The Long Beach Community Investment Company

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 · 4:00 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Long Beach Community Investment Company held a special meeting focused on affordable housing development, approving multiple loans and funding selections for housing projects across the city. These decisions aim to support the creation and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing units for various community needs.

Key Decisions

  • $4 Million Loan to Excelerate Housing Group for Affordable Rental Housing Passed
  • Community Housing Development Organization Funds Awarded to HOPE Passed
  • $1.6 Million CDBG Funds to LINC for Property Acquisition Passed
  • Up to $5 Million for Gundry Partners Affordable Housing Project Passed
  • Up to $5 Million for AMCAL Multi-Housing Affordable Rental Units Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  2. STAFF PRESENT: Oscar Orci, President, Patrick Ure, Vice President, Meggan Sorensen, Housing Development Officer, Rich Anthony, Deputy City Attorney, Alem Hagos, Operations Officer, Silvia Medina, Real Estate Project Coordinator, Joey Shields with Link, Dana Trujillo with Excelerate, Charles DeCuir with HOPE, Will Sager with LINC, Greg Comanor with Daylight Community Development and Monica Jaime LBCIC Commission Secretary.
  3. SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting of the Long Beach Community Investment Corporations (LBCIC) was held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The meeting was held via teleconference pursuant to Executive Order AB-361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom.
  4. CALL TO ORDER
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. FLAG SALUTE
  7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
  8. SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
  9. MINUTES
  10. 1. Recommendation to approve and file the minutes of the Special Board meeting held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021
    CI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Director Delgado, seconded by Director Mais, to . The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 2. Recommendation to: 1. Approve a loan in the amount of up to $4 Million to Excelerate Housing Group for the development of affordable rental housing units located at 3590 E. Pacific Coast Highway; 2. Authorize the President to negotiate an Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with Excelerate Housing Group; and, 3. Authorize the President or designee to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the Loan Agreement and the project. (District 4)
    CI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Ward, seconded by Director Castro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 3. Recommendation to: 1. Approve the selection of Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment (HOPE) for an award of Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds in the amount of $859,051; and, 2. Authorize the President or designee to enter into an Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with HOPE for the acquisition and rehabilitation of housing for special needs individuals. (Citywide)
    CI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Director Mais, seconded by Director Castro, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 4. Recommendation to: 1. Approve the selection of LINC Community Development Corporation (LINC) for an award of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,600,000; 2. Approve a loan in the amount of $1,600,000 in CDBG funds to LINC for the acquisition of the property located at 4220 Wherly Court; 3. Authorize the President to negotiate an Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with LINC; and, 4. Authorize the President to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the Loan Agreement and the project. (District 4)
    CI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Ward, seconded by Director Delgado, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 5. Recommendation to: 1. Approve the selection of Gundry Partners, LP for an award of up to $5 Million in LMIHAF and/or PLHA funds; and, 2. Authorize the President or designee to enter into an Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with Gundry Partners for the adaptive reuse and new construction of affordable rental housing units (District 1).
    CI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Director Mais, seconded by Vice Chair Ward, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 6. Recommendation to: 1. Approve the selection of AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. for an award of up to $5 Million in LMIHAF and/or PLHA funds; and, 2. Authorize the President or designee to enter into an Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. for the development of new construction of affordable rental housing units. (District 1).
    CI-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Ward, seconded by Director Mais, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Board on items of interest to the public within the Agency Board jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to two minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
  17. COMMENTS
  18. ADJOURNMENT
  19. I, Monica Jaime, Secretary, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________
  20. Note: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the Development Services Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6957 or (562) 570-6793 (telecommunication device for the Deaf). The Development Services Department email at lbds@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes.