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Minutes
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
MINUTES
Housing and Community Development Commission
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Housing and Community Development Commission
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order @ 5:31 p.m.
- Roll Call
- Public Comments – None.
- Approval of Minutes from March 22, 2017 – Minutes approved as submitted.
*Chad McComas arrived at 5:46 p.m.
- Staff Report
b) Six-Step to Community Acceptance Tool-Kit – Angela Durant updated the Commission on progress made in developing a process map for nonprofit and private developers working to gain acceptance of affordable and sometimes controversial projects to help house homeless, low-income and special needs individuals and households.
c) Re-assignment of CDBG Staff – Mrs. Durant also updated the Commission of her re-assignment to the Planning Department from Parks and Recreation.
d) 2017 Legislation Relating to Housing – Mrs. Durant and Commissioner Denise James provided a summary of 2017 legislative movement relating to housing. Mrs. James added her experience advocating for many of the bills, working with Oregon Housing and Community Services, and favorable progress being made in the City of Portland.
- New Business
Staff provided an update of progress and delays associated with the demolition project pending adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code. Further comments were made regarding timeliness issues resulting in a recommendation to re-allocate funding of this project to other viable projects able to expend funds in timely manner. Projects include: 1) City of Medford Code Enforcement (addressing blighted property code violations); 2) Housing Authority of Jackson County Newbridge Plan; 3) PeopleFirst Properties Rental Rehab Project; and 4) City of Medford Thomas Road Demolition Project.
Motion: A motion passed to approve substantial amendment to the City of Medford 2016/17 Action Plan to re-allocate the balance of funding held in the City of Medford Demolition Project as follows:
| Project Description | Unexpended Balance |
Funding Recommendation |
| City of Medford Demolition-Code Enforcement | $152,089.40 | $ 7,089.40 |
| City of Medford Thomas Rd Demolition | 50,000.00 | |
| PeopleFirst Properties Chestnut Rehab | 25,000.00 | |
| Housing Authority Newbridge Place | 70,000.00 | |
| $152,089.40 |
Motion made by Chad McComas; seconded by John Michaels. Motion passed with eight votes.
HfH was awarded $96,251 in CDBG land acquisition funding for the purchase of a vacant parcel of land located at 171-199 Mellecker Way for construction of six duplex-style, owner-occupied homes. The property was no longer available as a direct result of the seller’s market opportunity. Staff further explained how HfH has been actively involved with City staff to target blighted properties for “reuse” affordable housing. Over 40 properties were reviewed during the process.
Motion: A motion passed to approve substantial amendment to the City of Medford 2016/17 Action Plan to change the location of property acquisition from 171-199 Mellecker Way to 1026 W. 10th Street. Motion made by John Michaels; seconded by Chad McComas. Motion passed with eight votes.
* Meeting extended 15 minutes.
- Old Business
- Remarks from Council Liaison – None.
- Remarks from Commissioners
- Staff Report – None.
- Adjourn