LOCAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2000

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ATTENDANCE: Michael Bunn (MB), Tim Hazel (TH), Scott Campbell (SC) Laura Shufelt

Meeting called to order at 4:06 pm. No public statements were made.

NEW BUSINESS: MB proposed changing PLHP meeting time to 8am at the Grace Goviea building. After discussion, it was agreed that morning meetings held in a more quiet location would be far more productive. Time change to take effect immediately following the approval of Barbara Sullivan and Judith Oset. PLHP needs to determine if Judith Oset is still our staff liaison. If not, do we have one?

OLD BUSINESS (revisited): TH recently spoke with Clem Silva regarding the Shank Painter project and his failure to receive funding. Mr. Silva described his disappointment and frustration with the process that forced him to jump through hoops and reconfigure his building plans only to be denied funding. He felt “duped”. Discussion ensued regarding what options were open to Mr. Silva and what actions the PLHP could take to further support this project. The general consensus was that the funding was denied almost solely based on the opinions of one person: Ed Allard. Furthermore, it was felt that Mr. Allard was in no way familiar enough with the project to wield so much influence over it. TH made a motion to draft a letter to Jane Wallis Gumbel, Director of DHCD, noting the PLHP’s frustration and disappointment with the non-funding of the project. This letter would include our concerns that this decision would act as a disincentive to others contemplating similar projects. Through this letter, the PLHP would request an explanation of the non-funding decision. MB seconded motion. All in favor.

OLD BUSINESS: TAP (CCC) Technical Assistance Program

Laura Shufelt led a discussion regarding the 10% of Land Bank funds to be used for affordable housing and how these funds could best be used. The Open Space purchase of the Locke property was also discussed including the possibility of purchasing part of land for affordable housing. MB advised against this idea. It was agreed that the PLHP preferred the rehab of existing structures to new development. It was agreed that Laura would work with the PLHP to develop a spending plan and to seek answers to the following questions and concerns:

Can funds be used to purchase only land, or only structures?

Can funds be given to private developers or only non-profits?

Funds for affordable housing – full 10% or up to 10%? If we don’t spend it will

Open Space Committee spend it first? Is there any urgency to act or is it wiser to wait?

What spending authority do we have, if any? Must expenditures be approved by ATM?

Meeting adjourned at 5:15pm

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 8am at Grace Goveia Building