CHC 03-13-03 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CUPERTINO HOUSING COMMISSION
March 13, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Abdalah called meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Members Present: Richard Abdalah, Sarah Hathaway-Feit, Frances Seward and Mahesh Nihalani
Members Absent: Julia Abdala
Planning Commissioner Present: Angela Chen and Marty Miller
Staff Present: Vera Gil
Written Communications: None
Oral Communications: None
Approval of Action Minutes: February 13, 2003
Action: Approve February 13, 2003 minutes. Commissioner Hathaway-Feit made motion to
approve, seconded by Commissioner Seward
Vote: Ayes: Abdalah, Hathaway-Feit, Seward and Nihalani Noes: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion with City Manager, Dave Knapp, regarding the Comrmss~on work program and goals.
City Manager Dave Knapp met with the Commission to receive feedback on what the Commission
saw as their role in the City. The Commission discussed ways they could become more involved in
the housing development process.
No action required.
Heating Regarding the Consolidated Plan with the City's Consultant, Diana Elrod.
Staff and the consultant updated the Commission on the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and
the City's Citizen Participation Plan. The Cupertino Housing Commission was given a copy of the
draft Citizen Participation Program at the January meeting for review. General discussion
regarding the Consolidated Plan and the areas it covers occurred.
No action required.
3. Teacher Housing Program
The Housing Commission began reviewing the proposed Teacher Housing Program. Information
on the San Jose Teacher Housing Program was provided by staff for review. The Commission
agreed to continue the item for discussion until April 3, 2003. Planning Commissioner Miller and
Housing Commissioner Seward agreed to provide information on the real estate market and the
loan products available. The school districts as well as Neighborhood Housing Services of
Silicon Valley will be invited to the meeting.
Minutes of the Cupertino Housing Committee Page 2 March 13, 2003
4. Request for Support of the Creation of the National Housing Trust Fund by the Silicon Valley
Citizens for Affordable Housing.
comrmssion discussed request for support of the creation of the National Housing Trust Fund.
Representatives from the Silicon Valley Citizens for Affordable Housing were present to provide
information on the proposal.
Action:
Recommend that the City Council support the creation of the National Housfftg Trust
Fund. Motion made by Commissioner Seward with a second from Commissioner
Hathaway-Feit
Vote: Ayes: Abdalah, Hathaway-Feit, Seward and Nihalani Noes: None
Committee Member Reports: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to special meeting of April 3, 2003.
Vera dif, Senior Pla-~er
APPROVED BY: ~
Richard Abdalah, Chairperson