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07-29-21 Minutes

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
July 29, 2021

As permitted under the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20, dated March 12, 2020 due to concerns of COVID-19 ("Executive Order"), the members of the Board of Commissioners will participate in the meeting via a teleconference connection at locations that may be located outside of the Agency's jurisdiction. Such locations shall not be publicly disclosed, nor shall such locations be open to the public as is expressly authorized by the Executive Order.

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara met in special session on July 29, 2021 via teleconference. Chair Pearson convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Upon roll call the following Commissioners were present: Christian Alonso, Robert Doyle, Lisa Knox-Burns, Henry Mercado and James Pearson. John Lizarraga was excused.

Also present were Bob Havlicek. Secretary/Executive Director, Jackie Bordon, Executive Secretary, Irene Melton, Director of Finance, John Polanskey, Director of Housing Development, Irene Vejar, Director of Human Resources and Nancy Wesoff, Director of Contract Administration and Compliance.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Jeffrey Everhard, a resident of Pescadero Lofts, offered his assistance in support of new affordable housing developments by speaking at public hearings. John Polanskey will notify Mr. Everhard when we have the date for the September Planning Commission meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution No. 2924 - Authorizing the Executive Director or Designee to take all needed actions necessary relative to entering into Purchase and Sale Agreements and Joint Escrow Instructions for Senior and Family Affordable Parcels for the acquisition of certain real property owned by FLT Heritage Ridge TG, LLC located in Goleta, CA.MOTION by Commissioner Burns, second by Commissioner Mercado to adopt Resolution No. 2924. All voted aye. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, MOTION by CommissionerBurns, second by Commissioner Alonso to adjourn the meeting at 5:36 p.m. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned.

James E. Pearson
Chair

Robert P. Havlicek, Jr.
Secretary/Executive Director