Title
Receive a status report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.31 seeking to reorganize and consolidate the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey and its subsidiary, the Housing Development Corporation, under one Executive Director, and have the Monterey County Board of Supervisors serve at its new governing board to oversee its operations and implement needed reforms.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a status report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.31 and:
1) Direct that staff continue to work with the Board of Supervisor's Ad Hoc Committee and the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey in its evolution; or,
2) Direct that staff:
i. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
ii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of referral and anticipated effort for completion; or,
iii. Rescind referral.
b. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSON:
On December 14, 2021, the Board of Supervisors assigned Board Referral No. 2021.31 to the Housing and Community Department to evaluate options to achieve the Referral's purpose. On December 21, 2021, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) held a Joint Special Meeting. During the meeting a report from Housing and Community Development was provided on the history of HACM, and how the interests of the County and HACM intersect. The Board of Supervisors also received a report from the Board of Commissioners of HACM on the status of HACM, current issues and challenges, and options or plans to address those issues and challenges. Following receiving public comments and discussion, the Board of Supervisors provided recommendations to the Board of Commissioners to consolidate the control of HDC under the HACM, with the Executive Director of the HACM serving as the President/CEO of HDC and to conduc...
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