James Kruse

The meeting included approval of the agenda as presented. Key action items involved resolutions concerning Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of Riverbank Commons and other capital improvements, which required authorizing several related documents such as a Trust Indenture and Bond Purchase Agreement. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution to establish a Policy for continuing disclosure compliance related to Bond Issuance. A third resolution approved a Loan between the Authority and Great Valley Housing Development Corporation (GVHDC). The meeting included a closed session for deliberation.

This strategic plan, titled 'The Journey Towards Responsible Expansion,' outlines the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority's commitment to providing decent, safe, and affordable housing, promoting economic development for independence, and fostering community development through infrastructure improvements and neighborhood stabilization. Key strategic commitments include increasing affordable housing opportunities, enhancing service variety, developing property across seven counties to establish regional authority, and sustaining high performance standards. The plan is structured into three phases, addressing human resources, IT, and property management to achieve operational excellence and expand services.

The Housing Authority County of Stanislaus's Streamlined Annual PHA Plan outlines its mission, goals, and objectives for serving low-income families. Key strategic pillars include increasing the inventory of affordable rental housing and expanding homeownership opportunities, conserving and upgrading the existing affordable housing inventory, and increasing assisted housing choices. The plan details strategies such as applying for additional rental vouchers, reducing public housing vacancies, maintaining high performer status in program management, improving customer satisfaction, providing mobility counseling, and implementing homeownership programs to foster economic independence and provide safe and sanitary housing.

The Strategic Plan for Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority serves as a roadmap for responsible expansion. It is structured around a mission to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing, promote economic development through self-sufficiency, and foster community development by improving infrastructure and neighborhoods. Key strategic commitments include increasing affordable housing opportunities, enhancing services, developing regional properties across seven counties, maintaining high performance standards, strengthening organizational infrastructure, and addressing community and HUD requirements. The plan is outlined in three phases (short-term, mid-term, long-term) focusing on human resources, information technology, property management, and housing choice voucher program enhancements.

The agenda for the regular meeting included several action items addressing operational continuity and contract management. Key actions involved approving a resolution to continue teleconference and/or virtual meetings in accordance with California Assembly Bill 361. Further action items focused on approving a contract for roof replacement at the Buena Vista Migrant Center. The Board also addressed several resolutions regarding the write-off of uncollectible accounts from tenants vacating various housing programs (Conventional Public Housing, Farm Labor Program locations, Conant Place, Glendale Annex, and others). Additionally, a resolution was presented to approve the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority to apply for and accept funding allocations from the City of Modesto for improvements on the 400 Block of Vine Street. The agenda also provided for a general public comment period, review of minutes from the previous meeting (September 8, 2022), an Executive Director Report covering program statistics and development activity, and a review of financial reports and the check register. The meeting concluded with discussions scheduled for Closed Session regarding litigation and an investigation involving legal counsel.