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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-11MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER - 3:00 P.M. Chairman Jonathan convened the meeting at 3:04 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jan C. Harnik Member Kathleen Kelly Member Gina Nestande Vice Chairman Susan Marie Weber Chairman Sabby Jonathan 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 Tom Garcia, Director of Public Works Anthony Hernandez, Senior Financial Analyst Andy Martinez, Admin. Sgt., Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriffs Dept. Grace L. Rocha, Deputy City Clerk III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Request for Closed Session: None MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2018 With Housing Authority Board concurrence, Chairman Jonathan adjourned the meeting to Closed Session of the City Council at 3:08 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 4:09 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 September 27, 2018. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY/HOUSING TREASURIES - Warrant Dated 9/21/2018 (Joint Consideration with the Palm Desert City Council). Rec: Approve as presented. Upon motion by Harnik, second by Nestande, and 5-0 vote of the Authority Board (AYES: Harnik, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Jonathan; 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 VIII. NEW BUSINESS OCTOBER 11, 2018 A. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL (AS THE DEFINED LEGISLATIVE BODY) AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (AS SUCCESSOR HOUSING ENTITY TO THE FORMER PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY), EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR RETENTION OF APN 627-122-013 AND 627-122-003 (A.K.A. SAGECREST EXPANSION - SANTA ROSA WAY) FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR PERIOD AND REAFFIRMING THE AUTHORITY BOARD'S INTENTION THAT THE PROPERTY SHALL BE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO PERSONS AND FAMILIES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34176.1 (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Senior Management Analyst Veronica Tapia stated staff was asking for an extension in order to out for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to get this property developed for affordable housing. She noted this item went before the Housing Commission and they are happy to see this go forward. Mayor/Chairman Jonathan was unclear about the next step, asking if the plan was to move forward with a RFP in the near future. Ms. Tapia replied staff has been working on the RFP for the past few month, and the plan is to send it out once it's been through legal counsel in defining what it needs to get the ideal proposal back. In short, yes, the next step is to go out for RFP. Mayor/Chairman Jonathan asked if the RFP was for the purpose of a developer to purchase the property into development, and if staff expected that to be for low-income housing. Ms. Tapia answered yes. Councilmember/Member Harnik commented this was a perfect example where the Density Bonus could be applied. Ms. Tapia agreed, stating she understands it has the potential for 16 units. Mayor/Chairman Jonathan asked if it would be possible for a developer to create something that's free of any City involvement and create entirely affordable housing targeted for seniors, but through tax credits and other incentives. bur Ms. Aylaian said it's unlikely for a developer to be able to produce affordable housing units for seniors, because the City has met its quota for senior units. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2018 Although, this is strategically located for senior development, and if someone wishes to build a senior complex, it wouldn't help the City meet any of its goals. Mayor/Chairman Jonathan asked if it would be possible to convert some of the existing senior housing stock, given the proximity to the Joslyn Center, to non -senior housing, so that it would benefit the City, in terms of achieving the goal. Ms. Aylaian replied it was possible, but it's expensive, because you are talking about different number of bedrooms and different sizes of uses. Councilmember/Member Harnik moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2018 - 76, reaffirming its intent that affordable housing be developed on Authority -owned vacant Tots known as APN 627-122-013 and 627-122-003, and extending the time period for retention of such property for an additional five (5) years, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1; 2) Housing Authority Resolution No. HA - 87, reaffirming its intent that affordable housing be developed on Authority -owned vacant Tots (as Successor Housing entity) known as APN 627-122-013 and 627-122-003, and extending the time period for retention of such property for an additional five (5) years, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1. Motion was seconded by Nestande and carried by a 5-0 vote (AYES: Harnik, Kelly, Nestande, Weber, and Jonathan; NOES: None). IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS None X. OLD BUSINESS None XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XII . REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AUTHORITY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2018 B. AUTHORITY COUNSEL None C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY None XIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - C None XIV. ADJOURNMENT With Authority Board concurrence, Chairm athan adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m. ATTEST: ....0T� �..0 RA• i' EL D. LASSEN), SECRETAR PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORI SABBY JO Mitacts11, CHAIRMAN 5