HOUSING COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
13220 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHINO, CA 91710
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
4:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The January 13, 2025 Special Meeting of the Housing Committee was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Burton in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Burton and Council Member Christopher Flores ABSENT: NONE.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
DISCUSSION
1. Housing Committee Updates. Discussion related to Housing Committee updates.
Chris Corbin, Deputy Director of Development Services, provided a report on the item.
Mr. Corbin provided updates regarding City property, opportunities for affordable housing, and the incorporation of the General Plan update.
The Committee discussed the widening of Monte Vista at Chino Avenue and the current and future use of the railroad in the City.
The Committee discussed the opportunities available for housing for the unsheltered population in the City, including potential partnerships.
2. Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Funding. Discussion regarding PLHA Funding - 5-Year Plan Proposal.
Traci Rossetti-Smith, Senior Management Analyst, provided a report on the item.
Ms. Rossetti-Smith presented two options for use of the PLA grant funding, including homeownership support and rental assistance program expansion options for residents.
The Committee discussed past housing programs offered by the City and discussed ideas around uses for the grant funds.
3. Home Improvement Policy Revisions and Loan Assumptions. Discussion regarding policy revisions to the Home Improvement Policy and Loan Assumptions.
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Traci Rossetti-Smith, Senior Management Analyst, and Chris Corbin, Deputy Director of Development Services, provided a report on the item.
Ms. Rossetti-Smith presented details of the recommended policy changes to the Home Improvement Policy and Loan Assumptions.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton expressed concern over $15,000 loans being insufficient for homes with red-tag violations.
Council Member Flores recommended case-by-case evaluations for applicants who meet income limits to qualify for loans but may have assets.
Mr. Corbin discussed proposed changes to loan assumptions. He noted an increase in cases where a homeowner passes away and the loan may be assumed by heirs.
Staff anticipated bringing the policy changes to the City Council for consideration by March, 2025. The Committee expressed support for policy changes.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m. The next meeting of the Housing Committee will take place as needed, in these Council Chambers with at least 72 hours notice per the requirements of the Ralph ngamaga
NATALIE GONZAGA, CITY CLERK
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