AHA-2023-009RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2023-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM
HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
PRELIMINARY AWARD LETTER, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM
ATTACHED HEREWITH BETWEEN THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
AND LINC HOUSING CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY, OR HER
DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AND ADMINISTER THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED PRELIMINARY AWARD LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE
ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY, OR HER
DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AGREEMENTS DO
NOT MATERIALLY INCREASE OR EXTEND THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
BY THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY UNDER THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED PRELIMINARY FUNDING AWARD LETTER.
WHEREAS, the Anaheim Housing Authority ("Authority") is a California housing authority
duly organized and existing under the California Housing Authorities Law, Part 2 of Division 24,
Section 34200, et seq., of the Health and Safety Code ("HAL"), and has been authorized to transact
business and exercise the power of a California housing authority pursuant to action of the City
Council ("City Council") of the City of Anaheim; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim ("City") is a California municipal corporation and charter
city; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the Authority approved issuance of a Preliminary Award
Letter ("Original Letter") to LINC Housing Corporation, a California limited liability company
("Developer") authorizing the commitment of local funds approved by the City Council in the form
of a City loan of up to $4,900,649, intended to be sourced from HOME American Rescue Plan
("HOME ARP") program and/or Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA") funds,
in support of the rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel ("Project") located at 1251 N. Harbor Boulevard
("Site"); and
WHEREAS, the Project, currently being operated as interim housing, is now in the process
of transitioning into permanent supportive housing ("Phase II"); and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2023, CalOptima Health released a Notice of Funding Opportunity
("NOFA") derived from the State Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program ("HHIP") for
capital projects that demonstrate how the applicant would increase the number of people connected
to permanent housing or increase the number of permanent housing units; and
WHEREAS, the City submitted a request for HHIP funding consideration for the Project,
and on October 5, 2023, the City was notified that it was successful in obtaining the grant award in
the amount of $3,878,420; and
WHEREAS, Authority will execute and administer that certain Amended and Restated
Preliminary Award Letter dated as of November 28, 2023 (the "Amended and Restated Letter"),
pursuant to which Authority will substitute the HOME ARP funds with the awarded CalOptima
Health grant funds, and make a preliminary award of HHIP and/or HOPWA Funds to Developer, in
the form of a City loan, for the purpose of assisting the Developer with the rehabilitation and
conversion of the Studio 6 Extended Stay Motel and long-term management and operation of a
permanent supportive housing project thereon by Developer; and
WHEREAS, per the Original Letter, the Amended and Restated Letter will continue to set
forth certain basic business terms, which will be augmented by a comprehensive affordable housing
agreement containing terms customary to such agreements of Authority and including such
additional terms as the Executive Director shall deem to be appropriate (the "Affordable Housing
Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, per the Original Letter, the Amended and Restated Letter will continue to
provide for: (a) the Authority Executive Director to enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement
with the Developer for the rehabilitation and conversion of the Studio 6 Extended Stay Motel and
operation and management by Developer of an 89-unit permanent supportive housing project at the
Site for not fewer than 55-years; (b) Authority to provide a loan not to exceed $4,900,649 to the
Developer sourced from HHIP Funds and/or HOPWA Funds; and (c) Authority to issue 87 Project
Based Vouchers ("PBV"), and other terms and conditions relating to the Project and Authority's
assistance to Developer for the Project; and
WHEREAS, all initially capitalized terms used in this Resolution without definition have the
meanings set forth in the Amended and Restated Letter; and
WHEREAS, by Authority's commitment of monies sourced in whole or in part from the
HHIP Funds and/or HOPWA Funds for the Affordable Housing Agreement and/or the City loan,
neither Authority (or Successor Agency or City) nor Developer intends in any manner to waive any
constitutional and/or legal rights under the Dissolution Act or any other applicable laws; therefore,
Authority (and Successor Agency and City) and Developer expressly and intentionally reserve all
rights under any and all applicable laws to challenge the validity of any or all provisions of the
Dissolution Act in any legal manner or proceeding, including challenging determinations made by
the Oversight Board and/or California Department of Finance, without prejudice to City or Successor
Agency or Authority or Developer; and
WHEREAS, subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Amended and Restated
Letter and further subject to the Affordable Housing Agreement, Developer shall own and shall
rehabilitate and operate the Site and shall cause the Site to be maintained and managed in accordance
with the Amended and Restated Letter and an Affordable Housing Agreement and other instruments
to be executed by Authority and Developer with respect to the Project, during the entire 55-year
Affordability Period contemplated by the Amended and Restated Letter; and
WHEREAS, the Project is vital to and in the best interest of City and the health, safety and
welfare of its residents, and is in accordance with the public purposes of applicable state and local
laws and requirements; and
WHEREAS, Authority has prepared such notices, plans and reports as may be required prior
to consideration of this matter and has made available for public inspection all such matters prior to
the public consideration of this matter; and
WHEREAS, Authority has duly considered all terms and conditions of the proposed
Amended and Restated Letter, and believes that the Project is in the best interests of City and the
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health, safety, and welfare of its residents, and in accord with the public purposes and provisions of
applicable state and local laws and requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANAHEIM HOUSING
AUTHORITY:
Section 1. The Authority Board finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true
and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Authority Board hereby finds and determines, based on all
documentation, testimony and other evidence in the record before it, that (a) the proposed
rehabilitation and conversion of the Site will assist in the elimination of blight by allowing the Site
constrained with infrastructure deficiencies to be converted to an 89-unit permanent supportive
housing project with the covenants and conditions and rehabilitation costs authorized by the
Amended and Restated Letter.
Section 3. The Authority Board hereby approves the Amended and Restated Letter
between Authority and Developer, substantially in the form submitted herewith.
The Authority Executive Director and the Authority Secretary/City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute and attest the Amended and Restated Letter, and subsequently and subject to compliance
with the conditions set forth in the Amended and Restated Letter, prepare an Affordable Housing
Agreement and various implementing documents on behalf of Authority. In such regard, the
Authority Executive Director (or her duly authorized representative) is authorized: (a) to sign the
final version of the Amended and Restated Letter after completion of any such non -substantive,
minor revisions; and (b) to negotiate and execute the final versions of an Affordable Housing
Agreement, and other instruments implementing the Project as set forth in the Amended and Restated
Letter. Copies of the final form of the Amended and Restated Letter, when duly executed and
attested, shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Further, the Authority Executive
Director (or her duly authorized representative) is authorized to implement the Amended and
Restated Letter and take all further actions and execute all documents referenced therein and/or
necessary and appropriate to carry out the transaction contemplated by the Amended and Restated
Letter. The Authority Executive Director (or her duly authorized representative) is hereby authorized
to the extent necessary during the implementation of the Amended and Restated Letter to make
technical or minor changes and interpretations of the Amended and Restated Letter after execution,
as necessary, to properly implement and carry out the Amended and Restated Letter, including all
exhibits thereto, provided any and all such changes shall not in any manner materially affect the
rights and obligations of Authority under the Amended and Restated Letter. The authorization given
to the Authority Executive Director shall not include amendments that would materially increase or
extend the assistance to be provided by the Authority under the Amended and Restated Letter.
Section 4. In addition to the authorization of Section 3 above, the Authority
Executive Director is hereby authorized, on behalf of Authority, to sign all other documents
necessary or appropriate to carry out and implement the Amended and Restated Letter, including
causing the issuance of warrants in implementation thereto, and to administer Authority's
obligations, responsibilities and duties to be performed under the Amended and Restated Letter and
agreements subsequently executed to implement the Amended and Restated Letter.
Section 5. When approving the Original Letter on April 18, 2023, the City Council
approved the Project under the Assembly Bill (AB) 140 (2021) California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) exemption. However, after further analysis, the Developer identified timeline, fiscal, and
labor challenges related to AB 140 CEQA requirements that would severely hinder the Project from
meeting the State of California TCAC deadlines. Accordingly, as part of the State's Project
Homekey Program, the Developer has submitted a request to the City for a CEQA Class 1 (Existing
Facilities) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. A Class 1 categorical
exemption applies to projects consisting of the renovation of an existing facility with negligible or no
expansion of its existing or former use. The Project primarily consists of repurposing the existing
space with no increase in square footage of the building and site and interior/exterior building
renovations; therefore, meeting the requirements for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption.
Section 6. AB 140 provides significant land -use streamlining for projects utilizing Homekey
Round 2 funds. This land use "exemption" is independent of the AB 140 CEQA exemption and
applies to all Homekey Round 2 funded projects. All Homekey Round 2 projects are eligible for such
streamlining and are "deemed consistent and in conformity with any applicable local plan, standard,
or requirement, and any applicable coastal plan, local or otherwise, and allowed as a permitted use,
within the zone in which the structure is located, and shall not be subject to a conditional use permit,
discretionary permit, or any other discretionary reviews or approvals." (Health & Saf. Code, §
50675.1.3, subd. (h).) Any project using money from Homekey Round 2 funds for any of the
purposes listed in the Homekey Round 2 NOFA is deemed consistent with all applicable local
regulatory plans and regulations such as the local general plan and local codes and ordinances. Such
projects do not need to undergo any discretionary local permit review or approval process (e.g., a
discretionary use permit process) before being able to proceed with the project. Notably, AB 140 did
not place time limits on the use of this land use exemption, in contrast to the AB 140 CEQA
exemption, which is time limited.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION IS PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY THIS TWENTY-
EIGHTH (28th) DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL
VOTE:
AYES: Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Rubalcava,
Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ANAHE HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
Chai Orson
T
Authority Secretary
ATTACHMENT TO RESOLUTION
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City of Anaheim
ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
November 28, 2023
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
3590 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
SUBJECT: Amended and Restated Preliminary Award Letter regarding
Certain Financial Assistance by the City of Anaheim and the
Anaheim Housing Authority for the Proposed Conversion and
Rehabilitation of the previous 119-Unit Studio 6 Extended Stay Motel
located at 1251 N. Harbor Boulevard to a Permanent Supportive
Housing Project in Anaheim.
Dear Ms. Clark:
This amended and restated Preliminary Award Letter (the "Amended and Restated
Letter") amends, restates, and supersedes the Preliminary Award Letter issued by
the Anaheim Housing Authority ("Authority") to Linc Housing Corporation ("LH"), a
California non-profit corporation, or another legal entity under the control of LH (in
either case, "Developer") on April 18, 2023 (the "Prior Letter"), for the proposed
conversion and rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel located at 1251 North Harbor
Boulevard to a permanent supportive housing project described below, which
financing will be evidenced by grant, loan and/or regulatory agreements setting forth
the parties' rights and obligations.
The Prior Letter provided the Developer HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds
to help finance the development of the Project; however, the Project recently was
awarded a grant from CalOptima Health in the amount of $3,378,420 through the
Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP), which prioritizes addressing the social
determinants of health and health disparities for people at risk or currently
experiencing homelessness. As such, the Authority is amending the Prior Letter to
substitute the HOME ARP funds of $3,378,420 for CalOptima Health grant funds.
Background
Developer submitted an application to the City of Anaheim ("City") and the Anaheim
Housing Authority ("Authority")I for financial assistance for the proposed affordable
housing project commonly known as "North Harbor (FKA Studio 6 Anaheim) located
at 1251 N Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA", which is a conversion and rehabilitation
' The City is a California municipal corporation and charter city; and, the Authority is a public body
corporate and politic organized and existing pursuant to the Housing Authorities Law, California Health
and Safety Code Section 34200, et seq. ("HAL"). In this Amended and Restated Letter, the City and
the Authority are referred to together as "Anaheim"
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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of the previous 119-unit Studio 6 Extended Stay Motel currently being used as an
interim housing site for homeless individuals as part of the State's Project Homekey
Round 2 Program.
On January 25, 2022, the Anaheim City Council approved the submission of an
application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
("HCD") for Homekey grant funds ("Homekey Application"). The Application was
submitted in partnership with the Developer and the project's supportive services
provider, American Family Housing USA, a California non-profit corporation. On
March 28, 2022, the City was notified by HCD that the Homekey Application was
approved and the City would be awarded $26,537,559 to acquire and operate the
Studio 6 Extended Stay Motel for interim housing. During the Interim Supportive
Housing Phase (Phase 1), the Developer requested that the City provide a loan of
approximately $2,877,959 from the Authority's Low and Moderate Income Housing
Asset Fund ("LMIHAF") to support the capital match requirement of HCD and a grant
of approximately $7,523,282 in Homeless Housing Assistance Program ("HHAP")
funds to support the operational match requirement. The Authority and Developer
entered into an Affordable Housing Agreement and associated document for the
duration of the "Interim Housing Period" as defined by the Affordable Housing
Agreement. The Interim Housing Period (or Phase 1) involved the rehabilitation of
eighty-nine (89) units for the purposes of interim housing as required by the Homekey
funding guidelines, with a 15 year affordability covenant. The eighty-nine (89) units
were in fair condition and ready for occupancy after minor repairs, with the exception
of units that required renovation to meet the Homekey accessibility and
hearing/visual requirements. During Phase I, the leasing and temporary community
space were updated and some of the units were utilized for counseling and office
spaces.
As contemplated when the Authority entered into an Affordable Housing Agreement
with Developer for Phase I, the project will now be transitioning into the development
of Permanent Supportive Housing (Phase 11), which will involve converting the
existing 119-unit motel currently being utilized for interim housing to an 89-unit
affordable permanent supportive housing project ("Project"). The Project will include
sixty-seven (67) studio units, twenty (20) one -bedroom units, plus two two -bedroom
manager units. For Phase 11, the Developer has requested that the City provide, and
the City hereby commits to provide, a loan of up to $4,900,649 consisting of any or
all of the following funding sources: CalOptima Health grant funds, Housing
Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) and/or moneys from the Authority's
Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund ("LMIHAF") ("Anaheim Loan"). The
Developer additionally requested that the Authority provide up to 87 Project -Based
Section 8 Vouchers ("PBV Assistance") to the Developer for the Project pursuant to
the Project Based Voucher Law, 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13), and the federal regulations
promulgated thereunder set forth at 24 CFR Part 983 (collectively, the "Section 8
Program"). As specifically referenced in Recital F of the Affordable Housing
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, andlor Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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Agreement, and as authorized by Section 15.10, the Affordable Housing Agreement
will be amended and restated to address Phase II, making various changes for
consistency and compliance with this Amended and Restated Letter, and extending
the term of the Affordable Housing Agreement. In addition to extending the term of
the Affordable Housing Agreement, the amended and restated Affordable Housing
Agreement will specifically provide that the term of the $2,877,959 LMIHAF loan from
the City will also be extended for a new term of 55 years and bear simple interest at
3% per annum. Any further references to an Affordable Housing Agreement, or AHA,
in this Amended and Restated Letter shall mean the Amended and Restated
Affordable Housing Agreement (for Phase II).
The Developer was awarded Tax Credit funding on July 26, 2023 providing an
additional $23,618,043 in 9% tax credit equity for the Phase II project.
Land Use Entitlement and Anaheim Assistance
In connection with seeking to undertake the Project (Phase II as noted), the
Developer submitted to the City and the Authority a request for financial assistance
and other benefits as herein defined and described (together, "Anaheim
Assistance").
When approving the Prior Letter on April 18, 2023, the City Council approved the
Project under the Assembly Bill (AB) 140 (2021) California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) exemption. However, after further analysis, the Developer identified
timeline, fiscal, and labor challenges related to AB 140 CEQA requirements that
would severely hinder the Project from meeting the State of California TCAC
deadlines. Accordingly, as part of the State's Project Homekey Program, the
Developer has submitted a request to the City for a CEQA Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. A Class 1
categorical exemption applies to projects consisting of the renovation of an existing
facility with negligible or no expansion of its existing or former use. The North Harbor
Apartments project primarily consists of repurposing the existing space with no
increase in square footage of the building and site and interior/exterior building
renovations; therefore, meeting the requirements for a Class 1 Categorical
Exemption.
In addition, the Phase II project is eligible for significant land use streamlining under
Assembly Bill 140, approved by the state legislature in 2021 (Health & Saf. Code, §
50675. 1.3) for projects utilizing Homekey Round 2 funds. This land use exemption
is independent of the CEQA exemption and applies to all Homekey Round 2
funded projects. All Homekey Round 2 projects are eligible for such streamlining
and are deemed consistent and in conformity with any applicable local plan,
standard, or requirement, and any applicable coastal plan, local or otherwise, and
allowed as a permitted use, within the zone in which the structure is located, and
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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shall not be subject to a conditional use permit, discretionary permit, or any other
discretionary reviews or approvals.
In connection with implementation of the Project, the Developer has requested that
Anaheim provide to the Developer, by this Amended and Restated Letter, the
Anaheim Assistance, more fully described herein, and has agreed to meet certain
obligations in order to receive that Anaheim Assistance.
The Developer was awarded Tax Credit funding on July 26, 2023 to complete
the Phase II (Permanent Supportive Housing) development of the site. The
Developer shall satisfy the provisions of the California Tax Credit Allocation
Committee ("TCAC") Regulations Implementing the Federal and State Low
Income Housing Tax Credit Laws, California Code of Regulations, Title 4,
Division 17, Chapter 1, Section 10300, et seq. ("TCAC Regulations"). The
Developer and Anaheim will negotiate and enter into a comprehensive
agreement for the operation of affordable rental housing improvements (the
"AHA") in implementation of the Tax Credits and the Anaheim Assistance.
Anaheim Assistance
The City and Authority reviewed the Developer's requests for assistance and on April
18, 2023 at a public meeting authorized and approved issuance of the Prior Letter
evidencing the preliminary award and commitment of the Anaheim Assistance. The
City and Authority on November 28, 2023 at a public meeting authorized and
approved issuance of this Amended and Restated Letter.
The amount of the CalOptima Health, HOPWA and/or LMIHAF Loan and Project
Based Voucher ("PBV") Assistance to be provided to the Project has been
determined, and this letter is provided, and based on, Anaheim's review of the
Developer's application for the CalOptima Health, HOPWA and/or LMIHAF Loan and
PBV Assistance and the development proforma and projected cash flows for the
Project submitted by the Developer to Anaheim as part of its Application, as
contained in Exhibit A, including the distribution of housing units ("Unit Mix") to which
the PBV Assistance will be applied as set forth in the Proforma. The Unit Mix is an
important part of the Developer's consideration to Anaheim because the Project is
intended to serve a target population: Extremely Low Income persons who currently
reside in motel rooms, other unstable or substandard housing, or are otherwise
homeless. The Authority Executive Director has authority to approve revised
development proformas and projected cash flows for the Project; provided, however,
that the Anaheim Assistance is not materially increased or extended.
The AHA, which would include the infusion of CalOptima Health, HOPWA and/or
LMIHAF Funds in the Anaheim Loan, would include the following terms as well as
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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other provisions designated by the Authority which are customary to agreements of
the Authority providing for the development or rehabilitation of affordable rental
housing units and which involve the use of federal funding; such AHA will also be
subject to review by the City Attorney and/or special counsel engaged by the
Authority:
Covenants will be recorded which protect the interests of the Authority in the
affordable rental units developed; such covenants shall not be subordinated
to deeds of trust or other instruments and, in addition, shall be enforceable by
the City as well as the Authority. If a density bonus agreement is entered into,
the provisions of such density bonus agreement shall also be senior to any
deeds of trust or other instruments.
A loan of Four Million Nine Hundred Thousand Six Hundred and Forty -Nine
Dollars ($4,900,649) (the "Anaheim Loan"). The Anaheim Loan anticipated
to be sourced from one or more of the following sources of money: (1) moneys
transferred to the Authority by the City, as such funds have been received by
the City (2) funding provided by HUD pursuant to the Housing Opportunities
for Persons With AIDS ("HOPWA") program authorized under the AIDS
Housing Opportunity Act (42 U.S.C. 12901 et seq.) and/or (3) money held in
the Authority's LMIHAF pursuant to the Dissolution Law, Health and Safety
Code Sections 34170, et seq., in particular sections 34176 and 34176.1
("LMIHAF Moneys"). The Anaheim Loan will be a residual receipts loan in no
lower than third lien position and subordinate to the Primary Loan. It is
anticipated that approximately Four Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Six
Hundred and Forty -Nine Dollars ($4,900,649)(the "Authority Amount") would
consist of LMIHAF Moneys and/or CalOptima Health funds and/or (3)
HOPWA Funds2;
• Disbursement procedures for release of the loan proceeds;
• Principal amount shall bear three and No/100ths percent (3%) simple interest
per annum;
• Repayment from 70% of Residual Receipts (after payment of operating
expenses, debt service, any deferred developer fee, and partnership fees to be
described in the AHA);
• Remaining principal and accrued interest due upon the 551 anniversary of the
Closing or earlier upon sale, refinancing or default.
2 In this Amended and Restated Letter, Anaheim Loan and or "CalOptima Health, HOPWA and/or
LMIHAF Loan" are used interchangeably.
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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Construction of the Project must be competitively bid in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, in particular the HUD
requirements;
This a federally -funded Project and is therefore subject to all federal and state
labor laws, including without limitation, federal Davis Bacon and related prevailing
wage, labor, contracting and contractor requirements. Additionally, the Project is
also a "public works project" and is subject to all state and local laws and
regulations for public works, including without limitation California Labor Code
Section 1720, et seq.
• Developer shall include funding in the Project proforma to pay for the Authority's
legal costs, including attorney's fees and other associated costs, related to any
changes requested or proposed by the Developer after execution and closing of
the AHA .
• Cost savings from the Project, if any, will be applied first to pay down the Anaheim
Loan, subject to compliance with the TCAC Regulations.
• If the Developer applies for and receives other funding sources; such additional
funding sources, including the conditions related to the provision of such other
funding, shall be subject to prior written approval by the Authority. If other funding
is secured, the Anaheim Loan shall be reduced on a dollar for dollar basis.
• Developer acknowledges it will be required to enter into agreements containing
insurance provisions, as required and determined in the sole discretion of the
Anaheim Risk Manager, that will include, but not be limited to the following:
o Further, Developer shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and
expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City and Authority duplicate
originals or appropriate endorsements of commercial general liability
insurance policies in the amount of at least Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000) combined single limits, naming City and Authority and its
officers, employees, and agents as additional insureds or co -insureds.
Developer shall also furnish or cause to be furnished to City and Authority
evidence of builder's risk coverage written on a completed value basis in
an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the improvements with
coverage available on the so-called non -reporting "all risk" form of policy,
including coverage against collapse, fire, and water damage, with such
insurance to be in such amounts and form and written by such companies
as shall be approved by City and Authority. Such policy shall name City
and Authority as a loss payee. The foregoing insurance policies:
■ (a) shall be primary insurance and not contributory with any
other insurance which City and Authority may have;
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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■ (b) shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City and Authority and its officers,
employees, agents, and representatives;
■ (c) shall be "date of occurrence" and not "claims made"
insurance;
■ (d) shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim
is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability;
■ (e) shall provide that the policy will not be cancelled by the
insurer or Grantee unless there is a minimum of thirty (30) days
prior written notice to City and Authority;
■ (f) shall be written by a good and solvent insurer admitted in
California and registered with the California State Department of
Insurance; and
■ (g) shall be endorsed to state that any failure to comply with
the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to City and Authority.
o Developer shall also furnish or cause to be furnished to City and Authority
evidence reasonably satisfactory to City and Authority that Developer's
Contractor(s) carry workers' compensation insurance as required by law.
Developer shall defend, indemnify, assume all responsibility for, and hold City
and Authority and their officers, officials, members, employees, agents, and
representatives harmless from all claims, demands, damages, defense costs or
liability of any kind or nature relating to (a) any damages to property or death or
injuries to persons (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs and expert
witness fees), which may be caused by any acts or omissions of Developer
arising from or related to the Project and this PLA, whether such activities or
performance be by Developer or by anyone directly or indirectly employed or
contracted with by Developer and whether such damage shall accrue or be
discovered before or after termination of any agreement, or (b) any litigation,
administrative or adjudicative challenge by third parties to the validity,
applicability, interpretation or implementation of any agreement, or the
certification or approval of the environmental document(s) with respect to the
Project and this PLA, or (c) any default of any agreement by Developer.
The Anaheim Loan and additional subsidies to the Project and the PBV Assistance are
subject to each of the following requirements:
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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Entering into an AHA by and between the Authority and Developer that more
specifically describes and authorizes the disbursement of the Anaheim Loan
proceeds to the Developer for construction of specified housing units at the
Project and the application and use of PBV Assistance for the Project, the
restriction of the rents at 87 out of the 89 housing units at the Project to levels
that are affordable at 30% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") for a minimum of
55 years. The City's HOPWA funds for the Anaheim Loan will be transferred to
the Authority pursuant to a cooperation agreement to be entered into between
the City and Authority pursuant to the HOPWA Program.
2. Compliance with the CalOptima Health funds, the HOPWA Program, the LMIHAF
funds, the Section 8 Program, and applicable federal regulations set forth in 24
CFR Part 983.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") requirements
unless, pursuant to Section 15301, a Class 1 (Existing Facilities), as a
Categorical Exemption for this Project, as determined to be applicable and
appropriate. Although Developer has requested concurrence with CEQA and
Land use preemption, nothing herein shall be construed to limit Anaheim's
discretion to conduct environmental review and/or determine one or more
appropriate basis for exemption.
4. Compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act ("NEPA") and
approval thereof must be adhered to. NEPA clearance for the Project is currently
underway and must be completed and approved by HUD prior to issuance of
funds.
5. Determination of federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
("HUD") "fair market rent" for purposes of implementing the PBV Assistance to
the Project will be based and contingent upon approval of an independent
appraisal.
6. Receipt of Subsidy Layering Review approval from the CTCAC. (Pursuant to
July 2010 HUD Notice, CTCAC may, and is now, performing Subsidy Layering
Review for and on behalf of HUD.)
7. Eighty -Seven (87) of the Eighty -Nine (89) "Housing Units" at the Project shall and
will be restricted to "Affordable Rent" as defined by the TCAC Regulations for a
period not less than 55 years pursuant to conditions, covenants and restrictions
recorded against the Project in the Official Records, County of Orange,
California. Two (2) Housing Units will be rented to on -site property managers;
the manager's units shall not be required to be rent -restricted.
8. A unit matrix of all units in the Project of Eighty -Nine (89) units is attached hereto
and fully incorporated by this reference as Exhibit A ("Unit Mix Matrix").
99&009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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9. There shall be three (3) floating units designated as HOPWA units which shall be
covenanted as HOPWA units with affordable rent charged to the tenant
household. Further, all three (3) floating HOPWA housing units at the Project
shall be restricted as set forth herein and in the AHA for a minimum of ten (10)
years pursuant to a regulatory agreement with conditions, covenants and
restrictions restricting the Developer's and successors' use, ownership,
operation, management, maintenance, transfer and financing of the Project, and
such ten (10) year regulatory agreement shall be recorded against the Project
and Site in the Official Records, County of Orange, California. No units within the
Project shall be restricted on the basis of age.
10. If HOPWA funds are used to provide the Anaheim Loan, Developer will be
required to comply with HOPWA Regulations, which are incorporated herein by
this reference.
11. The HOPWA Program funds for the Anaheim Loan will be transferred by the City
to the Authority pursuant to a cooperation agreement to be considered and action
taken by and between the City and Authority.
12. If HOPWA Program moneys are ultimately used to make any portion of the
Anaheim Loan, the Developer shall comply with the requirements for the HOPWA
Program, including, but not limited to, 42 U.S.C. 12901 et seq. and 24 CFR Part
574.
13. If LMIHAF Moneys are used to make the Anaheim Loan, the Developer shall
comply with all applicable requirements of the California Community
Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Section 33000, et seq., and the
Dissolution Act, Health and Safety Code Section 34170, et seq., in particular
Sections 34176 and 34176.1.
14. The Developer shall comply with the Housing Assistance Law (HAL) and any and
all other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
15. All Housing Units at the Project must pass Housing Quality Standard (or other
standards as applicable) inspections as required by applicable funding sources
and, including at the completion of construction, as required by applicable HUD
regulations..
16. Execution of an Agreement to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payment Contract
("AHAP") with respect to the provision of PBV Assistance to the Project for the
anticipated 87 Housing Units to receive PBV Assistance.
17. Execution of a Housing Assistance Payment Contract ("HAP Contract") with
respect to the provision of PBV Assistance to the Project pursuant to the
requirements of the AHAP.
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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18. This a federally -funded Project and is, therefore, subject to all federal and state
labor laws, including without limitation federal Davis Bacon and related prevailing
wage, labor, contracting and contractor requirements. Additionally, the Project is
also a "public works project" and is subject to all state and local laws and
regulations for public works, including without limitation California Labor Code
Section 1720, et seq.
19. As and if applicable, the Developer will comply with the federal Davis -Bacon Act
and California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., relating to prevailing wages
("Prevailing Wage Laws"); in this regard, the Authority and the Developer
understand that such laws and regulations include exemptions that may apply to
the Project, but under the AHA, the Developer will assume responsibility for and
indemnify the Authority (and the City) relating to the Prevailing Wage Laws as
such may be applicable to the Project.
20. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") requirements
unless, pursuant to Section 15301, a Class 1 (Existing Facilities), as a
Categorical Exemption for this Project, as determined to be applicable and
appropriate and the National Environmental Protection Act ("NEPA") and
approval thereof, as applicable.
21. Determination of the HUD "fair market rent" for purposes of implementing the
PBVs for the Project will be based and contingent upon approval of an
independent appraisal.
22. The Anaheim Loan proceeds will be disbursed during construction at such time
as all funding sources are committed and available and subject to such terms
and conditions precedent as are customary for AHA's entered into by the
Authority and in accordance with any applicable requirements.
23. Execution of the AHA shall be in a form to be reviewed and approved by
Anaheim's City Attorney and/or special counsel.
24. The AHA shall provide that the Closing and each of the following conditions
precedent shall be met prior to the disbursement of any portion of the
Development Loan as well as such additional and other conditions as are
customarily included by City and Authority in its affordable housing agreements:
a. All grading and/or building permits shall have been issued, or be ready to
issue, and the City shall have issued a letter stating that building permits
are ready to issue, subject only to the completion of grading of the Site
for the Project.
b. The Developer shall have provided evidence to Anaheim that the
Developer has obtained insurance policies, certificates, and additional
998,009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
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insured or other endorsements therefor acceptable to Anaheim, as
described in the AHA.
c. The Developer shall have provided construction security in favor of
Anaheim, which may include a completion guarantee or a letter of credit,
and/or payment and performance bonds from the general contractor and
subcontractors for the Project (or some combination of any or all of the
above), with election at the sole discretion of Anaheim, in an amount
sufficient to ensure the Project will be completed, all invoices paid, and all
workers paid in conformity with applicable federal and state labor laws,
and otherwise in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, and
placed in service within the time set forth in the schedule for the Project
as approved by Anaheim.
d. The Developer shall submit and obtain approval of the Authority for: (i) the
construction contract with its general contractor and the subcontracts
therefor, (ii) the limited partnership agreement for the limited partnership
entity to be formed to own and operate the Project, (iii) management,
scope and funding for all required supportive services, and (iv) the
marketing and tenant selection plans for the Project.
25. The AHA shall provide that each of the following conditions precedent shall be
met prior to payment under the PBVs:
a. A final certificate of occupancy for completion of the Project shall have
been issued by the City's building official.
b. The final HAP contract has been duly entered into between the Authority
and the Developer pursuant to the Section 8 Laws and all other applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations.
c. The Developer shall have maintained and have on file with Anaheim
up-to-date insurance policies and certificates or endorsements therefor
acceptable to Anaheim, as described in the AHA.
d. The Developer shall have prepared, and the Authority shall have
approved, a detailed Social and Supportive Services Plan ("Social
Services Plan"), which shall describe the social and supportive services
to be provided at the Project, and a detailed budget for the social and
supportive services described in the Social Services Plan. The Social
Services Plan shall further describe the goals and objectives of the social
and supportive services to be provided at the Project. The approved
Social Services Plan shall be made a part of the HAP contract and
contingent on final HAP approval for the PBVs. The Social Services Plan
shall include a robust level of social services offered at the Project and
suitable for the residents' needs and provided by professionally trained
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
Page 12 of 14
staff. Services must include an assessment of clients' needs, link to
services and verification of services obtained. The Social Services Plan
must also provide clear outcome measurements related to services
provided and must clearly identify if services will be provided by the
Developer or by third party entity(ies). For services to be provided by the
Developer, the Social Services Plan shall clearly identify the budget and
resources available for the services. For services to be provided by third
party entity(ies), the Social Services Plan must include copies of the
agreements or memoranda of understanding that govern provision of the
services. The Social Services Plan shall include strong programming that
engages future tenants on a daily basis, and that will have a positive
social impact on the residents as it relates to mental wellness and social
integration. The fully programmed kitchen (to include stove, oven,
refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher) must be well suited for strong
programming. The Social Services Plan shall address how the proposed
programming will support the small unit size concerns and dealing with
socialization. In addition, Developer shall provide an Operational Services
Budget for provision of the social services contemplated by this Amended
and Restated Letter, as contained in the Social Services Plan.
26. The AHA shall provide that each of the following conditions precedent shall be
met prior to the disbursement of any portion of the Anaheim Loan and prior to
execution of the AHAP:
a. Developer shall have secured all necessary financing and funding for the
construction and operation of the applicable phase of the Project. Such
financing and funding shall be sufficient to pay all Project development
costs, through lease -up, as set forth in a final budget (to be defined in the
AHA) consistent with the approved Proforma (or as otherwise approved
by Anaheim).
27. Anaheim's preliminary award of the Anaheim Assistance is and shall remain
subject to all covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the AHA, and in
particular Anaheim's analysis of all the available funding sources and
development and operating costs of the Project and the overall economic
feasibility of the Project, including without limitation all funding sources and terms
therefor including the supportable debt (construction and permanent financing),
market value of Tax Credits and tax credit investor equity, deferred developer
fee, if any, and other subordinate debt, if any.
28. Nothing herein shall be construed as a commitment to issue development
entitlements, nor shall it limit in any way the City's discretion with respect to
approval of development entitlements, which shall be independent of funding
commitments.
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
Page 13 of 14
29. By consideration and action to approve this Amended and Restated Letter,
Anaheim hereby authorizes the Executive Director to sign this Preliminary Award
Letter on behalf of Anaheim (both the City and the Authority), with any non -
substantive changes to be made by the City Attorney or Agency Counsel.
Further, the Executive Director is authorized to cause to be prepared and
executed the AHA, including the AHAP and HAP contracts for the PBVs, in
implementation of this Preliminary Award Letter so long as the terms and
provisions of the AHA and each and all implementing agreements and
instruments therefor are substantially consistent, financially and legally, with this
Preliminary Award Letter.
30. Further, the Executive Director (or his/her duly authorized representative) is
authorized to implement the AHA and take all further actions and execute all
documents referenced therein and/or necessary and appropriate to carry out the
transaction contemplated by this Amended and Restated Letter, and thereafter
the AHA including all exhibits, instruments and implementing agreements
thereto. To the extent necessary during the implementation hereof and thereof,
the Executive Director is authorized to make technical or minor changes and
interpretations of this Amended and Restated Letter and the AHA, as necessary
to properly implement and carry out the Project provided any and all such
changes shall not in any manner substantially affect Anaheim's rights and
obligations under this Amended and Restated Letter and the AHA.
31. In addition, the Executive Director is authorized, on behalf of both the City and
the Authority, to sign any and all other documents necessary or appropriate to
carry out and implement this Amended and Restated Letter, the AHA and the
Project, including all exhibits thereto and including causing the issuance of
warrants in implementation thereto, and to administer Anaheim's obligations,
responsibilities and duties to be performed thereunder so long as substantially
consistent with this Amended and Restated Letter and the AHA. Any and all
substantial changes to this Amended and Restated Letter or to the terms and
provisions of the AHA and implementing agreements and instruments thereto
shall require the consideration and action of the City Council and/or the Authority
Board, as applicable.
32. The City's obligation to provide the Anaheim Loan and additional local subsidies
and the Authority's obligation to provide PBV Assistance to the Project are and
shall remain subject to all covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth in the
AHA, and in particular Authority's analysis of the available funding sources and
development and operating costs of the Project and the overall economic
feasibility of the Project.
33. In addition to the foregoing, notwithstanding any statement set forth in this letter
or provisions of the AHA, Developer, City and Authority agree and acknowledge
that the AHA will not constitute a commitment of federal funds, and that such
998.009/572345
Ms. Rebecca Clark
Linc Housing Corporation
Preliminary Award by City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority of HOPWA
Program Funds, CalOptima Health Funds, and/or Housing Asset Funds for the 87-Unit
Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Anaheim, California
November 28, 2023
Page 14 of 14
commitment of funds may occur only upon satisfactory completion of
environmental review and receipt by Authority and/or City, as applicable, of a
release of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
under 24 CFR Part 58. Developer and Authority will further agree in the AHA that
the provision of any federal funds to the Project is and shall be conditioned on
Anaheim's determination to proceed with, modify or cancel the Anaheim
Assistance based on the results of a subsequent NEPA environmental review
and the outcome of the Subsidy Layering Review.
34. Developer and Authority are further prohibited from undertaking or committing
any federal funds to physical or choice -limiting actions, including property
acquisition, demolition, movement, rehabilitation, conversion, repair or
construction prior to the environmental clearance; Developer and Authority
understand that the violation of this provision may result in the denial of any
federal funds under the AHA.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
Grace Ruiz-Stepter, Executive Director, at (714) 765-4315 or by email at
(gstepter@anaheim.net).
Sincerely,
Grace Ruiz-Stepter
Executive Director
cc: Andy Nogal, Deputy Director
Housing and Community Development Department
998.009/572345
SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, Secretary of the Anaheim Housing Authority, do hereby certify that the foregoing
is the original Resolution No. AHA-2023-009 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the
Anaheim Housing Authority held on the 28th day of November, 2023, by the following vote of the
members thereof:
AYES: Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz,
Faessel, and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of November. 2023.
ARY OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
(SEAL)