Mammoth Lakes Housing Board

Regular Meeting Minutes

Monday, December 06, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes

Members Present:

• President Kirk Stapp,
• Vice President Jennifer Kreitz,
• Board Member Lindsay Barksdale,
• Board Member Tom Hodges,
• Board Member Agnes Vianzon,
• Board Member Tony Perkins,
• Board Member Heidi Steenstra,
• and Board Member Brian D'Andrea

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1.

Call to Order

President Kirk Stapp called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 437 Old Mammoth Road. Mr. Stapp attended the meeting in person, the rest of the Board attended the meeting virtually.

2.

Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) Findings

2.1

Adopt Resolution 2021-08 to allow to virtual Board meetings to continue during the Covid-19 pandemic declared emergency

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report.

Board Member Heidi Steenstra joined the meeting at 6:04 p.m.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

 

• Resolution:
  Moved by President Kirk Stapp
  Seconded by Board Member Tony Perkins

  Adopt Resolution 2021-08 to allow virtual Board meetings to continue during the Covid-19 pandemic declared emergency.

  For (8)

  President Kirk Stapp, Vice President Jennifer Kreitz, Board Member Lindsay Barksdale, Board Member Tom Hodges, Board Member Agnes Vianzon, Board Member Tony Perkins, Board Member Heidi Steenstra, and Board Member Brian D'Andrea

  Carried (8 to 0)

3.

Public Comments

There were no comments given at this time.

4.

Consent Agenda

Board Member Brian D'Andrea requested that Item 4.2 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.

• Resolution:
  Moved by President Kirk Stapp
  Seconded by Board Member Tom Hodges

  Approve Item 4.1 on the Consent Agenda.

  For (8)

  President Kirk Stapp, Vice President Jennifer Kreitz, Board Member Lindsay Barksdale, Board Member Tom Hodges, Board Member Agnes Vianzon, Board Member Tony Perkins, Board Member Heidi Steenstra, and Board Member Brian D'Andrea

  Carried (8 to 0)

4.1

Approval of the Minutes from the October 4, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

4.2

Approval of the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021 draft audited financial statements

Mr. D'Andrea requested additional information regarding items in the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021 audited financial statements. 

There was discussion between Executive Director Patricia Robertson and members of the Board.

• Resolution:
  Moved by President Kirk Stapp
  Seconded by Board Member Tom Hodges

  Approval of the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021 draft audited financial statements

  For (7)	Board Member Brian D'Andrea, Board Member Heidi Steenstra, Board Member Agnes Vianzon, Board Member Tom Hodges, Board Member Lindsay Barksdale, Vice President Jennifer Kreitz, and President Kirk Stapp
  Abstain (1)	Board Member Tony Perkins

  Carried (7 to 0)

5.

Policy Matters

5.1

Review and approve the MLH and Sierra Housing Advocates, LLC F Y 2021-22 First Quarter Draft Financial Statements

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

• Resolution:
  Moved by President Kirk Stapp
  Seconded by Board Member Brian D'Andrea

  Approve the Mammoth Lakes Housing and Sierra Housing Advocates, LLC Fiscal Year 2021-22 First Quarter Draft Financial Statements.

  For (8)

  President Kirk Stapp, Vice President Jennifer Kreitz, Board Member Lindsay Barksdale, Board Member Tom Hodges, Board Member Agnes Vianzon, Board Member Tony Perkins, Board Member Heidi Steenstra, and Board Member Brian D'Andrea

  Carried (8 to 0)

5.2

Accept the contract for services with Rural Community Assistance Corporation in the amount of $16,000 for Emergency Rent Assistance

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

• Resolution:
  Moved by President Kirk Stapp
  Seconded by Board Member Heidi Steenstra

  Accept the contract for services with Rural Community Assistance Corporation in the amount of $16,000 for Emergency Rent Assistance.

  For (8)

  President Kirk Stapp, Vice President Jennifer Kreitz, Board Member Lindsay Barksdale, Board Member Tom Hodges, Board Member Agnes Vianzon, Board Member Tony Perkins, Board Member Heidi Steenstra, and Board Member Brian D'Andrea

  Carried (8 to 0)

5.3

Receive a presentation regarding Valley Apartments in Bishop, CA and consider a possible partnership between the owner, Inyo Mono Advocate for Community Action 

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report and introduced Inyo Mono Advocate for Community Action (IMACA) Executive Director Kate Morley.

Ms. Morley spoke about her background and discussed IMACA's current role with the Valley Apartments. She spoke about the eligibility requirements for residency as well as the condition of the building. Ms. Morley asked members of the Board for any ideas they had with regard to how MLH could assist IMACA with the apartments.

There was discussion between Ms. Morley, Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

Members of the Board gave staff direction to compile additional operating, financial and background information on the Valley Apartments property to share with the Development Committee for discussion regarding various options for the property prior to bringing the item back to the full Board at a future meeting.

5.4

238 Sierra Manor Road Update

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

Staff was given direction to determine if it made sense to continue with the HomeKey Application.

5.5

MLH Programs Update

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report.

President Kirk Stapp read into the record that housing prices in Mono County had increased at a rate of 11% for condominiums and 10% for single family homes since 2020, and that in Mammoth Lakes, prices had increased by 26% and 36%, respectively.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

6.

Committee Reports

Programs and Housing Development Committee Members Tom Hodges and Jennifer Kreitz reported that the Committee had been meeting regularly to discuss the 238 Sierra Manor Road project and to look for new development sites. 

Executive Director Patricia Robertson reported that the Marketing and Communications Committee had met to discuss the rebranding process and public outreach around marketing efforts. Ms. Robertson said that staff planned to send out a public survey at the beginning of the new year regarding perceptions about MLH and where to get information about community housing.

Board Nominations Committee Member Tom Hodges reported that the Committee had not met recently and requested that Ms. Robertson schedule a meeting for them.

Fundraising Committee Member Heidi Steenstra thanked members of the Board for their assistance with the October fundraising event and reported that the Committee would meet again after the first of the year.

No report was given for the Governance Committee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, or the Workforce Housing Committee.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

7.

Board Member Reports

Board Member Tom Hodges reported that he had listened in on the last Town Council meeting and said that Mammoth Lakes Tourism had made a comprehensive presentation to the Council in order to remain in communication with them. Mr. Hodges said that he thought MLH should present an update on their activities to the Town Council after the first of the year, and on a regular basis moving forward. He said that he attended The Parcel groundbreaking ceremony, and gave a brief update on the project and said that anyone who was interested in getting on the waiting list for a unit at The Parcel could contact Pacific Communities at [phone].

Vice Chair Jennifer Kreitz reported that she had met with the Rural Counties Representatives of California’s (RCRC) Joint Power Authority (JPA), Golden State Financial Authority, which funds loans for down payment assistance for households earning up to 160% of Area Median Income (AMI) and said that she would put Executive Director Patricia Robertson in touch with them. Ms. Kreitz said that she had also met with the Continuum of Care (COC) Point in Time Count Committee last month and reported that they would due the count for the entire Eastern Sierra on January 27^th. She said that there was $90M in funding available through the Infill Infrastructure Grant program (IIG) specifically for rural or small counties for capital improvement projects for counties and cities with a population under 250,000, and announced that the Mono County Board of Supervisors would be reviewing various housing policies at their meeting tomorrow.

There was discussion among members of the Board.

8.

Closed Session

The Board went into Closed Session at 7:43 p.m.

8.1

Closed Session

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Board will hold a closed session to discuss property negotiations and possible staff directions and/or action – Assessor’s Parcel Number 035-265-073-000

Property: 2289 Sierra Nevada Road, #G-1, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Negotiating Parties: Patricia Robertson representing MLH (prospective buyer);  Lisa S. Timbers (Owner)

Under Negotiation: Terms of sale

 

8.2

Closed Session

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Board will hold a closed session to discuss property negotiations and possible staff directions and/or action – Assessor’s Parcel Number 040-013-065-000

Property: 167 Meadow Lane, #65, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Negotiating Parties: Patricia Robertson representing MLH (prospective buyer);  Thomas F. Bell and Robin M. Bell (Owner)

Under Negotiation: Terms of sale

 

8.3

Closed Session

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the Board will hold a closed session to discuss property negotiations and possible staff directions and/or action – Assessor’s Parcel Number 033-041-006-000

Property: 913 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Negotiating Parties: Patricia Robertson representing MLH (prospective buyer);  ALBRECHT TRUST (Owner)

Under Negotiation: Terms of sale

 

Vice Chair left the Jennifer Kreitz closed session at 8:09 p.m.

Executive Director Patricia Robertson reported that the following action was taken in closed session:

Item 8.1 - It was moved by Board Member Tom Hodges, seconded by Board Member Brian D'Andrea, with Vice Chair Jennifer Kreitz absent, and carried by a 7-0 roll call vote to accept Option 1: Proceed with the purchase agreement and the current escrow process, to increase community housing. 

Ms. Kreitz rejoined the meeting at 8:19 p.m.

Item 8.2 - It was moved by Board Member Tom Hodges, seconded by President Kirk Stapp, and carried by an 8-0 roll call vote to accept Option 1: Proceed with the purchase agreement and the current escrow process, to increase community housing. 

Item 8.3 - Staff was given direction to proceed with negotiations. No action was taken.

The Board returned from closed session at 9:00 p.m.

9.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.