Housing Commission

Video Conference

Agenda — 27 items

1. 1 The Housing Commission is charged with overseeing and guiding the implementation of San Antonio’s Housing Policy Framework. As part of that charge, the Commission helps engage the public on this work.
2. 2 Join the meeting virtually in English: Visit https://sanantonio.webex.com/ or call 1 415 655 0001 Event number: 2465 306 4302 Event Password: Housing (4687464 from phone) Join the virtual meeting en Español: Visite https://sanantonio.webex.com/ o llame al 1 415 655 0001 Meeting number: 2469 718 7587 Meeting Clave: Vivienda
3. 3 To speak during public comment please follow the instructions.
4. 4 To protect the health of the public and limit the potential spread of COVID-19, the Housing Commission will hold this meeting as a hybrid in-person and telephone conference call.
5. 5 This meeting's standards are based upon the current provisions of the Open Meetings Act issued by the Texas Governor in response to the COVID-19 crisis. These modified standards shall remain in place until further notice or until the state disaster declaration expires or is otherwise terminated by the Texas Governor. As of September 1, 2021, an in-person quorum is required. Once quorum is established, the following items will be considered no sooner than the designated times.
6. 6 Participating in Public Comment
7. 7 Members of the public may provide comment on any agenda item, consistent with procedural rules governing the Housing Commission meetings and state law including: Comments must be made in relation to a specific agenda item. When signing up to speak the item number you which to comment on should be included. Comments must be made to the full commission rather than individual members of the commission. Public comment may be provided in English, Spanish, or another language through the any of the following methods:
8. 8 1. Submit written comments by 11:30 A.M. the day before the meeting. Written comments can be submitted multiple ways:
9. 9 • By email to housingpolicy@sanantonio.gov • On our webpage at www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Coordinated-Housing/Housing-Commission • By mail or dropped off at the Neighborhood & Housing Services Department, 1400 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204. Written statements can be up to 300 words. Please include your full name, email address, phone number, and the item number you wish to speak on if applicable. These will be read at the time the item is heard. Comments without an item number will be read during the Public Comment period at the beginning of the meeting.
10. 10 2. Leave a voice message by dialing (210) 207-7950 by 11:30 A.M. the day before the meeting.
11. 11 Your message can be up to three minutes long and will be played during the meeting. Please include your full name, home or work address, and the item number you wish to speak on, if applicable.
12. 12 3. Give your comments live during the meeting. Sign up by calling (210) 207-7950 by 11:30 A.M. the day before the meeting.
13. 13 Please include your full name, phone number to which to call you during the session, and the item number on which you would like to speak. City staff will call you when your item is up for discussion but cannot guarantee a specific time after 11:30 A.M. Once you join the call, you will be given three minutes to provide your comments.
14. 14 Please note, the length of time for public comment is at the Chair's discretion. Comments in languages other than English are welcome. All comments, voicemails, and sign ups to speak must be received by 4 pm the day before the meeting.
15. 15 Call to Order
16. 16 Public Comment
17. 1. Approval of Minutes for the August 25, 2021 Regular Meeting [Verónica R. Soto, FAICP, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services] 21-5293
18. 2. Briefing and Possible Action on the Next Steps for Subcommittees of the Housing Commission and Subcommittee Appointments [Verónica R. Soto, FAICP, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 21-5294
19. 3. Briefing on updates proposed to the City of San Antonio's City Fee Waiver Policy to align the program with the Strategic Housing Implementation Plan [Veronica Garcia, Assistant Director, Center City Development & Operations Department] 21-5368
20. 4. Briefing, discussion, and possible action on a project evaluation framework to be used to evaluate 2022-2027 Housing Bond projects [Verónica R. Soto, FAICP, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 21-5296
21. 5. Briefing, discussion, and possible action on the City's Strategic Housing Implementation Plan (SHIP) draft and next steps Verónica R. Soto, FAICP, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 21-5295
22. 6. Director's Report: (a) Follow-up to questions asked during the Commission Meeting on August 25, 2021; (b) Housing Tax Credit Policy updates; (c) FY2022 City budget update; (d) Upcoming meetings [Verónica R. Soto, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 21-5297
23. 23 Adjourn
24. 24 At any time during the meeting, the Housing Commission may meet in executive session regarding any of the matters posted above pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
25. 25 ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Interpreters for the Deaf must be requested forty eight [48] hours prior to the meeting. For Assistance, Call (210) 207 7720 Voice/TTY or 711 (Texas Relay Service for the Deaf). DECLARACIÓN DE ACCESIBILIDAD Ayudas auxiliares y servicios y interpretes para los sordos se deben pedir con cuarenta y ocho [48] horas de anticipación al la reunión. Para asistencia llamen al (210) 207 7720 o al 711 (servicio de transmitir para sordos). Intérpretes en español estarán disponibles durante la junta del consejo de la ciudad para los asistentes que lo requieran. También se proveerán intérpretes para los ciudadanos que deseen exponer su punto de vista al consejo de la ciudad. Para más información, llame al (210) 207 4686
26. 26 Housing Commission Members
27. 27 Shirley Gonzales, Board Chair Robert Abraham, At Large Kristin Davila, At large Taneka Nikki Johnson, At Large Amanda Keammerer, At Large Pedro Alanis, San Antonio Housing Trust Appointee Jeffrey Arndt, VIA Metro Appointee Edelmiro Hinojosa, Jr., San Antonio Housing Authority Appointee Sarah Sanchez, Greater SATX Appointee