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Home My WebLink About2023-09-11 HT Special Meeting Agenda PacketCity of Palm Desert Page 1 HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AGENDA (HYBRID MEETING) City Hall, North Wing Conference Room 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be in-person access to this location. •To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/89831394684 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 898 3139 4684 •Written public comment may also be submitted to mnance@palmdesert.gov. Emails received by 8:00 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Taskforce. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Taskforce as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Homelessness Taskforce on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Taskforce to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. 4.PRESENTATIONS A.AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE 5.ACTION CALENDAR A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Homelessness Taskforce Regular Meeting minutes of July 10, 2023. Monday September 11, 2023 9:00 a.m. Special Meeting Homelessness Taskforce Agenda September 11, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 6.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A.HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE MEMBERS B.CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS C.COMMUNITY PARTNERS None. D.CITY STAFF 1.Code Compliance Activity Report 2.City Services Update E.ATTENDANCE REPORT 7.ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on November 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Homelessness Taskforce was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Michelle Nance Recording Secretary PUBLIC NOTICES Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Housing Division Economic Development Department September 2023 Item 4A-1 Palm Desert Housing Division Affordable Apartment Rental Program First Time Homebuyer Program Home Improvement Program Private Developer Partnerships Rent Review Chapter 9.50 Item 4A-2 Affordable Apartment Rental Program 1,114 affordable rental units 99% occupied Requires annual income recertification RPM Company Day -to-Day Operations and Maintenance Item 4A-3 Renovations Examples: Tub Conversions across multiple properties AfterBefore Item 4A-4 Capital Improvement Projects – Taos Apartments Trellis and Entryway Rehabilitation Rendering Item 4A-5 First-Time Homebuyer Program 292 Affordable Homes Falcon Crest : 93 Homes Desert Rose: 161 Homes Portola Palms Mobile Home Park: 20 Homes Infill Homeownership: 18 Homes 20 Pre-Qualified Interest-List Applicants 3 more applications under review Annual review of properties for program compliance Item 4A-6 Merle Dr. Self-Help Partnership with CVHC Item 4A-7 Emergency Home Improvement Program A qualified applicant is: A City of Palm Desert Homeowner of: A Single Family Home or Mobile Home The home is their primary residence Verified income of Low or Very-Low Emergency repairs include: Repair/replacement of air conditioning units, heating systems, leaky roofs or plumbing, and other health and safety related repairs Item 4A-8 Private Developer Partnerships Incentives program 340 units with affordability restrictions over 10 properties Affordability Restrictive Agreement is recorded on properties Annual compliance review Item 4A-9 Upcoming Development Opportunities 983 housing units under way: Vitalia: 266 + 3 manager units Crossings at Palm Desert: 175 +1 manager unit Palm Villas: 239 + 2 manager units Gerald Ford Apartments: 149 units +1 manager unit Millennium Apartments: 66 units, 264 market The Sands Apartments: 88 units, 388 market Item 4A-10 Rent Review: Mobile Home Parks Mobile Home Park Rent Review established in 1983 Municipal Code 9.50 outlines Rent Review Requires annual compliance review Item 4A-11 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] City of Palm Desert Page 1 HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Click HERE to review the meeting audio. Click HERE to access the meeting agenda packet. 1.CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the Homelessness Taskforce was called to order by Chair Diane Vines on Monday, July10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2.ROLL CALL Present: Taskforce Members Rosemary Fisher-Anaya, Joseph Butts, Scott Marks*, Davis Meyer, and Chair Diane Vines. Taskforce Member Marks arrived at 9:06 a.m. Absent: Vice Chair Burreson. Liaison(s) Present: Mayor Kathleen Kelly and Mayor Pro Tem Karina Quintanilla, City Council Liaisons Staff Present: Jason Austin, Social Services Coordinator; Pedro Rodriguez, Code Compliance Supervisor; and Michelle Nance, Recording Secretary. 3.ELECTION OF THE HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON MOTION BY TASKFORCE MEMBER BUTTS, SECOND BY TASKFORCE MEMBER MEYER, CARRIED 4-0, to elect Cindy Burreson as Vice Chairperson and Diane Vines as Chairperson of the Homelessness Taskforce Committee. 4.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: Ryland Penta, Digital Strategies Coordinator, presented information regarding the Civic Academy and invited Taskforce Members to apply to participate in the pilot program. Monday July 10, 2023 9:00 a.m. Special Meeting Item 5A-1 Homelessness Taskforce Minutes July 10, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 5.ACTION CALENDAR: A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY TASKFORCE MEMBER BUTTS, SECOND BY TASKFORCE MEMBER MEYER, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Homelessness Taskforce Regular Meeting minutes of May 1, 2023. B.HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE MEETING SCHEDULE FY 2023/2024 MOTION BY TASKFORCE MEMBER MEYER, SECOND BY TASKFORCE MEMBER BUTTS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Homelessness Taskforce meeting schedule for fiscal year 2023/2024. C.HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE WORK PLAN Social Services Coordinator Austin narrated a PowerPoint presentation outlining the 2023/2024 Annual Work Plan and responded to Taskforce Member inquiries. Following discussion, MOTION BY TASKFORCE MEMBER MEYER, SECOND BY TASKFORCE MEMBER BUTTS, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the 2023/2024 Annual Work Plan for the Homelessness Taskforce. D.PIT COUNT UPDATE Social Services Coordinator Austin provided a summary of the Point in Time (PIT) report provided by Riverside County and responded to Taskforce Member inquiries. MOTION BY TASKFORCE MEMBER MARKS, SECOND BY TASKFORCE MEMBER BUTTS, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the PIT Count summary and report provided by Riverside County. 6.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A.HOMELESSNESS TASKFORCE MEMBERS Taskforce Member Fisher-Anaya introduced herself and provided a summary of her interests in the Taskforce. Taskforce Member Meyer encouraged members to attend Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) meetings to stay informed on local issues relevant to the Taskforce. Taskforce Member Butts provided information regarding the potential for ride-along opportunities with the Sheriff’s Department and City Code Compliance. Taskforce Member Marks reported that he has been in touch with a potential applicant for the Homelessness Taskforce. Mayor Kelly provided information regarding the application and appointment process and encouraged Taskforce Members to refer interested parties to the City Clerk. Chair Vines reported on current HIPAA compliant support services offered to the Item 5A-2 Homelessness Taskforce Minutes July 10, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES community by the CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine program and collaborative efforts of local organizations. B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS Mayor Kelly provided information regarding City-owned affordable housing and the pending construction of new affordable housing units within the City; and expressed appreciation to City staff for their immediate and compassionate response to community concerns regarding homelessness. Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla expressed appreciation for the work of Social Services Coordinator Austin and Code Compliance Supervisor Rodriguez. C. COMMUNITY PARTNERS None. D. CITY STAFF Code Compliance Supervisor Rodriguez provided a written report included in the agenda materials. No action was taken on this item. E. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was included in the agenda materials. No action was taken on this item. 7. ADJOURNMENT The Homelessness Taskforce adjourned at 10:17 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary ATTEST: Jason Austin, Social Services Coordinator Staff Liaison APPROVED BY THE TASKFORCE: __/__/2023 Item 5A-3 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] CITY OF PALM DESERT CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION ACTIVITY REPORT Pedro Rodriguez Code Compliance Supervisor prodriguez@cityofpalmdesert.org 760-776-6442 Item 6D1-1 CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION ACTIVITY REPORT This reporting period is for the months of July and August 2023. This report will reflect all the current activity regarding unlawful storage of personal property and unlawful encampments and assist the Riverside Sheriff’s Department. Code Compliance Officers responded to 50 complaints of unlawful camping and storage of personal property on private and public property. During this reporting period, there were no abatements of personal property. Code Compliance Officers responded to 6 calls to assist the Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies in removing and storing personal property. Code Compliance Activity – July and August 2023 Code Compliance Cases for Unlawful Camping/Storage of Property 50 Violation by Case Type Unlawful Camping on Private Property 10 Unlawful Camping on Public Property 7 Storage of Personal Property on Private Property 2 Storage of Personal Property on Public Property 22 Panhandling Complaints 1 Assist Riverside County Sheriff Dept with removal/storage of property 6 Assist with 602 Penal Code Letter for Business 2 Abatements of Unlawful Campsites or Storage of Personal Property Case 23-1524-72555 Highway 111 Cost $300.00 Cost Cost Cost Cost Item 6D1-2 Code Compliance Division YTD 2023 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YTD Assist RSO 2 1 2 4 0 2 2 4 17 Pan Handling 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 Storage of Personal Property on Private Property 1 4 2 3 1 1 2 0 14 Storage of Personal Property on Public Property 1 6 3 3 4 3 3 10 33 Unlawful Camping on Private Property 3 5 10 2 10 11 6 4 51 Unlawful Camping on Public Property 4 3 2 1 1 3 5 2 21 PC 602 letter 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 5 Storage of Shopping cart with personal property 1 7 0 0 1 1 4 5 19 Item 6D1-3 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] CITY OF PALM DESERT ATTENDANCE REPORT Advisory Body: Prepared By: Year 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Month Sep Nov Jan Mar May July Sep Date 12-Sep 7-Nov 9-Jan 6-Mar 1-May 10-Jul 11-Sep Burreson, Cindy P P P P P E 1 0 Butts, Joseph P P P P P P 0 0 Fisher-Anaya, Rosemary N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A P 0 0 Marks, Scott P A P P P P 1 1 Meyer, Davis P A P A P P 2 2 Vines, Diane P P P P P P 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010: P Present A Absent E Excused -No meeting Bimonthly: Two unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet bimonthly. Total Absences Total Unexcused Absences Homelessness Taskforce Michelle Nance Item 6E-1 [This page has intentionally been left blank.]