SYNOPSIS 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission 
March 5, 2008 


ROLL CALL 


The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order 
at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Roy Fowler. 
PRESENT: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Otto, Shah, 


Stivers, (one vacancy) 
ABSENT: Dean 
STAFF PRESENT: Vickie Smith, LaShelle Dozier, Michael Voss, MaryLiz Paulson, Lisa 

Bates, Nick Chhotu, Christine Weichert, Jeree Glasser-Hedrick, Erik Gropp, Wayne 
Whitley, Chris Pahule, Celia Yniguez, Jim Shields, Matt Hertel, Mary Lyon 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
Chair Fowler announced that item number four was being moved to the business 
calendar, and that item number five would be heard last on the agenda. 

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CHAIR 
Review of Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission Committees – Chair 

Fowler reviewed the committees attached to the SHRA Commission and made note of 
the following committee assignments: 
Loan Committee – Cyril Shah (Chair), Bill Chan, Dennis Dean (alternate) 


Executive Committee – Roy Fowler (Chair), Tom Burruss (Vice-Chair), Cyril Shah, Mark 
Stivers, Verne Gore 
APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS 


1. 
Synopsis – February 19, 2008 – approved as submitted 
2. 
CITIZENS COMMENTS 
None. 

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CONSENT 

3. Small Business Enterprise Program Annual Report 
The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 
item listed above. The votes were as follows: 
AYES: Burruss, Chan, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Shah, Stivers. 
NOES: None. 
ABSENT: Dean. 
Not Present To Vote: Coriano, Otto. 


BUSINESS 

4. Oak Park Exterior Rebate Program Expansion 
Matt Hertel from the Housing and Community Development Division presented 
the item. 
Commissioner Burruss asked how much is currently allocated to the program. 


Matt responded that there is currently $200,000 allocated to the Oak Park 
Exterior Rebate Program. 

Terrence Johnson spoke in support of the proposed allocation. 
Commissioner Shah commented that the City also has other funds available for 
historic building renovations. 


The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 
item listed above. The votes were as follows: 
AYES: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Shah, 
Stivers. 
NOES: None. 
ABSENT: Dean. 
Not present to vote: Otto. 


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5. 
Construction of Phases I, II, and IV of the George Sim Community Center 
Expansion Project (LT51, L13000200) and Allocation of Army Depot 
Redevelopment Funds 
Chris Pahule, Assistant Director of Housing and Community Development, 
presented the item. 

Cynthia Kranz, City of Sacramento Facilities Manager, also presented. 

Commissioner Burruss asked if the flooring at the George Sim center will be 
similar to what was installed at the Pannell Community Center. Staff indicated 
that the flooring will be similar to a facility in Roseville. 

Commissioner Fowler asked about the vote of the Redevelopment Advisory 
Committee for this item. Celia Yniguez, Redevelopment Manager, informed the 
Commission that the vote from the RAC was a unanimous vote in favor of the 
project. 

Commissioner Morgan asked if the pool near the Community Center would be 
upgraded. Staff responded that the pool would only receive minor upgrades at 
this time due to budget constraints. 

Commissioner Otto spoke in favor of assisting the area with infill sidewalks and 
bike lanes. 

The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 
item listed above. The votes were as follows: 

AYES: 
Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Otto, 
Stivers. 

NOES: 
None. 

ABSENT: 
Dean. 

Not present to vote: 
Shah. 

6. 
Approval of Tax-Exempt Bonds, Agency Loan, and Fee Reduction for 
Copperstone Village 1 Apartments 
Erik Gropp from the Housing and Community Development Division presented 
the item. 

Commissioner Shah asked if bond insurance was necessary for this project. Staff 
responded that insurance is not necessary for privately placed bonds and that 
these bonds are the responsibility of the developer. 


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Commissioner Burruss asked about the amenities in the area. Staff responded 
that there is a transit station within one half mile, a Target store within one half 
mile and a Foods Co grocery also in the area. 

The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 
item listed above. The votes were as follows: 
AYES: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Shah, Stivers. 
NOES: None. 
ABSENT: Dean. 
ABSTAIN: Otto 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 

LaShelle Dozier reviewed the following items: 
1) Activities Calendar 
2) Foreclosure Workshop in Oak Park on March 24th 
3) Reminder that vacant housing authority tenant seat on the Commission closes on 

March 15th . 
4) Noted that the City voted to name an exhibit hall at the convention center after 
former Commissioner Sam Burns. 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS 
Commissioner Stivers announced that the City Council approved a citywide Rental 
Housing Inspection Program and thanked the Commission for their hard work on this. 

ADJOURNMENT 
As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Fowler adjourned the meeting 
at 6:55 p.m. 

AGENCY CLERK