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I_ECR_AH_2021A 01/06/2022 10:08:51 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE
Date 01/06/2022
Attendance
Bridges X
Rick Garcia X
Alison George *
Hisey X
Jodeh X
Pico X
Kristin Toombs X
Will Toor X
Chantal Unfug X
Cris White X
Woodrow X
Woodward X
Woog X
Zenzinger X
Gonzales X
Roberts X
Time 10:08:51 AM to 12:19:07 PM
Place Old State Library
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
Call to Order and Introductions Committee Discussion Only
Overview of Subpanel Policy Recommendations Committee Discussion Only
Task Force Report Review Committee Discussion Only
Next Steps and Closing Committee Discussion Only

Call to Order and Introductions - Committee Discussion Only
10:09:19 AM  
Representative Roberts,
chair, made introductory remarks and talked about the agenda for the day.



Overview of Subpanel Policy Recommendations - Committee Discussion Only
10:09:50 AM  
Brian Rossbert, subpanel
chair, provided the subpanel policy recommendations based on the direction
of the task force at the last meeting.  He provided a handout (Attachment
A).  Cathy Alderman, subpanel vice chair, provided policy recommendations
where the subpanel came to consensus, including: short term rentals and
statewide homeless prevention and resolution.
10:14:25 AM  
Task force members made comments about the subpanel work.
10:14:40 AM  
Ms. Alderman summarized
the subpanel discussion related to short term rentals and the statewide
homelessness prevention and resolution.  She stated that the short
term rental discussion focused on property rights and use of properties,
including definitions of the property and commensurate tax rates.  She
mentioned there was also a discussion about local governments expending
tax dollars collected from these activities.
10:17:37 AM  
Ms. Alderman indicated that the subpanel talked about community solutions related to homelessness and the statewide goal related to homelessness.
10:18:56 AM  
A task force member talked about studying the short term rental issue.
10:20:07 AM  
Mr. Rossbert talked
about the policy recommendations where the subpanel did not reach consensus,
including: a study of state and local factors impacting development of
affordable housing; construction defect laws; land banking; and intergovernmental
agreements.
10:23:41 AM  
Mr. Rossbert talked
about the subpanel's conversation on construction defects and land banking.
 He indicated that the subpanel may have needed more time on these
subjects to reach consensus.  Mr. Rossbert also talked about the subpanel's
discussion surrounding the elimination of intergovernmental agreements.
10:26:13 AM  
A task force member
asked about tap fees and municipal districts.  Mr. Rossbert stated
that those discussions occurred under the study subject.  The task
force member also asked about the difference between funding and policy
recommendations.  Mr. Rossbert indicated that, in some cases, the
policy recommendations came up after funding recommendations had been made.
10:29:19 AM  
A task force member asked about intergovernmental agreements. Mr. Rossbert indicated that some smaller communities do not have a housing authority to specifically engage in affordable housing activities. He stated that nonprofits in the community may be able to better address the issue in these communities.
10:32:34 AM  
Ms. Alderman provided
additional information about intergovernmental agreements, clarifying that
the proposal was not to eliminate agreements but to relax requirements.
10:40:45 AM  
Task force members
made additional comments on the consensus policy recommendations.
10:45:13 AM  
There was a discussion
about the terms "support" and "examine"  in the
policy recommendations and removing the word "support".


10:55:00 AM
 Motion Amend the consensus policy recommendation from the subpanel on short-term rentals: in the first bullet replace "have exacerbated" with "have affected" and strike the second sentence in the first bullet, "Furthermore, STRs have stretched community infrastructure beyond what was originally intended with residential developments."
Moved Pico
Seconded Woog
Bridges No
Rick Garcia Yes
Alison George Yes
Hisey Yes
Jodeh No
Pico Yes
Kristin Toombs Yes
Will Toor No
Chantal Unfug Yes
Cris White Yes
Woodrow No
Woodward Yes
Woog Yes
Zenzinger No
Gonzales No
Roberts No
YES: 9   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:56:07 AM
 Motion Approve the consensus policy recommendation from the subpanel on short term rentals as amended, including adding the word "and" between the word "mountain" and "resort" in the second line of the first bullet and removing the phrase "support and" in the beginning of the first line of the second bullet. The amendments also include modifications to the first bullet approved by the task force regarding the term exacerbated and the striking of the second sentence in the bullet.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded Roberts
Bridges
Rick Garcia
Alison George
Hisey
Jodeh
Pico
Kristin Toombs
Will Toor
Chantal Unfug
Cris White
Woodrow
Woodward
Woog
Zenzinger
Gonzales
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:57:19 AM  
Several task force
members voiced concern about continued funding and use of the General Fund.


10:58:00 AM
 Motion Change the language of the second bullet of the subpanel consensus policy recommendation Statewide Homelessness Prevention and Resolution. Replace the phrase "Provide sustainable funding" with the phrase "Examine the potential for sustainable funding."
Moved Will Toor
Seconded Zenzinger
Bridges
Rick Garcia
Alison George
Hisey
Jodeh
Pico
Kristin Toombs
Will Toor
Chantal Unfug
Cris White
Woodrow
Woodward
Woog
Zenzinger
Gonzales
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:00:56 AM
 Motion Approve the second consensus policy recommendation from the subpanel on statewide homelessness prevention and resolution, as amended by the previously adoptioned motion.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded Roberts
Bridges
Rick Garcia
Alison George
Hisey
Jodeh
Pico
Kristin Toombs
Will Toor
Chantal Unfug
Cris White
Woodrow
Woodward
Woog
Zenzinger
Gonzales
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:02:15 AM  
There was a discussion
surrounding the proposed study. A
motion was made to include the subpanel policy recommendation regarding
the study of state and local factors impacting the development of affordable
housing as a consensus recommendation in the final report. However, the
subpanel did not reach consensus on this policy.  The motion was withdrawn.
11:02:49 AM  
Mr. Rossbert talked
about the subpanel discussion surrouding the proposed study, including
local control and House Bill 21-1271 incentives to communities.
11:05:28 AM  
Ms. Alderman discussed
the work that local governments have been doing related to these issues.
11:06:36 AM  
A task force member
talked about using previous studies as a starting point.
11:07:30 AM  
A task force member was concerned about the study and statewide zoning policies.
11:09:59 AM  
Rick Garcia, executive
director, indicated that the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will continue
with housing studies.
11:12:23 AM  
A member asked that a study be done related to fees and metro districts.
11:15:10 AM  
A member mentioned
that the task force did recommend a standing committee, including the fees
issue.


11:20:35 AM
 Motion Include in the final report the subpanel policy recommendation regarding the study of state and local factors impacting the development of affordable housing as a consensus recommendation, even though the subpanel did not reach consensus on this policy.
Moved Bridges
Seconded Zenzinger
Bridges
Rick Garcia
Alison George
Hisey
Jodeh
Pico
Kristin Toombs
Will Toor
Chantal Unfug
Cris White
Woodrow
Woodward
Woog
Zenzinger
Gonzales
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Withdrawn
11:20:36 AM  
Senator Bridges motioned
that the task force include in the charge for the standing committee, interim
committee, or task force on housing and homelessness the examination of
state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, permitting practices, and
fees that contribute to or impact the development of affordable housing.
 The motion died for lack of a second.
11:21:34 AM  
Representative Roberts summarized task force approvals, including funding recommendations and discussions with the Governor's office. He thanked the subpanel for their work.
11:24:20 AM  
Task force members thanked the subpanel.



Task Force Report Review - Committee Discussion Only
11:27:45 AM  
Jacob Bornstein, representing Wellstone Collaborative Strategies, presented the draft report (Attachment B).
11:30:03 AM  
Task force members
expressed appreciation for Wellstone's work on the report.
11:32:51 AM  
A task force member
asked that on page seven of the report, regarding recommendations for funding,
that the percentages within sub-areas of the larger areas be removed.  Mr.
Bornstein deleted the percentages related to sub areas.
11:37:40 AM  
Director George talked
about additions to Appendix E: Additional Reports.  She indicated
that a number of reports were provided that should be included, such as
Affordable Housing Policy Recommendations from the Strategic Housing Working
Group, Findings of the Special Eviction Task Force, and Housing-Related
Relief Funding Overview from DOLA.  
11:39:22 AM  
Director Toor, suggested
adding a paragraph about housing and energy in the foundational framework
section.  A member pointed out that page three includes information
about sustainability in the definition of affordable housing.  Director
Toor suggested additional language to be placed in the Definition of Affordable
Housing.
11:43:27 AM  
A task force member
proposed removing references to rental assistance within the description
of the revolving loan fund and removing the Governor's strong communities
proposal from nonprofit and local government grants.
11:45:06 AM  
A member suggested
that, with regard to intergovernmental agreements, adding the phrase "the
requirement of" after the word "Eliminate" based on previous
discussions.
11:45:37 AM  
A member suggested
adding the phrase "and access to critical supportive services"
after the word "housed" at the top of page three in the second
line.


11:51:33 AM
 Motion Add the language "It is important that new affordable housing investments are strategically located and constructed in ways that will both reduce residents' overall costs of living, by minimizing expenditures for energy and transportation, and will support the state's goals for reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions." to the Guidance on Establishing Recommendations section in the Be Sustainable bullet in the draft task force report.
Moved Will Toor
Seconded Rick Garcia
Bridges Yes
Rick Garcia Yes
Alison George Yes
Hisey No
Jodeh No
Pico No
Kristin Toombs Yes
Will Toor Yes
Chantal Unfug Yes
Cris White Yes
Woodrow Yes
Woodward No
Woog No
Zenzinger Yes
Gonzales No
Roberts No
YES: 9   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
11:51:38 AM  
A member suggested
adding language to the CHFA Missing Middle Access Program on page 12.  Mr.
Bornstein will add language to the description.
11:52:41 AM  
A member noted that
on page 11, in the modular housing section, the language about funding
from the Task Force on  Economic Recovery and Relief Cash Fund should
be removed.
11:54:19 AM  
A member asked that
on page 11, in the modular housing section, the title for Governor's proposal,
Innovative Housing Incentive Program, be used.
11:55:49 AM  
There was a discussion
about the transmittal letter (Attachment C).  The letter will be included
in the report as drafted.
12:01:38 PM  
Task force members
made comments about report.


12:04:46 PM
 Motion Adopt the draft task force report as amended.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded Woodrow
Bridges Yes
Rick Garcia Yes
Alison George Yes
Hisey Yes
Jodeh Yes
Pico No
Kristin Toombs Yes
Will Toor Yes
Chantal Unfug Yes
Cris White Yes
Woodrow Yes
Woodward Yes
Woog No
Zenzinger Yes
Gonzales Yes
Roberts Yes
YES: 14   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Next Steps and Closing - Committee Discussion Only
12:06:02 PM  
The report will be
submitted to the Governor and Legislature on or before January 21, 2022.
12:06:21 PM  
Task force members
made final comments and thanked contributors.
12:06:42 PM  
The chair made final remarks.


12:19:07 PM   The committee adjourned.






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