Prior legislation: Ord. 5822; Ord. 5861.
The Community Development Commission is established to review and recommend housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community development policies, actions and programs to the City Council that could be supported primarily with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other sources of revenue such as the Housing Fund.
(Ord. 6076, 2/25/2026)
The Community Development Commission shall consist of seven members, each having their principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. Each councilor and mayor shall have a counterpart, with appointments ratified by the City Council. Members shall be appointed for three-year terms or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Members are not permitted to serve more than three consecutive three-year terms. All members of the Community Development Commission will serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed from their position by the Council at any time without cause. Any vacancies in the Commission shall be filled by the respective council member and ratified by the City Council. Members shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 6076, 2/25/2026)
No member of the Community Development Commission may apply for, receive, or be a beneficiary of any Community Development Block Grant funding, either directly or through an organization in which the member is associated, or one year after their association ceases. For the purpose of this section, a person is "associated" with an organization if they serve as an employee, officer, director, board member, owner, consultant, or any role that receives financial benefit from the organization.
(Ord. 6076, 2/25/2026)
It is expected that each appointee will be committed to the purpose of the Community Development Commission as stated in § AMC 2.27.010. The City Council shall endeavor to ensure the interests of low- and moderate-income residents or under-served populations are represented on the Commission. Knowledge of local nonprofit services, the housing and/or financial or business markets is desired but not required.
(Ord. 6076, 2/25/2026)
The Community Development Commission shall have the following responsibilities related to the City's CDBG program and other programs as directed by the City Council:
(1) 
Review and consider policy, programming and funding recommendations to the City Council regarding the City's needs related to community development and affordable housing that primarily benefit low- and moderate- income, minority, and special needs populations.
(2) 
Review and make recommendations regarding City applications for federal, state or other funding sources related to the purpose of the Commission as the Council may direct including the five-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and any substantial amendments proposed to those plans.
(3) 
Review the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) each year to examine the performance of the projects funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds.
(4) 
Review proposals for funding from CDBG funds and make recommendations to the Council for final action.
(5) 
Serve as the review and appeal body for CDBG housing loan and grant programs.
(6) 
Monitor and evaluate planning, programming, and implementation of housing and community development activities related to the City's CDBG programs.
(Ord. 6076, 2/25/2026)
The Community Development Commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair at its first meeting of each year. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Recorder. The Commission's meeting shall be open to the public and held within the corporate limits of the city of Albany subject to customary state and City requirements for public access and notice. The Commission shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as the Commission shall determine what is useful to the conduct of its business.
(Ord. 6076, 2/25/2026)