HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022, 3:30 P.M.
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE VIRTUAL MEETING
City of Arts & Innovation TELEPHONE PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENT: Chair Edwards, Vice Chair Plascencia, and Member Cervantes ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Carmen Soto, Michelle Davis, Lea Dessing, Phaedra Norton, Lorissa Villareal, Paloma Montes, and Mary Kopaskie-Brown
ALSO PRESENT: Jessica Alcocer, Toya Vick, Emma Li, Avalon Edwards, Julie Cooper, Darin Smith, Alexandra Beltran, and Vonya
Chair Edwards convened the meeting at 3:31p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Gabby from Planning for Community Action and Environmental Justice spoke in support of inclusionary housing, John Miller spoke in support of home affordability, Jeff Raymond, Anabel Navarez, Luz Gallegos and Corrine Parker spoke in support of inclusionary housing, Maribel Nunez spoke in support of inclusionary housing and development of housing trust, and Romina Martinez spoke in support of inclusionary housing and affordable home ownership.
HOUSING BARRIERS FACED BY FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES Following discussion, it was moved by Chair Edwards and seconded by Member Cervantes to (1) receive and order filed the presentation by Starting Over, Inc., on housing barriers faced by formerly incarcerated people and their families; (2) have Starting Over, Inc., make a presentation to the Human Relations Commission on Fair Chance Housing Ordinance addressing Crime Free Multi-Housing; (3) return to this Committee with a report on what is in the City ordinances and data the City has access to; and (4) direct staff to solicit input from formerly incarcerated people and community based organizations in the creation of the 5 year plan to address homelessness. The motion carried unanimously.
SANTA ANA RIVER BOTTOM ENCAMPMENT RESPONSE PLAN
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed an update on Santa Ana River Bottom Encampment Response Plan.
HOUSING AUTHORITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed an update on Housing Authority affordable housing projects.
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022, 3:30 P.M.
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE VIRTUAL MEETING
City of Arts & Innovation TELEPHONE PUBLIC COMMENTS
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAMS FEASIBILITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed an update on the Inclusionary Housing Program feasibility and economic impacts.
FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed an update on the Five-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Vice Chair Plascencia requested a discussion regarding CityNet assisting with CalTrans issues on freeways. Member Cervantes requested a report on payments received through 211 United Way and how the City determines the vendor and authorizes funds.
Chair Edwards requested update from staff at future committee meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Csak
CARMEN SOTO
Deputy City Clerk
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