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Housing Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting

Henderson, NV · November 21, 2024

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CITY OF HENDERSON HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, November 21, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Audra Hamernik called the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Stephanie Murray, Planning Commission Coordinator, confirmed the Housing Advisory Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law. PRESENT: Vice Chair Audra Hamernik Joe DiRaffaele Jess Molasky Gustavo Ramos Neil Sansone Aaron Sheets Todd Stratton Christina Vela ABSENT: Chair Bill Bokelmann (excused) Michael Campbell (excused) STAFF: Lisa Corrado, Assistant City Attorney/CIO Eddie Dichter, Director of Community Development & Services Shelly Labay, Senior Planner Stephanie Murray, Planning Commission Coordinator Zachary Redman, Assistant City Attorney III Sindatuk Ulama, Deputy City Clerk III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Member Aaron Sheets introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Page 2 of 4 Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Minutes (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Audra Hamernik declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUGUST 29, 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT (Motion) Member Gus Ramos introduced a motion to approve the Housing Advisory Committee meeting minutes of August 29, 2024, as presented. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Audra Hamernik declared the motion carried. 2 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT Eddie Dichter, Director of Community Development and Services, stated Councilman Shaw was unable to attend the meeting, and invited Housing Advisory Committee members to attend the December 3, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting to be recognized. Mr. Dichter thanked members for the time and effort they contributed to the committee. Lisa Corrado, Assistant City Manager/CIO, thanked members for their participation in the committee and stated she looked forward to collaborating more in the future. Mr. Dichter and Shelly Labay, Senior Planner, presented commendations to recognize Committee Chairperson Bill Bokelmann, Committee Vice Chairperson Audra Hamernik, and Committee Members Aaron Sheets, Christina Vela, Gus Ramos, Jess Molasky, Joe DiRaffaele, Michael Campbell, Neil Sansone, and Todd Stratton, for their outstanding service and dedication to our community. Member Gus Ramos spoke about his experience in the housing industry and thanked City staff for their expertise and knowledge. Member Jess Molasky thanked the City for creating the space to address housing needs. Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Page 3 of 4 Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Minutes 3 COMMUNICATIONS BROCHURE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT Shelly Labay, Senior Planner, presented a fact sheet on Affordable Housing. 4 FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT A discussion ensued regarding the final recommendations the Housing Advisory Committee will present to City Council for approval on the December 3, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting. (Motion) Member Joe DiRaffaele introduced a motion to present the following recommendations to City Council for approval by the Housing Advisory Committee: 1) Ensure the City of Henderson remains a leader by advancing discussions about the need to increase supply in housing that is affordable and attainable for the community. 2) Continue to request financing, funding, and land for affordable housing developments. 3) Advocate for equitable resource allocation in state and regional partnerships. 4) Support legislative policies that support the production of more affordable housing. 5) Recognize the importance of workforce housing by pursuing a COH voluntary inclusionary zoning policy. 6) Explore options for a land trust program, including private and public partnerships. 7) Continue to educate the community on the correlation between access to affordable housing and increases in the region’s homelessness. (Vote) The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Vice Chair Audra Hamernik declared the motion carried. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Shelly Labay, Senior Planner, reminded members of the invitation to attend the December 3, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting. Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Page 4 of 4 Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Minutes VII. SET NEXT MEETING This is the last Housing Advisory Commission meeting; therefore, no meeting date will be set. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, Vice Chair Audra Hamernik adjourned the meeting at 3:46 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Sindatuk Ulama Sindatuk Ulama Deputy City Clerk

Agenda

CITY OF HENDERSON HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, November 21, 2024 Council Chambers Conference Room 3:00 PM 240 S. Water Street Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-2016 Henderson, Nevada 89015 For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Stephanie Murray at (702) 267-2016 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson. The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please contact Stephanie Murray at (702) 267-2016. Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Page 2 of 4 Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Agenda I. CALL TO ORDER II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUGUST 29, 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Housing Advisory Committee meeting minutes of August 29, 2024. 2 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT For Information Only. Councilman Shaw will present commendation to recognize Committee Chairperson Bill Bokelmann, Committee Vice Chairperson Audra Hamernik, and Committee Members Aaron Sheets, Christina Vela, Gus Ramos, Jess Molasky, Joe DiRaffaele, Michael Campbell, Neil Sansone, and Todd Stratton, for their outstanding service and dedication to our community. Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Page 3 of 4 Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Agenda 3 COMMUNICATIONS BROCHURE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT For Information and Discussion Only. Shelly Labay, Senior Planner, will present a fact sheet on Affordable Housing. 4 FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Staff will present the Committee with draft recommendations to City Council for approval by the Housing Advisory Committee. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration. VII. SET NEXT MEETING VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting participants. IX. ADJOURNMENT Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Page 4 of 4 Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Agenda Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations: City Hall, 240 Water Street www.cityofhenderson.com https://notice.nv.gov

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