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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1979 . . . . 8 . MINUTES HOUSING aUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA November 5,1979 2:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana was called to order at 2:10 D.m. by Vice-Chairman Serrato in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. After the pledge to the flag and invocation, roll was called: PRESENT Al Serrato - Vice Chairman Commissioners Gordon Bri cken Daniel Griset J. Ogden Markel James E. Ward Harry K. Yamamoto Vice-Chairman Serrato Presided in the absence of Chairman Luxembourger. The following Staff were present: Keith Gow, City Attorney Peter A. Grams, Housing Administrator Johnnie M. Ford, Recording Secretary David Ream, Assistant Executive Director Manuel Rede, Deputy City Manager Dan Stone, Assistant City Manager MINUTES The Minutes of the October 1,1979 APPROVED Regular Meeting were unanimously approved 6:0 on the MOTION of Commi ss i oner Bri cket, seconded by Commi ss i oner Gri set. HUD NOTICE - TENTATIVE FUNDING LEVELS FOR SECTION 312 PROGRAM - RECEIVE AND FILE The Tentative Funding levels for Section 312 program was received and fil ed on a MOTI ON by Commi ss i oner Bricken, seconded by Commissioner Griset. The motion carried una- imously6:0 wit~ no discussion. MONTHLY REPORT: SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM - RECEIVE AND FILE The Monthly Section 8 Report was received and filed on a MOTION by Commissioner 8ricken, seconded by Commissioner Griset. The motion carried unanimously 6:0 with no discussion. NEW BUSINESS REVISION OF BY-LAWS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION 79-3 - APPROVEQ Mr. Peter Grams summarized the changes to the By-Laws, the major of which is the designation of Finance Director as Treasurer of the Housing Authority. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Bricken, seconded by Commissioner Ward and carried unanimously 6:0 on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution 79-3. Commissioner Markel initiated a discussion regarding the Section 8 monthly Report. He asked for clarification on the definition of the terms: Units Allocated, Units Under Lease and Net Gain/Loss. Vice-Chairman Serrato ex- plained the various categories to Cåmmissioner Markel's satisfaction. J . . Mr. Grams spoke on the Bi-annual audit required by HUD for the period of July, 1977 to June, 1979 on Section 8 Existing new construction (Santa Ana Towers) programs. The staff recommended the firm of Alexander Grant and Co. for the audit on the basis that they are the low bidders. Commissioner Markel brought up the issue of location of the firm. Alexander Grant is located in Newport Beach. Commissioner Markel expressed his belief that the city should patronize business located within the city. Commissioner Ward expressed his desire to support local businesses when it is a responsible action to take. Commissioner Yamamoto voiced an opinion in support of the low bid. On the MOTION of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Bricken, Alexander Grant and Co. was approved on a 6:0 roll call vote. 8I-ANNUAL AUDIT FOR SECTION 8 - SELECTION OF ALEXANDER GRAND AND CO. - APPROVED . REPORT ON HUD FAIR MARKET RENTS (FMR) - RECIEVE AND FILE Ward. The report on HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) was received and filed on a MOTION by Commissioner Bricken, seconded by Commissioner ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Santa Ana Housing Authority was adjourned at 2:25 p.m. by unanimous informal consent. . Al Serrato VICE CHAIRMAN IL~rw ¿~/ Johnnie ord - ~,~ECORDING SECRETARY . 8 .