OPPORTUNITY CENTER HDC, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
1:00 PM
Conference Room A
At the Office of the
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara
505 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Board of Directors may take any actions relating to the issues on the agenda
following the Board’s consideration of the matter and discussion of the recommended
action.
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IV.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Welcome
Public Comment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.3, public comments at a special
meeting are permitted only on items on the agenda. Speakers are limited to two
minutes. The law does not permit board action or extended discussion of any items
not on the agenda except under special circumstances. All statements that require a
response will be referred to staff for reply in writing.
V.
Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be of a routine nature, and will be
approved by one motion and one vote, unless an item is removed from the consent
calendar for discussion.
A. Minutes: Regular Meeting: October 29, 2014 (Page 3)
VI.
General Business
Persons wishing to address the Board on a regularly scheduled item on the agenda
are requested to complete a form located on the table as you enter the room.
(Government Code Section 54953.3). The Board will hear comments on an item
during their consideration of the item, prior to taking action, if any. Individual
speakers will be asked to limit their presentations to three minutes. NOTE: The
Chairperson may limit the number or duration of speakers on any matter. Under the
Brown Act, the public is guaranteed the right to provide testimony at any regular or
special meeting on any subject which will be considered by the Board, before or
during its consideration of the item.
A. Report on results of solicitation for replacement property manager for the
Opportunity Center; and approve delegation of authority to the President or his
designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with The John Stewart
Company for property management services at the Opportunity Center for a term
of three years, with two, one year renewal options, for a cost not to exceed 10%
of revenues, and additional compensation for transition services not to exceed
$19,000.
VII.
Board administration
None
VIII.
IX.
X.
Correspondence
Director Comments
Date, Time and Place for Next Meeting:
TBD
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara
Conference Room A/B
XI.
Adjourn
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OPPORTUNITY CENTER HDC, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday October 29, 2014, 3:00pm
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara
505 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Conference Room A
MEETING MINUTES
Upon a proper notice duly given, the Board of Directors of OPPORTUNITY CENTER HDC, INC. held a
Board Meeting on the above stated date, time and location.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:10 PM by Director Alex Sanchez
II.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Directors Alex Sanchez, Aleli Sangalang, Karyn Ezell, and Karae Lisle
ABSENT:
John Barton
ALSO PRESENT:
Lisa Caldwell, RESD Asset Manager. Christina Parra, RESD Administrative
Assistant. Ridvana Perdue, RESD Asset Manager. Terri Fukada, Controller,
Charities Housing Corporation.
III.
IV.
WELCOME
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the public.
V.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes: Regular Meeting: September 17, 2014
A motion was made to approve the meeting minutes from September 17, 2014 by Director
Sangalang. Director Sanchez seconded the motion. Directors Sangalang and Sanchez voted in
favor of the motion; Director Ezell abstained. The motion passed.
VI.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Review and approval of the 2015 Operating Budgets for Opportunity Center:
 Total Operating Expenses: $753,738
 Total Operating Expenses per unit per year: $8,469
 Proposed Rent Increases: to HCD maximum
 Average rent increase: $10
A motion was made to approve the 2015 Operating Budget for Opportunity Center by Director
Ezell. Director Sanchez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Acceptance of tax return Accept 2013 tax return for Opportunity Center HDC, Inc.
A motion was made to approve the tax return Accept 2013 tax return for Opportunity Center HDC,
Inc by Director Sangalang. Director Ezell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VII.
BOARD ADMINISTRATION
A. Report on the status of Opportunity Center’s Property Management solicitation process.
A verbal report was given by Ridvana Perdue, Real Estate Services Department Asset Manager on
the status of Opportunity Center’s Property Management solicitation process. The solicitation was
conducted through BidSync system. Proposals were due on October 23rd, 2014. Procurement did
not receive any proposal. HACSC will be reaching out to other property management providers,
and explore the best options for securing a property management agent for Opportunity Center.
VIII.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
IX.
DIRECTOR COMMENTS
None
X.
DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR NEXT MEETING:
Thursday June 25, 2015, 9:00 am
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara
Conference Room A/B
XI.
ADJOURN
Director Sanchez adjourned the meeting at 3:25pm