SYNOPSIS

 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission      

October 17, 2007

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

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

 

PRESENT:                Chan, Dean, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

 

ABSENT:                   Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Shah

 

STAFF PRESENT:  Vickie Smith, Anne Moore, Jim Shields, Greg Wessel, Satoshi Matsuda, Bernadette Austin, Christine Weichert, David Levin, Don Cavier, Larry Goins, MaryLiz Paulson, Nick Chhotu,

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA   

 

Items 8 and 9 will be moved ahead of items 6 and 7.  

 

1.      APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS

 

The action summary for October 3, 2007 was approved as presented.

 

2.         Citizens Comments

 

Vice-Chair Fowler welcomed Kristan Otto to the Commission.

 

Claira McKeithern commented that she was disappointed that SHRA was not able to do more about the properties in Oak Park owned by Kevin Johnson.

 

Ron Emslie commented that he was unclear why SHRA can bond against Tax Increment if they are not sure of the income stream. Commissioner Stivers offered to talk to Mr. Emslie about this after the meeting.

 

Felix Huerta, AFSCME Business Agent, indicated that he is still waiting for information regarding an October 2nd public records request. He also said that since SHRA staff did not attend the informal unfair labor practice hearing, a formal hearing will now need to be set.

 

Robin Ware congratulated Ron Emslie and Claira McKeithern for their work in Oak Park.

 

 

 

 

CONSENT

3.         Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with CalPERS to join the California

            Employer’s Retiree Benefit Trust Program*

 

4.         Stockton Boulevard Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 3b – City

 

5.                  Stockton Boulevard Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 3b - County

 

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

 

AYES:             Chan, Dean, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers.

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Shah.

 

BUSINESS

6.         2008 One-Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) funded projects and programs, and Amendment of Prior Action Plans for the City of Sacramento

 

7.         Approval of the 2008 One-Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME),            American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI), Emergency Shelter Grant     (ESG) Programs for the County of Sacramento; Amend Various Years’ Action             Plans; And Amend The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency     (SHRA) Budget

 

            Greg Wessel, Assistant Director, presented the two items together. As there             were no questions, the Commission voted to recommend approval of items 6   and 7 listed above. The votes were as follows:

 

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

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Shah.

 

            ABSTAIN:      Otto

 

 

 

 

8.         Memorandum of Understanding with Sacramento Regional Transit District for the

            65th Street Station Block Transit Oriented Development Project

 

            Chris Pahule, Assistant Director, presented the item. As there were no questions,

            the Commission voted to recommend approval of item 8 listed above. The votes       were as follows:

 

AYES:             Chan, Dean, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers.

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Shah.

 

9.         Approval of Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bond and Agency Loan for Southcrest

            Apartments

 

            Bernadette Austin, Housing Finance Analyst, presented the item.

 

            Commissioner Chan asked about existing loans on the property. Staff responded     that the current owner has HUD loans and has the option to prepay their loan, so          it would no longer be affordable if it remains with the current owner. Under the             new ownership the property will remain affordable for 55 years.

 

            The Commission voted to recommend approval of item 9 listed above. The votes     were as follows:

 

AYES:             Chan, Dean, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers.

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Burruss, Coriano, Gore, Shah.

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

Anne Moore, SHRA Executive Director, reviewed the following items:

1)     Activities Calendar

2)     5H/Section 32 report

3)     Packet from October 9th City Council workshop

4)     Reviewed amended schedule for November SHRC meetings and announced that the final meeting of the year will be on December 5th.

 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

 

Vice-Chair Fowler thanked staff for their participation at the Executive Committee.

 

Commissioner Stivers asked when the vacant unit turnover report would be presented to the Commission.  Nick Chhotu, Assistant Director for the Housing Authority, indicated it would be brought to the commission in December.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

As there was no further business to be conducted, Vice-Chair Fowler adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.                                                             

 

 

 

                                                                                                ________________________

                                                                                                AGENCY CLERK