SYNOPSIS
ROLL CALL
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment
Commission meeting was called to order at
PRESENT: Burruss,
Chan, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Shah, Stivers.
ABSENT: Piatkowski
STAFF
PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
No
changes recommended to Agenda.
1. APPROVAL OF
ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS
The
action summary for
2. Citizens
Comments
Felix Huerta, AFSCME
Business Agent, commented that SHRA needs to investigate a claim of an individual
being fired for reporting a potential sexual harassment incident. This is not
acceptable as there should be no retaliation when these types of claims are
brought forward. Chair Shah indicated
that the SHRC has no direct role in employment issues, but is hopeful that the
processes that are in place will deal with this issue appropriately.
Ron Emslie commented
that he is concerned about the hiring of a person to replace
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
3. Downtown
Partnership Update
Michael Ault, Executive Director, presented an overview on
the status of the Downtown Partnership.
Commissioner Burruss asked about programs for children in
downtown. Michael Ault responded that there are some programs in area parks,
and the annual Holiday Ice Rink, but he acknowledged that they do need to add
more activities for children.
Chair Shah, Commissioner Stivers and Commissioner Chan
thanked Michael Ault for attending and for his hard work in downtown.
PUBLIC HEARING
4.
2008 Consolidated Plan for the
City of
5.
2008 Consolidated Plan for the
Greg Wessel,
Assistant Director of Community Development, presented items 4 and 5 together.
Chair Shah opened the
Public Hearing for this item.
Commissioner Burruss
expressed concern about community outreach and encouraged more meetings and
outreach in other languages. He was also concerned about lack of City and
County Department input regarding senior services and youth services.
Public Comment
Deacon Donald Clark
expressed concern about the lack of cultural competency and the lack of
community outreach. He recommended that the Agency use Faith Based
organizations for this.
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Consolidated
Plans for the City and
AYES: Burruss,
Chan, Coriano, Fowler, Hoag, Shah, Stivers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Piatkowski.
NOT PRESENT
TO VOTE: Dean, Gore.
WORKSHOP
6. 2008
Agency Budget – Housing Authority Budget
La
Shelle Dozier, Nick Chhotu and Mary Liz Paulson presented the overview of the
2008 Housing Authority Budget.
Commissioner
Stivers asked for a clarification on the term “stop-loss” which staff provided.
Commissioner
Coriano asked when the benchmarking would begin. Staff indicated that it begins
Commissioner
Coriano asked if portability will be eliminated. Staff indicated that all
vouchers from other cities must be absorbed.
Chair
Shah questioned the operating budget shortfall. Don Cavier indicated that there
is a potential $1.3 million shortfall in 2008. HUD is only funding 83% of the
actual entitlement based on the formula allocation.
Public
Comment
Ron
Emslie commented that he hopes that Housing Authority staff is encouraged to
work harder in the future on the maintenance of the units in
Donald
Clark asked if a voucher from another Housing Authority can be refused by a
Housing Authority in another city. MaryLiz Paulson indicated that it is
unlawful for a Housing Authority to deny a person to use a voucher from another
jurisdiction.
Felix
Huerta, AFSCME Business Agent, made the following comments:
1.
AFSCME was told that the asset based
management changes needed to be in effect last year, which was not true. There
were two complaints of unfair labor practices as a result.
2.
Part time employees are working full
time and are not compensated.
3.
Employees are working out of class and
are not compensated.
4.
Questioned whether any employees have
actually received employment through resident training program.
5.
Work that has been shifted to
contractors has not saved SHRA any money.
Commissioner
Burruss asked for a clarification about whether asset based management was
required by HUD. Staff indicated that this was a requirement in order to
continue to receive funding.
Commissioner
Burruss asked if AFSCME’s complaints have been taken to HUD. Mr. Huerta
indicated that he requested that SHRA staff accompany him to HUD, but staff was
unwilling to do so.
Dana Phillips,
SHRA Legal Counsel, indicated that if the issues raised above are legitimate
grievances, there is a process in place to deal with these concerns.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Anne Moore reviewed the calendar of events.
Anne indicated that there would be an SHRC Executive Committee meeting
on
October 10th.
Anne indicated that there is a City Council Workshop on SHRA on
October 9th at
Commissioners are welcome to attend.
ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Hoag asked how Sam Burns was doing. Anne indicated
that he is still
doing as well as can be expected and is resting at home.
Commissioner Stivers asked about the status of filling the space
in Riverview formerly
occupied by the Deli.
this point, though they continue to advertise.
Chair Shah congratulated LaShelle Dozier on her appointment to
interim Executive
Director.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to be
conducted, Chairperson Shah adjourned the meeting at
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AGENCY CLERK