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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-09MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Spiegel convened the meeting at 3:05 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Jan C. Harnik Member Sabby Jonathan Member Van G. Tanner Member Susan Marie Weber Chairman Robert A. Spiegel Also Present: Justin McCarthy, Interim Executive Director Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney Rudy P. Acosta, Assistant City Manager Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance & Housing/City Treasurer Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Susan Trevino, Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department Anthony Baur, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Department Dan Talbot, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire Grace L. Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Reauest for Closed Session: None MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 9, 2016 IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 4:00 P.M. A. REPORT ON ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION. None With Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council and Successor Agency at 3:06 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:01 p.m. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Housing Authority Meeting of May 26, 2016. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES - Warrants Dated 5/20/2016 and 5/27/2016 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Approve as presented. • Upon a motion by Tanner, second by Weber, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Tanner, Weber, and Spiegel; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. RESOLUTIONS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 9, 2016 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 DESERT ROSE, 75464 ORANGE BLOSSOM LANE (APN 634-062-002) (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Senior Management Analyst Veronica Tapia explained this transaction was a direct sale between the seller and buyer. However, a Home Buyer Assistance Loan is needed to facilitate the transaction. As a side note, she reported that as of May 25, 2016, the Housing Authority had sold all the properties it was holding in inventory. Councilman/Member Jonathan moved to, by Minute Motion: 1) Approve a silent down payment assistance loan associated with a direct sale in Desert Rose, not to exceed 40% of the sales price ($126,840) of the home to ensure an affordable housing cost pursuant to Califomia 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 the 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 Desert Rose Sales Program and documents, including the restrictive covenant and loan documents for the applicable funding source, and authorize Mayor to execute; 4) authorize the Director of Finance to draw monies from the relative funds to facilitate the transaction; 5) authorize the Authority Chairman and/or the 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 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Jonathan, Tanner, Weber, and Spiegel; NOES: None). IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None X. OLD BUSINESS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 9, 2016 XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 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 With Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Spiegel adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. ATTEST: ELLE D. KLASSEN, CRETARY PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY ROBERTA. SPIEOEL, % AIRMAN 4