Community Development Committee Meeting
Date: July 15, 2020
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration Required: No
This meeting will be held virtually in Accordance with Executive Order N-29-20
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Agenda
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Call to Order and Roll Call
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Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda
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Approval of Minutes from May 20 and June 3 Meetings
The Committee will discuss and may take action to approve the minutes from May 20, 2020 and June 3, 2020 Meetings or may recommend changes to these minutes.
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Swearing In 3rd District Representative
The Interim Executive Director of the Community Development Commission will swear in the newest member of the Community Development Committee, Susan Hollingsworth Adams, who will fill the District 3 seat.
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Discussion: Uses for CDBG-CV and ESG-CV Funding
Through the CARES Act, HUD has allocated $1,109,159 in CDBG-CV, $564,000 in ESG-CV and an additional $6,598,916 in ESG-CV to Sonoma County for use to prepare for, prevent, and respond to coronavirus.
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Discussion: PLHA Program Guidelines
The Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program is State funding allocated to local governments to be used for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of the community. Sonoma County has been allocated $899,393 in formula funds, and an estimated $5,396,358 over the next five years. Staff will go over proposed local Guidelines for use of this funding and take comments from the public.
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Update: Proposed Changes to the CD Committee Ordinance and Bylaws
Interim Executive Director Barbie Robinson will reiterate the Board of Supervisors’ Direction regarding changes to the CD Committee Ordinance from their July 7, 2020 hearing. The proposed changes will not change the scope of the existing body of work that the Committee oversees, but will help delineate and clarify responsibility for Committee members and staff in relation to Commission programs and funding sources.
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Adjournment
Public Comment Prior to the Committee Meeting
Public comments may be submitted via email to CDC-8130-Public-Comment@sonoma-county.org. Virtual attendees are encouraged to submit their comments via email before the meeting.
Public Comment During the Committee Meeting
Any member of the audience desiring to address the Committee on a matter on the agenda, please complete a Speaker Card, and hand it to the Recording Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. When called by the Chair, please walk to the Public Comments table, state your name, and make your comments. Please be brief and limit your comments to the subject matter under discussion. Virtual attendees may raise their hand using Zoom, or dial *9 to raise their hand by telephone and will be directed to speak by the Chair. Each person is granted 3 minutes to speak; time limitations are at the discretion of the Chair.
Meeting Documents
The associated documentation is available on the website at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/development-services/community-development- commission/boards-commissions-and-committees/community-development-committee. Any changes to the date of the meeting, or any other updates, will be noticed on the above website.
Disabled Accommodation
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation, an alternative format, or requires another person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact the Section 504 Coordinator at (707) 565-7520, as soon as possible to ensure arrangements for accommodation.
Language Services
Language Services are available upon request if made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. For more information or to request services, please contact the Section 504 Coordinator at (707) 565-7520.
Los servicios lingüísticos están disponibles previa solicitud si se realizan al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión para ayudar a garantizar la disponibilidad. Para obtenermás información o solicitar servicios, comuníquese con el Coordinador de la Sección 504 al (707) 565-7520.