Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

CITY OF BRADENTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes Present: Committee Members: Tarnisha Cliatt-Chair, Councilwoman Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Francisco Enriquez, Lt. Christopher Deshaies City of Bradenton: Jeff Burton - CRA Director, Nilsa Taylor-Administrative Services Director, Robin Singer – Director of Planning and Community Development, Pamela Skelding – Housing & Community Development Manager, Karen Swartz-Housing and Community Development Specialist I. Meeting Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order by Pam Skelding at 9:03 a.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. II. Roll Call of Members Tarnisha Cliatt – present Francisco Enriquez –present Tracie Miller – absent, unexcused Councilwoman Lisa Gonzalez Moore – present Lieutenant Christopher Deshaies – present III. Approval of Meeting Minutes MOTION TO APPROVE SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 MEETING MINUTES was made by Francisco Enriquez and seconded by Councilwoman Gonzalez- Moore. The motion passed 4-0. IV. Agenda Items a. SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies Following a brief discussion, MOTION TO APPROVE 2024 AHAC INCENTIVES STRATEGIES was made by Councilwoman Gonzalez-Moore and seconded by Francisco Enriquez. The motion passed 4-0. b. SHIP Project Status Updates Chair Cliatt requested supplemental report with names, amounts, zip codes and wards. Councilwoman Gonzalez-Moore requested a pie chart by ward. Chair Cliatt requested application qualifications by strategy. c. Recruitment of new AHAC members

Chair Cliatt requested an agenda item for the next meeting to include AHAC goals for 2025. V. Open Discussion Pat Simmons, Manatee County resident, expressed concern for ADA considerations in Affordable Housing initiatives. Jeff Burton, Director CRA for the City of Bradenton, laid out the current initiatives the CRA is working on for affordable housing prototypes with a land trust and incentives for private sector rental construction. He also indicated that CRA grants are available to match SHIP funds for wind mitigation and rehabilitation. VI. Set Next Meeting Date – December 19, 2024. VII. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record.

Agenda

AGENDA

BRADENTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024

101 OLD MAIN STREET

1.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

4.

AGENDA ITEMS

a)

Administrative Services :

Discussion led by Robin Singer, Director of Planning and Community Development

b)

Administrative Services :

SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies

2024 Incentive Strategies - DRAFT.pdf

c)

Administrative Services :

AHAC Incentives Strategies Public Hearing

d)

Administrative Services :

Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2024

09-19-2024 AHAC Meeting Minutes.pdf

e)

Administrative Services :

Update on SHIP funds encumbered and spent

AHAC Project Status report 111424.pdf

f)

Administrative Services :

Recruitment of new AHAC members; welcome LT. CHRISTOPHER DESHAIES.

AHAC Board Composition.pdf

5.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

6.

SET NEXT MEETING DATE: December 19, 2024

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AGENDA BRADENTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 4. AGENDA ITEMS a) Administrative Services: Discussion led by Robin Singer, Director of Planning and Community Development b) Administrative Services: SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies 2024 Incentive Strategies - DRAFT.pdf c) Administrative Services: AHAC Incentives Strategies Public Hearing d) Administrative Services: Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2024 09-19-2024 AHAC Meeting Minutes.pdf e) Administrative Services: Update on SHIP funds encumbered and spent AHAC Project Status report 111424.pdf f) Administrative Services: Recruitment of new AHAC members; welcome LT. CHRISTOPHER DESHAIES. AHAC Board Composition.pdf 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. SET NEXT MEETING DATE: December 19, 2024 7. ADJOURN 1

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9470 TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.a Item Cover Page DATE: November 21, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Swartz, Administrative Services ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: Discussion led by Robin Singer, Director of Planning and Community Development SUGGESTED ACTION: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 3

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.b Item Cover Page DATE: November 21, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Swartz, Administrative Services ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies SUGGESTED ACTION: Motion to Approve Incentives Strategies AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 2024 Incentive Strategies - DRAFT.pdf 4

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report to City Council SHIP Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies **DRAFT** December 18, 2024 PREPARED BY CITY OF BRADENTON SUBMITTED TO FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BACKGROUND As a recipient of State Housing Initiative Partnership funds, the City established an affordable housing advisory committee in 2021 as required by the Florida Statute section 420.9076. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is responsible for reviewing policies, land development regulations, the Comprehensive Plan Policy, and other aspects of the City’s policies and procedures that affect the cost of housing. In addition, the AHAC is responsible for making recommendations to encourage affordable housing. Further, the AHAC is specifically directed by the SHIP Statute to consider and evaluate the implementation of the incentives set out at Florida Statues, Sec. 420.9076 (4)(a)-(k). Based on the AHAC evaluation, it may recommend to local government that it make modifications of, exceptions to, or creation of new plans, policies, procedures, and other governing vehicles which would encourage production of affordable housing. The AHAC is required to submit an incentive report every year. The report includes recommendations by the committee as well as comments on the implementation of incentives for at least the following eleven distinct areas:  The processing of approvals of development orders or permit, as defined in s.163.3164(7) and (8), for affordable housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other projects.  The modification of impact-fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of fees and alternative methods of fee payment for affordable house.  The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing.  The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very low-income persons, low-income persons, and moderate-income persons.  The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning districts.  The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing.  The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero-lot-line configurations for affordable housing.  The modification of street requirements for affordable housing. 5

2  The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations or plan provisions that increase the cost of housing.  The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for affordable housing.  The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mixed-use developments. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION The Bradenton City Council appointed and reappointed members to the Committee during 2023. Section 420.907 of the Florida Statutes lists the categories from which committee members must be selected. The advisory committee members must name at least 8 but not more than 11 committeee members and specify their terms. The committee must consist of one local elected official from the City and one representative from at least 6 of the following categories:  Citizen actively engaged in the residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing.  Citizen actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing.  Citizen representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing.  Citizen actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing.  Citizen actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing.  Citizen actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing.  Citizen actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing.  Citizen actively serving on the local planning agency pursuant to s.163.3174.  Citizen residing within the jurisdiction of the local governing body making the appointments.  Citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction.  Citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan. The appointed AHAC Committee members are included here, along with their category affiliation. NAME CATEGORY REPRESENTATED DATE APPOINTED 1. Lisa Gonzalez-Moore Bradenton City Councilwoman 1/18/23 2. Tarnisha Cliatt Employers within jurisdiction 4/12/23 3. Francisco Enriquez Advocate for low-income persons 4/12/23 4. Tracie Miller Real Estate professional/Mortgage Banking 4/12/23 5. Lt. Christopher Deshaies Essential Employee 11/6/24 6

3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES Staff presented the latest affordable housing practices and recommendations on incentives. Each of the eleven affordable housing incentives recommended by the State were thoroughly examined and discussed with AHAC members. This plan is a result of the recommendations from the AHAC and meetings held with internal staff members to determine the feasibility of the recommendations. If approved by the Mayor and City Council, the recommendations will be used to amend the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and the local Comprehensive Plan-Housing Element. EXPEDITED PERMITTING Meeting Synopsis: The city already employs this strategy, although it does not have a formal process in place. Existing Strategy: Affordable housing development receives expedited permitting. AHAC Recommendation: Continue with this strategy. Implementation: Implemented 7/06 MODIFICATION OF IMPACT FEES Meeting Synopsis: The city does modify water, sewer, and transportation impact fees to encourage affordable housing construction. Existing Strategy: Modification of impact fees. AHAC Recommendation: Use modification of impact fees to encourage the development of affordable housing. Develop a formal process for determining how the incentive will be applied. The Affordable Housing Advisory makes the following recommendations: 1) Set aside general revenue funds for the payment of impact fees. 2) In reviewing a lot to determine if there was a house on it at one time, limit the look- back period to no more than 50 years. 3) For any property receiving this incentive, a land-use restriction agreement must be signed. This land use restriction agreement will have a period of 10 years for homeownership housing and up to 25 years for rental properties, based upon the amount of funding received from the city. This land use agreement is separate from any other land use agreement required by other funding sources used for the project, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, to name a few. This LURA will be signed and recorded prior to the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) being issued. 4) The developer will submit an application for designation as affordable housing prior to applying for building permits. This application will be reviewed by the Planning Division and the Housing and Community Development Division. Once the project is approved, the developer will receive an approval letter and the project will be designated for expedited permitting. Implementation: 7/06 7

4 FLEXIBLE DENSITIES Meeting Synopsis: Density bonuses for affordable housing are included in the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Existing Strategy: The city already has this incentive in place. AHAC Recommendation: Continue to use density bonuses as an incentive for the Construction of affordable housing. Implementation: 7/06 MODIFICATION OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS Meeting Synopsis: The city has this as an initiative. Furthermore, areas of the city covered by form-based code allow for more generous parking requirements. Existing Strategy: The city allows for parking reductions as incentives for the production of affordable housing. AHAC Recommendation: The committee recommends the City re-evaluate current parking space allotment. Perhaps more than one space per household is needed. Implementation:. Changes will need to be discussed when the form-based code is evaluated. MODIFICATION OF SETBACK REQUIREMENTS Meeting Synopsis: The city has this as an incentive. Further, areas of the city covered by form-based code allow for more generous setback requirements. Existing Strategy: The city allows for setback reductions as incentives for the production of affordable housing. AHAC Recommendation: Use setback reductions as an incentive for the production of affordable housing. Develop a formal process for applying this incentive. Implementation: The strategy was implemented in 7/06. Form-based code requirements were adopted in 6/11. AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS Meeting Synopsis: This incentive is offered in the areas of the city governed by form-based code. Existing Strategy: This incentive is allowed under form-based code. AHAC recommendation: Use this incentive to encourage the development of affordable housing. Explore the possibility of expanding it to areas of the city that are not governed by form-based code. Implementation: 6/11 FLEXIBLE LOT CONFIGURATIONS Meeting Synopsis: This incentive is offered by the city. Areas governed by form-based code allow more flexibility in lot configurations, as do planned development projects (PDPs). Existing Strategy: The city allows for flexible lot configurations in areas governed by form- based code as well as PDPs. AHAC Recommendation: Continue with this as in incentive for the production of affordable housing. Implementation: Incentive adopted 7/06, form-based code adopted 6/11. 8

5 MODIFICATION OF STREET REQUIREMENTS Meeting Synopsis: The city does not apply street requirements unless there is already a street at the site. If the developer is required to meet street requirements, these can be offset with impact fee credits. Existing Strategy: Use impact fee relief to offset the cost of street requirements for the developer of affordable housing. AHAC Recommendation: Adopt the modification of street requirements as an incentive for developing affordable housing. Define the incentive in quantifiable terms and develop a process for applying the incentive to affordable housing projects. Implementation: Under consideration. PROCESS OF ONGOING REVIEW Meeting Synopsis: The city continues to review ordinances, codes, regulations and the permitting process to eliminate excessive requirements in order to facilitate the development of affordable/workforce housing. Existing Strategy: The city continues to review ordinances, codes, regulation, and the permitting process to eliminate excessive requirements in order to facilitate the development of affordable/workforce housing. AHAC Recommendation: Continue with this strategy. Implementation: 9/09 PUBLIC LAND INVENTORY Meeting Synopsis: The city has an inventory of land it owns and is in the process of updating this inventory. Existing Strategy: The city has an inventory of land it owns. AHAC Recommendation: Evaluate this inventory to determine if there are any parcels suitable for affordable housing development. Implementation: Completed 4/21. SUPPORT OF DEVELOPMENT NEAR TRANSPORTATION HUBS Meeting Synopsis: The city does not require parking for developments located within 800 feet of a transportation hub. It also takes into consideration the proximity to a transportation hub (within .25 mile) when evaluating affordable housing projects. Existing Strategy: The city does not require parking within 800 feet of a transportation hub, and looks at proximity to transportation when evaluating affordable housing projects. AHAC Recommendation: Continue to support development near transportation hubs but instead of waiving parking requirement, waive impact fees. Implementation: 9/09. 9

6 ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS AFFORDABLE GREEN BUILDING Green Building provides a healthier environment for life on our planet. Meeting Synopsis: The city encourages the use of energy efficient and environmental concepts for home building. Existing Strategy: The city encourages the use of energy efficient and environmental concepts for home building, including affordable housing. AHAC Recommendation: Continue to encourage the use of energy efficient and environmental concepts for home building, including affordable housing. The use of green building techniques could be encouraged through other incentives. Implementation: 9/09 INCLUSIONARY ZONING Inclusionary Zoning assists in the preparation of mixed-use environments with multiple housing types and income levels. By linking the production of affordable housing to private market development, inclusionary zoning expands the supply of affordable housing while dispersing affordable units through the municipality. Meeting Synopsis: The city does not have any regulations regarding inclusionary zoning, but has considered it. Existing Strategy: None. AHAC Recommendation: Consider incentivising zoning as a method of ensuring a supply of affordable housing. Implementation: Under consideration WAIVER OF REINSPECTION FEES ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS Meeting Synopsis: The city does not have this in place, although it does charge for missed inspection, and these fees increase as the number of reinspections for a single work item increase. Existing Strategy: None. AHAC Recommendation: Consider waiving fees for missed inspections for affordable housing developments Implementation: Proposed this year by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee IMPACT STATEMENT Meeting Synopsis: The AHAC does not have an Impact Statement, but is recommending one to be included in this year’s strategies.. Existing Strategy: None. AHAC Recommendation: The City will require that two trees be planted in the yard of every new home. The estimated expense is $500 per new construction. Implementation: Work with Planning on changing the form-based code. 10

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.c Item Cover Page DATE: November 21, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Swartz, Administrative Services ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: AHAC Incentives Strategies Public Hearing SUGGESTED ACTION: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 11

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.d Item Cover Page DATE: November 21, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Swartz, Administrative Services ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2024 SUGGESTED ACTION: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: 09-19-2024 AHAC Meeting Minutes.pdf 12

CITY OF BRADENTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes Present: Committee Members: Tarnisha Cliatt-Chair, Councilwoman Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Francisco Enriquez, Tracie Miller Jeff Burton - CRA Director, Nilsa Taylor-Administrative Services Director, Corey Fortin- Policy, Planning, Procedures & Real Estate Administrator, Tamara Melton – City Clerk, Karen Swartz-Housing and Community Development Specialist I. Meeting Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order by Chair Cliatt at 9:05 a.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. II. Roll Call of Members Tarnisha Cliatt – present Francisco Enriquez –present Tracie Miller – absent, excused Councilwoman Lisa Gonzalez Moore – present Lieutenant Phil Waller – resigned III. Approval of Meeting Minutes August 15, 2024 – approved. Lt. Waller moved, Mr. Enriquez 2 nd. IV. Agenda Items a. City of Bradenton CRA Presentation Mr. Burton reviewed the City of Bradenton’s pilot project for affordable housing through the use of Land Trusts. He indicated that CRA efforts are addressing sustainability issues as the current CRA ends in 2040, at which time the properties can migrate to market value. The CRA’s program attempts to develop housing solutions that are attractive to the public sector, so that leveraged and creative use of funding can make it both sustainably affordable for homeowners as well as profitable for developers. Like the AHAC incentive strategies, the CRA is seeking streamlined processes for permitting, reduction of legal & impact fees and offering pre-approved drawings. They are proposing to develop their own zoning code that will alleviate all the variances needed every time a project goes to planning for 13

review. The goal is to attract young, certified professionals who will bring their discretionary spending to the City, as well as offer quality housing options for workforce, including City employees. Ultimately, they would like their pilot to be the role model to all other cities across the state of Florida. b. SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies Each member received a copy of the current strategies adopted last year and will review and report back with comments at the next meeting. c. Recruitment of new AHAC members Lt. Phil Waller officially resigned since the last meeting as he retired from Bradenton Police Department. BPD is in the process of designating a new member. Additional applicants need to be identified so they can apply with the Mayor’s office. All board members will revisit the names of potential candidates. d. SHIP Project Status Updates Report was included in the agenda packet but not discussed as meeting was running late. V. Open Discussion none VI. Set Next Meeting Date – October 17, 2024. VII. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m. NOTE: This is not a verbatim record. 14

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.e Item Cover Page DATE: November 21, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Swartz, Administrative Services ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: Update on SHIP funds encumbered and spent SUGGESTED ACTION: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: AHAC Project Status report 111424.pdf 15

Project Status Report – SHIP As of November 14, 2024 1% 10% 12% 65% 12% $195,000.00 $39,286.00 $25,481.00 $937,582.00 $40,502.12 16

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.f Item Cover Page DATE: November 21, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Karen Swartz, Administrative Services ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: Recruitment of new AHAC members; welcome LT. CHRISTOPHER DESHAIES. SUGGESTED ACTION: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No ATTACHMENTS: AHAC Board Composition.pdf 17

City of Bradenton State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Board Member Composition Name Category Term Expiration Chair – Tarnisha Cliatt Employer within jurisdiction 2/2025 Vice Chair – Tracie Miller Mortgage bank 3/2025 Francisco Enriquez Advocate for low income residents 3/2025 Lt. Christopher Deshaies Essential services 4/2025 Lisa Gonzalez Moore City Councilwoman, resident 1/2025 Qualifying Categories [maximum 9 members, minimum 6 categories represented] Total 6 of 5 as of 11/8/24 # members: 5 Residential home building industry in connection with affordable housing Banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing 1 .5 Areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing Advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing 1 1 For profit provider of affordable housing Not-for-profit provider of affordable housing Real estate professional in connection with affordable housing 1 .5 Local Planning agency pursuant to s.163.3174 Resident within jurisdiction of local governing body 1 1 Employer representative within the jurisdiction 1 1 Essential services personnel, as defined in the LHAP 1 1 18