HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Housing Commission 12/08/2010CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
December 8, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Jane Turner, Housing Commission Vice -Chair, convened the meeting at 3:30
p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Gene Colombini
Donna Lewis
Wade Tucker
Jane Turner
Also Present:
Janet Moore, Director of Housing
James Conway, Project Coordinator
Patty Leon, Recording Secretary
Guest(s):
Members Absent:
Natalie Russo
Teresa Vakili, RPM Company
Robert Nevares, Catalina Gardens resident
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES of the Regular Housing Commission meeting of November 10,
2010.
With a Motion made by Commissioner Wade Tucker and seconded by
Commissioner Donna Lewis the minutes of November 10, 2010 were
continued to the January 12, 2011 meeting.
Janet Moore commented that the November 10th minutes are still in review.
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V. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. COMMISSION REPORTS
B. MONTHLY OCCUPANCY STATUS REPORT
RPM WEEKLY ACTIVITY STATISTICS
The Commission reviewed the Monthly Occupancy Status Report and Weekly
Activity Statistics for October.
Teresa Vakili stated that the properties remain consistent with regard to the
occupancy. She reported on the Holiday events that took place at Las Serenas
and Catalina Gardens. Staff had the opportunity to serve thanksgiving dinners
to senior residents. Holiday carolers from students of Carter Elementary School
and Palm Desert High School are scheduled to entertain the senior residents.
Additionally, Girl Scouts will decorate ornaments with residents.
Ms. Vakili also reported that two crime free seminars were completed at
California Villas and Desert Pointe, and anticipates residents from the
remaining properties to attend this seminar by the end of January.
Commissioner Donna Lewis referenced the report and inquired on the "Number
of Wait List Contactees".
Teresa Vakili stated that the numbers shown under this category are the wait
list applicants that have been contacted by a property manager for that
particular month. There is an extensive wait list for each of the income
categories particularly the very low and low. Wait list applicants can stay on the
list for as long as they want provided they qualify; some applicants have been
on the list since 2008. In addition, applicants are able to place their name on
the wait list at several different properties.
Commissioner Gene Colombini asked if there was a central office where
interested applicants can inquire about all the properties.
Ms. Vakili replied that her office located upstairs from the leasing office at One
Quail Place is the central office. She noted that she receives a lot of phone
calls and web inquiries as well.
The city's affordable rental housing information brochure was referenced and
provided to Mr. Robert Nevares. James Conway noted that this brochure is
displayed at all the leasing offices.
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C. REPORT #1 - MONTHLY OCCUPANCY AND AVERAGE RENT STATEMENT
The Commission reviewed the Monthly Occupancy and Average Rent
Statement for October.
D. REPORT #2 — MONTHLY NET OPERATING INCOME STATEMENTS
The Commission reviewed the Monthly Net Operating Income Statements for
October.
E. HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES UPDATE
The update on the Housing Authority properties was reviewed by the
Commission.
James Conway summarized the report.
Commissioner Jane Turner inquired on the status of Sagecrest Apartments.
Mr. Conway stated that an authorization to award a contract for the
deconstruction of Sagecrest is being recommended to the City Council at their
next meeting. At this time, the property is vacant.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
With members of the Commission in concurrence, Jane Turner was nominated
as Chair and Wade Tucker as Vice Chair. Both Jane Turner and Wade Tucker
accepted the office to which they were elected.
Commissioner Jane Turner mentioned that she already knew she would be
missing two meetings in 2011 and asked Vice Chair Tucker to cover those
meetings.
Rec: By Minute Motion:
Action: Motion was made by Commissioner Donna Lewis and
seconded by Commissioner Gene Colombini to elect Jane
Turner as Chairwoman commencing January 2010 for a term
of one year, and Wade Tucker as Vice Chairman commencing
January 2010 for a term of one year
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VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. AGENCY HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
An update on the Home Improvement Program (HIP) was provided to the
Commission for review.
James Conway summarized the report and stated that there are 20 applicants
listed on the report that include 6 from mobile home parks.
IX. NEXT MEETING DATE — January 12, 2011
A. Schedule of Housing Commission meeting dates for 2011
Janet Moore stated that the meetings of September 14 and December 14 occur
after the regularly scheduled City Council meetings and in order to
accommodate actions required by the Commission on the Housing Authority
agenda, staff is requesting that the Commission adjourn the August meeting to
September 7th and the November meeting to December 7th. Given that the City
Council often goes dark in August, the September Commission meeting will
probably have reports that will be time sensitive, and therefore staff is
recommending moving the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wade Tucker and seconded by
Commissioner Gene Colombini to adopt the 2011 meeting dates and
reschedule the September and December meetings accordingly to
accommodate actions required by the Commission on the Housing
Authority agenda.
Mrs. Moore reminded the Commission of the Commissioner's dinner scheduled
next Wednesday for all Committee/Commission members.
ADJOURNMENT
Jane Turner Housing Commission Vice -Chair, adjourned the Housing
Commission meeting at 3:45 p.m.
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Patty Leon, Re ording Secretary
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