APPROVED MINUTES
SUNNYVALE HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
January 25, 2006
The Housing & Human Services Commission met in a regular session in the West Conference Room at 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale City Hall, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, on January 25, 2006 at 7:09 p.m. with Chairperson Chad Steward presiding.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present: Chair Chad Steward, Commissioners Anne Andersen; Micki Falk; Damon Kali; Charles Keeler; Patrick Meyering; Timothy Persyn, and Jana Seshadri
Commission Members Unexcused Absent: None
Commission Excused Absent: Vice-Chair James Callan
Staff: Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer, and Alice Gamboa-Navas, Administrative Aide
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Minutes
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Commissioner Keeler made a motion to approve the Draft Minutes of November 16, 2005. Commissioner Seshadri seconded. Motion carried 4-4 with Commissioners Andersen, Falk, Kali, and Persyn abstain and Vice Chair Callan absent. |
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Introduction of New Commissioners
The Chair, Chad Steward asked that each of the new members of the Housing and Human Services Commission introduce themselves and provide a summary of their background and experiences. The existing commissioners introduced themselves. On behalf of the Commission, Chair Steward welcomed the new commissioners.
B. Discussion of Staff Report of Proposed Modifications to Human Services Policy for Outside Groups
Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer, presented an overview of the proposed outside groups funding process and summarized the Report to Commission staff report that is to be presented to the City Council, in a Report to Council.
There was a discussion regarding the proposed modifications. The Commission expressed several concerns one of which is that they felt that under the proposed policy the Commission may not be able to recommend to City Council funding for human services agencies not eligible for Community Development Block Grant funding.
Staff clarified some of the concerns expressed and also responded to Commission questions regarding the bifurcation of the proposed changes to the funding process and the list of agencies that are currently receiving General Fund, CDBG or both funding resources.
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Commissioner Persyn made a motion to continue the discussion of the proposed funding process to the February 22, 2006 meeting. Commissioner Seshadri seconded. |
Comm. Persyn commented that he would like more time to review the staff report and to afford the new Commissioners the opportunity to understand the outside group funding process.
Comm. Seshadri concurred.
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Motion carried unanimously 8-0 with Vice Chair Callan absent. |
Staff will provide the Commission a copy of the Report to Council Reports (RTCs) for funding of outside group agencies during the last 2-3 years.
C. Discussion of the Outside Group Funding Process for FY 2006/07
Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer, explained that Fiscal Year 2006/07 is the second year of the cycle for agencies receiving funding as part of the outside group funding process. She stated that the Commission will receive assessment reports on these agencies’ who received funding during FY 2004/05, and a performance report of all funded outside group agencies’ for the first six months of FY 2005/06. Based on the agencies’ performance and the funding levels available, the Commission will then make recommendations for FY 2006/07.
D. 2006 Work Plan
Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer, presented the draft 2006 Work Plan. She explained the purpose of the Work Plan and its driving factors.
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Commissioner Falk made a motion to approve the Draft 2006 Work Plan as submitted. Commissioner Andersen seconded. |
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Motion carried unanimously 8-0 with Vice Chair Callan absent. |
- Discussion of FY 2005/06 Study Issue Process
Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer, provided the Commission with the results of the 2006 Study Issues assigned to Community Development that were ranked by the City Council in December 2005. She noted that there were 54 proposed study issues for Community Development. She added that the Commission’s proposed study issue on Marketing Tools to Encourage and Solicit Development of New Affordable Housing Projects ranked 11th.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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· Staff Comments
Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer, reported on the City’s joint efforts with Mountain View, Palo Alto and Gilroy for solicitation of fair housing services in North Santa Clara County and the City of Gilroy. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for fair housing services has been issued and responses are due on Wednesday, February 22. The fair housing services provided include investigation, counseling and legal referrals for victims of housing discrimination, community education, and outreach on fair housing laws and practices; and research, analysis and reporting for City staff and officials regarding fair housing practices.
Ms. Yurutucu reported that Project Sentinel, the currently contracted fair housing services provider, will not conduct a poster contest this year. Instead, they will coordinate a one day workshop for community participants on various topics.
Further, Ms. Yurutucu reported that the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Affordable Housing Projects as part of FY 2006/07, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. The responses to the RFP are due on Tuesday, February 21, 2006.
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
Chair Steward adjourned the meeting at 8:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Annabel Yurutucu
Housing Officer