AB434 — Referenced as a step in the right direction, but still limited because it used one application for multiple programs.
Marina — Addressed by Tony in transition to his remarks.
Marina — Was referenced as having previously discussed the importance of preserving a path for applicants not seeking subsidy.
Jonathan — Referenced as someone who may address the process on the next panel.
Jonathan — Jonathan was referenced as outlining how the various programs will work together, including an 'all-weather vehicle' framing and a broader North Star focused on making the process simpler, faster, and more transparent.
Sharon Quirk-Silva — Sharon Quirk-Silva is acknowledged for her leadership on the issue, and she then speaks about her long-standing involvement since 2012 and how she has seen housing policy develop over time.
Sharon Quirk-Silva — Referenced as an Assemblywoman and chair who has done a lot of leadership on the issue.
Sharon Quirk-Silva — Sharon Quirk-Silva is cited as raising the point that any bond-funded housing should be limited to affordable units, and that point is then used to frame a follow-up question about how a potential bond and new resources might affect the work.
Sharon Quirk-Silva — The speaker praised Quirk-Silva for emphasizing preservation.
Diane Dixon — Likely intended reference is to an Assembly Member 'Daly'; this appears to be a transcription error and is not confidently matched to a member in the list.
Carl DeMaio — The speaker responds with tracked pipeline numbers and discusses housing financing progress.
Carl DeMaio — The speaker describes a multi-phase senior housing project and notes future phases.
Nick Schultz — Mr. Haney is mentioned, but no matching member named Haney is in the expected list; likely a different member or transcription issue. Preserved as written.
Nick Schultz — Assembly Member Haney was thanked for prioritizing the issue.
AB1053 — The speaker asks about the status of AB 1053 and whether HCD has authority to implement its construction financing requirement by July 1, 2027.
AB1053 — Mentioned in connection with implementation; CHP said it is a sponsor and will support implementation.
Jesse Gabriel — Assemblymember Gabriel is identified as the author of AB 1053.
Jonathan Klein — Jonathan Klein is introduced as the Executive Director and new/inaugural director of the Housing Development Finance Committee (HDFC), then begins his remarks by thanking the committee and explaining that HDFC is a new entity officially launched on July 1. He emphasizes the organization’s mission as his guiding principle and references a draft work plan he presented on June 15 as part of outlining HDFC’s approach and next steps.
Christina Munn — Christina Munn is introduced as the Deputy Secretary of Housing Finance for the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, then she identifies herself and explains that AB 519 has informed work under the new Housing and Homelessness Agency/Housing Development Finance Committee.
Ms. Wilkeselva — A participant identified as Ms. Wilkeselva is addressed after the prior speaker finishes.
Ann Silverberg — Introduced as President and CEO of Related California and invited to testify on the third panel.
Ann Silverberg — Linda Mandolini said she could repeat everything Ann just said and agreed with her points.
Linda Mandolini — Introduced as President and CEO of Eden Housing.
Linda Mandolini — Introduced herself as CEO of Eden Housing and endorsed Ann Silverberg's remarks.
Tom Colleshaw — Introduced as President and CEO of Self-Help Enterprises.
Anne Silverberg — Introduces herself as president and CEO of Related California and Northwest Affordable and describes the organization's housing production.
Eden Housing — The speaker identified Eden Housing as one of the oldest nonprofit affordable housing developers in California and described its history of working on HCD reforms.
Eden Housing representative — Argued that affordable housing projects are long-term partnerships and that the state should invest in asset management and renovation programs.
CHC representative — Thanked colleagues, congratulated Jonathan on the new job, and proposed a subcommittee to work with agencies.
Tom Kala Shaw — Identified himself as CEO of Self-Up Enterprises and described the company's work in affordable housing across the San Joaquin Valley and rural communities.
Taitia Watts — Introduced herself as being with the California Housing Partnership and began public comment.
Natalie Spivak — Introduced herself as being with Housing California and thanked Assembly Member Haney and the committee.
Marina Espinoza — Testified on behalf of the California Housing Consortium and supported the consolidated application and modernization of post-award functions.
Aaron H-A-A-R-O-N-H-A-S-S-A-Y — Aaron H-A-A-R-O-N-H-A-S-S-A-Y testified about his military service and the difficulties he has faced afterward, including issues with federal lawsuits, problems with military medical records, homelessness, and barriers to housing tied to service-related injuries.
Scott Wiener — The speaker said he even went to Senator Scott Wiener’s office to seek help with housing.
Adrian — Described as a former veteran who came down from Scott Wiener's office.
Aaron Hassay — The speaker acknowledges Aaron Hassay’s testimony and references his comments as an example of the challenges veterans face in navigating housing and veteran services.
AB519 — AB 519 is discussed as the bill that launched an affordable housing finance work group involving state housing entities, developers, local governments, and tribal governments to address complexities in the financing process. The discussion explains that the work group produced recommendations for a single consolidated application and coordinated review process for multifamily affordable rental housing programs, with agency collaboration improving communication, reducing bottlenecks and competition, and helping implement the bill’s goals.
AB519 — AB 519 is repeatedly cited as the guiding framework for the current work: it helped shorten financing and construction timelines, informed the governor’s reorganization plan and budget proposal, and its recommendations are embedded in the work plan, implementation objectives, and the unified application workbook. The discussion also notes that AB 519 remains central to stakeholder engagement and work groups, continuing to drive coordination and feedback as the process moves forward.
AB519 — AB 519 is referenced as the report and working group that informed the creation of the new agency and HDFC, with note that many involved in the discussion were part of the AB 519 working group.
Darshana Patel — Assembly Member Chavo is acknowledged as the author of AB 519 and expected to join the hearing. The chair notes that when she is present, she will be allowed to make opening remarks, and later thanks her again as the bill’s author.
Luz Rivas — Speaker Rivas is referenced for launching the new outcomes review initiative.
Gustavo Velasquez — Gustavo Velasquez, Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development, is introduced and then begins his testimony. He describes AB 519 as a transformational reform in the housing finance system and provides an update on its implementation, including the working group report.
Tony Surteach — Tony Surteach is introduced and identified as the Executive Director of the California Housing Financing Agency, and then acknowledged as being present with the panel at the hearing.
Tony Surteach — Took over to describe specific recommendations from the AB 519 working groups.
Marina Wyant — Introduced as Executive Director of the Tax Credit Allocation Committee and the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee.
Marina Wyand — Marina Wyand is introduced as the executive director of both groups and is present with the panel to jointly convene an affordable housing finance workgroup.
AB434 — Cited as the prior bill that attempted to consolidate review and award of multifamily housing programs.