2017 12 13 HC MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017
A regular meeting of the Housing Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Chairperson Rogers.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Davison, Johnson, Long, McDonough, and Chairperson Rogers
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson 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 Villalpando 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.
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• 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 Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
The Commission discussed the two options presented for consideration:
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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 - Cheryl[ 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.
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2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR
WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 302 2017
Business Analyst Villalpando 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.
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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
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