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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-26MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Weber convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jan C. Harnik Member Sabby Jonathan Member Van G. Tanner Chairman Susan Marie Weber Absent: Vice Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Also Present: John M. Wohlmuth, Executive Director David J. Erwin, City Attorney Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Janet M. Moore, Director of Housing Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Mark Diercks, Transportation Engineer Bill Sullivan, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.8: MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MARCH 26, 2015 1) Property: 74600 King Fisher Circle (APN 624-440-014), Palm Desert Negotiating Parties: Agency: John M. Wohlmuth/Janet M. Moore/City of Palm Desert/ Palm Desert Housing Authority Property Owner: Carlos Valdez and Myrna Valdez Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment With Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Weber adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 3:06 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:06 p.m. IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. None V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of March 12, 2015. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AUTHORITY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 207HA, 213HA, 206-Housing, 212-Housing, 216-Housing, 208HAF, and 214HAF. Rec: Approve as presented. C. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of January 14, 2015. Rec: Receive and file. Upon a motion by Harnik, second by Tanner, and 4-0 vote of the Authority Board (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None; ABSENT: Spiegel), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. RESOLUTIONS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MARCH 26, 2015 VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS FROM ANY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCE RESTRICTED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SECURE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COST ASSOCIATED WITH A DIRECT SALE IN FALCON CREST — 42239 VERDIN LANE (APN 624-431-017) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Ms. Moore stated this was a home being sold in Falcon Crest; however, the buyer needs a level of assistance to ensure they pay an affordable housing cost. Councilmember/Member Harnik moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve a silent down payment assistance loan associated with a direct sale in Falcon Crest, not to exceed 40% of the sales price of the home to ensure an affordable housing cost pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, for a qualified low- or moderate - income household from any available funding source restricted for such purpose (Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund, and Housing Mitigation); 2) authorize payment of transaction costs, if necessary, for the purpose of repairs required for closing, fees customary to real estate transactions in Riverside County, including escrow, title, FHA fees, inspections, vermin eradication, commissions and disclosures, up to a maximum of $3,500; 3) authorize use of the Falcon Crest Sales Program and documents, including the restrictive covenant and loan documents for the applicable funding source, and authorize Mayor to execute; 4) authorize Director of Finance to draw monies from the relative funds to facilitate the transaction; 5) authorize Authority Chairman and/or Authority's Executive Director, or his designee, to finalize and execute any ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith — monies are available in the appropriate account in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund, and Housing Mitigation Fund. Motion was seconded by Tanner and carried by a 4-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Tanner, and Weber; NOES: None; ABSENT: Spiegel). IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None X. OLD BUSINESS None XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MARCH 26, 2015 XII . REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AUTHORITY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY None XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None XIV. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Jonathan, second by Tanner, and unanimous consent of the Authority Board, Chairman Weber adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m. ATTEST: RA D. KLASSE , SECRETARY PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY SUSAN MARIE WEBER, CHAIRMAN 4