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HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2003 AT 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m., by Chairperson Mary Arnold with the
following Commissioners present: Vice-Chairperson Rita Vacca and Marlene '
Swedlund. Commissioners Michele Tennyson and Rocky Maynes were absent.
Also present were Gloria Santiago Espino, Director of Community Housing &
Revitalization; Karen E. Russell, Housing Manager; Lois Brooks, Senior Secretary; and
Opal Evans, President of the WYSR (Women and Youth for Self-Reliance) Academy.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2002 COMMISSION
MEETING
Motion by Commissioner Swedlund, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Vacca, to dispense
with and approve the reading of the minutes since each commissioner had received a
copy before the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
A. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. No action was required. •
B. QUARTERLY CRIME STATISTICS
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. No action was required.
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C. RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY (ROSS) PROGRAM
This item was presented by Opal J. Evans, President of the WYSR Academy. Ms.
Evans gave an overview of the program with the City of Glendale public housing
community. The program offers residents an on-site training curriculum to move
them toward self-sufficiency and away from assistance programs. No action was
required.
D. GLENDALE HOMES 50T"ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION •
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. The event has been scheduled for
the morning of Tuesday, March 18, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The date was
selected to coincide with Spring Break for the local schools, which allows more
children and families to participate. No action was required.
E. QUARTERLY CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. Phase II of the Glendale Homes
exterior upgraded has been completed. These upgrades consisted of the sprinkler
system, exterior walls with wrought iron panels and gates, and the picnic areas. The
exterior painting of the buildings will begin very soon with completion by the end of
February. No action was required.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Vacca and seconded by Commissioner
Swedlund to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned
at 6:15 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2003 AT.5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson Rita Vacca with the
following Commissioners present: Marlene Swedlund and Michele Tennyson.
Chairperson Mary Arnold arrived after the meeting was in progress. Commissioner
Rocky Maynes was absent.
Also present were Karen E. Russell, Housing Manager; and Lois Brooks, Senior
Secretary.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2003 COMMISSION
MEETING
Motion by Commissioner Swedlund, seconded by Commissioner Tennyson, to
dispense with and approve the reading of the minutes since each commissioner had
received a copy before the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
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BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None
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REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
A. UPDATE TO AGENCY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 2003
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item and highlighted the changes as
follows:
Both Programs
Eligibility for Admission, Preferences for Waiting List Admissions, and Support for
Our Armed Forces
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Section 8 Only
Homeownership, Section 8 Conduct and Ethical Standards
Public Housing Only
Community Service
Summary: Upon conclusion of staff presentation, Chairperson Mary Arnold opened
the meeting for public hearing. There were no comments, and public hearing was
adjourned.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Rita Vacca and seconded by Commissioner
Marlene Swedlund to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was
adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Chairperson
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