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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Terry Freeman Chairperson-
Principal, Terry Freeman & Associates
Geoff Brown Vice Chair -
President, USA
Properties Fund
Jeanne Peterson Secretary-
Principal, The Reznick Group
Jim Kroger Treasurer-
Partner, Novogradac & Company LLP
Linda Mandolini Policy Chair -
Executive Director, Eden Housing
Ken Sauder Membership Chair-
President/CEO, Wakeland Housing
Elizabeth Bluhm Immediate Past Chair-
E. Bluhm Consulting
Laura Archuleta
President, Jamboree Housing
Orlando Cabrera
CEO, National CORE
Rebecca Clark
President/CEO, Clark Laird Advisors
Matt Franklin
President, Mid-Peninsula Housing
Jack Gardner
President/CEO, The John Stewart Co.
Mary Kaiser
Executive Director, California Community Reinvestment Corp.
Mary Ellen Shay
President, ME Shay Co.
John Shirey
Executive Director, California Redevelopment Association
Jim Silverwood
President, Affirmed Housing
Dianne Spaulding
Executive Director, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern Cal.
Ronne Thielen
Managing Director, Centerline Capital Group
Percival Vaz
President/CEO, AMCAL Multi-Housing Inc.
Bill Witte
President, Related California
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Lynn Jacobs
Director, California Department of
Housing and Community Development
Sean Spear
Executive Director, California
Debt Limit Allocation Committee
L. Steven Spears
Executive Director, California Housing Finance Agency
William Pavao
Executive Director, California
Tax Credit Allocation Committee
STAFF
Ray Pearl
Executive Director
Nancy Martin
Program Manager
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Your Voice in Sacramento...And D.C.
 CHC's
mission is to collaborate among housing providers, business leaders, non-profit
organizations, and government at all levels to increase the availability of
rental and homeownership housing for low-to-moderate-income Californians. Our advocacy efforts are focused on creating and preserving sustainable
communities that are essential to the state's prosperity. In our current
economic and political climate, that means we leave no stone unturned in our
efforts. With the leadership of our
Policy Committee and Board of Directors, we are focusing on policies - state
and federal - where we can have the greatest impact.
In Sacramento, we remain mired in yet another budget cycle
with a $19 billion deficit, larger than the entire state budget of Colorado. That deficit has hung over our number one
policy priority this year, a permanent source of funding for affordable
housing. We continue our efforts to
create momentum, working with our allies in the Schwarzenegger administration
and legislature as well as our affordable housing and business allies. We remain committed to this effort. Additionally, as we approach a major election
in November, we are focused on trying to have affordable housing injected into
the debate between the gubernatorial candidates as well as supporting the
passage of Proposition 22 (www.savelocalservices.com)
to prevent the raiding of local funds, like redevelopment dollars, by state
government.
While times
are tough in Sacramento,
we have also focused our efforts back east. Trying to heed the call of HUD's Deputy Assistant Secretary, Carol
Galante, to bring California's voice to Washington, we have
focused on a few key federal issues. Working with organizations like the National Housing Conference, the
A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition, the California Housing Partnership Corporation and the
National Low Income Housing Coalition, CHC continues to weigh in on policy
issues such as the tax extender legislation, the National Housing Trust Fund,
CRA regulatory reform and Preservation, Enhancement and Transformation of
Rental Assistance (PETRA) legislation. We will be testifying at upcoming hearings on CRA in Los
Angeles on August 17th and will be heading to Washington DC
on September 14th and 15th to ensure your voices are
heard in our Nation's Capital.
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Thank You For Your Support
We wish to
thank each one of you for taking the time and devoting your resources to support
our efforts in these tough economic times. We can not do what we do without
strong support from those of you who care about the production of affordable
housing in California. Our list of supporters, small and
large, continues to climb. A number of key foundations have recently made
significant contributions to our organization: Bank of America, US Bank, Union
Bank and Wells Fargo. Thank you ALL very much for helping us serve Californians
who need an affordable place to call home!
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CHC Member Project Profile: LINC Housing's
SEASONS at Compton
Dee Hardison, Norberto Nardi, Stephen Peelor, Maria Joyce Maynard, Dr. Kofi Sefa-Boakye, Hunter Johnson, Lois Starr, Reuben Lee, Suny Lay Chang, Tyson Jacobsen, Eugene Lee  | A groundbreaking ceremony was held June 17,
2010 for an all-new 84-unit affordable apartment community in Compton that will serve limited-income seniors, seniors with developmental disabilities, or
seniors who care for dependents with developmental disabilities - one of the
few examples of integrating these underserved populations.
SEASONS at Compton is being developed by nonprofit LINC
Housing Corporation. The new community, designed by architect Nardi
Associates LLP, will offer 84 one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 614
to 752 square feet. A Community Center will include a large gathering
room, meeting room with facilities for computer classes, laundry room, management
offices, and support facilities. The complex will provide a beautiful,
highly functional environment, while also emphasizing access for handicapped
individuals, energy efficiency, use of natural light and ventilation, and
reducing the property's carbon footprint.
SEASONS at Compton Rendering  | Environmental features will
include photovoltaic electricity for all common spaces, a solar hot water
system, two calculated bio swales, passive cooling, low-flow water fixtures,
and environmentally friendly landscaping. As a first step toward LEED
Green Building Certification, SEASONS at Compton
is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council to achieve LEED Gold
certification.
Accessibility will be enhanced
with wider doorways and hallways, adjustable height counters, lower light
switches, ramps, and elevators. LINC also plans to bring three areas of
services to the community: senior health and wellbeing programs; independent
living skills training; and special services for residents with developmental
disabilities. All units will be set aside for seniors age
earning from 30-50 percent of the area median income for Los Angeles County,
as established by HUD. Rents will range from an estimated $392 to $1070
per month depending on household
income.
Funding for the construction
came from a number of sources including, a construction and permanent loan from
Bank of America, and tax credit equity from the National Equity Fund. Public
sources included grants and loans from the County
of Los Angeles Community Development Commission,
Compton Redevelopment Agency, City of Industry,
the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and the federal
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In addition, several vital private
grants were provided by the Weingart Foundation, The Home Depot Foundation, the
California Community Foundation, the Federal Home Loan Bank's Affordable
Housing Program, Enterprise Communities, and LEED for Homes. Century
Housing and the Housing Partnership Network provided bridge financing during
the predevelopment period. The total cost for development was approximately $25
million. CMSI/Advent Companies, Inc., is the general contractor for the site.
Visit
www.linchousing.org for more
information.
Please submit recommendations for upcoming CHC Member Profiles to info@calhsng.com. |
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Membership Renewal
Don't forget to renew your CHC membership for 2010!
Applications are available online at: www.calhsng.org or contact us at 818.735.9551 or info@calhsng.org
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California Housing Consortium
30141 Agoura Road, Suite 205
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Phone: 818.735.9551
Fax: 818.735.7348
www.calhsng.org |
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