SYNOPSIS
ROLL CALL
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was
called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Shah.
PRESENT: Burns, Burruss, Chan, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski,
Shah, Stivers, (One Vacancy).
ABSENT: Coriano,
Fowler.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda approved as
submitted.
1. Citizens
Comments
None.
CONSENT
2. Lease
Renewal for Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Offices on 12th
Street
3.
Cal Home Program application – City
4.
Cal Home Program application - County
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff
recommendations for the consent
calendar items listed above. The votes
were as follows:
AYES: Burns, Burruss, Chan, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah,
Stivers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Coriano,
Fowler.
BUSINESS
5.
Disposition and Development Agreement for
1124 and
Christine Weichert of the Community
Development Division presented the item which recommends
approval of a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Agency owned property at 1124 and 1132 Del
Paso Boulevard with the Sacramento News and Review.
Commissioner Burruss asked about the
amount of debt service proposed in this scenario
and whether it would be a burden for the organization. Christine Weichert responded that this amount of debt service is
actually less than what they currently pay
on their lease.
Commissioner Chan asked about the
soil contamination issue at the site and what the status is of the remediation at the site. Christine Weichert replied that contamination
studies were conducted, and that
there are no hazards at the site.
Martin Tuttle, Chair of the Del Paso
Boulevard Partnership, spoke in favor of the
project.
Jeff Voncano, Sacramento News and
Review Director, thanked the City and SHRA for their
support in the project.
Anne Moore introduced Bob Adams, the
new Executive Director of the Del Paso
Boulevard PBID.
The
Commission voted to recommend approval of the DDA for 1124 and 1132 Del Paso Boulevard with Sacramento News and
Review. The votes were as follows:
AYES: Burns, Burruss, Chan, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah,
Stivers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Coriano,
Fowler.
6.
Owner Participation Agreement for
Christine Weichert introduced Diana Sasser and Ken Jones,
two new staff in the Community
Development Department. Diana presented the item which recommends assistance to New Faze Development to
construct a new mixed-use building at 2001 Del
Paso Boulevard
Commissioner Shah asked about the discrepancy in the figures
mentioned in the presentation from
those in the staff report. Diana responded that the $9.4 million figure was correct and apologized for the error.
Commissioner Burruss thanked Alan Warren from New Faze
Development on his organization’s
commitment to infill development.
Wendy Saunders of New Faze Development thanked the
Commission for their support of this
project.
Commissioner Stivers expressed concern about the fact
that the $500,000 in housing set
aside funds proposed for the project does not help encourage the development
of affordable
units since the restricted units are at the same affordability level as the market rate units. He motioned that the
$500,000 should instead come from the non- housing
fund and/or that the $500,000, if used for this project, be repaid at some future date.
Lisa Bates responded that the use of the low-mod housing
funds for this project meets the
objectives of this specific redevelopment area and is also in compliance
with redevelopment
law. She also stated that substituting non-housing dollars for the housing dollars in this case is not likely as
there is currently a lower balance in the non-housing
fund than in the housing fund.
Commissioner Burns expressed support for the project’s
funding as currently outlined by
staff.
Commissioner Burruss asked about the number of units
required to be restricted. Staff confirmed
that the recommendation is for 7 restricted units.
Commissioner Burns motioned to approve the items with the
original recommendation from staff.
Commissioner Gore seconded the motion. Commissioner Stivers withdrew his proposed change to the motion.
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff
recommendations for the OPA for
2001 Del Paso Boulevard with New Faze Development. The votes were as
follows:
AYES: Burns, Burruss, Chan, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Stivers.
ABSENT: Coriano,
Fowler.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
7.
Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
update
Anne Moore
introduced Diane Luther who is the manager responsible for the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness.
Diane
Luther revisited the overall goal of the Ten-Year plan which is to provide permanent supportive housing. She also
indicated that two new boards have been created
to oversee the implementation of this plan.
Commissioner
Burruss questioned the proposal to place individuals in housing with no rules or restrictions on their behavior.
Diane Luther explained that non-profit housing providers
who manage these complexes understand how to manage these individuals and provide them with services that
they need. Anne Moore clarified that there are rules
for behavior in these complexes and that this model has been proven to work in other cities.
Commissioner
Chan asked if there is a time limit on how long a person can remain in this housing. Diane indicated that
there is no time limit on when these individuals will move out of this housing given the nature of their
disabilities.
Commissioner
Burns asked if this type of program and housing is shown to be effective with individuals who have
alcohol and drug issues. Diane Luther explained that 85-90% of the individuals remain in the housing and
continue to receive treatment.
Commissioner
Burruss asked for a clarification on what type of housing is being referred to in this plan. Diane explained that
typically a larger apartment or SRO style building
is used for this housing.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Anne Moore reviewed the upcoming calendar of events which
included: Martin Luther King
Jr. Streetscape and Urban Design Master Plan, March 21st
at 6:30, SHRA Crime Prevention
Workshop – April 10th 9-12, and the Rebuilding Together
work day on Saturday April 28th
from 8-4 in the Meadowview Community.
Anne reminded Commissioners to submit their annual conflict of
interest forms to the Clerk as
soon as possible.
Anne congratulated staff on the exciting event that occurred in
Phoenix Park on March 21st
with the opening of the Magic Johnson Computer center.
Bob Adams, new Executive Director of the Del Paso Boulevard
Partnership, spoke about the
opening of the new Starbucks on Del Paso Boulevard, built with
Magic Johnson’s assistance.
ITEMS
AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner
Burruss cautioned about the need to safeguard tools when using volunteers for a
community building event such as the Rebuilding Together work day.
Commissioner
Shah asked for members to review a list of proposed upcoming work sessions for
the Commission.
Commissioner
Stivers asked to have the developer fee workshop postponed so that he can
attend.
Anne
Moore indicated that staff will do the best they can to accommodate everyone in
the scheduling of these workshops.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to be
conducted, Chair Shah adjourned the meeting at
7:15 p.m.
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AGENCY
CLERK