CDBG Program Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 5, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman David Beason called the Community Development Block Grant Program Advisory Committee meeting to order at 9:03 a.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Tedie Jackson, Deputy City Clerk, confirmed the Community Development Block Grant Program Advisory Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by emailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. PRESENT: Chairman David Beason Mary Marriott (via teleconference) Bella Meese (via teleconference) Gary Thompson EXCUSED: Erin McMullen (excused) Brian Maddox (excused) STAFF: Rebecca Coutinho, Planner I Lisa Corrado, Asst. Director of Com. Development and Services Stacy DiNicola, Senior Housing Specialist Tedie Jackson, Deputy City Clerk Brittany Markarian, Sr. Public Engagement Specialist Zachary Redman, Assistant City Attorney III Senta Robinson, Housing and Grants Coordinator Alyssa Rodriguez, City Traffic Engineer Michael Tassi, Director of Com. Development and Services Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Assistant City Manager Stacey Youngblood, Housing Specialist II GUESTS: Anna Clark, Andson, Inc. Lorita Hines, Proventus Place CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 2 of 6 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Mr. Thompson introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Beason declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS NB-1 MINUTES CDBG PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 31, 2018 CDBG Program Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of October 31, 2018. (Motion) Mr. Thompson introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of October 31, 2018, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Beason declared the motion carried. NB-2 CITY STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES Staff will review draft 2018-2019 strategic plan priorities as it relates to the Community Development & Services Department and CDBG Advisory Committee roles and alignment. Lisa Corrado, Assistant Director of Community Development and Services, reviewed a handout entitled CDBG Work Flow. She noted the CDBG members will be part of a stakeholder group to help provide guidance and identify project opportunities that are CDBG eligible. Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Assistant City Manager, provided background information regarding how federal agency priorities tie into our priorities, and the importance to align with the regional plan. She explained that due to changes in a philosophical approach for conducting CDBG business, staff intends for the Committee to be involved in more planning efforts. This will include expanding public outreach opportunities, and identifying strategic approaches with public facilities and other projects throughout the city. CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 3 of 6 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – Minutes Ms. Garcia-Vause reported that the Mayor and Council identified the following City Strategic Plan Priorities for the next three to five years: Community Safety, Livable Communities, Economic Vitality, High-Performing Public Service, and Quality Education. She reviewed major opportunity areas and goals associated with each priority. NB-3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & UPDATES TO THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN Staff will review best practices for community engagement; the existing Citizen Participation Plan, planned updates to the Citizen Participation Plan, and gather Committee input. Note: NB-3 was heard following NB-5. Brittany Markarian, Senior Public Engagement Specialist, reviewed a Citizen Participation Plan, and highlighted the following slides pertaining to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan: A Focus on Engagement, Doing Things Differently, Applying Lessons Locally, Consolidated Plan Outreach, and PAC Input on Targeted Outreach. The following questions and answers were discussed: Whom do you want us to make sure to reach out to?  Nonprofit groups  Eligible areas, serving low and moderate income  Marginalized groups ID’d by HUD What methods do you think would be most effective?  Surveys to service providers  Focus groups  Intercepts for hard-to-reach groups What topics do you want to get input on?  Concentrate on youth education  Sustainable nonprofit structure  Increase capacity of local nonprofit organizations  Better collaboration among nonprofit organizations  Consolidation and working together CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 4 of 6 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – Minutes NB-4 WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE UPDATE Staff will provide an update on the work plan and schedule, including updates on the Housing & Community Development Strategy. Stacey Youngblood, Housing Specialist II, reviewed a draft of the CDBG Committee Work Plan for 2018 through 2020, and noted it is subject to change. Lisa Corrado, Assistant Director of Community Development and Services, reviewed the following slides: Henderson Housing and Community Development Strategy (HCDS), Background Information, Missing Middle Housing, and HCDS Kick Off Meetings-Draft Themes. NB-5 PROPOSED CDBG FUNDING DISTRIBUTION Staff will review the 2019-2020 CDBG applications and current rankings for final discussion and recommended approval. Note: NB-5 was heard immediately following NB-2. Stacey Youngblood, Housing Specialist II, reviewed a spreadsheet on the organizations to receive funding recommendations. A discussion ensued regarding which organizations are more in line with the Consolidated Plan, and scores for each organization were reviewed. (Motion) Mr. Thompson introduced a motion to approve the following funding allocations for 2019-2020. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Beason declared the motion carried. Public Service Andson, Inc. - $36,000.00 Giving Live Ministries - $40,000.00 HopeLink of Southern Nevada – $40,000.00 Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation – $0 Proventus Place – $0 S.A.F.E. House - $34,000.00 Rehabilitation Rebuilding Together - $200,000.00 CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 5 of 6 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – Minutes If more money is received than is estimated, there was a consensus to base the increase on the Consolidated Plan. Staff will check with the organizations to see if they can utilize the extra funds. If so, the organizations would be fully funded in order of: Andson, Inc., HopeLink, Giving Life Ministries, and S.A.F.E. House. Any additional funding will be evenly divided among all four organizations. If less money is received than is estimated, there was a consensus to subtract evenly starting with S.A.F.E. House, Giving Life Ministries, HopeLink, and Andson, Inc. NB-6 PROPOSED PUBLIC FACILITIES CONCEPTS Staff will provide an update on the proposed concepts for the 2019-2020 CDBG public facilities improvements. Stacey Youngblood, Housing Specialist II, reviewed the following three proposed capital improvement projects: Option 1: Community Garden, Option 2: Moser Drive Improvements, and Option 3: Barrett Street Improvements. It was noted that these projects meet the requirements of HUD, and are in line with an approved strategic plan for the Pittman Revitalization Plan. Staff needs to get more information on funding, costs, and leveraging opportunities. A brief discussion ensued regarding the importance of the complete streets project. The Committee can still recommend addressing needs in the Pittman area for streets, curbs, gutters, and lighting; however, those improvements would be prioritized accordingly and incorporated in the Consolidated Plan. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS There were no Chairman\Member comments presented. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was scheduled for April of 2019, with the date to be determined at a later time. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT It was noted that the City Council approved the appointment of David Paull, representing Nevada HAND, as a new member of the CDBG PAC. CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 6 of 6 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – Minutes IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, Chairman Beason adjourned the meeting at 10:43 a.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ Tedie Jackson, Deputy City Clerk