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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM062619S,ON (0 Qtyofport Townsend SIV INcid° MINUTES Joint Oversight Board on Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Special Meeting — Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner David Sullivan called the Special Meeting to order in the presence of Public Health Director Vicki Kirkpatrick and City of Port Townsend Councilmember Michelle Sandoval. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The Committee opened up the meeting to allow for Public Comment. There was no comment from the public. APPROVAL of MINUTES: Councilmember Sandoval moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2019 as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Committee reviewed the following: Discussion: HB1406 Washington State Sales Tax Rebate to Help Fund the County's Housing Needs: The Committee discussed HB 1406 and it was agreed that the County will look into potential bonding capacity and both the City and County staff will research HB 1406 further. Discussion: Future Meeting Schedule: Councilmember Sandoval reported that the City of Port Townsend may be able to hold all future meetings in their Chambers which and she will confirm at a later date. The group decided to hold the next J.O.B. meeting right before the August 28, 2019 Task Force meeting. Future J.O.B. meetings will be held the same day as, and immediately prior to the 2"d Task Force meeting of every month. Councilmember Sandoval will confirm the availability of the City Council Chambers and staff and notify the County of the dates of future meetings for publication. Discussion: Long Term Sustainability Plan — Ongoing Role of Joint Oversight Board and Task Force; Housing Office or Not; Ongoing Staffing Needs and Funding to Support the Work: The Committee discussed the issues. Future Meetings and Agenda Items: What other things need Joint Oversight Board discussion: FUTURE MEETINGS and AGENDA ITEMS: The Committee discussed future meeting topics which include: Surplus lands, LTAC funding, build on Happening Plan for future opportunities, sustainability, seeking funds and HB 1406. The next meeting will be held on August 28, 2019; date, time and location is to be determined. The meeting will be followed by the Affordable Housing Task Force meeting. Joint Oversight Board on Affordable Housing - Special Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2019 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sullivan adjourned the meeting at BOARD OPCOMMISSIONERS David Sullivan, Commissioner, District 1 ATTEST: C�d-'N-C :L Carolyn Ga4laway, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board 2 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND Michelle Sando al, Councilmember