i.e., escrow accounts. Enhanced making, and take the positive elements of the Act screening provisions are also welcomed. and improve our local programs. The ability to establish flat rents is definitely There are a number of problems with the Act. As interesting. It should help an agency retain some an example. rent choices offered residents make it . moderate-income families, but more importantly • impossible to forecast.a budget.The pet food lobby has forced reopening the long-settled pet for families taking advantage of it: it's a tiny step toward alleviating that paternalistic atmosphere policies in family neighborhoods,The community which requires income reporting every year. work requirement can be a paperwork and compli- ance minefield.The five-year plan, while it may Minimum rent will now be a nightmare to admin- ister. The implementation of this will definitely be - 1 - • PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • • Kurt Creager - Austin Simms be a good idea, will cost agencies significant time a problem not only for a housing authority;but and money.While planning for the"future and leaseholders. How do you explain a delay in col- • coordinating local agency plans with city and lecting rent due to hardship, that pertains to a few, county consolidated plans makes sense,the plan- but not all?In addition, it forces staff to play - ping requirements will look an awful lot like an judge in establishing policies relating to a lease- • unfunded mandate to many local housing authori- holder's personal circumstance. . • ties. Pets and Community Work will probably have the • There is the potential for unfair retaliation by most deleterious effect on clients and administra- HUD's Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity tors alike.Agencies have had the option of allow- . . Office by zealous enforcement of the deconcentra- ing leaseholders to have pets, but frankly,experi-. tion language.A disproportionate share of people ence with unauthorized pets has emphasized the . may live in a particular neighborhood because, in desire for many in our industry to maintain a no my experience,the fair market rent never made pet rule for family sites.While there are plenty of • sense, especially for rapidly growing areas where responsible pet owners it's the ones who aren't HUD data severely underestimates the availability that will cause us tremendous problems and . of units for rent under the FMR:So, after about 20 expense.Unsupervised pets can cause catastrophic . • years of contributing to the problem, HUD is now consequences particularly'in densely populated enabled by Congress to retaliate if over-concentra- developments. Housing Authorities will be con- tion is found and not corrected. It should be recog- cerned with figuring out how to do inspections nized that a problem that took so long to occur • and maintenance work in units where the family is ' will take several years to be reversed. Moreover, not there but the pet is; resolving disputes between HUD should help correct the problem. after con- neighbors where one loves dogs and the other is tributing to over-concentration through its own scared to death of them; and waiting for Animal . . policies and procedures. . Control to collect roaming dogs.All of these are • problems for which we're still attempting to find a • Another example that needs more work in rule • resolution. making is maximizing the use of the new home- ownership option for voucher-holding families Philosophically, Community Work sounds good, '. and individuals.This idea may have-potential,but • however, let's talk implementation.There will be there are a lot of details to iron out before under- a certain exposure to liability claims, there is the writing mortgages with housing assistance pay- cost of supervision, preparing work schedules,and ments could be put in place. providing tools, which will all entail additional costs for an agency. Forced labor does not gener- Overall, working together leveraging our individ ate positive interaction for anyone. ual voices through NAHRO, I am confident that once the transition of coping with new policies, Block grants and flexibility in the use of funds are plans and procedures is behind us, that our pro- positive steps in the administration of public hous- grams can, in fact, be.better. But we need to keep ing; however, we need to be vigilant to ensure that . as a guiding principle the goal that will reflect operating funds are not cut because we have . each of our communities' values, the policy direc- access to capital funds.A merged Section 8 pro- - Ill tion of the local boards of commissioners and the capacity of Iocal staff. gram will certainly make the program easier to administer and eliminate the confusion of operat- • ing vouchers and certificates when the same land- HUD has an opportunity in rulemaking to make lord rents to clients with both forms of assistance. • these issues work to achieve a successful result. The Homeownership option is exciting and adds • Administrative interpretations should be as flexi- PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • .Kurt Creager Austin Simms ble as possible. Self-certification by tenants and another option for clients seeking to own a home. the administering agencies will go a long way to streamline the community work and deconcentra- And finally, the requirement that the Board of . tion.requirements. Safe harbor definitions will Commissioners must include at.least one person help shield the local agency from unfounded legal receiving assistance is not particularly problemat- ic from my viewpoint. For the past 25 years,I've • complaints. Conversely, if they relapse into a game of gotcha, then none of the opportunities seen first-hand the positive aspects o a voice can achieve their full potential under the Act and from the community.There s a greater debate in the end,our communities will be shortchanged. however, and that is the fact that the federal gov- ernment is dictating local board composition. Not Let us work together to ensure the Act is success- only is this contrary to deregulation,but the ful, more prince -less frog, more pleasure-less implementation creates numerous problems local- pain. ly in some jurisdictions. . All in all, I believe the new housing bill does cre- ate some exciting opportunities for us as adminis- • trators and for our leaseholders as well. I am • always impressed with the flexibility and ingenu- ity of public housing agency directors and staff around this country and making it work is pretty much what this business is about. In the end,it • really is about us trying to move forward. I have / #2 the greatest expectation that we can MAKE IT t.%0 WORK! . Our regional leadership has a strong interest in attracting more community and rede- velopment professionals to attend our conferences as well as coordinating with those . organizations to which CD people belong. What are the strengths and attributes of national NAHRO that we could promote to induce CD professionals in our region to join NAHRO and to increase their participation in regional and national activities? Kurt Creager - Austin Simms. We, as NAHRO members, must.go into the bridge The leadership of National NAHRO has recog- building business to fully engage and attract the nized the need to strengthen the participation of participation of community revitalization and community development/redevelopment practi- development(CR&D) professionals.This is a task tioners and has just recently endorsed a revised • that I am excited about because I have worked dues structure for community development mem- both in Housing and Economic &Community bership that was recommended by the NAHRO Development for many years, including service as Community Revitalization and Development NAHRO's Vice President of Community (CR&D) Committee. I have been. and remain, a Revitalization and Development, when NAHRO• supporter of this effort to bring in a larger number worked to create the HOME program. PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • • • Kurt Creager • Austin Simms • It is crucial to remember that most CR&D practi- of community development(CD)professionals tioners work on the front line for city and/or coun- into National NAHRO. ties. Since the local governments are affiliated with the National League of Cities, U. S. Members of the CR&D Committee are participat- Conference of Mayors,or National Association of ing on the ad hoc committee investigating the Counties,there is no question that their affiliations whole matter of training and credentials*for both will always receive top priority.This is an oppor- housing and CD professionals. I support - tunity that I would commit to maximize to achieve NAHRO's efforts to develop a curriculum of an even closer working relationship. study and work experience leading to a set of cre- dentials for CD practitioners should such a recom- An example I would like to foster is ensuring that mendation come from_the ad hoc committee. NAHRO members can be instrumental in assisting •Through the efforts of Marcia Sigal, NAHRO the cities/counties in organizing their conference tracks and enriching their understanding about Policy Analyst fur Community Development,a issues they care about in an environment that is close working relationship.has been developed • already "safe or sanctioned". Having worked as a with.the National Community Development program manager for the Association of Association (NCDA)and representatives of our - Washington Cities and Washington State two organizations meet frequently to work on • Association of Counties —as well for scores of issues of mutual interest.I support the efforts of individual cities and counties over the years, I our staff to develop and nurture these relation- must stress that we-form a relationship before we ships. • can achieve mutual respect and understanding. Having spent many years progressing through the • The coordinated planning required in the 1998 leadership of SERC-NAHRO,I am a strong Act,for example, is a great opportunity that I believer that the strength of'NAHRO really lies at would like to use to train city and county commu- the regional and state level.Thus, I plan when nity development staff about the housing elements elected to the position of Senior Vice President.for in addressing five-year plans and use to leverage NAHRO, to travel throughout the country and lis- ten to what our members in the field have to say resources. about their needs and their concerns. I want to . Another example is co-sponsoring legislative hear both from the CD and housing professionals efforts including receptions with local government about their concerns at the local level in an effort associations.As ithappens, the National League . to develop strategies for National NAHRO that of Cities will be in Washington, D. C. during will not only strengthen us at the national level NAHRO's 1999 Legislative Conference. In the but at the local level as well. Northwest Region we are inviting the city elected • officials and professional city managers to our regional reception because it provides a great • - opportunity to talk about issues of mutual interest like CDBG and HOME. I would also encourage that this be done by any region or state. If NAHRO can get the attention of the elected offi • - 111/ cials,they will support their staff involvement in - NAHRO at the regional and chapter levels • strengthening our mutual objectives. • • There is an old adage that if you want to explore .-r • PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • • • Kurt Creager• Karen Thoreson `' ' Dear PSWRC Colleagues, ' 1.* : - for oil,then drill where you know it is located. `+ OF Community development professionals already Last December,I had the opportu- At. ' belong to groups like the National Community 'nity to visit Atlanta and San I $ Development Association, National Congress for Francisco for the NAHRO Community and Economic Development, Regional Briefings on the new Housing Reform.Bill. I heard, - L - National Association of County Community first hand, how our members are X ` Development Directors, the American Planning reacting to some of the risks and - Association and Urban Land Institute.Joint pro- . opportunities that the Bill affords us. I listened as col- gramming with these groups will help build famil- . leagues told me what they believe NAHRO's priorities iarity instead of expecting them to choose should be in implementing the Bill's positive provisions, • . in changing some of the Bill's-more onerous requirements between their affinity group and NAHRO. and in providing training for members on all aspects of - One of the special advantages of the Northwest• . this legislation. In early January of this year, the NAHRO Board and the Housing Committee met to and the Pacific Southwest to bring in CR&D prac- address these very issues. titioners more effectively is our physical proximi- During this joint meeting,we agreed on the need for tech- • ty.We are in the best position to offer affordable, nical corrections to the Bill in areas such as deconrentra- • accessible training and technical assistance to tion. '"hardship rent", and recipients of assistance on the III CR&D professionals.A targeted outreach effort Board of Commissioners. We also identified the need for • can also be successful if NAHRO members clarification on other subjects such as the community actively recruit their local CR&D colleagues to a . work provisions, development and submission of the training that has-broad appeal—like dispute reso- agency plan, pets in family housing and the'Section 8 program merger. Finally, we also suggested areas that lution and mediation, skills we can all make good HUD could avoid writing regulations and could deem use of. -self-implementing. Overall,I was very pleased with the productivity and unanimity of our discussion. The priori- • • My first introduction to NAHRO was about 20 • ties are set,now we all must get to work! years ago when I worked as a"rural development Iv 1999, we will atl have to begin to integrate the Bill's . circuit rider"on behalf of a dozen cities and a directives into'our daily operations. I agree with those rural county. I wrote community development who have complained that there are components of this block grant applications(back when HUD admin- Bill which are difficult or down right distasteful. istered the small cities program)housing assis- However. I also believe that there are opportunities in the tance plans, grantee performance reports, zoning Bill which give more flexibility in the area of manage- ment, in the deregulation of high performers and of small ordinances, even a couple of dog control ordi- agencies, and in the ability to attract.neiv,private monies • . nances.You get the picture-I was doing my job • into our developments. in relative isolation working with the mayors, city - 1 personally have resolved to start the New Year-with an councils and their limited staff. I was invited open mind as to what this Bill can offer. We all need to . should I say urged,then cajoled by a colleague - work hard with NAHRO at the legislative level (and to to attend a NAHRO-sponsored chapter training-at comment at the.regulatory level)so that.we get the most • no cost about 100 miles away.While it was a big important changes to the Bill enacted. Your efforts will sacrifice of time. it.linked me to like-minded peo- leave a positive legacy for those-who need our housing - ple whom I came to rely upon as part of my net services, as well as for our future colleagues, that will continue well into the coming century. work of peers. Most of these same people are still - • people I rely upon,even though our careers have changed over the years. 'Karen Thoreson is NAHRO's Senior Vice President. •• She is the Director of the City of Tucson's Community • • To involve and engage CR&D professionals in Services Department,which is a combined Housing • NAHRO, we need to make it personal; keep it Authority and Community Development Agency. ' cheap'and strive to offer subjects with cross over Karen is a candidate for President of NAHRO. appeal.We will succeed! PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS a � "It's a Whole New Act" 1999 Spring Conference & Commissioners' Training Palm Springs, California May 15 - 19, 1999 SATURDAY, MAY 15 7:00 am Golf Tournament For more information,cost of the tournament,and to sign up,please contact: Ken Hagerman at the Riverside County Housing Authority 909-357-0756 8:00 am Registration for Commissioners'-Training-Separate registration required 9:00-11:45 am COMMISSIONERS'TRAINING Quality Housing&Work Responsibility Act: Commissioners'Briefing The 1998 Act is the hew law.This special briefing session is designed to give commissioners a 'ow working knowledge of the Act's key provisions and its immediate and long term impact on public • housing and Section 8 housing assistance programs.Our session leader will.be a regional board • member and executive director who has been specially trained and who has led NAHRO briefing sessions on the new law throughout the U.S. 12:00- 1:00 pm Commissioners'Luncheon(included in registration) 1:30-3:00 pm COMMISSIONERS'TRAINING Agency Plan: Policy Issues Facing Commissioners The new Act requires each public housing agency to develop both a five year plan and an annual plan as'part of its public housing and Section 8 assistance operations.This session will identify • • and discuss the essential policy issues facing Commissioners as their agencies go forward with the development.of these plans. 3:15-4:45 pm Conducting Public Meetings on Controversial Issues Your commissioners'board is_facing a difficult public meeting around a controversial issue. How do you prepare for this?What can you anticipate?How should the board handle the issue?Who is • in chargé?How do you exercise leadership under these circumstances? 3:00-5:00 pm PSWRC Committee Meetings SUNDAY, MAY 16 • 8:00 am Registration 8:30- 11:45 am PSWRC Executive Board Meeting Now 12:00- 1:45 pm Luncheon and Welcoming Speakers-the Honorable Will Kleindienst,Mayor of Palm Springs; Deborah Erianson,President of NAHRO PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • •. • • . AFTERNOON SESSIONS • • HOUSING • 2:00-4:45 pm Rents,Rents,Rents!Flat Rents,Ceiling Rents,Minimum Rents,Rents with Work Incentives ' Is this a case of so many choices,so little time?We will first provide you with an overview of the methods available in establishing rents.We will analyze each method in light of operating cost, effect on administrative operations,and we will discuss resident choice in rent calculation meth- ods. Come in a novice,go home an expert! • SECTION 8 2:00-4:45 pm, SEMAP: Are you Ready for Your First-Submission? Some authorities have completed their first SEMAP submission.This session will focus on what • went right and what went wrong and what we can all learn from their experience. CR&D • • 2:00-4:45 pm Community Builders:HUD in your Neighborhood • HUD's new,open door policy is designed to break down perceptions of bureaucratic obstacles to • services. Community Builders provide the missing link in communicating directly with HUD. How will this with work? Come to this session and hear about the plan directly.from two of HUD's representatives—Jesse Martinez and Beverly Kendrick. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • • 2:00-.4:45 pm Customer Service: Practices and Programs Your Agency Should Consider . Companies with good customer service not only please their clients,but their employees'morale and performance usually improves,too.Do you want to improve your agency's operations?Our region's NAHRO award winners will present customer service practices and programs that merit . your consideration. FINANCE • 2:00-4:45 pm Audit RFP Does your RFP for audits cover all of the HUD GAAP requirements? 5:30-7:00 pm Opening Reception and Regional Awards of Merit(see article on page 15) MONDAY, MAY 17 • • 8:00 am Registration- Coffee and Breakfast Breads • 1111 HOUSING - 9:00- 11:45 am MTCS: Garbage In,Garbage Out: The Realities and Possibilities of MTCS Having problems meeting HUD's 85%MTCS reporting requirement?You are not alone.This is a working session designed to help you solve problems in transmitting your HUD 50058 data.As r PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • • • • an added bonus,you will learn how to utilize your authority's MTCS program data for the-benefit • .of your own agency. • SECTION 8 • 9:00- 10:15 am Family Self-Sufficiency: Mandatory or-Optional?Where is Your Agency Going? The 1998 Housing Act amends the law and removes the mandate for establishing and maintaining FSS programs,except for those agencies that are obligated under the prior law.Those local hous- ing agencies have the discretion to continue serving additional families beyond those that the agencies were mandated to serve. If your agency is obligated,are you going-to maintain or . expand your program?Is it time to bail out?What are the pros and cons of having an FSS pro- . gram,what are the staffing considerations you'll need to make:where is your agency headed? • CR& D 9:00- 11:45 am Getting Ready for Act II:The Consolidated Plan in the Next Millennium Are you ready for the new millennium?What does HUD have in store for community develop- ment programs?Will there be changes to the regulations?The software?How does the • Consolidated Plan affect your housing authority's Agency Plan?What about fair housing in the next millennium?And finally,how can you make the Consolidated Plan an effective tool for implementing your community's strategy for the 21st century?Come to this informative session that will include representatives-from HUD and your colleagues on the cutting edge. • FINANCE • • 9:00 -11:45 am CASTERLINE&ASSOCIATE SEMINAR: GAAP(Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)for Housing Authorities All Day Monday and half-day Tuesday:. Special sign-up required(see registration form) - Price of seminar includes workbook-a$60 value . We are offering the nationally marketed Casterline seminar at a substantial discount. Support regional NAHRO and sign up today! Jason Casterline will be the instructor.• - • Why HUD is moving PHAs to G.AAP • Overview of new financial reporting regulations • Conversion strategies • Governmental vs:Enterprise funds-• Grant income-• Allowance for doubtful accounts • Inventory • Investments • Fixed assets and soft costs • Depreciation- • Bonds and notes payable • Accrued compensated absences • HUD-guaranteed debt and accrued interest • Loss contingencies • Accrual basis operating subsidies • Electronic submissions • Exercises throughout • 12:00-1:45 pm. Luncheon and NAHRO Senior VP Candidates' Forum;PSWRC Regional Elections • NAHRO presents our concerns to Congress,trains our staff,keeps us informed on vital issues. Who are our future leaders?Get acquainted with the two candidates for national NAHRO senior • vice president--one of these gentlemen will likely be the president of NAHRO in 2002. , AFTERNOON SESSIONS • HOUSING - • 2:00-4:45 pm Agency Plan: Starting the Process Before It's Too-Late Overwhelmed by what's expected of you?Think you already have the information in place?We PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • .• • will cover all of the bases: what you need to know;scheduling to meet implementation deadlines; opting for resident input;how to keep it simple,and what resources are available to aid you in the process. • SECTION 8 • . - 2:00-3:15 pm Home Ownership: Can Section 8 Deliver the American Dream? • Home ownership opportunities are part of the new housing act and the provisions of the Act are written in away that permits agencies to design and implement their own home ownership pro • - • grams—including financing,or they may contract with•non-profit organizations to administer a program:We'll explore ways to make the dream a reality for your residents.Mortgage lenders and bankers will be on hand to discuss home ownership financing options they are developing especially for Section 8 programs. ' • 3:30-4:45 pm Merged Vouchers and Certificates:Section 8 in the Millennium The 1998 Housing Act merges the two Section 8 rental assistance tenant-based programs, Certificates and Vouchers,into one rental assistance program,adopting the voucher method for administering this new merged program.Until the new rules are in place,many housing authori- .ties will be running three existing tenant-based programs,certificates,vouchers,and the conform- • ing rule--while implementing the transition to the new merged system. Housing authorities will need to educate applicants,tenants,owners and community groups,and make modifications to S . administrative plans and occupancy guidelines.We'll cover the changes,the implications,and how your agency should prepare for the new program. • • CR&D • • • 2:00-4:45 pm LISC and Other Forms of Capital Partnerships • You've heard of LISC,Enterprise Foundation and other local,regional,and national partnerships, but do you know how they work?In this session,we will explore the world.of capital partner- ships..the other CRA,capacity building and how'these tools can work for you. • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • 2:00-4:45 pm Developing Professional Video Products that Educate and Train For Section 8 briefings,tenant re-certifications,or in-house training for staff,video presentations • • can provide the most comprehensive and accurate information.Find out how you can create your own production and turn the routine into an educational and entertaining experience. • • FINANCE • 2:00-4:45 pm GAAP(cont) • TUESDAY, MAY 18 • • • • 7:45-9:00 am Program Committee Meeting for the 1999 Fall Workshop in Reno MORNING SESSIONS-Coffee and Breakfast Breads HOUSING • PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWS • 9:00- 10:15 am Public Housing Assessment System(PHAS): A Look at the First Six Months Some housing authorities have been given HUD's initial advisory assessment score.With six months to go in the PHAS advisory period,just how helpful are these advisory assessment scores?What do they portend for future assessments under PHAS?Bring your experience,we'll provide the crystal ball! 10:30-11:45 am Community Service Requirements: Who Has to Meet Them.&How Will You Implement Them? • They're new,they're different,and they are a challenge to our agencies'initiative,creativity,and resources.This session will cover what are the requirements,who must comply,and by when. Lease provisions,legal issues,agency liability,and due process for residents will be discussed • • along with ideas for compliance that are beneficial and viable. • SECTION 8 9:00-11:45 am Transitioning Section 8 Families from Welfare to Work HUD's new Section 8 Welfare to Work Program requires housing authorities to develop effective, collaborative,relationships with local welfare departments,job training agencies. social service, and counseling agencies.How should you approach these new relationships?What strategies should you consider in developing them?How do you maintain them once you have established them? • CR&D • 9:00- 10:15 am Show us the Money:Foundations and How to Access Them Ever wonder what a foundation is,how it works,what kind of grants/loans are given,and,more importantly,how to work with one to achieve your community's goals?Well,here's your chance to hear from representatives from a variety of foundations and to learn who.they are,how they get their funding,what kind of projects they assist,what are their criteria for funding.and how to link up.with a foundation that will.help you. • 10:30-11:45 am Effective Collaborative Efforts with Neighborhood Groups Do you have neighborhood groups in your own community?Do you have difficult problems that require more than one strategy to solve them?Do you ever wonder how your own groups might . be more effective and what you could do to promote effectiveness?Come to this session and find out how these groups made a difference by collaborating with traditional agencies.Discover ways in which neighborhood groups can work effectively with you to resolve issues in your communi- ty. • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • • 9:00- 11:45 am Y2K Countdown: Your Final Check List,Do You Have It Right? For those of you who have been living on another planet,time is running put for resolving Y2K compliance issues.For those of you who know,what have you done about it?Are you ready?Do you have a backup plan?Have you forgotten anything?This session will focus on Y2K actions • that you should be taking with the time you have left. • FINANCE Half Day Session PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNAIL NEWS S • • 9:00-11:45 am GAAP(cont) WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 FINANCE 9:00-3:00 pm Finance Officer's Meeting(Separate registration fee-sign up in advance) PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chair: Rich Chubon,Executive Director,Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus Terrie Andrade,Leased Housing Manager,Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura Lisa Baker,President,Baker Street Associates Bill Fagan,Deputy Director of Finance,Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus Paul Ghadiri,Director of Affordable Housing,Housing Authority of the City of Las Vegas Ramsey Jay,Executive Director,Housing Authority of the City of Santa Paula Martha Murillo,Ancillary Programs Administrator,Area Housing Authority of Ventura County Antonio Pizano,Executive Director,Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Gina Rieger,Regional Services Director,PSWRC-NAHRO Bob Sullivan,Executive Director,North Las Vegas Housing Authority Janie Walsh,Executive Director,Sonoma County Community Development Commission YOU MERIT RECOGNITION ! Bob Morelli,PSWRC Vice President-Member Services Every year national NAHRO bestows its Awards of Merit on those programs and agencies that oat ip have been voted on by regional juries as worthy of the award.At the November 1998 meeting E1/4 in San Jose, the PSWRC Executive Board voted to initiate our own celebration of the achieve- 6� ments of our regional members, by giving Regional Awards of Merit to those agencies in our ' region that will be recipients of national recognition. Beginning this May in Palm Springs, those agencies receiving national 1999 Awards of Merit will be honored by the region as well. As you read this, the regional jury members are busily judging the applications from our region and expect to complete the task by the end of March. The announcement and recognition of the winners of the Regional Awards of Merit will be made during the opening reception, Sunday evening, May 16, in Palm Springs. Recipients will be notified in April and should plan to bring their staff and commissioners to receive the awards and attend the conference. We want to encourage those agencies receiving awards to bring the staff members who were most responsible for the creation and implementation of the award-winning project or program so they may share in the celebration and recognition before their peers. See you Palm Springs! • 173S3-09Z36 d0 Pese0 wled No,,. anu0 6uueM paid 01.5-£L e-otb tWd o)oO • Aoue6y luewdolanape vamp wled 5 v3ots$ o,ss`-%° aoe6 Jl0 and 3 J,v�eiY 5' 07 6�,,ds la0 l so e I 0 �0,,0 • I"'I I"I'I"I'11"11111"11111111""'I I"I I'I'1"111""1111 Of14-OZ9t'6 VD"aNVDIVO (DMZ XO8 Od l I)Nf1O)1VNO1931.1 1S3MH1f1OS)htl)Vd • b 61 • IIIII, =III 1!11' 11 �, _ 6661 � • - ....r t.l .I L I IIII _ — O21HVN 1999 CALENDAR April 22 Southern California NAHRO Workshop, Long Beach May 15 Commissioners' Training and PSWRC Committee Meetings, Palm Springs CA . May 16 PSWRC Executive Board Meeting, Palm Springs CA May 16-18 PSWRC Annual Spring Conference, Election, Palm Springs CA May 19 Regional Finance Officers' Meeting, Palm Springs CA July 7-9 Arizona NAHRO Annual Conference, Royal Palms Hotel, Phoenix July 22-25 NAHRO Summer Conference, Minneapolis August 23 PSWRC Executive Board Meeting, San Francisco October 17-20 NAHRO Annual Conference & Exposition, Philadelphia November 14-16 PSWRC Fall Workshop, Harrah's, Reno Visitour website for upcoming information about the Spring Conference including featured speakers and presenters /S 41k. . Printed on 100%Post-Consumer Recycled Paper www.pswrc-nahro.org vair 1999 SPRING CONFERENCE & COMMISSIONERS' TRAINING REGISTRATION REGISTRATION POLICIES 1. To take advantage of reduced fees for agency members of the Pacific Southwest Region,dues to the PSWRC for 1999 must have been paid.All individual memberships in National NAHRO must be paid through 4/30/99.Membership status will be verified! 2. Use one form for each individual registering (photocopies for additional). Fill in all information requested in the boxes below. 3. We ask if you will be attending lunches and special events;we want an accurate count,so please fill out all applicable boxes. 4. Indicate amount due. Enclose your check payable to PSWRC/NAHRO. Mail registration form with your payment to: PSWRC/NAHRO • PO Box 21130,Oakland,CA 94620-1130 • 510-547-3557 Fax 510-547-3067 • e-mail PSWRCNAHRO@aol.com • Our Tax ID#is 95-2268490 Faxed registrations will be accepted but must be accompanied by a purchase order or check request form with registrant's name.A check must be received by May 6, 1999 in order for us to process your registration. REFUND POLICY: Requests for refunds must be received in writing. Refunds,less a$35.00 administrative fee, will be made if the request is postmarked by April 30,1999. No refunds will be given after that time. REGISTRATION FEES ✓ Please check appropriate boxes 0 Please circle applicable fees O PSWRC SPRING CONFERENCE Postmarked by April 25 Postmarked after April 25 ❑ Individual NAHRO member $235.00 $255.00 ❑ Delegate of PSWRC/NAHRO agency member $235.00 $255.00 ❑ Non-member registration $275.00 $300.00 ❑ One-day conference registration Monday $150.00 $175.00 ❑ Yes,I'll attend the Commissioners'Training and the Spring Conference for a single reduced fee(member rate) $335.00 $360.00 ❑ Yes,I'll attend the Commissioners'Training and the Spring Conference for a single reduced fee(non-member rate) $365.00 $385.00 ❑ I'll be at the luncheon on Sunday Included in registration fee ❑ extra lunch ticket$28 ❑ I'll be at the reception on Sunday evening Included in registration fee U extra reception ticket$15 ❑ I'll be at the luncheon on Monday Included in registration fee ❑ extra lunch ticket$28 O COMMISSIONERS'TRAINING ONLY ❑ Commissioners'Training only (member of NAHRO or PSWRC agency) $160.00 $180.00 ❑ Commissioners'Training only(non-member rate) $180.00 $200.00 O FINANCE OFFICERS: Casterline Seminar is part of the finance track of the conference and you must sign up for it to attend the session.You may register for the Casterline Seminar only.The Finance Officers'Meeting is a separate event with a separate fee.You must pre-register for both. ❑ PSWRC-NAHRO Spring Conference Registration and Casterline&Associates Finance Seminar ❑ Individual NAHRO member $370.00 ❑ Delegate of PSWRC/NAHRO agency member $370.00 ❑ Non-member $400.00 ❑ Casterline Seminar ONLY(Mon&half day Tues) $210.00 member $235.00 non-member ❑ FINANCE OFFICERS Meeting on Wednesday $30.00 if registered for Spring Conference ❑ FINANCE OFFICERS Meeting on Wednesday $60.00,Wednesday Meeting only REGISTRANT "q u ` , Name Title As you want printed on your badge Agency Mailing Address 'Telephone City,ST ZIP Fax E-mail NAHRO individual membership# First PSWRC/NAHRO Conference? ❑ Yes ❑ No Any physical disabilities or dietary limitations which need accommodation? 0 Yes,and I have enclosed an explanation