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TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Developmen
DATE: May 15, 1992 (CC Meeting of 5-20-92)
SUBJECT: TAFOYA TERRACE APARTMENTS (RPD-999)
Background
At the City Council's March 11 , 1992 meeting, questions were raised
during the public comment portion of the meeting regarding the
Tafoya Terrace Apartment complex. The Council requested staff to
investigate concerns related to non-senior tenants, vacant units,
an on-site manager, and emergency pull cords.
Discussion
On March 17 , 1992 , staff met with representatives from the Area
Housing Authority. A letter dated March 19, 1992, was subsequently
received from the Area Housing Authority (attached) which addresses
the Council's concerns related to the Tafoya Terrace Apartments.
Recommendation
Receive and file this report.
Attachment: Letter from Area Housing Authority dated 3-19-92
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PAUL W.LAWRASON JR. JOHN E.WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTGOMERY BERNARDO M. PEREZ ROY E. TALLEY JR.
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March 19, 1992
Patrick Richards
Director of Community Development
City of Moorpark
P. 0. Box 701
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Dear Pat:
SUBJECT: TAFOYA TERRACE - OCCUPANCY AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES
As a follow up to our March 17, 1992 meeting with you and Debbie Traffenstedt, and
Rochelle Stephens and Dave Roddick of my staff, this letter is in response to the
concerns raised.
Legal Age of Occupancy
A review of the RPD No 84-113, adopted July 18, 1984, prior to construction of Tafoya
Terrace, indicates that subject development shall be occupied by persons 62 years of
age or older.
The Area Housing Authority Admissions and Occupancy Policies, in conformance with HUD
regulations, define an elderly family as having one member or spouse 62 years of age,
disabled, or handicapped.
The final rule is the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1988, which supersedes all local,
county, and state rules. The Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or handicap. All housing,
private and public, is covered by the Act. Further clarification was sought through
the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Division of the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. Housing for older persons is exempt from the prohibition if the HUD
Secretary has determined that the funding program statute is designed exclusively for
elderly persons, i.e. , a Section 202 Program. Tafoya Terrace, funded under the
Conventional Low-Rent Public Housing Program, is not exempt.
Technically, the Area Housing Authority cannot deny admission to any protective class
of persons who meet the income eligibility guidelines for public housing occupancy at
any of our public housing developments.
As a resident, dwelling unit occupants are entitled to peaceful enjoyment of their
residences and must comport themselves in accordance with Dwelling Lease clauses.
Undue disturbance or any violation of Dwelling Lease will be attended to by admonition
to correct or terminate.
Vacancy Issue
In accordance with Federal Priority mandates, individuals who come to the top of the
housing assistance waiting list are entitled to respond to verify their eligibility as
presented on their initial application and accept or reject our offer of a dwelling
unit at Tafoya Terrace. This lengthy process is being reduced as our application
waiting list and offer of tenancy processes are being brought into the 90's through
computerization. Our operating revenue is thwarted by vacancy so that we look forward
to full occupancy with expediency.
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March 17, 1992
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Resident Manager
At the time of occupancy in 1986, the Johnsons were hired as the management team. Each
member did an outstanding job in attending to tenant needs, project security, and
related functions as on site management. The Johnsons' advancing age and medical
concerns resulted in their voluntary retirement. Area Housing Authority policies
enabled them to continue their residency at Tafoya Terrace as tenants. In order that
the Johnsons benefit from the Social Security and medical assistance entitlements, Mr.
Johnson was transferred to a contractor position, with payment for the specific hourly
services he performs. He is present at the development during regular business and
evening hours, as well as on weekends. He also responds to tenant concerns,
projectsecurity, and tenant lock-outs, and serves as the "eyes and ears" for the Area
Housing Authority.
Additionally, Lisa Gagnon has joined our staff as the Resident Services Coordinator.
The position was created to assist tenants with personal family concerns, referral to
public service agents for counseling and auxiliary housing services, coordination of
resident health and educational presentations, and social and recreational activities.
The more technical aspects of bookkeeping and rent collections are attended to by our
Accounting Department. Maintenance, repairs, landscaping and janitorial functions are
attended to by our centralized maintenance division. After-hours and holiday emergency
maintenance concerns are attended to by a posted toll-free answering service.
Designated staff are summoned by pager to provide immediate attention, as appropriate.
Emergency Pull Cords
The emergency pull-cord system, though designed with good intention, has become a
detriment rather than a benefit. With the advent of the 9-1-1 Call System, we have
issued verbal and written notice to our elderly and handicapped public housing
residents, at all developments, to use 9-1-1 to summon fire, police, and medical agents
directly. The pull-cord is not monitored 24 hours a day, as Tafoya Terrace is not a
convalescent care facility. Thus, attempts to summon assistance with the pull-cord
delays arrival of the needed emergency service.
I hope the above clarifies the concerns you raised. We welcome the opportunity to
mutually attend to the low-income housing needs met by Tafoya Terrace and the Moorpark
community.
Sincerely,
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