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Housing
Background
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Housing and its interrelationships with many other issues (transportation, air quality, affordability, and special needs) will be at the forefront of the public policy debates in the region and the State for the foreseeable future. The most recent statistics show that there are 556,900 housing units in the San Gabriel Valley, 71% of which are single family detached units. With 600,000 additional new residents expected by 2030 in a region where developable land is 99% built out, providing adequate and affordable housing has become a significant challenge at a regional level. The California Association of Realtors estimates that a minimum annual income of $97,340 is needed to buy the state’s median home price of $428,000. The median home price for the San Gabriel Valley is approximately $531,250 (2003), compared against a wide range of median income levels in the region varying from $117,267 in La Canada/Flintridge to $32,439 in El Monte. Four other cities have median income prices below $40,000.
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The standing Housing Committee first convened in April of 2008 to spearhead the COG’s goal to assist members in meeting a full spectrum of housing needs and economic growth. We have developed an aggressive work plan to meet those objectives. While this committee is relatively new, the COG’s work on housing issues extends back to its inception. Past accomplishments include:
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The Development of a Housing Strategic Plan in 2005
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A housing conference co-hosted with the California Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing,
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Annual annual workshop with Congresswoman Napolitano to assist our member agencies and not-for-profit organizations in securing funds for affordable housing projects
Currently, the Committee is focused on helping the region access funding for much needed housing developments as well as overseeing the current Homeless Needs Assessment and Strategy Development effort
Organization
This committee consists of elected and appointed officials from member agencies.
Chair
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Meline Juarez
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Membership
There are currently nine (9) member agencies that participate on the Housing Committee. The member agencies and their representatives on this committee are as follows:
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Representative |
Alternate |
| Claremont |
Jeff Parker |
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| Covina |
Meline Juarez |
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| Glendora |
David Chantarangsu |
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| La Canada-Flintridge |
Laura Olhasso |
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| Pasadena |
Margaret McAustin |
Bill Trimble |
| Pomona |
Mark Lazzarretto |
Benita DeFrank |
| San Dimas |
Larry Stevens |
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| South El Monte |
Joseph Gonzalez |
Anthony Ybarra |
| Los Angeles County, Office of Supervisor Antonovich |
Paul Novak |
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| Ex Officios |
Representative |
| Los Angeles County Department of Planning |
Anne Russett |
| Los Angeles County Community Development Corporation |
Bill Huang |
Meeting Dates & Times
The first Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the COG Offices.
Agendas & Minutes
Please click here for the current agenda.
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Minutes
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November 2008
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October 2008
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No meeting
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September 2008
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August 2008
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No meeting
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July 2008
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June 2008
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May 2008
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April 2008
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Hot Topics
HR 3221
Last month, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary allocated $3.92 in funding under the Department’s new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) in order address the effects of high foreclosures. This program is being funded by HR 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. It will provide targeted emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties and to rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop these homes in order to prevent potential abandonment and blight.
On October 22nd, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, Gateway Cities Council of Governments, HUD, Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services, and NeighborWorks America hosted a HR 3221 Briefing in Santa Fe Springs.
Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center
http://housing.lacounty.gov
The Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center is a web-based information clearinghouse for information on affordable, special needs, accessible, and emergency housing within the County of Los Angeles. The County Board of Supervisors approved funding the project as part of its Homeless Prevention Initiative in March, 2006.
Visit this site to find a currently available, affordable rental unit that fits your criteria or to list a place to rent.
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