CHC 05-13-04
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CUPERTINO HOUSING COMMISSION
May 13, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Seward called meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members Present:
Richard Abdalah, Sarah Hathaway-Feit, Mahesh Nihalani and Frances Seward
Kim Dovel
Members Absent:
Planning Commissioner Present: Lisa Geifer
Staff Present: Vera Gil
Written Communications: None
Oral Communications:
None
Approval of Action Minutes: February 12, 2004, March 11,2004 and April 8, 2004 minutes
Action: Approve above-mentioned minutes. Motion made by Commissioner Abdalah; seconded
by Commissioner Hathaway-Feit.
Vote:
Ayes: Abdalah, Hathaway-Feit, Nihalani and Seward
Noes: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Presentation from Kathy Robinson, General Plan Task Force participant.
Kathy Robinson updated the Cupertino Housing Commission on the actions of the General Plan
Task Force and the hearings held by the Cupertino City Council. Ms. Robinson explained that she
and several other task force members authored the minority report for the General Plan Task Force.
The authors and signors of the minority report were concerned about the lack of affordable housing
in Cupertino and the effects the recommendation of the General Plan Task Force may have on the
production of affordable housing in the future.
Ms. Robinson also encouraged the Cupertino Housing Commission to continue its efforts at
creating affordable housing in Cupertino. Another subject discussed was the initiatives being
proposed by the Concerned Citizens of Cupertino (CCC) that would limit height, density and
increase setbacks for all new multi-family housing developments. Ms. Robinson urged the
Cupertino Housing Commission to formally oppose the initiatives at the proper time. The
Commission discussed this item. Staff mentioned that they would check with the City Attorney's
office to see what actions the Cupertino Housing Commission could take against the initiatives.
Action: No action necessary on this item. Item was presented for informational purposes only.
Committee Member Reports:
None
Announcements:
None
Minutes of the Cupertino Housing Commission
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May 13, 2004
Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. to regular meeting of June 10,2004.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Vera Gil, Staff liaison to the Cupertino Housing Commission