DEPARTMENT: Planning and Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Dugan
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Briefing and discussion on the FY 2016 work plan for the Commission
SUMMARY:
This item will include a briefing by staff on the proposed FY 2016 work plan for the Commission. After the briefing, the Commission will have an opportunity to discuss the work plan and take action as appropriate.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On May 14, 2015 City Council approved a resolution accepting the Mayor’s Task Force on Preserving Dynamic and Diverse Neighborhoods Report and an ordinance establishing the San Antonio Housing Commission to Protect and Preserve Dynamic and Diverse Neighborhoods. The new Commission is initially tasked with developing and implementing the five short-term and eight long-term recommendations included in the Task Force Report. The broader charge of the Commission is to be a coordinating body that makes recommendations to City Council on workforce/affordable housing preservation and production as well as policies to minimize displacement and mitigate the effects of neighborhood change.
ISSUE:
The proposed FY 2016 work plan for the Commission includes a timeline for implementing the five short-term and eight long-term recommendations included in the Task Force Report.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Some of the policy recommendations will have a fiscal impact that will be discussed during the development of these items.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Commission be provided with a briefing on the proposed FY 2016 work plan.