SYNOPSIS
ROLL
CALL
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was
called to order at
PRESENT: Burns, Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Fowler, Gore,
Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers, (One Vacancy).
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
Agenda
approved as submitted.
1. APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY
SYNOPSIS
The
action summary for
2.
Citizens
Comments
Ron
Emslie invited commissioners to the seminar being presented by the Sacramento
Rental Housing Association on Crime Prevention for Rental Properties on April
11th.
CONSENT
3.
Acceptance of
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff
recommendation for the consent
calendar item listed above. The votes
were as follows:
AYES: Burns,
Burruss, Chan, Coriano. Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
BUSINESS
4.
Approval Of Tax-Exempt Bonds And County HOME And Housing
Trust Fund Loan For Pinewood Apartments
Richard Marsh of the Housing Policy and Development Division
presented the item which recommends approval of Tax-Exempt
bonds, County HOME and Housing Trust Funds
for Pinewood Apartments located on
Commissioner Burns asked about long-term oversight of the
property. Staff responded that long term
management is required by the bond regulators and the State. The Agency’s portfolio management department has
staff assigned to monitor multi-family
projects as well.
Commissioner Burruss asked whether tenants are noticed
about inspection of the property. Staff
confirmed that they are given proper notice.
Commissioner Fowler asked how maintenance issues are
handled. Staff responded that
“fix it” notices are sent out and staff will increase the number of maintenance
checks on the site if they
deem it necessary until the problem is resolved.
Commissioner Shah asked about public transportation at
this location. Staff responded that the
project is located close to a bus route.
Commissioner Stivers thanked the developer for taking on
this project.
Commissioner Chan asked about the general character of
the neighborhood. Staff responded that
the area is a mixture of commercial properties, single family homes and multi-family complexes.
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff
recommendation for the Pinewood
Apartments project. The votes were as follows:
AYES: Burns,
Burruss, Chan, Coriano. Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
5.
Approval Of Tax-Exempt Bonds For
Steve Lierly of
the Housing Policy and Development Division presented
the item which recommended approval
of tax-exempt bond funding for Logan Park Apartments located on
Commissioner Burruss asked about the reason for the
dilapidation at the complex. Staff
indicated that the complex is not overly dilapidated – just somewhat
deteriorated due to normal wear
and tear. The rehabilitation proposed will upgrade the current conditions.
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff
recommendation for the Logan Park
Apartments Project. The votes were as follows:
AYES: Burns,
Burruss, Chan, Coriano. Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
6. Pass for Publication Ordinances to
Comply with Senate Bill 53 and 1809 in all City Redevelopment Areas
7.
Pass for
Publication Ordinances to Comply with Senate Bills 53 and 1809 in All
Sarah Hansen from the Community Development Division
presented items 6 and 7 together which
recommend approval of ordinances to comply with Senate Bills 53 and 1809 in all City and County
redevelopment areas.
Commissioner Fowler asked if the ordinances change any of
the redevelopment area requirements.
Staff responded that the ordinances do not change anything relating to the redevelopment areas – they simply
bring them into compliance with current laws.
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff
recommendation for the SB53
and SB1809 Ordinances item listed above. The votes were as follows:
AYES: Burns,
Burruss, Chan, Coriano. Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
8.
Approval of
Agency Loan for the
City
Report
9.
Approval of
Agency Loan for the
Alan Saunders of the Housing Policy and Development Division presented the
item which recommends approval of the
Martin Luther King Village Apartment project proposed
by Mercy Housing.
Commissioner Burruss asked about mitigation measures for
the day workers who tend to
congregate in the area and the market that sells alcohol.
Steven Dawes from Mercy Housing commented that there is a
soundwall being constructed as
part of this project to shield it from the freeway. He also explained that there is an access road that will be
constructed as part of this project in response to a question from Commissioner Coriano.
Commissioner Coriano asked about the project cost. Steve
Dawes commented that this
project is slightly higher in cost due to the specialized nature of the
construction.
Commissioner Fowler asked about transit service to the
site. Staff explained that there is
a bus route on
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff
recommendation for the Martin
Luther King Village Apartment project. The votes were as follows:
AYES: Burns,
Chan, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.
NOES: Burruss, Coriano.
ABSENT: None.
WORKSHOP
10. Mixed Income Housing Ordinance
Commissioner Fowler assumed the chair position for this item and
for the remainder of the meeting.
Cindy Cavanaugh and Emily Halcon of the Housing Policy and
Development Division presented the power point regarding the Mixed Income
Housing ordinance.
John Foley from Sacramento Self Help Housing recommended that
inclusionary housing be expanded citywide. He recommended more housing options
for extremely low income individuals and hoped that this discussion can
continue. He also indicated that he is supportive of the proposed changes to
the homeownership policy. Commissioner Fowler suggested that written comments
might be helpful on this matter.
Commissioner Stivers asked about the timeline for the bigger
picture discussion for this item.
Commissioner Stivers asked about the public participation process
for the amendment to the mixed income ordinance.
Commissioners Burruss and Coriano requested that, during the
housing element process, the City pay particular attention to the siting of
housing for extremely low income individuals.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Laurie Weir presented the
Executive Director’s report for Anne Moore.
Reports relating to follow up on issues at the Shasta Hotel, the
Quarterly Community and
Housing Development Report, and the 5H/Section 32 reports were
distributed to the
Commission.
Laurie indicated that a report on the Enterprise Zone statistics
would be distributed to the
Commission in May.
Laurie reviewed the upcoming calendar of events which included: the
Rebuilding Together
work day on Saturday April 28th from 8-4 in the
Meadowview Community.
Finally, Laurie indicated that the repairs to the Housing
Authority property on Sumac in Oak
Park would be completed by August.
ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Hoag asked if the Housing Authority is planning to
sell any property to the Sheriff’s department. LaShelle Dozier responded that
this is not currently planned.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to be
conducted, Vice-Chair Fowler adjourned the meeting at
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AGENCY
CLERK