SYNOPSIS

 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission

February 21, 2007

 

ROLL CALL

 

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Shah.

 

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

 

ABSENT:       Burns.

 

1.         Citizens Comments

           

            Ron Emslie distributed photos of the fire damage to the dumpster and housing unit in Oak   Park. Commissioner Stivers asked about the timeline for repairs to the unit. Larry Goins    commented that staff is working with the contractor on the repairs and that he would report       back at the next meeting.

 

2.                  APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS

 

      The January 17, 2007 and February 7, 2007 action summaries were approved.

 

           

CONSENT

 

Item # 3 was moved to the business calendar at the request of the Chair.

 

 

BUSINESS

 

3.                              Approval of Management Operations Certification Submission 

           

            Commissioner Stivers expressed concern about the continuing issue with vacant unit           turn around times. La Shelle Dozier reviewed efforts that the Housing Authority is taking to address this issue. She also anticipates that the new area offices will have a           positive impact on this issue. Commissioner Stivers requested a regular report back to            the Commission on this issue.

           

                        Commissioner Burruss asked why an applicant who met all criteria would be denied.             LaShelle explained that it was possible for an applicant to be denied housing based on             criminal history, even if he met all other requirements.    

                       

                        The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendations for the             Approval of Management Operations Certification Submission.  The votes were as follows:

 

            AYES:             Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.

 

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burns.

 

4.                  Release of a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) and Selection of a          Development Team for the 46th and Lang Development Site  

 

            Sarah Hansen from the Community Development Division presented the report which             recommends approval to issue an RFP for the 46th and Lang site. Sarah noted that

            there was an error on page two of the report. The report said that there were no         proposals received for this site when an RFP was initially issued several years ago.       Sarah indicated that proposals were received at that time, but the selection committee did not recommend them to move forward.

 

            Commissioner Burruss asked if the cost of housing stock goes down if you use         manufactured housing. Larry Goins from SHRA indicated that the cost of         manufactured housing is cheaper, but that staff is proposing to accept proposals for either traditional housing or manufactured housing so that all options are considered.

 

            Commissioner Coriano asked about the status of obtaining water from the     Fruitridge       Water District. Lisa Bates from SHRA indicated that the City is close to having a      resolution with the water district so that the parcel can be serviced.

 

            The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the             Release of a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) and Selection of a      Development Team for the 46th and Lang Development Site. The votes were as          follows:

 

            AYES:             Burruss, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.

 

            NOES:            None. 

 

            ABSENT:       Burns.

           

 

 

5.                              Acacia Meadows Loan Augmentation

 

            Due to a potential conflict, Commissioner Coriano excused himself from this item and          left the room.

 

            Steve Lierly from the Housing Policy and Development Division presented the report            which recommends an augmentation to the Agency loan for the Acacia Meadows    development.

 

Commissioner Shah commented that the 4% loan seems generous. He was told by staff that 4% simple interest with no timeline for repayment is the industry standard.   

Commissioner Shah questioned the idea of adding additional funding solely to cover the developer fee of a completed project.  He cautioned against the precedent of delivering additional funding specifically for the developer fee when there is no shared risk. 

 

            Jim Hare explained that the developer contributed additional general partner equity to          the project and has made considerable efforts over the last five months to find a   reasonable solution to this issue.

 

            Commissioner Fowler asked if all reasonably foreseeable issues were considered when putting together the budget for this project and asked again for a developer fee          workshop to more clearly understand this issue.

           

            Manuela Silva, Executive Director of CHOC, the non-profit housing developer for      Acacia Meadows, explained that the developer fee for this project enables CHOC to             continue to successfully run their operations.

 

            The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the             Acacia Meadows Loan Augmentation. The votes were as follows:

 

            AYES:                         Burruss, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Stivers.

 

            NOES:                        Shah. 

 

            ABSENT:                   Burns.

 

            ABSTAIN:                  Coriano

 

 

6.                              Acquisition of 3409 Broadway and 3434/3436 2nd Avenue

 

            Sarah Hansen from the Community Development Division presented the item which               requests approval for the Agency to acquire key properties on Broadway and 2nd                            Avenue in the Oak Park redevelopment area.

           

            Commissioner Hoag asked about the appraisal on the property. Chris Pahule from Community Development indicated that the appraised value for the property was $1.75    million. The final negotiated price was not substantially more than the fair market value.      Other costs included in the $2.25 million request are relocation and demolition.

 

            Commissioner Stivers asked why this proposals was not reviewed a second time with         the RAC. Staff indicated that the item was approved by the RAC in September of 2006            at a higher dollar figure. They were briefed but did not vote when the item was brought   back at a reduced dollar figure. 

 

            Tom Sumpter and Edna Soboye (via a letter) spoke in favor of the project during public        comment.

 

            Ron Emslie, Edgar Hilbert, Clara McKeithern, Linda Roberts, Rose Thomas, and      Robin Ware spoke in opposition to the proposal during public comment.

 

            The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation to acquire       property at 3409 Broadway and 3434/3436 2nd Avenue. The votes were as follows:

 

            AYES:             Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.

 

            NOES:            Fowler, Hoag.           

 

            ABSENT:       Burns.

 

           

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

Laurie Weir, Deputy Executive Director, presented the report in Anne’s absence. 

 

Laurie announced that Supervisor Yee has selected Bill Chan as the new Commissioner for

the County District 3 seat. Karolyn Simon, the incumbent, will be recognized at the March 7th

meeting for her numerous years of service. Mr. Chan is scheduled to begin his

service on March 7th.

 

Laurie reviewed the upcoming calendar of events which includes: the Observer

Newspaper Black Expo on Friday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, the

February 24th Max Baer Park Playground Rebuild, and the March 21st Magic Johnson

Foundation Community Empowerment Center grand opening in Phoenix Park.

 

            La Shelle Dozier, Director of the Housing Authority, reported that the individual who had requested housing in Citrus Heights was assisted last week by her staff and has accepted a unit in his community of choice. 

 

            La Shelle also reported that the incident at Northcrest Circle that was reported on in the Bee did not involve a Housing Authority resident.

 

            Laurie thanked Commissioners who were able to attend the City’s General Plan workshop on February 20th.

 

 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

 

Commissioner Fowler commented that he attended the General Plan meeting and found it to be well worth the time. He hopes that SHRA can work with the City and County to encourage more regional thinking and be a leader in that area.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Shah adjourned the meeting at

7:00 p.m. 

 

 

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                                                                                    AGENCY CLERK