HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_01.27.2025Housing Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday,, January 27,. 2025
The Georgetown Housing Advisory Board met on Monday, January 27, 2U5 at 230 Pm at Historic
Light and Waterworks Building, 809 Martin Luther King, Jr Street.
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The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Nikki Brennan, Wendy S Cash, Regina A Watson, Erik C Crawford, Christi
Cowden, Michael D Charles, Alice L York
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1. Regular Session
1.A Meeting MinuteS
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2021
regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Board -- Erica Metress, Planning Specialis
Moved by Michael D Charles-, seconded by Regina A Watson to Approve the minutes
from the October 21, 2024, regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Board as written.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Nikki Brennan, Wendy S Cash, Regina A Watson, Christi Cowden, Michael
D Charles, Alice L York
Voting Against: None
1. B 2025 Goals
Presentation and Discussion on completed, ongoing, and outstanding 2030
Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Action Items. Selection and Identification of next
steps for an outstanding action item to be completed by the Board as a goal for 2025 --
Kimberly Spencer, Assistant Planning Director
Zane Brown, Management Analyst, provided a review of the last HAB meeting to
include the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and discussions on neighborhood metrics.
Board Member Charles raised concerns about the pilot program's impact on ad valorem
tax and the need to track metrics to ensure it meets estimates. Board Member Charles
requested updates on area median income explang the need for current data to
make informed decisions. Board Member York questioned the outdate data in the 2030
Comprehensive Plan and requested for updated demographic and income statistics. Clark
confirmed that staff keeps population estimates and agreed to update the department's
website with current AM I data and other relevant metrics.
Discussion and clarification on the Housing Advisory Board's role and responsibilities with
regard to reviewing and recommending housing developments for the City Council's
review. It was noted that the board's discussions and resolutions are included in the City
Council's review process.
Clark provided an overview of the Comprehensive Plan's goals and action items,
focusing on housing and neighborhoods. Clark listed completed action items and
discussed ongoing action items. Clark continued on to outline the remaining action
items for the board to consider and discuss.
Brown asked the board to identify patterns and observations in the action items that
were reviewed. Board Member Watson emphasized the importance of working with
neighborhoods and building community strength.
Brown asked the board to identify possible impacts that the HAB would have in the
community. Board Member Cowden highlighted the importance of ensuring that the 2030
Comprehensive Plan remains relevant and pertinent to the community when making
decisions. Board Member Watson highlighted that working directly with the
neighborhoods would impact the community. Board Member Charles shared the need in
updated data and strategic partnerships to share with the community. Board Member
York echoed Board Member Charles and added support for affordable housing. Board
Member Watson suggested in exploring innovative affordable housing
solutions and staying informed on industry trends. Discussion on the Mueller
401evelopment as a model for higher density, affordable housing that still maintains a
neighborhood feel.
6roWh trahSitioned the discussion to selecting goals ana common Themes Trom TM —
action items in previous discussions. Board Member Charles emphasized the
importance of tracking metrics and reviewing action items before planning further.
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Brown outlined the process for selecting the next goal, focusing on alignment with current
and timely opportunities. Board Member Cowden suggested that the board could adapt
the Build B.E.S.T program to align with their goals, emphasizing the ► of
community involvement. Board Member York proposed prioritizing the 0 owing action
items- H.2.f, H. 1.c, H.2.d, and H I 3.a. Chair Cash requested an overview of the City of
Piano's B.E.S.T. program • the next meeting. Chair Cash summarized the
discussion points as prioritizing H.2.f and H.1.c, and the continued exploration of H.2.d,
The board agreed with the prioritization of action item H.2.f.
Adjournment
These minutes were approved at the meeting of
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