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Home My WebLink About04/13/2015 - Minutes IOW ISO THE 923rd MEETING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY,CITY OF RENTON *4110 MONDAY,April 13th 2015 AT 9:00AM 2900 NE 10TH ST.RENTON,WASHINGTON 98056 MINUTES The Board of Commissioners of the Renton Housing Authority met for the monthly board meeting on Monday April 13th 2015.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 9:00 am. 1. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:Thomas Tasa,Gerry Marsh,Sally Eastey,and Maxine Anderson.Also present:Mark Cropper,Executive Director,and Kaelene Nobis,Executive Associate.Excused absence Merna Wheeler and Owen Mayfield,Director of Finance and Accounting, 2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by Commissioner Eastey to approve the minutes of the 922nd board meeting on March 9th 2015. 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—March 2015 4.2.Checks Issued Report—March 2015 MOTION by Commissioner Tasa and a second by Commissioner Eastey to approve the 44010 Consent Agenda. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried 5. FINANCIAL 5.1.Financial Statements as of February 2015 RHA generated a surplus of$222k for the first two months of 2015.The LIPH properties incurred a loss of$66k due to the repositioning of Sunset Terrace.The Senior properties generated a surplus of$52k.The Market-Rate properties generated a surplus of$191 k and the Section 8 program operated at a surplus of$45k. Net Position at the end of February was$34.8M with$5.7M classified as unrestricted. RHA held$11.5M in cash and liquid investments with$4.7M invested in the WA State Pool. MOTION by Commissioner Marsh and a second by Commissioner Eastey to approve the Financials. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried 5.2 Section 8 Utilization Update One of the Kirkland avenue units is vacant and one of the Glenwood Townhomes.Both vacancies are assigned to applicants and will be leasing in the next few days. Utilization is 93.3%by tally,and cash expenditure is 92.25%.Renton Housing is spending just a little under per voucher.If fully leased up at all 415 @795 per voucher,total expenditure would be at 308,013.Keeping an eye to increase voucher Payment Standards as rental unit's prices increase.Occupancy is tight.Will be keeping the board posted and in the loop of the swing. 6. OLD BUSINESS 6.1.Kirkland Avenue Townhomes Update(Exhibit) 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. Certificate of Completion.A couple items outstanding.Door thresholds and door pan. Outside lights look very nice and have a good amount of light.Pleased with outcome, vowstill need to do the street overlay and crest.All issues solved with windows.We are still holding performance bond and retention.If we were to do this again with modular,it would be done a little different. 6.2. Sunset Redevelopment Update 6.2.1. Ally Fees Development:The Email chain between Mark Gropper and Len Brannen.Fee for service understanding.We need documentation to be able to pay for pre development work.Phillipa took over and will keep track of her time and effort will be documented,invoiced to the housing authority.Something to be handled carefully. 6.2.2. Land use and design criteria for Collpits buildings Look at the new design for the Collpits development.Needs to be a welcoming corner anchor.That's inviting. 6.3.Community Needs Implementation Grant Exhibit shows the brochure to give to those asking questions.Also the new renderings that the city has ordered. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1.Resolution 2487-2015:Resolution to adopt the amended mission statement in favor of the addition of language that promotes ethical behavior. Second reading,added key terms from ethics meeting into the new statement.Motion made by sally/second by torn with the amendment to add a semi colon after excellence. Resolution#2487-2015-Board resolution to adopt the amended mission statement in favor of the addition of language that promotes ethical behavior. MOTION by Commissioner Eastey and a second by commissioner Tasa to adopt the amended mission statement in favor of the addition of language that promotes ethical behavior.Chairperson Anderson Called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried RESOLUTION#2487-2015 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Renton. WA to adopt the amended mission statement in favor of the addition of language that promotes ethical behavior. DATE: April 13th,2 Signature's Maxine An r n,Chairperson • Mark roppe 7.2.Resolution 2488-2015:Resolution to purchase Renton Highlands Parcel adjacent to sunset court pocket park at Fair market value Appraisal for the property came back at 366,000.Purchase and sale agreement back This property is adjacent to the sunset court park and would be an important part to add into the redevelopment.It also is funny shaped that would cause us to need an easement if we were to not be an owner of this property. Resolution#2488-2015-Board resolution to purchase Renton Highlands Parcel adjacent to sunset court pocket park at Fair market value MOTION by Commissioner Eastey and a second by commissioner Tasa to purchase Renton Highlands Parcel adjacent to sunset court pocket park at Fair market value. Chairperson Anderson called for the vote. Ayes:All Nays:None Motion Carried 'err 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. 4111110 RESOLUTION#2488-2015 THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority 'rili of the City of Renton.WA to purchase Renton Highlands Parcel adjacent to sunset court pocket park at Fair market value. DATE: April 13th, 15 Signatur�,e ./ze /441-°"�'' Maxine An arson,Chairperson • • ark Gropp1r 'ary 7.3.Food Lifelin- and Renton Housing Mobile Food Bank Recap 7.4.On the job Safety;an essential response to risk Housing authority holds in high regard the safety of all residents.Incident on April 1s`, this memo in response to how to deal with risk,and include the police. 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTEWORTHY MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES 8.1.March 10,Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Application,Sunset Area redevelopment planning meeting,City of Renton;Deborah Gooden,Philippa Nyc,Ally Consulting Group;Schemata Architects 8.2.March 12,Salvation Army,Major Potter;supportive services and nutrition Houser, Evergreen,Hillcrest,Cedar River terraces,and Golden Pines 8.3.March 13,Housing Development Consortium,Quarterly Members Meeting,Chinook Building,Conference Center Room 123,401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle 8.4. March 17,Hillcrest Resident Community Building,Mickie's St.Patrick's Day luncheon 8.5.March 18,Renton Community Foundation,finance committee meeting,Mark serving as Treasurer 8.6.March 19,Salvation Army King County Advisory Board,Divisional Headquarters, Seattle Queen Anne Avenue North,Monthly Meeting *10 8.7.March 19,Ally Community Development,Philippa Nye,next steps Sunset Terrace and Sunset Area redevelopment 8.8.March 23,City of Renton,North Highlands Community Garden planning meeting 8.9.March 23,Salvation Army Renton Corps,monthly advisory council meeting 8.10.March 24,Neighborhood House,Annual Breakfast meeting fund raiser,WA St. Convention Center 8.11.March 24,Habitat for Humanity,Annual Lunch meeting and fund raiser,WA St. Convention Center 8.12.March 24,Renton Community Foundation,executive board meeting 8.13.March 25,Housing Development Consortium,Tax Credit Affinity Group Meeting, WSHFC,28th Floor Training Room, 1000 Second Avenue,Seattle 8.14.March 26,Renton Community Foundation,Information Technologies review and planning meeting,facilitated by Robert Cugini,800 So.3Rd St. 8.15.April 2,Colpitts Development,Phase I building design review,City of Renton 8.16.April 9,King County Housing Authority,Housing Workshop for the Sunset Area Transformation Plan 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 9.1.Golden Pines Service Coordinator Grant Amendment 9.2.Sunset Tour Invitation Letters from Murray,Cantwell and Mayor Law 9.3.Boundless Renton Community Highlights 9.4.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. 10.UPCOMING EVENTS 10.1.May 11 m(at this time is being held from 4:00-6:00.KCHA Greenbridge and Seola Gardens Community Tour. 10.2.HDC luncheon April 30`h 2015 10.3.Red Kettle Luncheon May 8th 2015 (Two tables for luncheon-at Sheraton in Seattle.Free event honoring Russell Wilson) 10.4.Housing WA 2015 in Spokane,October 5—7,2015.Mark Gropper requesting to attend.By motion of the board be authorized by the board to make travel accommodations to attend.Motion was made by Commissioner Marsh and Seconded by commissioner Tasa 10.5. Tuesday April 28th 2015,Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event Sally is attending;Tom and Marion and Mickey are going.Gerry and Mary and add Merna and Lee.Just so everyone has an option. 11.AUDIENCE COMMENT 12.ADJORN AT 10:54AM. DATE: prill3th, 15 Signatur�✓�' -� Maxine Anderson,Chairperson Mark R. ropper ' re 't rr. The mission of the Renton Mousing Authority is to provide decent,quality,affordable housing in a safe environment to people with low incomes who make Penton 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