SYNOPSIS

 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission

July 18, 2007

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

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

 

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

 

ABSENT:       Burns, Burruss.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA   

 

Agenda approved as submitted.

 

1.                APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS

 

The action summary for June 20, 2007 was approved as submitted.

 

2.                                    Citizens Comments

 

Ron Emslie commented that he is still concerned about the condition of the Oak Park Duplexes. He also commented that he had concerns about the procedure for the inspection of units in the HCV program and how it compares with the City’s rental housing inspection program.

 

Anne Moore, SHRA Executive Director, stated that the Commission has been given a status report updating them on the condition of the duplexes which identifies the issues and a timeline for coming back to allocate funds for the repairs. She also said that staff would report back at the next meeting with information about the inspection procedure.

 

Clara McKeithern again stated her concerns about the properties in Oak Park owned by Kevin Johnson.  Chris Pahule from the Community Development Division indicated that staff had spoken with St. Hope representatives who indicated that they are working on a business plan which will outline a timeline for development of their sites. The plan should be done in the next few months.

 

Chair Shah requested a detailed report back on the collaboration of St. Hope and the Agency on sites in Oak Park.

 

Tom Pratt and Homen Toner commented that Stanford Market is a problem now that the Washington Market has been demolished and they would like to see that market closed as well.

 

Chris Pahule indicated that he will pass on the information about the problems at Stanford Market to the Sacramento Police department. He indicated that they are developing a plan for the MLK Corridor which will help with the problems in the area as well. Anne Moore mentioned that a federal Weed and Seed Grant has been awarded to Oak Park which is also a positive step for the area.

 

CONSENT

 

3.                                          BEGIN Program Applications – City

4.                                          BEGIN Program Applications – County

5.                                          Lease Addendum #3 for the Property Located at 1210 G Street (HCV)

6.                                          Northern Sacramento Enterprise Zone EIR and Project Adoption*

7.                                          Agreement for Services with Rebuilding Together for Rebuilding Dreams  – City

8.                                          Transfer of $75,000 to Rebuilding Together for the Rebuilding Dreams Project in      the Fruitridge-Pocket Neighborhood – County

9.                                          Replacement Housing Plan for 1022 and 1030 Del Paso Boulevard

10.                                     Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Comprehensive Annual                      Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2006 – City

11.                                     Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Comprehensive Annual     Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2006 – County

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the consent calendar items listed above.  The votes were as follows:

 

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

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burns, Burruss

 

BUSINESS

 

12.             Approval of Loan and Standby Payment Agreement for Colonia San Martin Apartments

 

Richard Marsh of Housing Development presented the item.

 

Commissioner Coriano expressed concern about the lack of diversity in the income levels for this project. Richard Marsh explained that this particular project focuses on low-income persons with AIDS, which is why the income levels are not diversified.

 

Commissioner Chan asked about the types of structures that are located near this property and if this type of project affects property values in the area.  Richard Marsh explained that there are a variety of residential types of housing near this project and that he has found no evidence to suggest that property values would be negatively affected by this project.

 

Rebecca Hipilido asked how often this project would be inspected. Jim Hare indicated that the project would be inspected once a year unless there are problems; then it would be inspected more frequently.

           

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Loan and Standby Payment Agreement for Colonia San Martin Apartments. The votes were as follows:

 

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

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burns, Burruss

 

13.                                     Commission Ad Hoc meeting policy 

 

Commissioner Shah reviewed a proposed policy regarding Ad Hoc briefings that David Levin from SHRA’s legal staff had prepared. This policy would require that the commission and members of the public be notified that an Ad Hoc briefing of the commission took place on a specific item.

           

            The Commission voted to recommend approval of the proposed Ad Hoc briefing change as recommended by SHRA’s legal staff. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Chan, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSTAIN:      Coriano

 

            ABSENT:       Burns, Burruss

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION - Downtown Update – David Spaur, City Economic Development Department

 

David Spaur reviewed a power point presentation about the City’s Economic

Development Strategy for Downtown.

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

Anne Moore mentioned that the commission had received the Quarterly Report and the

5H/Section 32 Report. She also mentioned that the commission had received an article

about the status of Federal Housing Aid.

 

A new commissioner has been appointed by Supervisor Don Nottoli. His name is

Dennis Dean and he will begin serving on August 1st.

 

Anne will be out on vacation and will miss the August 1st and August 15th meetings.

Lisa Bates and LaShelle Dozier will cover the meetings in her absence.

 

Anne indicated that Sam Burns is at home resting and that commissioners should contact him to send him their good wishes. Tom Burruss is also ill and is expected back at the end of August.

 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

 

Commissioner Shah mentioned that he is interested in re-establishing an Executive Committee for the Commission.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Shah expressed his best wishes for Sam Burns and adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. 

 

 

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                                                                                    AGENCY CLERK