110 Pine Avenue, Suite 1200
Long Beach, CA 90802
Tel: (562) 570-6949
Fax: (562) 570-5921

MISSION
To provide safe and livable neighborhoods in Long Beach by promoting, developing, and preserving decent, safe and affordable housing for the very low-, low- and moderate-income residents of Long Beach.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The LBHDC was established by the City of Long Beach on July 25, 1989. The LBHDC is a California non-profit public benefit corporation governed by a board comprised of 14 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board sets policy and provides direction to Housing Services staff in acquiring, rehabilitating, sponsoring, and constructing affordable housing. The City Council approves the LBHDC's bylaws and changes thereto, and the City provides all staff and administrative support, including most of the LBHDC's annual funding.

BOARD MEMBERS

Patrick Brown (Chair)

Kevin Cwayna, M.D.

Ivy Goolsby

Jonathan Gotz

Carina Cristiano Leoni

Michael McCarthy

Stacy W. McDaniel

Kristie Kinney Pabst

Jack C. Smith

Patrice Wong

The LBHDC Board meets every month on the 3^rd Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the 3^rd Floor Large Conference Room of City Hall. The LBHDC also has four standing committees. Please confirm meetings by calling (562) 570-6949:

Executive Review	Members
Purpose: Screens all projects and program proposals submitted to the LBHDC and refers them either to a committee for further review or to the full Board for action. Date & Time: 1st Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Location: City Hall, 3rd Floor Large Conference Room	Patrick Brown, Chair Michael McCarthy Kevin Cwayna Jonathan Gotz
Projects	Members
Purpose: Reviews development projects and proposals for new construction, acquisition and/or rehabilitation and recommends appropriate action to the full Board. Date & Time: 2nd Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Location: City Hall, 3rd Floor Large Conference Room	Patrick Brown, Chair Ivy Goolsby Jonathan Gotz
Legislative/Advocacy	Members
Purpose: Reviews legislation affecting affordable housing practices, programs and funding sources and prepares appropriate report to the full Board. Speaks on behalf of the LBHDC Board at public/community meetings, and attends City Council, RDA, Planning Commission or other meetings (whenever appropriate) to advocate for and support LBHDC-assisted projects or LBHDC-sponsored initiatives. Date & Time: 3rd Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: City Hall, Council Lounge (Lower Level)	Kevin Cwayna, Chair Ivy Goolsby Jonathan Gotz Jack C. Smith