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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1979 . . . . ," MINUTES HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 2, 1979 4IÞ The regular meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana was called to order at 2:07 P.M. by Chairman Robert Luxembourger in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. Present . Robert Luxembourger Al Serrato J. Ogden Markel Harry K. Yamamoto James E. Ward Gordon Bricken Daniel E. Griset - arrived at 2:20 p.m. The following persons were also present: . Richard E. Goblirsch, Executive Director B.J. Thompson, City Manager Keith Gow, City Attorney Peter Grams, Housing Programs Administrator Martha Lee, Deputy Clerk of the Council Eva Solis, Secretary Christine Boyer, Recording Secretary MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of APPROVED June 4,1979 were approved as mailed on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Bricken. Letter of May 24, 1979 - Notice of Application for Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation/HUD Notice H-79-16 Housing production Goals fiscal year 1979 were received during the preceding month. After some discussion, it was decided to receive and file the Bills and Communications on a unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Bricken. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED AND FILED REPORT OF HOUSING PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR: SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RECEIVED AND FILED It was decided to receive and file the Monthly Report Section 8 Rental Assis- tance Payments Program on the unani- mously carried 6:0 motion of Commission- er Bricken, seconded by Commissioner Ward. Mr. Richard Goblirsch spoke to the Com- mission regarding the deferred payment loan for Mrs. Delila Sanchez-Orozco. The issue of whether or not to approve Mrs. Sanchez-Orozco for the loan was discussed in detail with Commissioner Ward stating he did not want to see the city "putting all of its eggs in . one basket", meaning he did not want too many large grants going to a few families. Smaller loans would spread the city's resources further. . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - SPECIAL REQUEST FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN APPROVED Commissioner Bricken stated that he would support the staff recommendation on the condition that in the future deferred loans for more than $10,000 per family would be discouraged by staff. The article was then passed on a ~. motion by Commissioner Bricken, seconded by Commissioner Ward. The vote was 5:2 for approval. NEW BUSINESS: 4IÞ ANNUAL MEETING The floor was opened for nominations for Chairman; Commissioner Robert Luxembourger was nominated to continue as Chairman of the Housing Authority for the coming year by Commissioner Bricken, seconded by Commissioner Griset and approved 6:1. The floor was then opened for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Al Serrato was no mi nated to continue as Vice-Chainnan for the Housing Authority by Comnissi.cn- er Bricken and seconded by Camlissioner Griset. M:>tion approved on a 6:1 vote. . MINUTES - JUNE 4,1979 . APPOINTMENT OF There were differing opinions expressed EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR regarding the appointment of Richard E. APPROVED Goblirsch to the the Executive Director 4IÞ of the Housing Authority. Commissioner Yamamoto stated he was against the appointment. He wanted further dis- cussion of the matter at some later date. He also expressed his view that Mr. Goblirsch is "over his head" in the amount of work required as Execu- tive Director of the Redevelopment Agency. Commissioner Yamamoto refused the suggestion of an executive session for this discussion. He said he wanted the issues aired openly. . A motion was made by Commissioner Bricken to approve the appointment, Commissioner Griset adding the second. In further discussion Commissioner Bricken stated that due to Commissioner Yamamoto's previous comments he felt compelled to say that he had high regard for Mr. Goblirsch's ability and that the accomplishments of the redevelopment effort in Santa Ana are a direct result of Mr. Goblirsch's skill and ability to do his job. Mr. Bricken said he had no reservations regarding the ability of Mr. Go- blirsch to responsibly execute both functions of Redevelopment and Housing. A vote was called for and the motion passed on a 5:2 vote. unanimously passed on a The motion was made by Commissioner Griset and seconded by Commissioner Serrato to authorize the Executive Director to submit a preliminary application for 70 units of Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation. The vote was 7:0 carried motion. PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN SECTION 8 MODERATE 4IÞ REHABILITATION PROGRAM APPROVED A motion was made by Commissioner Ward and second made by Commissioner Serrato to approve the subordination request. The motion failed on a 3:4 vote. There followed extended discussion on this report for an applicant in the property rehabilitation program for subor- dination. The primary area of concern expressed by several Commissioners was the high cost of refinancing charged by the holder of the second trust deed. Approval of subordination was viewed by the Commissioners as tacit approval of the inflated refinancing charges. SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR APPLICANT OF HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN DENIED Commissioner Ward then made a motion to instruct staff to seek other remedies with the applicant, Ms. Charlene Williams, and report back within 30 days as to the status of her situation. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Yamamoto. Commissioner Griset asked for further information on the procedures used by the Appeals Board that can grant loans even when 4IÞthe bank (UCB) that services property improvement loans turns down the original application. A vote was then taken on the motion of Commissioner Ward with the added stipulation of Commissioner Griset and passed on a 6:1 vote. UNITED CALIFORNIA BANK FIRST The staff request to approve the agree- AGREEMENT FOR SANTA ANA ment with United California Bank Trust HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM was approved unanimously on a 7:0 APPROVED carried motion that was made by Commis- . sioner Ward and seconded by Commissioner Luxembourger. The agreement was prepared to provide a proper mechanism for the financing of the first trust deed loans on the approved housing replacement families. Terms of such loans will be for a duratio? of twenty- nine and one-half years at six percent interest. Maximum loan amounts under normal circumstances will be $40,000 per family. - . ADJOURNMENT At 3:15 p.m. the meeting of the Santa Ana Housing Authority was ad- journed on the unanimously carried 7:0 motion of Commissioner Serrato, seconded by Commissioner Ward. . (,ß.Å~<J' D J~\../ Christine Boyer Recording Secretary - 2 -