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HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
HELD MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2002 AT 5:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 P.M. by Vice Chairperson Rita Vacca with the following
Commissioners present: Marlene Swedlund, Michelle Tennyson and Rocky Maynes.
Chairperson Mary Arnold was absent.
Also present were Gloria Santiago Espino, Director of Community Housing & Revitalization;
Karen E. Russell, Housing Manager; and Lois Brooks, Senior Secretary.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING
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.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS
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AGENDA ITEMS
A. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS
All Commissioners and staff introduced themselves to the newest Housing Advisory
Commissioner, Michele Tennyson. Michele has served as a Parks and Recreation board
member for the City of Mill Creek, Washington, where she also served as a city council
member and Mayor Pro Tern. No action was required.
B. QUARTERLY CRIME STATISTICS
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. No action was required.
C. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
Staff member Karen Russell presented the Monthly Activity Report for April, 2002 to the
Commission. No action was required.
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D. QUARTERLY CAPITAL FUND UPDATE
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Staff member Karen Russell gave an overview of the capital fund improvement program
through the present. It was explained that Phase I of the Glendale Homes exterior upgrades
is near completion. The sprinkler system, masonry wall, wrought iron panels and gates have
been installed. New landscaping for corners and entry areas should be done by early July
2002. In addition, new picnic area furniture and grills will be in place.
Staff member Jim Witkowski will solicit bids for Phase II of the project in August, with an
approximate completion date of mid-October, 2002. In addition to the above upgrades, all
buildings will be painted, and shutters and lighted building numbers will be installed.
After completion of the entire project, Housing will celebrate the 50`h anniversary of Glendale
Homes. Neighbors, staff, the city council, city manager, deputy city managers and the
Housing Advisory Commissioners will be invited. No action was required.
E. TERMINATION OF TENANCY FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. In March 2001, the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) restricted the housing authorities' ability to
terminate the lease of a resident for criminal activity of a member of the household or a
guest. This was taken to the U.S. Supreme Court for review and a decision, and in March of
2002, the Court reinstated the ability of all public housing authorities to terminate leases for
criminal activity. No action was required.
F. CHANGES TO WAIT LIST POLICY
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. It was explained that occasionally
Glendale residents are displaced due to government action and/or disaster. Housing has
modified the current wait list policy to allow for acceptance of all applicants displaced by
government action and/or disaster, whether or not the list is closed to other applicants.
G. HOMEOWNERSHIP
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. The Housing Authority is working with
Neighborhood Revitalization to write a policy for Section 8 participants to become
homeowners. The Section 8 voucher will become a homeownership voucher and
assistance will be provided for a period of time as determined by the length of the mortgage.
Participants will be required to attend homeownership counseling prior to purchasing a
home. The policy will be presented to the Housing Advisory Commission for approval at the
next regularly scheduled meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Swedlund and
seconded by Commission Tennyson to proceed with the Section 8 homeownership policy.
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H. NEW ARTWORK FOR GLENDALE HOMES
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of
Glendale Homes, the Housing Authority is proposing that a piece of artwork be placed on the
property. It was suggested by Commissioners Swedlund and Tennyson that the artwork be
not only aesthetically pleasing, but also functional for children. The proposal will be taken to
the Glendale Arts Commission on August 17, 2002, and the Arts Commission will select the
art.
MISCELLANEOUS
The housing staff proposed to begin e-mailing the Housing Advisory Commission meeting
agenda packets to the members. The commissioners agreed, and this will become the new
procedure beginning with the next scheduled meeting. The exception to this will be when there
is a great deal of information to be distributed; in this case, packets will either be mailed or hand
delivered to the commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made -by Swedlund and seconded by Maynes to adjourn. The motion carried
unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 P.M.
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