Housing Commission

City of San Antonio AGENDA Housing Commission Regular Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2025 4:00 PM 2222 N Alamo 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 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 Roderick Sanchez, 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 January 22, 2025. Public Comments Briefing and Possible Action on the following items 2. Briefing and possible action regarding Housing Commission’s presiding officer. [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 3. Briefing and possible action related to the approval of recommended appointees to the Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing Development & Preservation Subcommittee of the Housing Commission [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 4. Briefing and discussion on Public Information Campaign Phase 1 with K Harvey and department­ led affordable housing engagement initiatives [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 5. Briefing and discussion on the Housing Commission Subcommittees’ ongoing work [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 6. Director’s Report: (a) SHIP Event, (b) Housing Bond Update, and (c) Upcoming meetings. No action will be taken. [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 7. Commissioner reports on items of community interests. Reports may include expressions of 3. Briefing and possible action related to the approval of recommended appointees to the Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing Development & Preservation Subcommittee of the Housing Commission [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 4. Briefing and discussion on Public Information Campaign Phase 1 with K Harvey and department­ led affordable housing engagement initiatives [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 5. Briefing and discussion on the Housing Commission Subcommittees’ ongoing work [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 6. Director’s Report: (a) SHIP Event, (b) Housing Bond Update, and (c) Upcoming meetings. No action will be taken. [Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department] 7. Commissioner reports on items of community interests. Reports may include expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary or salutary recognition of public officials, public employees or other citizens, except for changes in status of a person’s public office or public employment; reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the Housing Commission; information regarding social, ceremonial, or community events organized or sponsored by other entities attended or scheduled to be attended by a member of the Housing Commission or City of San Antonio official or employee; or announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety that has arisen after posting of this agenda. No action will be taken. [Housing Commissioners] 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: 02/14/2025 05:23 PM