HOUSING AUTHORITY

P.O. Box 324 City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI 53201-0324 Meeting Minutes HOUSING AUTHORITY MARK WAGNER, CHAIR Ricardo Diaz , Vice Chair Sherri L. Daniels, Brooke VandeBerg, Gloria Lott, and Susan Lloyd Thursday, March 11, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Mtg Call-in: 1-877-568-4106 Access Code: 572-819-853# The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is to foster strong, resilient and inclusive communities by providing a continuum of high-quality housing options that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life, and the opportunity to thrive. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 1:36 p.m. Roll Call Present: 5 - Diaz, Wagner, Reed Daniels, Lott, Lloyd Excused: 1 - VandeBerg A. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner requires otherwise, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.) 1. R13214 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 10, 2021 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: HACM Minutes of February 10, 2021.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Sherri Reed Daniels, that this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 5- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, Lott, and Lloyd No: 0 Excused: 1- VandeBerg City of Milwaukee Page 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes March 11, 2021 B. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. R13215 Resolution approving the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (6001 West Silver Spring Drive) by and between the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and 3300, LLC providing for the sale of the commercial parcel located at 6001 West Silver Spring Drive Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Ltr of Intent re Purchase & Sale of 6001 W Silver Spring Dr from Founders 3 - 3300 LLC.pdf Scott Simon, Travaux’s Vice President of Development, and Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Chief Financial Officer, explained that HACM has been talking with realtor Founders 3, representing the owner, and it is expected the site will be developed into a three-store mini-strip mall. As part of the agreement, HACM will retain the right to approve any tenants. The next steps include approval from HUD to dispose of the land and an infrastructure change to create angle parking. Mr. Simon said he would provide an update next month. A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Susan Lloyd, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 5- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, Lott, and Lloyd No: 0 Excused: 1- VandeBerg 2. R13216 Report from the Secretary-Executive Director Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Recovery Plan Monthly Update 03-05-21 Mr. Pérez asked Willie Hines, Jr., HACM’s Associate Director, to provide the monthly Recovery Plan report. Mr. Hines introduced Greg Anderson, Travaux Senior Asset Manager, who discussed the attached document and laid out what will have to be accomplished to meet the goal of 96% occupancy by June 30th. Ken Barbeau, Director of Community Programs and Services, added that HACM is working with the Continuum of Care (CoC), Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop a homeless preference in HACM’s application process. This can be accelerated during the pandemic, helping to address the increased community need. It can match population needs to HACM’s available units, which will also impact the occupancy numbers. CoC will refer applicants and provide services to those housed. Mr. Hines thanked the Milwaukee HUD office for their assistance in this process. At a future meeting, HACM will bring the final proposal to the Board for a public hearing, and their approval. Commissioners thanked the staff for the report and the homeless initiative. Mr. Pérez next requested that Mr. Hines discuss HACM’s study into the potential fiscal impact of the end of the CDC’s Eviction Moratorium, currently set for March 31st. Mr. Hines explained that staff are gathering numbers on how many residents could be City of Milwaukee Page 2 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes March 11, 2021 affected and will present it at the April Board Meeting. Commissioner Diaz asked if HACM’s residents would be eligible for any of the rental assistance funds in the pandemic stimulus bills. Mr. Barbeau acknowledged that a few residents at the market-rate developments have participated in Wisconsin’s pandemic rental assistance program, but that the previous stimulus bills did not permit funds from federal dollars to be used for public housing. Staff will review the final language of the American Rescue Plan which was signed by the President today, to determine how funds can be used and where, and report back. Mr. Pérez noted that Marcia Fudge had been confirmed as the next HUD Secretary. Chair Wagner suggested that HACM send a letter of congratulations. Commissioner Diaz asked for an update regarding resident and staff vaccinations. Mr. Barbeau said that HACM is continuing to work with the Milwaukee Health Department and other vaccine providers, including recent trips to vaccine sites by Lapham Park, Arlington Court and College Court residents. Looking forward, there are plans begun to have clinics in HACM buildings. Commissioner Diaz suggested that staff track the numbers of residents & staff vaccinated, encourage residents and staff to get the vaccine and requested that staff report back. Mr. Barbeau noted that HACM will not know the complete numbers, as some residents will make their own way to a vaccine. Adjournment There being no further business, Commissioner Diaz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:26 p.m. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. There being no objections, the motion carried. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 3