Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
65th STREET
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Meeting Minutes Thursday, July 7, 2005 6:00 P.M. Hiram Johnson High School Little Theater 6879 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA |
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:10 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Roll call was conducted.
RAC Members Present: Mel Billingsley, Steve Jones, Gary Little, Marcia Maleske, Maggie O’Mara, Scott Rasmussen, Dave, Sikich, Linda Shafer, J.D. Stack, Christopher Wilson
RAC Members Absent: Matthew Altier, Jonathan Clayton, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Betty Lopez
Staff Present: Ya-yin Chiang (SHRA), Ted Davini (City DOT)
III. INTRODUCTIONS
Community members in attendance introduced themselves.
IV. APPROVAL OF June 1, 2005 RAC MEETING MINUTES
The minutes were approved by a unanimous vote on a motion by Mr. Stack and seconded by Mr. Billingsley.
V. REDEVELOPMENT ITEMS
A. Redding Avenue Improvements
Mr. Ted Davini with the City Department of Transportation gave a presentation on proposed improvements to Redding Avenue between 4th Avenue and Q Street. The project proposed to construct curb, gutter, sidewalks, landscape planters, bicycle lanes, and lighting along Redding Avenue. A feasibility study has been completed that has several alternatives to the project. The estimated cost for the design, environmental, and construction of the project is approximately $3 million. No funding has been identified for the project at this point. RAC members and community members in attendance had comments and questions related to:
§ The need to also improve Q Street to connect Redding Avenue to the light rail station
§ Concerns about existing and new traffic in the area
§ Why right-of-way was not dedicated by new developers in the area
§ The type of improvements that are proposed, and the ability for trucks to maneuver
§ The impacts to adjacent properties
§ The next steps for the project, including community input process
§ The funding sources available to fund the project
B. 65th Street Area Project List
Ms. Chiang reviewed the 65th Street Area Project list that was mailed out with the agenda packets. The list includes infrastructure, planning and development projects going on in the 65th Street area. The list also indicates the participation of SHRA in the various projects, the status and funding.
C. Redevelopment Area Update
1. Ms. Chiang gave the following updates:
§ Two new members have been appointed to the committee. Linda Shafer and Marcia Maleske are the two new District 3 appointees.
§ The Associated Students, Inc. seat on the committee will be filled once school resumes at CSUS.
§ At the next RAC meeting, new officers will be elected.
VI. COMMUNICATION FROM RAC MEMBERS AND PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT