CHC 02-12-04
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CUPERTINO HOUSING COMMISSION
February 12, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Abdalah called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
Members Present:
Richard Abdalah, Kim Dovel, Sarah Hathaway-Feit, Mahesh Nihalani and
Frances Seward
Members Absent:
Julia Abdala
Planning Commissioner Present: None
Staff Present: Vera Gil
Written Communications: None
Oral Communications: None
Approval of Action Minutes: December 11,2003 meeting
Action: Approve December 11, 2003 minutes. Motion made by Commissioner Seward;
seconded by Commissioner Nihalani
Vote:
Ayes: Abdalah, Dovel, Hathaway-Feit, Nihalani and Seward
Noes: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Nexus Study Update
Staff updated the Housing Commission on the Nexus Study process. The contract with the
selected consultant, Keyser Marston and Associates, has been executed. A "kick-off'
meeting has been scheduled to begin the process.
2. Teacher Housing Program Update:
Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley has received applications from four teachers
for the program. However, many phone calls have been received and the agency is
optimistic about the success of the program.
3. CDBG Schedule for 2004-05:
Staff explained that the CDBG process has started. Applications have been distributed to
interested parties.
4. Selection of new Chair and Vice-Chair:
Action: Approved Commissioner Seward as Chair and Commissioner Nihalani as Vice
Chair. Motion made by Commissioner Hathaway-Feit; seconded by Commissioner
Abdalah
Vote:
Ayes: Abdalah, Dovel, Hathaway-Feit, Nihalani and Seward
Noes: None
Minutes of the Cupertino Housing Commission
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February 12, 2004
Committee Member Reports:
None
Announcements:
None
Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. to regular meeting of March 11,2004.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Vera Gil, Staffliaison to the Cupertino Housing Commission