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Home My WebLink About2017-06-22MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Harnik convened the meeting at 3:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman Sabby Jonathan Member Kathleen Kelly Member Gina Nestande Member Susan Marie Weber Chairman Jan C. Harnik Also Present: Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Secretary Lori Carney, Director of Administrative Services Russell Grance, Director of Building & Safety Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development Janet M. Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Mark Greenwood, Director of Public Works Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager Eddy Moore, Division Chief, Palm Desert Fire/Riverside Co. Fire Dept./Cal Fire David W. Teets, Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department Lt. Coby Webb, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff's Dept. Grace L. Rocha, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 22, 2017 With Housing Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Harnik adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council and Successor Agency at 3:02 p.m. She reconvened the meeting at 4:02 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 June 8, 2017. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES - Warrant Dated 6/2/2017 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Approve as presented. C. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES for the Meeting of April 12, 2017. Rec: Receive and file. D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a Second One-year Extension to Contract with Curtis Allan Floor Covering, Inc., for Purposes of Procuring Floor Coverings and Related Supplies and Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (Contract No. HA34822). Rec: By Minute Motion: 1) Approve a second one-year extension with Curtis Allan, Inc., National City, California, for the purpose of procuring floor coverings and related supplies, equipment, and services under the National Joint Powers Alliance Agreement, Contract No. 022712-MCD with Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc., pursuant to Section 3.30.260 and Section 3.32.110 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for FY 2017-2018; 2) authorize the Executive Director and/or the Chairman to execute the extension and any documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith — monies have been included in the FY 2017-2018 proposed Palm Desert Housing Authority's Operating Budget, in the appropriate Authority Accounts for this purpose. 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 22, 2017 Upon motion by Weber, second by Jonathan, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None), the Consent Calendar was approved as presented. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. RESOLUTIONS None VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY, INC., FOR THE RESALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 74016 EL CORTEZ AVENUE (APN 621-061-026) AND RELATED ACTIONS. Senior Management Analyst Jessica Gonzales stated staff recommended approval of this transfer to facilitate the sale to a new qualified buyer and continue to preserve the property located at 74016 El Cortez Avenue as affordable housing. She noted a representative from Habitat was available to answer questions. Member Nestande moved to by Minute Motion: 1) Accept a new eligible Tower -income household qualified pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5 for the direct sale of 74016 El Cortez Avenue (APN 621-061-026) as prescribed in the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Authority and Habitat For Humanity of the Coachella Valley, Inc., adopted on January 12, 2006, by Resolution No. 513; 2) approve the transfer to a new qualified lower -income buyer of a deferred payment Trust Deed in the amount of $31,000 associated with the direct sale of 74016 El Cortez Avenue, as originally secured by the property corresponding to the lot's donation value; a restrictive covenant; and associated loan documents; 3) authorize legal counsel to finalize a restrictive covenant and associated loan documents, and the Chairman to execute same; 4) authorize the Director of Finance to allow the transfer of funds to facilitate the transaction; 5) authorize the Authority Chairman and/or the Authority's Executive Director, or her designee, to execute any ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith. Motion was seconded by Weber and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: None). IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 22, 2017 X. OLD BUSINESS None XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS AND ACTIONS RELATED TO ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Ms. Moore recalled for the Council that in May it had two Study Sessions where the budget was discussed in detail. Today, she is presenting a balanced budget with revenues estimated to be $56.3 million and expenditures coming in at the same amount. Mayor/Chairman Harnik declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to address the City Council/Authority Board on this matter to come forward at this time. Mayor/Chairman Harnik called attention to the out-of-state travel recommendation for the International Council of Shopping Centers. Those that attend the conference include one (1) Councilmember, Director of Economic Development, and Economic Development Manager, stating staff has also entertained the idea of including the Marketing Manager. Given the importance of ICSC and its relevance to Palm Desert, she suggested having two (2) Councilmembers attend the conference. Councilmembers concurred with the suggestion. Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Jonathan congratulated Ms. Moore on presenting her first budget as Director of Finance, including staff, because it was a long process from the bottom up. He said the ultimate goal is for the budget to reflect Council's goals for the City. He noted this was his third time going through a budget process, and it was the best one ever, because it was practical and understandable. He said Council didn't dig too much into the weeds, but they weren't way up into the $20,000 foot -level either, adding it was just a great productive process and commended staff for it. Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman Jonathan moved to: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2017 -51, adopting the Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018; 2) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2017 - 52, establishing the Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018; 3) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. HA - 82, adopting a Palm Desert Housing Authority Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018; 4) waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2017 - 53, setting the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Salary Schedule, Salary Ranges, and Allocated Classifications; 5) by Minute 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 22, 2017 Motion, approve Out -of -State Travel as listed in the attached memorandum, with an amendment to the Out -of -State Travel, authorizing two (2) Councilmembers to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers. Motion was seconded by Kelly. Mayor/Chairman Harnik commented there were spirited discussions over the budget, but by using the community's values as a guideline, they got through it and it made for a better product. With no further testimony or comments being offered, Mayor/Chairman Harnik declared the public hearing closed. Mayor/Chairman Harnik called for the vote and the motion carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Jonathan, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Harnik; NOES: 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 Harnik adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. ATTEST: RA EL E D. KLASSEN, SECRETAR PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORIT i( AN C. HARNIK, CHAIRMAN 5