PURPOSE:

 

The purpose of this report is to request the Redevelopment Agency Board consider making one appointment for a two-year term on the Burbank Housing Corporation�s Board of Directors ending November 1, 2008.

 

BACKGROUND

 

On August 19, 2006, the Secretary's Office began advertising and accepting applications for the vacancy.  A Press Release announcing the vacancy was issued to the local newspapers, posted on the City Website and notices were run on the Channel 6 scroll in order to obtain qualified candidates. As of the October 13, 2006 deadline, four applications were received from: Chris T. Welker; Denice L. Labertew; Janis D. Bunch; and, Ryan D. Bowne.

 

The Burbank Housing Corporation was organized to improve and preserve the affordable housing inventory in the City of Burbank and to provide community assistance and services within the Focus Neighborhoods in the City.  The Corporation is a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors comprised of nine members.  Two Board Members are appointed by the Redevelopment Agency Board and the remaining seven members comprise of one representative each from the Burbank Association of Realtors, Burbank Chamber of Commerce, Wesley Senior Homes, the Burbank Ministerial Association and the Advisory Council on Disabilities.  In addition, the Board has two representatives who are residents of an affordable housing development managed by the Burbank Housing Corporation.  The Board receives no compensation.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

Staff recommends the Redevelopment Agency Board consider the applications submitted and appoint a member to serve for a two-year term on the Burbank Housing Corporation�s Board of Directors ending November 1, 2008.