Community Development Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2025-08-19
Time: 18:00

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025


The Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday,
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main
Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. 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 this
meeting.

 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III ▪ The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large

 Prior to entering the meeting please silence all electronic communication devices. All
 presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.


CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 3, 2024; May 13, 2025; and June 3, 2025 Community
 Development Committee Meeting Minutes

PRESENTATION

2. Dorrah Randall Repositioning Update - Mr. Barry Hall, Interim Chief Executive
 Officer / Columbia Housing

ADJOURNMENT




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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025


The Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday,
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main
Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. 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 this
meeting.

 The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair
 The Honorable William Brennan, District III ▪ The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large

 Prior to entering the meeting please silence all electronic communication devices. All
 presenters are asked to speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.


CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 3, 2024; May 13, 2025; and June 3, 2025 Community
 Development Committee Meeting Minutes

PRESENTATION

2. Dorrah Randall Repositioning Update - Mr. Barry Hall, Interim Chief Executive
 Officer / Columbia Housing

ADJOURNMENT




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MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: September 3, 2024; May 13, 2025; and June 3, 2025
 Community Development Committee Meeting
 Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
 • #a: CD_MN_09032024 (DOCX)
 • #b: CD_MN_05132025 (DOCX)
 • #c: CD_MN_06032025 (DOCX)




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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024


CALL TO ORDER

The Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday,
September 3, 2024 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd
Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting
to order at 11:02 a.m.

 Attendee Name Title Status
 Tina N. Herbert Chair Present
 Will Brennan Member Present
 Tyler D. Bailey Member Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of June 04, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, committee
members voted unanimously to approve the June 4, 2024 Community Development
Committee Meeting Minutes as amended.

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Overview of the Let’s Build Together Program - The Honorable Tina N. Herbert

Councilor Herbert provided an update from last week’s Let’s Build Together event.
Based on survey results from last October, the primary challenge to development is
financial constraints. Many churches and non-profits expressed a need for more
information about single-family homes. Mr. Tony Lawton of the CEBA Group
highlighted current projects; Ms. Kilgore shared funding opportunities; and Columbia
Housing explained the benefits of Section 8 vouchers. A document was distributed
outlining area median income in relation to family size and sample salary statistics.

There was discussion about the best use of undeveloped lots; housing and
infrastructure for larger parcels; having a planner on retainer for elevation drawings
and planning layouts; and working with smaller groups within a concentrated area.




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3. Grocery Store Incentive Update - Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director/Office of
 Business Opportunities

Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director/Office of Business Opportunities reported that in
November 2023, City Council approved a grocery store rebate for business license
fees within designated corridors. To date, three grocery stores have received the
rebate: Tom's Creek Family Farm’s Mobile Market, Uncle Willy's Grocery Store, and
Yo Dolla Store. Efforts are ongoing to inform additional grocery stores about the
rebate. Existing grocery stores can receive a 75% rebate on business license fees
and new grocery stores can receive 100% of the rebate.

There was discussion about the level of interest from traditional grocery store
operators and providing Resolution No. R-2023-090 – Adopting the Office of Business
Opportunities Stimulus Program (Grocery Store Incentive) for review. It was noted
that this grocery store incentive has not resulted in a great loss of revenue for the
City of Columbia.

4. Mobile Market Update - Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director/Office of Business
 Opportunities

Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director/Office of Business Opportunities reported that the
Mobile Market has been successful and it has generated a lot of interest. The
agreement for the Mobile Market is set to renew in January 2025.

Mr. Larry Schneeberger, Toms Creek Family Farm noted that the Mobile Market
launched on March 9, 2024. It operates Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. The Mobile Market is on North Main Street on Mondays, COMET Central on
Sumter Street on Tuesday, Greenview on Wednesdays, and Harden Street next to
the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center on Thursdays. The Palmetto Citizens Credit
Union sponsored the trailer. The Department of Social Services promoted healthy
bucks onsite. The Department of Public Health conducted free cooking classes at
Greenview Park. The University of South Carolina will be conducting health checks
and A1C testing. The Mobile Market is on social media and is seen by approximately
35,000 people each week. Additional promotional partners include the Department
of Social Services, the COMET, and City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and
Marketing Department.

There was discussion about statewide interest in the Mobile Market; staffing; the
Office of Business Opportunities’ role; financial reporting; and developing a summary
for public awareness.


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5. 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) - Ms.
 Felicia Kilgore, Director/Community Development

Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development presented the Consolidated
Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2023–2024. The
report included a summary of activities, disbursements, and expenditures to promote
transparency in the use of federal funds. The 30-day public comment period for the
CAPER began on August 23, 2024. Approximately $3.5 million was expended from
federal programs, including $1.6 million from CDBG, $96,000 from HOME, and $1.7
million from HOPWA, supplemented by Congressional grants such as CDBG-CV,
HOME-ARP, and HOPWA-CV, as well as state and local contributions. These funds
collectively leveraged an $8 million impact. Additional expenditures included
$875,000 in CDBG-DR and over $800,000 in CDBG-MIT funds. Program highlights
included celebrating 50 years of CDBG, receiving the John Sasso Award, awarding 11
Love Your Block Grants totaling $15,111.27, assisting 490 customers through the
Customer Assistance Program, and coordinating a tenants and landlords rights and
responsibilities workshop. The report also included updates on internal projects and
public services funding.

Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager recalled the commitment to pull in the same
direction as Council’s intention to stand up homeless services. It was requested that
other applicable funding sources be allocated to entities that would be able to serve
clients at Rapid Shelter. They must also have the wherewithal to spend the funds and
be compliant and timely.

There was discussion about the public comment period; the percentage of HOPWA
funds that go towards rental assistance versus healthcare services; the Single-Family
Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement (SHINE) Program application
process; CDBG public services funding; grant management; park selection for CDBG
public facilities funding; a meeting to discuss next steps at Hyatt Park; the Customer
Assistance Program; and the annual planning and reporting process.

Ms. Melissa Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager for Development explained that the
CAPER is a look back and the annual Action Plan is a look forward. The Consolidated
Plan is done every five years. City Council approved the current year’s Action Plan.

Future meeting topics include utilizing Columbia Council of Neighborhoods as a fiscal
agent for neighborhoods; an update on the North Main corridor meeting; identifying
the purpose of Mr. Bailey’s proposed ad hoc committee; and language from the Legal
Department to ensure that city-owned residential properties maintain the
requirement of affordability.

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ADJOURNMENT

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

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday,
May 13, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia,
South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to
order at 11:04 a.m.

 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Tina N. Herbert Chair Present
 Will Brennan Member Remote
 Tyler D. Bailey Member Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 3, 2024 and October 1, 2024 Community Development Committee
 Meeting Minutes - Deferred

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

2. Update on Modular Homes - Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and
 Development Services

Councilor Herbert explained that City Council recently made ordinance changes
related to modular homes. She asked if modular homes are being used to address
affordable housing in the industry.

Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services explained that a
modular home is built in sections and assembled on site by a contractor. Modular
homes are built in compliance with local codes. Manufactured homes are fabricated
in a factory, placed on a chassis (underpinning), and delivered to the site.
Manufactured homes are subject to Housing and Urban Development’s regulations.
The revised ordinance addresses repurposed modular units. Modular homes must
come directly from the factory with a certification and it has to be new. The City of
Columbia cannot prohibit them, but the homes can be regulated via land use or
zoning. The City of Columbia is not in violation of state law.

There was a discussion about state law; the differences between modular and
manufactured homes; affordability factors; aesthetics; the annexation of parcels with
manufactured homes; and updating the Urban Service Area, which is City Council’s
policy on annexations.


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There was consensus of the committee to review recommendations from staff that
address the annexation of parcels with manufactured housing through the updated
Urban Service Area policy.

3. Discussion of design and materials in housing developments - Ms. Krista
 Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services

Councilor Herbert said we are trying to preserve the character of neighborhoods as
they are being revitalized. There have been general discussions about preferred
materials. The biggest issue has been with vinyl siding.

Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services said there is not
a policy that directs the materials used in city projects. The development corporations
generally use Hardie Plank siding.

There was a discussion about affordability; maintenance; developing façade
standards; focusing on areas primarily consisting of brick homes; determining
neighborhood interest; and partnering with homebuilders and banks on low interest
mortgages to develop workforce housing.

There was consensus of the committee to review a list of residential properties
controlled by the City of Columbia and the development corporations along with the
City of Columbia loan programs. The Planning and Development Services
Department, Community Development Department, and the TN Development
Corporation will discuss the minimal standards for utilizing vinyl siding while awaiting
further direction on the potential neighborhoods that wish to pursue regulations. The
regulations would require another overlay through the adoption of an ordinance.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 a.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, June 3,
2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South
Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at
11:08 a.m. The following members were present:

 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Tina N. Herbert Chair Present
 Will Brennan Member Present
 Tyler D. Bailey Member Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 3, 2024; October 1, 2024; and May 13, 2025 Community
 Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Approved

Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Brennan, committee
members voted unanimously to approve the October 1, 2024 Community
Development Committee Meeting Minutes and to defer the September 3, 2024 and
May 13, 2025 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes.

PUBLIC HEARING

2. 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan - Ms. Felicia Kilgore,
 Community Development Director; Mr. Erich Chatham, Principal / Civitas, LLC;
 and Ms. Cearra Harris, PhD, Citizens Advisory Committee Chair

Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Community Development Director stated that the 2025-2029
Consolidated Plan is being presented for a second public hearing as required by the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Mr. Erich Chatham, Principal / Civitas, LLC presented the eligible activities for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
programs. The city only disburses CDBG and HOME funds within its jurisdiction, but
HOPWA is administered within a multi-county jurisdiction. The 2025 fund allocations
from HUD include: $1,137,467.00 for CDBG; $660,423.89 for HOME; and
$1,908,324.00 for HOPWA. For the draft plan, Civitas assessed the needs of the
community, conducted a housing market analysis, and assisted with citizen
participation efforts. Based on 159 responses to the community survey, the top

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priority needs were affordable housing, public services and public improvements. He
reviewed the priority needs and goals, while noting that the priorities were not in
ranking order. He presented the 2025 action plan projects that align with the eligible
use categories. This plan will be submitted to City Council on June 17, 2025;
submitted to HUD by July 11, 2025; and effective July 1, 2025.

There was discussion about the difference in funding levels from 2024 to 2025 and
the required set aside for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
along with eligible and creative uses, recent changes in the certification process, and
barriers to certification.

Ms. Cearra Harris, PhD, Citizens Advisory Committee Chair presented the
committee’s recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program.

The committee recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 11:59 a.m.

Ms. Cearra Harris, PhD, Citizens Advisory Committee Chair continued to present the
committee’s recommendations for the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
(HOPWA) grant program. She was accompanied by Ms. Pat Meyer and Ms. Wanda
Cannon who are also members of the Citizens Advisory Committee.

There was discussion about applications for improvements at other city parks.

The committee opened the public hearing at 12:05 p.m.

Mr. Larry Salley, Executive Director / Greater Columbia Community Relations Council
(GCCRC) applauded the committee and City Council for their support of public and
affordable housing. He stated that the best use of dollars is training for not-for-profit
developers. He noted that the GCCRC was once a CHDO and board composition was
an issue. The GCCRC will host its 61st annual luncheon on June 18, 2025.

Mr. Alton Cobb, Housing Services Director / Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services
(PALSS) said PALSS is the oldest HIV/AIDS organization in the state and will celebrate
its 40th anniversary this year. He stated that housing is health care. PALSS uses its
funds to assist at-risk clients by ensuring they are stably housed through case
management and outreach. PALSS also works with Rapid Shelter Columbia, The
Cooperative Ministry, Homeless No More, the University of South Carolina and other
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Ms. Teleshia Stewart, Senior Vice President of Resident and Strategic Initiatives for
the Columbia Housing Authority and Two Notch Development Corporation Board
Chair expressed gratitude for the funding allocations made to both organizations. She
stated that affordable housing is a national issue and she is proud to take today’s
information back to a national organization.

Ms. Caroline Seder, University of South Carolina School of Medicine / Supportive
Housing Services and Prisma Health said thank you for the HOPWA and Housing First
allocations. Through the Housing First Program clients who are experiencing chronic
homelessness are connected with Columbia Housing and provided with case
management and wraparound services. Additional partners include Rapid Shelter
Columbia, Transitions, MIRCI, Columbia Area Mental Health and others. Rental
assistance, mental health services, and wrap around case management services are
provided to ensure that HOPWA program clients sustain housing. Additionally, the
outreach team works with the homeless population.

Ms. Kameisha Heppard, Homeless Services Director / City of Columbia insisted that
the real work comes in the form of after-care and it needs to be increased with all
agencies in order to stabilize clients. She explained that funding will be used to
expand the kitchen area and provide onsite job training for clients at Rapid Shelter
Columbia. She said a lot of work will be done in the kitchen to rebuild our most
vulnerable population.

Ms. Chanda Richardson, Program Manager / Two Notch Development Corporation
explained that Oak Hill is a transitional property and mental health support is needed
for the tenants. The mission is to provide safe, decent and sanitary communities. She
expressed gratitude for the approval of TNDC’s application.

Mr. Zach deMoya, Development Director / Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI)
said a lot of MIRCI’s collaborative partners are present. He expressed gratitude for
the work being done by City Council and the Community Development Department.
MIRCI has done street outreach in Columbia for 14 years and has been in the
homeless service and medical service space for 60 years. This year’s project is
targeting women. MIRCI provides street outreach and hygiene kits and wants to
make sure they are screened by licensed clinicians and social workers.

The committee closed the public hearing at 12:35 p.m.

Councilor Herbert thanked the service providers for attending this meeting.



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COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

3. Columbia Housing Update: Vision 2030 - Mr. Barry Hall, Interim Chief
 Executive Officer / Columbia Housing - Deferred

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 12:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC, CPM
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Dorrah Randall Repositioning Update - Mr. Barry
 Hall, Interim Chief Executive Officer / Columbia
 Housing
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:




HISTORY:
06/03/25 Community Development Committee DEFERRED




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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025


CALL TO ORDER

The Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, August
19, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia,
South Carolina 229201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to
order at 11:16 a.m.

 Attendee Name Title Status
 Tina N. Herbert Chair Present
 Will Brennan Member Present
 Tyler D. Bailey Member Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. September 3, 2024; May 13, 2025; and June 3, 2025 Community
 Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Upon a motion by Ms. Herbert, seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council unanimously
approved the September 3, 2024, and May 13, 2025, Community Development
Committee Meeting Minutes, while deferring the June 3, 2025, minutes.

PRESENTATION

2. Dorrah Randall Repositioning Update - Mr. Barry Hall, Interim Chief Executive
 Officer / Columbia Housing

Councilor Herbert noted that both the City and Columbia Housing are working on
projects in close proximity along Randall Street and the Belmont area. She
encouraged collaborative efforts to centralize resources and maximize impact, as
the projects are located approximately one mile apart.

Mr. Barry Hall, Interim CEO of Columbia Housing provided an update on the Vision
2030 plan, which aims to transition from public housing to a more stable Section 8
platform. He explained the use of project-based and tenant-based vouchers, where
tenants pay 30–40% of rent and Columbia Housing covers the remainder. Mr. Hall
shared that HUD recently approved two properties for development and highlighted
completed projects such as The Oaks at St. Anna Park and The Haven at Palmer
Pointe. Upcoming projects include Lewis Scott, Hammond Village, and Harbor Cove
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demolition in January 2026, with completion expected by July 31, 2026. Plans for
new construction on those sites are still to be determined.

There was discussion about opportunities for former tenants of converted
properties; voucher assignments based on location; the need for more properties
within city limits that accept vouchers; availability of temporary housing;
timeframes for utilizing provided vouchers; and standards for partnering with
landlords and homeowners to ensure safe, quality housing; coverage for tenants for
retaliatory actions; and determining if a home is under Section 8.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:


Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC, CPM
City Clerk




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