21 Elements Meeting Ken Cole Director, San Mateo County Department of Housing August 18, 2016
Jobs/Housing Gap Task Force Purpose Bring community leaders together to: Learn about the challenges created by the current housing market Work together to develop a menu of “solutions” Commit to taking action to implement solutions
Participants Co-chaired by Supervisor Don Horsley and Supervisor Warren Slocum Board President Supervisor Carole Groom invited 55 participants Representatives from all 20 cities and towns Business organizations and large employers Community College and Office of Education Non-profit and For-profit housing developers Community based organizations providing housing related services Community advocates and legal aid organizations Labor organizations
Jobs/Housing Gap Task Force Outcomes Home for All San Mateo County Regional Action Plan Online Resource Center Public Relations and Education Campaign Partnerships & Community Engagement
Jobs/Housing Gap Task Force Subcommittees Closing the Jobs-Housing Gap Task Force Branding and Messaging Toolkit and Website Action Plan
Action Plan Strides Building Partnerships & Community Support Adoption of Home for All resolutions Convenings, business outreach, public education Supporting All Types of Housing Development Home for All Website & Second Unit Center Facilitated community meetings on housing Housing Endowment & Land Trust Additional funding for affordable housing Shared housing credit legislation Funding Affordable Housing Securing Land & Strengthening Community Infrastructure Regional options for enhancing public transit Sustainable development, analyze available land
Marketing, Messaging & Resources Home for All website Problem statement Housing toolkit Talking points, one-pagers for key audiences Brochures, PowerPoints Community calendar - ways to get involved Social media
Home for All: The Next Six Months Summer 2016 Home for All Resources & Campaign Website & marketing materials launched – ongoing updates & development Public education & engagement campaign work plan developed with Task Force committees Task Force presentation & Home for All resolution shared with Board & Councils Stakeholders briefing on Task Force products & Action Plan Develop business case data & materials with Task Force committee Facilitators engaged for pilot community meeting effort, work plan developed Funding for Affordable Housing Last week: briefed HEART Board on Task Force recommendations Board resolution on Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Program Board study session on revenue enhancement measures Impact fees under review by cities Work with legislative delegation on shared benefits pilot legislation
Next Six Months Continued Fall 2016: Events September 22, 2016: Task Force Update Meeting October 14, 2016: Housing Leadership Day featuring a School Districts employee housing forum October 2016: Clergy education and engagement meeting to prepare for “Housing Weekend” for congregations Additional events to be developed with Task Force committees January 2017 Launch Second Unit Center and marketing campaign
Home for All Resolution San Mateo County commits to continue to work with other jurisdictions in the County to address the housing crisis on a regional basis, including through ongoing support of the Home for All San Mateo County Initiative.
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