SYNOPSIS 

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission 
September 3, 2008 


ROLL CALL 

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order 
at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Roy Fowler. 
PRESENT: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Mohr, Morgan, Shah, 
ABSENT: Otto, Stivers 
STAFF PRESENT: Vickie Smith, La Shelle Dozier, David Levin, Nick Chhotu, Greg 

Wessel, MaryLiz Paulson, Celia Yniguez, Sandy Piekarski, Sarah Hansen, Marti 
Brown, Erika Bumgardner 
APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
Approved as presented 

APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS 

1. Synopsis – August 20, 2008 – Approved as submitted 
CITIZENS COMMENTS 
2. NONE 
CONSENT 
3. 
Locke Boarding House Project* 
The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 
item listed above. The votes were as follows: 
AYES: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Mohr, Morgan, Shah 
NOES: none 
ABSENT: Otto, Stivers 

BUSINESS 

4. 
Del Paso Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project – Acoma Street to Arden Way 
Marti Brown, Senior Planner, presented the item. 

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Commissioner Burruss asked about the future funds for the project and about the 


amount invested in the project thus far. 
Staff explained that the initial investment was necessary in order to show “project 
readiness” so that the application to SACOG would be more competitive. 


Commissioner Shah requested that staff include more information in future staff 
reports for projects of this type on contingency plans for project funds if grant 
funding is not received. 

Commissioner Gore suggested that a risk assessment be included in staff 

reports regarding the likelihood of receiving grant funds. 
Commissioner Morgan suggested that the blue glass block used for the medians 
in the first phase not be used in the future. 


The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 
item listed above. The votes were as follows: 
AYES: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Mohr, Morgan, Shah 
NOES: none 
ABSENT: Otto, Stivers 


5. 
Neighborhood Park Improvements in Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento 
Redevelopment Project Areas 
Erika Bumgardner, Associate Planner, presented the item. 
Commissioner Burruss asked if the tennis courts at Hagginwood Park would be 
replaced. Jonathon Rewers from the City department of Park and Recreation 
indicated that the tennis court would most likely be replaced with a skateboard 
park. 

AYES: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Mohr, Morgan, Shah 
NOES: none 
ABSENT: Otto, Stivers 

6. 
Allocate Funds to the Kroy Pathway Project 
Aaron Sussman, Senior Planner, presented the item. 
Chair Fowler asked if the project includes a traffic signal. Staff indicated that the 
Target store developers will be responsible to install that signal. 


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Commissioner Shah asked about personal safety on the walkway. Staff 
responded that the realignment of the pathway will help with personal safety of 
those using the walkway. Staff also indicated that cameras will be installed and 
that they are still working on who will be responsible to monitor those cameras. 

Commissioner Burruss suggested that a third camera be added to the pathway. 


The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the 
item listed above. The votes were as follows: 
AYES: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Mohr, Morgan, Shah, 


Stivers 
NOES: None 
ABSENT: Gore, Otto 


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
LaShelle Dozier reviewed the following items: 

a. Monthly calendar of events 
b. Globe Mills Grand Opening on October 1st 
c. South area tour on August 23rd 
d. Status of applications received for conventional housing program 
ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS 
Commissioner Fowler thanked staff for the tour of the south area on August 23rd . 
Commissioner Burruss asked if staff had any information on the funding from HUD for 
veterans. 

Nick Chhotu from the Housing Authority indicated that staff is following the legislation 
and will update the commission on future developments as they occur. 
ADJOURNMENT 
As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Fowler adjourned the meeting 

at 6:45 p.m. 

AGENCY CLERK