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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 AT 5:30 P.M.
Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Chairperson Ojala. Present were
Commissioners Ojala, Vacca, Maynes, and Arnold. There was a quorum.
Reading of the Minutes
The meeting minutes from the June 28, 2000 Special Meeting were read. A motion was made
by Arnold to approve the minutes and seconded by Vacca. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentation from the Floor
George Benavides, newly appointed Commissioner, was introduced to the Commission.
New Business
Recognition of Service, Nancy Juarez
This item was tabled as ex-Commissioner Juarez was not able to attend. •
Recognition of Service, Bob Sharpe
Bob Sharpe, former Housing Advisory Commission member, was recognized in absentia
for his prior service on the Advisory Commission.
Select a Vice-Chairperson
A motion was made by Maynes and seconded by Vacca to appoint Mary Arnold as the
,new Vice-Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Housing Drug Elimination Program
Staff presented information regarding the 1999 Fiscal Year Public Housing Drug
Elimination Program (PHDEP). The Glendale Housing Authority was invited by HUD to
submit an application to receive funds designed for use in reducing/eliminating drug-
related crime and other crimes in public housing developments, and may also be used for
physical improvements to enhance security. On August 28, 2000, HUD awarded the
Community Housing Services Division $34,091 to improve security of Lamar Homes. After
a brief discussion, Maynes motioned to recommend approval to the Mayor and Council the
acceptance of the award. Motion was seconded by Arnold and carried unanimously.
Chairperson Ojala wanted staff to make sure the Mayor and Council receives information
that we are addressing the issue of drug elimination through other programs.
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HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
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Section Eight Vouchers
Staff explained that HUD awarded the Glendale Community Housing Services Division an
additional 75 Section Eight vouchers to assist families and individuals presently on the
Section Eight waiting list to find decent, safe and affordable housing. After a brief
discussion, Arnold motioned to recommend acceptance to the Mayor and Council of the
award of 75 additional Section Eight vouchers. Motion was seconded by Maynes and
carried unanimously.
HUD Resident Survey
Staff explained that HUD sent a Customer Service and Satisfaction Survey to a portion of
the public housing community's residents to determine their satisfaction on various issues.
Glendale Community Housing Services Division achieved a total score of 3.917, which
represents an approximate 80% approval rate. Staff explained that since we scored lower
on the safety portion of the survey, we have developed an implementation plan and will
send out this portion of the survey again to the housing residents to get additional details
on residents' needs and concerns. The new survey will be more "user friendly" and will
include a cover letter. No action was required.
HUD Physical Inspection
Staff explained that on July 19, 2000, a year-end physical inspection was performed by
HUD. Out of Glendale Community Housing Services Divisions' 155 units, 53 were
inspected, which represents 34% of the total. Out of a possible 100, the average score for
the three rental communities was 92, with all developments scoring over 90. It was
explained that these results put the housing authority in a "high performer" category. No
action was required.
Expenditure Report
The expenditure and revenue report covered all program expenses from July 1, 1999
through June 30, 2000. No action was required.
Monthly Activity Report
The Monthly Activity Report was presented to the Commission for their information. No
action was required.
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Quarterly Crime Statistics
Staff explained that the new police officer assigned to Glendale Community Housing
Services is Michelle Blanco, and she will be present at the next Housing Advisory
Commission meeting to explain the Quarterly Crime Statistics. Ojala motioned to table
further discussion of this item until then. Motion was seconded by Vacca and carried
unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion made by Ojala and seconded by Arnold to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45
p.m.
Chairperson
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