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AHAC Minutes 09/17/2012 September 17,2012 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Naples, Florida, September 17, 2012 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 PM in REGULAR SESSION in Administrative Building "F," 3rd Floor, of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Stephen Hruby Vice Chair: Christian Davis (Excused) Raymond Cabral John Cowan Patricia Fortune Bradley Schiffer Clyde C. Quinby ALSO PRESENT: Kim Grant, Interim Director- Housing, Human& Veteran Services Kristi Sonntag, Manager Federal/State Grants Priscilla Doria, Grants Coordinator Barbetta Hutchinson, Staff Liaison 1 September 17, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER—CHAIRMAN: Chairman Hruby called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM and read the procedures to be observed during the meeting. 2. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Six voting members were present. 3. AGENDA AND MINUTES: A. Approval of Agenda—September 17,2012 Move: 6. F. Review the Affordable Housing Ordinance update being presented to the BCC September 25, 2012 to 4. D. Bradley Schiffer moved to approve the Agenda as amended Second by Patricia Fortune. Carried unanimously, 6-0. B. Approval of AHAC Minutes— June 4,2012 Change: 6. A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair votes as follows: Nomination for Chairman Hruby—Motion carried 5-0 (Chairman Hruby Abstained from voting) 6. A.Nomination for Vice Chairman Davis—Motion carried 5-0 (Mr. Davis abstained from voting) 6. D. Review: Should read—State Housing Initiatives 1"sentence correct spelling of Christy "Sontag"should be Sonntag Patricia Fortune moved to approve the minutes of the June 4,2012 meeting as amended. Second by Stephen Hruby. Carried unanimously, 6-0. C. Approval of Subcommittee Minutes—August 22,2012 Bradley Scher moved to approve the Subcommittee August 22,2012 minutes as presented. Second by Stephen Hruby. Carried unanimously, 6-0. 4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Resienation of Christine Jones Stephen Hruby reported Christine Jones submitted her resignation due to commitments and business dominating her time. He thanked Christine for her invaluable incites and contributions while serving on the committee. B. Status: Vacancy Kim Grant distributed and reviewed the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)vacancies. (See attached) There are five-vacancies; one in each of the following categories: ➢ Resides with the Jurisdiction ➢ Engaged in the Labor of Home Building ➢ Advocate for Low Income Persons ➢ Represent Employers ➢ Alternate 2 September 17,2012 C. Status: Attendance for year-ending June 30,2012 Kim Grant stated the AHAC Members attendance is evaluated once a year and presented at the first meeting of the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year. It was noted if a member did not attend at least half of the Committee's meetings—whether"excused"or"absent"— the member's position would be vacated. She reported there are no sitting members who fall into this scenario. D. Review the Affordable Housing Ordinance No.2012 - Staff provide a copy of Ordinance No. 2012- , an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 91-65, as previously amended and codified as Chapter 2,Article VIII, Division 9 of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances,pertaining to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, by amending the functions,powers, and duties; to reference certain duties set fourth in 420.9076(4), Florida Statutes; and by amending duties of Department Heads to correctly reference the responsible department names and replace reference to "Growth Management Plan"with `Affordable Housing Incentives";providing for conflict and severability;providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and providing for an effective date. Kim Grant gave a brief Affordable Housing Ordinance Update slide presentation and reported on July 24,2012 the Board of County Commissioners(BCC)authorized Staff to advertise changes to the AHAC Ordinance No. 81-65. (See attached) A State Technical Advisor provided additional changes to incorporate statutory requirements and to add Growth Management Division Administrator as a department head. The amendments were presented and approved unanimously by a full AHAC membership on February 21, 2012. She reviewed the amendments as follows: • Amend Functions,Powers and Duties - Remove reference to linkage and inclusionary zoning - Add language to direct the Committee to proactively investigate strategy, policy,method,and best practice recommendations relating to affordable housing consistent with the Growth Management Plan. • Amend Duties of Department Head - Update responsible department to reflect current name and include Growth Management Division Administrator as additional administrator. - Replace reference to Growth Management Plan with general phrase "Affordable Housing Incentives"and add statuary requirements language. Kim Grant stated the amendments are scheduled to be presented to the BCC for approval on September 25,2012. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: (None) 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS: STAFF A. Consideration of aanlicant Alan Hamisch for aonointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Staff provided an application to serve on the AHAC for consideration. Patricia Fortune reviewed the application and stated he would make a good addition to the Committee. He currently practices law in areas of bankruptcy, landlord/tenant and 3 September 17, 2012 other litigation. He has done Pro Bono volunteer work with Legal Aid and worked for a low income property management company. If the Committee would like to invite Alan Hamisch to join the AHAC and moved to approve the candidate,his application and the AHAC recommendation would be presented to the BCC on the September 25,2012 agenda. Bradley Schiffer moved to approve Alan Hamisch, as the Advocate for Low Income persons(to serve on the AHAC and submit to BCC for approval.) Second by John Cowan. Carried unanimously, 6-0. Stephen Hruby introduced the newest member of the AHAC. He welcomed Raymond Cabral to the AHAC. Raymond Cabral gave a brief history on his background and experience. B. Recommendation to review and accent the Neighborhood Stabilization Exit Stratea_v Update: Kristi Sonntag,Manager Federal/State Grants distributed the Neighborhood Stabilization Progress(NSP)Report dated August,2012. (See attached) She gave a brief historical summary. In December,2011 the BCC approved the following activities and gave current status as follows: • Transfer non-rehabilitated homes and land bank properties to Habitat for Humanity. - On July 26,2011 the BCC directed HHVS to pursue the exit strategy. - On December 13, 2011 the BCC approved the developer agreement between CC and Habitat for Humanity for the transfer non-rehabilitated homes. - Approximately 42 properties were scheduled to transfer. - As of today,9 properties have not transferred for various reasons. - 6 of the 9 properties are going out to bid and will be removed from the Habitat contract - 1 has an insurance claim. - 2 properties are a part of the Clerk's audit. • Solicit not-for-profit organizations to assume ownership and operate completed multi-family rental properties. - On July 24,2012 the BCC approved multi-family rental properties were awarded to the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled and to Community Assisted Supportive Living. - Both foundations received 3 multi-family rental properties. - Conveyance of the properties is scheduled during the month of September 2012. • Sell completed single-family homes to qualified buyers. - County Staff worked diligently to complete final rehabilitation and homebuyer activities on the available 13 homes for sale. - As of August; 2 properties have been sold and 7 properties are under contract. - 3 properties are scheduled to close in September. - 3 properties are experiencing rehabilitation. 4 September 17,2012 - Have contracts on several other properties. • Pass through NSP-3 funds to Habitat for Humanity for acquisition of homes, including developer fee. - Habitat for Humanity has purchase 3 properties - 4 properties are under contract. - Making progress and currently processing payments. C. Discussion of the Committee's work required for the Incentive Strategies and LHAP Kristi Sonntag gave a slide presentation on Incentive Strategies—"Florida Statute 420- 9076 Adoption of affordable housing incentive strategies." She reviewed the triennially Advisory Committee responsibilities to review the established policies and procedures, ordinances,land development regulations, and adopted local government comprehensive plan,recommend specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value. The Advisory Committee is required to submit a report to the local governing body that includes recommendations triennially thereafter evaluates the implementation of affordable housing incentives. The report must be submitted to the local government governing board by December 31,2012. She reported the current incentive strategies on local housing plan as: • The processing of approvals of development orders or permits for affordable housing projects is expedited. D A process by which a local government considers before adoption of policies and procedures Staff provided a time line for the submission of the report. (See attached) Kristi Sonntag reported the Subcommittee will be working with assistance from a SHIP TA provider to develop a recommendation for a full board vote. She recommended holding 3 or 4 meetings to discuss the incentive strategies before October 31. An AHAC public meeting will be schedule in November to adopt strategies with recommendations to BCC in December and possibly the Adoption of Strategies will be placed on the BCC March 2013 agenda. Stephen Hruby voiced preference to maintain the same Subcommittee. Staff recommended keeping the Subcommittee membership to include 3-5 members. It was noted there are currently 3 Subcommittee members and an alternate could be used. Discussion was made on a meeting schedule for the AHAC and the Subcommittee. It was decided to hold meetings on the following dates: • October 1 —AHAC and Subcommittee • October 8—Subcommittee • October 22—Subcommittee • November 5—Subcommittee will meet at 1:00 pm • November 5—AHAC will meet at 3:00 pm A consensus was formed to have the SHIP TA train both the AHAC and the Subcommittee on October l' and to request the SHIP TA work one other session. Staff will send out meeting invitations. 5 September 17,2012 D. Review of the Annual Ship Report and Certifications Priscilla Doria,Grants Coordinator gave a slide presentation on SHIP Annual Report and Certifications. She reviewed pursuant to State law submission of annual report and certifications are required by September 15 of each year. (See attached) • The Certification certifies that Collier County is implementing regulatory reform activities required by SHIP reviewed during the 12 month fiscal year. • On September 11,2012 the BBC approved the SHIP Annual Report and Certifications. She stated in FY 09/10 the County was given three years to expend 100%of the funds. The report details program expenditures and accomplishments through June 30. She reported: • Available Funds FY 09/10-$637,277.13 • Purchase Assistance- $537,592.00 • Homebuyer Educational Counseling-$38,966.74 • Administration-$53,345.01 • Carryover to next year FY 10/11 -$7,373.38 Priscilla Doria state the Carryover to next year was less than a unit of service. The average unit of service is$20,000. Bradley Schiffer asked for clarification on the funding sources shown on page 2 of the Annual Report under the Recap of Funding Sources for Units Produced. Staff responded the amount of funds expended toward purchase assistance were as follows: • Private Funds Expended- $8,354,589.00;these are what private loans were given(1M Mortgages)in comparison to $537,592 SHIP Funds Expended. • Public Moneys Expended- $329,498.33; are seller contributions at the time of closing and/or credit from the mortgage holder. • Owner Contribution-$92,936.33; is the amount of down payment contributed by the owner toward the purchase of the home. E. Review the Housing Element language/discuss plan to create Kim Grant reported October 30 is the next hearing on the EAR Housing Element. Staff stated the EAR Housing Element language had not been fmalized. She wanted to offer the opportunity to 1 or 2 of the Committee Member(s)who worked on the idea of the indexing model who would be interested in being there to talk about the concept behind this and the plans are for moving forward. Bradley Schiffer responded the Committee never did develop an indexing model because the cancelled meetings were in regard to this issue. We were going to sit down and clearly define the language. Stephen Hruby recalled the language was very general as presented to the BCC in which they were not comfortable with because they didn't know what it meant. Kim Grant reminded the AHAC the Indexing Model will be developed by January 2014. Stephen Hruby suggested the possibility of having parallel discussions regarding the Indexing Model and Incentive Strategies. He volunteered to speak regarding the concept and the plans moving forward. 6 September 17,2012 F. Review the Affordable Housing Ordinance update being presented to the BCC on September 25,2012—Addressed under 4. D. G. Recommendation to discuss the next meeting date of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee—Discussed previously H. Recommend re-appointment of Christian Davis and Patricia Fortune Staff provided Christian Davis and Patricia Fortune applications for reappointment to the AHAC. (See attached) Bradley Schiffer moved to recommend Christian Davis and Patricia Fortune be considered for re-appointment and submitted for approval to the BCC. Second by John Cowan. Carried unanimously, 6-0. 7. STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBERS: GENERAL COMMENTS NEXT MEETING: October 1,2012—3:00 PM Location: BCC Chambers,3`d Floor,Administrative Building"F" (Members will be notified via email of a cancellation) There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 PM by order of the Chairman. COL ' COUNTY AFFORDABLE HO it SO'Y COMMITTEE % iik... rid Steph 2iirrPirTif irman The foregoing Minutes were approved by the Board/Committee Chair on lo/ i ,2012, "as submitted" u OR"as amended" 7