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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_03.28.2022City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board Minutes March 28, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. 809 Martin Luther King Jr. Street Board Membersipresent: Wendy Cash; Nikki Brennan, Regina Watson, Christi Cowden Board Member(s) absent: Charles Collins, Eric Marin, Linda Sloan Staff present in -person: Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director and Stephanie McNickle, Planning Specialist The Meeting was opened by Chair Wendy Cash at 3:31 p.m. Public Wishing to Address the Board A. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than those posted on the agenda. Legislative Regular Agenda B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Board. - Stephanie McNickle, Planning Technician Motion by Board member Brennan to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021, Housing Advisory Board meeting. Second by Board member Watson. Approved. (3-0) Board Member Cowden abstained. C. Discussion and possible action to approve meeting time, date and place for 2022-2023 year. Discussion by Board members and staff. Motion by Chair Cash to set the meeting date for the 3ra Monday of the month starting at 2:30pm. Second by Board Member Watson. Motion Amended by Chair Cash to set the meeting place at The Historic Light and Water Works Building located at 809 Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Second by Board Member Watson. Approved. (4-0) D. Nomination and selection of Vice -chair and Secretary for the 2022-23 year. Motion by Board Member Watson to nominate Board Member Brennan as Vice -chair. Second by Chair Cash. Approved. 4-0 Motion by Chair Cash to nominate Board Member Watson as Secretary. Second by Board Member Brennon. Approved. 4-0 E. Presentation and discussion on the roles and responsibilities of the HAB. - Nat Waggoner, Asst. Planning Dir. - Long Range Nat Waggoner gave a powerpoint presentation reviewing the Housing Advisory Board Page 1 Minutes March 28, 2022 • Mission of the Department. • Housing Advisory Board's Bylaws and Meeting procedures. Nat Waggoner gave a brief review of the bylaws and stated the last time the bylaws have been updated was 2016. Staff stated updates can be made. Bylaw updates will be reviewed by legal and then approved by City Council. Section 1.2. Purpose. The Board is established or the purpose of ensuring that the City has affordable housing for residents at all income levels. The Board is responsibly for providing long-range housing research and policy recommendations with the housing element of the City's comprehensive plan. The Board is also responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding housing developments that request City support for state and federal funding. See Ordinance Chapter 2.116. Board members reviewed over the Purpose of the Housing Advisory Board as stated in the Bylaws and asked if any purposes have been carried out by the Board in terms of long-range research and then ensuring the City has enough affordable housing. Staff stated the previous Board Chair served as part of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Housing Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Staff stated the Board wa.s very involved in the process. Staff also stated the Board has also asked for research in the past. The Board discussed the purpose of the bylaws which states, ensuring that the Citil has a. ordable housing -for residents at all income levels and how do we reach that goal. Staff stated there is some data that is being updated and can be brought to the Board. Staff reviewed over the housing profile and stated it is being updated. Discussion regarding the Housing Tax Credits Resolution process. Staff stated there is a.running total of tax credit units Staff and Board additional discussions regarding the Components of the Housing Elements — 2030 goal - To ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages backgrounds and income levels. Discussion regarding diversity and workforce housing. Discussion regarding the data .collected is dated 2016. The board stated the housing has changed dramatically just in the last 18-20 months and the whole housing situation has changed. Currently there is zero housing availability. Discussion on how to present to Council. Staff stated they will bring the Council Priorities for Housing along with the Housing Element Toolkit to the next meeting. The Board asked if staff could possibly bring any key data figures from the Housing Element for the three priorities. (Affordability, Preservation, Housing Advisory Board Page 2 Minutes March 28, 2022 Diversity) Staff stated they will also bring a draft work plan for May though December. Staff also stated they will bring the Housing Element Subarea Profile during a summer ,meeting. F. Presentar�lonand discussion onthe submission ofthe application to Wilhams, bn County to request2022CommurdtyDevelopmentBlockGrant (CDBG)ft,mding—NatWaggoner,Assistant Planning Director- Long Range Staff stated they will be submitting an application for the 2022 Community Developrrient Block Grant funding and gave a history of how much and where the money has been used in the past 17 years. Staff stated the City of Georgetown is requesting $150,000. for the Home Repair Program. Qualifications for eligibility of funds can be determined on an area basis (47% or greater of households make 80% of Area Medium Income or less) or a household basis (household makes 80% of Area Median Income or less). The Williamson County CDBG program is governed by the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, which was adopted in 2019. This plan defines priorities, populations and project types that are eligible for funding. Staff stated 2018 project was to build a bus stop and that has been completed. The 2019 funds have been exhausted for the Home Repair Program. Staff reviewed the Shepherd's Village project owned by Habitat for Humanity. Staff showed the Board an eligible census block groups for CDBG applications. Board member Brennan gave an update on Housing Authority grants and funds being used. She also stated they will apply for money and generally receive $250,00.-$300,000. She informed the Board what the City of Georgetown owns and repairs, and what Housing Advisory own and need to repair which is expensive. G. Presentation and discussionof regional hx4g ha-dsand City Council special sessionhd3/1/2022. - Nat Waggoner, Asst. Planning Dir. - Long Range Staff reviewed over a power point presentation packet by RCLCP Real Estate Advisors. Staff stai;ed Austin is in the top 20 regarding fastest growning and leads in the percent of growth. In the past ten years Austin's average annual employment growth is 3.7%. The average annual population growth is 2.8%. Staff cor linued to share the PowerPoint presentation that included information for: Historical and Projected Growth Regional Employment Growth Regional Household Distribution Regional Housing Market Development Patterns Williamson County Housing Market Housing Advisory Board Page 3 Minutes March 28, 2022 Median Income — Moderate Growth Housing Affordability — Rising Unaffordability The Board reviewed and discussed the "For Sale Housing Communities' along the SH 130 corridor. Discussion on rentals in the Georgetown area that are a great alternative to purchasing a home. It was stated rental is sometimes the only option. It was also stated and discussed that investors are purchasing properties which makes it challenging for individuals who want to purchase. Staff reviewed with the Board the "Board a Housing Tour Project Details" report. The Board wanted to know Council's reaction. It was stated that landscape, masonry and uniformity was discussed. The Board questioned how do we find a balance of building a development that is more affordable and will not deteriorate in ten years. Staff stated Council did discuss they want more diversity in housing developments. Staff reviewed task and stated the next meeting will be in April. Motion to Adjourn. Approved (4-0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Approve , Wendy Cash, Chair Attest, Linda Sloan, S� Housing Advisory Board Page 4 Minutes March 28, 2022