DEPARTMENT:
Neighborhood and Housing Services Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Verónica R. Soto, AICP, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department Director
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED:
Citywide
SUMMARY:
Staff sent the updated goals and priorities to the Commission via electronic correspondence to receive additional input.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The charge of the new Housing Commission will be to serve as a public oversight body to guide the implementation of the Mayor’s Housing Policy Task Force (MHPTF) report recommendations and engage the public.
During the February 22, 2019 meeting, the Housing Commission discussed their goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020). The goals and priorities were presented to the Housing Commission for review during the March 27, 2019 Housing Commission meeting and revisions were suggested. Neighborhood and Housing Services (NHSD) staff updated the goals and priorities utilizing feedback from the Commission.
ISSUE:
The charge of the new Housing Commission will be to serve as a public oversight body to guide the implementation of the MHPTF’s recommendations and engage the public.
During the February 22, 2019 meeting, the Housing Commission discussed their goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020). The goals and priorities were presented to the Housing Commission for review during the March 27, 2019 Housing Commission meeting and the Commission members requested revisions prior to approving. Neighborhood and Housing Services (NHSD) staff updated the goals and priorities utilizing feedback from the Housing Commission meeting on March 27. Below are the updated goals and priorities.
The Commission goals and priorities are as follows:
• Oversee the implementation of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force priorities: Develop a Coordinated Housing System; Increase City Investment in Housing; Increase Affordable Housing Production, Rehabilitation, and Preservation; Protect and Promote Neighborhoods; Ensure Accountability to the Public
• Engage and educate the public on the resources available and the performance of the commission to prevent displacement and increase quality of resident’s life
• Cultivate relationships with public and agencies for coordination of resources and mutual education
• Advocate for additional funding for affordable housing to help deter displacement, build new affordable housing targeting deeper affordability
• Define metrics to stay on track for short-term and long-term goals while implementing best practices
NHSD staff is in the process of coordinating with Housing Commission members to receive additional feedback on the updated goals and priorities. NHSD will incorporate any feedback received from the Housing Commission and provide a final recommended set of goals and priorities at the Housing Commission on April 24, 2019 for consideration of approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Housing Commission could request additional edits to the goals and priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Housing Commission approve the final recommended goals and priorities.