MINUTES Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC) Meeting of September 4, 2019 Meeting noticed on August 30, 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, Boyd, Griffin, Morgan, Starks, Staajabu MEMBERS ABSENT: Macedo, Nunley, Wedding (two vacancies) STAFF PRESENT: La Shelle Dozier, David Levin, James Shields, Angela Jones, Suzie Jackson, Tyrone Williams, Vickie Smith, Christine Weichert, Cecette Hawkins, Maria Avdalas, Carlos Nuno, Susan Veazey, Sarah O’Daniel, Latanna Jones APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Morgan welcomed new Commissioner Barry Boyd. Chair Morgan announced that items 3 & 4, items 5 & 6, and items 7 & 8 would be presented and approved together. CITIZENS COMMENTS Robert Coplin provided comment regarding the length of time to repair units due to flooding, problems at Capitol Park hotel, and problems with the John Stewart company. Julia Burrows, Housing Policy Manager from the Mayor of Sacramento’s office, gave compliments to SHRA staff related to the work being done at the Capitol Park Hotel. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The August 7 and August 21, 2019 minutes were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2020 5-Year and Annual Public Housing Agency Plan (Plan) for the Housing Authority of the City of Sacramento (HACS) and the Housing Authority of the County of Sacramento (HACOS); Submission of the 2020 5-Year and Annual Public Housing Agency Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Chair Morgan opened the public hearing. Cecette Hawkins and Maria Avdalas presented the item. Robert Coplin provided comments related to lack of information and problems with finding landlords for Section 8 units. La Shelle Dozier provided additional information regarding the Section 8 landlord issue. Chair Morgan closed the public hearing. DISCUSSION/BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Pacific Rim Apartments: Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, Approval Of Tax-Exempt Bonds And Loan Commitment Carlos Nuno presented the item. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the item listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Boyd, Griffin, Morgan, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Nunley, Wedding ABSTAIN: None 3. Twin Rivers Phase I (Block A) Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, and Approval of Tax Exempt Bonds 4. Twin Rivers Phase II (Blocks B and E) Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, and Approval of Tax Exempt Bonds Carlos Nuno presented the item. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the items listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Boyd, Griffin, Morgan, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Nunley, Wedding ABSTAIN: None 5. Authority To Administer State Permanent Local Housing Allocation On Behalf Of The County Of Sacramento 6. Authority To Administer State Permanent Local Housing Allocation On Behalf Of The City Of Sacramento Susan Veazey presented the item. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the items listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Boyd, Griffin, Morgan, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Nunley, Wedding ABSTAIN: None 7. Approval Of Updated Multifamily Lending And Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies – City Report 8. Approval Of Updated Multifamily Lending And Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies – County report Susan Veazey presented the item. Commissioner Alcalay recommended adding “vaping” and other forms of smoking as prohibited in the policies. Other commissioners concurred. Staff indicated that it would be added. Commissioner Griffin motioned to approve the items listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: AYES: Alcalay, Boyd, Griffin, Morgan, Staajabu, Starks NOES: None ABSENT: Macedo, Nunley, Wedding ABSTAIN: None PRESENTATIONS 9. SHRA 2020 Budget – Revenue Overview Susana Jackson presented the item. Robert Coplin provided comments. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following: * Next meeting is scheduled for September 18th. * Upcoming events: September 28th Habitat Homes celebration. * Status of Capitol Park Hotel. She indicated that a written status report would be sent out on Friday. COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT Chair Morgan echoed the request of Commissioner Alcalay to have more communication related to Capitol Park Hotel. ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Alcalay requested more communication and that staff use twitter and facebook more proactively to counter balance the stories in the Sacramento Bee related to SHRA’s involvement in Capitol Park. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Morgan adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm. ___________________________ Clerk 1