Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/2025 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD - AGENDA - Regular MeetingAFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD April 3,2025 REGULAR MEETING Participation for this Affordable Housing Board Meeting will be in person at 222 Laporte Avenue, Colorado River Room – 1st floor conference room. You may also join online via Teams, using this link: AHB Teams Meeting Meeting ID: 273 629 013 506 Passcode: sJKVjM Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 3:45 pm, April 3, 2025. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 4:00 pm meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. To participate: • Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). • You need to have access to the internet. • Keep yourself on muted status. Masks Strongly Recommended in Indoor Public Spaces While there are currently no public health orders in place, Larimer County Public Health officials strongly recommend that well-fitting, high-quality masks are worn in crowded indoor spaces. For more information, please visit fcgov.com/covid 222 Laporte Avenue, First Floor Conference Room: Colorado River Room Teams – See Link Below 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • March 6 Regular Meeting 6. RANKING OF HOUSING APPLICATIONS FOR THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS (90 minutes), Board members • Board Action: Discussion and decision 7. BOARD PRIORITY COMMITTEE REPORTS Postponed until next meeting • Knowledge Repository – Bob and John • Outreach, Education and Partnerships – Claire and Josh • Council and Local Legislative Support – John and Stefanie • Update one-page introduction to the work of the AHB – Stefanie • Equity & Justice in Affordable Housing – Jorja and Liz • Board Action: Discussion AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD April 3,2025 REGULAR MEETING 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Review AHB Tile – Review & recommend content 10. OLD BUSINESS NOT COMPLETED AT PREVIOUS MEETING – n/a 11. LIST OF TOPICS BEING ADDRESSED AT MEETING – See Above 12. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS • Meeting Logistics – Hybrid Meetings • May meeting at CSU Lory Student Center • Liaison Reports (10 minutes) 13. OTHER BUSINESS • City Council 6-month Planning Calendar review (5 minutes) • Council Comments – Who, what? (5 minutes) • Review 2025 Work Plan (5 minutes) • Update on Affordable Housing Projects (5 minutes) • Future AHB Meeting Agenda (5 minutes) 14. BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS, ANNOUNCEMENTS • As needed 15. ADJOURNMENT SAVE THE DATES! • April 2 – Rental Housing Summit • April 8- Council Work Session on City Priority 2 Improve Human & Social Health for Vulnerable Populations • May 1 – AHB Meeting at Lory Student Center of Colorado State University Did you know that the City has a Housing Newsletter? It is a great place to send people looking to learn more about what is going on in Fort Collins around Housing. Sign up for it at: fcgov.com/housing. Social Sustainability 222 Laporte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6753 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Affordable Housing Board FM: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing Programs Manager RE: Hybrid Board Meeting The next Affordable Housing Board meeting will be held: Thursday, April 3, 2025 In person at 222 Laporte Ave or Online via Microsoft Teams at 4:00 BOARD MEMBERS: If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Sue Beck - Ferkiss either by email (sbeckferkiss@fcgov.com) or by phone (221-6753). BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes: Copies of the draft minutes of the March Regular meeting is attached for the Board’s approval. Approval of minutes requires a formal motion and vote by the Board. 2. Hybrid meetings: 2025 meetings will be hybrid. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION: 1. RANKING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 COMPETITIVE PROCESS, BOARD DISCUSSION (90 MINUTES) There are 7 applications that have been submitted for this round of the annual Compeitive Process. Please do an initial ranking of these applications in the order you would like to see them funded. We will discuss these as a group before coming to a consensus on a ranked list to provide to the Human Services and Housing Funding Board for their consideration. We will also draft comments about the Board’s decision to accompany the list provided to them. 2. PRIORITY COMMITTEE REPORTS, STEFANIE AND COMMITTEE LEADS (PUT OVER TO MAY MEETING) The Board has authorized work through committees as follows: • Knowledge Repository; Initial Tile Content • Outreach, Education and Partnerships o How we want to update the AHB Key Priority Flyer – 2024 version attached. • Council and Local Legislative Support; and 2 • Equity and Justice in Affordable Housing. 3. BOARD LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS, FYI For 2025, the Board has chosen the following outreach assignments: Jorja Youth Advisory Board Housing Catalyst (work with Kristin Fritz) Liaison to ASCSU Planning & Zoning Commission (tag team with Claire) Stefanie Disability Advisory Board Urban Renewal Authority Josh Parks & Recreation Board Liz Transportation Board Bob Human Services and Housing Funding Board Claire Downtown Development Board Planning & Zoning Commission (tag team with Jorja) John Economic Advisory Board Poudre Library District Board • Board Action: Confirm assignments 4. BOARD MEMBER IDEAS – SPACE FOR NEW ITEMS (15 MINUTES) BOARD BUSINESS: • Meeting Logistics – ▪ Discuss JULY 3 meeting date – cancel or reschedule? • Member terms update – o Each board member’s term is decided by City Council when they appointed you. They are of different lengths to stagger board membership. Still, all board members can serve up to 8 years upon application and reappointment by City Council. o All regular terms expire in June. Here are the current term expiration dates: ▪ Stefanie June 30, 2027 ▪ John June 30, 2029 3 ▪ Bob June 30, 2026 ▪ Josh June 30, 2026 ▪ Claire June 30, 2028 ▪ Liz June 30, 2026 ▪ Jorja June 30, 2026 ▪ Kristin - Ex Officio Role starting January 2024 • Contact with Council Liaison – o CM Potyondy is our City Council liaison and would like to be invited to specific meetings and will attend if available. She will have quarterly meetings with the Board Chair. • Project Certification – n/a • Ideas for future meetings: Housing Agency panel of providers – one for rental housing and one for home ownership; Land Bank deep dive (Sue); Incentives deep dive; Data Gaps Analysis – What do we have and what do we want (Tyler); Water Issues in Colorado (Mayor Arndt); Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention (Kelly Evans); Murphy Center update and plans for the future (Homeward Alliance); Grant Opportunities; How to Support Mobile Home Park conversions; How to keep locals in housing; and Volunteer needs for housing providers. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Minutes of the March meeting 2. FYI - City Council 6 Month Planning Calendar Affordable Housing Board REGULAR MEETING DRAFT Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 4:00 PM 222 Laporte Avenue, Colorado River Room and online via Teams 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:04 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Stefanie Berganini, Chair • Bob Pawlikowski, Vice Chair • Claire Bouchard • Jorja Whyte • Josh Beard • John Singleton b. Board Members Absent – • Liz Young-Winne • Kristin Fritz, Ex Officio c. Staff Members Present – • Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison • Jessi Kauffmann, Minutes d. Guest(s) – • Julia McMillan • Braxton Dretz 3. THOUGHTS FROM THE NEW CHAIR, Stefanie a. Stefanie Berganini shared positive sentiments on starting their position as Chair. 4. AGENDA REVIEW – No changes. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Claire Bouchard motioned to approve the March 6 Regular Meeting Minutes. Jorja seconded. Approved 6-0. 7. BOARD PRIORITY COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Knowledge Repository – Bob and John • Discussion surrounded putting the note and link regarding March 25th Council Work Session with Council on the website tile Bob Pawlikowski motioned to approve the launch of the website tile with one additional link amendment. John Singleton seconded. Approved 6-0. b. Outreach, Education and Partnerships – Claire and Josh • Josh met with Bethany from the Chamber in charge of Sector Partnerships, discussed hospitality sector partnerships. Intention to start going to one another’s meetings. • Claire shared that they will be joining the DDA meeting on June 12. • Bizwest held a real estate summit on Tuesday including a breakout session following up after the October 3 work session related to Affordable Housing. Themes development, legislations, financing, municipal reform, public education and regional planning. c. Council and Local Legislative Support – John and Stefanie • Discussion was based on the suggestion to have a streamlined process on learning about important issues to bring to the board, including referencing the Council’s 6-month calendar. • Claire shared suggested changes for the one-pager. d. Equity & Justice in Affordable Housing – Jorja and Liz • Jorja shared an event idea she called Housing Equity Now Purpose – a community driven event to raise awareness, spark action around housing equity issues in Fort Collins and beyond. The event would explore how systemic inequities intersect with housing ability, accessibility and policy bringing together students, residents, community leaders and housing experts. 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss role of AHB in the Competitive Grant Process and tips for ranking, affordable housing applications, Sue and Board members • The Board and Sue discussed the importance of the role of this board in the competitive process. The board does not make money decisions on housing applications but does give important feedback to the Human Services and Housing Funding Board who makes the ultimate funding decisions. • This is where the Community Development Block Grants and HOME funds, federal funds from D.C. and flow through us, are distributed as well as the Affordable Housing Fund. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Board Liaison Assignments, Board Members • The board discussed the process for Board Liaison Assignments as communicated prior to the meeting. It was agreed that every meeting each liaison will share anything noteworthy. Any larger action- oriented items will be communicated ahead to be included in the Agenda prior to the meeting to provide adequate time for discussion. The Board confirmed the assignments included in the packet were correct. 10. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS a. Meeting Logistics – Hybrid Meetings • Discuss meeting locations for 2025 b. Liaison Reports • Jorja shared an update from ASCSU – House Bill 1090, the renter’s rights bill around transparent fees. Any fees that are required over the term of a lease are required to be transparently listed on the total price. This just went to the Judiciary Committee at the State Capitol where Jorja testified. It seems to be a favorable bill. 11. STAFF REPORTS a. Reminder March 25 is Housing Palooza in front of Council – 3 hour work session with Council focused on Housing. b. March 26 – joint meeting with HSHF Board c. City is hosting a Rental Housing Summit on April 2nd – gathering of landlords, rental tenants and advocates. 12. OTHER BUSINESS a. April 2 – Rental Housing Summit, gathering of tenants, landlords, advocates conversation about improving rental housing in Fort Collins 13. BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS, ANNOUNCEMENTS • Jorja shared that the Department of Basic Needs is creating Colorado’s first ever higher education Basic Needs Summit – inviting every university and community college across the state to Denver on April 9th at the CSU Spur Campus. 14. ADJOURNMENT a. Meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XX/XX/XX THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Date Service Area Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome Internal & Employee Office Appropriation: Philanthropic Revenue: Pottery Studio Services Reading 2025 Reappropriation Ordinance community and increase the City’s effectiveness by simplifying processes and delivering modern Services Reading Developments affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they Reading demand and incentivize sustainable outcomes in a place-based manner across the city. Reading restrictions affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLANNING - PUBLIC 6-MONTH CALENDAR Agenda items containing action on current Council priorities as adopted by Resolution 2024-013 through 2024-024 are shaded light orange. : This document is posted every Monday and Thursday. Changes made between postings will not be reflected until the next posting. April 1, 2025 Council Meeting 3/27/2025 6-Month Planning Page 1 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. PDT Services Ordinance-2nd Reading Amending the boundary and ordinance of the Fred W. Stover House and Garage, 515 Remington Street PDT Services Ordinance-2nd Reading Amending the boundary of the Willard and Gladys Eddy House and Shared Barn, 509 Remington Street PDT Services Ord-1st Rdg Appropriation: Fort Collins Nature-Based Solutions Master Plan High Performing Government HPG 1 – Provide an exceptional customer experience to the community and increase the City’s effectiveness by simplifying processes and delivering modern safety services and the municipal justice system through innovative service delivery models. Reading Project.to have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking, rolling or driving in Fort Office community and increase the City’s effectiveness by simplifying processes and delivering modern Services Contracting Program greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. Services Discussion highlights, and discussion equity so that persons of all identities, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental and physical abilities, and socioeconomic levels can access programs and services with ease and experience equitable outcomes. April 8, 2025 Work Session 3/27/2025 6-Month Planning Page 2 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Community Services Proclamation Arbor Day 2025 Internal & Employee Services improve habitat conditions across the community and ensure equitable access to nature. Employee Services and Programming barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by facilitating workforce development safety services and the municipal justice system through innovative service delivery models. to have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking, rolling or driving in Fort The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates Sounds of Fort Collins April 29, 2025 Fifth Tuesday May 6, 2025 Council Meeting Work Session 3/27/2025 6-Month Planning Page 3 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Community Services improve habitat conditions across the community and ensure equitable access to nature. Electrification greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. Services equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as the planned buildout of the Office Discussion existing City assets that addresses deferred maintenance and accessibility. Employee June 3, 2025 Council Meeting Work Session Council Meeting Work Session Work Session 3/27/2025 6-Month Planning Page 4 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Community Services improve habitat conditions across the community and ensure equitable access to nature. Services affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they July 22, 2025 Work Session August 5, 2025 Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Work Session Council Meeting Session Council Meeting Work Session 3/27/2025 6-Month Planning Page 5 Date Agenda Item Strategic Outcome 9/16/2025 unanticipated revenue, grants and unforeseen costs that had not 10/21/2025 11/18/2025 11/4/2025 Budget for General Improvement District (GID) No. 15 - Skyview. 11/4/2025 11/4/2025 11/4/2025 11/4/2025 adopted 2025-26 Biennial Budget and associated revisions to the 2026 11/25/2025 Reviews employee experience by attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent and fostering a culture of employee safety, belonging and empowerment across the organization. 12/16/2025 Development Partners on Magpie Meander Natural Area and Soft Gold quality water supply. Date Item Strategic Outcome Climate Future Plan to advance the City's greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and No Date recreational programming more inclusive to reflect the REGULAR MEETING ITEMS UNSCHEDULED/UPCOMING ITEMS WORK SESSION ITEMS