Affordable Housing Task Force

COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 CALL TO ORDER The Columbia Affordable Housing Task Force met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 using Video Conferencing Technology. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at 11:01 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Tina N. Herbert Chair Present Jeff Armstrong Family Promise Present Julie Ann Avin MIRCI Present Reggie Barner The Barner Group Absent Yvonda A. Bean Columbia Housing Authority Present Sue Berkowitz Director of the SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center Absent Brenna Bernardin Fast Forward Present Pamela Bynoe-Reed Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Absent Kevin Connelly Connelly Builders Present Dylan Gunnels Director at Haven Homes Present Tonya Isaac Community Representative Absent Jeff Larimore Midlands Housing Trust Fund Present Jennifer Moore United Way Present Ward Mungo Mungo Construction Present Brittani Richards Habitat for Humanity Present Shayla Riley Coldwell Banker Absent Lila Anna Sauls President and CEO of Homeless No More Absent Gregory Sprouse Central Midlands Council of Governments Absent Allison Terracio Richland County Council Absent Regina Williams Booker T. Washington Heights Community Present Jim Zieche More Justice Present Chris Zimmer Truist Bank Absent COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 1. Faces of Affordable Housing Campaign - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert Received as information. Task force members were asked to participate in the recording of short videos to highlight their roles as affordable housing providers and advocates. The series of videos will be posted on the city's website as a special initiative. Page 1 of 3  COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 There was an in-depth discussion about the Faces of Affordable Housing campaign. Suggestions around creating a foundation for the campaign included the following:  Determine the audience.  Utilize social media.  Have a dedicated person to field questions.  Partner with city departments without duplication of effort.  Record videos with task force members as advocates of affordable housing.  Record testimonials with renters and home buyers highlighting a homebuyer’s paradigm shift.  Provide feedback on the current Faces of Affordable Housing video. 2. Action Plan for Development & Advocacy Goals - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert Received as information. Development Committee Goals The city began working on capital for developers by taking some of the lots we own and developing them. We are selling a lot of them for homeownership using a price point of $159,000 to $169,000. Based on the Palmetto State Housing Study of 2023, the greatest need is households between $35,000 and $75,000. The mayor will be making a presentation on fees and incentives. Before the end of this year, we will conduct an annual capacity building seminar dedicated to faith-based organizations and other non-profits that are interested in becoming small developers. Other considerations:  Explore a special development code for affordable housing developments and bring back recommendations to the task force.  Draft standards for safe and affordable housing developments.  Ask the neighborhoods what they want to see and engage them earlier in the process. Page 2 of 3  COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 Advocacy Committee Goals  Create a document for landlords highlighting the importance of maintaining safe housing.  Use resources available through Columbia Housing.  Publicize the Tenants’ Bill of Rights.  City of Columbia Community Development Department to share a link to recent tenants’ rights workshops held in partnership with Richland County.  Determine a timeline and partners for the creation of Housing Court. 3. Future of the Task Force - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert Received as information. The Affordable Housing Task Force will focus on completing tasks and projects to meet the existing goals. Committees will be established as needed. Other considerations: Connect with Other Service Providers on Slack: https://www.dogoodcolumbia.com/resources/tag/Do+Good+2023 Advocacy Month - August 2023: https://www.nahro.org/advocacy/advocacy-and-congressional-resources/action-alert-center/ ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 3 of 3

COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 The Columbia Affordable Housing Task Force will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. using Video Conferencing Technology. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair  The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes. CALL TO ORDER COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 1. Faces of Affordable Housing Campaign - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert 2. Action Plan for Development & Advocacy Goals - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert 3. Future of the Task Force - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1