Housing Advisory Committee

Laurel Gourd Laurel Rios Gwen Becker David Shaw AGENDA Housing Advisory Committee Steven Pinsky Friday, January 19, 2024 - 10:00 AM Calistoga Community Center Page 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comments is an opportunity to address the Housing Advisory Committee on items of interest to the public that do not appear on the agenda. Comments should be limited to three minutes. The Committee cannot consider any issues or act on items raised during Public Comments. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.1. Approval of Draft Minutes from the Special Meeting on December 26, 3-4 2023 HAC Draft Minutes Special Meeting 12.26.2023 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Oath of Office to New Committee Member, Gwen Becker 4.2. Election of Officers 4.3. Adopt 2024 Meeting Schedule 5 2024 HAC Meeting Schedule 4.4. Committee Goals for 2024 6 - 10 2021-022 Establishing a Housing Advisory Committee Calistoga City Council Priorities FY 2023-2024 DRAFT HAC Proposed Priority Projects for City Council Goal 2 (2023- 2024) 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. COMMITTEE MEMBERS' COMMENTS & REQUESTS FOR DISCUSSION 7. ADJOURNMENT I declare that a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, among other locations within the Calistoga city limits, on January 12, 2024, no later than 4:30 p.m. Lauren Clark, Secretary to the HAC Page 2 of 10 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Each City entity offers public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is reasonably accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Each City entity complies with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, and does not discriminate against any person with a disability. If a person with a disability requires information or materials in an appropriate alternative format (or any other reasonable accommodation), or needs any assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Lauren Clark at 707.942.2763 or lclark@ci.calistoga.ca.us. In making a request for assistance, advance notice to the City 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make suitable arrangements. Page 3 of 10 Item #3.1. CITY OF CALISTOGA HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES December 26, 2023 Calistoga Hot Springs Conference Room, 1006 Washington St. 11:00 a.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members present: Chair Laurel Gourd, Lana Richardson, David Shaw, and Steven Pinsky. Staff members present: Lauren Clark Absent: Vice Chair Laurel Rios 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA There were no public comments received. Discussion ensues about the public comment provided to the City Council at the last meeting. The committee would like to follow up with the Council soon. 3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.1. Approval of Draft Minutes from November 13, 2023, approved unanimously. 4. NEW BUISNESS 4.1 Update on the Recruitment of the Planning and Building Director Staff member Clark announces that the recruitment has begun for the position and will close on January 7, 2024. Fifteen applications have been received thus far. 4.2 Reflections on the Lessons Learned During the Creation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Discussion ensues about the next upcoming Housing Element action concerning Objective Design Standards that is due at the end of January. Discussion ensues about what went well and what they would do differently during the next update of the Housing Element. At first, it was unclear to the committee members the role they were being asked to play in the Housing Element’s update. Discussion ensues about the priority of middle- income housing and the update to the in-lieu fees. The committee expressed appreciation of the past Director, Jeff Mitchem’s, guidance by listing out the areas of the Housing Element updates that the committee could advise on. Discussion ensues about the consultant hired to work on the Housing Element, M- Group, and their role. The committee members express their disappointment with the company’s work, specifically, the decisions made for the housing opportunity sites. Discussion ensues about the focus groups and the lack of attendance and Spanish translators. The committee appreciated the interviews with the housing agencies. Although, “workforce” was incorrectly interpreted as “farmworker housing.” The committee appreciated the survey, but they would like to be included in the review of the questions if another survey is conducted. Page 4 of 10 Item #3.1. Housing Advisory Committee Draft Minutes December 26, 2023 Page 2 of 2 The committee appreciated the grid format of the Housing Element Actions and the space provided for the committee to make comments. Also, they expressed that it was helpful to have a detailed schedule that showed when Housing Element would be presented to the committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ IDEAS & REQUESTS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 7. ADJORNMENT 7.1 Approval of the Next Regular Meeting Date of January 22nd, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Discussion ensues about the committee members’ availability. As many of the committee members are unavailable on the 22nd, the committee member agree unanimously that the next regularly scheduled Housing Advisory Committee meeting is moved to date certain: January 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. Potentially outgoing committee members are acknowledged for their service to the committee and the City of Calistoga. The meeting is adjourned at 12:43 P.M. Page 5 of 10 Item #4.3. CITY OF CALISTOGA MEMORANDUM DATE: January 19, 2024 TO: Housing Advisory Committee FROM: Lauren Clark, Housing Advisory Committee Secretary SUBJECT: 2024 Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Calendar Below are the approved Housing Advisory Committee regular meeting dates for 2024, which are generally the third Mondays of each month, beginning at 10:00 am. January 19* July 15 February 26* August 19 March 18 September 16 April 15 October 21 May 20 November 18 June 17 December 16 *Meetings moved in January and February due to conflicting schedules and holidays Please advise Planning Department staff Lauren Clark: lclark@ci.calistoga.ca.us (707-942-2830) if you will be unable to attend any meetings as far in advance as possible, so that we are assured of a quorum. Page 6 of 10 Item #4.4. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-022 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA, COUNTY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A HOUSING ADVISROY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council has had an annual goal of addressing the Community’s existing and future housing needs since 2014; and WHEREAS, objectives under that goal include expanding balanced housing opportunities including workforce housing and mixed—usecommercial/residential housing, protecting and promoting special needs housing, maintaining the existing housing stock i good condition, and promoting and expanding the use of accessory dwelling unit; and. n WHEREAS, the need for workforce housing in Calistoga remains a priority of the City Council; and WHEREAS, a Housing Advisory Committee would provide an opportunity for residents to advise the Planning Commission and City Council on matters relating to policies and programs related to furthering the Goals and Objectives of the Calistoga General Plan Housing Element as well as Council Goal 2; and WHEREAS, a Housing Advisory Committee would provide a meaningful avenue for input relating to the development of Ca|istoga’s 6”‘Cycle Housing Element during 2021 and 2022. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT OF CALISTOGA HEREBY establishes a Housing Advisory Committee for the Y specific purpose of advising the Planning Commission and City Council on matters relating to housing policy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALISTOGA adopts the following provisions as it relates to the Committee’s membership, terms of office, duties, and responsibilities: 1. MEMBERSHIP : The membership shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the City Council. All members shall reside within the Calistoga Joint Unified School District The City Council may appoint additional members to the Committee as deemed necessary . based on expertise and background needed to fulfillthe objectives and implement desired programs of the Committee. 2. TERM OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS: The term of office of all members of said Committee shall be two (2) years terminating on the first day ofJanuary; provided that three (3) members‘ terms terminate on an alternate year than the other two (2) member's term. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the City Council until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. 3. VACANCY: Vacancies on said Committee, for whatever cause, shall be filled by the Council. Any member missing (3) consecutive regular meetings without approval ofthe Committee shall be deemed as having vacated his or her seat on the Committee. Page 7 of 10 Item #4.4. Resolution No. 2021-022 Page 2 of 2 4. OFFICERS OF THE COMMITTEE: The Committee shall select one of its members as Chairperson and one of its members as Vice—Chairwhose terms of office for said positions shall be one year. 5. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The Committee shall meet monthly on a regular schedule at such time and place as the Committee may establish from time to time following proper notice. Special meetings of the Committee may be called at any time by the Chairperson, or by any two (2) or more members of the Committee, by providing notice of said meeting as required by law. 6. ORGANIZATIONAND PROCEDUE: The Committee may make and alter rules and regulations governing its organization and procedures not inconsistent with the provisions contained herein or any ordinance of the City. The Committee is subject to and shall comply with the requirements of the Brown Act (Gov. Code §54950 et seq.). Minutes of the Committee meetings shall be summary minutes. 7. STAFF TO THE COMMITTEE: The City Manager shall appoint an officer or an employee of the City who shall act as Secretary to the Committee and who shall provide clerical assistance. 8. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE: The Committee shall advise the Planning Commission and the City Council, as appropriate, on matters relating to policies and programs which willserve to implement the Calistoga Housing Element, City Council Goal 2, and other housing policies and programs identified by the Council from time to time. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council ofthe City of Calistoga at its regular meeting held 20"‘ day of April 2021. I, Marni Rittburg, City Clerk ofthe City of Calistoga, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Calistoga at a regular meeting held on the 20”‘day of April 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gift, Kraus, and Williams, Vice Mayor Lopez-Ortega and Mayor Canning NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Marni Rittburg, CMC, City C Chris Canning, Mayor Page 8 of 10 Item #4.4. Calistoga City Council FY 2023-2024 Priorities The Calistoga City Council is mindful of the following values, in no order of ranking, as they consider city business and focus on the annual priorities shown below the values: economic vitality, housing, infrastructure, recreation, professional services, our environment, public safety, small-town character. 1. Infrastructure – Human and Physical. The Calistoga City Council wishes to enact a policy establishing a proportionally allocated “Human and Physical Capital Infrastructure Reserve Fund” based on fiscally responsible principles for the following purposes: a. Future physical capital asset acquisition such as the Fairgrounds. b. Disaster response or major systems failures including wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, or infrastructure/facilities breaks. c. Road and transportation system repairs, upgrades, and traffic mitigation efforts. d. Maintain existing staffing and accommodate prudent increases in staffing based on Council-established priorities. For the purpose of budgeting for the FY 2023-2024 year, any available monies above the base General Fund needs and General Fund reserve will be directed to this fund and proportionally allocated with 85 percent toward Physical Capital, and with 15 percent toward Human Capital. 2. Housing. The Calistoga City Council wishes to enact a policy establishing its criteria for encouraging the creation and maintenance of the housing stock to continue to support Calistoga’s unique identity and to minimize commute traffic impacts, described as follows: a. The City Council’s foremost housing interests are in encouraging ownership and rental housing for city employees, school employees, and local businesses with an emphasis on the “missing middle” for those who wish to live and work in Calistoga. b. The City Council wishes to begin discussion with the school district about collaboration on reuse of the property the district has identified as a possible housing site. c. Active staff engagement to support the above interests may require additional staff resources and will be explored as specific efforts are determined. 3. Fairgrounds. The Calistoga City Council wishes to resolve the ownership and future uses of the Fairgrounds with FY 2023-2024 efforts described as follows: a. Mayor Williams and Councilmember Cooper will continue to lead the data collection effort, focusing on revenues and expenditures including for capital repairs and on-going maintenance, and prepare for potential negotiations with Napa County with minimal staff assistance. b. Mayor Williams, Councilmember Cooper and additional interested community partners will host a community discussion to share information and identify interests, uses, and resources that could lead to reactivation of the Fairgrounds. c. As part of the budget preparation process for the FY 2024-2025 budget year, Mayor Williams and Councilmember Cooper will present a potential plan of action for the Council's consideration. Page 9 of 10 Item #4.4. Date: DRAFT To: Calistoga City Council From: Calistoga Housing Advisory Committee Subject: Proposed Goal 2 Priority Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 To support your strategic planning for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, we submit for your consideration seven (7) proposed priority projects in support of your existing (2021-2022) Goal 2, which we hope you will readopt. Current Goals and Objectives We support Council’s existing Goal 2 and its objectives and request your continued commitment to them. Goal 2: Address the community’s existing and future housing needs. Objectives 1. Expand balanced housing opportunities including workforce housing and mixed-use commercial/residential housing. 2. Protect and promote special needs housing for such groups as seniors, veterans’, low- income households and persons with disabilities. 3. Maintain the existing housing stock in good condition. 4. Promote and expand use of accessory dwelling units. Proposed Priority Projects 1. Reestablish the Council Housing Subcommittee to lead Goal 2 priority projects. Subcommittee meeting schedule to include joint meetings held at least twice annually with the Calistoga Housing Advisory Committee. 2. Implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element of the General Plan with a focus on actions that advance the Council’s housing objectives. 3. Leverage the Calistoga Housing Advisory Committee, for example, to advise on the implementation of the housing element and to support the design and promotion of housing resources and events, including public hearings on proposed housing development. 4. Quantify Calistoga’s current and projected workforce housing needs. 5. Develop a strategy to grow and deploy the Affordable Housing Fund in support of the city’s housing objectives. 6. Negotiate an agreement with a housing land trust to support permanently affordable workforce homeownership in Calistoga. 7. Acquire properties suitable for workforce housing development and partner with developers to produce housing. Page 10 of 10 Item #4.4. Additional Priority Projects • Support the “Rebuilding Calistoga” housing rehabilitation efforts by Calistoga Affordable Housing and continue to implement the HOME and CDBG residential rehabilitation loan programs. • Consider reclassifying appropriate potential development sites to residential land use classifications or higher-density land use classifications where feasible. • Modify the “multi-family residential” definition to allow detached units in order to provide more design flexibility and explore precluding construction of single-family dwellings on multi-family lots. • Subsidize or defer connection fees for ownership units affordable to households with incomes less than 120% of area median income. • Negotiate Lease/Development Agreement with non-profit housing organization for construction of affordable housing at Earl/Eddy property, including Sonoma Land Trust concept.