City Hall, Council Chamber

100 Santa Rosa Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA

City of Santa Rosa

Housing Authority

Regular Meeting Minutes - Final

Monday, February 27, 2023

1:30 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Test called the meeting to order at 1:48PM.

2. ROLL CALL

7 -

Present

Vice Chair Jeffrey Owen, Commissioner Wayne Downey Ph. D,

Commissioner Thomas LaPenna, Commissioner Scott McWhorter,

Commissioner Yvonne Rawhouser, Chair Diane Test, and

Commissioner Stephen Burke

3. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION

NONE

4 STAFF BRIEFING

4.1

HOUSING AUTHORITY FY 2022/23 QUARTER 2 FINANCIAL

REPORT

This presentation will provide information regarding Housing Authority

expenditures and funding for July 1 - December 31, 2022.

Kate Goldfine, Administrative Services Officer Housing and

Community Services, gave a presentation and answered

Commissioner questions.

Megan Basinger, Director Housing and Community Services,

assisted in answering Commissioner questions.

5. STUDY SESSION

5.1

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING SOURCES OVERVIEW

Housing Authority Commissioners reviewed the 2022 Planning Day

themes at their January 2023 meeting. From these themes,

Commissioners requested additional information about the funding

sources included in the Housing Trust budget for affordable housing in

advance of the next Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) solicitation.

Nicole Del Fiorentino, Housing and Community Services Manager,

gave a presentation and answered Commissioner questions.

Megan Basinger, Director Housing and Community Services,

assisted in answering Commissioner questions.

Public Comments:

None

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS)

NONE

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

7.1

Draft Minutes - January 23, 2023

Approved as submitted.

8. CHAIRPERSON/ COMMISSIONER REPORTS

NONE

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

NONE

10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS/ COMMUNICATION ITEMS:

10.1

COMMUNICATION - PENDING DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE UPDATE

Provided for information only

Megan Basinger, Director Housing and Community Services,

provided information regarding the City of Santa Rosa being

awarded an additional infill infrastructure grant, the demolition of the

Bennett Valley Senior Center and progressing toward the sale of the

property to Freebird Development, the current Pending

Development Pipeline update, and answered Commissioner

questions.

11. CONSENT ITEMS

11.1

RESOLUTION - BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE

AMOUNT OF $325,000.00 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES

(CEQA EXEMPT)

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and

Community Services Department that the Housing Authority, by

resolution, appropriate $325,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Fund

2296 Impact Fee Fund revenue and loan repayments for affordable

housing purposes.

Public Comments:

None

A motion was made by Vice Chair Owen, seconded by Commissioner

Downey Ph. D,to waive reading of the text and adopt:

RESOLUTION 1753 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN

THE AMOUNT OF $325,000.00 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES.

The motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Vice Chair Owen, Commissioner Downey Ph. D, Commissioner

LaPenna, Commissioner McWhorter, Commissioner Rawhouser,

Chair Test and Commissioner Burke

12. REPORT ITEMS

12.1

REPORT - REPORT ON THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

- AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) ALLOCATION PLAN AND

SUBMISSION PROCESS.

BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa (City), was allocated

$2,737,433 in HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan

(HOME-ARP) funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD). The one-time funds must benefit individuals

experiencing or at risk of homelessness, experiencing housing

instability, or fleeing domestic violence. Selection of an eligible use for

these funds is dictated by a public participation process determined by

HUD, which began in December, 2021, and will include comments

received at this meeting and the City Council public hearing on

February 28, 2023. Based on the consultation process, the draft

HOME-ARP Plan recommends use of the funds for supportive services,

focusing on homelessness prevention.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and

Community Services Department that the Housing Authority review the

draft HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan

(HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan and provide feedback to staff.

Marc Hughes, Program Specialist Housing and Community

Services, gave a presentation and answered Commissioner

questions.

Megan Basinger, Director Housing and Community Services,

assisted in responding to Commissioner questions.

Public Comments:

None

12.2

REPORT - APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND THE

CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR 983 SONOMA AVENUE

BACKGROUND: On January 23, 2023, in Closed Session, the Housing

Authority gave staff direction to negotiate a lease agreement (Lease)

with the City of Santa Rosa’s inRESPONSE program for the property

located at 983 Sonoma Avenue for use as office space and mental

health intake interviews by the inRESPONSE team in partnership with

the Santa Rosa Police and Fire Departments. Staff has negotiated a

Lease within the price and terms given by Housing Authority and now

requests Housing Authority approval as well as authorization for the

Executive Director to execute the Lease. This action is exempt for

CEQA.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Housing

and Community Services, that the Housing Authority by resolution,

approve a Lease Agreement between the Housing Authority and the

City of Santa Rosa for the inRESPONSE Program and authorize the

Executive Director to sign, subject to approval by the General Counsel

of the Housing Authority, a five (5) year lease with the option for two (2),

five (5) year extensions.

Megan Basinger, Director Housing and Community Services, gave a

presentation and answered Commissioner questions.

Sue Gallagher, General Counsel, assisted in answering

Commissioner questions.

Public Comments:

None

A motion was made by Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner

LaPenna,to waive reading of the text and adopt:

RESOLUTION 1754 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A LEASE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ROSA AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR 983 SONOMA

AVENUE.

The motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Vice Chair Owen, Commissioner Downey Ph. D, Commissioner

LaPenna, Commissioner McWhorter, Commissioner Rawhouser,

Chair Test and Commissioner Burke

13. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

13.1

PROCLAMATION - PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION FOR DIANE

TEST

Commissioner Burke presented Chair Test with a Proclamation of

Appreciation for her service to the Housing Authority.

Public Comments:

Karen Weeks commended Chair Test's service to the City of Santa

Rosa.

13.2

PROCLAMATION - PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION FOR

STEPHEN BURKE

Chair Test presented Commissioner Burke with a Proclamation of

Appreciation for his service to the Housing Authority.

Public Comments:

Karen Weeks commended Commissioner Burke's service to the

City of Santa Rosa.

Mark Krug commended Commissioner Burke's service to the City of

Santa Rosa.

Chuck Regalia commended Commissioner Burke's service to the

City of Santa Rosa.

David Gouin commended Commissioner Burke's service to the City

of Santa Rosa.

Commissioner Downey commended Commissioner Burke's service

to the City of Santa Rosa.

Chair Test read an email public comment from Jeff Kolin into the

record commending Commissioner Burke's service to the City of

Santa Rosa.

14. SWEARING IN/ SEATING/ INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS

Steven V. Brown, Housing Authority Recording Secretary,

administered the oath of office to Commissioner Smith,

Commissioner Newton, and Vice Chair Owen.

15. ROLL CALL

Present 7: Vice Chair Owen, Commissioner Wayne Downey Ph. D.,

Commissioner Thomas LaPenna, Commissioner Scott McWhorter,

Commissioner Yvonne Rawhouser, Commissioner Andrew Smith, Commissioner

Jeremy Newton

16. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

16.1

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.

The City Council appointed three commissioners to the Housing

Authority board at their February 14, 2023, Regular Meeting.

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

February 27, 2023.

Megan Basinger, Director Housing and Community Services,

introduced the item and provided background.

Public Comments:

None

A motion was made by Commissioner LaPenna, seconded by

Commissioner Smith, to nominate Vice Chair Owen as the Housing

Authority Chair:

The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes 7: Vice Chair Owen, Commissioner Downey Ph. D., Commissioner

LaPenna, Commissioner McWhorter, Commissioner Rawhouser,

Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Newton

A motion was made by Commissioner Rawhouser, seconded by

Commissioner Smith, to nominate Commissioner LaPenna as the Housing

Authority Vice Chair:

The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes 7: Chair Owen, Commissioner Downey Ph. D., Commissioner

McWhorter, Commissioner Rawhouser, Commissioner Smith,

Commissioner Newton

Abstain 1: Commissioner LaPenna

17. ADJOURNMENT

Seeing no further business, Chair Owen adjourned the meeting at

3:55PM.