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MINUTES OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE October 14, 2019 East Conference Room Present: Councilmembers Rader, Anderson, O'Malley Also Present: Program Manager Mary Leigh, Assistant Law Director Jenn Swallow, Planning Director Sylvester Call to Order: 6:00 The committee voted to approve the minutes of the September 23rd meeting of the Housing Committee. ORDINANCE 18-19 - AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 1323, Registration of Contractors, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood to require contractors registered with the City to receive a training or orientation to be provided by the City. Chairman Anderson stated that he is still researching Ordinance 18-19. No action or deliberation to be taken tonight. Communication from Councilmember George regarding demolition & re -build of homes Chairman Anderson stated that there are no updates on this item at this time. No action or deliberation to be taken tonight. Communication from Councilmember Litten regarding affordable housing. Chairman Anderson noted that in light of Councilman Litten's recent communication, he wanted to receive an update on the administration's affordable housing strategy presented to Housing Committee at a meeting in March. Mary Leigh delivered a presentation (attached) which detailed the administration's 7 -point affordable housing strategy, and provided updates on the progress achieved since it was originally introduced. Launch rental restoration program preserving affordability • This program was launched in April and provides incentives to landlords to rent to low income residents. The program is flexible — there is no requirement that a property have a max or minimum number of units and any percentage of those units can enter the program (i.e. not all or nothing). • Status: Currently 6 properties are in the pipeline. Significant has been outreach done to get the word out. • Challenges: documenting renter income