Community Development Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2024-05-07
Time: 18:00

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024


The Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at
9:00 a.m. at Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The
meeting can be viewed 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 William Brennan, District III  The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

2. February 13, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

3. Consolidated Plan Timeline - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for
 Development

4. Mobile Market Update - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development

5. Town and Gown Update - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development

6. North Main Corridor Discussion - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for
 Development

ADJOURNMENT




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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
 TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024


The Community Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at
9:00 a.m. at Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The
meeting can be viewed 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 William Brennan, District III  The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

2. February 13, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

3. Consolidated Plan Timeline - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for
 Development

4. Mobile Market Update - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development

5. Town and Gown Update - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development

6. North Main Corridor Discussion - Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for
 Development

ADJOURNMENT




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MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: January 16, 2024 Community Development
 Committee Meeting Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
  CD_MN_01162024 (PDF)


HISTORY:
02/13/24 Community Development Committee DEFERRED




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 COLUMBIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024




 Attachment: CD_MN_01162024 (9064 : January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes)
 CALL TO ORDER

 The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, January
 16, 2024 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC
 29201. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.

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

 PRESENTATION

 2. Update from Home Works of America - Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director

 Mr. Joe Huggins, Executive Director of Homeworks provided an overview of the organization. He
 said their mission is to show God’s love through serving those in need by repairing homes,
 assisting in youth development, and empowering communities to care for their own. He shared the
 four pronged approach: health, affordable housing, workforce development, and sharing of the
 Gospel. He said they want to extend the lifecycle of homes and to be good stewards of donated
 dollars. Since 2017, 221 homes have been repaired in the city of Columbia.

 There was a discussion about target areas, what a partnership with the city of Columbia would
 look like, average spending on repairs, utilization of state funds, and expectations with the scope
 of work.

 COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

 3. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager
 for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development
 Services

 Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E, Assistant City Manager for Development said we have brought back an
 updated proposal for Town and Gown as well as a draft letter that will be sent to all of the
 colleges/universities seeking their participation.

 Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services shared the proposal which
 included the schools and city departments that are scheduled to participate. Neighborhood
 representatives would apply to serve on boards and commissions, one Collegiate Engagement
 Council representative would be appointed by the students, and the co-chairs would be the Mayor
 and a representative of the University of South Carolina. The subcommittees are open to those

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 Attachment: CD_MN_01162024 (9064 : January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes)
who aren’t apart of the main group of representatives. Once the subcommittees are formed, we
recommend that they have a strategic planning session in February or March. We also recommend
that a group attend the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) Conference in June.

There was a discussion about the planning subcommittee, flagship universities, IGTA membership
fees, placement of neighborhood representatives on subcommittees, and the timeline for
neighborhood representative information rollout.

Councilor Brennan suggested the addition of a representative from the COMET as an ex-oficio
member. He also requested an updated neighborhood list, with the most recent presidents and
executive board members for each district.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Approval of February 13, 2024 Community
 Development Committee Meeting Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
  CD_MN_02132024 (PDF)




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 Attachment: CD_MN_02132024 (9277 : Approval of February 13, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes)
 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024


 CALL TO ORDER

 The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, February
 13, 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 1:04 p.m.

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

 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 1. January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Deferred

 COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

 Councilor Herbert said we don't have a unified strategy for Community Development. We should
 create the strategy and then communicate that with our partners. For example, we have been in
 Booker Washington Heights since 2010 because of Council’s recommendation and need. If we,
 the Housing Authority, and our partners all have projects in the same area, we may be able to
 knock them out in three years. People will be able to see a realistic change very quickly. It gives
 the next neighborhood something to look forward to. In coming up with a strategy, we need to
 know what is going to be impacted. This is an information session for what we have been doing
 and how we have been funding it.

 There was a discussion about entitlement dollars and the needs of the communities.

 2. Overview of Use of Funds for Federal Entitlement Programs - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director
 of Community Development – Received as information

 Ms. Dollie Herron, Community Development Administrator gave an overview of the Community
 Development Block Grant (CDBG) that addresses the needs of affordable and economic
 development, affordable housing, and public services. Currently, the estimated allocation for fiscal
 year 2023/2024 is over $1 million. Our Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is
 specifically designed to promote affordable housing for city and local governments, non-profit and
 for profit sectors receives about $776,000 annually. Our Housing Opportunities for Persons with
 AIDS (HOPWA) serves six counties and we receive $1.8 million. Over the past ten years, these
 programs have expended $20 million.



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There was discussion about program income and the revolving loan fund, compliance work,
opportunities to make funds available to partner agencies, and congressional grants.

3. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Action Plan Update - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community
 Development – Received as information

Ms. Dollie Herron, Community Development Administrator discussed the CBDG funding
categories: public services and non-public services. Public services address the community for
various needs. Non-public services address acquisitions, public facility improvements, economic
development, etc. Since 2017, this money has been focused on city projects. Eligibility is based
on the activity that you do. HomeWorks for example is housing rehab, which means that is non-
public service. All projects have to align with the consolidated plan priorities, funding criteria, and
compliance requirements under HUD regulations.

4. Update and Process for the Five-Year Consolidated Plan - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of
 Community Development – Received as information

Ms. Dollie Herron, Community Development Administrator said this will cover 2025-2029. We
are currently in the fourth year, and the fifth year will cover 2024-2025, which is the next fiscal
year for us. The Consolidated Plan is to help jurisdictions assess their affordable housing and
community development needs and market conditions. It is heavily driven by data, community
input and outreach. In addition to the five year plan, we simultaneously do the first year of the
Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan is made up of five years of Action Plans and each year
we have to tell HUD how we’re going to utilize our dollars based on priorities that we have set.
Every activity we fund has to assist in those priorities and goals. At the end of the year, we do a
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

There was discussion about the timeline of the Action Plan, in person meetings versus electronic
surveys, types of public notices, process with the Community Advisory Committee, completed
projects for this year, priorities selection, and fine tuning targeted communities.

Councilor Brennan left the meeting at 1:37 p.m.




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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024


5. Columbia Town and Gown Committee - Ms. Missy Gentry, P.E., Assistant City Manager
 for Development Services and Ms. Krista Hampton, Director of Planning and Development
 Services – Received as information

Ms. Payton Lang, Policy and Programs Advisor for the Office of the Mayor said the Mayor has
sent written and email communication to all the university presidents. We have three on board.
We’ve begun conversations with the International Town and Gown Association for them to be the
facilitator of the strategic planning session in May. We’re working to identify a location in
Columbia. The goal is to have that done by June. We’re also working on which staff can attend
the conference to be informed on what Town and Gown can do and what they’re already doing
across the country. We are encouraging schools to send representatives. With the first meeting at
the beginning of the school year, everyone should know exactly what’s going on so it can be
productive.

There was discussion about costs associated with strategic planning and the participating schools.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Consolidated Plan Timeline - Ms. Missy Gentry,
 Assistant City Manager for Development
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:




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MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Mobile Market Update - Ms. Missy Gentry,
 Assistant City Manager for Development
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:




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MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Town and Gown Update - Ms. Missy Gentry,
 Assistant City Manager for Development
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:


ATTACHMENTS:
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MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT: City Clerk

FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk

SUBJECT: North Main Corridor Discussion - Ms. Missy
 Gentry, Assistant City Manager for
 Development
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:




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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
 TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024

CALL TO ORDER
The Columbia Community Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, May 7,
2024 at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The
Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. January 16, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Deferred

2. February 13, 2024 Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Deferred

COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

3. Consolidated Plan Timeline - Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development
 – Received as information

Ms. Felicia Kilgore, Director of Community Development provided an overview of the annual
allocations, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership Program funds. She shared insights into past projects, including the development of
affordable housing units in the Edisto Community. She said we are at the beginning of our Five
Year Consolidated Plan. We have been working with Procurement to put out a RFP to engage a
consultant to assist us with gathering data. We hope to have that finalized within the next few
weeks. From July until February of next year, we would like you all to engage with your districts
and get those residents to attend the public comment sessions. We also want to engage with our
partners and stakeholders. Hopefully, we can utilize those partnerships to make a larger impact.

There was discussion surrounding goals, target areas, metrics, leveraging funds

There was consensus to schedule a meeting in July to review progress and recommendations
related to the five-year consolidated plan; to develop a strategy for city-owned properties; and to
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 TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
4. Mobile Market Update – Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of Office of Business Opportunities
 and Mr. Larry Schnrrberger, Tom’s Creek Farms – Received as information

Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of Office of Business Opportunities provided an update on the
mobile market's current status and sales at various locations. In Hyatt Park we see about $240 in
daily sales, in Greenview it’s about $200, and at Edgewood Library it’s about $240. Ideally,
Larry was looking for $500/day at those sites. There’s still work to do there. We have been
increasing our marketing efforts to highlight the Mobile Market and we are looking for
opportunities for expansion.

Mr. Larry Schnrrberger, Tom’s Creek Farms said Hyatt Park has gone down over the last three
weeks. The exposure isn’t there for that location; it’s on a side street. When we originally looked at
it, we thought more about the walkability of the location than exposure. So we’re thinking about
hitting some of the main roads instead. In the beginning, we were looking at new locations for the
first three months just to test the market.

Ms. Ayesha Driggers, Director of Office of Business Opportunities said the Food Truck Friday was
very successful. Councilwoman Herbert was able to be there and we did an Instagram Live. The sales
were over $600 for that day. We also shared the postcards of the Hyatt Park, Greenview, and
Edgewood library schedules to let the community know where they will be throughout the week.

Ms. Ashley Page Bookhart, Columbia Food Policy Committee said DHEC SNAP-ED offers
nutrition education for free. All of them are licensed dieticians. They do classes; grocery store tours;
and activities for seniors and kids.

There was discussion about SNAP participation, potential sites at transit centers and
collaboration with the Columbia Housing Authority to address transportation challenges;
emphasizing the importance of community engagement; exploring educational components; and
leveraging partnerships for success.

There was consensus of the committee to have further discussions in July to review progress and
refine strategies for the mobile market. Staff was asked to explore options for advertisement and
exposure of the Mobile Market.

5. Town and Gown Update – Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development,
 Ms. Payton Lang, Policy and Programs Advisor for the Office of the Mayor and Ms. Krista
 Hampton, Director of Planning and Development Services – Received as information

Ms. Missy Gentry, Assistant City Manager for Development announced the upcoming strategic
planning meeting at Segra Park on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. All of the
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6. North Main Corridor Discussion - Mr. Ryan Coleman, Director of Economic
 Development – Received as information

Mr. Ryan Coleman, Director of Economic Development highlighted the numerous development
opportunities along the North Main corridor, including underutilized properties and vacant lots.
The need to engage with property owners to explore development possibilities and enhance
economic viability was emphasized.

There was discussion surrounding strategies to engage property owners; conduct surveys; share
tools for developing vacant and derelict properties; explore ways to promote available properties,
including those listed as “for sale by owner” to potential investors or developers; and space
programming.

There was consensus of the committee to reschedule the next seminar, with a focus on providing
sufficient notice to attendees.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:



Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC
City Clerk




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