Kristine Morgan

The Strategic Plan for Fresno Housing outlines a framework for resource investment, program delivery, and community partnerships across Fresno County. It is guided by four strategic drivers: targeting and investing in neighborhoods, eradicating housing insecurity, innovating the Housing Choice Voucher program, and leveraging partnerships and funding to support resident goals. The plan seeks to enhance accountability, build trust, and achieve long-term impact by aligning decisions with resident experiences to foster stability and opportunity.

The committee discussed governance matters, including commissioner appointments and outreach for upcoming vacancies. The Executive Director provided updates on HUD proposed rules regarding housing assistance programs, the agency's response to the mixed-status family rule, and the development of a Board Code of Conduct Policy. Real estate development updates were provided on project status, including construction commencements, federal grant applications, and demolition planning. The resident empowerment update covered workforce workshop participation and planning for an upcoming workforce expo.

The committee discussed governance matters including commissioner appointments, received an executive director update covering HUD rule responses and community fundraising events, and reviewed real estate development updates on various housing projects and tax credit applications. Additionally, the committee addressed resident empowerment programs, such as workforce training and certification, and reviewed the draft agenda for the upcoming joint board meeting. The meeting also included sessions regarding real property negotiations involving agency negotiators and developers.

This Streamlined Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority City of Fresno serves as a comprehensive document outlining the PHA's operational policies, programs, and services. It details the organization's mission, goals, and objectives aimed at addressing the housing needs of low-, very low-, and extremely low-income families. Key strategic elements include revisions to housing needs assessments, eligibility and admissions policies, financial resources, and the implementation of new activities such as modernization, demolition, conversion to project-based assistance, and homeownership programs. The plan also provides a progress report on achieving the mission and goals established in the PHA's broader 5-Year Plan.

The board meeting focused on several key development and governance matters. Key discussion topics included the authorization of an increase in HRFC pre-development funding for Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) planning, the submission of funding applications for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program for The Roos @ Fulton Forum, and the authorization to apply for HUD Restore-Rebuild program funds for various affordable housing developments. Additionally, the boards addressed amendments to resolutions for the La Joya Commons II project to ensure alignment with HCD requirements.