Summary:
Discussion and possible action on other board and commission memberships
Issue:
Commission members are asked to sit on the following committees. Members are to express interest in participating in one of the following:
Neighborhood Improvements Advisory Committee:
• The Neighborhood Improvements Advisory Committee was established by City Council on December 15, 2016 to ensure ongoing citizen feedback throughout implementation of the proposed 2017 Neighborhood Improvements Bond. The Committee will meet on an ad-hoc basis to advise the City and the Office of Urban Redevelopment San Antonio (OUR SA) on selection of proposed projects within the 12 Neighborhood Improvement Areas approved by City Council.
• Considerations for project selection may include (a) the degree to which a proposed project will eradicate distressed conditions; (b) the likelihood that the project will spur further investment in the area; (c) the need for infrastructure investment in the area; (d) the need for workforce and mixed-income housing in the area; and (e) the need for retail or neighborhood-serving commercial uses (if proposed).
Removing Barriers (By Right Zoning):
• The Mayor’s Housing Policy Task force recommended the creation of two committees to focus on removing affordable housing barriers. One would develop recommendations to improve Section 35.372 of the UDC and one would examine tools to encourage affordable development. Both are overseen by a steering committee, which would seat a representative from the housing commission. Reports from this committee would be provided to the Housing Commission and Comprehensive Plan Committee for milestones.
• Committee would meet on a monthly basis.
Chair Pro-Tempore:
• In the event the acting chair is unable to attend a Housing Commission meeting, the “Pro Tem” would fill the position.