SYNOPSIS Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission January 9, 2008 ROLL CALL The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Cyril Shah. PRESENT: Burruss, Chan, Coriano, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Shah, Stivers ABSENT: Dean STAFF PRESENT: Vickie Smith, La Shelle Dozier, Christine Weichert, David Levin, MaryLiz Paulson, Lisa Bates, Jeree Glasser, Bernadette Austin, Steve Lierly, Richard Marsh, Don Cavier. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Shah Announced that items 3 and 4 will be presented together and that items 5 and 6 will be presented together. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments at this time. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Certificate of Appreciation to Julius Piatkowski - Chair Shah thanked Julius Piatkowski for his service to the Commission and presented him with a certificate and thank you card. Welcome to new Commissioner Gale Morgan – Chair Shah welcomed Gale Morgan as the newest member of the Commission. 1. APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS The action summary for December 5, 2007 was approved as submitted. Chair Shah reviewed a few accomplishments for 2007 and thanked the Commission for their work this year. SHRC Synopsis January 9, 2008 CONSENT 2. Allocation of Funds to Complete Environmental Remediation of 3739 Marysville Boulevard (formerly Indus Gas Station) The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the consent calendar item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Coriano, Chan, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Shah, Stivers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Dean BUSINESS 3. Approval of Tax-Exempt Bonds and Housing Trust Fund Loan for Norden Terrace 4. Approval of Tax-Exempt Bonds and Tax Increment Loan for Corsair Park Senior Apartments Christine Weichert, Assistant Director of Housing and Community Development, introduced Jeree Glasser, who is the new Program Manager in the Housing Department. Bernadette Austin presented the overview of the Norden Terrace item and Steve Lierly presented the overview of the Corsair Park item. Commissioner Chan questioned the cost of the Corsair Project. Jeree Glasser responded that there are $2.9 million in resources proposed by the Agency and the remainder is private funding. The total cost of the project is $35 million. Commissioner Burruss questioned the definition of “seniors” for this project. Jerree Glasser indicated that a senior living in this project must be 55 years of age and ambulatory. Commissioner Stivers complimented staff on bringing this project forward. Commissioner Shah also complimented the project and said that it was a good use of the Agency’s joint powers authority and a good redevelopment investment. SHRC Synopsis January 9, 2008 The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the two items listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Coriano, Chan, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Shah, Stivers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Dean 5. Approval of Tax-Exempt Bonds and Agency Loan for Broadway Senior Center Apartments Bernadette Austin, Housing Finance Analyst, presented the overview of the Broadway Senior Center item. The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Coriano, Chan, Fowler, Gore, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Shah, Stivers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Dean 6. Apartments Approval of Tax-Exempt Bonds and Agency Loan for Casa De Angelo Apartments Richard Marsh, Housing Finance Analyst, presented the item. Commissioner Burruss questioned why the Broadway Seniors Project is more expensive than the Casa De Angelo project. Jeree Glasser explained that the Broadway Seniors project is more costly because it is a larger development. She explained that the designs of the two projects are different, but that the materials and quality of the projects are the same. Commissioner Stivers questioned the difference in the “other” category in the cost breakdown. Jeree explained that for the Broadway Seniors project, the “other” category included items that were broken out separately for the Casa De Angelo project. SHRC Synopsis January 9, 2008 The Commission voted to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: AYES: Burruss, Coriano, Chan, Fowler, Hoag, Morgan, Otto, Shah, Stivers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Dean Not Present to Vote: Gore SPECIAL PRESENTATION 7. City Urban Design Plan Update Greg Taylor from the City of Sacramento presented an overview of the City’s Urban Design Plan. Commissioners offered the following comments: Commissioner Coriano – be sure to coordinate with West Sacramento Commissioner Morgan – mentioned that regulatory tools available to the City may be in jeopardy with possible legislation being proposed. Commissioner Stivers – focus on bike paths on minor streets and river walks Commissioner Burruss – need more amenities downtown for children and less reliance on vehicles Commissioner Chan – concern about traffic congestion with increased density Commissioner Fowler – regional coordination needed. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR 2008 Chairperson Shah appointed Commissioner Burruss to replace Commissioner Burns on the Executive Committee for 2008. Commissioner Stivers nominated Roy Fowler as Chair of the Commission for 2008. Commissioner Burruss seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. Commissioner Stivers nominated Tom Burruss to serve as Vice-Chair of the Commission for 2008. Commissioner Otto seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following items: 1) Activities Calendar 2) Expressed condolences to Tom Burruss on the death of his mother at age 91. 3) Noted that the location for Anne Moore’s retirement party has been moved to Azucar which is located at 1616 J Street. 4) The Commission will resume its normal 1st and 3rd Wednesday schedule beginning next week. SHRC Synopsis January 9, 2008 5) Noted that the City’s Sustainability plan will be presented to the Commission at the next meeting. ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Tom Burruss expressed his appreciation for the work that Commissioner Shah did during 2007 while he served as Chair of the Commission. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Shah adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. ________________________ AGENCY CLERK