SYNOPSIS

 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission

                       August 15, 2007

 

ROLL CALL

 

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

 

PRESENT:                Chan, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Piatkowski, Shah, Stivers.

 

ABSENT:                   Burns, Burruss.

 

STAFF PRESENT:   Vickie Smith, Lisa Bates, La Shelle Dozier, Dana Phillips, Chris Pahule, Cindy Cavanaugh, Larry Goins, MaryLiz Paulson, Diane Luther

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA   

 

Agenda approved as submitted.

 

 

1.      APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS

 

The action summary for August 1, 2007 was approved with one correction to item #4.

 

2.         Citizens Comments

 

Gil Morgen from the Resident’s Advisory Board introduced Deborah Surratt who is the new 2nd Vice President on the board.

 

CONSENT

 

3.                  McClellan Technology Incubator (MTI) Amendment of Leases and Operating Agreement and approval of MTI Building 355 Operating Agreement with McClellan Business Park LLC *

 

4.         Marysville and Los Robles Site Request for Qualifications *

 

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

 

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

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burns, Burruss.

 

 

INFORMATION

 

5.         Six Month Progress Report on the 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness –      Diane Luther

 

Lisa Bates, Director of Housing and Community Development, introduced Diane Luther who presented an overview of the progress on the 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness over the last six months.

 

Commissioner Gore thanked Diane for her efforts.

 

Chair Shah asked about the location of the SRO units described in the six month report. Lisa Bates indicated that these units are located in the Hotel Berry, the YWCA project, and the property at 7th and H.

 

 

6.                  Homeless Program DVD, Ruth McKenzie – County Department of Human     Assistance

 

Lisa Bates introduced Ruth McKenzie from the County’s Department of Human Assistance (DHA) who showed the Commission a video prepared by DHA staff that gave an overview of the recent homeless count in Sacramento.

 

           

7.         County Affordable Housing Program Update – Cindy Cavanaugh

 

 

Cindy Cavanaugh, Assistant Director in the Housing and Community Development Division, gave an overview of the proposed changes to the County’s affordable housing ordinance pursuant to the draft Lawsuit Settlement Agreement with the Building Industry Association.

 

Chair Shah clarified that a “credit” can only be used in the same community where the development occurs.

 

Chair Shah asked if the Commission has a role in approving any changes to the ordinance. Dana Phillips, Agency Legal Counsel, responded that they do not have a role as this is a County ordinance that the Agency had no role in approving.

Commissioner Fowler asked how to determine “readiness”. Dana Phillips commented that developers should produce site plans, environmental clearances, and those types of documents to show readiness.

 

Commissioner Stivers commented that he is comfortable with the Extremely Low-Income (ELI) buy-down process and encouraged staff to consider using the Housing Trust Fund if developer fees are not available for these projects.

 

Commissioner Dean asked about the implications of the ELI buy-down requirement. Cindy Cavanaugh responded that the developer is required to come up with funds for the gap and that costs are not reduced.

 

Commissioner Chan asked if there was still a public process for the rezone. Cindy Cavanaugh responded that there is still an entitlement process for each project.

             

Linda Roberts commented on this item and other items on the agenda together. Her comments included:

 

1)     Caution that cops and sheriffs going along on the homeless count can intimidate people and that homeless persons have had their possessions thrown away during the count;

2)     Concern that homeless individuals are not eligible for the housing choice voucher program because they have no address;

3)     Unacceptable that individuals who participated in the process of drafting this ordinance were not included in the settlement discussion. Opposed to the “buy down” proposal.

 

Commissioner Stivers proposed that the Commission adopt a motion supporting limiting acreage credits to 20 percent of the affordable units within a development.  Commissioner Gore seconded the motion. The votes were as follows:

 

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

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSTAIN:      Coriano

 

            ABSENT:       Burns, Burruss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

La Shelle Dozier presented the Executive Director’s report as Executive Director, Anne

Moore, was out of town. La Shelle reviewed the activities calendar and reported that:

 

·        Commissioners received a copy of an informational packet about foreclosures in the Sacramento area.

 

·        Commissioners were given updated binders which include new phone books, an organization chart, updated information on the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, and the current Redevelopment Area Implementation Plans.

 

·        Sam Burns is at home resting and that commissioners should contact him to send him their good wishes.

 

·        Tom Burruss is out of the hospital and is recovering well.  He hopes to return in September.

 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

 

None

 

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