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NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND TO
THE CITY CLERK/AUTHORITY SECRETARY:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Housing Authority of
the City of La Quinta is hereby called to be held on December 19, 2017, commencing
at 4:00 p.m. at La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND LA QUINTA HOUSING COMMISSION DATED NOVEMBER 20,
2017
2. APPROVE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR WASHINGTON STREET
APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 30, 2017
3. ADOPT A RESOLUTION 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 SAFETY CODE
34176.1(E
BUSINESS SESSION
1. SELECT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR 2018
2. APPROVE FUNDING FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
Dated: December 15, 2017 /s/ Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Chairperson
Attest:
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Susan Maysels
Housing Authority Secretary
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Susan Maysels, Authority Secretary of the La Quinta Housing Authority, do hereby declare
that the foregoing agenda for the Special La Quinta Housing Authority meeting was posted
near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78-495 Calle Tampico and on the bulletin
boards at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas and 78-630 Highway 111, on December 15, 2017.
DATED: December 15, 2017
Susan Maysels, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA DECEMBER 19, 2017
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017, AT 4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Authority Members: Evans, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 [AUTHORITY SECRETARY]
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Housing Authority on any matter not
listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to
three minutes. The Housing Authority 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
PAGE
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND LA QUINTA HOUSING COMMISSION
DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2017
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2. APPROVE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR WASHINGTON
STREET APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 30, 2017
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3. ADOPT A RESOLUTION 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 SAFETY CODE 34176.1(E) [RESOLUTION NO. HA 2017-005]
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City Council agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s
web page: www.laquintaca.gov
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BUSINESS SESSION
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1. SELECT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-
CHAIRPERSON FOR 2018
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2. APPROVE FUNDING FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
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STUDY SESSION – NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NONE
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular quarterly meeting of the Housing Authority will be held on January
16, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta,
CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Susan Maysels, Authority Secretary of the La Quinta Housing Authority, do hereby
declare that the foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Housing Authority was posted
near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78-495 Calle Tampico and on the
bulletin boards at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas and 78-630 Highway 111, on December
15, 2017.
DATED: December 15, 2017
SUSAN MAYSELS, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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Public Notices
The La Quinta City Council Chamber 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 Housing Authority,
arrangement 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 Housing Authority during a meeting,
please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to
the City Clerk 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 Housing Authority regarding any
item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk 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
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017
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 (RDRC) 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 as 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 RDRC’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 RDRC’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 with 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 RDRC 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 on 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 code; 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 and 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 and MVK; or
3. Allocate $103,000 to POLM and split balance between CVRM and 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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The Authority and Commission expressed general support for Option No. 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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HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING: December 19, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR WASHINGTON
STREET APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 30, 2017
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Financial and Compliance Report for Washington Street Apartments for the
year end June 30, 2017.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires the Housing Authority
to annually prepare and approve a financial audit (Attachment 1).
•No reportable conditions of non-compliance or internal control deficiencies were
found.
•The Housing Commission considered this matter on December 13, 2017 and
recommended that the Authority approve the financial audit report.
FISCAL IMPACT – None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Washington Street Apartments (WSA) 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. The audit was prepared by Joyce Rethmeier, CPA 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 fees) 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, Housing Coordinator
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager
Attachment: 1. WSA Financial and Compliance Report
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HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING: December 19, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION 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 SAFETY CODE 34176.1(e)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution extending 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
•The former Redevelopment Agency to the City of La Quinta (Agency) acquired
properties (Attachment 1) that were later transferred to the La Quinta Housing
Authority (Authority), acting as the successor housing agency after the
dissolution of all redevelopment agencies.
•The Department of Finance (DOF) approved this transfer on August 31, 2012.
•The Health and Safety Code requires the Authority to initiate activities to
development affordable housing on these properties within five (5) years of DOF
approval, subject to a five (5) year extension with the adoption of a resolution
by the City Council.
•This resolution extends this period for five (5) years.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Authority has sufficient funds in account number 241-9101-60420 for the
maintenance of the properties. Maintenance of the properties should not exceed
$1,000 a year.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Authority serves as the successor housing agency to the former Agency. When the
Authority assumed the Agency’s housing assets and functions, the Authority received
these properties pursuant to the Housing Asset Transfer list approved by the DOF.
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Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1 (e) requires that the Authority initiate
activities to develop affordable housing on these properties within five (5) years from
the date the DOF approved the transfer, which was August 31, 2012. Health and
Safety Code Section 33334.16 allows this time period to be extended by five (5) years
or to August 31, 2022. The additional time will allow staff to carry out plans to develop
or sell the properties and deposit the proceeds into the Housing Asset Fund to be used
for future affordable housing development.
Attachment 1 presents a list of these properties and maps that outline their location.
The properties generally are single-family lots in the Cove, a single-family lot in Desert
Club Estates, and a 5.82 acre parcel located across from La Quinta High School
(southeast of the Dune Palms Road/Westward Ho intersection). Staff is evaluating the
option of selling the single-family lots and using the sale proceeds for a larger
affordable housing development. Statues adopted since 2011 require new affordable
housing to be affordable to extremely low and very low-income households, which
poses acute challenges to developing financially viable affordable single-family
housing. The City has discussed acquiring some of all of this property for the XPark.
The Housing Commission considered this matter on December 13, 2017 and
recommended that the Authority approve the resolution extending the five (5) year
window in which the Authority can develop or dispose of the properties.
ALTERNATIVES
Staff does not suggest an alternative
Prepared by: Angela Ferreira, Management Specialist
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
Attachments: 1. Property List
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RESOLUTION NO. HA 2017 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR AN ADDITIONAL
PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS, AND AFFIRMING THE
INTENTION, TO USE AND/OR DEVELOP SPECIFIED
PROPERTIES FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
34176.1(e)
WHEREAS, prior to the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Quinta (“Former Redevelopment Agency”)
was responsible for administering the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.2, the Agency set
aside a portion of the tax increment revenue in the Agency’s Low and Moderate
Income Housing Fund for the purpose of increasing, improving, and preserving the
supply of low and moderate income housing; and
WHEREAS, the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Quinta acquired
certain real properties listed in Exhibit A (the “Properties” and individually, a
“Property”) with Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund money; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 33334.16 required that within five
(5) years of the date of acquisition of the Properties, subject to an additional five (5)-
year extension when authorized by the City Council, activities were begin which are
consistent with the use and/or development of the Property for affordable housing, or
the Property shall be sold and the net proceeds returned to the Low and Moderate
Income Housing Fund; and
WHEREAS, following the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, the Properties
were transferred to the La Quinta Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”) as the
“housing successor agency” under the state dissolution law (Parts 1.8 and 1.85 of
Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code) when the Former Redevelopment Agency
dissolved on February 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the state dissolution law, the Housing Authority, as the
“housing successor agency,” may exercise all rights, powers, assets, duties, and
obligations associated with the housing activities of the Former Redevelopment
Agency under the Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code section
33000 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(e), the five (5)
year time period of properties acquired by the Former Redevelopment Agency prior to
February 1, 2012 shall be deemed to have commenced on the date that the California
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Department of Finance approved the Properties as ”housing assets” as defined under
the state dissolution law; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Finance approved the Properties as
“housing assets” when it approved the Housing Asset Transfer form by letter dated
August 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS; pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.16, the legislative
body may, by resolution, extend the period during which the Housing Authority may
retain the property for one additional period not to exceed five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority requests the passage of a resolution to
extend the five (5) year time frame of ownership of the Property and affirm its
intention to develop the Property with Low and Moderate Income Housing within the
extended five (5) year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Successor Agency to the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein
by reference.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.16, the period during
which the Housing Authority may retain the property shall be extended for five (5)
years from the end date of the initial five (5) year period, August 31, 2012 and shall
end August 31, 2022.
SECTION 3. The Housing Authority does hereby affirm that the property shall be used
for the development of affordable housing for low and moderate income persons and
families.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take immediate effect from and after its passage
and approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at the meeting of the La Quinta Housing
Authority held this 19th day of December 2017, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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KATHLEEN FITZPATRICK, Chairperson
La Quinta Housing Authority
ATTEST:
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SUSAN MAYSELS, Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
(AGENCY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WILLIAM H. IHRKE, Attorney
La Quinta Housing Authority
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EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY LIST
Type of Asset Legal Description Date of Acquisition
Vacant Land 600-030-004, 020, and 021
Dune Palms / Westward Ho
2006 through 2010
Vacant Land 773-223-022
Avenida Herrera / Calle Sonora
June 2007
Vacant Land 733-233-019
Avenida Villa between Calle
Durango / Calle Sonora
March 1993
Vacant Land 773-234-015
Avenida Navarro between Calle
Durango / Calle Sonora
February 1993
Vacant Land 770-174-002
Calle Tamazula south of Avenida
La Fonda
October 1990
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Attachment 1
Assessor’s Parcel Number Location Square Feet/Acres
600-030-004, 020, and 021 Northeast Corner of Dune Palms
and West Ward Ho Drive
5.82 Acres
770-174-002 Northwest Section of
Washington Street and Avenida
La Fonda
11,326 Square Feet
773-233-019 Southeast Section of Avenida
Villa and Calle Sonora
4,792 Square Feet
773-223-022 Southeast Corner of Avenida
Herrera and Calle Sonora
4,792 Square Feet
773-234-015 Northeast Section of Avenida
Navarro and Calle Durango
4,792 Square Feet
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APNs 600-030-004, 020, and 021
Northeast Corner of Dune Palms and West Ward Ho Drive
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APN 770-174-002
Nortwest Section of Washington Street and Avenida La Fonda
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APN 773-223-019
Southeast Section of Avenida Villa and Calle Sonora
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APN 773-223-022
Southeast Corner of Avenida Herrera and Calle Sonora
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APN 773-234-015
Northeast Section of Avenida Navarro and Calle Durango
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City of La Quinta
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING: December 19, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: SELECT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON
FOR 2018
RECOMMENDATION
Select the Housing Authority Chair and Vice-Chair for calendar year 2018.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 15, 2009, the City Council established a Housing Authority and
adopted by-laws establishing the procedure for electing the Chair and Vice-Chair.
Section 2 of by-laws states that the Authority shall annually elect one of its
members as Chairperson and another as Vice-Chairperson. The by-laws also state
that the Mayor may not be selected as the Chairperson.
FISCAL IMPACT – None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The following Authority Members have held these positions:
Year Chairperson Vice-Chairperson
2014 Terry Henderson Linda Evans
2015 John Peña Robert Radi
2016 Robert Radi Lee Osborne
2017 Kathleen Fitzpatrick Steve Sanchez
ALTERNATIVES
As this action is required by Authority established by-laws, staff does not recommend an
alternative.
Prepared by: Pam Nieto, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by: Susan Maysels, City Clerk
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City of La Quinta
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING: December 19, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE FUNDING FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve a funding option to assist area homeless service providers: Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments and/or the 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).
•The Commission met on December 13, 2017 and reviewed the funding options
and recommended a third funding option for a total of $250,000 with $50,000
to CVRM, $97,000 to Martha’s Village, and $103,000 to CVAG with the removal
of the $20,000 cap on rental assistance.
FISCAL IMPACT
Authority funds are available for appropriation to account number 243-0000-60532
(Homelessness Assistance).
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On November 20, 2017, the Authority and Commission held a special joint meeting to
speak with area homeless service providers and discuss funding options. CVRM,
Martha’s Village, and CVAG, in conjunction with POLM provided their backgrounds,
needs and wishes. The Authority and Commission then directed staff to provide
funding for their consideration that focused on assisting La Quinta homeless needs
first and Coachella Valley needs second, and funding rent intervention/stabilization.
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Staff proposes the following funding options for Authority consideration:
Option 1:
Provide $170,000 in total contributions as follows:
•$50,000 to CVRM, to meet their request of $100,000 of funding from
the City. The City has already invested $50,000 this fiscal year, and
an additional $50,000 may be invested through the Authority to
achieve the $100,000 CVRM funding request;
•$100,000 to Martha’s Village; and
•$20,000 to POLM to administer 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 for this fiscal year;
•$103,000 to Martha’s Village; and
•$103,000 to CVAG, which would 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 used to aid
homeless individuals in the La Quinta area. Additionally, $20,000
would be set aside for a rent intervention/stabilization program
administered by POLM.
Each organization would be required to provide quarterly reports on their use of the
funds, indicate how many individuals from La Quinta were assisted, and what services
they utilized.
The Housing Commission considered these options on December 13, 2017; they
provided the following recommendations for Authority consideration:
Provide $250,000 in total contributions as follows:
•$50,000 to CVRM for a total of $100,000 for this fiscal year;
•$97,000 to Martha’s Village; and
•$103,000 to CVAG, to be matched in kind by DHD. The Commission
also requested that the $20,000 cap on rental assistance be
removed and that all funds be used only on individuals in La
Quinta.
ALTERNATIVES
The Authority 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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