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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-22 HAC MIN CITY OF.CHULA VISTA MINUTES HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION Wednesday March 22, 1995 Conference Room 2 3:30 p.m. Public Service Building CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Madrid, Helton, Flaugher, Lopez-Gonzalez, Alonso-Massey ABSENT: None STAFF: Community Development Specialist I Martinez, Administrative Office Assistant II Gonzalez EX-OFFICIO: Mayfield (excused absence), Lembo (excused absence) GUEST: Chris Moxham, (SBCS) 1. INTRODUCTIONS - None 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 22, 1995 minutes were approved by consensus. (Madrid/Helton) to excuse both Ex-Officio Members Lembo and Mayfield from the Commission meeting duq�to other business commitments, approved unanimously. 3. CONSOLIDATED PLAN PUBLIC MEETING - Mr. Martinez stated that the purpose of today's meeting was to invite the public for their input and comments on the Consolidated Plan. Member Helton asked how was it advertized. Mr. Martinez responded that it was advertized through several newspapers.. One of HUD's regulations is that before the Consolidated Plan is written, the City had to hold public forums. Mr. Martinez stated that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requiring the City of Chula Vista to prepare a Consolidated Plan in order to receive the City's allocation of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Partnership Investment funds. This plan will replace the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Plan. The Consolidated Plan is similar to the CHAS Plan. The Consolidated Plan consists of the needs assessment for housing and community development, a five year prioritized strategy of proposed solutions utilizing all resources, and an annual funding plan. HUD's purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to condense all the program reporting and planning requirements altogether into one document. Cities that receive these different types of funding can execute on i set of paperwork for all the programs such as, CDBG, HOME etc. Member Helton suggested that next time the Housing Advisory Commission Members should be informed first of all scheduled public forums. page 1 i i i i Mr. Martinez,went over the-schedule for the Consolidated Plan and mention that the tentative thirty day comment period on the proposed Consolidated Plan draft is April through May 8, copies will.be made available for the Commission Members for their review. Following is the City Council Public Hearing on May 9 and final approval from City Council is May 23. Mr. Chris Moxham from (SBCS) questioned why child care is not included under social needs. Mr. Martinez responded that child care will be added. Member Helton suggested for the Commission Members to meet with staff prior to the City Council meeting on May 9 to discuss the Consolidated Plan draft. By consensus, the Commission Members will hold a special meeting on May 9 at 5:00 p.m. 4. FY 1995/96 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING REQUESTS- Mr. Martinez reported that he brought seven out of approximately 35 1995-96 CDBG application requests that are housing related for the Commission's review and comments. Mr. Martinez stated that staff will make recommendations to City Council based on budget constraints and,on the Housing Advisory Commission's comments. He briefly went over the 7 CDBG housing related applications explaining what type'of services they provide and how much funds the programs are requesting. Member Helton mention that several CDBG requests are very similar in what their services provide. For instance., Real Estate Association Latinos; San Diego Home Loan Counseling Service; and South Bay Commuity Service (SBCS) - Chula Vista Community Development Project; offer similar services. Member Helton recommends for the City to fund San Diego Fair Housing Council $36,000 instead of what the are requesting which is $50,000. Commission Members agreed. Chairman Madrid stated that she may have some potential conflict of interest in making any decisions on the CDBG applications, hence she will inquire with the City Attorney regarding this issue. Therefore, she suggested that the Commission wait until the special meeting May 9th to make any final decisions. Mr. Martinez responded that the Commission does not have to make any final decisions today; however, comments and actual figure recommendations to the City Council is appreciated. In regards to waiting until-May 9th for final recommendations, it would be too late. Member Alonso-Massey commented that the Commission should first prioritize the amount of funding that should go towards each of the prioritized needs and then attempt to earmark funds towards individual programs that address these needs. Mr. Chris Moxham from (SBCS) explained what type of services this application provides. It includes victims of domestic violence, and planning for affordable homeowners project with day care. Commission Members recommend $24,000 to Lutheran Social Services - (Christian Neighbor Program). Member Lopez-Gonzalez stated that the Real Estate Association Latinos and San Diego Home Loan Counseling Service are both real estate brokers. She commented that the mortgage companies work with area banks which offer these seminars at no cost; therefore, these programs have these page 2 type of services within the banks. Member Helton recommends that the Real Estate Association Latinos and San Diego Home Loan Counseling Service not to be funded. By consensus, Commission Members agreed. Commission Members agreed to fund $14,000 to Shared Housing Program. By consensus, Commission Members recommend not to fund MAAC Project (Lead Base Paint Abatement Program) at this time, until more information is provided. The CDBG application that they provided does not provide enough information regarding their program. Staff will further investigate what this program entails. South Bay Community Services (Chula Vista Community Development Project), Members recommend ;$62,000 for this program. 5. ORAL COMMENTS - None 6. STAFF REPORTS - None 7. MEMBERS COMMENTS - Member Helton stated that she would like to be excused from the April meeting because she will be out of town. Member Helton complimented Mr. Martinez for his report. 8. ADJOURNMENT - 5:00 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled April 26, 1995 in the Public Services Building. (Irecorder, Alicia Gonzalez I [AG\C:\W P W IN\3-22-9 5.M IN) i i I - I page 3 i