SYNOPSIS Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission January 7, 2009 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, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Shah, Stivers (one vacancy) ABSENT: Coriano, Otto STAFF PRESENT: Vickie Smith, La Shelle Dozier, Christine Weichert, David Levin, MaryLiz Paulson, Lisa Bates, Chris Pahule, Nick Chhotu, Robert Stitt, Greg Wessel, Sandy Piekarski, Molly Oser, Matt Hertel, Celia Yniguez APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as submitted. LaShelle Dozier announced that Commissioner Arnold Mohr passed away on January 3rd at his home. 1. APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS The action summary for December 3, 2008 was approved as submitted. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ron Emslie complimented staff on the management of the Oak Park Housing. He indicated that he is still concerned about the Quality of Life project and the Regency Project. La Shelle Dozier commented that outside counsel has been assigned to assist with the Regency project. BUSINESS 3. Approve Project And Funding For Mather Utility, Roadway, And Site Studies And Design Work And Approve Reallocation Of Funds From Inactive Programs Sandy Piekarski, Redevelopment Planner, presented the item. Tom Burruss asked for a description of the study area which staff provided. SHRC Synopsis January 7, 2009 The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Chan, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Shah NOES: none ABSENT: Coriano, Otto ABSTAIN: Stivers 4. Allocation of Funds to the Power Inn Road Street Enhancement Project – Final Design (T15078000) Aaron Sussman, Redevelopment Planner, presented the item. Commissioner Shah asked if the community had been involved in this process. Staff indicated that they had. Commissioner Shah asked about the coordination with the Railroad on the project. Staff indicated that City staff has been in contact with the Railroad and that they seem supportive of the concept. Commissioner Shah asked for a description of how the expenses for the project were split between the two redevelopment areas which staff provided. The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Chan, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Shah, Stivers NOES: none ABSENT: Coriano, Otto ABSTAIN: Burruss 5. Owner Participation Agreement with NeighborWorks Homeownership Center for the Acquisition of Jay & Gee Market and Relocation Plan Robert Stitt, Management Analyst, presented the item. Commissioner Burruss asked if the owner had agreed to relinquish his liquor license. Staff responded that they had agreed to this provision. Commissioner Chan expressed concerns that the project seems too costly. SHRC Synopsis January 7, 2009 Commissioner Shah expressed support for the project and the benefits that the community would receive by moving the liquor store. Clara McKeithern, Oak Park resident, indicated that the values in the area are lower than the $160,000 that staff indicates will be the selling price of the unit. Ron Emslie, Oak Park resident, indicated that liquor is still being sold in Oak Park – just moved elsewhere. Terrence Johnson of the Oak Park PAC indicated his support for the project. Commissioner Stivers asked staff to clarify the selling price of the unit. Staff clarified that the unit will be sold at approximately $160,000 which is considered to be an affordable rate. This is not necessarily the same as the appraised value. 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: Chan, Dean ABSENT: Coriano, Otto 6. Loan Agreement with Sacramento News and Review for Acquisition of 1124 Del Paso Boulevard Commissioner Shah recused himself from this item. Molly Oser, Redevelopment Planner, presented the item. Commissioner Chan indicated support for the project. The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Chan, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Stivers, NOES: none ABSENT: Coriano, Otto ABSTAIN: Shah SHRC Synopsis January 7, 2009 7. Acceptance of McClatchy Park Master Plan Update (Parks and Recreation Safety Implementation Plan – Tier II) and Funding for Phase 1A Improvements Commissioner Burruss recused himself from this item. Matt Hertel, Redevelopment Planner, and Jonathon Rewers, City Parks Department, presented the item. Commissioner Shah asked for an explanation about the measures used to increase safety in the park which staff provided. Commissioners Chan and Fowler asked additional questions about park amenities such as the demonstration garden and the stage, which staff answered. Joan Barton, Tom Sumpter, Dustin Littrell and Terrence Johnson spoke in favor of the project. Ron Emslie commented on the demolition of the stage and the brick building. Commissioner Shah mentioned that the McClatchy family had communicated their support for the project. The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Chan, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Shah, Stivers NOES: none ABSENT: Coriano, Otto Not present to vote: Dean ABSTAIN: Burruss ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR 2009 Commissioner Shah nominated Commissioner Burruss to serve as Chair for 2009. Commissioner Stivers seconded the nomination and the recommendation was approved unanimously. Commissioner Gore nominated Commissioner Chan to serve as Vice-Chair for 2009. Commissioner Stivers seconded the nomination and the recommendation was approved unanimously. SHRC Synopsis January 7, 2009 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following items: 1) Activities Calendar 2) Thank you to Commissioner Fowler for serving as Chair during 2008. ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Burruss also thanked Commissioner Fowler for serving as Chair during 2008. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Fowler adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m in memory of Commissioner Arnold Mohr. AGENCY CLERK