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2012 10 16 HA� s 5 CF`y OF'I'41F'�� Housing Authority agendas and staff reports are available on the City's web site: www.la-quinta.org HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78-495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, California REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012 AT 4:00 P.M. Beginning Resolution No. HA 2012-007 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Authority Members: Adolph, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne and Chairperson Evans VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT — AB 23 [AUTHORITY SECRETARY] PUBLIC COMMENT 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 54954.21b1. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion. 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 16, 2012 HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 1 OCTOBER 16, 2012 2. APPROVAL FOR A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOUSING COMPLIANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CIRCULATE THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 3. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2012 4. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2012 AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF LA QUINTA RENTAL PROGRAM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS — NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS — NONE ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Housing Authority will be held on November 20, 2012 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 on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78-495 Calle Tampico and on the bulletin boards at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas and 78-630 Highway 1 1 1, on October 12, 2012. DA ED: Octob r 1 1, 201 SU AN MAYSELS, hority Secretary La Quinta Housing Au hority Public Notice 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. HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 2 OCTOBER 16, 2012 - 0 0 2 CITY / SA / II"A / FA MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: ITEM TITLE: Approval of Demand Register Dated CONSENT CALENDAR: October 16, 2012 STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended the Housing Authority Board: Receive and File the Demand Register Dated October 16, 2012 of which $27,547.33 represents Housing Authority Expenditures. PLEASE SEE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NUMBER 1 ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: None. ALTERNATIVES: None. `003 Respectfully submitted, Arc,, Robbeyn Sird, Finance Director -004 CITY._SA /�/ FA MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012 AGENDA CATEGORY: ITEM TITLE: Approval for a Request for Qualifications BUSINESS SESSION: _ for Housing Compliance Service and Authorize Staff 2 to Circulate the Request for Qualifications CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Request for Qualifications for affordable housing compliance and monitoring services and authorize staff to circulate the Request for Qualifications. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The La Quinta Housing Authority ("Authority") currently has a contract with Becky Caha to provide affordable housing compliance and monitoring services. These are specialized services related to the Authority's silent second trust deed, sewer subsidy and residential rehabilitation loan programs. (The Authority currently has 419 silent second trust deeds, 107 sewer subsidy loans, and 2 residential rehabilitation loans.) Ms. Caha's contract will expire in December 2012; therefore, staff, recommends issuing a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ"). Staff has prepared a draft Request for Qualifications ("RFQ"), which is included as Attachment 1. FISCAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Housing Authority budget includes $30,000 to fund these services. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The Authority, as Successor Housing Agency to the former La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, has assumed all affordable housing properties, assets, obligations, and duties. The assets include the second trust deed loans, sewer subsidy loans and the residential rehabilitation loans, along with the obligation to administer, monitor, and ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations, as well as process complex real estate loan transactions. -005 Staff is seeking firms or individuals with municipal experience to provide the following services: -Screen program applicants to determine eligibility -Application processing for resale of properties -Annual compliance monitoring, certification, and reporting -Loan subordination review/approval/processing -Payoff processing/monitoring -Coordination with property owners, realtors, escrow and title companies to process purchase and refinance transactions -Preparation of required forms/paperwork -Provide courteous, professional service to property owners and applicants as they work through the purchase, refinance, and sale process Statements of Qualifications are due on November 16, 2012. The Executive Director intends to appoint a Selection Committee consisting of the following members: Debbie Powell, Economic Development/Housing Manager, Les Johnson, Planning Director, and Lori Lafond, Executive Assistant. If the City Council wishes to appoint a different Selection Committee, the Committee would be subject to the Brown Act unless the Committee consists solely of two council members. Staff will evaluate the Statements of municipal experience, expertise, and cost. Services Agreement and schedule the consideration on December 18, 2012. ALTERNATIVES: Qualifications based on demonstrated Staff will then negotiate a Professional final contract for Authority Board City staff does not have the loan and escrow knowledge necessary for these affordable housing compliance and monitoring services. Thus, staff recommends securing these services on a contract basis. An alternative to undertaking the RFP process is to negotiate an extension to Ms. Caha's contract. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Powell Economic Development/Housing Manager Attachment: 1. Request for Qualifications on6 ATTACHMENT 1 LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY P.O. BOX 1504 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO LA QUINTA, CA 92253 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING SERVICES OCTOBER 9, 2012 4 -007 Introduction The La Quinta Housing Authority ("LQHA") seeks Request for Qualifications from qualified firms with proven municipal experience to provide affordable housing administrative, compliance, and monitoring services. The LQHA as Successor Agency to the former La Quinta Redevelopment Agency oversees several affordable housing programs. These programs include a home ownership silent second trust deed program; a sewer subsidy loan program; and a residential rehabilitation loan program. SERVICES REQUESTED, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ➢ Screen program applicants to determine eligibility ➢ Application processing for resale of properties ➢ Annual compliance monitoring, certification, and reporting ➢ Loan subordination review/approval/processing ➢ Payoff processing/monitoring ➢ Coordination with property owners, realtors, escrow and title companies to process purchase and refinance ➢ Preparation of required forms/paperwork ➢ Provide courteous, professional service to property owners and applicants as they work through the purchase, refinance, and sale process Submittal Requirements Please submit three proposals (two bound/one unbound) including a letter of interest on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2012 to: Debbie Powell, Economic Development/Housing Manager City of La Quinta, City Manager's Office 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Proposals received after the deadline shall not be accepted. A proposal outlining the consultant's fee schedule shall be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications. Consultants are encouraged to keep their qualifications brief and relevant to the specific work required. 2 UO8 1. Statement of Qualifications (a) A listing of proposed project personnel, including resumes for principals. (b) Consultant's experience with similar work, including names and current phone numbers of reference for listed projects. (c) Specific experience with municipal government. 2. Fee Schedule The consultant is to submit a detailed fee schedule for all services contained within this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ"). Selection Process Statement of Qualifications and letters of interest will be reviewed by a Consultant Selection Committee. The Committee will rank the consultants for potential contract negotiations based upon the most pertinent experience and specific overall qualifications to perform the services requested. The LQHA will open contract negotiations with the top ranked firm. The successful consultant will be expected to enter into the attached Professional Services Agreement. Anticipated Schedule ■ Issue Request for Proposals October 19, 2012 ■ Qualification Statements Due November 16, 2012 ■ City Council Consideration of Professional Services Agreement December 18, 2012 City Rights and Options The solicitation does not commit the LQHA to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred with preparation of the proposal, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. The LQHA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submittals received in response to this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or cancel in whole or part this process in its sole and absolute discretion. Subsequent to negotiations, prospective consultants may be required to submit revisions to this submittal. All person or entities responding to this RFQ should note that any contract pursuant to this solicitation is dependent upon the recommendation of the city staff and the approval of the LQHA. 3 009 The LQHA reserves the right to postpone selection for its own convenience, to withdraw this RFQ at any time, and to reject any and all submittals without indicating any reason for the rejection. As a function of this RFQ process, the LQHA reserves the right to remedy any technical errors in the response to this RFQ and modify the published requested services. The LQHA reserves the right to request that specific personnel with specific expertise be added to the project team, if the LQHA determines that specific expertise is lacking. Qualification statements and other information (except for proprietary financial information) shall not be returned. The LQHA reserves the right to abandon this RFQ process and/or change its procurement process for the contract at 'any time if it is determined that abandonment and/or change would be in the LQHA's best interest. The LQHA will not be liable for any costs or damage arising out of its response to this RFQ. n10 0 cea(f 4 ZrAof QuiArzi CITY/SA� FA MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012 ITEM TITLE: Receive and File Transmittal of Treasurer's Reports as of August 31, 2012 RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended the La Quinta Housing Authority: Receive and file. AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: _ CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: PLEASE SEE RELATED BUSINESS SESSION ITEM ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Oil cei� 4 XP Qu&rcv AGENDA CATEGORY: CITY/SA WA MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012 BUSINESS SESSION: ITEM TITLE: Receive and File Transmittal of Revenue CONSENT CALENDAR: and Expenditure Report dated August 31, 2012 and STUDY SESSION: Investment Summary Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File EXECUTIVES SUMMARY: Monthly and year-to-date revenues and expenditures of the La Quinta Housing Authority and Investment Summary Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2012. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND/ANAYLSIS: Receive and File Transmittal of the August 31, 2012 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the La Quinta Housing Authority and Investment Summary Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2012. ALTERNATIVES: None. Respectfully submitted, a4,k Robbeyn gird, Finance Director Attachments: 1. Revenue and Expenditures Report for August 31, 2012 2. Investment Summary Report for the Quarter -Ending September 30, 2012 012 A 1 1 A(;HMENT 1 07101/2012 - 08/31/2012 LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ADJUSTED REMAINING % REVENUE SUMMARY BUDGET RECEIVED BUDGET RECEIVED PROJECT AREA NO 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY(241) Proceeds From Home Sale 125,000.00 0.00 125,000.00 0.000% Allocated Interest Income 3,800.00 0.00 3,800.00 0.000% Non Allocated Interest Income 0.00 200.16 (200.16) 0.000% Rental Income 240,000.00 52,684.20 187,315.80 21.950% 2nd Trust Dead Repayments 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000% Transfer In 192,876.00 0.00 192,876.00 0.000% TOTAL LO HOUSING AUTHORITY PA 1 561,676.00 52,884.36 508,791.64 9.420% PROJECT AREA NO 2 HOUSING AUTHORITY(242) WSA Fed Govt Assistance Pymts 451,400.00 70,993.00 380,407.00 15,730% WSA Fed Govt Interest Rate Subsidy 46,800.00 0.00 46,800.00 0.000% WSA Interest Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000% WSA Non Allocated Interest Income 1,090.00 47.31 1,042.69 4.340% WSA Rental Income 163,300.00 29,684.00 133,616.00 18.180% WSA Other Revenues 3,700.00 1,688.71 2,011.29 45.640% Transfer In 18,141,988.00 17,939,497.78 202,490.22 98.880% TOTAL LQ HOUSING AUTHORITY PA 2 18,808,278.00 18,041,910.80 766,367.20 95.930% 013 z LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ADJUSTED EXPENDITURE SUMMARY BUDGET PROJECT AREA NO 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY SERVICES 69,500.00 2ND TRUST DEED PROGRAM 65,000.00 FORECLOSURE ACQUISITION 0.00 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 350,000.00 TRANSFER OUT 11815000 TOTAL PROJECT AREA NO 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY 602;650!00' 8131/2012 REMAINING EXPENDITURES ENCUMBERED BUDGET 32,708.67 36,791.33 0.00 65,000.00 26.216.80 323.783.20 PROJECT AREA NO 2 HOUSING AUTHORITY SERVICES 3,000.00 400.D0 2,600.00 WASH ST APTS EXPENSES 362,710.00 58.553.92 304,156.08 WSA PRIWPROVIDENT LOAN 32,515.00 5,232.91 27,282.09 WSA PRIWUSDA LOAN 14,267.00 2,280.34 11,986.66 WSA INTERESTIPROVIDENT I 121,959.00 20,512.83 101,446.17 WSA INTERESTAISDA LOAN 71,014.00 4,114.70 66,899.30 WSA ADVANCE INTEREST EX 0.D0 0.00 0.00 TRANSFER OUT 24,972905A0 25281357.96 (308452961 TOTAL PROJECT AREA NO 2 HOUSING AUTHORITY —2:5/8','3i'0�b S5,`3i p;35fE6 'IKOO Ff754' TOTAL HOUSING AUTHORITY 014 s AIIA6nmL■. z ) [ ƒ r� \0 \ \'} /cm0 2f B- !£!# cy / :!,§ J7 )}{w �� {_¥ ; �/\k kk �{k\ - ! k { ee/) \k /\f\ !`!c 7 7ƒ %E ;k)f >\m {k k�!! . 2 - - M E{ | 0 7km0=0 G w : )3) /§E 0 m0c in 6 .{c /(§ -0 \\)) m IX� 015 4 CITY / SA / HE / FA MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: ITEM TITLE: Consideration of La Quinta Rental CONSENT CALENDAR: _ Program Property Management Services STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to negotiate a two-year contract extension with La Quinta Palms Realty. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The La Quinta Housing Authority owns 28 single-family homes in the La Quinta Cove that are rented to very low- and low-income tenants ("La Quinta Rental Housing Program"). Rent subsidies are provided by the Federal HUD Section 8 program. La Quinta Palms Realty has been managing the properties and administering the Section 8 program since 2002; they were selected via a request for qualifications process. Their agreement has been extended three times; the current agreement expires in February 2013. The Housing Authority has followed the City's procedures for awarding services contract. Pursuant to Chapter 3.32 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, the City may award service contracts with no competitive proposals where experience with the proposed service provider has demonstrated competence and satisfactory performance La Quinta Palms Realty's has demonstrated competence and satisfactory performance in managing the La Quinta Rental Housing Program. Therefore, staff recommends negotiating a two-year contract extension. The contract extension would be brought back in November for Housing Authority Board consideration. FISCAL IMPACT: None for today's action. a 016 The rental income funds property management, maintenance, and other related expenses. The current management fee is $125 per house per month, which totals $42,000 per year. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: In 1995, the former La Quinta Redevelopment Agency purchased 50 single-family homes in the Cove to secure very low- and low-income affordable housing covenants. The dwellings have been rented to very low- and low-income Section 8 households. Twenty-eight homes remain in this inventory — the balance has been sold to low-income households. Property management and maintenance services have been provided through local real estate companies. The scope of services (Attachment 1) is extensive, and requires specialized knowledge of the Federal HUD Section 8 program. La Quinta Palms Realty has provided excellent service, successfully keeping the houses 100% occupied over the years, establishing good tenant relations, and properly administering the Section 8 program so that the former RDA/current Housing Authority has had no issues with the local Public Housing Authority (Riverside County). A survey of local property management firms revealed that there are only a few that have Section 8 experience, and that La Quinta Palms' management fee is comparable to other management firms. La Quinta Palms' management fee equates to approximately 11 % of total rents collected; our survey shows that fees range from 10% to 12% of rents collected. ALTERNATIVE: Alternatively, the Authority Board has the option to authorize staff to initiate the formal consultant selection process (draft and distribute a Request for Proposals, form a consultant selection committee, etc.). If the Authority Board selects this option, a draft Request for Proposals would be on the Authority Board's November 20, 2012 agenda for consideration. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Powell Economic Development/Housing Manager Attachment: 1. Scope of Services List 017 ATTACHMENT 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES The residential property management services shall include, but not be limited to the following: Project Administration • Monthly and annual financial record -keeping and reporting • Rent collection including late charges; miscellaneous tenant charges; and collection efforts on overdue accounts, excluding any costs incurred by Contractor's use of a bonded collection agency which shall be at the expense of the Agency • Creation and implementation of a procedure for the collection of past due rent payments • Vendor and subcontractor contracts. Invoices for payment by the Agency shall be submitted on a monthly basis • Monthly and annual project status reports • Notify tenants and governmental agencies of the change in management service • Market, advertise, and rent all vacant units 2. Coordinate and Comply with Public Housing Authority ("PHA") Regulations for • Obtaining new or replacement Section 8 tenants • Coordinating new tenant leases with the PHA • Reconciling monthly Housing Assistance Payments, including periodic revisions to the monthly amounts • Creation and implementation of a procedure for the collection of past due Housing Assistance Payments Completing repair of deficiencies resulting from PHA's periodic property inspections 3. Tenant Matters • New tenant screening, including - credit check, personal references, employment verification, etc. • Monthly tenant rent collection, including late fees, if applicable • Pre move -in and move -out property inspections • Eviction process (Agency's Executive Director to provide written direction to commence eviction and approval of selected law firm; the Agency to pay for such expenses) 4. Unit Maintenance • Receiving and processing tenant routine repair requests and emergency repair requests on a 24 hour basis, 7 days per week. If this task is subcontracted, the cost for administration of requests will be paid by the property manager. • Overseeing work provided by maintenance staff or subcontractor • Compliance with PHA periodic inspections Exhibit "A-1" 882/015610-0040 991910.01 A1/23109 Page I of 2 018 Receive Repair requests and dispatch repair services in a timely manner Conduct monthly drive -by inspections and periodic interior and exterior inspections when warranted. Real Estate Sales • As units are vacant and local market conditions dictate, serve as the Agency's sales agent and handle the transactions necessary to sell the individual units to be made available for sale. The commission to be paid as part of this transaction will be no more than 3.0% of the sales price. Selection of available units for sale shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the Agency. Exhibit "A-1" 8821015610-0040 981910.01 .01/23/09 Page 2 of 2 019