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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Thursday, February 26, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The committee re-elected Member Schwartz to serve as Chair.

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee re-elected its leadership and began its 2026 planning cycle. The committee reviewed the state-mandated incentive program designed to reduce regulatory barriers for affordable housing development.

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Local homeowners and renters are affected by the committee's work, as it reviews the city's housing incentive plans that influence the production and availability of affordable housing units.

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Next meeting: Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee — Minutes

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The committee re-elected Member Schwartz to serve as Chair.
Election of Chair
approved - unanimous
- Affordable Housing Advisory Committee — Minutes
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The committee elected Member Senatore to serve as Vice Chair.
Election of Vice Chair
approved - unanimous
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Chair. Member McGrail nominated Member Schwartz to serve as Chair. There were no other nominations. MOTION: Appoint Member Schwartz to serve as Chair. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: Ayes 8 / Nays 0 / Absent 0 / Abstain 0 - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
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Chair. Member McGrail nominated Member Senatore. There were no other nominations. MOTION: Appoint Member Senatore to serve as Vice Chair. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: Ayes 8 / Nays 0 / Absent 0 / Abstain 0 - Voted yes; the record reports passed.
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee — Minutes

Chair. Member McGrail nominated Member Schwartz to serve as Chair. There were no other nominations. MOTION: Appoint Member Schwartz to serve as Chair. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: Ayes 8 / Nays 0 / Absent 0 / Abstain 0

passedYes 8No 0

Voted yes

Greer
Harrigan
Lastra
McGrail
Schwartz
Senatore
Shaw
Van Houten

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Chair. Member McGrail nominated Member Senatore. There were no other nominations. MOTION: Appoint Member Senatore to serve as Vice Chair. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: Ayes 8 / Nays 0 / Absent 0 / Abstain 0

passedYes 8No 0

Voted yes

Greer
Harrigan
Lastra
McGrail
Schwartz
Senatore
Shaw
Van Houten

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VOLUME I PAGE: 182 FEBRUARY 26, 2026

MINUTES FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Council Chambers 5:00 p.m.

Chair Schwartz called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Committee Members Greer, Harrigan, McGrail, Schwartz, Senatore, Shaw, and Van Houten were present. Committee Member Lastra arrived at 5:01 p.m.

ALSO PRESENT: Millie Babic, Principal Planner

CHANGES TO AGENDA / ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Chair Schwartz inquired if there were any changes to the agenda. There were none.

MOTION: Approve the agenda, as presented. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: unanimous AYES: Greer, Harrigan, McGrail, Schwartz, Senatore, Shaw, Van Houten

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Meeting Minutes - October 2, 2025

MOTION: Approve the October 2, 2025, meeting minutes, as presented. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: unanimous AYES: Greer, Harrigan, McGrail, Schwartz, Senatore, Shaw, Van Houten

CITIZENS INPUT TIME

None

BUSINESS

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Chair Schwartz opened the floor for election of Chair and Vice Chair and requested nominations.

Member Senatore nominated Member Schwartz to serve as Chair. Member McGrail nominated Member Schwartz to serve as Chair.

There were no other nominations.

MOTION: Appoint Member Schwartz to serve as Chair. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: Ayes 8 / Nays 0 / Absent 0 / Abstain 0 AYES: Greer, Harrigan, Lastra, McGrail, Schwartz, Senatore, Shaw, Van Houten NAYS: None ABSENT/ABSTAIN: None

Chair Schwartz opened the floor for Vice Chair.

Member McGrail nominated Member Senatore.

There were no other nominations.

MOTION: Appoint Member Senatore to serve as Vice Chair. OUTCOME: passed VOTE: Ayes 8 / Nays 0 / Absent 0 / Abstain 0 AYES: Greer, Harrigan, Lastra, McGrail, Schwartz, Senatore, Shaw, Van Houten NAYS: None ABSENT/ABSTAIN: None

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Roles and Responsibilities and the 2026 Schedule

Principal Planner Babic provided background AHAC information for new members to include the following information: * Background of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds * Funding levels fluctuate depending on legislative decisions and economic conditions * To receive SHIP funds, the City must provide a Local Housing Incentive Plan report to the State annually * There are 11 incentives designed to ensure local governments don't create regulatory barriers to affordable housing production

Principal Planner Babic presented the following slides: * Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting * Function of the AHAC * Required Incentives for Review * 2025 Recommended Incentives * Remaining Schedule for 2026

Discussion held regarding: * Incentives will be discussed in detail by sections * An email will be sent advising how incentives would be divided and analyzed

VOLUME I PAGE: 184 FEBRUARY 26, 2026

TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETING

A Regular Meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.

Submitted by, (Signature) Stacey Pasek Recording Secretary

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The committee re-elected Member Schwartz to serve as Chair.
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The committee elected Member Senatore to serve as Vice Chair.
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