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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Housing Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 10/24/2005 MINUTES HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE ROOM B-3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2005 5:30 p.m. Members Present bonnell Gentry, Chairperson Madelin Page, Vice-Chairperson Larry Bonner, Commissioner Roslyn Abramowitz, Commissioner Staff Members Present Erik Strunk,Director, Community Partnerships Jim Witkowski, Housing Maintenance Manager Elaine Adamczyk, Management Assistant Lois Brooks, Senior Secretary r 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Donnell Gentry called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 27,2005 COMMISSION MEETING A motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Madelin Page to approve the minutes, and seconded by Commissioner Roslyn Abramowitz. The motion carried unanimously. 3. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS None 4. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None 1 /- 5. AGENDA ITEMS r A. PUBLIC HOUSING ARTS PROGRAM Staff member Elaine Adamczyk presented this item. Together with the Glendale Arts Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department, Community Housing will begin a teen art project program for public housing youth ages 12-18,with a start date in January 2006, ending in November 2006. The program will expose the youth to the creative process of photography, including traditional photos and digital photography. The youth will portray their lives and community through this media. The program will have an additional focus on career opportunities available through use of photography. No further action was required. B. PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT STIPEND TRAINING PROGRAM Staff member Jim Witkowski presented this item. Community Housing is developing a training program for adult residents 18 years of age or older and in good standing with all dwelling lease requirements. Eligible residents-will receive on-the-job training in the maintenance and clerical areas. HUD regulations allow each participant to be paid through a stipend, not to exceed$200.00 per month. C. UPDATE ON ROSS PROGRAM Staff member Elaine Adamczyk presented this item. The Resident Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency(ROSS) Program began its second grant cycle in September and will run until September 2008, or until funds run out. The additional $250,000 will enable the on- site program to continue offering job preparedness training as well as training in budgeting, financial management, and leadership, all designed to move them toward self- sufficiency and away from assistance programs. No further action was required. D. QUARTERLY CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM UPDATE Staff member Jim Witkowski presented this item. The reroofing project at Glendale Homes and Lamar Homes has- been completed. The remodeling and security improvements in the administrative offices are underway. A security window at the front lobby has been installed, fresh paint was applied to all interior walls, asbestos tile was removed, and new carpet and tile have been installed. Improved lighting will be added to the carport in the near future. The next major project for the rental communities will be the installation of ceiling and bathroom fans. Dishwashers will be installed at Glendale Homes, along with a new domestic water system and the conversion of the electric, phone, and cable to underground services. No further action was required. E. UPDATE ON KATRINA EVACUEES Staff member Elaine Adamczyk presented this item. To date, the housing division has ( helped 64 families displaced by Hurricane Katrina find housing in Glendale. Housing worked with several Glendale apartment complexes to either waive or reduce the security deposit for them. The city's Community Action Program aided by providing a funding 2 source for those families needing to pay a utility deposit. In addition, through CDBG funds,these individuals are able to receive counseling, transportation, and limited medical help. No action was required. F. KATRINA DISASTER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (KDHAP) Staff member Elaine Adamczyk presented this item. HUD and the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)have developed a temporary housing assistance program for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The program will provide temporary housing assistance for 18 months to existing, active program participants. Displaced families will be provided with assistance while they work with FEMA and their insurance companies. Glendale continues to show itself to be a city that believes in helping other communities during times of hardship. This program is paid in full by federal funds. No action was required. 6. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DIRECTOR'S UPDATE Director Erik Strunk provided an update of the Proposed New Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy, along with recent and upcoming events within the Community Partnerships Department. Mr. Strunk went over the key points of the revitalization report, and explained the report was discussed with the Mayor and Council on October 18. He thanked the Commission for their input and participation in the process. No action was required. 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were no written communications to discuss. No action was required. 8. MISCELLANEOUS The next Housing Advisory meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2006. No action was required. 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Bonner, and seconded by Commissioner Roslyn Abramowitz, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. ATTEST: +� / % 'i /Irl .�'4_�J. _ • �� '_ • ,...00011°Sr" / ow— Chairperson :ecretary 3