Title
Receive a preliminary analysis 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 preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.31 and:
1) Direct that staff proceed with completion of referral based on description in this report; 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.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Referral Summary & Background: Recent concerns have been heard within the community regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey's program effectiveness and management efficiency. Additional concerns have been expressed regarding its subsidiary, the Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corporation (HDC). These concerns have resulted in the Board of Supervisors questioning whether the County should take a more active oversight role. 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.
Proposed Project Description: The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) was established by the Board of Supervisors on March 1941, as a separate Community Development Commission. On March 24, 1941, the Board of Supervisors appointed the first five-person Commission to oversee HACM operations. Two additional tenant commissioners were added over time and now serve on the a...
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