MINUTES
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC)
Regular Meeting
 October 21, 2020
Meeting noticed on October 16, 2020

ROLL CALL 

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chair Morgan. Note that meeting was held via teleconference following the Governor’s executive order during the coronavirus pandemic. 

MEMBERS PRESENT:      Alcalay, Boyd, Morgan, Nunley, Osmany, Staajabu, Starks, Woo 

MEMBERS ABSENT:         Griffin (two vacancies)

STAFF PRESENT:  	La Shelle Dozier, Brad Nakano, James Shields, Ahmad Halimi, Susana Jackson, Celia Yniguez, Vickie Smith, Lira Goff, Sylvester Donalson Tyrone Williams

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  

The Agenda was approved, The Chair announced that item number four will be continued to November 4, 2020 and that items number one and two would be heard together.

CITIZENS COMMENTS 

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 7, 2020 minutes were approved as submitted. 


PUBLIC HEARING

1. Approval of the 2021 One-Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funded Projects and Programs; Amendment of Prior Years’ Action Plans; Amendment to the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) Budget; and Other Related Actions – City Report 

2. Authorize The Submission for The Approval of The 2021 One-Year Action Plan for The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), And Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funded Projects and Programs; Amendment of Prior Years’ Action Plans; Amendment to The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) Budget; Execute A Memorandum of Understanding for The One Year Action Plan Allocation Process – County Report 

Items number 1 and 2 were presented and approved together. Celia Yniguez presented the items.

Commissioner Boyd requested information on ADA (accessible) parks located in the City, and information on the home repair resource information.

Celia Yniguez suggested that Commissioners may want to review the current master plan for City parks currently in development.  

Commissioner Nunley requested that power point presentations be sent to the members in advance.

Chair Morgan opened and closed the public hearing. Commissioner Woo motioned to approve the staff recommendation for the items listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: 

      AYES:		Alcalay, Boyd, Morgan, Nunley, Osmany, Starks, Staajabu, Woo					
      NOES:    	None
      
      ABSENT:  	Griffin 
      
      ABSTAIN:	None

DISCUSSION/BUSINESS ITEMS

3. 2021 and Subsequent Years Authorization for Solicitation, Award and Approval of Annual Expenditure Caps and Per Contract Caps for Routine Services 

Sylvester Donalson, the new SHRA Procurement Manager, presented the item. Per a request from the Commission, he introduced himself and told the group a little about his background.

Commissioner Alcalay requested information on IT expenses in 2020. He also requested information on the annual cost for security. 

Commissioner Nunley requested information on a long term plan for IT expenses.

 
Commissioner Woo motioned to approve the staff recommendation for the item listed above. Commissioner Staajabu seconded the motion. The votes were as follows: 

      AYES:		Alcalay, Boyd, Morgan, Nunley, Osmany, Starks, Staajabu, Woo					
      NOES:    	None
      
      ABSENT:  	Griffin
      
      ABSTAIN:	None


4. River District Landing (Bercut Village and Discovery Apartment Homes) – Approval of Financing, Loan, and Operations Agreements, and Related Documents; 2020 Action Plan Amendment; and Reallocation of Innovation and Growth Funds

Item number four was continued to November 4, 2020. 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following: 
* The next meeting will be November 4, 2020.
* Lavender Courtyard virtual event to be held on October 29th 
* Supplemental Emergency Rental Assistance (SERA) applications have been extended until October 29th 
* Shooting at Marina Vista. 

COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT

None.

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

None.

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Morgan adjourned the meeting at 7:05 pm.  		

					                  

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