Housing Commission

City of San Antonio AGENDA Housing Commission Meeting SAHA Board Room; Wednesday, March 23, 2022 11:30 AM 818 S. Flores The Housing Commission is charged with overseeing and guiding the implementation of San Antonio’s Housing Policy Framework. As part of that charge, the Commission helps engage the public on this work. Commissioners: Shirley Gonzales, Board Chair Robert Abraham, At Large Kristin Davila, At large Taneka Nikki Johnson, At Large Amanda Lee Keammerer, At Large Pedro Alanis, San Antonio Housing Trust Appointee Jeffrey Arndt, VIA Metro Appointee Edelmiro Hinojosa, Jr., San Antonio Housing Authority Appointee Sarah Sanchez, Greater SATX Appointee Housing Commission meetings are held virtually and in­person when possible. The public will be able to attend virtually or in­ person, subject to occupancy restrictions which vary by location. Links to participate virtually in English or Spanish are available at: https://www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Coordinated­Housing/Housing­Commission Guidelines for participating in Public Comment: Public comment may be provided in English, Spanish, or another language through any of the following methods: 1. Submit written comments 24 hours before the meeting. Written comments can be submitted multiple ways: • By email to housingpolicy@sanantonio.gov • On our webpage at www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Coordinated­Housing/Housing­Commission • By mail or dropped off at the Neighborhood & Housing Services Department, 100 W. Houston. Guidelines for participating in Public Comment: Public comment may be provided in English, Spanish, or another language through any of the following methods: 1. Submit written comments 24 hours before the meeting. Written comments can be submitted multiple ways: • By email to housingpolicy@sanantonio.gov • On our webpage at www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Coordinated­Housing/Housing­Commission • By mail or dropped off at the Neighborhood & Housing Services Department, 100 W. Houston. Written statements can be up to 300 words. Please include your full name, email address, phone number, and the item number you wish to speak on. Comments can be submitted in English, Spanish, or any other language. 2. Leave a voice message by dialing (210) 207­7950 up to 3 hours before the meeting. Your message can be up to three minutes long and will be played during the meeting. Please include your full name, home or work address, and the item number you wish to speak on, if applicable. 3. Give your comments live during the meeting. Sign up by calling (210) 207­7950 up to 3 hours before the meeting or by attending in person up until the meeting begins. Please include your full name, phone number to which to call you during the session, and the item number on which you would like to speak. City staff will call you when your item is up for discussion but cannot guarantee a specific time. You will be given up to three minutes to provide your comments. When providing public comment, please note the following: 1) The length of time for public comment is at the Chair's discretion. 2) Members of the public may provide comment on any agenda item, consistent with procedural rules governing the Housing Commission Meeting meetings and state law. This means comments must be made in relation to a specific agenda item. When signing up to speak the item number you which to comment on should be included and comments must be made to the full commission rather than individual members of the commission. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes from the San Antonio Housing Commission meeting on February 23, 2022 Public Comments Briefing and Possible Action on the following items 2. Briefing and discussion related to Permanent Supportive Housing in San Antonio and the Strategic Plan to Respond to Homelessness in San Antonio and Bexar County [Verónica R. Soto, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 3. Briefings by Commissioners related to the work of the Housing Commission Subcommittees [Verónica R. Soto, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 4. Director’s Report: (a) Follow­up question asked during the Housing Commission Meeting on February 23, 2022; (b) Housing Assistance Program update; (c) Fee Waivers update; (d) Upcoming meetings. [Verónica R. Soto, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] At any time during the meeting, the Housing Commission Meeting may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of the 2. Briefing and discussion related to Permanent Supportive Housing in San Antonio and the Strategic Plan to Respond to Homelessness in San Antonio and Bexar County [Verónica R. Soto, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 3. Briefings by Commissioners related to the work of the Housing Commission Subcommittees [Verónica R. Soto, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 4. Director’s Report: (a) Follow­up question asked during the Housing Commission Meeting on February 23, 2022; (b) Housing Assistance Program update; (c) Fee Waivers update; (d) Upcoming meetings. [Verónica R. Soto, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] At any time during the meeting, the Housing Commission Meeting may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT This meeting site is wheelchair accessible. Auxiliary Aids and Services, including Deaf interpreters, must be requested forty­eight [48] hours prior to the meeting. For assistance, call (210) 207­0194 or 711 Texas Relay Service for the Deaf. Intérpretes en español estarán disponibles durante la junta del consejo de la ciudad para los asistentes que lo requieran. También se proveerán intérpretes para los ciudadanos que deseen exponer su punto de vista al consejo de la ciudad. Para más información, llame al (210) 207­0194 Posted on: 03/18/2022 07:08 AM