Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 · 4:30 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Long Beach Housing Authority held its monthly meeting, focusing on administrative updates and program improvements for housing services. The board approved several resolutions to update housing policies and financial reporting, with an emphasis on aligning with federal housing regulations and improving local housing assistance.

Key Decisions

  • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Update Passed
  • Annual Housing Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Passed
  • Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for April 2023 Received and Filed
  • Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (4:32 PM)
  2. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  3. CALL TO ORDER (4:32 PM)
  4. REGULAR AGENDA (4:33 PM)
  5. NEW BUSINESS (4:35 PM)
  6. PUBLIC COMMENT (4:35 PM)
  7. ADJOURNMENT (4:35 PM)
  8. Also present: Alison King, Deputy Executive Director/Bureau Manager; Atoy Wilson, Deputy City Attorney; Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist.
  9. Councilwoman Zendejas joined the meeting.
  10. 5. eComments received for the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California Committee meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
    Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

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  12. CALL TO ORDER
  13. ROLL CALL
  14. REGULAR AGENDA
  15. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, California Regular Meeting held Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Supernaw, seconded by Commissioner Kerr, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 2. Recommendation to receive and file the Housing Authority Financial and Operational Performance Reports for April 2023. (Citywide)
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Kerr, seconded by Commissioner Supernaw, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 3. Recommendation to adopt resolution for a comprehensive update to the Housing Authority Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, to incorporate all new Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and multiple local policy changes. (Citywide)
    HA-Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Kerr, seconded by Commissioner Saro, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. H.A. 02-23. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 4. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Annual Plan) and authorizing Deputy Executive Director to transmit the Annual Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Citywide)
    HA-Resolution
    Action: approve recommendation and adopt Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Saro, seconded by Commissioner Kerr, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. H.A. 03-23. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. NEW BUSINESS
  20. PUBLIC COMMENT
  21. ADJOURNMENT
  22. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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