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HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1993 AT 5:30 P.M.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Commission of the City
of ,Glendale Community Housing Services Department held on March 22 , 1993 .
Call To Order.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Helminski. Present
were Commissioners Horton, Hurley and Koehler. A quorum was present.
Reading of the Minutes
Chairman ,Helminski asked that reading of the minutes of the meeting of
February 22, 1993 be dispensed with since each member of the commission had
received a copy before the meeting, and that motion be made to accept the
minutes as presented. Motion was made by Hurley, seconded by Horton, and
accepted unanimously.
Presentation on Housing Needs in Glendale
Gladys Baer, Manager, Community Revitalization, introduced Candace Young-
Richey, Planning Coordinator, and Mary Ann Lavine, Director of the Glendale
community Council, and summarized the use of Community Development Block
" __,dant (CDBG) funds to meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) requirements for a 5-year housing plan.
Ms. Young-Richey explained how the task force determined the need for
affordable housing- by analyzing census data and conducting a survey of public
service providers. The purpose of the task force is to identify the issues
and solutions. They have already determined a need for transitional housing,
assisted housing, shelters for the homeless and victims of domestic violence,
larger rental units, and housing for the elderly. The first draft of the
report will be available by April 30, and the final draft will be published
by the end of May.
Chairman Helminski asked that the Commission receive copies of the first
draft and additional information. Ms. Young-Richey offered to return to
another Commission meeting after the needs assessment is complete.
Proposal Guidelines for Commission Review of Procurement Activities
Staff presented a report clarifying the proposed guidelines for procurement
activities for the Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP) and
maintenance operating expenditures. Motion by Horton, seconded by Hurley
that the proposed guidelines be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Letter Regarding Step-Up Program
aff submitted a letter for Chairman Helminski ' s signature, directed to
ecrefary of HUD, Henry Cisneros, expressing support for the Step-Up program.
Motion by Hurley, seconded by Koehler, approving the letter for mailing to
Secretary Cisneros. Motion carried unanimously.
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tep-Up Program
In response to the request of the commission at the last meeting, two
additions have been made to the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the Step-Up
program. Ezequiel Ferreira, of the housing staff, has contacted potential
service providers which indicated that the additional requirements suggested
by the Commission could be accommodated. Staff will include these in the
RFP. This was an information item and no action was required.
Revenue/Expenditure Report
The seven month revenue and expenditure report was submitted for commission
review. Karen Russell, of the housing staff, explained that the city subsidy
shows zero year-to-date because the subsidy is always received on the last
day of the fiscal year.
NAHRO Membership
In response to the request of the commission, staff submitted information
regarding the benefits of membership in the National Association• of Housing
and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) . After review, the commission agreed
that this is a legitimate expense. This was an information item and no
action was required.
Monthly Activity Report
' he report was submitted for review/information and no action was required.
Comments and Suggestions
Director Hamilton thanked the people who made the presentation on housing
needs in Glendale and said she is looking forward to working with them.
Chairman Helminski asked that staff prepare letters of appreciation.
Adjournment
Onrmotion by Hurley, seconded by Horton, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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