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HAC Minutes-2009-07-2232400 PASEO ADELANTO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 (949) 493-1171 (949) 493.1053 FAX www. saiyuancapistran o. org MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE JULY 22, 2009 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SAM ALLEVATO LAURA FREESE THOMAS W. HRIHAR MARK NIELSEN DR. LONDRES USO A. CALL TO ORDER- David Solt, Housing Advisory Committee Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. .9 . David Solt, Chairperson Jess Lopez Gila Jones, Vice Chairperson Joanne Marquez William Bonney Gene Ratcliffe Nancy Campman C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2009 Moved to approve the minutes, passes 7-0. I�JN :&I :I k1lkr-liIs] Z 1. Strategic Plan, Goals, "Metrics" (Dashboards) and Advocacy Efforts (South Orange County,Alliance for Housing our Communities "SOCAHOC"). Edie Fee, Leslie Davis, and Eduardo Moreno of SOCAHOC reviewed the Alliance's community outreach goals, provided the Committee with resources to dispel affordable housing and development myths, SOCAHOC strategic plan, and community dashboards The alliance provided up to date City housing data and policies, which had been collected from Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano staff. SOCAHOC plans to provide this information to the community as a "one-stop resource" to provide interested parties with south Orange County City housing information. The Committee related their appreciation of SOCAHOC's community outreach and communication. Several committee members requested further The City Of San Juan Capistrano complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with special needs shoul call athle Sprin_g er at ( 49 443-6321 t I st 48 ho sin advan e t enable the City to make reasot�l 41 tf u 4ggji i the ast to nhance tie �uture Printed on 1001 recycled paper Special Meeting Agenda Housing Advisory Committee July 22, 2009 Page 2 information as the Alliance develops their focus, and expressed their enthusiasm for specific topics, including: overcrowding, housing legislation advocacy, in -lieu, workforce, alternative to subsidized housing, and homeless. Additionally, the committee encouraged the alliance to have Mission Hospital (proponent of SOCAHOC) employees sign up for city housing programs so they may find homes closer to their work. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Housing Program Status Report fLaura Stokes,_Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator) Ms. Stokes provided a report on the City's Programs. Committee members requested additional information on the Little Hollywood/Rental Subsidy consultant's contract and the Agency/landlord relationship. Staff related that the contract is negotiated by the redevelopment housing staff and that the Agency has a contract with landlords providing the City with certain powers. Additionally, staff clarified that the Little Hollywood tenants and the participants in the Rental Subsidy Program are required to complete the same program requirements, the main difference between the households is solely who owns the property. The committee discussed their pleasure with Habitat for Humanity's project housing four families, and reiterated the need to continue supporting the organization. Committee requested additional information on the density of the new Little Hollywood site. Staff and committee member Ratcliff related that the site is not denser, but. the units needed to be clustered more due to access and easement needs. Committee discussed the parking for the Groves at Williams Ranch project, and clarified that the City will move forward with the project after review of RRM Design Group's scope of work, which would occur within the following two weeks. Moved to receive and file, passed 7-0. G. SUB -COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS 1. Sub -Committee Comments - a. Grants (William Bonney, Nancy Campman, and Gila Jones) Sub -committee related need for additional information regarding goals of the sub -committee. Staff clarified the grants that the. City commonly In compliance with the Americans with Diisabifities Act, it you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Kathleen Springer, Personnel Manager, (949) 443-6321 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ALBA Title 11) Special Meeting Agenda Housing Advisory Committee July 22, 2009 Page 3 reviews. The sub -committee related that they would continue to review grant options and forward potential opportunities to staff. b. Rehabilitation (David Solt and Joanne Marquez) Sub -Committee related that a goal to have four meetings, outside of the City, relating to rehabilitation. i. Proposal to Senator Lou Correa Staff related that Vice Chair Jones and staff have been working on legislation for rehabilitation to be more feasible when counting toward the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). c. Homelessness (Jess Lopez, Gila Jones, and Nancy Campman) Sub -committee provided update on homeless assistance group iHOPE OC, the Resolution regarding the decision to prohibit collection of cans from dumpsters on the state beach, litigation with homeless in surrounding jurisdictions, and publicizing the opportunity for homeless assistance. Sub- committee requested additional information from staff regarding accommodations of emergency shelters. d. RHNA (Gila Jones) Sub -committee provided update on RHNA reform. Discussed RHNA options outside of new construction, and that there is no way to decrease the RHNA numbers without providing affordable units. e. Mobile Home Parks (Jess Lopez and Gila Jones) Sub -committee discussed a meeting regarding the establishment of neighborhood watch programs for the mobile home parks, cleaning parks and providing fire safety, and GSMOL Road Show workshop to clarify mobile home park resident rights. Sub -committee .discussed State legislation AB 761, which passed the Assembly and is currently on hold as a two year bill, and AB 566 which has passed the Assembly and will be going to the Senate floor. Additionally, the sub -committee clarified the reasons why mobile home parks are not counted as state recognized affordable housing, including, residents not being income qualified, and the cost of units not necessarily affordable even when the rent of the space is under rent control. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, !f you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Kathleen Springer, Personnel Manager, (949) 443-6321 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title JI) Special Meeting Agenda Housing Advisory Committee July 22, 2009 Page 4 f. First Time Home Buvers (Gene Ratcliffe Sub -committee related that the 2009 HOME Grant First Time Home Buyer Guidelines require the City to complete a feasibility worksheet if providing a household with a second mortgage. This worksheet is not in-line with the First Time Home Buyer program the City and Committee want to initiate. g. Public Relations Advocacy (Joanne Marquez and David Solt) Sub -committee reviewed and discussed redacted applications and demographic summary of who is requesting assistance. Established a goal of continuing to review applications, and update old application. Discussion regarding: • Use of E -Verify for Housing Program • San Juan Capistrano Residents & Employees Targeted for Programs • Marketing Planning Committee • Frequently Asked Questions & Answer Document H. ADJOURNMENT Committee felt that three months was too long before another meeting and proposed to meet on September 16, 2009 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chamber., Moved to approve, passed 7-0. Respectfully submitted, W _jka� Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator Passed and Approved September 16, 2009 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Kathleen Springer, Personnel Manager, (949) 443-5321 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title li)