HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-15 HAMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 15, 2015
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
8:23 P.M.
ATTENDANCE AUTHORITY MEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Chair
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Chair Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
AUTHORITY MEMBERS Absent:
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
STAFF Present:
CARLOS ROJAS, Police Chief (Acting on behalf of
City Manager)
SONIA CARVLHO, Authority Counsel
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Authority Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna,
Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Benavides (1)
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
1}
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse Housing Authority Member Benavides.
* ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
PROJECT -BASED VOUCHER AWARD FOR FLOWER TERRACE APARTMENTS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 51
• Cesar Covarrubia, Executive Director of Kennedy Commission, presented letter with
concerns for the record and consideration.
• Smitty, representing Civic Center Roundtable spoke in support of homeless voucher
service program; thanked staff for positive efforts.
• Ed Quigley, property managers for proposed site; urged approval.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, noted that project recently re- syndicated and it renewed
its affordability covenants to a new 55 year term.
Community Development Executive Director Kelly Reenders, noted that by combing
voucher will serve 30% of AM[ and ensure affordability on long term basis.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, concerned that additional affordale housing units need be
provided and recommended continuance of matter.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the January 19, 2016 meeting for
further review.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides,
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 15, 2015
4. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,3}
• Helen Cameran, expressed support and enthusiam for setting aside 100 project
based vouchers.
• Larry Haynes, representing Mercy House,echoed comments by Ms. Cameran and
Civic Center Roundtable, staff recommendations will create new beds and serve the
most vulnerable in our community.
Councimember Martinez, thanked staff for addressing homelessness.
MOTION: Authorize the release of a Request for Proposals on December 16,
2015 to qualified owners and service providers for permanent supportive
housing projects with funding from the Project -Based Voucher Program.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Sarmiento (2)
5. SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION JULY 1,
2014 — JUNE 30, 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5}
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tnajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Sarmiento (2)
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 15, 2016
JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
6. HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2014 -15 — LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
COMMENTS
7. HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS — None
ADJOURNMENT - 8:31 P.M.
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Maria D. Huizar,
Recording Secretary
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 15, 2016