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C. 30

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Date:	February 26, 2019

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE COMMITTEE

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/26/2019

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor

Contact:

Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 335-1077

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 26, 2019
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPOINT Frances Sorrondegui to the Community #2 seat, and REAPPOINT Willie Robinson to the County #2 seat on the Affordable Housing Finance Committee, both to terms ending on June 30, 2021.

BACKGROUND:

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:

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

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.

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 nominated 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 nominated 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.

The Internal Operations Committee reviewed and approved the AHFC nominations on February 11, 2018. 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. This applicant will be considered for the remaining vacancy.