Agenda

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NOTICE AND AGENDA

HOUSING COMMISSION
THURSDAY
MAY 28, 2020

VIRTUAL MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING
211 WEST ASPEN AVENUE
1:00 P.M.

Call to Order

Roll Call

NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means.

ROSS ALTENBAUGH
KAIJAYLAAN BEATTIE
ERIC DAVIS
MELINDA DEBOER-AYREY
NICOLE ELLMAN

CATHERINE ESQUIVEL
KAREN FLORES
KHARA HOUSE
CHRIS KEMMERLY
DEVONNA MCLAUGHLIN

MOSES MILAZZO
ERIN O'LOUGHLIN
TAD RIGGS

Public Comment

At this time, any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within their jurisdiction that is not scheduled before the Commission on that day. Due to Open Meeting Laws, the Commission cannot discuss or act on items presented during this portion of the agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting, February 27, 2020.

Approve the minutes of the February 27, 2020 Housing Commission Meeting


5.		GENERAL BUSINESS

	A.	Recap and Debrief of 2020 Housing Bond

6.		DISCUSSION ITEMS

	A.	Flagstaff Zoning Code

		Discussion and Input.

	B.	Discussion and Updates on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Resolutions Passed by City Council: Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-25: A Resolution amending the 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan to reallocate 2019/2020 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program funds and allocate Community Development Block Grant Program COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds and authorizing submission of the amended 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-26: A Resolution approving the City of Flagstaff 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Action on Reallocation of General Funds to Coconino County Health and Human Services Eviction Prevention Program: Approval of the transfer of one-time general fund dollars in the amount of $59,000 currently reserved for the Mobile Home Assistance for Displaced Residents Program to the Coconino County Health and Human Services Eviction Prevention and Housing Stabilization Program.

		There are no recommended actions from staff and the presentation is informational only.

7.		INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO/FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS, STAFF, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS

8.		ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE

The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted at Flagstaff City Hall on , at a.m./p.m. This notice has been posted on the City's website and can be downloaded at www.flagstaff.az.gov.

Dated this day of , 2020.

__________________________________________
Leah Bloom, Housing Section


Housing Commission		4.A.

DATE:	05/28/2020
SUBJECT:	Consideration and Approval of Minutes: Housing Commission Meeting, February 27, 2020.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes of the February 27, 2020 Housing Commission Meeting
Executive Summary:
Minutes of Commission meeting are the requirement of Arizona Revised Statutes and, additionally, provide a method of informing the public of discussions and actions taken by the Housing Commission.

Attachments
02.27.20 Minutes


Housing Commission		6.A.

Co-Submitter:	Dan Symer, Zoning Code Manager
DATE:	05/28/2020
SUBJECT:	Flagstaff Zoning Code

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion and Input.
Executive Summary:
Presentation by Dan Symer, Zoning Code Manager regarding Flagstaff Zoning Code.

Attachments
Flagstaff Zoning Code


Housing Commission		6.B.

Co-Submitter:	Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator
DATE:	05/28/2020
SUBJECT:	Discussion and Updates on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Resolutions Passed by City Council: Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-25: A Resolution amending the 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan to reallocate 2019/2020 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program funds and allocate Community Development Block Grant Program COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds and authorizing submission of the amended 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-26: A Resolution approving the City of Flagstaff 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan and authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Action on Reallocation of General Funds to Coconino County Health and Human Services Eviction Prevention Program: Approval of the transfer of one-time general fund dollars in the amount of $59,000 currently reserved for the Mobile Home Assistance for Displaced Residents Program to the Coconino County Health and Human Services Eviction Prevention and Housing Stabilization Program.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
There are no recommended actions from staff and the presentation is informational only.
Executive Summary:
Kristine Pavlik, Housing and Grants Administrator will provide an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Development Block Grant - COVID (CDBG-CV) funds. Kristine will present the two resolutions approved by Flagstaff City Council and reallocation of general funds to Coconino County on May 19, 2020.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan, CAAP, and/or Strategic Plan:
Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region. Policy NH.1.1. Preserve and enhance existing neighborhoods. Goal NH.4. All housing is safe and sanitary. Policy NH.4.1. Expand the availability of affordable housing throughout the region by preserving existing housing, including housing for very low-income persons. Policy NH.4.3.Address accessibility issues and other housing barriers to persons with disabilities or special needs. Policy NH.4.4. Encourage green practices in housing construction and rehabilitation that support durable, healthy, and energy efficient homes. Policy NH.4.5. Renovate the existing housing stock to conserve energy and reduce utility and maintenance costs for owners and occupants. Policy NH.4.7. Enforce compliance with fair housing laws. Goal NH.5. Eliminate homelessness. Policy NH.5.1. Provide adequate resources for families with children experiencing homelessness. Policy NH.5.2. Provide adequate resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. Policy NH.5.3. Support and expand programs that prevent homelessness. Policy NH.5.4. Make transitional housing resources available to populations experiencing homelessness.
Previous Council Decision on This:
Staff received Council direction on local priorities during the January 29^th, 2019 Council meeting. Those priorities the following: Provide Housing (rental and ownership) Serve those experiencing homelessness Neighborhood Revitalization (Target Neighborhoods are La Plaza Vieja, Pine Knoll, Sunnyside, Southside) Workforce Job Training Education/ Early Childhood Development. Staff received Council direction on funding recommendations for the use of 2020/2021 CDBG and CDBG-CV funding during the May 12, 2020, Council work session. At the April 24, 2020, Budget Retreat City Council directed staff to move $59,000 in the City of Flagstaff General Funds currently reserved for the Mobile Home Assistance for Displaced Residents program to the Coconino County Health and Human Services’ Eviction Prevention and Housing Stabilization program. Attached Resolutions were approved by Council on May 19, 2020.

Attachments
Resolution 2020-25
Resolution 2020-26
CDBG and CDBG-CV Presentation