SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

City of Gainesville SHIP - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting AGENDA Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Location: Historic Thomas Center, Building A 302 NE 6th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601 Megan Atwater, Jamie Bell, Aymee Cepeda, Charmaine Henry, Mary Lou Hildreth, Members: Michael Pellett, Reina Saco, Fred Schilffarth, Octavia Washington Commissioner Alternate: Casey Willits 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 D. BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2024-135 Calendar Year 2023 Report to the City Commission (B) 3 Department: Housing & Community Development Description: At the beginning of each calendar year, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee reports on its activities from the previous year. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation: The AHAC: 1) finalize and approve the 2023 AHAC Report to the City Commission; 2) finalize and approve a PowerPoint Presentation related to the 2023 AHAC Report to the City Commission; and 3) appoint a member to present the report at a City Commission meeting. E. PUBLIC COMMENT F. MEMBER COMMENT G. NEXT MEETING DATE H. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 13  City of Gainesville Agenda Item Report File Number: 2024-135 Agenda Date: March 12, 2024 Department: Housing & Community Development Title: 2024-135 Calendar Year 2023 Report to the City Commission (B) Department: Housing & Community Development Description: At the beginning of each calendar year, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee reports on its activities from the previous year. Fiscal Note: N/A Explanation: Each year, the City Commission asks its advisory boards to submit and present a brief report on the board’s activities over the previous year. At a minimum, the City Commission requests that the board answer the following five questions: 1. As you see it, what is the mission of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)? 2. What are the three most important things that the AHAC did during calendar year 2023? 3. What are the three most important things the AHAC is working on right now, or hopes to work on in 2024? 4. What could the City Commission do to help the AHAC better serve our neighbors? 5. What else does the City Commission need to know about the AHAC? The City Commission requests that the AHAC present this report at a Commission meeting no later than July 2024. The AHAC discussed this topic at its February 13, 2024 meeting, and asked the Board Liaison to type its notes into a draft outline and send that outline to each member. The members agreed to quickly respond if they had any revisions. The draft outline is included in the backup to this item. The No AHAC members responded with revisions. Page 3 of 13 At the March 12, 2024 AHAC meeting, members will finalize the text of the report and a PowerPoint Presentation. 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 AHAC: 1) finalize and approve the 2023 AHAC Report to the City Commission; 2) finalize and approve a PowerPoint Presentation related to the 2023 AHAC Report to the City Commission; and 3) appoint a member to present the report at a City Commission meeting. Page 4 of 13  2024-135A AHAC REPORT TO THE CITY COMMISSION—CALENDAR YEAR 2023 NOTES FROM THE AHAC DISCUSSION ON FEBRUARY 13, 2024 I. As you see it, what is the mission of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)? A. The SHIP-AHAC is a statutorily obligated Board, the existence of which is required for the City to receive State Housing Incentive Partnership (SHIP) Program funding. That funding totaled $1,669,046.00 in Fiscal Year 2023-24. B. Each year, our primary goal is to update the Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR). This involves evaluating City rules, regulations, plans, policies, and procedures that impact the cost of housing. In addition, the IRR can identify other programs and initiatives that the City can study to incentivize and support increased affordable housing development. C. More broadly, however, our mission is to promote increased affordable housing availability in our community by soliciting public feedback, reviewing affordable housing development opportunities, facilitating coordination between the City and the County, educating the City Commission on affordable housing needs, and encouraging the City to implement policies that will improve housing affordability and availability for all of our neighbors in need. D. Provide an opportunity for community involvement and education regarding housing initiatives (e.g., the Inclusionary Zoning Meetings). E. Keep the City Commission and staff aware of community needs and possible solutions. F. Help the City Commission prioritize resources. II. What are the three most important things that the AHAC did during calendar year 2023? A. Developed the IRR. B. Provided funding recommendations for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) supported Affordable Housing Development Projects. 1. Involved $7.2 million. C. Conducted community engagement meetings and developed recommendations for the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance. D. Initiated conversation about ordinance changes to make AHAC more efficient. 1. Resulted in Ordinance #2023-420, which revised Section 14-6 of the City Code. E. Provided a funding recommendation for a Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) Affordable Housing Development Project. F. Met with the County AHAC. Page 5 of 13 III. What are the three most important things the AHAC is working on right now, or hopes to work on in 2024? A. Increase public input/involvement. 1. Brainstorm ways to “meet people where they are.” B. Develop the IRR. C. Facilitate/disseminate public education/information (ex: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and other “small fixes”). D. Provide funding recommendation for LGAO and State Apartments Incentive Loan (SAIL) Affordable Housing Development Projects. IV. What could the City Commission do to help the AHAC better serve our neighbors? A. Provide support for an ADU and other “small fixes” Workshop. B. Continue to seek AHAC input regarding housing related policy. V. What else does the City Commission need to know about the AHAC? A. The AHAC wants to do more, particularly related to: 1. Education and outreach; and 2. Housing policy. Page 6 of 13  2024-135B CITY OF GAINESVILLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 Report to the City Commission date Page 7 of 13 Our mission • Meet State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program requirements to receive funding • $1,669,046 last year • Develop an Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR) • Evaluate City rules, regulations, plans, policies, and procedures that impact housing costs • Identify other programs and initiatives that might incentivize and support increased affordable housing development • Community involvement and education • Prioritize resources Page 8 of 13 The most important things we did in 2023 • Developed the IRR • Provided funding recommendations ($7.2M) for American Rescue Plan Act supported Affordable Housing Development Projects • Conducted community engagement meetings and developed recommendations for the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance • Initiated ordinance changes to make AHAC more efficient • Resulted in Ordinance #2023-420, which revised Section 14-6 of the City Code • Provided a funding recommendation for a Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAO) Affordable Housing Development Project • Met with the County AHAC Page 9 of 13 The most important things to work on in 2024 • Increase public input/involvement • i.e., Brainstorm ways to “meet people where they are” • Develop the IRR • Facilitate/disseminate public education/information • For example: Accessory Dwelling Units and other “small fixes” • Provide funding recommendation for LGAO and State Apartments Incentive Loan (SAIL) Affordable Housing Development Projects Page 10 of 13 How the City Commission could help • Continue to seek AHAC input regarding housing related policy • Provide support for an ADU and other “small fixes” Workshop Page 11 of 13 What else the Commission needs to know re: AHAC • The AHAC wants to do more, particularly related to: • Education and outreach • Housing policy Page 12 of 13 Thank you. 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