SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

City of Gainesville SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting AGENDA Date: Monday, February 13, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Location: Historic Thomas Center, Building B 306 NE 6th Avenue Gainesville, FL Jamie Bell, Jackie Davis, Aymee Ginard- Cepeda, Mary Lou Hildreth, Saeed Khan, Members: Michael Raburn, Jennifer Rivers, Reina Saco, Fred Schilffarth, Belinda Smith, Octavia Washington If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion at (352) 334-5051 at least two business days in advance. TTY (Text Telephone Telecommunication Device) users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service). For Speech to Speech (STS) relay, please call 1-877-955-5334. For STS Spanish relay, please call 1- 877-955-8773. For STS French Creole relay, please call 1-877-955-8707.  Pages A. CALL TO ORDER Agenda Statement: The City of Gainesville encourages civil public speech. Disruptive behavior is not permitted during City Commission and Advisory Board meetings. Please do not bring food, drinks, props, signs, posters, or similar materials into the meeting room. B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA C. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approve minutes of the October 11, November 1, and December 13, 4 2022 Meetings D. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS Inclusionary Zoning Community Engagement Discussion (NB) - 2023- 12 147 Department: Housing & Community Development Description: The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is to review the results of the first two community engagement meetings and plan for the next two community engagement meetings. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation: The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee discuss the results of the first two community engagements and take action deemed necessary for the remaining two community engagements. 2023-150 Discussion of Evaluation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 14 Funded Projects (NB) - 2023-150 Department: Housing & Community Development Description: Staff will explain the City’s ARPA for Affordable Housing Program and discuss how the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) can be involved in recommending project funding to the City Commission. Fiscal Note: The City Commission has allocated $8 million of ARPA funds towards affordable housing. A portion of those funds ($7.2 million) is designated for subsidies for new development projects. Recommendation: The AHAC hear a presentation and take action deemed necessary. E. PUBLIC COMMENT F. MEMBER COMMENT Page 2 of 15 G. NEXT MEETING DATE-March 14, 2023 H. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 15  City of Gainesville SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting MINUTES October 11, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Historic Thomas Center, Building B 306 NE 6th Avenue Gainesville, FL Members Present: __X_ Jamie Bell __X_ Cynthia Chestnut ____ Jackie Davis __X_ Aymee Ginard-Cepeda ____ Mary Lou Hildreth ____ Saeed Khan __X_ Michael Raburn ____ Jennifer Rivers ____ Reina Saco (Alternate) __X_ Fred Schilffarth ____ Belinda Smith __X_ Octavia Washington _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Bell, the Committee’s Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mr. Wachtel, with the City’s Housing and Community Development Department, called the roll and the members introduced themselves. C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Ms. Chestnut made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented, with the addition of a discussion of Proposed Amendments to Transect Rezoning Criteria. Ms. Cepeda seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. 1 Page 4 of 15 D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D.1 Approval of Minutes for September 13, 2022 Dr. Raburn made a motion to approve the Minutes of September 13, 2022, as presented. Ms. Cepeda seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. E. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS E.1 Ranking of Affordable Rental Housing Projects Requesting Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding (B) Mr. Wachtel introduced the item and reviewed the process. Both applicants presented their projects and answered questions from the Committee. Topics covered in those questions included onsite and offsite amenities, income limits, rental rates, marketing plans, loan terms, and more. After completing and submitting evaluation forms, Ms. Chestnut made a motion that AHAC recommend that the City Commission approve LGAO funding in support of the Woodland Park, Phase 2 Project. Ms. Washington seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. E.2 Funding Recommendation for a State Apartments Incentives Loan Project (B) The applicant’s representatives introduced the project. They explained that they applied for both SAIL and LGAO funding to increase their chances for state funding. They described the differences between the SAIL and LGAO versions of the project. Additionally, they acknowledged that if required to choose between receiving LGAO or SAIL funding, they would choose LGAO funding. After completing and submitting evaluation forms, Mr. Schilffarth made a motion that AHAC recommend that the City Manager approve SAIL funding in support of the Woodland Park, Phase 2 Project. Ms. Chestnut seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. E.3 Discussion of Proposed Amendments to Transect Rezoning Criteria (B) Mr. Persons, Special Advisor to the City Manager, discussed the proposed amendment. No committee members objected to the proposed change. 2 Page 5 of 15 F. PUBLIC COMMENT Kali Blount discussed decreased federal funding for Public Housing Authorities and the need for private sector investment in affordable housing. G. MEMBER COMMENT Each member discussed some of their affordable housing priorities. H. NEXT MEETING DATE November 1, 2022 I. ADJOURNMENT 8:23 p.m. 3 Page 6 of 15  City of Gainesville SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting MINUTES November 1, 2022, 6:00 p.m. City Hall, Room 16 200 East University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 Members Present: Aymee Ginard-Cepeda, Saeed Khan, Michael Raburn, Octavia Washington Members Absent: Jamie Bell, Cynthia Chestnut, Jackie Davis, Mary Lou Hildreth, Jennifer Rivers, Reina Saco, Fred Schilffarth, Belinda Smith _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER Dr. Raburn, the Secretary of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA No objections from the members that were present. D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES E. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS E.1 Inclusionary Zone Information item Mr. Wachtel explained that at a recent General Policy Committee Meeting, for several reasons, but primarily at the urging of Commissioner Chestnut, the City Commission requested the following: • That AHAC be involved in the development and review of any City Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) policies and/or regulations; and • That AHAC take the lead in developing and implementing community 1 Page 7 of 15 engagement around IZ. For those reasons, Mr. Wachtel requested that the first part of the meeting be a discussion of IZ, while the second part be a discussion of how AHAC wants to engage the community regarding IZ. The Committee agreed and Mr. Castillo, from the City’s Department of Sustainable Development (DOSD), led a discussion of IZ. During the discussion, there was much conversation about many topics, including, but not limited to, the following: • What would be the maximum rents for the affordable units and how is that determined? • Who qualifies for the affordable units and how is that determined? • What is an “In-Lieu Fee,” and how does it work? • Where could IZ be implemented? • Where would IZ most likely be implemented? • Would IZ be voluntary or mandatory? (DODS indicated that they would recommend “mandatory.” They indicated that they would study the feasibility of providing additional developer benefit in exchange for a developer voluntarily agreeing to provide a greater number of affordable units or units affordable at a lower percentage of the Area Medium Income). • How has IZ worked in other places? With respect to Community Engagement, the members present agreed on the following: • They would need to continue to study IZ to learn the details of how it works. • They would benefit from a clear concise educational document, perhaps containing Frequently Asked Questions, and maybe one or two sample scenarios. • Eventually, they would be able to explain IZ in language that would be understandable to most City residents. • Given the right venues (preferably, non-City buildings in all parts of the City) and meeting times, they could conduct approximately four productive IZ-focused community engagement meetings before March 1, 2023. 2 Page 8 of 15  • The format of the meetings would be similar to a town hall, where food is served. Following the serving of the food, AHAC would make a brief presentation, and then listen to comments and questions. • The meetings could be jointly hosted by AHAC and some other neighborhood or community group. • Specific stakeholders, including advocacy groups and the development community, should be invited to these meetings. • AHAC will try to have a presence at the next City Services Fair, which will take place in January 2023. F. PUBLIC COMMENT Kali Blount noted that several advocacy groups like the NAACP, the Labor Coalition, and several local religious organizations could also participate in the engagement meetings. To learn more about IZ, Mr. Blount recommended examining the websites of the Urban Land Institute, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. He also noted that making IZ mandatory throughout the City could reduce the magnitude of several problems including the concentration affordable housing units in certain parts of the City and the “Not In My Back Yard” opposition to projects containing affordable housing. G. MEMBER COMMENT H. NEXT MEETING DATE December 13, 2022 I. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 3 Page 9 of 15  City of Gainesville SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting MINUTES December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Historic Thomas Center, Building B 306 NE 6th Avenue Gainesville, FL Members Present: Jamie Bell, Cynthia Chestnut (6:18 p.m.), Mary Lou Hildreth, Saeed Khan, Fred Schilffarth Members Absent: Jackie Davis, Aymee Ginard-Cepeda, Michael Raburn, Jennifer Rivers, Reina Saco, Belinda Smith, Octavia Washington _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mr. Wachtel called the roll. The meeting lacked a quorum. C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Due to the lack of a quorum, the meeting was conducted as a workshop. D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Due to the lack of a quorum, the Committee deferred the Approval of Minutes to a future meeting. D.1 Approve minutes of the October 11, 2022 D.2 Approve Minutes of the November 1, 2022, Meeting 1 Page 10 of 15 E. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS E.1 Discussion of Community Engagement for Inclusionary Zoning - 2022-774 The Committee reviewed the Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) information presented at the last meeting. They agreed on the following:  At the January 10, 2023 AHAC meeting, they would like more information from the Department of Sustainable Development (DOSD). Specifically, they asked to review the proposed hand-outs, fact-sheets, and display boards that would be used at a Town Hall Community Engagement, and for more information about IZ from other jurisdictions;  They should lead an IZ Community Engagement at the January 23, 2023 East Gainesville Alliance meeting;  They should participate in the City Services Fair on February 4, 2023. That participation can include staffing a table and/or conducting one or two Town Hall-type engagement(s) in an adjacent room;  They preferred that food be part of each of the Community Engagements; and  The committee should begin planning now for the possibility of leading one or two more IZ Community Engagements in the first quarter of 2023. Several AHAC members asked questions about how many affordable units the City should require, and the level of affordability of those units, for projects subject to IZ. The Committee discussed the pros and cons of specifically addressing the differences between IZ and Exclusionary Zoning. F. PUBLIC COMMENT None G. MEMBER COMMENT No additional comments. H. NEXT MEETING DATE January 10, 2023 I. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. 2 Page 11 of 15  City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report File Number: 2023-147 Agenda Date: February 13, 2023 Department: Housing & Community Development Title: Inclusionary Zoning Community Engagement Discussion (NB) Department: Housing & Community Development Description: The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is to review the results of the first two community engagement meetings and plan for the next two community engagement meetings. Fiscal Note: N/A Explanation: On October 13, 2022, the City Commission, sitting as the General Policy Committee, asked the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) to “take the lead on implementing community engagement for Inclusionary Zoning (IZ).” To that end, AHAC has set a goal of conducting four IZ Community Engagement meetings—one in each City Commissioner District. Currently, AHAC has conducted the following two IZ Community Engagement meetings:  Monday, January 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at a meeting of the East Gainesville Alliance; and  Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., at the City Services Fair, at the Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center. The final two IZ Community Engagement meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:  Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at Parkview Baptist Church; and  Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at Holy Faith Catholic Church. In addition, AHAC has worked with the City’s Department of Sustainable Development (DOSD) to develop several handouts and fact sheets. Page 12 of 15 Strategic Connection: ☒ Goal 1: Equitable Community ☐ Goal 2: More Sustainable Community ☒ Goal 3: A Great Place to Live and Experience ☐ Goal 4: Resilient Local Economy ☐ Goal 5: Best in Class Neighbor Services Recommendation: The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee discuss the results of the first two community engagements and take action deemed necessary for the remaining two community engagements. Page 13 of 15  City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report File Number: 2023-150 Agenda Date: February 13, 2023 Department: Housing & Community Development Title: 2023-150 Discussion of Evaluation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Projects (NB) Department: Housing & Community Development Description: Staff will explain the City’s ARPA for Affordable Housing Program and discuss how the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) can be involved in recommending project funding to the City Commission. Fiscal Note: The City Commission has allocated $8 million of ARPA funds towards affordable housing. A portion of those funds ($7.2 million) is designated for subsidies for new development projects. Explanation: On June 16, 2022, the City Commission “earmarked” $8 million of ARPA funds for affordable housing. At a City Commission meeting in July 2022, the Office of the City Manager presented its Building Blocks for Affordable Housing – Work Plan in Development. That document recommends that the City allocate $7.2 million of the $8 million to subsidize the development of new affordable housing units ($6 million for rental units and $1.2 million for single family homeowner units). Beginning on February 9, 2023, the City will accept applications from for-profit and non- profit affordable housing developers to access these funds for proposed projects. At the February 13th AHAC meeting, staff will provide details about the program and explain how the City anticipates that the AHAC will participate in the evaluation and ranking of the projects. Strategic Connection: ☐ Goal 1: Equitable Community ☐ Goal 2: More Sustainable Community ☒ Goal 3: A Great Place to Live and Experience ☐ Goal 4: Resilient Local Economy ☐ Goal 5: Best in Class Neighbor Services Page 14 of 15 Recommendation: The AHAC hear a presentation and take action deemed necessary. Page 15 of 15