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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.3 New Housing Comm Membr CITY CLERK File # D[][]@J-~[Q] AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 1, 2008 SUBJECT: Appointment of a New Member to the Housing Committee and Extension of Term of Existing Housing Committee Members Report Prepared by Jeri Ram, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: Housing Committee Application. RECOMMENDATIO~ ,,:V ~ L/~ Confirm the Appointment of Rick Runnels to the Housing Committee and extend the term of the existing Housing Committee Members to the completion of the Housing Element. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None. DESCRIPTION: At the City Council meeting of March 21, 2006, the Council established a Housing Committee as a two- year pilot program. The City Council determined that the Committee should be comprised of 2 members from the housing/development community (1 developer and 1 housing advocate); 2 members from the Dublin business community; and 3 members from the Dublin residential community. Further, the Council determined that this 7-member Committee would work on items related to housing in the City of Dublin, as follows: 1) provide recommendations on new housing policies and programs; 2) assist in future revisions to the Housing Element; 3) provide recommendations on any amendments to the Inclusionary Ordinance; and 4) any other matters that may be assigned by the City Councilor Planning Commission. At the conclusion of the 2-year pilot program, the Council would determine whether the Committee should be continued and possibly expanded to include reviewing funding requests from different agencies and make funding recommendations to the City Council. On June 6, 2006, the City Council appointed 7 members to serve on the Committee. Since that time the Committee met approximately 5 times on one or two topics including Universal Design and a proposed Second Unit Impact Fee Reduction Program. On February 5, 2008, the City Council approved an extension of the Housing Committee (but not the Committee Members) to the conclusion of the preparation of the Housing Element, which is anticipated to be in June 2009. Staff is therefore recommending that the terms of the existing members of the Committee be extended for the same duration as the Housing Committee itself. COPY TO: Applicants & DHA Page 1 of ",,- ITEM NO. c:3 ;}.- G:\Agendas\2008\as-hsg comm appts-SR4-1-08.doc In addition, Staff was notified that Lynn Locke, a member of the Committee representing the residential community, had to resign, as Ms. Locke relocated to another state. The Mayor is requesting that the City Council confirm Rick Runnels to replace Ms. Locke's seat (Attachment). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council Confirm the Appointment of Rick Runnels to the Housing Committee and extend the term of the existing Housing Committee Members to the completion of the Housing Element. Page 2 of2 J " If) ? HOUSING COMMITTEE APPLICATION I I DATE March 9. (EVENING) E-Mail Address runnelsO 1 @comcast.net o o YESD Dublin Resident Dublin Business Member of the development/housing 1. Are you a: community 2. Why are you interested in serving on the Housing Committee? I am a recent "transplant" from Augusta. Georgia. My wife and I relocated here when I took a iob at Lawrence Livermore Lab. As a new resident in Dublin. I am very interested in the housing market as . it applies to new arrivals. In addition. I want to become involved in what I believe to be a very strong community. 3. Are you familiar with Housing Programs offered by the public sector? Please explain. No. Not in California 1./ -I ,-oS 33 Attachment:L d1J 3 4. Do you feel additional housing programs are needed in Dublin in order to meet our community needs? Please describe. Don't have enough background yet to know the answer to that Question. but am willing to understand more about the area and then offer some opinions or advice. 5. What do you feel are the 3 most pressing housing issues facing our community? Affordabilitv Location / Access Keep "Green Spaces" - avoid overbuilding 6. Do you feel you could recommend a housing program or new policy for the Dublin community even if unpopular with some residents or organizations? Yes. if I understood it and firmly believed that it was viable and benficial in the long run. 7. What do you feel would be the most important contribution you would provide as a member of the Housing Committee? I would offer an "Outsider's" perspective. Georgia is a bit different than California. 8~? but people are essentially the same everywhere. to a degree. 8. Do you have any prior experience in public service or participating in civic activities? Not in California. but did work on political campaign committees in Georgia. Would you be available? Monday AM Afternoon Evening X Tuesday AM Afternoon Evening X Wednesday AM Afternoon Evening X Thursday AM Afternoon Evening X Friday AM Afternoon Evening X ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: weekday. Can be available during the when needed. but on a limited basis. I need to deconflict with work commitments. as necessary . Also. can be available on weekends for special needs. Again. on a limited basis. SIGNATURE Richard A. Runnels LLNL OCCUPATION Manager at