MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY June 23, 2022 |
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETING MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING 1:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
Chair Tyler Denham called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.
2.
Roll Call
OTHERS PRESENT: Justyna Costa, Sarah Darr, Adriana Fisher, Stacy Fobar, Dan Folke, Jennifer Mikelson, Kristine Pavlik, Christina Rubalcava
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| ERIC DAVIS - Present (in person) TYLER DENHAM - Present (in person) NICOLE ELLMAN - Present (in person) KAREN FLORES - Present (in person) SANDI FLORES - Present (virtually) |
JACQUIE KELLOGG - Present (virtually) DEVONNA MCLAUGHLIN - Present from 1-1:14 pm and 1:36-2:03 pm (virtually) MOSES MILAZZO - Absent ADRAH PARAFINIUK - Present (virtually) ROSS SCHAEFER - Present (virtually) |
VACANT - BUILDER VACANT - DEVELOPER VACANT - RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REP. |
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.
None.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting, May 26, 2022.
Approve the minutes from the May 26, 2022 Housing Commission Meeting.
Approve the minutes from the May 26, 2022 Housing Commission Meeting.
Moved by Nicole Ellman, seconded by Karen Flores to approve the minutes from the May 26, 2022 Housing Commission Meeting.
Vote: 9 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
Vacant Housing Commission Seats, Appointments, and Re-Appointments
Ms. Adriana Fisher, Interim Housing Project Manager, provided a thorough update about current and possible vacant Housing Commission seats, an overview on applications received thus far, and indicated new appointments will be made by City Council at the August 23, 2022 meeting. She also thanked Commissioners for their time and hard work.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions, which Ms. Fisher answered, with support from Ms. Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions, which Ms. Fisher answered, with support from Ms. Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk.
B.
July 28, 2022 Meeting Cancellation
Ms. Fisher indicated the Housing Commission will take a break for the month of July.
C.
Consideration and Approval to Include a Land Acknowledgment in Future Housing Commission Agendas
The Housing Commission humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
The Housing Commission humbly acknowledges the ancestral homelands of this area’s Indigenous nations and original stewards. These lands, still inhabited by Native descendants, border mountains sacred to Indigenous peoples. We honor them, their legacies, their traditions, and their continued contributions. We celebrate their past, present, and future generations who will forever know this place as home.
Ms. Fisher provided a brief overview of City Council's adoption of the Land Acknowledgment recommended and supported by the City's Indigenous Commission and requested a motion to add a version of it to the Housing Commission's agenda. Ms. Fisher answered clarifying questions by Commissioners.
Moved by Ross Schaefer, seconded by Jacquie Kellogg to add a Land Acknowledgment to future Housing Commission agendas.
Vote: 9 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
2022 Bond Update from Housing Staff
Ms. Sarah Darr, Housing Director, provided a brief update on the 2022 Bond recommendations, timeline, and the election roles of City staff and the Housing Commission. She thanked Commissioners for their time, thoughtful consideration, and commitment to the Housing Commission. She also answered questions from Commissioners.
B.
2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Allocation Update
Informational Item
Informational Item
Ms. Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator, provided an update on the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations, as well as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Commissioners asked clarifying questions, which Ms. Pavlik answered.
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Board Liaison
Ms. Darr indicated the last Housing Authority meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
Chair Denham asked a question about the possibility of sharing Housing Commission applications with the Board, to which Ms. Darr answered.
Chair Denham asked a question about the possibility of sharing Housing Commission applications with the Board, to which Ms. Darr answered.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and other informational items
Commissioner Devonna McLaughlin asked a question regarding the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), which was answered by Ms. Darr.
Commissioner Nicole Ellman asked a question regarding expiring Commissioner terms, which was answered by Ms. Fisher.
Commissioner Nicole Ellman asked a question regarding expiring Commissioner terms, which was answered by Ms. Fisher.
C.
Update from Housing staff
Ms. Justyna Costa provided an update about the Housing Project Manager position vacancy.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Denham adjourned the meeting at 2:03 pm.