Housing Commission
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · August 23, 2023
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
Housing Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:30 AM 100 W. Houston St.
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:
Katie Vela Wilson, Chair
Robert Abraham, At Large
Kristin Davila, At Large
Taneka Nikki Johnson, At Large
Crystal Requejo, At Large
Pedro Alanis, San Antonio Housing Trust Appointee
Kammy Horne, VIA Metro Appointee
Michael Reyes, Opportunity Home San Antonio Appointee
Cecilia Garcia Redmond, 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.
Written statements can be up to 300 words. Please include your full name, email address,
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 Regular 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 June 28, 2023.
Public Comments
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
2. Welcome and introduction of new Housing Commissioners [Veronica Garcia, Director,
Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
3. Briefing and possible action related to the Housing Commission’s Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
outline [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
4. Briefing on the SmallScale Rental Rehabilitation Program [Veronica Garcia, Director,
Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
5. Briefing and discussion related to Language Access in housing related documents [Veronica
Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
6. Director’s Report: (a) Legislative Update; (b) Property Tax Help Campaign Summer Session; (c)
Upcoming Subcommittee Appointments; (d) Upcoming meetings. [Veronica Garcia, Director,
Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
At any time during the meeting, the Housing Commission Regular Meeting may meet in executive
3. Briefing and possible action related to the Housing Commission’s Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
outline [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
4. Briefing on the SmallScale Rental Rehabilitation Program [Veronica Garcia, Director,
Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
5. Briefing and discussion related to Language Access in housing related documents [Veronica
Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
6. Director’s Report: (a) Legislative Update; (b) Property Tax Help Campaign Summer Session; (c)
Upcoming Subcommittee Appointments; (d) Upcoming meetings. [Veronica Garcia, Director,
Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
At any time during the meeting, the Housing Commission Regular 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.
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services
by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and
other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 2077950 or Relay
Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at
https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will
help to ensure availability.
Posted on: 08/18/2023 12:20 PM