I_ECR_AH_2021A 11/10/2021 09:02:55 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGINTERIM COMMITTEE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRANSFORMATIONAL TASK FORCE Date 11/10/2021 Attendance Bridges X Duran X Rick Garcia X Alison George E Hisey X Pico X Kristin Toombs X Will Toor X Chantal Unfug X Cris White X Woodrow X Woodward X Woog E Zenzinger X Roberts X Gonzales X Time 09:02:55 AM to 02:11:05 PM Place Old State Library This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales This Report was prepared by April Bernard Hearing Items Action Taken hIntroductions Committee Discussion Only hBehavioral Health Transformation Task Force Update Committee Discussion Only hGovernor's Affordable Housing Priorities Committee Discussion Only hSubpanel Transmittal of Funding Recommendations Committee Discussion Only hPublic Testimony Revolving Loan Fund: New and Existing Capacity Committee Discussion Only hPublic Testimony Gap Financing Including Expansion of Tax Credit Programs Committee Discussion Only hPublic Testimony Maintain Existing Affordable Housing Committee Discussion Only hPublic Testimony Resident Owned Communities, Mobile Home Parks, and Land-Banking Committee Discussion Only hPublic Testimony Discretionary Housing Innovation Fund for Division of Housing Committee Discussion Only hNext Steps/Closing Committee Discussion Only Introductions - Committee Discussion Only 09:03:10 AM Senator Gonzales made introductions and summarized the agenda. Behavioral Health Transformation Task Force Update - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/226109BF182C...$File/AttachmentADraftBehavioHealthRecommendsforPartner.docx.pdf?OpenElement AttachmentADraftBehavioHealthRecommendsforPartner.docx.pdf 09:12:47 AM Senator Pettersen provided an update from the Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force (BHTTF). The senator shared the task force pillars: children youth and families; gaps in the continuum of care; payor system sustainability and affordability; integrated and coordinated care; criminal justice reform and care; and workforce. Senator Pettersen presented possible partnerships with the Affordable Housing Transformational Task Force, including recovery beds, residential beds, and respite beds. She provided a handout (Attachment A). The senator shared that the BHTTF plans to make funding decisions on December 10, 2021. 09:25:10 AM Senator Pettersen responded to questions from committee members. Governor's Affordable Housing Priorities - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/B45B0C313D7D...$File/AttachmentBHousingPresentGovPropose.pdf?OpenElement AttachmentBHousingPresentGovPropose.pdf 09:42:56 AM Director Rick Garcia, representing the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), provided an overview of housing priorities: strong communities; financing green energy improvements for affordable housing; housing innovative incentives; and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority's (CHFA) Missing Middle Income Program. Mr. Garcia provided a PowerPoint outlining the priorities (Attachment B). 09:46:19 AM Andy Hill, representing DOLA Community Development Division, provided an update on the strong communities (sustainable infrastructure) priority. Ms. Hill indicated that local governments may need assistance, including updates for infrastructure. 09:49:39 AM Ms. Hill suggested that local communities are interested in the innovative housing program that was created with the passage of House Bill 21-1271. 09:51:30 AM Ms. Hill summarized activities that DOLA will support to promote strong communities, including engineering studies, communication, infrastructure funding, and partnerships for development of state land. She shared funding examples, including creating a regional transit authority or upgrading a main street with rezoning, partnerships for affordable housing, and managing growth. 09:54:52 AM Will Toor, representing the Colorado Energy Office, provided an update on building energy and affordable housing. Mr. Toor stated that buildings are one of Colorado's top five largest greenhouse gas emitting sectors. He indicated that with regards to cost and equity, 20 percent of Colorado households spend at least 5 percent of their income on energy and many low-income households energy expenditures exceed 10 percent of income. Mr. Toor indicated that the proposed program focuses on: energy efficiency, clean electric heating and appliances, and renewable energy. He stated that $25 million will fund efficient, electric ready measures, efficient all electric equipment, and renewable energy for existing buildings. 10:01:25 AM Jeff Kraft, Deputy Director representing the Office of Economic Development, outlined current programs that support housing. He talked about the Innovative Housing Incentive Program, stating that the program will grow small businesses with innovative and sustainable business models, create jobs, and increase housing inventory. 10:08:33 AM Deputy Director Kraft detailed several components to the program, including per unit installation incentives (plus-ups) and forgivable loans or revolving loans for affordable and sustainable housing factory development. The incentives or plus-ups provide $500 for serving low to moderate income individuals, shipping from the factory to the building site, energy efficiency, and projects in particular geographic areas. 10:12:10 AM Cris White, representing the CHFA, outlined the Missing Middle Workforce Housing program. Mr. White indicated that the program focuses on individuals whose income falls within 60 to 120 percent of the area median income. 10:15:52 AM Director Garcia provided information about additional affordable housing ideas and updates on current programs, including planning grants and incentive grants. 10:17:18 AM Director Garcia indicated that the acquisition fund established by Senate Bill 21-242 and House Bill 21-1329 has accepted over six applications, providing $17 million in funding. He indicated that five more applications are in the pipeline, totaling $22 million, to purchase older hotels for rapid housing. Director Garcia talked about additional investments in affordable housing, including an allocation of $70 million for 18 applicants of the total $98.5 million available. 10:22:11 AM Director Garcia responded to questions from the task force, including how the Governor's and task force's priorities align. 10:27:35 AM Mr. Toor responded to questions on the green building recommendations. 10:30:12 AM Deputy Director Kraft responded to questions on the working capital grant. 10:31:51 AM Mr. Toor responded to questions on the emission of greenhouse gases. 10:33:17 AM Mr. Toor responded to a question on renewable energy solar costs. 10:36:18 AM Director Garcia responded to a question about additional funding to be used as incentives or infrastructure improvements related to qualified land use and zoning strategies. 10:41:43 AM Ms. Hill outlined zoning changes that communities are proposing. 10:46:45 AM Mr. Toor responded to a question about energy efficiency and building codes. Subpanel Transmittal of Funding Recommendations - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/039B5AB56ABD...$File/AttachmentCSubPanelReporttoTaskForce.pdf?OpenElement AttachmentCSubPanelReporttoTaskForce.pdf 10:57:09 AM Brian Rossbert, subpanel chair, provided revised subpanel recommendations to the task force. 10:58:42 AM Mr. Rossbert explained the revised summary and letter (Attachment C). 11:04:31 AM Cathy Alderman, subpanel vice-chair, provided information on changes to the recommendations. 11:08:20 AM Ms. Alderman responded to a question about the amount of funding recommended. 11:19:35 AM Ms. Alderman also discussed consideration of Governor and BHTTF recommendations. 11:22:42 AM Ms. Alderman responded to questions regarding recycling funds. 11:23:33 AM Mr. Rossbert and Ms. Alderman responded to a question about tying recommendations to area median income. 11:28:54 AM Mr. Rossbert explained that the subpanel will next work on policy recommendations. 11:31:13 AM The committee discussed involving domestic violence professionals in the process where needed. 11:33:00 AM Ms. Alderman responded to a question about nonprofit grants and loans. 11:33:50 AM Ms. Alderman provided answers to questions posed at the October meeting. 11:37:08 AM Ms. Alderman talked about federal guidelines related to funding, including the subordination of infrastructure to any project; allowing for the blending funds if reported; and allowing for the use of loans. 11:38:30 AM The committee took a lunch recess. Public Testimony Revolving Loan Fund: New and Existing Capacity - Committee Discussion Only 12:31:17 PM The committee came back to order. 12:54:10 PM Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC), testified about the revolving loan fund: new and existing capacity. Ms. Karen Kallenberg, representing Habitat for Humanity, testified about the revolving loan fund: new and existing capacity. 01:02:20 PM The witnesses responded to questions from the committee. Public Testimony Gap Financing Including Expansion of Tax Credit Programs - Committee Discussion Only 01:15:33 PM Tiffany Bledsaw, representing Response, testified about gap financing including expansion of tax credit programs. 01:17:17 PM Ms. Bledsaw responded to questions from the committee. Public Testimony Maintain Existing Affordable Housing - Committee Discussion Only 01:26:08 PM Mr. Kenneth Maestas, representing CCDC, testified about maintaining existing affordable housing. Public Testimony Resident Owned Communities, Mobile Home Parks, and Land-Banking - Committee Discussion Only 01:32:07 PM Ms. Cesiah Guadarrama Trejo, representing 9to5 Colorado, testified about resident owned communities, mobile home parks, and land-banking. Mr. David Valleau, representing himself, testified about resident owned communities, mobile home parks, and land-banking. 01:40:18 PM Mr. Charles Allison-Godfrey, representing Elevation Community Land Trust, testified about resident owned communities, mobile home parks, and land-banking. 01:41:15 PM Ms. Guadarramo Trejo responded to questions from the committee. 01:54:17 PM Mr. Valleau responded to questions from committee members about mobile home park sales. 01:54:52 PM Ms. Guadarramo Trejo responded to questions from committee members about mobile home park sales. Public Testimony Discretionary Housing Innovation Fund for Division of Housing - Committee Discussion Only 01:58:37 PM There was no public testimony. Next Steps/Closing - Committee Discussion Only 02:00:31 PM Mr. Rossbert indicated that the subpanel will meet Friday to start talking about policies. 02:03:35 PM An upcoming agenda will be developed for the November meeting. 02:03:49 PM There was a discussion about where American Rescue Plan Act relief funds have gone so far. The information may be helpful for the task force to review. 02:08:39 PM Director Toombs may assist in the task. 02:11:05 PM The committee adjourned.