SYNOPSIS

 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission      

November 14, 2007

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

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

 

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

 

ABSENT:                   Coriano, Dean (excused), Gore (excused), Shah (excused)

 

STAFF PRESENT:  Vickie Smith, La Shelle Dozier, Jim Shields, Greg Wessel, Satoshi Matsuda, Christine Weichert, David Levin, MaryLiz Paulson, Nick Chhotu, Carly Huston, Chris Pahule, La Shelle Dozier, Sandy Piekarski, Diana Sasser, Ray Ashby.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA   

 

Item 4 was continued to December 5, 2007.

 

1.                  Citizens Comments

 

            No Citizen Comments


CONSENT

 

2.         Modifications to the Stockton Boulevard Redevelopment Advisory Committee           Membership Categories – City report

 

3.         Modifications to the Stockton Boulevard Redevelopment Advisory Committee           Membership Categories – County report

 

4.         Meeting Stipend Increase for Redevelopment Advisory Committees *

 

5.         Annual Report on Residential Hotels

 

6.         Relocation Plan and Replacement Housing Plan for 3012 and 3030 Redding

            Avenue

 

7.         Resolution of Just Compensation for the Acquisition Of 3150 21st Avenue –    County report

 

8.                  Resolution of Just Compensation for the Acquisition Of 3150 21st Avenue – City

            Report

 

9.                  Fruitridge Road Streetscape Improvements Project Phase II

 

10.             Approval of Standby Payment Agreement Modification For The Cottages At McClellan

Commissioner Otto inquired about items #2 and #3 and asked why the number of members wasn’t just decreased if they were having trouble recruiting.

Chris Pahule, Assistant Director, responded that many options were discussed, but this seemed to be the best option given that the primary goal was still having adequate representation from the neighborhood.

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the consent items listed above with the exception of item 4 which was continued to December 5, 2007. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

 

11.             Inclusionary Housing Plan for the Railyards

 

Jim Hare introduced Robin Donohue from Myers Nave who are representing Thomas Enterprises for this project.

 

Commissioner Stivers thanked Robin Donohue for bringing this item to the Commission.

 

Commissioner Burruss commented that he hoped to see a pedestrian oriented community and integration of multi-family units into the Railyards development.

 

Commisisoner Chan asked how the affordability is met in the project. Robin Donohue indicated that the requirement would be met in each separate phase. 

 

Commissioner Hoag commented that they need to ensure that there are adequate amenities for the elderly.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

12.       Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Vacant Portions of Various Properties within       Del Paso Nuevo

 

Diana Sasser, Management Analyst, presented the item.

 

Commissioner Chan asked when owners were notified that SHRA was interested in their properties. 

Christine Weichert, Assistant Director, responded that owners were notified when required by law at the beginning of each phase, not at the beginning of the entire project.

 

Commissioner Burruss asked how SHRA will ensure that building built by private owners will be of high quality.

 

Diana Sasser responded that there is a Special Planning Area in Del Paso Nuevo which requires that all homes constructed in the area be built to a high standard.

 

Commission Hoag asked if the Agency has used eminent domain in the past.

 

Diana Sasser indicated that eminent domain has been used in Del Paso Nuevo in the past, but it has been used very sparingly and only as a last resort.

 

Commissioner Otto asked about the purpose of the resolution of necessity.

 

David Levin, Agency Legal Counsel, responded that the resolution of necessity is the required first step in any condemnation proceeding.

 

Diana Casey, property owner in Del Paso Nuevo, indicated that she needed information about what she can do with her property once it’s been rezoned and infrastructure is installed.

 

Staff indicated that they will work with Ms. Casey to make sure that she understands how any changes in the area will impact her ability to develop on her property.

 

Commissioner Stivers indicated that it is his opinion that the current multi-family unit development on the property can remain in perpetuity.

 

Commissioner Burruss asked to have a report back on how the Casey’s issues were addressed.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Vacant Portions of Various Properties within Del Paso Nuevo. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

BUSINESS

 

13.       65th Street and Broadway Detention Basin Funding Agreements

 

Chris Pahule, Assistant Director, presented the item.

Commissioner Burruss inquired about the status of acquiring homes in the area.

 

Chris Pahule responded that SHRA now owns three of the properties and are negotiating to buy the fourth property.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the 65th Street and Broadway Detention Basin Funding Agreements. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

14.       Acquistion Of Property, Auburn Boulevard And Garfield Boulevard

 

Greg Ptucha, Management Analyst, presented the item.

 

Commissioner Burruss expressed concern about the lack of transit service at the site and about whether this was an appropriate site for this type of development.

 

Commissioner Otto expressed support for the project.

 

Commissioner Chan echoed the concerns expressed by Commissioner Burruss.

 

Commissioner Hoag asked for a clarification on the number of units in the project.

 

Christine Weichert, Assistant Director, indicated that the exact number is not known at this time since the development team has not been selected.

 

Commissioner Stivers said that, although he supported the project, he did have some concerns about the financial risk to the Agency. 

 

The Commission voted to not approve the staff recommendation for the Acquistion Of Property, Auburn Boulevard And Garfield Boulevard. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Fowler, Otto, Stivers.

                                               

            NOES:            Burruss, Hoag, Piatkowski.

 

            ABSTAIN:      Chan.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

The Commission took a second vote to re-consider the Acquistion Of Property, Auburn Boulevard And Garfield Boulevard at the December 5, 2007 SHRA Commission meeting. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

15.       Approval of Budget Augmentation for the Colonia San Martin Apartments Project      to Fund Design Enhancements

 

Jim Hare, Assistant Director, presented the item.

 

Commissioner Burruss commented that staff should make sure that a trash can is placed near that bus shelter that is adjacent to the development.

 

Commissioner Stivers commented that he is concerned about the precedent set by allocating funds to this type of allocation which does not create any new affordable units.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Budget Augmentation for Colonia San Martin Apartments Project to Fund Design Enhancements. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

16.       Authorization For The Issuance Of Sacramento County Tax Allocation Revenue         Bonds And Approval Of Related Documents for the Mather/McClellan, Stockton    Boulevard and North Sacramento Redevelopment Areas

 

Satoshi Matsuda, Director of Finance, presented items 16 and 17 together.

 

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Authorization For The Issuance Of Sacramento County Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds And Approval Of Related Documents for the Mather/McClellan, Stockton             Boulevard and North Sacramento Redevelopment Areas. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

17.             Authorization to Enter into Loan Agreements for the North Sacramento and Stockton Boulevard Project Areas with the Sacramento County Public Financing Authority and to Amend the Stockton Boulevard Advance Repayment Agreement

The Commission voted to recommend approval of the Authorization to Enter into Loan Agreements for the North Sacramento and Stockton Boulevard Project Areas with the Sacramento County Public Financing Authority and to Amend the Stockton Boulevard Advance Repayment Agreement. The votes were as follows:

 

AYES:             Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Otto, Piatkowski, Stivers

                                               

            NOES:            None.

 

            ABSENT:       Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Shah

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following items:

1)     Activities Calendar

2)     Reviewed amended schedule for SHRC meetings and announced that the final meeting of the year will be on December 5th at the Twin Rivers (Dos Rios) Housing Development.

3)     Announced that Julius Piatkowski’s term on the commission will end on December 31, 2007 and thanked him for his service.

4)     Announced that Commissioner Shah is doing well following his hip surgery.

 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

 

Commissioner Fowler asked if staff had followed up on the e-mail that was sent to the commissioners from the HCV client that was having difficulties with the program.

 

La Shelle Dozier responded that staff did follow up with this client.

 

Commissioner Stivers asked if the City and County of Sacramento have considered using tent cities for the homeless as they have in other areas.

 

La Shelle responded that the current strategy is to use motel vouchers and to open the Cal Expo shelter early to provide housing for the homeless. She indicated that staff would provide a more thorough report back on this at the next meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

As there was no further business to be conducted, Vice-Chair Fowler adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.                                                             

 

 

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                                                                                                AGENCY CLERK