Commission Meeting

April 3 , 2008 7:00 p.m.

TJPDC Offices (Large Conference Room)

401 East Water Street

1.      

Call to Order                                                                                       7:00 – 7:05

2.      

Matters from the Public                                                                     7:05 – 7:10

3.      

*Public Hearing – Consolidated Plan and HOME Action Plan      7:10 –7:40

The 2008 – 2013 Consolidated Plan and the 2008 – 2009 Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan guide the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the City of Charlottesville and federal HOME funds in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District. Click here for Memo
Click here for draft plan

4.      

* Consent Agenda   Click here for Minutes;    Click here for IGRs  7:40 – 8:00                                                                                                                     grants

5.      

Commissioner Roundtable                     (Commissioners)                 8:00 – 8:20

Each locality will have 2 minutes to share on Urban Development Areas.

6.      

Homeless Program                                  (Jeffrey Cornelius)              8:20 – 8:40

The Point-in-Time Census found 292 homeless people on January 30, 2008. TJACH will hold a facilitated community meeting on Tuesday, April 15 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at 1^st Presbyterian Church to focus on strategic planning and governance, including addressing the lead agency recommended in the Community Plan to End Homelessness. Click here for Memo; 

Click here for reports’    Click here for invitation

7.      

UnJAM 2035 Update                             (Ann Whitham)                  8:40 – 9:00

The Regional Summit has been scheduled for Saturday, May 10 at Monticello High School. Web-enabled input will be sought prior to and following the event, using Neighborhood America software. Click here for Memo;

Click here for Public Process Report;    Click here for Survey Questions;

Click here for Quick Pick Form

8.      

Appointment of Nominating Committee                                          9:00 – 9:05

The Bylaws call for the Chair to appoint a nominating committee consisting of at least three Commissioners at the April meeting. Election of officers will take place at the June 7 meeting. The slate needs to be sent to Commissioners by May 25.

9.      

Other Business                                                                                     9:05– 9:30

Commission, Staff

10.  

Clean Commute Day 2008 is scheduled for May 2, 11:00am-1:30pm at the East End of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall. The event is sponsored by the Commuter Information Team – Charlottesville Transit Service, University Transit Service, JAUNT and RideShare. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about regional transportation options while enjoying food, activities and prizes.