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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	02/11/2019
Subject: NOMINATIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE COMMITTEE
Submitted For:	John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Department:	Conservation & Development
Referral No.:	IOC 19/5
Referral Name:	ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT
Presenter:	Kristen Lackey, Affordable Housing Program Manager	Contact:	Kristen Lackey 925.674.7205

Information

Referral History:

The Affordable Housing Finance Committee advises the Board of Supervisors on the annual allocation of approximately $3 million in HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and $1.8 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for affordable housing development in Contra Costa County. These funds are allocated to the County on an annual basis by formula through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Committee consists of nine members, including:

three city representatives (one each from East, Central and West County)
three county representatives; and
three community representatives.

The three city representatives are nominated by the cities in each subregion of the County and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Nominations for county and community representatives are solicited by the Department of Conservation and Development. All county and community representative appointments are interviewed by members of the AHFC and reviewed by the Internal Operations Committee (IOC) then referred to the Board of Supervisors for approval. AHFC terms are for three years. A current AHFC roster is attached.

Referral Update:

The AHFC recruited to fill current vacancies in the West County, County, and Community 2 seats. There were five applicants: two were interviewed and the AHFC is recommending one for appointment and one, Kevin Orozco, for reconsideration if another eligible seat becomes available. One applicant did not come to the scheduled interview and two did not respond to the interview invitation.

The AHFC nominates Frances Sorrondegui to the Community 2 seat. Ms. Sorrondegui is a San Ramon resident that works for the City of Livermore as their Housing Program Manager. Prior to Livermore, Ms. Sorrondegui worked in housing for the City of Pleasanton.

The AHFC nominates Willie Robinson for reappointment to the County seat. Mr. Robinson has been an active member on the committee for over 13 years. His experience as a construction manager provides valuable insight in to a critical component of developing affordable housing.

With the approval of the above recommendations, there will be one vacancy for the West County Representative/City 2 seat. An application from a West County resident was received last week but too late for consideration by the AHFC prior to this meeting. If the applicant is recommended by the AFHC, we will return to the IOC with a request to appoint.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

APPROVE nominations of the Affordable Housing Finance Committee to appoint Frances Sorrondegui to the Community #2 seat, and reappoint Willie Robinson to the County #2 seat, both with terms ending on June 30, 2021

Attachments
AHFC Roster
Candidate Application_Roosevelt Gipson_AHFC
Candidate Application_Kevin Orozco_AHFC
Candidate Application_Willie Robinson_AHFC
Candidate Application_Anthony Segovia_AHFC
Candidate Application_Scott Shepherd_AHFC
Candidate Application_Frances Sorrondegui_AHFC