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2018 01 10 HC SpecialHOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 JANUARY 10, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta SPECIAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Davidson, Johnson, Long, McDonough, and Chairperson Rogers 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1.HISTORY OF HOUSING IN LA QUINTA CONSENT CALENDAR 1.APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 2017 BUSINESS SESSION - NONE STUDY SESSION – NONE HC agendas and staff reports are now available on the City’s web page: www.laquintaca.gov HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 JANUARY 10, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING DEPARTMENTAL 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, Angela Ferreira, Housing Coordinator of the La Quinta Housing Commission, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Housing Commission Special 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 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on January 4, 2018. DATED: January 4, 2018 Angela Ferreira, Housing Coordinator City of La Quinta, California 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. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 DECEMBER 13, 2017 HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 A regular meeting of the Housing Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Rogers. PRESENT: Commission Members Davison, Johnson, Long, McDonough, and Chair Rogers ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Rogers led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA – None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed ANNOUNCEMENT, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 1.CITY OF LA QUINTA COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – JANUARY 13, 2018 Management Specialist Ferreira reminded the Commission of the upcoming Community Workshop on Saturday, January 13, 2018, being held at the Wellness Center. The Commission inquired about the advertisement approaches Staff has initiated. Business Analyst Villapando responded that NextDoor and the City website have been updated as well as the Boards and Commissions. 2.UPDATE ON NEW HOUSING LAWS AND FUNDING SOURCES City Attorney Irkhe presented the Commission with an Affordable Housing PowerPoint, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. In summary, below is a Package of Bills designed to address Housing in the State: •SB 2: Bill 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. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 13, 2017 • SB 3: Bill authorizes $4 billion in general obligation bonds for affordable housing programs and infill infrastructure projects. SB 3 must be approved by voters next November. • SB 35: 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. • SB 166: 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. • SB 540: Allows local jurisdictions to establish 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. No planning commission or city council • AB 73: allows a city or county to create a “Housing Sustainability District” to complete upfront zoning and environmental review to receive incentive payments for development projects that are consistent with the district’s ordinance. • AB 1505: authorizes local governments to establish on-site inclusionary housing requirements for new residential rental projects. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND LA QUINTA HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2017 MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Long/McDonough to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. RECOMMEND FUNDING OPTION FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS Business Analyst Villapando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. The Commission discussed the two options presented for consideration: HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 13, 2017 Option 1: Provide $170,000 in total contributions •Provide $50,000 to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) from the Housing Authority this fiscal year, in addition to the $50,000 provided from the General Fund •Provide Martha’s Village and Kitchen (MVK) with $100,000 for their services •Partner with Path of Life Ministries (POLM) to administer up to $20,000 for rent intervention/ stabilization program for La Quinta residents Option 2: Provide $259,000 in total contributions •$53,000 to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission for a total of $103,000 this fiscal year •$103,000 to Martha’s Village •$103,000 to Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)/ Path of Life Ministries Commissioner Johnson requested to uphold the $250,000 La Quinta budget as summarized below in the Housing Authority and Housing Commission Special Joint Meeting of November 20, 2017. The options are as follows: •Divide the budget equally between the two local agencies that service La Quinta, i.e. CVRM & MVK and forgoing Desert Healthcare District’s matching funds; •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 •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. PUBLIC SPEAKER – Linda Barrack, CEO of Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Indio - provided a summary of the allocation of funds received and services offered at the facility. PUBLIC SPEAKER – Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst at CVAG, Palm Desert - provided background of the facility. The Commission moved and seconded to recommend Option 2 to the Housing Authority, modified so that: (1) maximum contribution at this time is $250,000, (2) remove $20,000 cap, (3) distribution to be as follows: $103,000 to CVAG which will proceed Path of Life Ministries, $50,000 to CVRM, and $97,000 to Martha’s Village, and (4) monitor use of funds and ensure vendor compliance. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/ McDonough to approve and recommend Option 2 as modified. Motion passed unanimously. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 13, 2017 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 30, 2017 Business Analyst Villapando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. The Commission discussed the successful evaluation of the Financial and Compliance Report with no reportable conditions of non-compliance or internal control deficiencies. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Long to approve and recommend Approval of Financial and Compliance Report for Washington Street Apartments for Year End June 30, 2017, as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. 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) Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. The Commission reviewed the five properties currently owned by the Housing Authority and discussed the development possibilities. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Johnson to approve and recommend Approval to Extend the period for Development or Disposition of Properties as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION – None DEPARTMENT REPORTS – None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None COMMISSIONER ITEMS Chairperson Rogers inquired about the status of the Affordable Housing Survey disseminated in September at the Low-Income Complexes. Business Analyst Villalpando informed the Commission of a Special meeting taking place in January 2018 to review the results of the Survey. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 13, 2017 ADJOURNMENT A motion was made and seconded by Commission Members McDonough Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Monreal, Management Assistant City of La Quinta POWER POINTS HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 10, 2018 1/10/2018 1 Housing Commission Meeting January 10, 2018 Proposal –Three Study Sessions 1)How Did We  Get Here? 2)Current Investment Parameters 3)Future Initiatives 2 Study Session 1 How Did We Get Here? 1983 – 2011: La Quinta RDA Annual Revenue Commitment •20%: must invest in affordable housing Production Mandate per Project Area •15%: of all private developed housing ‐affordable •30%: of RDA developed housing ‐affordable 3 1983 – 2011: La Quinta RDA Of the Private Developed Housing •40% must be affordable to very low income Of the RDA Developed Housing •50% must be affordable to very low income 1983 – 2011: La Quinta RDA Affordability Covenants •Single family: 30 to 40 years •Multi‐family:  40 to 55 years If an Affordability Covenant was Lost •Must be replaced:  3 years 4 1983 – 2011: La Quinta RDA Expenditure Criteria •Per the City’s regional housing allocation: •Very  low: 41% (0 to 50% median income*) •Low: 28% (51% to 80% median income*) •Moderate: 31%      (81% to 120% median income*) * A four  member family in Riverside County 1983 – 2011: La Quinta RDA Expenditure Criteria •In proportion to the low income population under 65: •Non‐age restricted: 73% •Age‐restricted: 27% 5 The Results Total  covenant  restricted units:    1,340* •Very  low income:661 •Low income:489  •Moderate income: 190 *Includes Washington  Street Age restricted units: 478 Investments 6 1994 ‐2004 Sewer/Water Cove Assessment Subsidy Cove Sewer Hook‐up Fee Program Residential rehabilitation loans Second Trust  Deed Mortgage Program 1994 ‐2004 Section 8 Rental Home Preservation •25 of the 28 Cove homes Purchase Property for  Development •Village: Seasons senior apts. and single family •Avenue 48: Mira Flores senior apts. and single family •Avenue 48: Watercolors single family 7 1994 ‐2004  Purchase Property for  Development •Washington/Miles: Centre Pointe  (never built) •Avenue 47: Hadley Villas senior apts. •Cove lots: CVHC and Habitat for  Humanity •Miles Avenue: Vista Dunes 1994 ‐2004  Rehabilitation and/or Rental Assistance •Eisenhower: Mountain View apts. •Adams Avenue: Aventine apts. 8 2005 ‐2011 Purchase Property for  Development •Vista Coralina: Corral Mountain Apts. •Washington  Street: Washington  Street Apts. and adjacent vacant parcel Housing Authority Housing Authority Established: 2009 Current Assets •Washington  Street Apts./adjoining parcel •28 Cove homes •4 single family lots 9 Next Steps Current Investment Parameters •Type  of money •Money use restrictions •Affordability covenant requirements Future Initiatives •Project/program recommendations Housing Commission Meeting January 10, 2018