2013-08-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

14 move into a level appropriate to their situation, so she is comf ortable with the allocation coming from housing. Mr. Huja said he thinks this money should be used for affordable housing and not Section 3. We should find money for Section 3 some other way. Mr. Norris said absent a direct, tangible connection to housing, he will not be able to support this. Ms. Szakos moved to approve with the unders tanding that this will be amended for the second reading. Ms. Galvin seconded. Mr. Norris said he understands the rationale behind not bringing specific recommendations to the HAC, but he wants input from the HAC on how they see using housing funds in a way that will accomplish the same goal. Ms. Szakos requested the second reading be dela yed to the first meeting in October so the HAC will have time to meet beforehand. Ms. Smith asked staff to bring back info rmation on the level of need from AHIP. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Norris said the Richmond City Council is considering an ordinance that would recognize same sex marriages legalized in other states for the purposes of extending employment benefits for same sex couples. Ms. Szakos said she is interest ed in exploring this further. Mr. Huja said his understanding is that this ordinance is dependent upon the state passing the law. Mr. Norris said we would have to cross that bridge when we came to it. Ms. Galvin said the U.S. Milita ry just passed a similar motion. Council asked the City Attorney to explore this further and bring the issue back to Council for consideration. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Ms. Lena Seville, Altavista Ave., said she was not pleased with the PLACE Design Task Force's efforts at community engagement. Mr. Brandon Collins, 418 Fairway Ave., said the CRHA playground issue may be an eye opener for how difficult it is for PHAR and the H ousing Authority to get things done. Please consult with PHAR going forward with the CDC.