HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01072014 - C.51RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the 2013 Advisory Body Annual Report for the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC), as
recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Fund impact. Costs to staff the committee were paid by Community Development Block Grant, and
HOME Investment Partnerships Act funds.
BACKGROUND:
Board policy requires that regular and ongoing board, commission, or committees shall annually report on its
activities, accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification, and proposed work plan or
objectives for the following year.
ANNUAL REPORT
1. Activities: The AHFC met in February to consider applications for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds. Projects recommended for funding included
construction of three multifamily apartment projects located in
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ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/07/2014 APPROVED AS
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Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kara Douglas 674-7880
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 7, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 51
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director
Date:January 7, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2013 Advisory Body Annual Report for the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Antioch, Oakley, and Walnut Creek; and a two homeownerships projects located in Bay Point. The committee also
recommended funds for the Neighborhood Preservation Program and Healthy Homes, which provide rehabilitation
loans and grants to low income homeowners. The AHFC met again in May to consider another two applications. The
AHFC recommended that the Board of Supervisors allocate funds to renovate bathrooms at the Central County
Homeless Shelter and provide additional funds to a new multi-family senior projects in El Cerrito.
2. Accomplishments: The AHFC reviewed 15 applications and provided funding recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors through the Department of Conservation and Development. Committee members provide a critical
review of the projects which ensures substantial leverage of CDBG and HOME funds.
3. Attendance/Representation: The AHFC committee achieved a quorum at both meetings. The West County
Representative seat is vacant. The current members primarily represent West and Central County. The AHFC strives
to have a diverse committee. Kara Douglas staffed the committee.
4. Training/Certification: There has not been any special training in the past year. Staff provides information to
committee members on webinars that provide information on related topics.
5. Proposed Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year: In 2014, the AHFC will meet at least once, probably in February.
Additional meetings will be held if applications are received during the year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board would not have a 2013 report on the Affordable Housing Finance Committee.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The AHFC reviews and makes recommendations on many types of affordable housing projects. Some of these meet
Goal 3 on the Children’s Report Card: Families are Economically Self Sufficient.