APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY JANUARY 27, 2022 |
VIRTUAL MEETING MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING 1:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
Chair Khara House called the meeting to order at 1:01 pm.
2.
Roll Call
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Vice Mayor Becky Daggett, as well as her intern, Morgan Ashley
STAFF PRESENT: Leah Bloom, Justyna Costa, Sarah Darr, Adriana Fisher, Kristine Pavlik
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| ERIC DAVIS - Present TYLER DENHAM - Present NICOLE ELLMAN - Present KAREN FLORES - Present |
SANDI FLORES - Present KHARA HOUSE - Present DEVONNA MCLAUGHLIN - Present MOSES MILAZZO - Present |
ADRAH PARAFINIUK - Absent ROSS SCHAEFER ALTENBAUGH - Absent |
COUNCIL LIAISON PRESENT: Vice Mayor Becky Daggett, as well as her intern, Morgan Ashley
STAFF PRESENT: Leah Bloom, Justyna Costa, Sarah Darr, Adriana Fisher, Kristine Pavlik
3.
Public Comment
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.
Public comment was provided by Mr. Victor Page, who is associated with the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council, and commended the Commission for their work.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting, November 29, 2021
Approve the minutes of the November 29, 2021 Housing Commission Meeting.
Approve the minutes of the November 29, 2021 Housing Commission Meeting.
Moved by Nicole Ellman, seconded by Sandi Flores to approve the minutes from the November 29, 2021 Housing Commission Meeting.
Vote: 8 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
February 1, Flagstaff City Council is scheduled to appoint a Housing Commissioner
Ms. Leah Bloom, Housing Project Manager, updated the Commission on the appointment of a new Commissioner in the real estate professionals category and stated there are still two vacant Commission seats needed to be filled.
B.
Joint Meeting with Housing Commission and Sustainability Commission in the furture.
Ms. Bloom provided information about an upcoming, virtual Housing and Sustainability Commissions meeting, occurring March 24, 2022, from 4:30-5:30 pm. Commissioners indicated whether they'd be able to attend and provided comments and questions, which Ms. Bloom answered with support from Ms. Sarah Darr, Housing Director.
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Consideration and Approval of Flagstaff's 10-Year Housing Plan
Approve Flagstaff's 10-Year Housing Plan.
Approve Flagstaff's 10-Year Housing Plan.
Ms. Bloom gave a verbal presentation on the 10-Year Housing Plan and was recognized for her hard work leading the Plan by Ms. Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director, and by Ms. Darr.
Commissioner Tyler Denham provided a comment regarding the removal of the acronym "NIMBY" from the Plan.
Staff, Commissioners, and Council Liaison provided words of gratitude to all involved in the creation of the Plan.
Commissioner Tyler Denham provided a comment regarding the removal of the acronym "NIMBY" from the Plan.
Staff, Commissioners, and Council Liaison provided words of gratitude to all involved in the creation of the Plan.
Moved by Nicole Ellman, seconded by Tyler Denham to approve Flagstaff's 10-Year Housing Plan as presented.
Vote: 8 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Commission Member
Commissioner Moses Milazzo stated there are no updates for this item as the meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
Ms. Darr added that the Housing Authority Board is looking for a new Board Member, which must be a Section 8 Participant or Low Income Public Housing Resident. Chair House asked if there was a flyer available to share the information further, to which Ms. Darr answered.
Ms. Darr added that the Housing Authority Board is looking for a new Board Member, which must be a Section 8 Participant or Low Income Public Housing Resident. Chair House asked if there was a flyer available to share the information further, to which Ms. Darr answered.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and other informational items
Commission Liaison, Vice Mayor Becky Daggett, introduced her intern, Ms. Morgan Ashley.
Commissioner Devonna McLaughlin asked a question regarding the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the City of Flagstaff, which Ms. Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants Administrator, responded to.
Commissioner Devonna McLaughlin asked a question regarding the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the City of Flagstaff, which Ms. Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants Administrator, responded to.
C.
Update from Housing Staff
Ms. Darr provided updates regarding the Incentive Policy for Affordable Housing (IPAH), the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), and the Citizen Bond Committee.
Commissioner Milazzo asked a question regarding the housing bond, which Ms. Darr answered.
Commissioner Milazzo asked a question regarding the housing bond, which Ms. Darr answered.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:06 pm by Chair House.