SYNOPSIS Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission January 16, 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, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Stivers ABSENT: Chan, Shah STAFF PRESENT: Vickie Smith, La Shelle Dozier, Dana Phillips, MaryLiz Paulson, Lisa Bates, Don Cavier, Greg Wessel, Sandy Piekarski, Celia Yniguez, Nick Chhotu, Chris Pahule APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Fowler announced that item number 6 would be continued to February 6, 2008. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ron Emslie – asked if Regent Development has been in contact with staff. Claira McKeithern – questioned whether or not the Regent project was moving forward. Robin Ware – complimented Ron and Claira on their work in the community. Chris Pahule, Assistant Director, indicated that the agreement with Regent Development has expired and that he will report back to the Commission on the status of this project at the next meeting. CONSENT 2. Various Actions Associated With Parcels 1-A, 2-A, And 3 Located In The Mather Commerce Center 3. Funding Augmentation Of The Winters Street/Bell Avenue Roadway Improvement Project In The McClellan Redevelopment Area Commissioner Burruss asked about the reason for increasing the number of soccer fields at Mather for item number 2. Greg Wessel, Assistant Director, responded that they need more soccer fields to accommodate the demand from users. These are multi-use fields that also can be used for softball. SHRC Synopsis January 16, 2008 The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the consent calendar items listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Stivers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Chan, Shah. BUSINESS 4. Historic Oak Park Infill Strategy Request for Proposals Celia Yniguez from the Housing and Community Development Division presented the item. Commissioner Fowler questioned how staff arrived at the cost estimate for the project. Celia indicated that they consulted with the City to assist with the cost estimate. Commissioner Burruss asked if the Police Athletic League (PAL) building will be demolished in this plan. Chris Pahule, Assistant Director, responded that all options will be explored, and that demolition of the building will not necessarily take place. Commissioner Coriano asked if there is another master planning effort taking place in Oak Park. Chris indicated that there is another plan underway in South Oak Park that is not a part of this project. Commissioner Otto asked about the dissenting vote on the RAC. Celia indicated that there were concerns about entering into an agreement to fund another study. Ron Emslie indicated that he is frustrated with this project and does not support it. Claira McKeithern indicated that the city needs to re-open the PAL building. Robin Ware expressed support for the efforts of Ron and Claira. The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Stivers. NOES: Coriano, Dean, Hoag, Otto. ABSENT: Chan, Shah. SHRC Synopsis January 16, 2008 5. Disposition and Development Agreement for the Transfer of Fifteen (15) Redevelopment Agency Owned Vacant Parcels to the Housing Authority for the Subsequent Sale and Development of Single Family Homes Celia Yniguez from the Housing and Community Development Division presented the item. Commissioner Gore asked about the no votes from the RAC on this item. Celia explained that there was some concern about the additional resources from the project that would go to the Housing Authority. Commissioner Otto asked about the need to have the Housing Authority be the lead on this project. Celia indicated that the Redevelopment Agency is unable to take profit from the sale of these properties due to the fact that they were purchased with tax-exempt bond funds. Commissioner Burruss asked about the timeline for the project. Celia indicated that the RFP would be released after the project received Council approval. Assuming that the applicants are qualified and able to undertake the project, the work could begin after the official selection was made. Commissioner Stivers indicated that he supported the project with a one-year timeline. The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Coriano, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Stivers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Chan, Shah. 6. Acquistion Of Property, Auburn Boulevard And Garfield Avenue Item continued to February 6, 2008 SPECIAL PRESENTATION 7. City Sustainability Master Plan Update Keith Roberts from the City’s General Services Division reviewed the City’s Sustainability Master Plan. SHRC Synopsis January 16, 2008 Commissioner Burruss asked about the public outreach that was conducted for this plan. Keith Roberts indicated that there were neighborhood meetings held in each of the four neighborhood service areas. 8. Commendation for Commissioner Cyril Shah Postponed until the next meeting due to the absence of Commissioner Shah. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following items: 1) Activities Calendar 2) Cyril Shah and his wife have a new baby girl named Juliet Parker Shah who was born on January 15, 2008. 3) Retirement party for Anne Moore is tomorrow at Azucar Restaurant, 1616 J Street. ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Gore – would like to discuss a possible change to the quarterly report. Congratulations were extended to Commissioner Shah and a card routed. Commissioner Stivers mentioned that the Rental Housing Inspection Program is scheduled to be implemented citywide on February 26th. Commissioners Fowler and Burruss indicated that they will evaluate the need to have future Executive committee meetings and use them as needed. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Fowler adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. ________________________ AGENCY CLERK