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Home My WebLink About FULL PACKET_2014-03-04HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA MARCH 4, 2014 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:45 p.m. (Immediately following the City Council Closed Session Meeting) Sal Tinajero Vice Chairperson —Ward 6 STinaiero Qsanta- ana.ora Michele Martinez Councilmember - Ward 2 MMartinezosanta -ana. ora P. David Benavides Councilmember - Ward 4 DBenevidesasanta -ana. ora Sonia R. Carvalho General Counsel Miguel A. Pulido Chairperson Vincent F. Sarmiento Councilmember -Ward 1 Vsarmiento onsanta -ana. ora Angelica Amezcua Councilmember - Ward 3 AAmezcuaCap. Santa -ana. om Roman A. Reyna Councilmember - Ward RRevnafasanta -ana. ora City Council telephone: 714 - 647.6900 Agenda item inquiries: 714. 647.6520 Vacant Maria D. Huizar Executive Director Recording Secretary NOTE. If you need special assistance to participate in this Council meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please can prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 2 MARCH 4, 2014 CITY OF SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MARCH 4, 20'14 CALL TO ORDER CHAIRPERSON PULIDO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS TINAJERO, AMEZCUA, BENAVIDES, MARTINEZ, REYNA, SARMIENTO City Manager, General Counsel, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS AND ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST (Refer to page 2 'Public Input' for description.) CONSEN't CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendation on Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3. 1. SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes. 2. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse Housing Authority Members absent. 3. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM OCTOBER 2013 — DECEMBER 2013 At its regular meeting of February 18, 2014, by a vote of 6:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that the Housing Authority receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program: October 2013 — December 2013. Recommended Action: Receive and file. HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 3 MARCH 4, 2014 * ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * ** COMMENTS 4. HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS AT THIS TIME Housing Authority members may comment on non - agenda matters and ask questions of or give directions to staff. NO action may be taken on non - agenda items unless authorized by law. ADJOURNMENT HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 4 MARCH 4, 2014 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 18, 2014 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:08 P.M. ATTENDANCE AUTHORITY MEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Chair ANGELICA AMEZCUA (5:10 P.M. P. DAVID BENAVIDES MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA VINCENT F. SARMIENTO (5:10 P.M.) AUTHORITY MEMBER Absent: SAL TINAJERO, Chair Pro Tern STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, Executive Director SONIA R. CARVALHO, Legal Counsel MARIA D. HUIZAR, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENTS — None COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:09 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: • JOINT ITEM — City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority: Peebler vs. State of California Superior Court Case No. 34- 2012 - 80001172; Court of Appeal Case No. C073698 HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 1 FEBRUARY 18, 2014 • JOINT ITEM — City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority: Cuenca vs. State • JOINT ITEM — City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority: City of Santa Ana vs. Ana Matosantos (DOF) Case No. 34- 2013 - 80001477 CLOSED SESSION REPORT — Nothing to report. ADJOURNED - 5:44 P.M. Maria D. Huizar, Recording Secretary HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 18, 2014 REQUEST FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION MEETING DATE: MARCH 4, 2014 TITLE: QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM OCTOBER 2013 — DECEMBER 2013 RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file. DISCUSSION RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended CONTINUED TO The October 2013 — December 2013 quarterly status report for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance Program provides statistics for the day -to -day activities of the Santa Ana Housing Authority. The report is divided into three sections: Waiting List, Participants, and Production. Waiting List As of October 28, 2013, there were 1,808 individuals /families on the waiting list. The waiting list last opened on October 1, 2007 and closed on November 30, 2007. Charts 1 and 2 depict the characteristics of those currently on the waiting list. Chart 1 illustrates the percentage of those on the waiting list who work or live in Santa Ana These applicants are given a preference on the list. Workin Santa Ana 8% 1, Residency Preference • Live in Santa Ana 41% Quarterly Report for HCV March 4, 2014 Page 2 Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by total household size. The majority of families 500 on the waiting list consist of only one or two members. 400 300 Nearly half of all applicants (851 of 1,808, or 200 47 %) have one or two member households and would qualify for a one bedroom voucher. 100 The Santa Ana Housing Authority's occupancy 0 policy is one bedroom for every two family members. Participants At the end of the reporting period, there were 2,594 households receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority. Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by number of family members. Three - fourths (77 %) of families receiving assistance have three or fewer members. The family type of program participants is illustrated in Chart 4. "Other" consists of households that are non - elderly, non - disabled, with no minor children. Over half (64 %) of participating households have elderly and /or disabled members. 2. Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ 6 Persons 3% 5 Persc 8% 4 Person'. 11% 3 Persons 17% 3. Family Size 7+ Persons Elderly 49% —2 Persons 25% 4. Family Type Other 11 %_ 1 Person 35% Family 25% Disabled 15% Quarterly Report for HCV March 4, 2014 Page 3 Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median income. As of November, 2011, the County's median income was $85,300. Approximately 79% of families on the program earn less than 30% of the median income, which is $28,900 per year for a family of four. Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as illustrated in Chart 6. Nearly half (43 %) of participating families have 80% employment income. 70% 60% Participating families pay a portion of their 50% monthly rent based upon their income and the 40% payment standard for their unit. The Housing 3o% Authority pays the difference between the 20% tenant's portion and the contract rent. This 10% payment is the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). 0% The average HAP for October through December 2013 was $880. Production HQS Inspections - each assisted unit must be inspected at least annually to ensure it meets the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in compliance with federal guidelines. From October to December, a total of 604 inspections and re- inspections of failed units were performed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections performed monthly since December 2013. 5, Income as Percent of Median Below 80 %of� Median Below 50% of Median 15% 6, Sources of Income Median 79% of 300 250 700 150 100 so With any wages With any Welfare With any SS/SSI With any other income 7. HQS Inspections October November December Quarterly Report for HCV March 4, 2014 Page 4 Re- certifications / Interims Each year, the Housing Authority must re- certify each participating family to ensure compliance with program eligibility. In addition, when a participant's income changes an interim examination must be performed. During the reporting period, a total of 807 recertifications /interims were conducted. Monthly totals since December 2013 are shown in Chart 8. Other Change of Unit These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Twenty -seven other changes of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. 'I d U A h4 -& _ Shelly La �dry-Bayle Housing Manager Community Development Agency SLB /II 8. Re-exams I. Interims �� II 0 00 x� October November December 2 Re-Exams M Interims These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Twenty -seven other changes of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. 'I d U A h4 -& _ Shelly La �dry-Bayle Housing Manager Community Development Agency SLB /II