MEETING MINUTES
| HOUSING COMMISSION THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 2023 |
VIRTUAL MEETING MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING 1:00 P.M. |
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:03 pm by Chair Tyler Denham.
2.
Roll Call
OTHERS PRESENT:
Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager
Khara House, Council Liaison
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Analyst
Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants Administrator
Christina Rubalcava, Senior Assistant City Attorney
| NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. |
| ERIC DAVIS - Present TYLER DENHAM - Present KAREN FLORES - Present SANDI FLORES - Absent |
JACQUIE KELLOGG - Present DEVONNA MCLAUGHLIN - Absent MOSES MILAZZO - Present ADRAH PARAFINIUK - Present until 2:20 pm |
REBECCA PYRZ - Present ROSS SCHAEFER - Present GLENN SLIVERS - Absent SEAN SLAWSON - Present HAYLEY ZOROYA - Absent |
Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director
Sarah Darr, Housing Director
Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager
Khara House, Council Liaison
Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Analyst
Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants Administrator
Christina Rubalcava, Senior Assistant City Attorney
3.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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.
Land Acknowledgment read by Commissioner Sean Slawson.
4.
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.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting, November 30, 2022.
Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2022 Housing Commission Meeting.
Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2022 Housing Commission Meeting.
Moved by Karen Flores, seconded by Jacquie Kellogg to approve the minutes from the November 30, 2022 Housing Commission Meeting.
Vote: 9 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
10-Year Housing Plan: Consideration and Approval of the 2022 Progress Report & 18-Month Implementation Plan
Approve to recommend the 10-Year Housing Plan 2022 Progress Report & 18-Month Implementation Plan to the Flagstaff City Council.
Approve to recommend the 10-Year Housing Plan 2022 Progress Report & 18-Month Implementation Plan to the Flagstaff City Council.
Ms. Sarah Darr, Housing Director, provided a verbal presentation of the 10-Year Housing Plan 2022 Progress Report and 18-Month Implementation Plan. The presentation included the role of the Housing Commission, as well as the bond's path forward.
Commissioners asked questions regarding how created/preserved units and subsidies are defined for the purposes of counting them, if progress for 2022 will be reported on, funding source for the Housing Navigator position, bond reporting in future 10-Year Housing Plan Annual Reports, clarification on strategies, and about the independent consultant to be hired to review City codes, processes, and fees.
City staff indicated Create 4.3 was omitted from the DRAFT 18-Month Implementation Plan due to the inability to obtain a commitment from the corresponding City division, who will collaborate in the completion of the strategy.
Ms. Darr responded to all questions, with support from Ms. Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director, and Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager.
Commissioner Adrah Parafiniuk departed prior to voting on this item.
Commissioners asked questions regarding how created/preserved units and subsidies are defined for the purposes of counting them, if progress for 2022 will be reported on, funding source for the Housing Navigator position, bond reporting in future 10-Year Housing Plan Annual Reports, clarification on strategies, and about the independent consultant to be hired to review City codes, processes, and fees.
City staff indicated Create 4.3 was omitted from the DRAFT 18-Month Implementation Plan due to the inability to obtain a commitment from the corresponding City division, who will collaborate in the completion of the strategy.
Ms. Darr responded to all questions, with support from Ms. Justyna Costa, Assistant Housing Director, and Ms. Adriana Fisher, Housing Program Manager.
Commissioner Adrah Parafiniuk departed prior to voting on this item.
Moved by Tyler Denham, seconded by Ross Schaefer
to forward the 10-Year Housing Plan 2022 Progress Report & 18-Month Implementation Plan to City Council with a recommendation for approval.
Vote: 8 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A.
CDBG 101: An Overview of the Community Development Block Grant program
Informational item only.
Informational item only.
Ms. Kristine Pavlik, Housing & Grants Administrator, presented an introduction and overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and requested volunteers from the Housing Commission to participate in this year's CDBG ranking process.
Commissioner Moses Milazzo asked a question about the scoring rubric for CDBG, to which Ms. Pavlik responded to.
Ms. Pavlik also answered a clarifying question from Council Liaison Khara House regarding the ranking committee process.
8.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
A.
Update from Housing Authority Board Liaison
Commissioner Milazzo provided a brief update, indicating the Housing Authority Board is now full.
B.
Update from Housing Commissioners and other informational items
Chair Denham shared information about the Arizona Housing Coalition's Zoning, Aging & Health Workshop being held on February 8 from 1-2 pm.
C.
Update from Housing staff
Ms. Darr provided an update about the Thorpe Park Annex project.
Ms. Pavlik provided an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) applications received.
Ms. Fisher gave an update regarding Housing Commission meeting format.
Ms. Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Analyst, provided an update on Habitat's Starter Homes.
Council Liaison House shared information about the White House's release of a "Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights" (published Tues/Wed), and a recent article from The Atlantic, "The Obvious Answer to Homelessness (And Why Everyone's Ignoring It)."
Ms. Pavlik provided an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) applications received.
Ms. Fisher gave an update regarding Housing Commission meeting format.
Ms. Jennifer Mikelson, Housing Analyst, provided an update on Habitat's Starter Homes.
Council Liaison House shared information about the White House's release of a "Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights" (published Tues/Wed), and a recent article from The Atlantic, "The Obvious Answer to Homelessness (And Why Everyone's Ignoring It)."
9.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 pm by Chair Denham.