HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12152015 - C.81RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the 2015 Advisory Body Annual Report for the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC).
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 boards, commissions, or committees shall annually report on
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 January for a study session on sources of affordable housing financing. The
committee met on March 16, 2015, to consider 10 applications for $12.5 million in Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds. The committee met on March 30, 2015, to
reconsider funding recommendations made for two projects. Final funding recommendations included construction of
283 affordable apartments in 4 multifamily apartment projects located in Walnut Creek, El Cerrito, North Richmond
and San Pablo. The committee also recommended funds for a supportive housing project in Knightsen. Additional
recommendations were to fund the Neighborhood Preservation Program, Healthy Homes, and Home Repair,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/15/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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
925-674-7880
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: December 15, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 81
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:December 15, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2015 Advisory Body Annual Report for the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
which provide rehabilitation loans and grants to low income homeowners. The AHFC met again in September and
recommended CDBG funds be awarded to Eden Housing Development for the rehabilitation of the East Bluff
apartments in Pinole.
2. Accomplishments: The AHFC reviewed 10 applications and provided funding recommendations to support
construction of 283 units of affordable housing 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 3 meetings and 1 study session. There are
two current vacancies. 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 2016, the AHFC may meet twice. One meeting will be in
February and additional meetings will be held if applications are received during the year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board would not have a 2015 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.