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MINUTES
HOUSING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1685 MAIN STREET, ROOM 250
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Thursday, February 1, 2024
6:00 P.M
Call to Order
Chair Gray called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
Roll Call
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
List in order called during the meeting.
Present: Commissioner Analise Wells, Commissioner Dominic Gomez, Commissioner Gail Gordon, Commissioner Peter Borresen, Vice Chair Theresa Marasco, Chair Michelle Gray
Also present: Ayala Scott (Senior Development Analyst), James Kemper (Housing Program Manager), Patrick Komesu (Senior Administrative Analyst), Josh Kurpies (Council Office & Legislative Affairs Liaison), Ivette Gomez (Staff Assistant III)
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1. Public Input: Public input is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. State law prohibits the body from taking any action on items not listed on the agenda, including issues raised under this agenda item.
2. Public Input (Agenda Items Under SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS, CLOSED SESSION, CONSENT CALENDAR Only)
3. Special Agenda Items
a. Presentation by Ayala Scott (Senior Development Analyst). Discussion and possible action providing advisory recommendation(s) to City Council regarding recommendation of a development team for affordable housing on City-owned property near Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street (1217 Euclid Street, 1211-1217 Fourteenth Street and 1146 Sixteenth Street). (Staff Report)(A. Housing Element Appendix F, Figure F-7)(B. Housing Element Program 2.E)(C. Housing Commission Meeting Minutes, December 1, 2022)(D. Euclid, Fourteenth St. and Sixteenth St. Sites)(E. 1217 Euclid St., 1211-1217 14th St., 1146 16th St. RFP)(F.
City of Santa Monica Housing Trust Fund Plan)(G. Housing Element Appendix B (Housing Needs Assessment))(H. Abode Communities Proposal)(I. BRIDGE Housing Corporation Proposal)(J. Cesar Chavez Foundation_SUOS Proposal)(K. Community Corporation of Santa Monica Proposal)(L. EAH Housing Proposal)(M. Hollywood
Community Housing Corp. Proposal)(N. Housing Diversity Corporation Proposal)(O. Menorah Housing Foundation Proposal)(P.
W.O.R.K.S_CTY Housing Proposal)(Q. Harris & Associates Summary of Proposals)(R. Follow-up Questions and Answers, HCHC)
The Housing Commission, in support of increasing affordable home ownership in Santa Monica, would like for the team members to provide specific information about their history with home ownership programming and would like, whatever team that is chosen going forward, to actively incorporate consideration of homeownership opportunities in every part of the process.
Motion moved by Commissioner Borresen, seconded by Commissioner Gordon.
Voice vote; motion passes unanimously
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The Housing Commission is lending their support, with caveats that this is based on the information the Housing Commission has in front of them, and that the Housing Commission has unaddressed concerns about the participation of The People Concern, to the development team that staff has recommended.
Motion moved by Vice Chair Marasco, seconded by Commissioner Wells.
Aye: Commissioner Wells, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Borresen, Vice Chair Marasco, Chair Gray
Abstain: Commissioner Gomez
Voice vote; motion passes
b. SMHA Annual/Administrative Plan – Presentation of the Santa Monica Housing Authority (SMHA) draft FY2024-25 Annual Plan and Administrative Plan, discussion, and possible action regarding recommendation(s) to City Council concerning the draft Plans c. Presentation by Josh Kurpies, Council Office & Legislative Affairs Liaison, on the Informational Item on a City-wide registry of non-rent controlled rental units. Discussion and possible action providing advisory recommendation(s) to City Council regarding the Informational Item
The Housing Commission recommends that the administration of any City-wide Rental Data Base be separate from the Rent Control Data Base, separate from the Housing Division, and administered by an independent body.
Motion moved by Commissioner Borresen, seconded by Vice Chair Marasco.
Voice vote; motion passes unanimously
5. Consent Calendar
a. January 4, 2024 Minutes
Commissioner Borresen moved to approve the January 4, 2024 Minutes. Seconded by Vice Chair Marasco. Voice vote.
Aye: Commissioner Wells, Commissioner Borresen, Commissioner Gomez, Vice Chair Marasco, Chair Gray
Absent: Commissioner Gordon left the dais during vote and did not return Voice vote; motion passes
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Adjournment
Chair Gray adjourned the meeting at 11:09 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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(Name) (Name)
Secretary Chair