Special Committee on Housing Policy

Agenda

1. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968
2. **Informational and Public Comments** The HOME/ARP Funding from the United States Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) in the amount of $8,397,188 will allow the City of Kansas City, Missouri to provide funding for Non-Congregate Housing, Supportive Services, Operating Assistance, and Administration of the Program. Throughout the development of the HOME/ARP Allocation Plan stakeholders and residents are able to provide input through focus groups, interviews, surveys and public hearings. The Draft HOME/ARP Allocation Plan and Resident Input Sheets for your comments will be available at the Housing Committee Meeting or may be obtained by emailing the Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) at housing@kcmo.org; or www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/housing, or Royce.myers@kcmo.org. The public comment period will begin on February 13, 2023 and continue until February 28, 2023. The overall purpose of the funding is to provide homeless services, shelter and housing to the vulnerable households and families in Kansas City Missouri known as “qualifying populations.” Informational sessions, consultations, and feedback was gathered specifically for the HOME/ARP Program to gain insight of the qualifying populations. This draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan document will be available to the public electronically February 10, 2023, and will also be available on request in limited hard copies by mail. Discussion and comments will be limited to the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. An electronic version will be available on HCDD’s website, www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/housing.
3. HELD IN COMMITTEE
4. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
5. 1. There may be a general discussion regarding current Special Committee on Housing Policy issues. 2. Closed Session • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss sealed bids or proposals; or• Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised 4. Those who wish to comment on proposed ordinances can email written testimony to public.testimony@kcmo.org. Comments received will be distributed to the committee and added to the public record by the clerk. The city provides several ways for residents to watch City Council meetings: • Live Stream on the city's website at www.kcmo.gov • Live Stream on the city's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3hOuBlg4fok • Watch Channel 2 on your cable system. The channel is available through Time Warner Cable (channel 2 or 98.2), AT&T Li-verse (channel 99 then select Kansas City) and Google Fiber on Channel 142. • To watch archived meetings, visit the City Clerk's website and look in the Video on Demand section: http://kansascity.granicus.com/ViewPublishe.rphp?view_id=2 The City Clerk's Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver's License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned
6. Adjournment