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Community Development Commission

Cities & Towns Advisory Committee

Cities & Towns Advisory Committee

Date: November 20, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Information:

This will be hybrid meeting – in person and on-line.

Sonoma County Community Development Commission Hearing Room
141 Stony Circle, Suite 210
Santa Rosa, CA, 95401
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call
  2. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
  3. Approve Meeting Minutes from October 23, 2024 Meeting
    The Committee will review, discuss, and may take action to approve the meeting minutes or may recommend changes.
    Recommended Action: Approve minutes
  4. Deputy Directors’ Report
    Rhonda Coffman and Martha Cheever, Deputy Directors
    The Deputy Directors will give an update on agency business.
    Information Only – No Action Item
  5. PUBLIC HEARING: Federal Funding Policies
    Veronica Ortiz-De Anda, Community Development Program Coordinator
    Staff will provide an overview of the proposed changes to the funding policies for all federal programs administered by the Commission.
    • Staff Presentation
    • Committee Questions
    • Open Public Hearing
    • Hear Public Comments
    • Close Public Hearing
    • Committee Discussion
    • Motion
    • Roll Call Vote
      Recommended Action: Recommend approval of the federal funding policies to the Board of Supervisors
  6. PUBLIC HEARING: Community Participation Plan
    Valerie Johnson, Community Development Program Coordinator
    Staff will provide an overview of the draft updated Community Participation Plan.
    • Staff Presentation
    • Committee Questions
    • Open Public Hearing
    • Hear Public Comments
    • Close Public Hearing
    • Committee Discussion
    • Motion
    • Roll Call Vote
      Recommended Action: Recommend approval of the draft updated Community Participation Plan to the Board of Supervisors
  7. Commitment of Project-Based Vouchers to Support the Development of Permanent Supportive Housing
    Martha Cheever, Deputy Director
    Staff will provide an update on project-based vouchers.
    • Staff Presentation
    • Committee Questions
    • Public Comment
    • Committee Discussion
    • Motion
    • Roll Call Vote
      Recommended Action: Recommend approval to the Board of Commissioners
  8. Adjournment

Public Comment Prior to the Committee Meeting

Public comments may be submitted via email to CDC-8130-Public-Comment@sonoma-county.org. Virtual attendees are encouraged to submit their comments via email before the meeting.

Public Comments During the Committee Meeting

Any member of the audience desiring to address the Committee on a matter on the agenda, please complete a Speaker Card, and hand it to the Recording Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. When called by the Chair, please walk to the Public Comments table, state your name, and make your comments. Please be brief and limit your comments to the subject matter under discussion. Virtual attendees may raise their hand using Zoom, or dial *9 to raise their hand by telephone and will be directed to speak by the Chair. Each person is granted 3 minutes to speak; time limitations are at the discretion of the Chair.

Meeting Documents

The associated documentation is available on the website at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/development-services/community-development- commission/boards-commissions-and-committees/community-development-committee. Any changes to the date of the meeting, or any other updates, will be noticed on the above website.

Disabled Accommodation

If you have a disability which requires an accommodation, an alternative format, or requires another person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact the Section 504 Coordinator at (707) 565-7520, as soon as possible to ensure arrangements for accommodation.

Language Services

Language Services are available upon request if made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. For more information or to request services, please contact the Section 504 Coordinator at (707) 565-7520.

Los servicios lingüísticos están disponibles previa solicitud si se realizan al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión para ayudar a garantizar la disponibilidad. Para obtenermás información o solicitar servicios, comuníquese con el Coordinador de la Sección 504 al (707) 565-7520.