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Home My WebLink About12-09-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A9. Appointment to the CAHAB Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) MEETING DATE: December 9, 2019 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Low or Moderate Income Person Position on the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) with a term ending June 30, 2020. BACKGROUND: The CAHAB currently has one available position. Four new applications have been received. The CAHAB was created under Commission Resolution No. 3056, superseded by Commission Resolution No. 3540 adopted on September 16, 2002, and again superseded by Commission Resolution No. 4948 adopted on August 13, 2018. On February 25, 2019, the City Commission adopted Resolution 5023 whereby a representative of HRDC nominated by the HRDC’s Board of Directors or by HRDC’s Chief Executive Officer, shall be confirmed by the Bozeman City Commission. The HRDC representative shall serve a term of three (3) years as a non-voting ex- officio member of the CAHAB. The purpose of the CAHAB is to provide recommendations to the Commission on requests for expenditures from the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund (for housing) and from the Community Housing Fund (which is funded through the City's General Fund); to advise the Commission on affordable housing needs, issues, policies, and regulations; to work with the City and other groups to formulate programs and projects for meeting Bozeman's affordable housing needs; and to advise the Commission on affordable housing plans for annexations and any related development proposals. 304 The Board is comprised of seven members, and one non-voting ex-officio member, serving staggered three-year terms, with terms to end on June 30 of each year. Members must be of legal age, and a majority of the members shall be residents of the city. Non-resident members must have a tangible connection with the City by virtue of working in the city or owning property in the city. Members must represent the following: (1) real estate financing / sales (2) construction industry (3) organization supporting the availability of low- and moderate-income housing (4) organization providing services to low- and moderate-income persons (5) member of the public certifying that he or she is a low or moderate-income person as defined by the City's affordable housing policy (6) citizen with demonstrated interest in special needs housing (7) community member at-large (8) HRDC representative This Board currently has one vacancy. The City Clerk’s Office has received four applications, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. Low or Moderate Income Person | Qualifies: L. Lindgren, K. Tengdin, R. Zabian, B. Hope Applicants: Lori Lindgren Kyla Tengdin Rima Zabian Brianna Hope Commissioner Terry Cunningham is the City Commission liaison for this board. CAHAB appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Applications 305 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Lori Lindgren Date:Tuesday, November 05, 2019 4:16:59 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:11/05/2019 2:32 PM Response #:196 Submitter ID:21696 IP address:153.90.17.225 Time to complete:37 min. , 51 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582- 2320. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). 306 Applicant Information First Name Lori Last Name Lindgren Physical Address 105 Paisley Court Apt I PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 223-1897 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Student/CAIRHE (Center for American Indian Rural Health Equity-MSU) Employer Montana State University Email lindgrenlori8@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Currently I am a graduate student enrolled in a Master's program in Community Health at MSU. I am deeply interested in the housing insecurity that plagues the low/moderate income citizens of Bozeman. Becoming a member of Amplify Montana Speaker's Bureau gave me the opportunity to not only come to know fellow Bozeman residents who struggle with housing and food insecurity, but to also network with those in leadership in our city that have the ability to create change that will improve the lives of the residents of Bozeman. Personally, my family was homeless when we first moved to Bozeman in 2012 unable to find adequate affordable housing. That experience and the continued struggles I have faced since my divorce and subsequent issues as a single mother give me the empathy and compassion to represent the low/moderate income residents of Bozeman. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Elizabeth Marum 406-570-1033 Elizabeth.marum@montana.edu 307 Reference 2 Rachelle Sartori 1-779-279-3533 Rachelle.Sartori@mt.gov The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Amplify Montana Speaker's Bureu Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? After graduation, my desire is to work with low income individuals/families to come alongside them, helping them like I've been helped with the empathy, compassion, and respect that is their human right. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 308 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Kyla Tengdin Date:Tuesday, November 12, 2019 8:19:22 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:11/11/2019 11:07 AM Response #:199 Submitter ID:21804 IP address:98.127.255.112 Time to complete:18 min. , 16 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582- 2320. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). 309 Applicant Information First Name Kyla Last Name Tengdin Physical Address 111 S Yellowstone Ave. Apt .3 PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 Primary Phone (952) 797-3049 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Sales & Marketing Manager Employer Project WET Foundation Email kylatengdin@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: As a beneficiary of the City of Bozeman Affordable Housing Ordinance, I am uniquely qualified to give feedback on current policies as well as future proposals. Over the past several years, I've seen housing- related anxiety grow in our community. From the desperate emails to the Bozeman nonprofit email lists searching for affordable rentals to MSU students who think staying in Bozeman after graduation is a pipe dream, the housing crunch has certainly reached a peak. However, I believe that the Bozeman community has the ability to turn it around. We have the resources, ideas, and determination we need to solve this problem. It won't be easy, but if we come together as a community, it's possible. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Suzie Lynch 406-599-5212 bozegal@gmail.com Reference 2 Megan Regnerus 406-579-8135 meganregnerus@gmail.com 310 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Terry Cunningham contacted me. Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? My own affordable housing story may be ending, but I won't rest until everyone in this city has a safe, affordable, sustainable place to live. In a community with so many resources, there's no reason anyone should lack access to basic needs. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 311 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Rima Zabian Date:Thursday, November 14, 2019 1:08:15 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:11/14/2019 1:06 PM Response #:205 Submitter ID:21882 IP address:216.166.171.212 Time to complete:46 min. , 50 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582- 2320. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). 312 Applicant Information First Name Rima Last Name Zabian Physical Address 3725 Galloway St PO Box (if different from physical address) G201 City New York State Zip Code Primary Phone Additional Phone Current Occupation Employer Email Montana 59718 (917) 650-8865 Not answered Non Profit Consultant Self zabianrima@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I moved to Bozeman from NYC, and come from Canada where I have always had an interest in supporting the community in various capacities, specifically children, seniors housing, poverty and homelessness. I have worked alongside the Canadian version of HRDC in Ottawa, Ontario where I lived for 10 years before moving to the US, (legally). As someone coming from a middle income home, and one who is now considered lower income due to the kinds of circumstances individuals who are affected by the policies, strategies and approaches the Advisory Board addresses, I feel that my knowledge and experience living and working in Canada and the US support the work the Board does on many levels. I have contributed to numerous boards in the community, providing recommendations that are practical and pragmatic with the ability to see the full picture and how it affects all stakeholders. Now, as I sit on the other side in the community where I am searching diligently and in need of affordable housing for my daughter and I, trying to understand the strategies, regulations and policies in place and how they best serve the community, city and employers, I lend a special lens and perspective to the conversation. I am analytical, pragmatic, practical, and a natural leader who is solution focused - based on the long term wellness of our community vs what can work right now. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 313 Rachelle Sartori: Rachelle.Sartori@mt.gov 779.279.3533 406.444.5940 Reference 2 Mary Schwammlein 406.579.3640 mary.schwammlein@gallatin.mt.gov The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Amplify Montana/HRDC Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I am a committed member of this community who cares about finding real solutions to these very real problems in ways that can support everyone at the table. I am passionate about contributing in meaningful ways that truly make a difference - I am a doer and not a talker! As someone who has worked in community services on various levels for 20 years, I understand the commitment required. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 314 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Brian Hope Date:Monday, November 18, 2019 2:23:12 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:11/18/2019 12:26 PM Response #:209 Submitter ID:21954 IP address:97.121.211.221 Time to complete:9 min. , 12 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582- 2320. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). 315 Applicant Information First Name Brianna Last Name Hope Physical Address 401 E. Lamme St Unit B PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 451-1973 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation CNA/Chef's Assistanat Employer Healthcare Services Group Bridger Healthcare Email bhope1971@outlook.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I recently graduated from the training for the Amplify Montana Speakers Bureau. I have already attended a couple of events with them in order to add my voice to make changes to better our community, and be a voice for those who don't have any. I have lived in different states and dealt with housing issues in all of them. I feel like I have a lot of relevant life experience to add to a board like this. I am active in our community by helping out in our schools, volunteering at church, to help the homeless, and at different community events. I want to make Bozeman a better place for everyone who lives here. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Rachelle Sartori Phone 779-279-3533 or 406-444-5904 Email rachelle.sartori@mt.gov. Reference 2 Monica Ruiz 406570-2612 mruiz@thehrdc.org 316 The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Through a community group I am involved with. Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? Not answered If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 317