City Hall, Council  
Chamber  
City of Santa Rosa  
100 Santa Rosa Avenue  
Santa Rosa, CA  
HOUSING AUTHORITY  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT  
JANUARY 22, 2024  
1:30 P.M.  
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS  
MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.  
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY  
ATTENDING IN PERSON (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL  
DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).  
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE  
MEETING LIVE AT:  
• VIA ZOOM BY VISITING  
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89401177800  
• BY PHONE BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID:  
894-0117-7800  
Comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the  
time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be  
made when the hearing is opened.  
Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an  
Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber.  
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the  
Housing Authority, please send to: svbrown@srcity.org by 12:00 p.m.,  
on or before January 21, 2024. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail  
the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, provide your  
name in the body of the e-mail and your comment.  
Public comments are limited to one comment per speaker per item.  
In the event a Housing Authority Commissioner participates pursuant to  
AB2449, the Housing Authority will adhere to the requirements of that  
provision.  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. ROLL CALL  
3. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION  
4. STUDY SESSION  
4.1  
FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET PROCESS AND PUBLIC INPUT  
Early each year, the Housing Authority holds a study session to obtain  
feedback and comments from the Housing Authority Commissioners  
and public regarding the annual budget process. Staff will provide an  
overview of the budget process timeline and anticipated trends for the  
coming year.  
Attachments:  
4.2  
BAY AREA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY (BAHFA) AND 2024  
REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND  
This study session will provide an overview of the Bay Area Housing  
Finance Authority (BAHFA) and its preparation of a $10-20 billion  
Regional General Obligation Affordable Housing Bond for the  
November 2024 election.  
Attachments:  
4.3  
2024-2027 CONSOLIDATED PLAN OVERVIEW  
It is recommended that the Housing Authority holds a study session to  
obtain feedback and comments from the Housing Authority  
Commissioners and the public related to funding the 2024-27  
Consolidated Plan. Staff will provide an overview of the Consolidated  
Plan’s process, priorities, and timeline.  
Attachments:  
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS)  
Comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time  
each item is called. This is the time when any person may address the  
Housing Authority on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within  
the subject matter jurisdiction of the Housing Authority. Each speaker will be  
allowed three minutes.  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
6.1  
Draft Minutes - November 27, 2023.  
Attachments:  
7. CHAIRPERSON/ COMMISSIONER REPORTS  
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS/ COMMUNICATION ITEMS:  
9.1  
PENDING DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE UPDATE -Provided for  
information.  
Attachments:  
10. CONSENT ITEMS  
10.1  
RESOLUTION - HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM  
(HOME) TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and  
Community Services Department that the Housing Authority, by  
resolution, approve the continued use of Home Investment Partnerships  
Program funds as a Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program  
for the City of Santa Rosa.  
Attachments:  
10.2  
RESOLUTION - MODIFICATION TO PRIOR FUNDING  
COMMITMENTS FOR VIGIL LIGHT SENIOR APARTMENTS TO  
EXTEND THE LOAN TERM AND AMEND AFFORDABILITY  
REQUIREMENTS AND BORROWER NAME  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and  
Community Services Department that the Housing Authority, by  
resolution, approve the following modifications to the funding  
commitments to PEP Housing, Inc. for Vigil Light Senior Apartments: 1)  
to extend the term of the loan and the regulatory agreement from 55  
years to 60 years; 2) modify the affordability mix from 24 units at 30%  
Area Median Income and 24 units at 50% Area Median Income to all  
units to 50% of Area Median Income; and 3) allow the Borrower entity to  
be changed from PEP Housing to Caufield Lane Senior Housing Inc.  
Attachments:  
11. REPORT ITEMS  
12. ELECTION OF OFFICERS  
12.1  
REPORT - ELECTION OF OFFICERS  
BACKGROUND: The Housing Authority Bylaws Section 2.04 entitled  
“Election of Officers” establishes the annual election of officers on the  
next Regular Meeting of the Authority following City Council  
appointments to the Housing Authority board for the new calendar year.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and  
Community Services Department that the Housing Authority elect a  
Chair and Vice-Chair to serve with a term of office commencing on  
January 22, 2024.  
Attachments:  
13. ADJOURNMENT  
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or  
employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats,  
to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings and programs are available by contacting the Housing  
Authority Recording Secretary at (707) 543-3300 one week prior to the meeting/program.  
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NOTE: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Housing Authority regarding any item on this agenda will be  
made available for public inspection in the Department of Housing and Community Services located 90 Santa Rosa Avenue  
during normal business hours.