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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001 AT 5:30 P.M.
Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairperson Arnold. Present were
Commissioners Vacca, Maynes, Benavides, and Swedlund. There was a quorum.
Reading of the Minutes
Motion by Maynes, seconded by Swedlund, to dispense with and approve the reading of the
minutes since each commissioner had received a copy before the meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Presentation from the Floor
None
New Business
Utility Allowance
HUD requires the Community Housing Services Division (CHSD) to review the Public
Housing and Section 8 utility allowances on a yearly basis. If there is an increase of 10%
or more, the allowances must be adjusted accordingly. As determined by the utilities
review, both the Section 8 and Public Housing allowance for gas increased 10%. The
electricity allowance for Public Housing increased according to the average consumption
per unit size. No action was required.
Updated Agency Plan
A major area of change in the Agency Plan for Fiscal Year 2001 was summarized. A new
program for Public Housing residents, Community Service, will be effective July 1', 2001. It
requires all adult household members not currently disabled or the caretaker of a disabled
person, not 62 years or older, not currently working, or who are exempt from work activity,
to perform eight hours of community service, eight hours of economic self-sufficiency, or
eight hours in combined service. The CHSD will notify all residents of their status and of
their program responsibilities in the coming months.
The plan is no longer required to go before Mayor and Council as delegation of authority
has been granted to the City Manager for approval of any revised plans. No action was
required.
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
March 26, 2001
Page Two
Introduction to Housing
Staff provided a presentation on the Housing programs to acquaint the new commissioners
with the programs.
Quarterly Crime Statistics
The Crime Statistics for the year 2000 were reviewed and compared to the statistics for
1999. Office Michelle Blanco was present to answer any questions. No action was
required.
Adjournment
Motion made by Benavides and seconded by Maynes to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned
at 6:40 p.m.
Chairperson
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