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HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Davidson, Johnson, Long, McDonough, and Chairperson
Rogers
VACANT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Housing Commission on any matter
not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes. The Housing Commission values your comments; however
in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the
agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b).
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENT, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
1. CITY OF LA QUINTA COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – JANUARY 13, 2018
2. UPDATE ON NEW HOUSING LAWS AND FUNDING SOURCES
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
LA QUINTA HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2017
HC agendas and staff reports are now available
on the City’s web page: www.laquintaca.gov
HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 DECEMBER 13, 2017
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND FUNDING OPTION FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR
WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 30, 2017
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR DEVELOPMENT OR
DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES TRANSFERRED FROM THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AS THE
HOUSING SUCCESSOR, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFTEY CODE 34176.1(E)
STUDY SESSION – NONE
DEPARTMENT REPORTS – NONE
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission will be held on
March 14, 2018, commencing at 6:00 p.m., at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495
Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Marilyn Monreal, Housing Secretary of the La Quinta Housing Commission of the City of
La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Housing Commission
meeting was posted on the City’s website, and near the entrance to the Council
Chambers at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers
Supermarket at 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321
Avenida Bermudas, on December 8, 2017.
DATED: December 7, 2017
Marilyn Monreal, Housing Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PUBLIC NOTICES
The La Quinta City Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed
for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at 777-7103, twenty-four (24) hours in
advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.
If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Commission,
arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 777-7103. A one
(1) week notice is required.
If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Housing Commission
meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied
to the Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the
meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission regarding any item(s) on
this agenda will be made available for public inspection at The Hub counter at City Hall located at
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours.
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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
AND LA QUINTA HOUSING COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER – Authority and Commission
A special joint meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority and La Quinta Housing
Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
ROLL CALL: Authority Members: Evans, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
ABSENT: None
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Davidson, Johnson, Long, McDonough, and Chairperson Rogers
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Authority and Commission
Authority Member Radi led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was made by the Authority Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Authority and Commission – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Authority and Commission – Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR – Authority
1.APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2017
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Radi to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR – Commission
2.APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Rogers/McDonough to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION - Authority and Commission – None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
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STUDY SESSION – Authority and Commission
1. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS PROJECT
City Economist McMillen and Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report,
which is on file at the Clerk’s Office.
Authority Members and Commissioners discussed the project’s tax credits; residents’
relocation costs, including any applicable security deposits; relocation and project
construction schedules, currently estimated to begin in May and be completed by
October 2018; special accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
pets, parking, smoking, medical cannabis use, washing amenities, etc.; no change in rent
during relocation period; the importance of ensuring continuity of in-home support
services and communication; mental-health assistance; conducting interviews with each
resident to determine his/her specific packing and moving needs; proving individual
portable on demand storage units (PODs) to temporarily store residents’ belongings,
which will be stored off-site; being proactive in aiding residents with packing and
implementing a community-approach where residents help pack each other and hold
joint garage sales to purge unnecessary belongings; mail delivery; providing electronic
disposal garbage bins and hand dollies; temporary utilities suspension at Washington
Street Apartments during the rehabilitation period and subsequent reinstatement; and
ensuring transportation arrangements with SunDial Paratransit Services or a third party
vendor.
The Authority and Commission unanimously expressed support for the project,
anticipated schedule, and staff’s efforts in planning the residents’ relocation.
2. DISCUSS HOMELESS PREVENTION FUNDING
City Manager Spevacek provided a brief history on the City’s efforts and contributions on
homeless prevention.
Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file at the Clerk’s
Office.
Authority Members and Commissioners discussed Coral Mountain Apartment’s proposal
to make three units available for homeless housing; connecting Coral Mountain
management with local homeless service providers; and, criteria used to determine an
individual’s success in the program.
City Manager Spevacek explained the background and source of housing revenue.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Darla Burkett, Executive Director of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
(CVRM), Indio – thanked the City for its continuous support and contributions over the
years; said the influx of homeless per night averaged 38 people since Roy’s Desert
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Resource Center (RDRS) closed in June of 2017; noted this additional homeless
population was coming from the west end of the valley – Thousand Palms, Palm Springs,
Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, etc.; explained the CVRM’s emergency shelter was
capped at 75 beds, thus, the gym/multi-purpose room has been converted to house
more beds and meet the needs of the community, but it also poses a Fire Department
compliance issue. Mr. Burkett spoke about the different support services and assistance
programs CVRM offers, such alcohol and drug rehabilitation, veterans’ specialist services,
mental-health, shelter for families who are victims of domestic violence, the number of
meals served per day has increased from 700 to 912-920, shower amenities, bus passes,
and case management to get folks on the path to independent employment and
independent living. She enumerated the challenges with this process, including limited
income and the lack of affordable housing units. Ms. Burkett explained that the CVRM is
uncomfortable with CVAG’s model – it works for families but most individuals need
services first before they’re ready for an apartment. She explained the process from
CVRM to housing and the services provided during that time. She added that the CVRM
has about 30 people ready for the move into an apartment/house but finding rents they
can afford is difficult.
Authority Members and Commissioners discussed CVRM’s case management services;
the lack of incentives for homeowners to rent to such organizations; Section 8 California
housing assistance program for families only, but not for single homeless population;
30% influx in expenses due to the RDRS’s closure; on-site mental health assistance; the
diverse make up of homeless population – families, seniors /with disabilities, mental
health and drug abuse; the inability to further expand in the current facility as it has
been fully developed; and the strong collaboration with outside agencies.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Linda Barrack, President and CEO of Martha’s Village and Kitchen
(MVK), Indio – said homeless services are usually underfunded; MVK takes a valley-wide
approach in dealing with this issue; noted there has been an influx of homeless from the
west-end of the valley averaging 60 beds per night; MVK has been operating at capacity
since RDRS’s closure; there has been a substantial increase of large homeless families,
usually of eight or more; explained the sensitivity each case must be handled so that
homeless do not lose their benefits; noted the wait for Section 8 housing assistance is 8
to 10 years. Ms. Barrack commended Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) for initiating the
$103,000 match program and said it was a magnificent gift that has to be handled
properly and nurtured.
Authority Members and Commissioners discussed how the three affordable housing units
at Coral Mountain apartments will be utilized; the support services needed for homeless
population to stay on the recovery and stabilizing program and be successful; MVK’s
success rate of homeless graduating from their program; the possibility of dedicating
additional affordable housing units in other communities in the valley; and the
infrastructure benefits and importance of providing homelessness prevention assistance,
which if not prevented results in average tax-payer expense of $44,000 per year in
emergency room visits, incarcerations, police services responses, etc.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Donna Craig, Chief Grants/Operations Officer with DHCD – said
DHCD is committed to help raise matching funds to support homelessness efforts in the
valley; noted the program included a $103,000 DHCD contribution and a dollar for dollar
match to each City contribution of up to $103,000 to programs serving residents within
the DHCD borders; and explained the process used to approve agreements and distribute
the matching funds.
Authority Members and Commissioners discussed the verification method used to
determine if a client was within the DHCD territory; criteria to set aside some affordable
housing units for the homeless; the “No Place Like Home Program”; and, balancing the
need of those that are homeless with those on affordable housing waiting lists since
affordable housing prevents homelessness.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst, Coachella Valley Association
of Governments (CVAG), Palm Desert – showed a power point presentation on CVAG’s
program.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Damien O’Farrell, CEO of Path of Life Ministries, Riverside –
explained the mission of Path of Life Ministries (POLM) to provide prevention, intervention
and stabilization services.
Authority Members and Commissioners discussed Roy’s Desert Resource Center budget,
services and transition plans; the frequency of case management services once housed;
rapid rehousing; outreach to landlords to provide info on services available for struggling
tenants (to prevent homelessness); scattering crisis stabilization housing around the
Valley to be sensitive to neighborhoods; use of coordinated entry methods; basis of
budget estimates; POLM hotline and office locations; need to address the causes of
homelessness and the lack of affordable housing; importance of locating crisis housing
along bus routes; timeline for La Quinta’s involvement; La Quinta’s fulfillment of its
affordable housing obligation with a large number of units; need to concentrate of the
needs within La Quinta such as a prevention program; rent stabilization programs
formatted to prevent gifts of public funds; tying La Quinta grants to servicing those from
92253 zip; providing loans instead of grants so it’s a self-sustaining program; giving
seniors a priority in any rental assistance program; explore larger rentals for senior group
living; and, assigning restrictions on how La Quinta’s $103,000 donation is used.
Councilmember Radi summarized three options for La Quinta’s $250,000 budget:
1. Divide the budget equally between the two local agencies that service La Quinta, i.e.
CVRM & MVK and forgoing DHCD’s matching funds;
2. Accept Coral Mountain Apartment’s trial offer, allocate $103,000 to POLM for the
SHCD matching funds, and divide the balance between CVRM & MVK; or
3. Allocate $103,000 to POLM and split balance between CVRM & MVK. In addition, ask
landlords to provide info on programs as part of their lease agreement and inform
them that funds are available to renters for homeless prevention.
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Authority Members and Commissioners expressed general support for option #2; interest
in increasing the grant to $100,000 to MVK; conditioning funds on periodic reports with
metrics of those being served; reevaluation after six months; and, tenant repayment of
all or a portion over time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – Authority and Commission – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – Authority and Commission – None
AUTHORITY MEMBERS' AND COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
Authority Member Peña invited the Commissioners to attend the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments Valley-Wide Homelessness Committee meetings held on
Wednesdays, at 10:00 a.m., every other month.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Radi/Evans to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Long/Davidson to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Deputy Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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City of La Quinta
HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING: December 13, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECOMMEND FUNDING OPTION FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION
PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval to the Housing Authority of one of two funding options to
provide assistance to area homeless service providers; Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Coachella Valley Association of Governments,
and/or Path of Life Ministries.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Housing Commission (Commission) and Housing Authority (Authority) held
a joint meeting on November 20, 2017, and recommended allocating up to
$250,000 of Housing Authority funds to area homeless service providers.
Staff offers two funding options for consideration:
o Option 1: Provide $50,000 to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM),
$100,000 to Martha’s Village and Kitchen (Martha’s Village), and $20,000
to Path of Life Ministries (POLM).
o Option 2: $53,000 to CVRM, $103,000 to Martha’s Village, and $103,000
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) with a $103,000
match donation from the Desert Healthcare District (DHD).
FISCAL IMPACT
Authority funds are available in account number 243-0000-60532.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On November 20, 2017, the Authority and Commission held a special joint meeting to
speak with area homeless service providers and discussed funding options for their
programs.
After the meeting with area providers and hearing their backgrounds, needs, and
wishes, the Commission and Authority directed staff to provide funding programs for
Commission and Authority consideration.
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Staff proposes the following funding options:
Option 1:
Provide $170,000 in total contributions as follows:
The City has already provided CVRM with $50,000 from the General
Fund this fiscal year. An additional $50,000 can be provided using the
Authority as a funding source;
Provide Martha’s Village with $100,000 for their services; and
Partner with POLM to administer up to $20,000 for a rent
intervention/stabilization program for La Quinta residents.
Option 2:
Provide $259,000 in total contributions, which breaks down to $103,000 to each
service provider as follows:
$53,000 to CVRM for a total of $103,000 in contributions for the year;
Provide Martha’s Village with $103,000 in funding for their services;
and
Provide $103,000 in funding to CVAG which will be matched in-kind
by DHD. The funds donated to CVAG would be stipulated to go directly
to POLM, the service provider for CVAG’s homeless program, and must
be used to aid homeless individuals in the La Quinta area.
Additionally, $20,000 would be set aside for a rent
intervention/stabilization program that will be administered by POLM.
Each organization will be required to provide a quarterly report on their use of the
funds, indicate how many individuals from La Quinta were assisted, and what services
they utilized.
ALTERNATIVES
The Housing Commission could elect to have staff proceed with one of the funding
options or direct staff with a new option.
Prepared by: Angela Ferreira, Management Specialist
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
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HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING: December 13, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR
WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 30, 2017
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the Financial and Compliance Report for Washington Street
Apartments for the year ended June 30, 2017.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires the Housing Authority
(HA) to annually prepare and approve a financial audit (Attachment 1)
No reportable conditions of non-compliance or internal control deficiencies were
found.
FISCAL IMPACT – None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Washington Street Apartments is a 73-unit complex for very low and low-income senior
and disabled households. The USDA provides rent subsidies, and an annual audit is
required. Joyce Rethmeier, CPA prepared an audit and no reportable conditions of non-
compliance or internal control deficiencies were found.
During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, operating revenues were $635,001 and
expenses were $529,359, resulting in a net income of $105,642. Non-operating
expenditures (depreciation & amortization and asset fee) were $100,915, resulting in an
increase in net assets for the year of $4,727.
ALTERNATIVES
Staff has reviewed and verified the report and does not recommend an alternative.
Prepared by: Angela Ferreira, Management Specialist
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
Attachment: 1. Washington Street Apartments Financial and Compliance Report
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HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING: December 13, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR DEVELOPMENT
OR DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES TRANSFERRED FROM THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AS THE HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFTEY CODE 34176.1(E)
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval to extend the period for development or disposition of
properties transferred from the former Redevelopment Agency to the La Quinta
Housing Authority as the housing successor, pursuant to Health and Safety Code
34176.1 (e)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 31, 2012, the Finance Department approved an asset transfer list of
properties (Attachment 1) that were transferred from the former
Redevelopment Agency to the City of La Quinta (Agency) to the La Quinta
Housing Authority (Authority) and recognized the properties as housing assets.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.16, the Agency had five (5)
years from August 31, 2012, to either develop or dispose of the properties with
the net proceeds returned to the Low and Moderate-Income Housing Fund. The
five (5) year term expired August 31, 2017.
Staff requests that the Housing Commission (Commission) recommend
approval to extend the five (5) year time frame to August 31, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Authority will continue to pay for the maintenance of the properties until they are
sold or developed for affordable housing.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Authority serves as the successor housing agency to the Agency. When the
Authority assumed the Agency’s housing assets and functions, the Agency transferred
properties to the Authority pursuant to the Housing Asset Transfer list approved by the
Department of Finance (DOF).
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Health and Safety Code Sections 33334.16 and 34176.1 (e) require that the Authority
initiate activities to develop affordable housing on the properties within five (5) years
from the date the DOF approved the transfer of the properties as housing assets,
which was August 31, 2017.
This recommendation will extend the deadline by five (5) years to August 31, 2022.
This will give staff additional time to carry out plans to either develop the properties
with Low- and Moderate-Income housing or sell the properties and deposit the
proceeds into the Low- and Monderate-Income Housing Fund to be used for future
affordable housing development.
ALTERNATIVES
Staff does not recommend an alternative.
Prepared by: Angela Ferreira, Management Specialist
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
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1-A APNs 600-030-004, 600-030-020, 600-030-021
1-B. APN 770-174-002 Title Report
1-C. APN 773-233-019 Title Report
1-D. APN 773-223-022 Title Report
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Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comHousing Accountability Act (continued)•In sum, to deny any housing project, a local agency must now either –determine the proposed project does not comply with objective general plan, zoning or subdivision criteria or standards within one to two months of a completed application, or –find that a preponderance of the evidence shows that the project would have a specific adverse impact on public health or safety and that the impact cannot be mitigated. •NOTE: HAA does not circumvent or override the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), per section 65589.5(e).5Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.com6Senate Bill 2•SB 2 (Atkins), the Building Homes and Jobs Act, establishes a funding source for affordable housing through a $75 recordation fee on specified real estate transaction documents, in order to generate money for affordable housing, supportive housing, emergency shelters, and transitional housing.
Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comSenate Bill 3•SB 3 (Beall)authorizes $4 billion in general obligation bonds for affordable housing programs and infill infrastructure projects, as well as a veteran’s home ownership program. SB 3 must be approved by voters next November.7Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comSenate Bill 35•SB 35 (Wiener)streamlines the approval process for infill developments in local communities that have failed to meet their Regional Housing Need Assessment numbers, subject to meeting thresholds in the statute. 8
Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.com9Senate Bill 166•SB 166 (Skinner) ensures that cities the “no net loss” requirement and maintain an ongoing supply of housing for lower and moderate-income households. Cities and counties are additionally required to make specified written findings if the city or county allows development of any parcel with fewer units by income category than identified in the housing element for that parcel. Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comSenate Bill 540•SB 540 (Roth)allows local jurisdictions to establish a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone by preparing an environmental impact report, holding public hearings, and adopting a specific plan that meets certain requirements. These zones would focus on workforce and affordable housing in areas close to jobs and transit. 10
Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comAssembly Bill 73•AB 73 (Chiu)allows a city or county to create a “Housing Sustainability District” to complete upfront zoning and environmental review in order to receive incentive payments for development projects that are consistent with the district’s ordinance.11Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comAssembly Bill 1505•AB 1505 (Bloom) authorizes local governments to establish on-site inclusionary housing requirements for new residential rental projects. This bill also authorizes HCD to review an ordinance that requires more than 15% of the total number of units rented in the development be affordable to, and occupied by, households at 80% or less of the area median income. The bill would authorize the department to request, and require that the local agency provide evidence that the ordinance does not unduly constrain the production of housing by submitting an economic feasibility study that meets specified standards.12
Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comHousing Cases•Cal. BIA v. City of San Jose (2015) 61 Cal.4th435¾Significant case¾Inclusionary ordinance valid exercise of police power¾No exaction under Takings Clause¾Reasonably related to broad general welfare13Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comHousing Cases (Post-RDAs)•Cuenca v. Cohen (2017) 8 Cal.App.5th200¾Stipulated judgments requiring former RDA tax increment for affordable housing purposes were enforceable obligations, but¾RDA Dissolution Law eliminated tax increment and prohibited new obligations for unencumbered funds.•Covarrubias v. Cohen(2016) 3 Cal.App.3d 1229 [no continued 20% set-aside payments]14
Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comHousing Cases (Planning/Zoning)•Kennedy Comm’nv. Huntington Beach(2017) 16 Cal.App.5th841¾Charter cities exempt from requirement that specific plan be consistent with general plan. (Gov. Code § 65700)¾Unequivocal statement in charter/ordinance required for S.P./G.P. consistency to apply.¾City amended specific plan to lower unit numbers, and challenge based on inconsistency with Housing Element/G.P.¾Amended S.P. resulted in RHNAshortfall of affordable units, but city seeking Housing Element amendment with State HCD15Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.comHousing Cases (Planning/Zoning)•Kutzkev. City of San Diego(2017)11 Cal.App.5th1034 ¾Record supported city council reversal of planning commission approval of in-fill small lot subdivision ¾Not consistent with community plan and detrimental to health, safety, and welfare16
Rutan & Tucker, LLP | 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | 714-641-5100 | www.rutan.com“Take-Aways” for La Quinta•Minimal impact •Housing Element/RHNA Compliance•Standard practice of making findings with supporting materials and evidence•Review/Turn-around time for review of housing development permit applications•Additional reporting requirements for staff17
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Housing Commission Meeting
December 13, 2017
Business Session 1
RECOMMEND FUNDING OPTION FOR AREA
HOMLESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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OPTION 1: PROVIDE $170,000 IN TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
•City previously provided CVRM with $50,000 from
the General Fund this fiscal year. An additional
$50,000 can be provided using the Housing
Authority as a funding source
•Provide Martha’s Village with $100,000 for their
services
•Partner with POLM to administer up to $20,000 for
a rent intervention/stabilization program for La
Quinta residents
OPTION 2: PROVIDE $259,000 IN TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
•$53,000 to CVRM for a total of $103,000 this fiscal
year
•$103,000 to Martha’s Village
•$103,000 to CVAG/Path of Life Ministries
The Housing Authority has funding that can be used for
extremely low and very low housing service programs.
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Business Session 2
WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS
FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
Washington Street Apartments
Financial Compliance Report
•USDA requires the Housing Authority to annually
prepare and approve a financial audit
•No reportable conditions of non‐compliance or internal
deficiencies were found
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BUSINESS SESSION 3
5 YEAR EXTENSION FOR DEVELOPMENT OR
DISPOSITION OF HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROPERTIES
1‐A Dune Palms and Westward Ho
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1‐B Washington Street and Avenida
La Fonda
1‐C Avenida Villa and Calle Sonora
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1‐D Avenida Herrera and Calle Sonora
1‐E Avenida Navarro and Calle Durango
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Housing Commission Meeting
December 19, 2017