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TOR-2014-2 AGAWAM HOUSING COMMITTEE - . � - - -- - l . _ f - - �, J TOR-2014-A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM TO ESTABLISH THE AGAWAM HOUSING COMMITTEE (Sponsored by Councilor Johnson) 0 WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam lacks a body whose charge is to consider the`itate of� affordable and/or accessible housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing.: opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities; O WHEREAS, this proposed ordinance will create the Agawam Housing Committee whose D charge will be to consider the state of housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities and who will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on steps the Town can take to support the creation of new housing options to address those needs, and to maintain existing affordable housing stock in Agawam; WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to create the Agawam Housing Committee; and NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves, ordains and enacts the following Section 3-8.6 to the Code of the Town of Agawam: § 3-8.6.Agawam Housing Committee A. Establishment and purpose. The Agawam Housing Committee is established to consider housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities. It will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on steps the town can take to support the creation of new housing options to address those needs, and to maintain existing affordable housing stock. The committee will support implementation of their recommendations as appropriate and measure progress toward their fulfillment. The committee's work will seek regional solutions and support regional goals for housing market stability, housing affordability and fair access to housing. B. Membership. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members, two (2) of which are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The composition of the Committee, the appointment authority, and the term of office for the Committee members shall be as follows: (1) One (1) member of the Agawam City Council as designated by the Council President; (2) One (1) member of the Agawam Planning Board as designated by the Board; (3) One (1) member from the Agawam Housing Authority as designated by the Housing Authority; (4) One (1) member with experience in real estate development, real estate sales or the real estate industry to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a term of three (3) years; and (5) One (1) at-large representative from the community to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a term of three (3) years. C. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. D. Duties and responsibilities. The Agawam Housing Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Completion of periodic local housing needs studies; (2) Development and implementation of housing action plans; (3) Review of and making recommendations on housing proposals that include the creation of housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities that are seeking local support or permitting; (4) Active participating in review of M.G.L. Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit proposals; (5) Review and making recommendations on local zoning and land use regulations to further promote housing that is affordable and/or accessible; (6) Serve as a community resource on affordable and/or accessible housing issues; (7) Increase public awareness through forums, workshops and other community events; (8) Identify available local, state and federal resources to support their recommendations; and (9) identify suitable parcels for affordable and/or accessible Dousing development. DATED THIS 0F 2014. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM C TY COUNCIL t� Christopher C. Jo It son, President APPROVED AS 0 FORM AND LEGALITY Vincent Gio , Solicitor 01 or MAYORAL ACTION Received this day of , 2014 from Council Clerk. Signed by Council President this `5 ^T day of , 2014. APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawa Charter, as ame , I h eby approve the passage of the above legislation on this r 1 day of ) 2014. Richard A. Cohen, Mayor DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of 2014 for the following reason(s): Richard A. Cohen, Mayor RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK Returned to Council Clerk this day ofA 2014. r TOR-2014-A .; ��� AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAO�� r'(,�� TO ESTABLISH THE AGAWAM HOUSING COMMITTEE Pns (Sponsored by Councilor Johnson) WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam lacks a body whose charge is to consider the 5t.ate of affordable and/or accessible housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing . opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities; WHEREAS, this proposed ordinance will create the Agawam Housing Committee whose charge will be to consider the state of housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities and who will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on steps the Town can take to support the creation of new housing options to address those needs, and to maintain existing affordable housing stock in Agawam; WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to create the Agawam Housing Committee; and NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves, ordains and enacts the following Section 3-8.6 to the Code of the Town of Agawam: § 3-8.6. Agawam Housing Committee A. Establishment and purpose. The Agawam Housing Committee is established to consider housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities. It will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on steps the town can take to support the creation of new housing options to address those needs, and to maintain existing affordable housing stock. The committee will support implementation of their recommendations as appropriate and measure progress toward their fulfillment. The committee's work will seek regional solutions and support regional goals for housing market stability, housing affordability and fair access to housing. / V B. Membership. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members, two (2) of which are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The composition of the Committee, the appointment authority, and the term of office for the Committee members shall be as follows: (1) One (1) member of the Agawam City Council as designated by e Council President; c V '!' (2) One (1) member of the Agawam Planning Board as designated by the Board; (3) One (1) member from the Agawam Housing Authority as designated by the Housing Authority; &�-,"j Wt cc t-p� (4) One (1) member with experience in real estate development, real estate sales or the real estate industry to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a term of three (3) years; and (5) One (1) at-large representative from the community to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a term of three (3) years. C. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. D. Duties and responsibilities. The Agawam Housing Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Completion of periodic local housing needs studies; (2) Development and implementation of housing action plans,- (3) Review of and making recommendations on housing proposals that include the creation of housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities that are seeking local support or permitting; (4) Active participating in review of M.G.L. Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit proposals; (5) Review and making recommendations on local zoning and land use regulations to further promote housing that is affordable and/or accessible; (6) Serve as a community resource on affordable and/or accessible housing issues; (7) Increase public awareness through forums, workshops and other community events; (8) Identify available local, state and federal resources to support their recommendations; and (9) identify suitable parcels for affordable and/or accessible housing development. 1+e I FI A M Town of Agawam Interoffce Memorandum To: Chrisopher C. Johnson, Town Council President CC: From: Planning Board Date: 11/7/14 Subject: Agawam Housing Committee Violet Baldwin has agreed to serve on the Agawam Housing Committee as the Planning Board representative. MRP/DSD:prk 29 r C a FROM THE DESK OF... YOUR NAME TrrmE TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN St AGAWAM,MA 01001 Email address Here 413-786-0400 X Extension Fax 413-788-9927 TOR-2014A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM TO ESTABLISH THE AGAWAM HOUSING COMMITTEE (Sponsored by Councilor Johnson) WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam lacks a body whose charge is to consider the state of affordable and/or accessible housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities; WHEREAS, this proposed ordinance will create the Agawam Housing Committee whose charge will be to consider the state of housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to; housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abili is and, who will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on steps the Town can- take..,,:-_ support the creation of new housing options to address those needs, and to maintain @ fsting f affordable housing stock in Agawam; un j` WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to create the Ag?warW; Housing Committee; and T NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves, ordains and enacts the following Section 3-8.6 to the Code of the Town of Agawam: § 3-8.6. Agawam Housing Committee A. Establishment and purpose. The Agawam Housing Committee is established to consider housing needs in Agawam, with particular attention to housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities. It will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on steps the town can take to support the creation of new housing options to address those needs, and to maintain existing affordable housing stock. The committee will support implementation of their recommendations as appropriate and measure progress toward their fulfillment. The committee's work will seek regional solutions and support regional goals for housing market stability, housing affordability and fair access to housing. B. Membership. The Committee shall consist of five (S) members, two (2) of which are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The composition of the Committee, the appointment authority, and the term of office for the Committee members shall be as follows: (1) One (1) member of the Agawam City Council as designated by the Council President; (2) One (1) member of the Agawam Planning Board as designated by the Board; (3) One (1) member from the Agawam Housing Authority as designated by the Housing Authority; (4) One (1) member with experience in real estate development, real estate sales or the real estate industry to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a term of three (3) years; and (5) One (1) at-large representative from the community to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a term of three (3) years. C. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. D. Duties and responsibilities. The Agawam Housing Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Completion of periodic local housing needs studies; (2) Development and implementation of housing action plans; (3) Review of and making recommendations on housing proposals that include the creation of housing opportunities that are affordable to households of all income levels and abilities that are seeking local support or permitting; (4) Active participating in review of M.G.L. Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit proposals; (5) Review and making recommendations on local zoning and land use regulations to further promote housing that is affordable and/or accessible; (6) Serve as a community resource on affordable and/or accessible housing issues; (7) fncrease public awareness through forums, workshops and other community events; (8) identify available local, state and federal resources to support their recommendations; and (9) Identify suitable parcels for affordable and/or accessible housing development. DATED THIS OF , 2014. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Christopher C. Johnson, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Vincent Gioscia, Solicitor