Affordable Housing Task Force — Columbia, SC
Date: 2023-08-08
Time: 11:00

COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023


The Columbia Affordable Housing Task Force will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, August 8,
2023 at 11:00 a.m. using Video Conferencing Technology. Members of the public may view the
meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045
or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.

 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair  The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large

Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
 position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

1. Faces of Affordable Housing Campaign - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert

2. Action Plan for Development & Advocacy Goals - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert

3. Future of the Task Force - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert

ADJOURNMENT




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COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023


The Columbia Affordable Housing Task Force will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, August 8,
2023 at 11:00 a.m. using Video Conferencing Technology. Members of the public may view the
meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045
or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.

 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair  The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large

Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off
 position. All presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.

CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

1. Faces of Affordable Housing Campaign - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert

2. Action Plan for Development & Advocacy Goals - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert

3. Future of the Task Force - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert

ADJOURNMENT




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MEETING DATE: August 8, 2023

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Faces of Affordable Housing Campaign - The Honorable Tina
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MEETING DATE: August 8, 2023

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

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MEETING DATE: August 8, 2023

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Future of the Task Force - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert
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COLUMBIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

CALL TO ORDER

The Columbia Affordable Housing Task Force met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 using Video
Conferencing Technology. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at
11:01 a.m.

 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Tina N. Herbert Chair Present
 Jeff Armstrong Family Promise Present
 Julie Ann Avin MIRCI Present
 Reggie Barner The Barner Group Absent
 Yvonda A. Bean Columbia Housing Authority Present
 Sue Berkowitz Director of the SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center Absent
 Brenna Bernardin Fast Forward Present
 Pamela Bynoe-Reed Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Absent
 Kevin Connelly Connelly Builders Present
 Dylan Gunnels Director at Haven Homes Present
 Tonya Isaac Community Representative Absent
 Jeff Larimore Midlands Housing Trust Fund Present
 Jennifer Moore United Way Present
 Ward Mungo Mungo Construction Present
 Brittani Richards Habitat for Humanity Present
 Shayla Riley Coldwell Banker Absent
 Lila Anna Sauls President and CEO of Homeless No More Absent
 Gregory Sprouse Central Midlands Council of Governments Absent
 Allison Terracio Richland County Council Absent
 Regina Williams Booker T. Washington Heights Community Present
 Jim Zieche More Justice Present
 Chris Zimmer Truist Bank Absent

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

1. Faces of Affordable Housing Campaign - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert Received as
 information.

Task force members were asked to participate in the recording of short videos to highlight their
roles as affordable housing providers and advocates. The series of videos will be posted on the
city's website as a special initiative.

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 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023


There was an in-depth discussion about the Faces of Affordable Housing campaign. Suggestions
around creating a foundation for the campaign included the following:

  Determine the audience.
  Utilize social media.
  Have a dedicated person to field questions.
  Partner with city departments without duplication of effort.
  Record videos with task force members as advocates of affordable housing.
  Record testimonials with renters and home buyers highlighting a homebuyer’s paradigm
 shift.
  Provide feedback on the current Faces of Affordable Housing video.

2. Action Plan for Development & Advocacy Goals - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert
 Received as information.

Development Committee Goals

The city began working on capital for developers by taking some of the lots we own and
developing them. We are selling a lot of them for homeownership using a price point of
$159,000 to $169,000. Based on the Palmetto State Housing Study of 2023, the greatest need is
households between $35,000 and $75,000. The mayor will be making a presentation on fees and
incentives. Before the end of this year, we will conduct an annual capacity building seminar
dedicated to faith-based organizations and other non-profits that are interested in becoming small
developers.

 Other considerations:

  Explore a special development code for affordable housing developments and bring back
 recommendations to the task force.
  Draft standards for safe and affordable housing developments.
  Ask the neighborhoods what they want to see and engage them earlier in the process.




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 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

Advocacy Committee Goals

  Create a document for landlords highlighting the importance of maintaining safe housing.
  Use resources available through Columbia Housing.
  Publicize the Tenants’ Bill of Rights.
  City of Columbia Community Development Department to share a link to recent tenants’
 rights workshops held in partnership with Richland County.
  Determine a timeline and partners for the creation of Housing Court.

3. Future of the Task Force - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert Received as information.

The Affordable Housing Task Force will focus on completing tasks and projects to meet the
existing goals. Committees will be established as needed.

Other considerations:

Connect with Other Service Providers on Slack:

https://www.dogoodcolumbia.com/resources/tag/Do+Good+2023

Advocacy Month - August 2023:

https://www.nahro.org/advocacy/advocacy-and-congressional-resources/action-alert-center/

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:


Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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