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HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
9:00 AM
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TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Government Code 54953(e), this will be a teleconference meeting
without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13 to the Commission at
housing@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the Commission
members before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the
Commission at housing@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the
record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the
Chair’s discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to
share a document must email housing@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
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be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approve the June 23 Housing Commission Special Meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the June 23 Housing Commission Special Meeting
minutes
1 - Draft Minutes
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POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2.Subject: Update on Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Work Program Item Homeless Jobs
Program
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Homeless Jobs
Program work program item
Staff Report
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will
be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
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that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the
notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment.
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Agenda Item
22-11171 Agenda Date: 7/14/2022
Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Approve the June 23 Housing Commission Special Meeting minutes
Approve the June 23 Housing Commission Special Meeting minutes
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City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777‐3308
ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE HOUSING COMMISSION HELD ON JUNE 23, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Parish opened the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members present: Tessa Parish, Chair
Govind Tatachari, Vice Chair
Sue Bose, Commissioner
Connie Cunningham, Commissioner
Angan Das, Commissioner
Commissioners Members absent: None
Staff present: Kerri Heusler, Housing Manager
Cyrah Caburian, Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve the May 12 Housing Commission Special Meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the May 12 Housing Commission Special Meeting minutes
Tatachari moved and Cunningham seconded.
AYES: Parish, Tatachari, Bose, Cunningham, Das
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
VOTE: 5‐0‐0‐0
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: FY 2022‐23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action: Approve the FY 2022‐23 CBDG Annual Action Plan
Housing Manager Heusler provided a presentation and answered questions.
No members of the public spoke.
Cunningham moved and Bose seconded.
AYES: Parish, Tatachari, Bose, Cunningham, Das
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
VOTE: 5‐0‐0‐0
3. Subject: Discuss different ways for Housing Commission to contribute towards the Housing Element
Update process that can better serve the community, such as discussing affordable housing strategies
and funding sources, and joint meetings with Planning Commission and City Council
Recommended Action: Consider preparing and sending a memorandum to the City Council and City
Manager identifying opportunities for the Housing Commission to contribute to the Housing Element
update process, such as discussing affordable housing strategies and funding sources, and discussing
planned and potential joint meetings with other legislative bodies; and nominating Commissioner(s) to
prepare memorandum.
Chair Parish led discussion and answered questions.
The following members of the public spoke:
Peggy Griffin spoke in favor of Housing Commission involvement in Housing Element Update.
Jennifer Griffin spoke regarding HCD guidelines for Housing Element Update Cycle and support of joint
meeting between Planning and Housing Commissions.
Tatachari moved and Bose seconded for Chair Parish to prepare a draft memo to the City Council and
City Manager, identifying opportunities for the Housing Commission to contribute to the Housing
Element Update such as discussing affordable housing strategies, funding sources and discussing and
planning potential joint meetings with other legislative bodies, and to continue this item to a future
Housing Commission meeting.
AYES: Parish, Tatachari, Bose, Cunningham, Das
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
VOTE: 5‐0‐0‐0
STAFF UPDATES AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Housing Manager Heusler provided information about the following items:
Planning Commission and Housing Commission Joint Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 28 to
discuss the Housing Element Update Site Inventory and Selection
Future meetings will discuss City Work Program Homeless Jobs Update for fiscal year 2021‐2022
and City Plan to End Homelessness
Commission Updates
Tatachari attended Mayor’s Meeting with Commissioners
FUTURE AGENDA (limitation, cannot discuss)
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:49 a.m. to the next regularly scheduled Housing Commission meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
/s/Cyrah Caburian___
Cyrah Caburian
Administrative Assistant
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Agenda Item
22-11142 Agenda Date: 7/14/2022
Agenda #: 2.
Subject:Update on Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Work Program Item Homeless Jobs Program
Receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Homeless Jobs Program work program item
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HOUSING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting: July 14, 2022
Subject
Update on Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Work Program Item Homeless Jobs Program
Recommended Action
Receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Homeless Jobs Program work program item
Background
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22, the City Work Program included an item titled “Homeless Jobs
Program” with a stated objective to create a jobs program for up to 2 individuals for 6 months.
The City allocated $200,000 to the pilot Homeless Jobs Program.
Discussion
In September 2021, the City issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for a local agency to develop
and administer the City’s pilot Homeless Jobs Program (“Program”). The City received one
response and selected West Valley Community Services (WVCS) after an extensive review of the
proposal, budget, and existing work with unhoused residents in Cupertino. Currently, the City
provides $65,780 annually in General Fund Human Services Grant (“HSG”) funding to the WVCS
Haven to Home program, which offers many services to the homeless community in Cupertino.
WVCS coordinates with several other organizations offering employment services such as
Destination: Home, Catholic Charities, Center for Employment and Training, Goodwill, and
JobTrain to help employ the homeless community in Cupertino. The WVCS Haven to Home
contract was expanded to include $200,000 in funding for the Homeless Jobs Program.
FY 21-22 Pilot Homeless Jobs Program
WVCS created the pilot Homeless Jobs Program to provide two homeless individuals with an
opportunity to receive training and on-the-job-experience to help support future employment,
stability, and self-sufficiency. The Program consists of the following elements:
Full-time position with WVCS (October 2021 – June 2022) including salary and benefits
Work clothing
Housing search and support
Financial coaching
Training and job coaching
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Case management
Access to WVCS programs
City staff met with WVCS monthly for ongoing technical assistance and monitoring. The total
cost of the program was $97,016.09.
Client Outcomes
For purposes of confidentiality, the two Program participants will be referred to as Client #1 and
Client #2 in this staff report. Client #1 served as a Food Programs Assistant at WVCS and
successfully completed the Program. Client #1 has secured temporary employment and is
working with WVCS to actively seeking permanent employment. Client #1 was stabilized in
housing and has moved into a Rapid Rehousing unit in Santa Clara County. Client #2 was
employed as a Facilities Assistant at WVCS and resigned from the Program early in March 2022
due to personal challenges.
FY 22-23 Pilot Homeless Jobs Program
For FY 22-23, the City Work Program includes continuation of the Homeless Jobs Program with
a budget of $200,000. City staff will continue to provide regular technical assistance and
monitoring.
Sustainability Impact
None.
Fiscal Impact
None.
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Prepared by: Kerri Heusler, Housing Manager
Reviewed and Approved for Submission by: Benjamin Fu, Director of Community
Development
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