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NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
AND HOUSING COMMISSION
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA AND TO THE CITY CLERK/AUTHORITY SECRETARY:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Joint Meeting of the Housing Authority and
Housing Commission of the City of La Quinta is hereby called to be held on November 20,
2017, commencing at 6:00 p.m. at La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta,
California.
CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2017
CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING COMMISSION
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
STUDY SESSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING COMMISSION
1. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS PROJECT
2. DISCUSS HOMELESS PREVENTION FUNDING AND CORAL MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION TRIAL PROGRAM
Dated: November 16, 2017
Attest:
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Susan Maysels V
Housing Authority Secretary
isi .Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Chairperson
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Susan Maysels, Authority Secretary of the La Quinta Housing Authority, do hereby declare
that the foregoing agenda for the Special Joint La Quinta Housing Authority and Housing
Commission 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 November 16, 2017.
DATED: November 16, 2017
Susan Maysels, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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AGENDA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING COMMISSION
CITY HALL STUDY SESSION
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017, AT 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Authority Members: Evans, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
ROLL CALL HOUSING COMMISSION:
Commissioners Davidson, Johnson, Long, McDonough, and Chairperson Rogers
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT - AB 23 [AUTHORITY SECRETARY]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Housing Authority and 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 Authority and 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
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CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING COMMISSION
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
BUSINESS SESSION - NONE
STUDY SESSION - HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING COMMISSION
1. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS PROJECT
2. DISCUSS HOMELESS PREVENTION FUNDING AND CORAL MOUNTAIN
APARTMENTS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION TRIAL PROGRAM
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - NONE
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS' AND COMMISSIONERS' 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.
The next regular quarterly meeting of the Housing Commission will be held on
December 13, 2017, 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 Special Joint La Quinta Housing Authority
and Housing Commission 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 November 16, 2017.
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DATED: November 16, 2017
SUSAN MAYSELS, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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 HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was read by the Authority Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Authority Member Evans led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Brian Nava, Sunline Transit Agency – Mr. Nava spoke on the
upcoming 11th Annual Fill the Bus Food Drive taking place on Thursday November 16th
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. Nava requested that the City help in promoting the drive.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR - None
BUSINESS SESSION
1.INTERVIEW AND APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION
(open: one Tenant age 62+ to fill a term ending June 30, 2020)
The Authority waived the presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk’s Office.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick thanked Ms. Davidson for her willingness to serve the City, and
explained the process the Authority follows in conducting interviews and appointing
members.
The Authority members thanked Ms. Davidson for her application and her willingness
to serve the City of La Quinta.
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MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Peña to
appoint Gwendolyn Davidson to serve as a Housing Commissioner for an unexpired
term ending in June 2020. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
CHAIR AND AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Peña/Sanchez to adjourn at 4:08 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
PAM NIETO, Acting Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 SEPTEMEBER 13, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
A regular meeting of the Housing Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Chairperson Rogers.
PRESENT: Commissioners 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. INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY STAFF
Business Analyst Villalpando introduced Management Specialist Angela Ferreira who
joined the La Quinta team in September; Mrs. Ferreira gave an overview of her
background and previous experience.
Mr. Villalpando said that Commissioner Harland has resigned due health reasons;
and that the City is accepting new applications.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2017
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Long to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1 as recommended. Motion passed – ayes 3, noes
0, abstain 1 (McDonough), absent 0.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2017
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Long/Johnson to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 2 as recommended. Motion passed – ayes 3, noes
0, abstain 1 (McDonough), absent 0.
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HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 SEPTEMEBER 13, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
3. APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2017
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/ McDonough
to approve the Consent Calendar Item No. 3 as recommended. Motion passed
unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION – None
STUDY SESSION
1. REVIEW 2017/18 HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file at the Clerk’s
Office.
The Commission discussed:
Tour of the affordable homes in the La Quinta Cove – staff explained that since
the homes were occupied a tour would not be appropriate;
Future affordable housing development opportunities;
Current affordable housing agreements;
The City’s affordable housing survey for tenants and property managers;
The 2017/18 Commission meeting schedule.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
The Commission will review the affordable housing survey and provide feedback to
staff regarding the survey questions and possible on-site drop-off locations at
Washington Street Apartments, Miraflores, and Watercolors developments.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Long/Johnson to adjourn the
meeting at 6:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Monreal, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta
JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING COMMISSION: November 20, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS PROJECT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Washington Street Apartments project update and provide comment and
questions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 6, 2017, the Housing Authority (HA) approved an Affordable
Housing and Property Disposition Agreement (Agreement) with Coachella
Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) and a Relocation Plan for Washington Street
Apartments.
On September 20, 2017 the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
(CTCAC) awarded the project both Federal and State tax credits.
CVHC subsequently sold the tax credits, which yielded $1.07 for the Federal
credits and $0.89 for the State credits; CVHC’s project financial plan
anticipated $0.96 and $0.80 for the Federal and State credits, respectively.
The project will be transferred to Washington Street Apartments LP
(partnership of CVHC and their tax credit investor) on or before March 20,
2018.
FISCAL IMPACT – None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On June 6, 2017, the HA approved the Agreement with CVHC and a Relocation Plan for
Washington Street Apartments. CVHC subsequently submitted a 9% tax credit
application to CTCAC to raise capital substantially to rehabilitate and develop the
Washington Street Apartments project, a 138-unit senior and disabled adult
community. The tax credits were awarded on September 20, 2017. This award
establishes March 20, 2018 as the outside date for the property transfer and requires
the project to be construction ready at that time. Additionally, all phases must be
complete by December 31, 2019 in order to avoid losing credits.
CVHC subsequently put the awarded credits along with a project description out to the
tax credit investment community. This project was very well received due to its
location, size, and CVHC’s track record. Bank of America generated the highest offer
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at $1.07 for federal credits and $0.89 for state credits; CVHC’s project financing plan
anticipated $0.96 and $0.80 for the Federal and State credits, respectively. These
higher yields will generate roughly an additional $1.5 million in equity. The bid is also
based upon the current amount of HA investment ($17,425,000), which means this
increased equity cannot not be used to decrease the amount of HA investment. Since
these funds must be used on this project, CVHC proposed that temporary offsite
relocation for the 72 households and management be considered to expedite unit
rehabilitation, shorten the construction schedule, and minimize resident disruption.
In consideration of the aforementioned, staff developed a conceptual relocation plan
based on a more accurately defined construction schedule, contacted local movers,
hotels, storage and housing opportunities. This revised relocation strategy was
presented to residents on November 7, 2017. Key points and benefits of this approach
are as follows:
A local hotel can accommodate all residents and management at one time;
Residents would save on utility and meal expenses; included with a hotel stay;
Apartment rehabilitation can occur concurrently with new construction,
shortening the overall construction time frame by 6 months;
Relocation would start May 1, 2018 and be complete before October 31, 2018;
and
Residents would avoid construction disruption and the builder will have several
months of access to the entire site.
Both the residents and management approved this new relocation strategy.
This offsite temporary relocation plan will require that the current approved relocation
plan be amended before March 2018. Staff is currently developing an amended plan
that can be circulated for the mandatory 30-day public review and comment period.
They anticipate bringing it forward to the Housing Commission and Housing Authority
for consideration in February 2018.
Prepared by: Jon McMillen, Development Consultant
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
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City of La Quinta
JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING: November 20, 2017
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: DISCUSS HOMELESS PREVENTION FUNDING AND CORAL MOUNTAIN
APARTMENTS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION TRIAL PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide staff with direction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City has provided an annual contribution of $50,000 to the Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission (CVRM) for its homeless prevention program; they are seeking
an increase to $100,000.
Martha’s Village & Kitchen (Martha’s Village) offers family housing, food
services, emergency services, case management, career, education, recovery
services, and free child care to its clients that are in need of assistance.
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) has contracted with Path
of Life Ministries to provide Homeless Prevention, Diversion Services and Crisis
Stabilization Housing for the west end of the Coachella Valley. Desert Health
Care District (DHCD) will match funds up to $103,000 for this program.
Coral Mountain Apartments has agreed to partner with Martha’s Village to offer
3 units for a trial Homeless Prevention Program
The La Quinta Housing Authority (HA) could provide $250,000 towards
homeless preventions programs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has funded homeless programs from the General Fund; $50,000 has been
annually budgeted. The Successor Agency to the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
has concluded redevelopment wind-down activities, which allows repayment of the
City loan to the former redevelopment agency. The total annual loan payment will be
$3.1 million dollars; 20% of this amount or $622,000 must be used for affordable
housing preservation and development programs. These funds are allocated to the
Housing Authority.
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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The issue of homelessness is prevalent across the country creating a need for
transitional housing.
Since closure of Roy’s Desert Resource Center (Roy’s), many area homeless resource
providers have been impacted. As a result, both CRVM and Martha’s Village have seen
an increase in their clientele and are requesting assistance from Coachella Valley
cities.
Traditionally, the City has annually provided CVRM with $50,000 from the General
Fund for the Emergency Shelter and Gateway Program. CVRM offers emergency
overnight shelter, meals, showers, a medical clinic and a 9-month rehabilitation
program. Last year, over 96% of Gateway program clients attained permanent
employment, built savings and transitioned to permanent housing within 30 days of
graduating.
Martha’s Village offers family housing, food services, emergency services, case
management, career, education and recovery services, and free childcare to its clients.
Over 90% of their residential clients successfully exit to safe, permanent housing and
pass on their life skills to their children and family. In 2017, Martha’s Village received a
Community Services Grant from the City for $2,760.
CVAG has partnered with Path of Life Ministries to provide Homeless Prevention and
Diversion Services (rapid rehousing, emergency rental assistance, housing navigation
assistance, and supportive services such as security deposits, utility assistance, and
case management services), and Crisis Stabilization Housing which ensures that
individuals in emergency housing exit quickly into stable non-emergency housing.
DHCD has promised to match funding up to $103,000 for this program, however,
funds can only be used on homeless individuals that are identified in west Coachella
Valley (west of Cook Street).
Owners of Coral Mountain Apartments (Apartments) have proposed a trial program
that would provide up to 3 units for a Homelessness Prevention Program (Program).
The Program would be implemented in partnership with Martha’s Village and utilize
their services and expertise.
Since the Housing Authority can invest in homeless shelter and diversion services,
staff is seeking Commission and Authority input regarding investing up to $250,000
annually in these services. All of the aforementioned providers will be attending the
Joint Authority/Commission meeting to further outline their services. Staff will be
seeking direction regarding whether or not the Authority should invest in one or more
of these programs. If there is interest, the Commission could consider a program
structure and funding strategy on December 13 and the Authority on December 19.
Prepared by: Angela Ferreira, Management Specialist
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
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