SYNOPSIS

 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission

 

June 21, 2006

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Gore.

 

PRESENT:    Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers (One Vacancy).

 

ABSENT:       Shah.

 

APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS

 

1.         June 7, 2006 – Approved, as submitted.

           

Citizens Comments

 

2.         None.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

3.    Affordable Housing Agreement for Bella Lago Condominium Conversion Residential Project

     

4.    Owner Participation Agreement McClellan Park Hangar Building 251, Dock “C”

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendations for Consent

Calendar items as shown above. 

 

AYES:             Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Fowler, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.     

NOES:            None.

ABSENT:       Shah.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

5.  Amendment to the County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) 2005

     Year Action Plan and the 2006 Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Budget

 

Greg Wessel introduced the item and also introduced new employee, Tim Padden, to the

Commissioners.

 

Chair Gore called for public testimony on this item, of which there was none.

 

The Commission voted as follows to close the public hearing:

 

AYES:              Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Fowler, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.

 

NOES:             None.

 

ABSENT:         Shah.

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June 21, 2006

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The Commission then voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the

reprogramming of CDBG funds from the cancelled Foothill Farms Special Plan Area and

Streetscape Master Plan to the Old Foothill Farms Community and Economic Development

Strategy.

 

AYES:              Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore,  Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.

 

NOES:             None.

 

ABSENT:         Shah.

 

 

BUSINESS

 

 6.   Acquisition of Real Property – 5949 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA

 

Greg Wessel provided a brief overview of the staff report.

 

There was no public comment on this item.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation authorizing the

acquisition of 5949 Watt Avenue establishing just compensation for such property (fair market

value) and authorizing the Executive Director to take all actions necessary to prepare the site for

development.

 

AYES:              Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.

 

NOES:             None.

 

ABSENT:         Shah.

 

 7.   Approve the Disposition and Development Agreement with Nihal LLC for 2224-2228

       Auburn Boulevard and Amend 2005 and 2006 CDBG Action Plans and Agency Budget

 

Jim Hare briefed the Commission on this item.  Staff is recommending approval of the

Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and authorization for various actions involved

in redeveloping the vacant parcel at 2224-2228 Auburn Boulevard as a Holiday Inn Express

hotel. 

 

Amrik Singh, owner and developer for the project, addressed the Commission and discussed

his plans for the project.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the DDA with Nihal LLC for 2224-2228

Auburn Boulevard and Amend the 2005 and 2006 Action Plans and Agency Budget.   

 

AYES:              Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.

 

NOES:             None.

 

ABSENT:         Shah.

 

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 8.   Approval of the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds and of County HOME Loan for the Oaks

       Apartments

 

Sheri Smith, Housing Finance Analyst, briefed the Commission on the project and said the

project would preserve 110 units of affordable housing at risk of being converted to market rate

and adds an additional 190 units of affordable housing to the housing stock in the County. 

 

There was a discussion by the Commission about the developer fee and how it was decided. 

The Commission requested that staff bring the developer fee issue back to the Commission at a

future meeting for a policy discussion.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the issuance of the tax-exempt bonds and

approval of the County HOME loan for the Oaks Apartments.

 

AYES:              Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.

 

NOES:             None.

 

ABSENT:         Shah.

 

 9.    a. Homeownership Program Changes (County)

        b.  Homeownership Program Changes (City)

 

Carla Christian, Program Manager for the Loan Processing Department, provided a brief

overview of the reports and said staff is recommending that the First Time Homebuyer program

be combined with the Mortgage Assistance Program.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Homeownership Program Changes as

outlined in the County staff report.

 

AYES:              Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.            

 

NOES:             None.

 

ABSENT:         Shah.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Homeownership Program Changes as

outlined in the City staff report.

 

AYES:              Burns, Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Simon, Stivers.            

 

NOES:             None.

 

ABSENT:         Shah.

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

a.   Agency Quarterly Status Report

 

Anne provided an update on the lease up on the Lofts project.  She said this is expected by August, but that there has been some difficulty getting the ground floor space leased. 

 

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Anne mentioned the Ownership Fair this Saturday, and also mentioned the Affordable Housing Tour on 6-22-06 sponsored by the Housing Alliance.  She said the Mayor would be participating in this event and said the goal is to show people examples of affordable housing and how it works. 

 

She mentioned the “Rhapsodize on the Boulevard” event occurring on 6-22-06 on Del Paso Boulevard cosponsored by New Phase Development.  

 

No prospects so far on leasing out the Riverview site.

 

Anne reminded the Commission about cancellation of the July 5 Commission meeting due to the July 4th holiday and said staff is working on setting up an SRO tour in the near future.

 

She said staff would bring back a report on the Condo Conversion issue in the City and the County at the July 19th Commission meeting.  She mentioned that Cindy Cavanaugh is currently attending a planning session at Asilomar where the state is working with counties to develop a Statewide plan to end chronic homelessness. 

 

Anne said she attended the opening of the Fairview Apartments today, and discussed a small apartment renovation project funded by Turning Point.

 

Anne said an update on the 5h Program will be provided to the Commission next month, and that SHRA “ambassadors” have been going out in the Oak Park community talking with neighbors of SHRA properties to resolve any problems.  She said the response has been a positive one.

 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

 

Karolyn Simon pointed out a discrepancy in the Quarterly Report under the column “Construction Started” & said the St. Anton project was listed under this column when in

actuality that project has been completed.  There was a discussion about possibly creating a new category for the report that would clarify the project status.

 

Roy Fowler suggested that there should probably be a policy discussion in the near future about developer fees. 

 

Sam Burns said it appears there is standing water in the pond across from the Commission Room, & expressed concerns about a possible mosquito problem.  He asked that building maintenance personnel take a look at the pond.

 

Tom Burruss discussed his concerns about the Globe Mills project that was discussed at the last Commission meeting during his absence.

 

Karolyn Simon inquired about a house on the southwest corner of Stockton Boulevard and Parker Avenue that looked like it was going to get a new roof and now appears to have collapsed.  Chris Pahule responded that there was a fire on the property.

 

 

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Fernando Coriano mentioned another discrepancy in the Quarterly report for the Northpointe Park Apartments – description says 180 units, but total amount shows 144 units.  He also asked if rooming houses are considered the same as SROs, to which Anne responded probably not.

 

Fernando also made an announcement about an upcoming lease up party on Friday, 6/23 at Acacia Meadows Apartments (Stockton Blvd.) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Anne said staff would send an e-mail to the Commissioners with the address of the apartments, and said she planned to attend.

 

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Gore adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

 

                                   

                                                                                    __________________________

                                                                                    NANCY R. ABEELS

                                                                                    Agency Clerk