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AHC 1996 - 2001 1996-2001 HOUSING COMMISSION (CCMMITTEE)MINUTES 1 of 2 Admk ............. ........ ............... ......... ....... .......... ........ ............. ......................... MINUTES CIF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AF17ORPABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE JANUARY 12, 1996 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........... CALL TO ORDER Mario Pineda called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Mario Pinedo, Kathy Robinson, Steve Smith Members Absent: Dick Schuster Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Bob Cowan Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Gertrude Welch Approval of Minutes: The approval of minutes will be postponed until the next meeting Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None New Business: Proposal from Judy Chen: Vera Gil introduced Judy Chen and gave a brief explanation of what Ms. Chen had initially requested. Ms. Chen explained her position in regards to building these units. She had concerns about: • Maximum resale and rental prices for the units This is dependent upon whether units are moderate, low or very low. • Who locates the buyers and places renters in the units? Cupertino Community Services screens the buyers and renters. • Time period for sale of homes The City cannot guarantee the sale of homes, but past experience shows that the demand for these homes is great and that these homes can be pre-sold. • What fee waivers can we expect? The City has the ability to waive park dedication and construction tax. • Can the City assist in finding a tender'? The City cannot guarantee a lender, but will make referrals. e Vera Gil explained that she will provide Ms. Chen with a written response to all her concerns. The Committee was in agreement that Ms. Chen's proposal is welcome and needed in the Community if she can make is economically feasible. Ms. Robinson asked if;here are any deed restrictions on the "for sale" units. Ms. Gil stated that yes, the restriction is 30 years for the for sale units and 20 years on the rentals. Committee Member Reports: Kathy Robinson reminded the committee that the February 8 meeting will be an evening meeting held at the Quinlan Center. She has spoken with Charlie Chew, Santa Clara HCD and Ron Morgan and they have agreed to serve on the panel. The meeting is scheduled from ':00 - 9:00. Vera and Kathy will get together and prepare an agenda. Adjournment: 4:15 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley, Mario Pinedo, Vice Chair Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, City Clerk c/windows/housing/afh11(96 NOTICE AND CALL OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AND TO THE CITY CLERK: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of. the City of Cupertino Affordable Housing Committee is hereby called to be held on Thursday, February 29, 1996, commencing at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms C & D, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue,Cupertino,California. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of considering a funding request from Cupertino Community Services. Dated: 0 Chairperson NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the City of Cupertino Affordable housing Committee is hereby called to be held on Thursday, February 29, 1996, commencing at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms C & D, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of considering business as specified in the call for special meeting above. Dated: �Q Re arding Secretary MM- TE-& OYTHVREGUI.rAR MEETING OF THE fi _ ' dROABLI.SOUSING COMMITTEE lebrua 8 1996 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Mario Pinedo called the meeting order at 7:06 p.m. Members Present: Sylvia Machamer, Mario Pinedo, Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster, and Steve Smith Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Bob Cowan Others Present: Eunice Cox, Sue Mirch-Kretschmann and Bob Kretschmann APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Staff explained that since this was scheduled as a educational session, no minutes were agendized -ior approval. At the March meeting, the AHC will approve the minutes for Jarsuary and February. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Guest Speakers Staff explained to the Committee, that Ms. Mirch-Kretschmann had offered '.o contact speakers and to approach Donna Krey regarding advertisement of the Com.m'ttee's educational program. However, Ms. Mirch-Kretschmann committee term ended in January, Although Ms. Robinson and staff secured speakers for this evening, they were unable to place ads in the Courier and the Cupertino Scene. Ms- Robinson and staff conferred two days prior to the meeting and agreed that it would save the committee considerable embarrassment if the education program was canceled. Staff asked the committee if they were truly committed to an educational meeting format. All committee members agreed that this was an approach they were willing to commit their time to. The committee agreed that they would aim at having a community education meeting in mid-April. However, after lengthy discussion, the committee could not agree on a topic. Staff suggested inviting the Santa Clara County Manufacturing Group's Housing Action Coalition chair to the March regular meeting. The two groups may be able to collaborate on a joint educational program. The committee agreed to invite the chair of the HAC to the March meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS: None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:0 i p.m. go SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Vera Gil, Planner II Chairperson,Mario Pinedo ATTEST: Kim Smith, City Clerk .................................................. ...... .......--*......*........ .......... MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 29, 1996 ........................................................................ ...............I.............. .......... ............................... ......... ......................................... CALL TO ORDER Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 33:30 p.m. Members Present. Kathy Robinson, Steve Smith, Sylvia Machamer, Dick Schuster Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Andrew Estigoy Approval of Minutes: Vera Gil stated there were a few corrections to the meeting of February 8; the year should be 1996 instead of 1995; Instead of Nancy Souders, Bob Cowan for staff present. Steve Smith made motion to approve both sets of-minutes, Dick seconded. Vote: 3-0 Written Communications: e JGhn Hailey,Tandem Computers asking for consideration to be given regarding housing bank and propose:-housing project on future sale of Tandem property. This item will be agendized for the March 14 meeting. e Gertrude Welch, Letter of Support for Cupertino Community Services Oral Communications: None New Business: 1. Request from CCS for funding of$320,000 for Transistional Housing: Vera Gil presented staff report regarding CCS's desire to purchase a 4-plex on Greenwood Drive. Mary Ellen Chell provided committee members with a 2 page proposal outlining the proposed use of the 4-plex. Two units will be used for rotating shelter program and I unit for women or women with children and the remaining unit will be a catch all serving anyone with low or very low income. Vera Gil stated that in CCS's proposal there were some terms that staff is uncomfortable with. but will wait until financing has been secured before making a recommendation on terms of the loan. Mary Ellen would like to defer$100.000. and the interest calculated on $220,000 with payments beginning on the I I th vear,. Vera went on to sav that ME . . 8 there may be some relocation costs associated with this proposal. These costs could be costly depending upon the individuals income and whether or not they meet the incc..ne guidelines. Kathy Robinson stated that HUD guidelines require an agency pay for moving costs, and 42 months of rent differential from current housing to wherever they are going. This includes finding comparable housing, which is sometimes better than the housing they currently have if they are currently underhoused. Steve Smith made a motion to approve the loan to CCS in the amount of$320,000 with a contingency that relocation costs cannot exceed $30,000. Sylvia Nlachamer seconded. WIT: 4-0 Adjournment: 5:05 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley, Kathy Robinson, Chairperson Pro-T--m Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, City Clerk c/wirdows/housing/ath22996 .............................................................................I...........................................I....................I............................................................................................. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE MARCH 14, 1996 .......................... ....................... ........................I.................I.....................-......... ....... ...................... CALL TO ORDER Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Steve Smith, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer(arrived at 4:30) Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Bob Cowan (arrived at 3:25) Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Andrew Estigoy, William Wickwire, Ernest Piccone John Hailey, Andre Burnett, Jill Collins, Susan Russell Approval of Minutes: Kathy Robinson wanted to clarify that the last sentence, paragraph I should state that "...which is sometimes better than the housing they currently have if they are currently underhoused". Dick Schuster moved to approve the minutes with the above mentioned correction, Steve Smith seconded. Vote- 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None New Business: 1. Selection of Chairperson: Dick Schuster nominated Kathy Robinson as Chairperson and Steve Smith as Vice Chairperson, Kathy seconded nomin:,,tlon for Vice Chair and Steve Smith seconded nomination for Chair. VOTE: 3-0 I Request b,* Tandem Computer on Interpretation of Housing Mitigation Manual: Vera Gil presented proposal by Tandem Computers requesting the City's consideration of housing credits if they sell property to a developer and the developer builds housing on the property, ® Staffs initial recommendation was to approve the project based on the developer building 3 i lo�N and very low income units. After speaking to John Hailey this afternoon, this recommendation may have been presumptuous. John Hailey and Ernie Picone are here and will present their proposal to the Committee. John Hailey ;tated that Tandem has been approached by developers inquiring about the fruitpacking site at Wolfe and Pruneridge. Tandem is interested in selling this land to a developer whereas they would produce housing and Tandem could receive the credit for"causing, to be built" housing units and that mitigation credits could be banked for a future increase in office/industrial development. Ernie Picone, Real Estate Manager for Tandem explained that this site has been considered by office/commercial and residential developers. The price per square foot ranges from$27.00 to $30.00 per square foot. Dick Schuster questioned why Tandem would not just pay the in-lieu fee of$5.00. Mr. Hailey stated that he felt the General Plan encouraged housing rather than paying an in-lieu fee. He also stated that the fee was the highest fee in the County. Dick Schuster asked for clarification on Tandem's desire to double count units for housing and office/industrial. Mr. Schuster stated that his interpretation of the housing manual was that these units are exclusive of one another and he was not in favor of allowing Tandem to receive credit for"causing to be built" housing units which will also meet the residential mitigation requirements. Mr. Hailey explained that he looked at this proposal as if Tandem were to build a housing project, they would only be required to mitigate 10%of the total units constructed. He felt that Tandem would be very concerned if the City would not accept the proposal and require additional units to be built based upon the office/industrial mitigation and residential mitigation. Mr. Hailey added that he had spoken to Bob Cowan and Don Brown prior to his request for consideration and learned that the City did not want a request for 40-50 units per acre, but more in the neighborhood of 20-25 units per acre. Mr. Hailey also added the developer expressed a concern regarding the time it may take to make a decision and his tight timeline for proceeding with this project. Kathy Robinson was concerned that the BMR units and the required units will be counted as one in the same. The AW would like to see as much affordable housing as possible and would prefer that the two be separate and distinct. Ms. Robinson had no problem with Tandem receiving credit for the units that are built prior to construction of any office development, but would like to see additional units being built. Dick Schuster stated that his interpretation of the Nexus Study leaves no doubt in his mind that the creation of housing creates the need for affordable housing, therefore tie would not be in favor of double counting mitigation requirements for office/industrial and residential mitigation. Vera Gil stated that her interpretation was that if Tandem were required to provide 45 units, some of those being market rate and some being rent capped; they would produce those units through their own efforts and find someone else to produce them. iv(s. Gil added that anything over that would be considered a residential development and the excess units would be subject to the mitigation requirement. However. Bob Cowan's interpretation was if Tandem is causing those units to be built and Tandem is also causing those excess units to be built and they would i ® be taking credit for both then they would not be subieet to the mitigation requirement. Staffs' �i overall concern is that the housing gets built and that there are low and very low units in the mitigated units. John Hailey is confident that Tandem and the City could work out the differences regarding the below market units and rent capped units. At this point he is concerned about whether the process works in reverse, i.e. housing being built before office/industrial is constructed and that the credits would apply to Tandem. Steve Smith commented on Tandem possibly selling the property to a commercial builder for $30 square foot,taking an approximate 1.5 million and paying the in-lieu fee and the City not getting any housing on that property. He further stated that his opinion was that City and Tandem could reach a reasonable compromise where it is a win/win situation. Steve Smith suggested that due to the lateness of the hour and the need to approve the remaining agenda items that we need to continue this item and schedule a special meeting to discuss this in more detail. 3. 1997 CDBG Request: Vera Gil presented the annual requests for CDBG funding. The requests received this year were from the CCS Rotating Shelter, the affordable housing placement program , Social Advocates for Youth. Social Advocates for Youth proposal is new and does not meet the priorities- as set. However, the committee can recommend funding of $9,375 for this year only. The program is for runaway or troubled youths to seek a "safe place" until intervention can take place. Mary.Ellen Chell explained the rotating shelter program and its value to the community and success in helping to transition homeless men into full employment and housing. The affordable housing program manages the BMR program and Chateau Cupertino. The demand for this type of housing is extraordinary. Andre Burnett. Outreach Counselor for Social Advocates .for Youth, spoke about the program and explained the program as being a non-profit social & crisis intervention program for youth in Santa Clara Valley. The purpose of this particular element of the program is to identify businesses where teens can go when they are in trouble to wait for intervention trom a counselor. The purposes of the request is to cover overhead, printing of flyers,cards to hand out to teens, and small staff costs. Vera Gil asked if the program has identified the target population here in Cupertino. She stated that CDBG guidelines require that low and very low income families be target in order to receive this funding. Mr. Burnett answered that he has spoken with CCS and will identify that population and provide those numbers. Dick Schuster asked that program quarterly reports be furnished to the committee. Dick moved to accept staffs recommendation of this year's CDBG requests. Sylvia seconded. Vote: 4-0 4. Request from the Housing Action Coalition to include AHC in Planning a conference: Vera Gil read a letter from Leslee Coleman asking the City to join in an outreach program. Kathy Robinson asked that the Committee defer this item until the next meeting. Adjournment: 5:35 The meeting is adjourned to Tuesday. March 26, 7:00 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley, Kathy Robinson, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, City Clerk dwindows/housing/ath31496 ........................................................................................................... MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE MARCH 26, 1996 ...................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Steve Smith, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Bob Cowan Others Present: John Hailey, Jill Collins Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: Kathy Robinson stated that Donna Krey had sent a memo regarding the upcoming CREST awards and her desire to have a representative from this committee attend a luncheon meeting on April 5. Oral Communications: None 1. Request by Tandem Computer on Interpretation of Housing Mitigation Manual: Vera Gil stated that this is a continuation of the diFi.;,,ission held last week regarding Tandem request for interpretation. Kathy Robinson summari2t.,,.' the committee's position following the last meeting and wanted to let each member state his/her feeling in.regard to the request. Steve Smith - Mr. Smith felt as though Tandem was doing something in good faith and if the Committee does not approve, Tandem could sell to a commercial developer. Dick Schuster- Mr. Schuster felt that it was clear that the City Council's first priority was for commercial development, so this was not an issue. However, development of any housing increases the need for affordable housing in the City. oil 0 Orrin Mahoney stated that this could be a precedent setting decision and that whatever decision this committee makes, it should revisit the housing manual and clean up the language to address this type of situation. Jill Collins stated her belief that Tandem is causing this housing to be built and they should be credited for the units. Sylvia Machamer commented that she would like to see this proposal go forward, but would also like to reopen the housing mitigation manual to avoid a similar situation occuring in the future. Steve Smith made a motion approving Tandem's reque,3t for consideration of banking their mitigation units once the sale of its property is sold to a residential developer. However, the developer would be required to provide 10% of the units as low and very low. The Committee will revisit this part of the manual for clarification. Sylvia Machamer seconded. VOTE. 3-1 Adjournment: Special meeting on April 18 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley, Kathy Robinson, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimbcri_y Smith, City Clerk c/w indows/hoas ing/a1h32696 _._....._..._.. _..._.. _. _.. _ ..._.........._................_............_............... ............--------................................. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE]HOUSING COMMITTEE APRIL 1 g, 1996 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 3:35 Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Steve Smith, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer Members Absent: Jill Collins Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley Others Present: Judy Chen,Jim Jackson Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of March 14 and Special meeting of March 26. Dick Schuster made mation to approve both sets of minutes, Sylvia Machamer seconded. VOTE: 3-0 Written Communications!, None Oral Communications: None OLD HUSINESS: 1. Request for minor modification (Judy Chen) - Vera Gil stated that this item is Judy Chen's request for a minor modification for her proposal to build a BMR project with low income units. She would like a few exceptions from what is specified in the Housing Mitigation Manual. Alter a lengthy discussion regarding what Ms. Chen is proposing and subsequent Committee comments, Ms. Chen re-thought her original request and proposed to: ® Build three market rate units, and three "for sale" BMR units in the pool with all the City restrictions. These units would be moderate instead of median. Vera Gil and other members of the committee expressed their concern regarding the fee waivers along with the increase in rents passed on the the lower income clients. The Committee was in agreement that Ms. Chen is already receiving significant waivers related to fees, but to further subsidize her project and make it not as reasonable for low income residents may not be appropriate. Ms. Chen suggested that she would be willing to rent one:of the rental units at market rate, thus reducing the other two units to the base rent. Dick Schuster expressed his concerns that the committee is making yet another exception to the housing mitigation manual and does not feel comfortable doing so. Ms. Chen also agreed to look at offering one of the "for sale" units as median and the other two at moderate. Vera Gil will put these options in writing for Ms. Chen to read over and agree to. Dick Schuster felt that the manual should reflect the changes so that this does not set another precedent. Vera stated that when the committee revises the manual they can incorporate language regarding developers volunteering BMR units. Steve Smith made a motion to approve 3 market rate "for sale" units and three affordable units(I median income,BMR priced,2 moderate BMR priced)4 rental units(1 market rate,3 low income rates);receive fee waivers for six affordable units. After receiving this information in writing, Ms. Chen will review and agree upon these terms. At the same time,the Committee agrees to amend the manual to reflect voluntary participation in the program. Sylvia Machamer seconded. VOTE: 3-1 2. Discussion with Leslee Coleman,Santa Clara Valley Manufacturing Group regarding Housing Symposium: Vera Gil introduced Leslee Coleman from the Manufacturing Group. Lessee Coleman explained that the Manufacturing Group had an idea regarding hosting a symposium for"debugging" myths of affordable housing. Ms. Coleman stated that she would like for the affordable housing committee to be the liason for the City of Cupertino. The day will consist of a symposium during the early part of the day and a tour in the afternoon, with a dinner being sponsored by corporate companies for elected officials. Steve Smith volunteered to serve on the elected officials committee. Vera Gil's name will be put on the general symposium mailing list for information. Adjournment: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yv nne Kelley, Kathy RoQnson, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smit"Ci-y Clerk dwindowsthousingtath32696 ---------------------------------------------—-—-------I......................................................I...............I...........................................-............... ........................................... MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE ROUSING COMMITTEE JUNE 13, 1996 s...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Kathv Robinson called the meeting to order at 3:35 Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Steve Smith, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer Jill Collins Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: None Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster moved to approve the minutes of April 11, 1996. Sylvia Machamer seconded VOTE: 5-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Amendments to the Housing Mitigation Manual: Vera Gil stated the City Council would like to review the .Manual and direct staff and the Committee on what changes they recommend. Kathy Robinson questioned the Council's objectives and their strategy. Vera stated that the Council wanted to enter into a discussion and point out those areas they want co revisit. Vera added that the Council seems divided on their views,of providing affordable housing by in-lieu fees from office/industrial developers. The Committee discussed their views on the Council's proposed changes to the Mitigation Manual and a17reed to wait until Council met to discuss their changes on the mitigation manual before action is taken. Ether Business The Committee agreed to postpone meeting until September 12. Adjournment: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: ai4 Yvonne Kelley, Kathy Robinson, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ® ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, City Clerk dw indowsihousi ng/afh61396 r .-------------- _..........................-......_.._.._.._...-- .................................................... ............. _......................................... ............... ........................ .,.......................... , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 12, 1996 -- :.......................................................................................-.. -......................-.............................................................................................................................. ._ CALL TO 010ER Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 3:40 Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster. Sylvia Machamer, Jill Collins Members Absent: Steve Smith Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Bob Cowan Others Present: Gertrude Welch, Jewel Stabler Approval of Minutes: Approval of minutes was postponed until the October meeting Written Communications: None Oral Communications: Gertrude Welch questioned the proposed Symantec Project and whether any new large affordable housing projects were occurring. Bob Cowan stated that other than the Tantau/Stevens Creek project, there are approximately 500 units being constructed that will provide about 40 units total for affordable clients. Jewel Stable.i had questions regarding what BMR meant and if there are any HUD assisted housing being constructed. Staff provided the information Ms. Stabler requested. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Economic Development Committee meeting to discuss office/industrial mitigation - Vera Gil presented staff report outlining the direction of City Council to staff and Housing Committee regarding the Housing k1itigation manual. 1\4s. Gil stated that a member from the Planning Commission, Housino Committee and Economic Development Team were to meet and discuss proposed changes to the existing Housing Mitigation Manual. Each member commented on his/her opinion, those comments are as follows: Dick Schuster- Prefers cause to be built component remain in manual, and is against lowering the in-lieu fee. Jill Collins - Would like to see the City be more competitive with other cities, but felt that the cause to be built component and in-lieu fee remain the same, as this is our current means of retaining and building any affordable housing in Cupertino. Svi%,ia Machamer- \Would also like to the cause to be built language to remain the same as well as the in-lieu fie. Kathy Robinson - Agreed with the rest of the committee and further stated that she would like Council to remain committed to oriainal housing mitigation and allow higher densitv. Dick made motion to elect Kathy Robinson as representative to the sub-committee m Ming to discuss changes to housing mitigation manual, recommend that City Council support the housinL manual as stated, retain the $5.00/square foot in-lieu fee, and to amend the "Cause to be Built" section so that it clarifies how office/industrial can bank proposed housing units. Sylvia Machamer seconded. VOTE: 4-0 2. DeAnza Properties request for exception from the Housing Mitigation Manual - Vera Gil presented staff report referencing a letter from John Vidovich and his intentions to delete amenities to the BMR units at the Forge-Vidovich housing project. Ms. Gil stated that staff would like to see the committee dery Mr. Vidovich's request stating that it has become commonplace for apartment complexes to either provide laundry facilities within the unit or at least on site. Her feelings were that since other units within the complex were receiving laundry facilities in the their unit it would appear discriminatory. After a short discussion with committee members, Sylvia Machamer motioned that the committee should not accept this as an exemption to the housing mitigation manual regarding elimination of amenities. She further stated that the committee should revisit Section 2.3.2 clarifying what the definition of amenities are and which should remain standard. Adjournment: to rescheduled meeting of October 17, 1996 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yv nne Kelley. Kathy Robinson. Chairperson . P Admin. Secretary ATTEST: !ter r� �TZ 2,r�( Kimberly Sniitl' City Clerk cl w i ndo'As;ho us i n uh 1101296 V ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 17, 1996 ............................ .......... ............................... ............. ................................................. ...................... .............- ...... CALL TO ORDER Steve Smith called the meeting to order at 3:40 .Members Present: Dick Schuster. Sylvia ."Vlachamer, Jill Collins. Steve Stilith Members Absent: Kathy Robinson Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley Others Present: Mary Ellen C-hell Approval of Minutes- June 13, 1996, September 12, 1996,Jill Collins motioned to approve both sets of minutes as submitted. Dick Schuster seconded. Vote 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: Mary Ellen Chell announced that Cupertino Community Services was awarded a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of$150,000 to be disbursed over a _3) year period for the transitional housing program (operating and maintenance expenses). OLD BUSINESS: 1. Economic Development Committee meeting to discuss office/industrial mitigation - Vera Gil discussed the summary minutes from the Economic Development Team meeting regarding the office/industrial mitigation section of the manual. The consensus from the committee was to recommend the City Council delete the "cause to be built" portion from the manual. -File committee did not agree on the fee, but decided to tbrward to the Council their range of fees (SO - S5.00). Dick Schuster felt strongly that the Committee should be present at the Cite Council meeting. '1*he representative should stress that the "cause to be built" section be retained in the I-IlUllUal and that the fee for office/industrial remain at $5.00 per square toot. A preferable tleC Would be consistent with park and school fees. The Committee's agreed that Dick Schuster should attend the Council lllWill�., on October 2-1 and represent the Housing Committee. 2. Amendment to Section 2.3.2 of Housing Mitigation Manual clarifying,what items are considered amenities - Vera presented staff report regarding DeAnza Properties request to delete laundry facilities in tine BMR units. Earlier this year the Committee voted to deny DeAnza Properties request to delete facilities. The Committee also expressed an interest in revising the manual to clarify what is considered an amenity and what is standard in case this situation; arises again. The Committee agreed to char, e the manual so that it explicitly states what is considered luxury versus standard items. The items that will be specified as iuxury are marble. hardwood floors, expensive lighting Fixtures. etc. Those items considered standard will be laundry facilities (either inside the unit or on size). dishwashers, and garbage disposal. Ms. Gil will revise the manual and present the corrected version to the Committee for their approval of the new wording. Adjournment to the meeting of November 14. SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: L ev-.mA- Ytbnne Kelley, Steve Smith, Vice Chair Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly SmithSmitb _,,,Ciky Clerk cJwindows;housine/ath 1017 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT ME TO LACK Or QUORUM CUP ERTINO CU1'CRTINO HOUSING C9MM!'i""I EE NOTICE IS UIEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Aflordable I lousing Committee of the City of Cupertino, California, scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 114. 1996, 3:30 P.M., was adjourned due to lack of business to Thursday, December 12, 1996, 3:30 p.m. Dated this 14th day of November, 1996. Kaf1 y Robinson, Chairperson Cupertino Affordable I lousing Committee 0 .............................................................. ..................................................... _..................................... ,.......................................................................................... , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOUSING COMMITTEE .JANUARY 9, 1997 .................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................. CALL TO ORDER Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Kathy Robinson, Jill Collins. Steve Smith (arrived at 4:00) Members Absent: Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Others Present: Gertrude Welch Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster moved to approve minutes as submitted, Jill Collins seconded. Vote: 3-0 Oral Communications: Gertrude Welch asked about the proposed change in the in lieu fee. The Committee verified ihat the fee was changed by the City Council to $2.00 per square toot. Old Business: 1. Clarification of Mitigation Manual regarding Section 2.3.2 (Amenities): Vera Gil stated that the City Council directed staff to proceed with a general plan amendment regarding the housing mitigation manual's office industrial section. Ms. Gil stated that since the !Tanning Commission and City Council were reviewing the general plan amendment it made sense to review other amendments to the housing mitigation manual at the same time. tits. Gil proceeded to review the proposed amendments and briefly explain the effects of the general plan amendment. Dick Schuster recommended several chances to the manual: 1. Section 1.1 - Delete 2nd sentence and delete "provide the City with a supply" and insert "acknowledge 1101Ising needs created by the development of office: industrial projects and it) provide nominal funds to support the development of affordable housing". 2. Section 1.2.2 - Change title to ""litigation Fee". First line should read "Developers shall pa% a fee as determined b\1 the City Council." 3. StCl on 2.2.3 - Delete 2nd "on-site" in second to last. line. 4. Section 2.3.1 - Delete "not" in the last sentence. 5. Steve Smith wanted to clarify a paragraph regarding unused funds and how the funds are to be used. In section 1.2, the last line shall read "In the event funds are nor used for affordable housing within five years, the fee will be returned to the developer as per AB 1600. Dick Schuster made a motion to recommend changes as discussed by the committee. .iiU Collins seconded. Vote 4-0 New Business: 2. Brainstorming Session: The Committee discussed, several ways to increase aflordable housing in Cupertino. The result was that the committee would further explore promoting, the second unit ordinance, and being more proactive with vacant sites. Staff will provide Committee with background materials for the second unit ordinance. Adjournment: 5:30 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: r Yvonne Kelley Kathy Robinson, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smith; i y Clerk cAvindo%sihousina/ath 1997 .................................................................................................................I........... ............ ............. ............. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE February 13, 1997 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. CALL TO ORDER Kathy Robinson called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Jill Collins, Sylvia Ma-chamer Members Absent: Dick Schuster, Steve Smith Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Others Present: Approval of Minutes: Kathy Robinson wanted to change "...Sue Mirch-Kretschmann to Kathy Robinson "in the called meeting to order section, Jill Collins moved to approved minutes with the correction, Sylvia Machamer seconded. Vote: 3-0 Oral Communications: None New Business: 1. Election of Officers: Jill Collins made motion for Steve Smith to be Chair and Sylvia MachanierjVice-Chair, Kathy Robinson seconded. VOTE: 3-0 2. CDBG Schedule for 1997-98: Vera Gil stated that it is necesary to schedule a Special meeting on March 6 so that Council can approve and forward CDBG recommendations to the County. 3. Distribution of Second Dwelling unit ordinance: Vera Gil distributed the ordinance and suggested that this be continued until the April meeting. Ms. Gil also stated that the Manning Commission determined that this issue is not one of their priorities with regard to the 97-98 work plan, therefore there may not be staff"available to promote this ordinance. t Adjournment: 4:00 SUBN(I,i�`)I'�T�ED �BY: APPROVED BY: 4nne Kelley, y Kathy \�on, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smi6, City Clerk Ow indo v,,-Aiousinglafi21397 .................................................................................................................................................................... MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE March 6, 1997 ......................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................. CALL TO ORDER Sylvia Machamer called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer Members Absent: Steve Smith, Jill Collins Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Andrew Estigoy, Georgia Bacil Approval of Minutes: Kathy Robinson moved to approve the minutes as submitted, Dick Schuster seconded. Vote: 3-0 Oral Communications: None New Business: 1. CDBG Hearing: Vera Gil stated that the City received four funding requests for the 1997-98 funding cycle. Ms. Gil proceeded to summarize the four proposals as well as the stalling costs. Mary Ellen Chell and Andrew Estigoy represented Cupertino Community Services and provided information on their agencies three funding request. Georgia Bacil followed CCS's presentation with information on Senior Adults Legal Assistance. Following the presentations, the Committee proceeded to discuss the staff recommendations. Dick Schuster expressed his concern regarding the amount of funding for stall' Support and the tiny loans, I L ( C ,lumber of rehabilitation loans. 1-lis concerns was that we are not handling ill, lit 11 staffing costs remained high. Dick Schuster moved to approve all stall recommendations regarding disbursement funds with the exception of typing chairs. With no second, Kathy Robinson move(] to approve all staff recommendations contingent upon checking whether the general fund will provide a percentage of funds for typing chairs. Sylvia. Machamer seconded. The Committee approved the following allocations: Agency Request Ilousing Committee Rec. CCS - Rotating Shelter 17,000 15,000 CCS - Affordable Ilousing Placement 17,000 13,185 CCS -Tree Replacement 2,500 2,500 Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) 5,000 5,000 Public Service Grant lmplemenation 8,000 8,000 Program Administration 15,000 15,000 Urban Countv Rehabilitation Services 15,000 15,000 Equipment Acquisition 1,000 1,000* Affordable Housing Fund 0 97,261 Total 00,500 171,946 * General fund will pay a portion of equipment acquisition VOTE: 2-1 Reports: Vera Gil stated that she received a letter from Tandem Computers asking Ibr credit I'm the newly approved Sandhill Property housing project. John Hailey requested that the item he on the April agenda to formally request approval from the Housing Committee, Adjournment: 5:15 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVE® BY: Y onne Kelley, via Macha mer, Vice Chair Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smit�j�City Clerk clwindows/hour in&110 G97 e MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE April 10, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Sylvia Machamer called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer, Jill Collins Members Absent: Steve Smith Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Others Present: Gertrude Welch. John Hailey Approval of minutes: Dick Schuster approved the minutes as submitted, Kathy Robinson seconded. Vote: 3-1 Oral Communications: Gertrude Welch thanked the Committee and the Citv Council for acknowledging, her work as an affordable housing advocate. New Business: 2. Request for 10 year extension of loan from PACE: Vera Gil presented letter and supporting documentation from PACE asking for an extension on their loan for a 10 year period. The financial records from PACE indicate that the existing loan could be paid off in July, but this would result in services and programs being cut. Staff recommends that a 10-year extension be granted. Kathy Robinson made a motion to approve staff recommendation, Sylvia Machamer seconded. Vote: 4-0 Vera Gil stated that a new member of the loan committee should be appointed since Maria Pinedo is no longer on the committee. Jill Collins was nominated and appointed as the new representative on the loan committee. 3. Review and approval of new affordable rents and maximum sale prices: Vcra Oil presented her annual calculations on rental and re-sale rates for affordable units. Ms. (ail reminded the committee of it contention that rents seemed high; thereli?re she Wl1itCCl some consensus on options for calculating rents. Vera Gil also stated that the maximum sale prices have dropped. After considerable discussion, the Committee agreed to continue the discussion on maximum sale prices so that the committee could think about the difl'Crent 0ptioris. Dick Schuster made a motion to change rental rates as discussed and continue the for sale' prices until the next meeting, to discuss further alternatives. .till Collins seconded. Vote: 4-0 1. Request from Tandem Computers for housing credits for units "caused to be built": Vera Gil presented Tandem's request to bank credits for the Cupertino Vil(age 111 site. John 1-iailey Qave a brief history of the previous request to bank housing credits for the Wolii and Pruneridge Site. Mr. Hailey contends that it was Tandem's intent to also request credit liar the Cupertino Village Site 1I1. The Committee's consensus was that the Council has changed the manual deleting the housing bank. Unfortunately, Tandem was not in the pipeline at the time-, therefore the Committee recommended denial of this request. Dick Schuster made motion to deny Tandem's request to bank housing credits on the Cupertino Village III site. Kathv Robinson seconded. Vote: 4-0 Adjournment: 5:15 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: tall- Yvonne Kelley, Sylvia Machamer, Vice Chair Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, .ity Clerk dwindowsihousin:Jail I U97 ..................................................................I.....................................................................................I........................................................................................... MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE June 12, 1997 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Steve Smith called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Members Present: Kathy Robinson. Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer, Steve Smith Members Absent: Jill Collins Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley. Others Present: Teri Cain, Bruce Dorfman Approval of Minutes: Steve Smith asked that the original proposal of units be placed in the minutes so that anyone looking at the minutes can see what changes were approved. Dick moved to approve rilinUiCS with that change. Sylvia seconded. Vote: 3-1 (Kathy Robinson abstained) Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None New Business: 1. Request Interpretation to move BMR units to the first and second story from Irvine Apartments: Vera Gil stated that Irvine Apartment Communities is requesting that all the BMIR units be placed on the first and second stories. They are also requesting that 13MIZ L111itS not be placed in the building facing the swimming pool and that the 2 bd/2 ba 1011 units be Lltiiizcd lol' market rate. Bruce Dorfman. Irvine Apartment Communities presented a site plan showing the location of the complex and a brief suminary of the complex makeup. Mr. Dortrrian stated that all the units will contain the same amenities as well as floor plan. Dick Schuster and Kathy Robinson asked about the square footage in the 1. 2 and 3 bedrooms and whether there is a difference in the market rate and BMR units. Mr. Dorfman explained that all the one bedrooms have the same square footage and the two bedrooms have two diff'civiii sizes. The BMR units in the two bedrooms will be of the smaller size. • o Y Dick Schuster made a motion to approve staff s recommendation allowing the trunsfcr of' tile. I and 2 bedrooms to the first and second :loors and also to allow only market rate units being, placed near the pool.. Mr. Schuster also would like to make reference that this proposal is approved based upon the square footage being reasonably close to 10% of the total square footage of the project. Steve Smith interjected that he would like some type of discussion regarding this being a precedent itself. Mr. Smith states that the manual does not state 10% of the total square footage, but 10% of the units and if the committee uses this caveat, then ivc might be setting a precedent. Kathy seconded. VOTE: 4-0 Adjournment SUBMITTED BY: ItnVll Yl , fit' Yvonne Kelley, Steve Smith, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smigl, Oty Clerk clwindowslhm;in&ath61297 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE July 10, 1997 ..................................................... ................. .................................................................................................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Sylvia Machamer called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer, Jill Collins Members Absent: Steve Smith, Kathy Robinson Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Andrew Estigoy Approval of Minutes; Motion to approve minutes was made by Sylvia Machamer, seconded by Kathy Robinson Vote: 4-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None Old Business: 1. Affordable Rents and Maximum Sale Prices: Vera Gil stated that staff s recommendation is to allow sales prices to remain the same. The Committee discussed the pros and cons of this issue in depth. There seemed to be some consensus that the AMR units needed to be affordable ire perpetuity or a system must be devised to allow a percentage of payback to the program once the 30 0 year affordable rat,;has expired. Jill Collins recommended that sales prices remain the same but limit the size of homes so instead of one 3,000 square foot you might see two 1,500 square feet homes. No second of the motion was made. Dick Schuster made motion to accept lower prices and to continue to deliberate how to proceed with the affordable life of units. No second of the motion was made. Sylvia Machamer made motion to lower sale prices and allowing any projects in the pipeline to conform to those guidelines in place when proposal/approval was submitted. Due to lack of second, all motions died and this item will be tabled until next meeting. Adjournment SUBMIITTED BY: j APPROVED BY: L'V)v c Yvonne Kelley, Sylvia Machamer, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly SmA, City Clerk dwindowsihousineJath71097 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COADUME August 14,1997 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ CALL TO ORDER Steve Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Steve Smith, Jill Collins Members Absent: Sylvia Machamer,Kathy Robinson Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Gertrude Welch Approval of Minutes: There were no minutes available to approve. Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None Old Business: 1. Review and approval of affordable rents and sale prices: Vera Gil stated that approval of affordable rents have been finalized and sale pries were continued from the meeting of July 10. At the last meeting there were three different methods that were proposed and three members present. Therefore the iiem was continued until today. Dick Schuster shared I-,s reasoning for wanting the BMR units to remain affordable in perpetuity and also to decrease the sales prices for BMR ownership units. Jill Collins shared her rational and explained that she was in agreement with Dick Schuster regarding the life of a BMR unit, but felt that the shift in the housing market is that many people spend more than 30% of their income on their mortgage. Steve Smith felt as though the sale prices should remain the same and that 3011/0 of a persons income should be a benchmark for affordability. Mr. Smith also felt that there should be a range link of how small a BMR unit could be reduced from the market rate units due to larger sized units being constructed. r s With the consensus of the group not changing, Dick Schuster moved to continue this item to the next meeting. Jill Collins seconded. Vote: 3-0 Adjournment SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley, Steve Smith, Chairperson Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smi City Clerk c/winilowsih,,.ing/ath81497 ..................................................................................... MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 9, 1997 ........................................................................-.....................................................-..........--........... ........ ............. ............................................ CALL TO ORDER Sylvia Machamer called the meeting to order at 3):30 Members Present: Sylvia Machamer. Jill Collins, Kathy Robinson Members Absent: Dick Schuster, Steve Smith Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell Approval of Minutes: Sylvia motioned to approve July 10" minutes, Jill seconded. Vote: 3-0 August 14" minutes were continued Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: I. Review and approval of new affordable rents and maximum sale prices: Vera Gil spoke about the individual committee members feeling on maximum sale prices. Dick Schuster felt that the prices should be lowered immediately; Jill Collins felt that the prices should remain the same due to the 30% rule being applied as a financing tool. Kathy Robinson felt that prices should be lowered, with the exception of anything in the pipeline. Sylvia NIachamer agreed with Kathy Robinson. Kathy Robinson made a motion that sale prices for units in the pipeline remain the same, but any ftiture units should be reduced so that buyers are not being required to pay more than 30% of their income. Sylvia seconded the motion. Vote: 3-1 A 2. Review sites with residential potential map to target potential sites for affordable housing. Vera explained that there is a staff person working on this map to update any sites available. The committee agreed to continue this item until the map is complete. 3. Discuss how the Committee can become more proactive in the affordable housing arena. Jill Collins brought up the fact that the last person to own a BNIR unit after 30 years could potentially sell and receive a windfall profit. Jill felt that a policy or mechanism should be in place to assure Long term affordability. This might be accomplished by placing restrictions on the deed of trust stating the first sale after the 30-year affordable price will allow the owner to receive his costs plus a reasonable percentage of appreciation over the years, but place all other monies into the affordable housing pool. Vera Gil stated that some cities institute a policy that with every resale the 30 year restriction is re-applied. Vera Gil mentioned that she would like for the committee to think about requiring developers use Cupertino Community Services to place the BMR clients in BMR units due to the time and energy spent training each developer's management personnel in screening. Jill Collins suggested charging the developer a nominal fee to be paid to CCS for the screening of the BiV1R units. Vera Gil explained that when changes are made to the Mititation Manual she will include these amendments for the committee to review. Adjournment: fleeting of December l l ® SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvo. e Kelley, Syjvi a Machamer, Vice Chair Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smithtity Clerk e/windows/housing/afh 10997 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................... NZ*4UTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE January 8, 1998 .......................................................................................................................... ........... ................................................ .................. CALL TO ORDER Steve Smith called the meeting to order Members Present: Steve Smith,Jill Collins, Sylvia Machamer, Dick Schuster Members Absent: Kathy Robinson Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Andrew Estigoy Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster made motion to approved August 14, 1997 minutes, Steve Smith seconded. Vote: 2-0 Vera Gil asked for clarification on Steve Smith's presence at the October 9, 1997 meeting. He stated he was absent, therefore corrections to the minutes should be made to reflect his absence. Jill Collins made motion to approve minutes of October 9, 1.997 with corrections, Sylvia Machamer seconded. Vote: 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1, Review sites with residential potential map to target potential sites for affordable housing. Request continuance to March 12 meeting. 2. Consider amendments to the Housing Mitigation Manual. Request continuance to March 12 Aft, meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 3. Explore feasibility of a silent second equity appreciation program. Vera Gil stated that Terry Ward could not make it to the meeting. He would be able to make the February meeting. There being no official business, Vera Gil wanted to inform the Committee of a Council action at its last meeting. John Statton conuTiented that he would like to see more rehab being targeted to certain areas of the city and explore uses other than single family residential homes. Vera Gil stated that the committee may want to wait until its March meeting due to the February meeting being full. Vera Gil stated that Bruce Dorfman, Irvine Apartment Communities felt that an April tour of the Hamptons would be better since all the amenities are not yet completed. Andrew Estigoy updated the committee on his progress with qualifying individuals for the Hampton units. There are approximately 34 BMR units and applications for those units have been received steadily. Adjournment: Meeting of February 12, 1998 SU MITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley, Steve Smith, Chairman Admin. Secretary ATTEST: Kimberly Smit Cite Clerk c/windows/housing/ath 10997 ........... ...... ........... ......... ......... ......................... ........................... MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE February 12, 1998 ........................... .......................................... ...............................................I.........................I.................I...................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. Members Present: Jill Collins.. Sylvia Machanier, Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster and 01rin Mahoney Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Georgia Bacil, Gertrude Welch, Terry Ward and Jan Straka Approval of Minutes: Postponed until all members were present. Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Consideration of Silent Second Program Terry Ward explained how the silent second program operates. Mr. Ward proceeded to review some of the tables which were ;ncluded in the housing committee packet. One of the tables illustrates the return on investment that the bank and the city would receive. Essentially. the city and the participating lender would provide equal aniOL1111S of funding for the second mortgages. The bank would see a higher rate of return on investment since its risk is greater. Program objectives are set by the city with Northbay Ecumenical I-tomes (NEI-]) acting as the city's agent and administering the program. Part ol'the Nortilbay Ecumenical I-Iomes responsibility is to stay in touch with individual borrowers to encourage the borrowers to pay off the silent second at the earliest opportunity. This is beneficial to the homeowner and the city. Committee members discussed the program specifics with Mr. Ward. A consensus was reached by the committee that staff should explore this program further with Mr. Ward. Kathy Robinson made a motion that staff further explore the silent second program. Jill Collins seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0 NEW BUSINESS 2. Election of officers for 1998 Dick Schuster nominated Sylvia Machamer for chair person and Jill Collins for vice-chair. Kathy Robinson seconded motion. Vote 4-C 3. Review 1.998-99 CDBG applications for funding from Cupertino Community Services, Senior Adult Legal Assistance and Sunnyview Lutheran Homes. 1. CDBG Hearing: Vera Gil stated that the City received five funding requests for the 1998-99 funding cycle. Ms. Gil proceeded to summarize the five proposals as well as the staffing costs. Mary Ellen Chell represented Cupertino Community Services and provided information on her agencies three funding requests. Georgia Bacil followed CCS's presentation with information on Senior Adults Legal Assistance and Jan Straka represented Sunnyview Lutheran Homes. Following the presentations, the Committee proceeded to discuss the staff recommendations. Dick Schuster expressed his concern regarding the amount of funding for staff support. His concerns was that the city general fund should pay for some of the staffing costs so that the CDBG funds could be maximized. Dick Schuster moved to approve all staff recommendations regarding disbursement of' CDBG funds with the exception of the rehab transfer to cover staffing, the expenditure for a new computer and the public service implementation staff costs. Sylvia Machamer seconded. -Fhe Committee approved the following allocations: Agency Request housing Committee Rec. CCS Rotating Shelter 20,000 14,565 CCS - Affordable Housing Placement 25,000 _ 12,803 CCS - Greenwood Court Rehab. 8,780 0 Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) 5.000 4,853 Sunnyview Lutheran Homes Dining Room 50,000 50,000 Program Administration 15,000 15.000 Public Service Implementation 8,000 0 Urban County Rehabilitation Services 1.5,000 15.000 Equipment Acquisition 2,500 0 Affordable Housing Fund Total VOTE: 4-0 Adjournment: Meeting adjourned to regular meeting of rdarch 13, 1998 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: 21, Vera Gil. Sylvia Machamer, Chair Planner 11 ATTEST: Kimberly Smitl , City Clerk c/wiudowslhousinOath21398 AA&k .......................... ..................................................................................................... ............................................................................ ................. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE March 12, 1998 .............................................................I................................................I....................................... ............................................................................. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Sylvia Machamer, Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster. Cecilia Fu Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Bob Cowan Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell Approval of Minutes: January 8, 1998 and February 12, 1998 Dick Schuster moved to approved minutes as submitted. Sylvia Machamer seconded Vote: 3-0 Written Communications: Letter from William Wickwire regarding SROs Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. City Council hearing on CDBG Funding Requests: Ms. Gil reviewed the council report on CDBG funding and explained the addition of a tabie regarding staffing costs. Because of the decrease in public service funding, th, —'ity Council asked the Committee to explore funding, Cupertino Community Services from the housing mitigation revenue fund. Staff has approached the City Attorney for a legal opinion on funding services from the 11OLIS111" mitigation Ives. -\ letter from the City Attorney regarding the use of funds was presented to the committee, I'lic City Attorney is of the opinion that funding the aff'ordable placement program could be fundcd by in-lieu fees, but the Rotating Shelter program Should not. I-le also noted that funds should ideally be utilized for construction, conversion ol' existing market rate units !o aff'ordablt: and down payment assistance or second mortgage programs. } Ms. Gil stated that Cupertino Community Services is requesting funding of $25,000 I'm the affordable placement program. Staff warned the committee that funding public service activities from the housing mitigation fees may set a dangerous precedent for future funding cycles. Staff and the committee discussed options for controlling the amount of funds that Cupertino. Community Services could request from the housing mitigation program in the future but ottler funding options were not recommended. It was agreed upon that a sub-committee should establish program goals and the dollar value of each goal prior to next year's CDBG funding cycle and also add variety of ways that staff could control options for controlling amount of funds. After a lengthy discussion, the Committee recommended taking $17.779 from in-lieu fees to fully fund the affordable placement program. This action would disencumber funds in the public service category of the CDBG program and allow the Rotating Shelter and the Senior Adults Legal_ Assistance programs to be funded at their requested amounts. Dick Schuster made the motion Kathy Robinson seconded. Vote: 4-0 Adjournment: Meeting adjourned to regular meeting of April 9, 1998 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: �' ve, ItKL'� CELL _ Y ; Y nne Kelley Sylvia Machamer, Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Smi , City Clerk Uw i n down/ho u s i n&116129 8 .......... ...... ...... ....... ............ ......... ........ ...... ......... MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE April 9, 1998 ......................................................................................... ............I.....................­......I......I.................................................................... .......... .......... CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. Members Present: Sylvia Machamer, Dick Schuster, Cecilia Fu Members Absent: Kathy Robinson Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, William Wickwire Approval of Minutes: March 12, 1998 - Dick Schuster moved to approve minutes with the listed corrections. Cecilia FLI seconded: add "Staff did not provide viable options"on second page, first paragraph; add variety of way that staff could control options for controlling amount of funds; Meeting adjourned to regular meeting of 5/14/98, should be changed to 4/9/98 Vote: 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None NEW BUSINESS: 3. Update on-status of Cupertino housing programs: Vera Gil handed out an excel workshect showing the account balance from the housing fund -which includes revenue from the Sin-irns House, Mitigation Fees, as well as expenditures. The balance is approximately 1.6 million. 'Vera Gil presented a map of the City showing the affordable properties with the exception of.,the 13MR apartments. After a discussion of the properties and what the clientele consists of'. the committee was pleased with the number of units throughout the City. 2. Address letter from William Wickwire re yak, SRO housing: Dick SC11LISM' spoke about Mr. Wickwire's dedication to providing affordable housing, more specifically SRO R _ y developments within Cupertino. Mr. Schuster felt that this committee should seek out relevant. available resources so that something like this might be developed here in the City. Mr. Wickwire mentioned that the property located at the corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and DeAnza may be an ideal spot for a SRO development. Ms. Gil stated that the property is owned and currently an application has been filed for development. This, in her opinion, is not an appropriate site for an SRO development. Dick Schuster mentioned that First Baptist Church at Miller and Phil Lane may be receptive to the idea of selling their excess property to a non-profit developer for affordable housing. Mary Ellen Chell stated that although the need for an SRO is great, the trouble might be with the community accepting a development proposal of this type. 1. Review vacant sites map: Vera Gil showed the map to the group and pointed out those sites that might be utilized for affordable housing. The Committee spo'. e about all their ideas in trying to secure affordable housing in Cupertino. Vera Gil asked if the Committee would like to see the Hampton's on Wolfe Road. The Committee agreed to use their May 13 meeting for a walk-through of the apartments. Vera proposed that the June meeting be cancelled due to scheduled vacations of several of the members. Adjournment: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: f Yv ne Kelley Sylvia Macha:ner, Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Sm' , City Clerk c/windows/hous inwath31298 .................... ............. ......................... ....... ....... ......... MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE May 21, 1998 ........................................................................................................................................................................................... CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. Members Present: Sylvia Machamer, Dick Schuster, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley Others Present: Judy Chen, Marc Hynes,Gertrude Welch Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster moved to approved minutes of April 9, 1998, Kathy Robinson seconded. VOTE: 4-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: Gertrude Welch, representative for the Council of Churches of Santa Clara County, 111('61-11led committee of 110 pastors that are writing letters on the housing crisis in Santa Clara County and are also holding a press conference in San Jose to speak on this issue. Tile pastors are seeking millions of dollars in redevelopment money to be used for very low ilIC0111C housing. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion of planning application 6-Z-98,6-U-98, Judy Chen, 7359 Rainbow Drive: Vera 611 explained that applicant is requesting to rezone the property to a lesser density and is also applying for a use permit to construct eight towillionles. The Current zoning requires 1,0111. of the eight units to be affordable. Ms. Chen is now requesting that all the Luilts be designated market rate. Marc Hynes, Attorney for Ms. Chen spoke on her behalf regarding the process she has gone through with this particular application. Mr. Ilyries stated that Ms. Chen has tried to work within the parameters set by the City Council, Planning Commission and stall'. Financing the p.irccl has been difficult at best and requiring four of the eight towilhomes to be affordable is not leasibie. AWL Dick Schuster and Kathy Robinson questioned what makes the original plan infeasiblee since it appeared feasible when originally submitted. Ms. Chen stated that when the parcel was re-zoned a use permit application was not submitted, therefore financing and actual plans were never approved. .Kathy Robinson made motion to approve staff recommendation of requiring two BMR ownership units. If financing cannot be obtained. then Ms. Chen can return to the l lousing Committee to lower number of BMR units. Cecilia Fu asked Ms. Chen if she had sought financing within the current market. Ms. Chen said she has not talked to a lender. Ms. Fu encouraged Ms. Chen to call her at Cupertino National Bank and she would refer her to a staff member or other lending institution that might be able to help her in financing this project. VOTE: 4-0 2. Cancellation of June 11, 1998 regular meeting. Vera Gil explained that she and Dick will be on vacation. Sylvia moved to cancel June meeting, Dick Schuster seconded. Vote: 4-0 Adjournment: Meeting of July 9, 1998 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Y'V nne Kelley Sylvia Machamer, Chair ATTYST: J Kimberly Smith, City C! rk �� c/•.k,indows/housing/ath3i298 ................................................................................................................................................................................. .......... ........... ............................. MINUTES OF TH'9 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE July 9, 1998 CALL TO OItI1►EIt ...................I.....................................I................................................................................... ..................................... Meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson Members Absent: Sylvia Machamer Staff Present: Yvonne Kelley, Robert Cowan Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell Approval of Minutes: Dick moved that minutes be approved as submitteC Kathy Rooinson seconded. VOTE: 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Selection of new Vice-Chair: Dick Schuster stated that Vera Gil had made recommendations that Cecilia Fu be nominated as Vice Chair, but he fell since Kathy Robinson'~ term is limited she should be Vice Chair moving into Chair before the end oil'her term, whereas Cecilia has a full term to complete. Kathy Robinson stated she would defer to Cecilia if she was interested in the position. Cecilia Fu stated that she is so new to the Committee that she fell another year of experience is necessary before she accepts Vice Chair, Dick Schuster moved to nominate Kathy Robinson as Vice Chair, Cecilia Fu seconded. Vote: 3-0 2. CCS Funding Subcommittee Assignment: Kathy ]'Xobinson state(] that these j*cpresc111,111Ves would be responsible for future funding For CCS as well as cyclical workload of the agency. The committee would Consist of Mary Ellen. Chell, Vera Gil, one member maybe two froni this committee. Dick Schuster volunteered to serve, but felt that another member should 11C Ell encouraged to serve. Cecilia Fu volunteered to serve also. Dick: moved that the coninilUcc appoint Dick Schuster and Cecilia Fu to serve on subcommittee. Kathy Robinson seconded. Vote: 3-0 3. Discussion of rehabilitation program strategies: Kathy Robinson stated that this item was placed on the agenda because the City Council suggested that a re-evaluation of the program take place and possibly changed and/or expanded to include other activities. Robert Cowan stated that Councilman Statton was most interested in re-focusing the rehab program to those blighted are in the City (primarily apartment areas). Although the rehab program is targeted at single family homes, Councilman Statton felt that the areas needing assistance would be Greenwood Court, Park Circle, Beardon Drive. Kathy Robinson asked if multi-family units were excluded in the program or if there is a percentage of single family versus multi-family units being r;;iiabbed. Mr. Cowan stated that no multi-family units were being rehabbed with the exception of the non-profits that were given loans. "The question was then asked who would be the qualifying person'? Kathy Robinson stated that in her experience the residents would have to income qualify and annual certifications be performed or either non-profits be given the loans, therefore qualifying a "property owner' would not be necessary. Robert Cowan stated that another alternative would be to shift these funds to CCS and they construct units for very low and low income individuals. Mr. Cowan stated it might be hard to find property owners who, in order to qualify for low interest loans, would have to keep rents down. Dick Schuster stated that staffs.recommendation was for the committee to evaluate the effectiveness of the rehab program. In order for the committee to accomplish this they need additional information: • Record of at least three or four year, more if possible the number of loans, the remounts of the loans, general work completed, interest and fees, and location. • Loan portfolio from USE. • Dumber of outstanding loans and total value. • Balance of rehab fund. Yvonne Kelley stated that historically over the past three years, loans have ranged 1'ron! I to '_ loans per year whereas there are three loans in the pipeline as we speak with retie that is in the preliminary stage. These loans are not in the unincorporated areas, but the City proper. lZobert Cowan stated that we currently have $273.000 in the fund, but with an aveRigc loan ranging from 35,000 to 40.000 this money could be utilized quickly. Dick Schuster stated that lie was concerned about the escrow company \\C currently use toll the high fees that are being paid by clients. lle stated that staff should do a better- joh of,1111i61-11i1111 applicants of all fees. Yvonne Kelley stated that all her clients are informed of all fees when they sign loan documents. Robert Cowan stated that staff will: Define present program o Give recent loan history o Look at areas that are blighted Kathy Robinson asked whether staff could get a breakdown of owners of blighted property. She stated that staff would still have to sell the owners on securing a loan to bring their property up to par. Mr. Cowan stated yes this can be accomplished through metro scan, a database program with property ownership throughout Santa Clara County. Yvonne Kelley stated that we should take into consideration property owners and the history of them maintaining their property. We could get into a situation where we loan most or all ol'our rehab money to a property owner who does not properly maintain his/her property belore the loan and does nothing to ensure the property is maintained after the rehab. Robert Cowan mentioned that Council had just approved a blight ordinance for the City and this may help with some of the areas that are suggested as blighted. Mr. Cowan said he would ask Vera to include a copy of the blight ordinance in the committee's next packet. Adjournment: To meeting of August 13, 1998 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley Kathy R inson, Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Snritl�, City Clerk: chvindo��s/housina/afli7993 ............ ......................... ........................................................................................ ........ ..................................... .......... ....................... MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE August 13, 1998 ............................................................................. ........................................................................... ................... Meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson, Joseph Coddington, Sylvill Machamer Members Absent: None Staff Present: Yvonne Kelley, Vera Gil Others Present: None Approval of Minutes: Dick moved that minutes be approved as submitted, Kathy Robinson seconded. VOTE: 5-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None Sylvia Machamer made a motion that Dick Schusier attend the Citv Council meeting of September 2 1" acting as a representative of this committee in the Judy Chen application fir construction of town homes on Rainbow Drive. Cecilia seconded. VOTE: 5-0 NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion of Rehabilitation Program Strategies: Vera Gil stated that the purpose of today's discussion is to come to a resolution with regard to the current program and make recommendation to Council. Ms. Gil stated that after a discussion %vith Bob Cowan and Yvonne Kelley, staff felt that the rehab account balance is not sufficicill ellougl-, to take ojlj multi-unit I l development. Staff felt that the i,.-:w blight ordinance might be useful in those few areas mentioned by Councilmernbe: Stalton. Stafl'will also increase community outreach to AOL designated neighborhoods- A discussion regarding the number of full-term versus deferred loans was discussed. The committee had questions regarding the status of the deferred loans and if tie are approving anymore. Vera Gil explained that the Committee is no longer approving. deferred loans, but ii'un applicant is financially unable to pay a fully amortize, loan, the committee will reduce loan payments for a certain period of time. Dick Schuster asked about the grant that was given for$5,000. Yvonne Kelley explained that the Loan Committee had approved a one-time grant for an elderly person whose rool'wns in disrepair and had no heat in the home. Dick Schuster moved to continue program as is as well as increasing outreach and utilizing the blight ordinance to maintain specific areas in the City. Cecilia Fu seconded. VOTE: 5-0 2. Silent Second Program: Vera Gil gave a update on the silent second program with regards to funding and feasibility. Ms. Gil stated that the City could possibly fund 7 to 8 loans in the amount of$30,000 each for condos and/or town homes. Ms. Gil also informed committee that Santa Clara County is also looking into instituting a similar program countywide therelore this committee might want to wait until the County makes their recommendation. ® 3. Housing needs assessment: Dick Schuster stated that a few years a,,o the education committee designed a brochure and worked on outreach to neighborhoods educating them on affordable housing. Suggestions were made to update the brochure and re-circulate. Mr. Schuster felt that the education of the public on affordable housing is tantamount to people accepting affordable developments in their neighborhood. He also felt that a needs assessment might be helpfid in educating the public on affordable housing. After a lengthy discussion, the committee decided a needs assessment is not necessary. Instead more emphasis should he placed on education. Adjournment: To meeting of September 10, 1998 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: r Yvonne Kelley Sylvia Machamer, Chair ATST: Kimberly Smith, City CILt4k G��'in��uwsliio!�siug/ath8139R 1996-2001 HOUSING COMMISSION (COMMITTEE)MINUTES 2 of 2 Amok .................................................................................... .................. .................. ...... ...... ........ .................................................. 1VIEW1 ES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE September 10, 1998 ..................................-........................................................................................................................................... CALL TO ORIDEI3 Meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Joseph Coddington, Sylvia Machamer Members Absent: Kathy Robinson, Cecilia Fu Staff Present: Yvonne Kelley, Vera Gil, Bob Cowan Others Present: None Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster moved that minutes be approved as submitted, Joseph Coddington seconded. VOTE: 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Review of Housing Committee's position on Judy Chen application 6-Z-98,6-U-98,7359 Rainbow Drive: Vera Gil stated that Dick Schuster's memo to the Housing Committee addressed the issue of whether or not the applicant, Judy Chen, would have to provide BMR units. Mr. Schuster felt the committee as will as the Planning Commission and City Council should follow the guidelines as stated in the General Plan and Municipal Code regarding conversion of apartments to condominiums. Bob Cowan stated that he is in agreement with this committee, but the policy is not explicit as it does not address the demolition of apartments and re-zoning of R-3 properties. After a lengthy discussion, Dick Schuster made a motion to require the applicant to provide comparable replacement housing and to accommodate current residents of' the complex, adhere to the policy which would allow the applicant to resubmit her project ('61lowing six consecutive months of local rental vacancy rates over 5%. and recommend the applicant be advised to withdraw her application until her project meets the requirements of the Cupertino General Plan. The motion died due to lack of a second. Joseph Coddington made a motion to require applicant to provide two BMR units, re-word General Plan so that "conversion" be substituted with "replace'; that the applicant be asked to assist the displaced residents find comparable replacement housing. Mr. Coddington also included in his motion that we forward Dick Schuster's memo to the Planning Commission:. Sylvia Machamer seconded. VOTE: 2-1 Adjournment to meeting of October 8, 1998 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: a,vbuu,j--,,- Y onne Kelley Sylvif Machamer, Chair ATTEST: ® Kimberly Smith,,6ty Clerk dwindows/housing!aM91098 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE October 8, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster,Joseph Coddington, Sylvia Machamer, Kathy Robinson. Cecilia Fu Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Bob Cowan Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell,Gertrude Welch Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster made motion to approve minutes as submitted. Joseph Coddington seconded. VOTE: Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. City Council decision on consideration of General Plan Amendment for Diocese to evaluate payment of In-Lieu fees versus BMR units on site. Bob Cowan stated that the vote was a 3-2 vote in favor of the General Plan Amendment to pay in-lieu fees. Councilmembers Dean and Burnett voted no. Mr. Cowan stated that the Committee needed to either begin discussion today or schedule a special meeting to identify issues and forward recommendations to the City Council. The Committee discussed the possibilities of what construction could take place if the City accepted the in-lieu fees to build units throughout the city. It was suggested that the City would need more than 1.8 million to purchase land and construct units. It was also Kathy Robinson's opinion that a large amount of money from the O'Brien Group could not purchase land for low and very low income, because Cupertino is pretty much built out. Sylvia Machamer was concerned about the ethnic balance of the community. Joseph Coddington felt that the need 1-op more than 18 units exists and therefore would support accepting in-lieu fees to build elsewhere. Kathy Robinson pointed out that Cupertino has had less than 1,8 "tor sale" BMR's over the past 17-18 years thereby preventing young households from purchasing "starter" housing in Cupertino. Mary Ellen Chell read a letter stating her opinion of the housing situation in Cupertino and what Cupertino Community Services intent to apply for the funds to construct housing for low and very-low income households in Cupertino. Gertrude Welch, Council of Churches spoke in favor of the Committee asking for in-lieu fees for the Diocese site with help being giver to Cupertino Community Services. Cecilia Fu felt that we have 18 units for sure on the Diocese site. With in-lieu fees., we would not know when and if we could build something to accommodate the low and very low income. Kathy Robinson asked how much money was in the affordable housing fund. Vera Gil replied that we have 1.6 million. Kathy Robinson felt that this amount could be utilized to acquire property to build something affordable. Vera Gil suggested that the committee either makes a recommendation today or reconvenes at a later date after having conducted preliminary research. Joseph Coddington felt that he would like information on other options available. The committee agreed after some discussion that the members should divide up issues/information and conduct research on these items. At the next meeting the committee would review the information and make recommendations to the council.. Adjournment to meeting of November 12, 1998 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvon'e-'Kelley Syl 1a Machamer, Chair ATTEST: r� fiF _7u Kimberly Smi ,City Clerk dwindowslhousing/a1h 10898.doc; Amok ME4UTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFIPOR DAWILE DOUSING COMMITTEE January 14, 19" CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3.30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer, Cecilia Fu Members Absent: Joseph Coddington Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell,Lydia Tan, Bridge Housing Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster moved for approval of minutes as submitted, Cecilia Fu seconded VOTE: 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None NEW BUSINESS: Vera Gil commented on a meeting today with the Housing Bond Advisory Committee meeting. She reported that this committee oversees the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program countywide and they have accumulated a housing trust fund through the MCC program. This money has been used in the past to fund projects such as CHD and other projects throughout the county at approximately $100,000 each. This committee would like to take $300,000 from this fund and use it towards a silent second program. The City Council has discussed this issue during a December council meeting and asked staff to explore the possibility of initiating it program to serve young families starting out in Cupertino. This is an opportunity to piggyback with the County program. Ms. Gil suggested funding CCS its request of 1.6 million dollars. but utilize as much of the CDBG funds as possible with the remainder coming; from the. BMR in-lieu fees. This would allow us the flexibility of not only funding GCS's request but also considering the silent second mortgage program. 1. Request from Cupertino Community Services for funding to purchase Property from County Fire: Mary Ellen Chell spoke to the committee outlining their plans to purchase property at Vista and Stevens Creek. She explained that CCS is waiting for the County to surplus the property, which is a little over an acre. The plans call for a 6.000 square foot office. which CCS will be responsible for and put 24 one and two bedroom apartments for low and very low 11I.e011le families. Mary Ellen stated that they have contracted with BRIDGE Housing to develop tile property and "turn-key" it when the construction is completed. Mary Ellen mentioned that CCS chose BRIDGE Housing because of other affordable projects they have built throughout the County and their willingness to build in Cupertino. Other agencies were not as enthusiastic or did not have the reputation that BRIDGE has. Mary Ellen Chell stated that Council is in favor of this project as it stands with the prospect of contracting with Bridge Housing. Vera Gil informed the committee that Kathy Robinson had left a message stating she would he unable to attend the meeting today due to an unforeseen problem. Vera stated she had hoped that Kathy could look at the information from her memo of November 2"d to the Committee and explain changes that have occurred in the pro-forma. Vera circulated copies of the memo so that the committee could discuss. Dick Schuster asked if CCS's intention was to break out the costs of the office space from the residential. Mary Ellen replied that that was correct. Dick also asked about a bank loan, is financing from a bank part of this proposal? Lydia Tan stated that financing is still in flux and part of the reason is because negotiations are still in the process with the County regarding acquisition of the site. The County has stated they would like a "ground lease" instead of having BRIDGE acquire it from them. Mary Ellen also stated that the City Manager suggested looking into acquiring a short-term loan from the City and repaying with the money the city will acquire after it becomes an entitlement city in 2000. Mary Ellen expects that $500,000 annually is expected from CDBG funding after entitlement status. Dick Schuster strongly suggested that CCS and BRIDGE try to secure financing through a bank and not rely on borrowing money Irom the city reserves. Mary Ellen stated that she had spoken with Don Allen at Cupertino National Bank. Lydia Tan reiterated that they are looking at all alternatives for funding, but needed to approach this committee for approval of the 1.6 million dollars to be set aside in preparation of the site being put on the market and the ability to purchase. Dick Schuster asked about the $50,000 demolition price. Lydia 'ran stated this Ice is fir lire station. demolition. Ms. Tan also stated that this is in negotiation. The committee went through the costs and figures for the protect and Lydia "Can explained each cost. Dick Schuster asked if staff could provide the committee with repayment figures ol'current loans i.e., Community Housing Developers loan .for the Tantau project. Dick Schuster made a motion to commit $1.6 million to CCS with up to $500.000 li,r prc- development in acquiring the site at Vista and Stevens Creek. Cecilia Fu seconded VOTE: 3-0 2. Election of Chair and Vice Chair: Dick Schuster nominated Kathy Robinson for Chair. Sylvia Machamer seconded, Cecilia Fu for Vice Chair, Sylvia Machamer seconded. VOTE: 3-0 3. Update on new CDBG Review Schedule: Vera Gil stated that the applications have been distributed and are due February 19 -Vera Gil stated that Mary Ellen Chell informed her that CCS would be submitting reduced pubic grant requests this year staying within the CD116 limits. Vera stated that a spe;ial sub-committee meeting might not be necessary if requests are reduced. Vera Gil also mentioned that Mary Ellen Chell would like to agendize a discussion on 13M1Z procedures/guidelines for the March meeting. Adjourned to February 11, 1999 Si7D?+,/dITTED BY: APPROVED BY: it Yv nne Kelley Sylv.A Machamer, Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Smit City Clerk dwindows/housina/ath 11499.doc MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE February 18, 1999 C 1LL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Sylvia Machamer, Cecilia Fu, Joseph Coddington, Kathy Robinson Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Bob Cowan Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Carolyn Kiely Approval of Minutes: Kathy Robinson stated she was not in attendance at the meeting as stated in the minutes. Dick Schuster asked that"special meeting"be changed to "regular meeting." ;pick Schuster moved that the minutes be approved with the changes as submitted, Sylvia Machamer seconded VOTE: 2-0-3 abstaining Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Amendments to Dousing Mitigation Manual: Vera Gil stated that she would like to go (.)vcr amendments to the Housing Mitigation Manual. This is normally done on an annual basis and recommendations are then forwarded to Council. Vera Gil stated that slv� included a copy oi'a memo from Mary Ellen Chell a.rd that City Council had asked the committee to look at changing the priority system for 13MR units to include public employees as a first priority. Mary Ellen Chell stated that Cupertino Community Services has concerns regarding; the affordable units and the placement and qualifying of individuals. IViary Chen stated that C CS would Like this committee to "tighten up" the guidelines for individuals applying for allordabic units. An example would be one couple who applied for a DMR unit; both quit their jobs and the husband went back to school and the wife was doing daycare in order to quality. This couple had made $80.000 the previous year. These are the types of situations CCS has li►und themselves involved in. Her question is does the committee want to support these tyres of individuals who have the ability to afford market rate, but choose to lower their earning rower in order to qualify for a BMR unit? Mary Ellen stated that Carolyn Kiely, who administers the BMR placement, has a list of issues she encounters on a daily basis. Carolyn Kiely stated that the list contains about 18 items (with recommendations) that she encounters and would like some direction as to how to address them. One of the main concerns deals with the priority list stating that people who work in Cupertino are eligible. Ms. Kiely said that she gets very creative people who do things such as babysitting or even cleaning homes so they qualify under this guideline. Another issue is category three, which talks about Iamily members living in Cupertino. This is a gray area because there is no definition liar family. The other main issue would be DeAnza students. Most of these students do not income qualify and if two or more students were to combine their income, they would not qualify. The students get frustrated due to their illusion of possibly getting housing, then never really being able to. Carolyn talked about those applicants who own property out of state or even the country, and because they don't have to include on California taxes, they are exempt from specifying on the BMR application. After a lengthy discussion on the issues revolving around the Below Market Rate units, the committee agreed that procedural changes need to be made relative to the BMR program. The Committee went through the entire manual and recommended changes, additions, and deletions. Vera Gil stated that she would continue this item so that changes can be made to the I lousing Mitigation Manual as well as addressing those concerns outlined by Carolyn Kiely. Dick Schuster asked for an update on the Rehabilitation Loan Portfolio as well as the existing loans. Adjourned to March 1.1, 1999 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVE/DfBV: `Ivo ne Kelley U Kathy 116b'nson, Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Smit ity Clerk dwindows/housing/ath 1 1499.doc d A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE MOUSING COMMITTEE March 11, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster. Sylvia Machamer, Cecilia Fu, Joseph Coddington, Kathy Robinson Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley, Bob Cowan, Chuck Corr Others Present: Mary Ellen Chel' Carolyn Kiely, Georgia Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster motioned to approve minutes, Cecilia Fu seconded VOTE: 5-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communications: Kathy Robinson asked staff to distribute a four page memo regarding sites located within Cupertino that have a general plan designation of moderate to high density. Staff is recommending that these sites be designated at a lower density due to their surroundings. Kathy Robinson stated that she attended the Environmental Review Committee meeting at which time the committee granted a.negative declaration based upon the finding that lowering the density would not have any significant environmental impacts. Bob Cowan stated that this discussion was part of the Council work program triggered by an application to tear down a single family home near Sunnyview Manor. Tile Council felt there might be other pockets of high-density general plan designations with surrounding areas being lower density. After review by the I'larnning Commission and City Council, the City Council felt that it was advisable to look at the City as a whole and change,the designations as appropriate. The committee decided to agendize this issue for another meetings dates and forward any recommendations/comments to City Council. A special meeting will be set for'I'hursday. March 25, 8:00 a.m. 'e OLD BUSINESS: 1. Consideration of amendments to the Fit—sing Mitigation Procedural Manual. Vera Gil explained that she has added the changes as discussed at the last meeting as well as reviewed those suggestions Carolyn Kiely made. lvlany of the items on Carolyn Kiely's list have been covered with the changes made to the manual. Joseph Coddington asked if he could list his corrections/changes [u the manual. He tltcn went through those items he felt should be changed. The rest of the committee relayed their comments. At this point, the committee discussed the remainder of Carolyn Kiely's list and made the appropriate changes. Joseph Coddington shared his version of a point system that will rank applicants as Kathy Robinson suggested that a subcommittee be established to further deline a ranking system. The committee agreed that Joseph Coddington, Mary fallen Cheil, and Carolyn Kiely could work together to put the ranking system together and then bring it back to the Committee. Adjourn to Special meeting of March 25, 1999 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yv e Kelley Kathy.Rob nson, Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Smite,-City Clerk Owindows/housing/aih 11499.doc MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE May 18, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Luck Schuster, Sylvia Machameer. C'eciIi,I 1=u. ,loscph Coddino.ton. Kathy Robinson Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kellev, Bob Cowan, Chuck Corr. I'lannin4, Commissioner, Eileen Murray, John Statton_Cot►ncilmLmber, I)r. Michael Chang, Councilmember Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Carolyn Kiely, Employee of lire Dept Approval of Minutes: None submitted Written Communications: None Oral Communications: Vera Gil stated that she had forwarded a copy of the report from Stevens Creek V illagc to the members regarding status ofcomplex. Ms. Gil also mentioned that Councilmember `tatton had requested a task force be formed regarding employer assisted hotising and had .►shed Kathy Eobinson if she would be the representative from this corr►miace. The lirst mcetin�", will he scheduled for June 3"►. OLD 13USINESS: 1. Consideration of amendments to the 1-lousing Mitigation Procedural Manual (+ncet with City Council representatives and forward final recommendations to City Comacil) Vera Gil began the discussion by detailing what took I)lace at the last('lll►nCll Wading. She \\ent on tl;e say thZ►t while the Cou►zcil agi-ccd in ge►►eral o,\ith the Cornr►►ittce's reconu►►e_r►da(ic,n. tile\ were concerned about the priorities as set. They felt that residents should ►)01 IIJVC IIrioritN over Public Services e►niployees, more specifically teachers and emergency response Im-sonnci. Kathy Robinson asked whether the Planning CommM;ioners had any comments rcu'll-dinu the amendments to the manual. Vera Gil stated that there cr;ncerns wer(2 re�-,cu-ding ml ;►I)hlicants ability to refuse a unit three times and t.hev_ wanted the apl►licant to be given mlly ()lie ref►►s:►I Ixr progr m. The other change was in regard to changing Elousehclld size from 5-8 Io 4-8. Robert Cowan stated that one of the purposes of this mectinu is to (.Iccicty uhal hriuritics shoed'] beset for residents and public ser\icy cnlployet:s (prjnlari!\ tcachcrs). Mr. ('mlvIil �,I;ltcd than tilt intent Is for of preterencc for teachers alld cnler�1_cnc:v I'erso+lmcl. Alr. COvv:ln NtatCd tha; the rating system as submitted \vas questioned by the Council. -file\ lo}t that itiblic scr\icc employees should be weighted more heavily than residents. Dr. Michael Chant; thanked tide Hottsin�" Committee for their \work on the tn,lmmal :md the r;+tine system. fie stated that the Council vwanted he and Councjlnlcnlbcr Statlz>n to express their concerns regarding the inabifity for teachers and law ent'orccnlcnt of iccrs it, obtain housjn,, i+l th City of Cupertino. Tllev Celt that by targeting these Lrotips. the\, Coldol rct;l+rl .+ild hire' !'tool{ empioyees. John Statton added to the discussion by sawing that one of the C0ttuci1-s v;lf; is u+ put kl t-lhcr :I community of people Nwho not only \work here but live hete. :;peciticallw teachers. lircm all. policc personnel. Dick Schuster stated that the committee had looked at file number~ of public service emplo\cc's that worked in Cupertino and what percenta,e lived in the city. I is stated that .l cor+ccrm regarding individuals who had lived in Cupertino all their Line, bt:t could 1101. affilyd tt.l stay. inure specifically younger people-just starting their careers. etc. Vera Gil stated that tine Citv Attorney was concerned abc,t+t: the priorities as set by ttlr I lotcsine Committee and whether they were constitutional. Vera (;il sharcd v\jih the unmp ih:+t oilicr cities are struggling with the same issue as to vwhether etc lerenccs for chflcicmt ,_roues c;tn be made and challen�u'ed. She stated that those cities have decided to set priorities because thc\ lccl that.no one has challenged their system at this point. Eileen Murray. Deputy City Attorney statcs.f that Cupertino should not set a prcccde+lt I )]- hci11-1 stied. Ms. Murray asked about the priority sysfenl and su(_gcstcd that cash 11+-101.0 be cil OHC point and those that rank lifl,hcr \vould gain more points. This \would climlinatc the ('it\ ralAin 1 or beim, seen as discriminatorv. Chock Corr su��gestCd a lottet'w sv-stcm that rniLht help allev'ia(c sonic tlf II)c prohlc:ms that people• arc describing. Vera Gil stated that in the past tills did not sccm to, be one of- the hest ywhich to fill properties. She. said that there are often hard (celjnz,s about the lotterjcs im -_cncral. The Conullittee held a lcngthy discussion With a warietw elf opinions atld su Ucstjons ol`Iluvv to weigh the priorities that Cotulcil ori�.MIZI1l\, \wanted to address. scvcral nlcnlbcrs t0f the committee had to leawc due. to Other eomnutnlcnts. The committee and the council n"'rccd vv ith the deputy city attorneys suggestion of assi�"ninp one point to Ouch of the ioliovvim�� catc��orics: public service emplo%cc. employed in Cupertino. liVc in Cuj)crtjno. Adjourn to Regular meeting of July S. 1999 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Yvonne Kelley Kathy t ,binsoll. (_'hair ATTEST: t Kimberly Smith,C,,Itv Clerk chvindocvs/iwusing/�lii 1 1499.doc MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL, MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE July 8, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was cancelled due to lack: of quorum Members Present: Dick.Schuster, Kathy Robinson Members Absent: Sylvia Macamer, Cecilia Fu, Joseph Coddington Staff Present: Vera Gil, Yvonne Kelley Others Present: Mary Ellen Chell, Lillian Phifer Approval of Minutes: None submitted Written Communications: None Adjourn to Special meeting of July .1 S, 1.999 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: r I Yv nne Kelley Kathy Re nson. Chair ATTEST: Kimberly SmitF City Clerk dwindo,,cs!housin,!a Ili 7R92.doc � s a MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMIMITTEE September 9, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster, Joe Coddington, Sylvia Machamer Members Absent: Cecilia Fu Staff Present: Vera Gil, Robert Cowan Others Present: Janet VanZoren Approval of Minutes: Dick Schuster made motion for approval for minutes of May 18, 1999, Joe Coddint, on seconded Vote: 3-0 Written Communications: None Oral Communication: New Business: 1. Report from Janet VanZoren on Affordable housing for people with disabilities: Ms. VanZoren presented a chart with information regarding the number of people with developmental disabilities in Santa Clara County as well as the number of adults living,; in Cupertino. The Committee asked for suggestions that Ms. VanZoren may have :o hc!p alleviate the problem of affordable housing for disabled persons with very low income. ivls. Van%oren replied maybe set aside a portion of the 10% BMR units for people with Section S certificates. Ms. VanZoren. stated that she had spoken to a representative from the Housing ;authority and asked whether this might be possible. The representative replied that in the past this would have been considered double dipping, but with the current lack of affordable housin" situation, She would be in favor of allowing this to occur. Dick Schuster asked about the percentage ol'Section 8 holders that are developmentally disabled. No one seemed to know what the percenta-c was offhand. There was a lengthy discussion with questions and brainstorming on how to solve the problem for housing the developmentally disabled persons who may have financiai assistance from family members, but do not have enough monthly income of their own to dualil'y. Adjournment to meeting of October 14, 1999 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: � t Jx� YvAnne Kelley J Kathy Rob�Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Smit City Clerk c/windowslhous i ng/ath 7899.doc MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL. MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE October 14, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Members Present: Kathy Robinson, Dick Schuster, Sylvia Nlachamer, Cecilia Fu Members Absent: Joseph Coddington Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: _Mary Ellen Chell, Joe Madigan Approval of Minutes: None submitted Written Communications: None Oral Communication: Janet Van Zoren spoke regarding clients at the San Andreas Regional Center (center liir deveiopmentally disabled) She spoke about the possibility of changing the policy rc-arding family members co-signing for applicants for the affordable developments. Her daughter is developmentally disabled and is need of an independent Iiving situation with rental subsidies available. Vera Gil stated that there have been abuses of the program and the policies are pretty much set as to how we will continue to administer it. Vera also stated that due to the developer subsidies and the high cost of rieweloping in Cupertino, it is very difficult to target very lo%v income clients. After a lengthy discussion regarding the problems faced by fanlilies of* developmentally disabled as well as very low income applicants, Kathy Robinson sug�,ested that statistics be provided to the committee and submitted in a letter to be discussed as an agenda itern. New Business: 1. Discussion of Letter from Joe Madigan to Councilmember Chang: Joe_ NkIdigan iu►d a concern regarding the BMR rental rates and when increases are necessary and how applicants are notified. Vera Gil explained that this issue was raised when a resident in a 't3vIR Complained tint her rent was increased significantly and she.. would be unable to absorb the incrc lase. This particular complex had changed management and the previous iaanager had kept the rents stahic. As the cost of rental housing continues to climb this may be a problem that all 1 MI\' units will face, therefore Vera asked for su-gestions from members. t ` Joe M idigan questioned whether the rental increase Should be applied to current rc,;idents or 101- those new residents corning into a complex. After ;:oii1mittee cli cussirM. SV M�i �1 i,h;inier made a motion that Dick and Cecilia be elected to serve on a e:onuliittec with Joe Xl.rdr1an to make recommendations and/or presentation to the Council how to handle inere,aes Hi W\ll%, rentals. Dick Schuster seconded. Vote: 4-0 Vera Gil announced that November I I is the next scheduled 111eetin-1 and this is a ho11LILI • t'or lice City. She asked whether the committee wanted to reschedule or jiist cancel the No\cmher meetino. The meeting was cancelled. Adjournment to meeting of December 9, 1999 SUBMITTED BBC': APPROVED BY: Yv4ine Kelley Kathy Gobi zson. Ch:.ur ATTEST: Kimberly Smit City Clerk c!%vindows/housint/.ith7899.doc ® NIINUTES OF THE SPEC:IAI_, iMEF.'i'i\(: OF THE "OUSINC: COMMITTEE December 9, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Members Present: Kadiy Robinson. Dick Si.•huster. S\'I\'ia lachaincr Members Absent: Cecilia hu. .toe Codd ton Staff Present: Vera Ul Others Present: Gertrude Welch. Chuck C'0rr. Jufia :Ahdala Approval of Minutes: 'none Written Communications: None Oral Communication: Gertrude Welch spoke about the need to continue discu5s1011S OH afli0rd:ihlc 110USin 1 in the community. lls. Welch shared a co!iple i',l nc\rspaper ait«Ics iegardin, i loll rc•lcsslicss and lack of affordable housing in Santa Clara Count). New Business: 1. Verbal Update on Revision of renal rates for BiNIR units: I)icl: Scl;iis(rr staicd th:il h� Cecilia F'u_ Vera Gil and .foe. R-tadigan nict and talked about prollclw� \\ith increases of rental rates for dere.lopnaents in the ('it\ . :\mother mcctin`, \\as sci. mill cancclicil intoi-matloll had not been obtained and a secrnad Incetin-, has not been sdicklillcd. 2. Discuss Goal setting; of file 1-lousing Committee for 2000: it anyone Ila thouctht about ncW Q0,11, Liar the cunarnittee. Sv Iv m `.(ac11a;ilcr t:lII'k: t ;Ihm(l density and how' we might be able to reduce 111c iaumhcr ul' I-)cohlc 11%in,, in onk, apartinent. Lick SC11L'StCr suag_Vstccl thi: hcrusin�1 j)t'0ducliun li 1- ilie la.,l it! \cars in INarticular sizes and costs and collipare those to a projection <il- I() scars iii thy future. Dick suggested conlpilin4-, (igUI-cs :ind pro\-idin!g, thciat to the C(Ml cil. I)ir;, would a15o likee to rc-e\'aluate the Rcll'10i11tation l.oari I'rour:uli. I\,;lh\ asked about the committee's mission suuf would like to re-del]nc th luul,usc as %\ell ;i.s the resources available to iiiffill the n1ission. Kathy i'Cl th:,t 111C coniruiticc scclll" to h, reactionary \ersus pro-actt\c. There havc heeii a ie\\ projects 11-1c conimittcc \\as nut a\Vare until an accidental notitication, Kaih\ wi>uld like sinnc t\hc ot' ad\;uuc rii\ticc when issues are brought to the ('it\ that ha\e an impact on 11011s1 in t'ul,criiM). Sylvia added that she WOU)d lilac to see the (iiN ersit; of the City remall) 11) Iael. I)ol ,III()" larger Homes. and coi-itinue to cl'eatC more atfordable possihl\ n-u:-C density. Vera asked whether the conl111ittee mi_ht he interested in I.c\ staff members set up a workshop to clarifi• roles and hcl\% hest to ;li;;s��minate infi�rnr,lti,u� to the HOLIS111L C011111littC:e. 7 he conunittce a ruc,f th1 t this CO UId hC 'I h, �iti�e ICp in helping staff include the I lousin`LI Conlllritiee ill houtiin1 t\,pc iaucs. The Committee a.reed to the followinu dials: • Increase the supply of affordable by workio- with the Planning, (Ionlmissim) :iml OIN Council and other interested parties. • Promote-the creation of employer assisted housin . • Preserve existin- stock of affordable units • Work to update the Housing Element Thinus that the. Council should address: • COltilCll should utiiire the expertise of the I Iousin`1 C'01111111tteC 11101-C full\, issues that affect development potential of propertiCS should be lIddresscd by the conlnlit(ce. What cornmunit -wide activities should the City be undertakin- in v0111, eor11n1issiun's area of responsib=.Csties: • Promote more affordable housin�� Adjournment to meeting of January 13, 2000 SUBIN/l(TTED BY: A1,11ItOV 1) ill : Yvc nne Kelley hatliN Robit sole. Chair - ATTEST: KitllhcHy Smith. ` ty Clerk � HE PwECIAL MEETING s �1�BERi USING COMMITTEE TEE 32000, CALL TO ORDER Meetinu %vas called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster. S Ma %'htchanlcr. ('eciliu FLI. Joschll Robinson Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil. Yvonne Kellev.. Ste\c Nasecki Others Present: Julia Abdala.. Linda Y\sbury Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None IP Oral Communications: None NEW BUSINESS- 1. Introduction of new committee members and election of('hair auttl Vice-('hair Vera Gil announced that the committee will 1WVe tWO n:yv' nlcnlhcrs. Julio ;AI'Ckd l :illd Lind l i\sburv. Joseph Coddinglon will he Lnulblc tcl fulfill his Scat bQCILISC 01' (I' VC1in1 l'Ilmnlitn)Cnts and S\,lvla Machanier will be renring. Dick Schuster nominated Cecilia i'Ll as Chair altd Linda ASKII-\ a \'ice ('1r<1ir. RiINIlSMI seconded Vote ;-O 2. Discuss 1-Iotrsing C'orttntittee Worhhlarn and Goals Vera Stated t1lat Ill Dcccinhcr. colnnlluct: Inenlhcr: h;1d ;l llcsi:'c to their nil" ;I:, the HOLISinU Cuninnittec. ►xlt she had alskcd than 10 vv; it until 01,11- Ilcv, dircct0I_ -,IppmfIICd t'.} 11l`!In JISCLISSiOI; `S. �II1CC SICV 15 Il(M 011 htlilrll, 11Wl \WLI(d h.' ;l L0 d 11111 ht."_'M (1 tlL`;Ctlti lull. Vera also stated that tltr comillittCC \\ 1 in ( ul�crtino ,i. \\cli as their future role as a comaiil:tee. 4 Dick SCIIUSILr questioned why the house oil \Tiller \\as nc\cr hrclu,,Itt hcfou�: this ckwlm tt. iur review as to %%hat recommendation this com mittec Initu'ht make. h ,th\ Rohinson ,:i1kcd chow the role the Ilottsi11U Conlnlittc:: had \\11en she first l()incd ilic Ct3;ti III IIIk:: ;IIIo ,thai ii has ,ouu into and \\'here. \\gill it go in the future. Ste\vc Coltinlctttcd th_a most ComJ)Ii'icc; go throll--h :, transfort-nation period where tooals and ohjcctiVcs are dCllileCI and rc-dc1inc1,l hJ.SCti or; the current structure of tile Council. Stev stated that the I IOLISinl-' 20a1s iluv c heCll Ila.,sCLI oil to the and he and Vera mi<_ht be able to meet and discus, I'Liwi-c roics Of tfle I l0LIs111:' ('on1111111cc. +. Review CDBC Schedule. Vera Gil stated that March 9.. 2000 \\-ill be the efatc fur re\-ic\\ and present,ltion of applicants applying for CDBG 4grants. Vera stated that she has not rcecivzd :In\• ilk-,\ rcquescs. \'era stated that Mayor Statton commented on the tact that each \ear there seems to he a lack of nroncy to Rind the increase in requests ,'or Funding and that the conit111ttce should be crc,tti\c \\ith their filinding recommendations. Vera reminded the committee that thy: C.'on11111SSlollel-S DIttller is FI-i kIV. FChru,u-\• 4. NMI hopcki that everyone would be in attendance. C,--cilia Fu snared her report to the City OUnCII regarding the goals of' 1,;c committee foi, this year. Those goals included update of housin4, element. working to prioritize IINIR rntin, s\•sicnl. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. ® Adjout-ned to I el)ruan? 10,2000 i� SUBMITTED BY: APPROVIA) 11V: / , Tt Yv- nne Kelley C%ccllia FLI.. Chai;. ATTEST: l�il;lberly Smith. 'ity Clerk %„indn„s htnisittL;t =_`11p0.tiu� XCI MEETING s U jet ;q 1M1TTEE V4 _ CALL: TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:i0 p.III. Members Present: Cecilia f'u. Kathy Robinson. .luiia Abdala. Linda Asbury Members Absent: Dick Schuster Staff Present: Vera Gil. Others Present: Richard Lowenthal, Patrick Kwok. "ferry Feinberg. Ashlcil Cherry Approval of Minutes Copies of-some minutes were passed out, but �NIII be zwendized at the next nlectin�. Iilr approval. Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consider endorsement of TCAA's Moving in for Less Program to ;assist 1.mca� 'teachers: Vera Gil gave a brieI'llistory oTwhy the committee- is looking into this pro`lranl. A representative Tronl "TCAA discussed ho\\, the City of SaIi .lose has set up their pro�ranl assisting entry-level teachers to move into rental 110using in this urea. This consists o! propert� owners who are interested in participating to si�1n up. put their pro;Iertics on the wch-site listing them as participants in the program. The property owner a`arces to the Securit) (Icposit required upon move-in to no more than 20`:0 of one Illonth s rent. The teachers intCI-CStcd, nlusl hind the properties listed, rake application, provide prooTofcithcr public or pri\atc in-ckissrooill teachers. The teacakes Illust meet household II1collIC llnllls. `there are currently 39 teachers signed llh. IIIOSI of thelll III ')all ,lose. ('up.111110 i'; one ol'the first cities to SCriousl)' consider this pi-001-111. Linda r\sbury spoke about her tics to the chatIlber as well as apartillent COIIII1II.I1IltICs III CLIpCI-11110 and ho\\ she cull help inlplenlcnt this prlogr:lnl. Linda Asbury trade a motion to adopt Stara-s reconllllendatioll inn• ('ity ('ouncil to endorse the Move in liar Less program t()r local teachers. Ms. :\Shur\ also nlo\cd to k:lIal ,'C HIC0111k: requirement up to 100% of the median and recom mendation that J 1)artners1111) bd\1 t_n the Of\ and the v'c►pertino Chamber ol'Commcrcc he cnterccl into. hditl ;NI'lla scci,ndcd, Vote: 4-0 Adjourned to March 9, 2000 SUBMITTED BY: Y\'o' I,e Kelley �!%ccili I Fu. ('11MI, ATTEST: Kimberly Smith City Clerk CA%indOWS/housin_lath I 1499.doc w CALL TO ODDER 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 f'or approval Written Communications: Letter from Don Burnett 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 ,iffordable 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 developiricnt issues they may face with this development. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request from City Council to review city policy as it pertains to the redevelopment of existing, apartment complexes. Vera Gil stated that Mayor Station 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 i,,ill bring a>> idea to the next committee meeting in June for discussion. 2. Update on proposed housing development in Cupertino. Vera Gil shared with the committee a proposed application for a mixed-use project from Finn Brothers who will be developing the former F.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 19`h sponsored by Senator Byron Sher. Adjourn to.Lune meeting SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Y or.ne Kelley inda Asbury, Vice Chair .ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, ity Clerk hlhousi ng/ath 51 12000 ;AI,L TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster,Linda Asbury-,Kathy Robinson,Julia Abdala, Cecilia Fu Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Gertrude Welch,Mary Hughes, Tri-County Apartment Association Approval of]Minutes: Dick Schuster moved for approval of minutes of May 11, 2000 as submitted; Julia Abdala seconded. Vote: Written Communications: None Oral Communications: Gertrude Welch wanted to share her thoughts on the growing number of public service employees living the Bay area due to the high costs of housing. She urged the committee to continue to explore ways to maintain and attract teachers, police/fire to the City of Cupertino. NEW BUSINESS: 2. Creation of "working sub-committees" to address the following subjects: Discussion involving how to establish sub-committees to work on projects such creation of teach housing assistance programs; evaluation of city policies as it pertains to the redevelopment of existing apartment complexes, and review of BMR rental rates. The committee was very receptive to forming smaller committees to work on these critical issues. The committees were assigned as follows: Teacher Programs: The first meeting will be Wednesday. July 26, 5:30 p.m. Julia, Dick, and Linda BMR Rental Rates: Linda and Kathy Redevelopment of Existing Complexes: The first meeting will be Tuesday, July 18. 5:30 p.m.. Kathy, Dick, Cecilia, Julia, and Vera are committee members. Mary Hughes from Tri-County Apartment Association spoke to the Committee on their (Tri- County) desire to work with the City in offering expert advice in redeveloping apartment complexes. This includes how to handle current tenants during remodeling construction. 1. Request from City Council to review city policy as it pertains to the development of existing apartment complexes. It was discussed that the sub-committee would work on this issue and report back to the committee. Adjourn to August meeting SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: _ z ` .Y nne ell�ey Zinda Asbury, Vice Chair ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, City Clerk h/housing/af 171300 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION CUPERTINO HOUSING COMMITTEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Housing Committee of the City of Cupertino, California, scheduled for Thursday, August 10, 2000, 3:30 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of business. Dated this 10th day of August, 2000 Vera GiI Senior Planner ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ® OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE September 14, 2000 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Julia Abdala, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson and Linda Asbury Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: None Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Update from subcommittees of the Cupertino Housing Committees Brief verbal update provided by staff and by Committee members. No action taken on item. NEW BUSINESS: None Adjourn to regular meeting of October 12, 2000 SUPMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: fA Vera Gil, Staff Liaison Linda Asbury, Chairpersof� ATTEST: Kimberly Smith -ty Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE October 12, 2000 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson and Linda Asbury Members Absent: Julia Abdala Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: None Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Update from subcommittees of the Cupertino Housing Committees Brief verbal update provided by staff and by Committee members. No action taken on item. NEW BUSINESS: None Adjourn to regular meeting of November 16, 2000 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: I � Ver a' taff Ciai on Linda Asbury, Chairper*6n ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, y Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING ® OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE November 16, 2000 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Julia Abdala, Dick Schuster, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson and Linda Asbury Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: None Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Update from subcommittees of the Cupertino dousing Committees Brief verbal update provided by staff and by Committee members. No action taken on item. NEW BUSINESS: None Adjourn to regular meeting of DecembJr 14, 2000 SUr"ITTED BY: APPROVED BY: I � 1 l tom - Vera Gil, Staff Liaison Linda Asbury, Chairperson ATTEST: Kimberly SmitW City Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE December 14, 2000 CALL TO ORDER f0eeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Julia Abdala, Dirk Schuster, Cecilia Fu, Kathy Robinson and Linda Asbury Members Absent: None Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: None Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: i. Update from subcommittees of the Cupertino Housing Committees Brief verba! update provided by staff and by Committee members. No action taken on item. NEW BUSINESS: None Adjourn to regular meeting of January 11, 2001 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Vera Gil, Staff Liason Julia .Abdala, Chairperson ATTEST: Kimberly Smith,GCity Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE February 8, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Julia Abdala, Cecilia Fu, Sarah Hathaway-Feit Members Absent: Dick Schuster, Linda Asbury Staff Present: Vera Gil Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Update from Subcommittees of the Cupertino Housing Committee and staff on the following subjects: a. Teacher Housing b. Retaining Affordability in Redeveloping Apartment Complexes c. Review of the Below Market Rate (BMR) rents Action: Continued item Motion: Cecilia Fu Second:Sarah Hathaway Feit Vote: 3-0 in favor NEW BUSINESS: Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Action: Recommended Julia Abdalah as Chair and Sarah Hathaway-Feit as Vice- Chair. Motion: Cecilia Second:Julia Vote: 3-0 Adjourn to March 8, 2001 meeting. SyBMITT'ED BY: APPROVED BY: Vera Gil, Staff Liason Julia Abdala, Chairperson ATTEST: Kimberly Smith7City Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE Marsh 8, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Julia Abdala, and Sarah Hathaway-Felt Members Absent: Cecilia Fu Staff Present: Vera Gil Others Present: Georgia Bacii, Senior Adults Legal Assistance; Dick Loemiller, Jaclyn Fabre, Cupertino Community Services Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Update from subcommittees of the Cupertino Housing Committees - con't to meeting of April 12, 2001 NEW BUSINESS: 2. Review 2001-2C^2 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications from Cupertino Community Services and Senior Adults Legal Assistance Representatives from Cupertino Community Services and Senior Adults Legal Assistance made presentations regarding their programs. Staff representative, Vera Gil, gave a brief synopsis of the staff report and the staff recommendations. Vote: 4-0 to approve staff recommendations as stated in staff repori: Ayes: Abdala, Fu, Hathaway-Feit, and Schuster Noes: None Adjourn to April 12, 2001 meeting SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Vera Gil, Staff Liason Julia Abdala, Chairperson ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, 1?1y Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE July 12, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Julia Abdala, Cecilia Fu Members Absent: Sarah Hathaway-Feit Staff Present: Vera Gil Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Orals Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Update from Subcommittees of the Cupertino Housing Committee and staff on the following subjects: a. Teacher Housing b. Retaining Affordability in Redeveloping Apartment Complexes Action: Added a provision requiring a higher percentage of BMR units in apartment complexes that are redeveloping because of loss of relative affordability. Motion: Dick Schuster Second:Cecilia Fu Vote: 3-1 in favor NEW BUSINESS: c. Funding Request from BRIDGE Housing Corporation for Cupertino Community Services' "Heart of Cupertino" project. Action: Recommended approval of the additional funding to the City Council. Motion: Dick Schuster Second:Rich Abdailah Vote: 4-0 Adjourn to August 9, 2001 meeting. SPBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Vera Gil, qfaff Liason Julia Abdala, Chairperson ATTEST, �&� ��4 Kimberly Smith,rity Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE August 9, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Julia Abdala, Cecilia Fu Members Absent: Sarah Hathaway-Feit and Richard Abdalah Staff Present: Vera Gil Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. None NEW BUSINESS: 2. Housing Element Review a. Review ABAG Methodology b, Discuss what is an appropriate jobs/housing ratio c. Review and comment on major policies and programs d. Discuss need for another joint session with Planning Commission e. Housing Committee recommendations Action: Recommended Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Housing Element Draft. Motion: Dick Schuster Second: Cecilia Fu Vote: 3-0 Adjourn to September 13, 2001 meeting. SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: 4_ Vera Gi, Staff Liason Julia Abdala, Chairperson ATTEST: Kimberly Smith pi y Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE October 11, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Members Present: Dick Schuster, Julia Abdala, and Sarah Hathaway-Feit Members Absent: Richard Abdalah, Cecilia Fu and Geoff Patnoe Staff Present: Vera Gil Approval of Minutes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Proposal from Cupertino Community Services on adjustments to BMR rental rates Action: Cap increase in BMR rents to 5%. Vote: Ayes: Schuster, Feit, Abdala Noes: None NEW BUSINESS: 2.. Report to the Cupertino Housing Committee to the City Council Action: Discuss item and set a tentative date of November 19, 2001 for the report. Vote: None. Adjourn to November 8, 2001 meeting. SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Vera Gil, Staff Liason Julia Abdala, Chairperson ATTEST: Kimberly Smith, dity Clerk ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE November 8, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. {Members Present; Julia Abdala, Cecilia Fu, Sarah Hathaway-Felt and Dick Schuster (Members Absent: Richard Abdalah Staff Present: Vera Gil Approval of (Minutes: October 11, 2001 Action: Approve minutes as presented Vote: Ayes: Abdala, Fu, Hathaway-Feit, Schuster Noes: None Written Communications: None Oral Communications: None OLD BUSINESS: 1. Report of the Cupertino Housing Committee to City Council Action: Discuss presentation Vote: No action taken NEW BUSINESS: 2. Housing Element implementation Action: Discuss item and begin review of the Housing Mitigation Manual. Vote: None. Adjourn to December 13, 2001 meeting. SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Vera Gil, Staff Liaison Julia Abdala, Chairperson ATTEST: Kimberly Smith,LCity Clerk