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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-22 Housing & Human Services PACKET Ashland Housing and Human Services Commission DraftMinutes June 24, 2021 Call to Order Commission Co-Chair Linda Reppond called the Zoom meeting to order at 4:00pm. Commissioners Present:Council Liaison Rich RohdeGina Duquenne Echo Fields Leda Shapiro SOU Liaison Linda ReppondNone appointed at this time (Vacant) (Vacant)Staff Present: Heidi ParkerLinda Reid, Housing Program Specialist Chris MahanLiz Hamilton, Permit Technician Commissioners Not In Attendance: Jackie Bachman Approval of Minutes CommissionersEcho fields/Heidi Parkerm/s to approve the minutes ofMay 27, 2021. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed Public Forumnone Food Resources Presentation Elizabeth Hallett, Peace House-100,000 meals survived since January. Currently providing 35 meals, 4 days a week to OHRA new shelter. Vanessa Houk, Southern Oregon Jobs for Justice-Note read by Linda Reid. Lisa Smith/ OHRA–talked about how they do meals at the new shelter. Pamala Joy, Ashland Food Angels–Heidi parker read short statement, only 10 volunteers at this time. Most food picked up goes to food bank. Heidi Parker would like to organize a community education event to gain volunteers to help programs providing meals. Fair Housing Presentation Maig Tinnin, Education and Outreach Specialist-Presentation of Fair HousingCivil Rights laws.Regional Collaborative Advisory Group (CAG) encompassing 7 counties in Southern Oregon. HCA Final Draft Review and Recommendations Brandon Goldman, Senior Planner-Brandon gave overview of the Housing Capacity Analysisfinal draft. Commission discussed how this Analysis would be implemented and what Land Use codes would need to be modified or zoning modifications. CommissionersEcho Fields/Rich Rohde m/s to Recommend to accept and support the Ashland Housing Capacity Analysis.Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed Commissioners Leda Shapiro / Echo Fields m/s to recommend encouragement of the CityCouncil and Planning commission to prioritizestrategies that support the development of multi-family and high density residential housing. Virtual Post Legislative Session Planning Discussion Rich Rohde would like an agenda item in July for Presentation of summary of housing bills thathave passed or that are currently before the stateLegislature. Liaison Reports Linda Reid–cooling center is open for extreme hot weather coming up. Urban campground has gotten contract with state. Lease agreement with property owner. Planning action with Jackson County nd Chris Mahan–June 2SOU had a Webinar presenting 30 properties that SOU is considering for future housing development. UpcomingMeetingfor Housing Commission RegularMeeting Next Regular Meeting -July 22, 2021 Adjournment:Linda Reppond adjourned the meeting at6:15p.m. Respectfully submitted by Liz Hamilton Housingand Human Services Commission Memo TITLE:Post Legislative Session-Housing and Homeless Related Bills DEPT:Community Development DATE:July 22, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist The City of Ashland Housing and Human ServicesCommission has invited Rep.Pam Marsh to discuss with the community legislation that passed in 2021 session that addresses issues within the Southern Oregon Community related to: AlmedaFire Resources and Relief The State Eviction Moratorium and Rental AssistancePrograms Affordable and Workforce HousingSupports/funding Homelessness and Emergency ShelterResources Mental Health Resources including Housing Resources to Support Manufactured Home Parks and Manufactured Housing The Housing and Human Services Commission would like to extend an invitation toorganizations that are interested in learning more about new housing and homeless resource related legislation.The Housing and Human Services Commissionmeeting will be open to attendees viazoom, and will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting timeand date, July 22 at 4:00pm. Please join us in this interesting and informative opportunity. To Join the Meeting select the link below. https://zoom.us/j/94095507294?pwd=SWZpMDFGL0duVjFiUENPanhkenpzZz09 Housingand Human Services Commission Memo TITLE:Food Resource Community Outreach Event Discussion DEPT:Community Development DATE:July 22, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist th At the regular Housing and Human Services Commission held on June 24, the Commission heard from several organizations providing food resources to vulnerable populations throughout the City. Commissioner Parker, suggested that the Commission put an item on the next agenda to discuss how the Commission could assist these organizations in continuing to provide this needed resource. One idea put forward was to plan and hold an outreach event to let the community know how they can assist these organizations.