MINUTES
OF THE
CITY
OF
HOUSING
COMMISSION
Meeting of September 18, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by Chair Parry at 4:35 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Gerwitz, Malfer, Parry, Steele, Tainsky
Commissioners Absent: Emile
Commissioners Late: Bird (Arrived 4:40 p.m.)
Also Present: Kevin McKeown, Council Liaison
Bob
Moncrief, Housing & Redevelopment Manager
Ron Barefield, Housing Administrator
3. PUBLIC INPUT (For Items not on the Agenda)
No members of the public asked to speak.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of July 17, 2003
Motion - Gerwitz: That the Minutes of July 17, 2003 be approved.
Second - Tainsky
Aye - Gerwitz, Parry, Steele, Tainsky
Nay - None
Abstain - Malfer
Absent - Bird, Emile
Motion Passed
5. ONGOING BUSINESS
A. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action
concerning Civic Center Specific Plan
Housing Administrator Barefield informed the Commission that a staff report regarding the proposed process for choosing a development-design team for the housing to be constructed in the Village component of the draft Civic Center Specific Plan (CCSP) is targeted for the City Council meeting of October 28, 2003, although circumstances may delay the report to a later date. With City Council approval of the process, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be issued. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the draft CCSP is anticipated to be considered by City Council in Spring 2004. A Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued following these approvals.
B. Review
of the Enabling Legislation for the Housing Commission and the Duties of the
Commission
The Housing Commission's duties as enumerated in Resolution 6988 CCS was presented by Mr. Barefield and discussion followed. Housing staff and Council Liaison commended the Housing Commission for their diligence in carrying out their duties.
C. Update
and Discussion Concerning Funding of
Housing
Manager Moncrief reported that Council/Redevelopment Agency approved $7.4
million in housing funds for the acquisition and renovation of the real
property at 1751 Cloverfield to provide 55 shelter and congregate beds. Staff will explore the possibility of
including permanent housing for young adults at this site.
The
Council directed staff to explore incorporating the previously proposed
Following
extensive community input, Council/Redevelopment Agency approved the use of
HOME, Redevelopment and previously approved TORCA funds in the form of a grant
and loan to Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC).
OPCC will purchase the property and immediately convey it back to the
Redevelopment Agency, which will lease the property to OPCC for 55 years. At the conclusion of the lease period, an
option will be available for the reconveyance of the property to the City.
Members
of the public, Clyde Smith and Don Gray, expressed their thoughts and opinions.
6. New Business
A. Update and Discussion on the Distribution of
Affordable Housing and Social Service Facilities in
Maps
showing the distribution of Social Service facilities and City-assisted
affordable housing in Santa Monica were provided to Commissioners with an
overview by Mr. Barefield with discussion following.
Members
of the public, Richard Hilton, Don Gray, and Clyde Smith, expressed their
thoughts and opinions.
B. Discussion of Proposed Development Funding
Summary Report
Mr.
Barefield provided a summary report on
C. Discussion and Possible Action Concerning the
East-West Commercial Corridors Parking Task Force
An overview of the East-West Commercial Corridor
Parking Task Force was presented by Mr. Barefield. Based on discussions with the lead Planning staff for the Task Force, this is probably not a
good opportunity for the development of affordable housing, since the lots are
typically small and the Task Force is currently solely focused on enhancing
parking for existing commercial uses along the corridors. However, staff finds that the proposed
construction/renovation of parking structures in the downtown area may provide
an opportunity for the development of affordable housing, provided that funding
is available.
7. CHAIR/COMMISSIONERS/COUNCIL
LIAISON/HOUSING MANAGER REPORT
Mr.
Moncrief reported that a staff report delineating the grant and lease terms for
the
Staff will be requesting City Council for permission to retain a relocation consultant for work in conjunction with the proposed Mt. View Mobile Home Park reconfiguration. Staff also expects to retain a consultant to assist in the development of a home ownership program for park residents, an architectural company familiar with mobile homes to work on "greening" the units and the park, and possibly, a construction management company to manage the development. The total amount for the reconfiguration is estimated to be four to five million dollars.
A staff report on the City's compliance with Proposition R's requirement that on a yearly basis 30% of all newly constructed housing in the City be affordable will be presented to City Council in Fall 2003. The City did not meet this requirement for the fiscal year 2002-2003. Council Liaison McKeown reported that the Planning Commission created a subcommittee to request City Council to revisit the possibility of an inclusionary requirement for new multifamily residential construction. Staff will agendize the issue to keep the Housing Commission informed.
The report on compliance with Proposition I will also be presented to City Council in Fall 2003.
Mr.
Barefield provided copies of "Out of Reach 2003:
8. Adjournment
Chair Parry adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Steven R. Goldmaker Jason Parry
Secretary Chair