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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/2014 - Minutes rare *: THE 919th MEETING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY,CITY OF RENTON MONDAY,December 8th,2014 AT 9:00AM 2900 NE 10T14 ST.RENTON,WASHINGTON 98056 MINUTES The Board of Commissioners of the Renton Housing Authority met for the monthly board meeting on Monday December 8th,2014.The meeting was held at the A.J.Ladner Administration Building,2900 NE 10th St.Renton,Washington.Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 9:01 am. 1. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:Thomas Tasa,Gerry Marsh,Merna Wheeler,and Maxine Anderson.Sally Eastey has an excused absence.Also present:Mark Gropper,Executive Director,Owen Mayfield,Director of Finance and Accounting,and Kaelene Nobis, Executive Associate. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Marsh and a second by Commissioner Tasa to approve the minutes of the 918th board meeting on November 14th 2014. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried 3. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Board Meeting).Each speaker is allowed five minutes.The initial audience comment period is limited to one-half hour.A second audience comment period later in the agenda allows five (5)minutes for each person,for a total comment period limited to the time constraints of the board. 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.1.Local Government Investment Pool—November 2014 361.70 more than last month,earning.0928%interest. 4.2. Checks Issued Report—November 2014 MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by Commissioner Wheeler to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried 5. FINANCIAL 5.1 Financial Statements as of October 2014. RHA operated at a surplus of$847k through October.The LIPH properties generated a surplus of$8.6k.The senior properties generated a surplus of$251k.The Market-Rate properties generated a surplus of$421 k and the Section 8 program generated a surplus of $164k. Net Assets totaled$32.9M at the end of October with$7.2M classified as unrestricted. RHA held$9.9M in cash and investments with$4.7 of that amount invested in the WA State Pool. MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by Commissioner Wheeler to approve thc Financials. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried 5.2 Section 8 Utilization Update-November 2014 Utilization is steadily climbing.RHA has 415 vouchers,and 331 are under contract in Renton including 41 project based vouchers.There are 348 under lease.RHA has issued 43 vouchers to those on the waitlist,or from Sunset Relocation.That leaves 8 vouchers. Our average HAP is 768 per household per month,is we are fully utilized we would be at 103%of the budget allocation.Then would tap into 284k reserves.This will cover 2015,but if HUD budget does not increase by 2016 we could be in a shortfall position. We will be keeping a close eye on that.RHA is at 90%of fair market rent.Would like to bring it up to 100%but not possible in 2015. The mission of the Renton Housing Authority is to provide decent,quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Renton their home. Through partnerships with our clients, service providers and other groups, we will responsibly increase and enhance our housing programs white providing opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient. NNW 6. OLD BUSINESS 6.1. Sunset Redevelopment Update:(Exhibits) Contract with Deborah Gooden and a powerful team to complete the application for CNI that is due on Feb 9th.Conference call last Friday with the team,to have all parties on board for the CNI.—5 projects that could be supercharged by CNI.PIHA,NODE, Building 5,EDMONDS,SUNSET COURT PARK.It would revolutionize the Renton Highlands. 6.2. Kirkland Avenue Townhomes Update:Grand Opening Celebration Went well,had about 75 people come.City officials and staff as well as members of the public. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. Resolution#2477-2014:Resolution requesting adoption of the 2015 RHA operating budget to include a 2.5%COLA as recommended by staff in accordance with the same increase implemented at the City of Renton for 2015.(Exhibit) Annual process to put a budget before the board looking to recommend a COLA,and many other recommendations.It was the first time putting together the budget that the Different:2.5 COLA; 3%merit increase for staff;transferring Payroll cost from sunset terrace to other properties(Glenwood and Kirkland);Removed all utilities and maintenance materials,all those items from Sunset are gone.Replacement housing CFP 100k from government or sunset terrace(this is unknown)Added KAT as an operating unit;increase CP rent slightly;Reduced expenses for Houser(since they got carpet this year)Housing authority will earn developer fee for KAT.At the end of the day the 2014 forecast for cash flow is 1.5 million,and next year is also similar taking all those items into account. MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler and a second by commissioner Tasa to affirm the Resolution requesting adoption of the 2015 RHA operating budget to include a 2.5% COLA as recommended by staff in accordance with the same increase implemented at the City of Renton for 2015. Chairperson Anderson called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried RESOLUTION#2477-2014 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to request adoption of the 2015 RHA operating budget to include a 2.5%COLA as recommended by staff in accordance with the same increase implemented at the City of Renton for 2015. DATE: Decembe 0 Signature Maxine An on,Chairperson Mark tGrop et 7.2.Resolution#2478-2014:Resolution authorizing staff to create a local preference for public housing eligible residents living within the Planned Action EIS Sunset Area to receive a waitlist and placement preference priority in housing developed through a Choice Neighborhood Implementation grant. Anticipates CNI grant being awarded.Part of the application is to show that we demonstrate an agency policy,the local preference would not go into effect unless CNI: creating a pending policy.Those would still need to fit the other criteria,like under 40 or 50%. The mission of the Renton Housing Authority is to provide decent quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Renton their home. Through partnerships with our clients, service providers and other groups. we will responsibly increase and enhance our housing programs while providing opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient. ow v,rr MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by Commissioner Wheeler to affirm the Resolution authorizing staff to create a local preference for public housing eligible residents living within the Planned Action EIS Sunset Area to receive a waitlist and placement preference priority in housing developed through a Choice Neighborhood Implementation grant.Chairperson Anderson called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried RESOLUTION#2478-2014 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to affirm Resolution authorizing staff to create a local preference for public housing eligible residents living within the Planned Action EIS Sunset Area to receive a waitlist and placement preference priority in housing developed through a Choice Neighborhood Implementation grant. DATE: December 8th 20 Signatur Maxine An son,Chairperson • ark . op ,S e ry 7.3.Resolution#2479-2014 Board resolution authorizing the executive director to participate in the City of Renton contract to complete the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant application by hiring consultant Deborah Gooden and evenly splitting the$60,000 total contract cost;$30,000 of which is to be paid for by RHA's approved 2013"Y"capital fund program Sunset Terrace development line item 1499, where the fund balance is approximately$120,000. MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by commissioner Marsh to affirm the resolution authorizing the executive director to participate in the City of Renton contract to complete the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant application by hiring consultant Deborah Gooden and evenly splitting the$60,000 total contract cost;$30,000 of which is to be paid for by RHA's approved 2013 "Y"capital fund program Sunset Terrace development line item 1499,where the fund balance is approximately$120,000. Chairperson Anderson called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried RESOLUTION#2479-2014 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to affirm resolution authorizing the executive director to participate in the City of Renton contract to complete the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant application by hiring consultant Deborah Gooden and evenly splitting the$60,000 total contract cost; $30,000 of which is to be paid for by RHA's approved 2013 "Y" capital fund program Sunset Terrace development line item 1499, where the fund balance is approximately$120,000. DATE: December 8th 01 Signatur• � o Maxine An I son,Chairperson T• .r Mar R. ro fefr e ry The mission of the Renton Housing Authority is to provide decent,quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Renton their home. Through partnerships with our clients, service providers and other groups, we will responsibly increase and enhance our housing programs while providing opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient. %1110 NNW 7.4.Resolution#2480-2014:Resolution requesting Board affirmation of$50,000 draw on Chase Line of Credit and corresponding wire to RLI Insurance Company collateralizing a permit bond to the City of Renton for future roadwork to be performed at the Kirkland Avenue Townhomes.The funds are held as a deposit at RLI Insurance to be refunded to RHA when the required roadwork is complete. The city required a BOND for the STREET on KAT,that RI-IA will complete the work in the spring time.Part of the contract with the bonding agency was that RHA would put of the collateral.RHA will receive it back after work is completed. MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by commissioner Marsh to affirm the Resolution requesting Board affirmation of$50,000 draw on Chase Line of Credit and corresponding wire to RLI Insurance Company collateralizing a permit bond to the City of Renton for future roadwork to be performed at the Kirkland Avenue Townhomes.The funds are held as a deposit at RLI Insurance to be refunded to RHA when the required roadwork is complete.Chairperson Anderson Called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried RESOLUTION#2480-2014 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to affirm the resolution requesting Board affirmation of $50,000 draw on Chase Line of Credit and corresponding wire to RLI Insurance Company collateralizing a permit bond to the City of Renton for future roadwork to be performed at the Kirkland Avenue Townhomes. The funds are held as a deposit at RLI Insurance to be refunded to RHA when the required roadwork is complete. DATE: December 8t 20 Signatur Maxine An son,Chairperson Mark ropper 7.5.Resolution#2481-2014:Resolution asking that the Renton Housing Authority support legislation which ensures King County can use lodging tax revenue.WHEREAS:Our vision is all people live with dignity in safe,healthy and affordable homes within communities of opportunity,AND WHEREAS:More than 109,000 King County households earning 80%Area Median Income and below are paying more than half their income for housing costs making it difficult to afford basic necessities like food and medicine and leaving those households very vulnerable to falling into homelessness; AND WHEREAS:In order to afford the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Washington State of$970,a person would need to either earn$18.65 an hour or work 80 hours per week,52 weeks per year if earning the state minimum wage;AND WHEREAS:The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction reported that during the 2012—13 school year,6,188 students in King County schools were identified as homeless;AND WHEREAS:Increasing access to safe,healthy, affordable housing is a key strategy for improving educational outcomes for students; AND WHEREAS:Increasing access to safe,healthy,affordable housing is a key strategy for improving health outcomes across Washington State;AND WHEREAS: Businesses across King County report that affordable housing is critical for employee retention and recruitment;AND WHEREAS:Employees in the travel/tourism industry, including cooks,wait staff and hotel housekeepers,struggle to afford housing near their jobs;AND WHEREAS:Creating and preserving affordable homes near transit is a key strategy for ensuring that Washington's transit investments and growth are both equitable for communities and are successful in reducing congestion and protecting the environment;AND WHEREAS:Land near the Othello Station rose 585%over 5 years of construction on Central Link Light Rail,and Sound Transit plans to open nearly 20 additional stations in the next 10 years;NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:That our organization supports legislation which ensures King County can use lodging tax revenues to fund affordable homes near transit NOW and not wait until 2021. The mission of the Renton Housing Authority is to provide decent,quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Renton their home. Through partnerships with our clients, service providers and other groups, we will responsibly increase and enhance our housing programs while providing opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient Imre voile MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by Commissioner Wheeler to affirm the Resolution asking that the Renton Housing Authority support legislation which ensures King County can use lodging tax revenue.Chairperson Anderson Called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried RESOLUTION#2481-2014 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to affirm Resolution asking that the Renton Housing Authority support legislation which ensures King County can use lodging tax revenue. DATE: December 8th, 01 Signatur Maxine An e�iairperson T : _ u Mark topper e e ry 7.6.Board Memo:Revenue discussion,State Budget/Housing Trust Fund There is a belief that revenue needs to increase due to taxes for housing.Pacific Northwest is growing at over 100,000 people per year. 7.7.Resolution#2482-2014:Resolution requesting the board authorizes the disposition of appliances for the Sunset park land relocation in accordance with RHA policy. MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler and a second by Commissioner Marsh to affirm the resolution requesting the board authorizes the disposition of appliances for the Sunset park land relocation in accordance with RHA policy. Chairperson Anderson Called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried RESOLUTION#2482-2014 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to affirm Resolution requesting the board authorizes the disposition of appliances for the Sunset park land relocation in accordance with RHA policy. DATE: December 8th, 14 Signatur Qi t� Maxine An son,Chairperson Mark . oppe 7.8.Resolution#2483-2014:Resolution granting the Executive Director the Signature Authority to sign application into the county for funding for Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the Sunset Townhomes. MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by Commissioner Marsh to affirm the resolution granting the Executive Director the Signature Authority to sign application into the county for funding for Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the Sunset Townhomes. Chairperson Anderson Called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried The mission of the Renton(lousing Authority is to provide decent,quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Renton their home. Through partnerships with our clients, service providers and other groups, we will responsibly increase and enhance our housing programs while providing opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient *100 RESOLUTION#2483-2014 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to affirm the resolution granting the Executive Director the Signature Authority to sign application into the county for funding for Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the Sunset Townhomes. DATE: Decemb r 8t 20 Signature, 4.p rya Maxine An son,Chairperson ark opper S a 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTEWORTHY MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES 8.1.November 10, Kirkland Avenue Townhomes,Schemata/RI-IA expense and performance review and plan rebuttal to Pavilion change orders. 8.2.November 12, Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy redevelopment planning meeting,City of Renton,Neighborhood Hs.,Renton School District,SRI,and RHA 8.3.November 12, With Len Brannen and Joel Ing,discuss manner in which SRI participates with RHA/Renton and KCHA in the Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI)grant application and future development 8.4.November 12, CNI Grant-Discussion with RHA,City&Deborah Gooden_ consultant contractual arrangement 8.5.November 13, Staff communications training,Dispute Resolution Center 8.6.November 14, Deborah Winter,Foster/Pepper,CNI grant application briefing and role of KCHA and Foster/Pepper to serve as Bond Counsel and Tax Credit Agent 8.7.November 17, Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant,Sunset Area redevelopment planning meeting,City of Renton,Neighborhood Hs.,Renton School District,SRI,RHA,and KCHA 8.8.November 18, Colpitts Development,Phase II purchase and sales agreement negotiation,construction planning and execution stages 8.9.November 18, King County Housing Authority,CNI lead application and housing developer assignment,KCHA,Gooden,Ally Consulting,City of Renton Housing Authority 8.10.November 19, Renton Community Foundation,finance committee meeting,Mark Gropper appointed treasurer,RCF 8.11.November 19, All-Staff benefits provider orientation and United Way presentation 8.12.November 20, Meeting Seattle Local HUD_(Ryan Mielcarek),CNI application strategies,Sunset Area redevelopment update,KAT ribbon cutting comments 8.13.November 20, Seattle/King County Salvation Army Advisory Board,Divisional Headquarters,Seattle Queen Anne Avenue North 8.14.November 25, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Choice Neighborhoods Coordination with ARCH,County,State,Qa King County Dept.of Community and Human Services 8.15.November 25, Sunset Area Redevelopment charrette and tour Stephen Norman,Dan Watson,Tim Walters 8.16.December 2, Kirkland Avenue Townhomes,grand opening ribbon cutting 8.17.December 3, Housing Development Consortium,monthly board meeting 8.18.December 5, Year-end Wrap Up All-Staff Meeting @ Renton Technical College. 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 9.1. RHA Term Contract Amendment 001_Feb 8,2016 Extension of contract with schemata workshop for another year.February 2016. 9.2.Thank You Note from Congressman Adam Smith 9.3.Resident Newsletter The mission of the Renton Housing Authority is to provide decent,quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Renton their home. Through partnerships with our clients, service providers and other groups, we will responsibly increase and enhance our housing programs while providing opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient Name *me 10.UPCOMING EVENTS 10.1.Dec. 14th 2014:Concert for residents at Houser Terrace 10.2.Dec. 17th 2014:Holiday lunch for residents at Cedar River Terrace 12:30pm. 10.3.Dec. 19th 2014:Holiday Dinner at Houser Terrace 5:00pm-7:O0pm 10.4.Dec.22nd 2014:Holiday Dinner at Golden Pines 3:00-5:00pm 11.AUDIENCE COMMENT 12.ADJORN: 10:40 AM DATE: December 8t 2 4 Signature Maxine A son,Chairperson ark ropp r 1 The mission of the Renton Housing Authority is to provide decent,quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Renton their home. Through partnerships with our clients, service providers and other groups, we will responsibly increase and enhance our housing programs while providing opportunities for those we serve to become self-sufficient.