SYNOPSIS Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission April 15, 2009 ROLL CALL The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Tom Burruss. PRESENT: Burruss, Chan, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Otto, Shah, Stivers (two vacancies ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Vickie Smith, LaShelle Dozier, Lisa Bates, Tia Boatman Patterson, Christine Weichert, MaryLiz Paulson, Nick Chhotu, Cindy Cavanaugh, Cecette Hawkins, Carly Huston, Karen Wallace, Celia Yniguez, Bernadette Austin, Jeree Glasser APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS The action summary for March 18, 2009 was continued to the May 6th meeting. 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS none CONSENT 3. Adopting Negative Declaration prepared for the Eleventh Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Del Paso Heights Redevelopment Project, Adopting the 2008-2012 Amended Implementation Plan for the Del Paso Heights Redevelopment Project and Passing for Publication the Ordinance Adopting the Proposed Eleventh Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Del Paso Heights Redevelopment Project Area 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: None Not present to vote: Otto, Stivers SHRC Synopsis April 15, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING 4. Public hearing to Amend 2009 Public Housing City and County Capital Fund Plan for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Capital Fund Formula Grants * Nick Chottu, Housing Authority Assistant Director, presented the item. Commissioner Dean questioned the high amount budgeted for site work at the Clauss Court development. Nick explained that this amount includes the retrofit of the plumbing system which is a costly item. Commissioner Otto asked if these funds are going to be used for internal staff or for private contractors. Staff confirmed that these will be contracted with outside agencies. 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, Otto, Shah NOES: None ABSENT: None Not present to vote: Stivers BUSINESS 5. Approval of Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) and Loan Documents for the Maydestone Building Leslie Fritzsche from the City’s Downtown Development Department and Diane Luther of SHRA presented the item. Commissioner Shah asked if the amount allocated to the project contingency fund was sufficient, and staff indicated that they believed it to be adequate. Any unspent funds will not be included in the loan agreement. Commissioner Shah also indicated that he liked the mix of income levels in the project. Commissioner Fowler asked if there had been a geotechnical evaluation, and staff indicated that this had taken place. Commissioner Chan asked for an explanation of how the 30 year forgivable loan worked, which staff provided. Commissioner Otto thanked the developer for their work on this project. The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: SHRC Synopsis April 15, 2009 AYES: Burruss, Chan, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Otto, Shah NOES: None ABSENT: None Not present to vote: Stivers 6. Township 9 Project Funding in Support of Proposition 1C Applications Rachel Hazelwood from the City Economic Development Department and Alan Saunders from SHRA presented the item. Commissioner Shah asked for detail about the proposed completion dates for the light rail extension and for the housing, which staff provided. Commissioner Otto asked if this project is in competition with the other Proposition 1C project or if one is more heavily supported by the City. Staff indicated that the City is supporting both equally. 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, Otto, Shah, Stivers NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. “Station 65” Project Funding in Support of Proposition 1C Applications Greg Ptucha from SHRA presented the item. Commissioner Dean asked for an update about the status of the Redding Avenue Project. Staff indicated that construction is underway on this project. Commissioner Morgan asked for an explanation about how buses will be re-routed during the project. Developer Mark Lucas explained how the buses will be handled during this process. Commissioner Shah asked for a description of the pedestrian access, project amenities and funding commitment from the developer for the project. Christine Weichert explained that staff will be following up with more details about the project in the coming weeks. The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above. The votes were as follows: SHRC Synopsis April 15, 2009 AYES: Burruss, Chan, Dean, Fowler, Gore, Morgan, Otto, Shah, Stivers NOES: None ABSENT: None EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following items: 1. Activities Calendar 2. Report back on Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance 3. Oak Park Project Area update ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Shah asked about the status of the Loan Committee review. Staff confirmed that it would be presented at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Burruss adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. AGENCY CLERK