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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_06.03.2024lz� Housing Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Monday,, June 3,,2024 y B7 16C01V '7 - It Waterworks Building, 809 Martin Luther King, ir Street. The City of Georgetown is committed to Com pliance W h the Ameri`��5—nswjTff-Wi ffffi-i��s—X7c-f -(,K07-7-T7T you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The following Members were in attendance: Present wereNikki Brennan, Christi Cowden, Michael D Charles, Alice L York Public Wishing to Address the Board table at the entrance to the meeting room. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the Board Liaison prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Board considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. if you wish to speak for six minutes, it is permissible to use another reque sto r' s granted time to speak. No more than six *,- and be present at the meeting. prior to the day the agenda for this mee ng is posted. Each speaker will be given three minutes to address the Board or Commission members. No action can be taken. 1. Regular Session 1.1 Meeting Minutes Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the February 12, 2024, regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Board -- Erica Metress, Planning Specialist Moved by Christi Cowden', seconded by Nikki Brennan to Approve the February 12, 2024, Housing Advisory Board meeting minutes. Motion Approved: 4- 0 Voting For: Nikki Brennan� Christi Cowden, Michael D Charles, Alice L York 1. B Housing Programs, Neighborhoods and Comprehensive Plan Action Item Discussion Staffing Update Housing Programs —Sources of Funding 2030 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Action Item Next Steps -Deliverables Next Housing Advisory Board Meeting Kimberly Spencer provided an overview of the purpose of today's meeting which included staffing updates, sources of funding for the housing programs, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Action item, and next steps. After the overview of today's meeting, Spencer began to speak on the sources of funding for the housing Board Member Charles inquired about the location of Shepard's Village. Spencer explained that It is located on 21 st street and acknowledged that the infrastructure project was completed through the Community Development Block Grant Program funds. Spencer recalled that Shepard's Village is still working through the final plat anV planned unit development aspect of the project. Board member Charles referred to the CDBG eligibility criteria with the objective to Ifeliminate slums and/or blight" as noted in staffs presentation and asked if that included commercial blights. Spencer confirmed that CDBG funds can be applied to infrastructure projects and home -related repairs but acknowledged that she did not have knowledge of CDBG funds being used in the past for commercial projects. Board Member Charles requested the full list of CDBG criteria of eligibility and inquireif, about the frequency of updates for the Eligible Census Block Groups for CDBG Application Map. Spencer acknowledged that the current map is the most updated version and explained that if there were a desire for a more updated map, that would require a door-to-door consensus. Board Member York asked if the service of 7 households was based on the application submitted last week. Spencer clarified that it is based on the amount that was applied for which would serve approximately 7 households. Board Member York asked if there was a minimum or maximum dollar amount of CDBG funds dedicated to each of the 7 households, Spencer explained that based on the eligibility criteria, there is no defined minimum or maximum per household. B o a rd M e a IL) e I- Y 0- I-k- 11-1 quirt-:.-d d-b- IoUt where 'the application is processed. Spencer explained that it is directly applied through Habitat for Humanity which is partnered with the City of Georgetown to facilitate the Home Repair Program. Spencer explained that the funds were not linked with Preservation Georgetown. Spencer continued the presentation with the next section pertaining to neighborhood associations. Board Member York referred to the previous HAB meeting in which a collaboration with Cindy Medrano, Public Engagement Coordinator, was mentioned to discuss missing HOA and Neighborhood Associations from the map. Spencer explained that there is a differentiation in the map that was presented during the last HAB meeting and clarified that the map included all registered and non -registered HOA and Neighborhood Association that have signed up for notification of land use developments within the 300- foot buffer of the project. Spencer projected the Neighborhood Association Notification Registration Form and discussion on the restrictions of the form ensued. Spencer continued to the section of Neighborhood Associations of the presentation. Board Member York asked if there is a possibility in changing the word association so that it does not prompt negative responses from residents. Board Member Charles mentioned that the question was discussed in the last HAB meeting. Board Member York mentioned that there is a non-profit that functions out of Tippit Middle School and noted that they may be aware of who the leaders are for the communities in that area. Spencer welcomed contact information of active participants in the targeted neighborhoods. Spencer continued to the next section regarding the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Housing Element Action Item 53 H.3.a. Board Member Cowden asked for the purpose of the rapid value increases. Spencer explained that the purpose is to consistently identify areas of focus and clarified that known changes in a neighborhood are tracked through possible metrics as seen in the staff presentation. Board Member Cowden asked if the purpose was to preserve more affordable housing options in the area. Spencer mentioned that aging in place is another element that can be benefited from knowing and addressing the data. Board Member York asked for the overarching goal of the metrics provided in the staff presentation. Spencer explained that the Housing Element Action comes from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan which includes the goal to ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods, for residents of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels. Spencer continued the presentation. Spencer asked the board for their opinions on the possible metrics provided in the staff presentation. Board Member Charles commented that the age of the home needs to be a factor of the metrics as seen from the Williamson Central Appraisal District and added that the classification of the home needs to have a measurable component. Board Member Charles recommended to use the Williamson Central Appraisal District as a starting point. of Member York mentioned targeting the San Jose and downtown neighborhoods. Board Member York suggested to add appraised value of the house, age of the house, and residents over the age of 65 to the list of metrics to consider. Spencer proposed changing the 3rd quarter HAB meeting from July 15th to a date in August. Board Members shared their availability with staff. Adjournment e minutes were approved at the meeting of 4x,4A,,� 2- (o. �2 2 Attest