CHC 05-11-00CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
Members Present: Dick Schuster, Linda Asbury, Kathy Robinson, Julia Abdala
Members Absent: Cecilia Fu
Staff Present: Vera Gil
Others Present: Gertrude Welch, Janet Van Zoeren
Approval of Minutes:
There were no minutes for approval
Written Communications:
Letter from Don Bumett
Oral Communications:
Gertrude Welch expressed her pleasure that someone is addressing the loss of affordable housing
in Cupertino. Janet Van Zoeren also expressed that the City should be looking at all options
regarding affordable housing.
Janet Van Zoeren mentioned that the City of Cupertino has an opportunity to purchase property
on Cleo Avenue from Cal Trans. The property is considered surplus and thus is made available
to municipal governments for a variety of uses prior to being made available to the general
public. Habitat for Humanity is interested in working with the city to develop the site for
affordable housing. The committee talked about some of the site development issues they may
face with this development.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request from City Council to review city policy as it pertains to the redevelopment
of existing apartment complexes. Vera Gil stated that Mayor Statton was concerned
that apartment complexes are considering redeveloping which may result in higher rents
for the new units. The increasing rents may displace long-term, fixed-income residents.
Vera Gil stated that while the city doesn't want to discourage redevelopment and
renovation of older apartment complexes, we would like the complexes to maintain some
affordability. Dick Schuster suggested reviewing the fee structure for developers (in-lieu
fees). The consensus of the committee was to work on creating a policy which will:
· Make some provisions so individuals are not displaced because of rental increases or
require the developer to provide relocation assistance.
· Re-evaluate the Below Market Rate (BMR) program fees.
· Create a policy that retains affordability, but does not discourage redevelopment
The committee agreed that they will consider ways to resolve the problem posed by
redeveloping sites. Each committee member will bring an idea to the next committee
meeting in June,for discussion.
Update on proposed housing development in Cupertino. Vera Gil shared with the
committee a proposed application for a mixed-use project from Pirm Brothers who will
be developing the former P.J. Mulligans site at Stevens Creek and Blaney. There are
approximately 50 housing units proposed on the back of the site.
Vera Gil also shared with the Committee the City Center proposed 206-unit apartment
complex at Stevens Creek and DeAnza, along with a hotel, which should be going to City
Council on June 19.
The Vista Drive project has been ongoing, working with the neighbors to propose a
design and submit an application to the City for approval. CCS has been fund raising for
their portion of this project.
Announcements:
Linda Asbury informed the committee that she will be attending a housing summit in
Redwood City on May 19th sponsored by Senator Byron Sher.
Adjourn to June meeting
SUBMITTED BY:
nne Kelley '~
APPROVED BY:
~Linda Asbury, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Kim~ Clerk
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