CITY OF SUNNYVALE
HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
APPROVED MINUTES
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
7:00PM
City Hall - West Conference Room
Sunnyvale City Hall
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Nancy Smith; Comms. Vinay Bannai; Al Iannotti; Pradeep Joshi; Narendra Pathak and Chad Steward
EXCUSED ABSENCE: Comm. Elaine Rowan and Mario Silveira
STAFF: Annabel Yurutucu, Housing Officer and Anna Alderette, Sr. Office Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chair Smith at 7:05 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES of February 25, 2004
Comm. Pathak made a motion to approve the Draft Minutes of February 25, 2004, and Comm. Iannotti seconded. Motion unanimous 5-0, with Comms. Bannai, Rowan and Silveira absent.
3. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
No items.
Comm. Bannai arrived at 7:20 p.m.
4. COMMISSION NEW BUSINESS
A. Staff Report on funding recommendations for CDBG/HOME 2004-2005 FY.
Ms. Yurutucu presented the following overview:
- Catholic Charities Shared Housing performance issues.
- Staff’s recommendations may not include funding Support Network for Battered Women due to 2003-04FY monitoring findings.
- 2nd year of a two-year funding cycle.
B. Commission votes on CDBG/HOME funding recommendations for 2004-2005 FY.
Comm. Steward asked what the available budget is for 2004-05FY.
Ms. Yurutucu responded approximately, $303,500.
Comm. Steward made a motion to reduce the funding award for Catholic Charities Shared Housing Program from $16,500 to $11,000, due to the agency’s performance; and awarding an additional amount of $2,750 to 2nd Harvest Food Bank and Sunnyvale Comm. Services, and $492.00 to Mid-Peninsula Alano Club, Comm. Iannotti seconded. Motion unanimous 6-0, with Comms. Rowan and Silveira absent.
Following were the final funding recommendations:
|
Agency Name & Activity Name |
HHSC Recommend
04-05 PY |
|
Catholic Charities - Long Term Ombudsman |
13,060 |
|
Catholic Charities - Shared Housing |
11,000 |
|
Clara-Mateo Alliance |
5,000 |
|
Community Association for Rehabilitation CAR |
5,950 |
|
Cupertino Community Services |
14,670 |
|
Emergency Hsg. Consortium - EHC |
58,720 |
|
First United Meth.-Senior Nutrition |
23,742 |
|
Friends for Youth - Mentoring |
18,750 |
|
Mid-Peninsula Alano Club |
5,000 |
|
Project Match-Senior Housing |
11,193 |
|
Second Harvest Food Bank - Brown Bag |
8,360 |
|
Senior Adults Legal Assistance |
11,030 |
|
Sunnyvale Community Services |
80,283 |
|
Support Network for Battered Women |
24,000 |
|
The Health Trust-Meals on Wheels |
12,750 |
Commission included the following comment:
Support Network for Battered Women will be funded, subject to compliance with staff’s request(s), regarding the agency’s 2002-03 monitoring findings.
Motion for EHC – Our House Youth Shelter:
Comm. Pathak made a motion to support the project (EHC – Our House Youth Shelter) in the amount of $50,000, Comm. Iannotti seconded. Motion unanimous 6-0, with Comms. Rowan and Silveira absent.
Motion for First Community Housing – Acquisition of 940 W. Weddell:
Comm. Steward made a motion to support the project (First Community Housing – Acquisition of 940 W. Weddell) in the amount of 1 million, Comm. Iannotti seconded. Motion carried 5-1, with Comm. Bannai abstaining, Comms. Rowan and Silveira absent.
Comm. Bannai voiced that due to presentations taking place during his absence at the last two meetings, and lack of knowledge of the project, he abstained.
Commission included the following comment:
The commission strongly supports and believes that in order for the project to be viable, recommends approval as originally proposed that would include 3 bedroom units.
8:40 p.m. - Meeting Break
8:45 p.m. –Meeting Reconvened
C. Staff Report on CHDO/Operating Request for Proposal (RFP) process and funding recommendations.
Ms. Yurutucu presented the following overview:
- Organizations that are not currently City of Sunnyvale designated CHDO’s can also apply, but will need to submit an application to become a designated CHDO.
- Up to $70,000 may become available in HOME funds over the two-year period.
- Improves neighborhood conditions, by acquiring and rehabilitating properties.
- In addition of awarding CHDO funds, the award of HOME, CDBG, and City housing fund dollars may also be granted.
- Two proposals were received, Emergency Housing Consortium/Project Match (joint proposal project) and Charities Housing.
Chair Smith asked if the funding is seed money for the new programs.
Ms. Yurutucu responded that it is seed money for projects that will provide affordable housing.
Comm. Pathak asked is CHDO’s were experimental projects.
Ms. Yurutucu responded $70,000 over a two-year period, each year receiving $35,000.
Comm. Bannai asked if the agencies currently have owned units.
Ms. Yurutucu responded “no” and added that the agency would need to go out and find possible project units.
Comm. Steward asked if CHDO agencies being funded for these types of projects would have performance goals.
Ms. Yurutucu responded “yes” and added that they would have a contract that would include a scope of goals.
D. Commission votes on CHDO/Operating funding recommendations for 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 FY depending on performance.
Comm. Pathak made a motion to support the funding of the development of first time homebuyer projects by both Charities Housing and Emergency Housing Consortium. In addition, added that if EHC/Project Match meet performance goals that they be supported at a higher level of funding in the future, Comm. Joshi seconded. Motion unanimous 6-0. Comms. Rowan and Silveira absent.
5. COMMISSION OLD BUSINESS
No items.
6. HOUSING OFFICER’S REPORT
A. Fair Housing Poster Contest Announcement.
Ms. Yurutucu voiced that one of the activities for Project Sentinel’s contract requirements is to hold a Fair Housing event; and that the agency is currently conducting a Fair Housing poster contest. She stated that the awards will be presented to the winners at the next (4/28/04) HHSC meeting.
B. Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Information Update
Ms. Yurutucu presented an update (810 applications received, Sub-committee possibly meeting on 4/17/04, database was developed, etc.) She voiced that one applicant had hardship issues, and requested review of her status.
7. OPEN FORUM
No items.
8. REPORT ON COUNCIL MEETINGS
Comm. Joshi voiced that there were no items relating to HHSC at the 4/6/04 Council meeting.
9. ORAL COMMUNICATION
A. Housing & Human Services Commission.
Comm. Iannotti voiced that he may be resigning from the commission, before the next HHSC meeting.
B. Staff
Ms. Yurutucu voiced that the FY2004-05 RTC & Action Plan will be on the Council’s agenda on 5/11/04.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Anna Alderette
Recording Secretary