MINUTES Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC) Meeting of July 17, 2019 Meeting noticed on July 12, 2019 ROLL CALL The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Morgan. MEMBERS PRESENT: Alcalay, Griffin, Morgan, Nunley, Staajabu, Starks MEMBERS ABSENT: Macedo, Wedding (three vacancies) STAFF PRESENT: La Shelle Dozier, David Levin, James Shields, Angela Jones, Lira Goff, Suzie Jackson, Latanna Jones, Angela Jones, Victoria Johnson, Julius Austin, Tyrone Williams, Vickie Smith, Cecette Hawkins, Christine Weichert, Roy Pacia, Akil Jackson, Elyse Jarvis, Kassie Slater, Tracy Kinghton, Michael Snyder, Karen Wallace, Maria Avdalas, Mike Taylor, Dina Dennis, Sarah O’Daniel, Zera Demas, Louise Eller, Anne Nicholls, Mark Hamilton APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Items 3 and 4 were presented together. CITIZENS COMMENTS Robert Coplin – provided comments as follows: * Need to check Comstock and other high rise fire alarm systems. * Requested more notice to residents if the office is going to be closed. * Should not post notices about meetings and then cancel them. Alice Rizzo provided comment related to the lack of background checks. Staff provided her with information related to SHRA policy on background checks for tenants. Barbara Ramsey Clark asked if SHRA could hold a town hall meeting related to vouchers and Opportunity Zones. La Shelle Dozier indicated that no residents are forced to move to any specific location using vouchers. She was referred to staff who provided her with additional information. Sandra Strong provided comments related to her eviction from the Next Move Shelter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The June 5, 2019 minutes were approved as submitted. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 1. Resident Services Department Program Graduate Presentation Sarah O’Daniel and Roy Pacia introduced Zera Demas who graduated from HCV’s Family Self Sufficiency Program and is now employed at SHRA. Karen Wallace introduced Justine Taylor, James Clark and Chantay McClain who graduated from the Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency program. DISCUSSION/BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Approval of updates and enhancements to the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Section 3 Economic Opportunity Plan Jim Shields presented the item. Jeff Tardaguilla asked for clarification on updates versus enhancements to the plan which staff provided. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the item listed above. Commissioner Nunley seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Griffin, Morgan, Nunley, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Wedding ABSTAIN: None 3. Approval of Option Agreement and Loan Commitment for Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Phase 1 Project – City Report 4. Rental Assistance Demonstration Project Phase 1 Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing, And Approval Of Tax-Exempt Bonds, Option Agreement And Approval of Loan Commitment – County Report Anne Nicholls presented the item. Comments were provided by Robert Coplin who suggested that properties that need more rehabilitation work be prioritized. Barbara Ramsey Clark commented that staff should confirm that no tenants are displaced and asked if Section 3 bidders will be involved. Staff indicated that Section 3 buildings will definitely be involved. Commissioner Alcalay clarified the role of the Building Industry Association in Sacramento. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the item listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Griffin, Morgan, Nunley, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Wedding ABSTAIN: None 5. Sierra Sunrise Senior Apartments: Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing And Approval Of Tax-Exempt Bonds Louise Eller presented the item. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the item listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Griffin, Morgan, Nunley, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Wedding ABSTAIN: None 6. Arden Way Phase II Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing, Approval Of Tax-Exempt Bonds And Approval of Loan Commitment Anne Nicholls presented the item. Comment provided by Jan Jagodzinski from Community Housing Works. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the item listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Griffin, Morgan, Nunley, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Wedding ABSTAIN: None 7. Whispering Pines Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, Approval Of Tax-Exempt Bonds And Approval of Loan Commitment Louise Eller presented the item. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the item listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Griffin, Morgan, Nunley, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Wedding ABSTAIN: None EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following: * Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 7th. . * Judges are needed for the Summer SEEK program. Information will be emailed to members. * State Treasurer’s visit to SHRA. * Review of fundraising efforts for SEEK Program. (Tyrone Williams) COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT Chair Morgan requested a report back on the letter sent to the Commission from Cal HFA. La Shelle Dozier indicated that this would be included in the upcoming presentation to the Commission related to the Multifamily Guidelines. ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Starks requested a report back on the SEEK Program results. Commissioner Griffin advised staff to include information about transit options in future RFPs such as the one he recently reviewed for the 46th and Lang site. Commission Staajabu asked for information regarding the individual from the Sacramento Tenant’s Union who was filming the meeting which was provided. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Morgan adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm. ___________________________ Clerk 2