Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 19, 2019 6:00 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Also present: Angelia Briggs, Community Development Services; Rebecca Perdue, Community Development Services. Present: 5 - Chair Eric James Vice Chair Patricia Ulicny-Hoback Member Jodi Pena-Castaldi Member Michael Putkowski Member Michael E. Williams Excused: 3 - Member Hammond Daniels Member Felicia Diaz Member Shirley Battle-White Absent: 2 - Member Maribel Montanez Member Eric Strano 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes of February 19, 2019. Motion for approval of meeting minutes by Jodi Pena-Castaldi, seconded by Member Patricia Ulicny-Hoback. Motion carried by the following vote. For: 5 - Chair James, Vice Chair Ulicny-Hoback, Member Pena-Castaldi, Member Putkowski and Member Williams 4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: None 5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comment shall be permitted at the end of agenda items only and shall not exceed two minutes. City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 3/29/2019 Affordable Housing Advisory Minutes March 19, 2019 Committee None 6. OLD BUSINESS: A. SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 2019-2022. Final Review Mrs. Briggs stated that the SHIP LHAP would be going to the City Commission in April. 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. Absenteeism Discussion. Motion by Jodi Pena-Castaldi, seconded by Member Michael Putkowski that we confirm the termination of those members that have three or more unexcused absences. The motion carried by the following vote. For: 5 - Chair James, Vice Chair Ulicny-Hoback, Member Pena-Castaldi, Member Putkowski and Member Williams 8. STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Briggs relayed to the members that the AHAC meetings for the duration of the year would go from monthly meetings to every other month meetings with the schedule to be as follows: We will not have meetings in the months of April, June, August, October and December. Ms. Briggs also suggested that in the month of July the AHAC meeting be held at The Center, stating that this would be a good opportunity for the members to tour The Center. All members were in agreement. Ms. Briggs relayed and discussed the following: · Members possibly refer interested individuals who want to serve on the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to Rebecca Perdue or Damaris Miranda via-email. · Asked if any members have been contacted by Florida Housing. · Reminded members about the volunteer luncheon on April 6, 2019. · Mentioned that in May we would be covering CDBG and planning on reaching out to public service entities (non-profits) to run the rental subsidize program. · Stated she would be meeting with Mr. Paradise to discuss HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for persons With AIDS) she also said that in April she will be attending a meeting in Daytona with hopes of finding an entity which can manage the program City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 3/29/2019 Affordable Housing Advisory Minutes March 19, 2019 Committee for us. · Mentioned several projects in the planning stage for low income apartments. · Mentioned actions taken to facilitate a homelessness family which received assistance from the Family Place Deltona. · Ms. Briggs stressed the importance of the committee going out to advocate for the City of Deltona SHIP program. 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: Member Michael Williams suggested that we try to fill the newly vacant board seat with a minister or someone who works with homelessness. Member Jodi Pena-Castaldi spoke about HOPWA and her experience with the program. Jodi also suggested staff contact different Municipalities to inquire who's been successful with the program and invite them to our AHAC meeting. Member Jodi Pena-Castaldi spoke about VAWA (Womens Against Violence Act). Jodi stated that in Marion County they turned a hotel into a permanent support housing with case managers on site. Member Michael Williams spoke on the County relationship with the City of Deltona suggesting we should have a representative from the City of Deltona at every County Council Meeting. Member Michael Putkowski thank the City in behalf of himself and the Community Life Center for assisting in the Second Harvest food drop at Dewey Boster. Member Michael Williams spoke about the importance of advocacy from our committee in reaching out to our Representatives in helping attain full funding. Member also discussed: A. Down Payment Assistance (DPA) funds availability. B. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). B. Tiny houses and granny flats. C. YMCA programs and ideas. Member Eric James said it was a great meeting and that staff was doing a great job. City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 3/29/2019 Affordable Housing Advisory Minutes March 19, 2019 Committee 10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ______________________________ Eric James - Chairperson ATTEST: ________________________________ Damaris Miranda - Board Secretary City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 3/29/2019