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SYNOPSIS

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC)
Regular Meeting
January 16, 2013
Meeting noticed on January 10, 2013

ROLL CALL 

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Josh Rosa.  A quorum of members was present. 

MEMBERS PRESENT:   	Alcalay, Chan, Gore, Griffin, Johnson, LeDuc, Morton, Rosa, Shah, Stivers

MEMBERS ABSENT:      	Morgan


STAFF PRESENT:  Vickie Smith, Tia Boatman Patterson, LaShelle Dozier, Nick Chhotu, Chris Pahule, MaryLiz Paulson

APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

1.	APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS
	
Action Summary Synopsis for January 2, 2013 was approved as amended.

2.	CITIZEN COMMENTS

none

BUSINESS

3. Approval Of Contracts For The Twin Rivers – River District/Railyards Choice
		Neighborhoods Initiative

		Chris Pahule presented the item.

Commissioner Griffin asked which entity initiated this project. Staff indicated that this was initiated by SHRA in a competitive funding application in 2011. 

Commissioner Johnson requested an explanation of the “human capital strategy” which staff provided. 

Commissioner Shah requested a breakdown of the expenses on the project which staff provided. 

Commissioner Alcalay asked if there was a connection between this project and the Township 9 project. Staff indicated that individuals associated with the Township 9 project serve on the Choice Neighborhoods housing task force. 

The Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the item listed above and also to close the public hearing.  The votes were as follows:
      
AYES:	Alcalay, Chan, Gore, Griffin, Johnson, LeDuc, Morton, Rosa, Shah, Stivers
NOES:	none
      
ABSENT:	Morgan
	 
ELECTION OF SACRAMENTO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OFFICERS FOR 2013

Commissioner Shah nominated Commissioner Alcalay to serve as Chair and Commissioner Morton to serve as Vice-Chair for 2013. Commissioner Gore seconded the motion. The votes were as follows:
      
AYES:	Alcalay, Chan, Gore, Griffin, Johnson, LeDuc, Morgan, Morton, Rosa, Shah, Stivers
NOES:	none
      
ABSENT:	Morgan

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT

La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following items: 
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1) Meeting schedule : Ms. Dozier announced that the next meeting was still being worked on and that Vickie Smith would contact the group later with the meeting dates for February.  
2) January 16th groundbreaking at Township 9. 
3) Chris Pahule presented an update on Marina Vista and Alder Grove. 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

Commissioner Shah requested a report back on Marina Vista and Alder Grove prior to staff returning to Council with that item. 

Commissioner Alcalay commended staff on their community engagement and effort related to Marina Vista and Alder Grove. 

Commissioner Stivers requested an update on Greenfair. Tia Patterson gave a brief overview of the lawsuit. Staff was asked to give a more thorough update at a future meeting. 

Commissioner Gore reported that volunteers are still needed for the Sacramento County homeless count. 

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Rosa adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.  



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SHRC Synopsis
January 2, 2013





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