MINUTES

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC)
 Meeting of February 15, 2017
Meeting noticed on February 10, 2017

ROLL CALL 

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

MEMBERS PRESENT:   	Alcalay, Creswell, Griffin, Johnson, Macedo, Morgan, Painter, Raab, Simas, Staajabu

MEMBERS ABSENT:      	Rios

STAFF PRESENT:  	La Shelle Dozier, Tyrone Williams, David Levin, Vickie Smith, Christine Weichert,  MaryLiz Paulson, Angela Jones, Sarah Thomas,  Joanna Davis, Mark Hamilton, Jim Shields , Lira Goff


APPROVAL OF AGENDA – agenda approved as submitted. 


CITIZENS COMMENTS  - NONE

WORKSHOP

1. Discussion regarding how to Align Housing and Services for the Homeless 

Sarah Thomas presented the item. 

The following individuals spoke regarding the item and were in favor of allocating 1600 vouchers to the homeless 

Richard Abrusci – Goodwill/Community Link 

Suzi Dotson – Wind Youth Services

John Foley 

Howard Lawrence Sacramento ACT

Bob Erlenbusch  - Sacramento Coalition to end homelessness. Mr Erlenbush encouraged staff to look at using the Department of Education standard of homelessness as a guide. 

Chris Jensen – RIL

Brian Talcott – Womens Empowerment – in favor. Wanted to link homeless to jobs/economic development 

Joan Burke – Loaves and fishes

Jenn Fleming  - Mercy housing 

Holly Wonder-Styles – Mutual housing 

Sandra Hammame

Sarah Steinheimer – Legal Services

Darryl Rutherford – Sacramento Housing Alliance

Bill Hamilton

Kate Hutcherson – Lutheran Social Services

The following individuals provided comments in opposition to allocating vouchers to the homeless. 

Belinda Rianda – opposed – discussed concerns about housing for the homeless taking priority over housing for disabled and individuals from outside of Sacramento taking vouchers away from Sacramento residents. 

Keith Sharwood – North Natomas Community Alliance - discussed general concerns about impact on neighborhood if voucher holders without services live in communities where they might be impacted by individuals with alcohol and drug issues. 

Chris Parris – discussed general concerns about impact on neighborhood if voucher holders without services live in communities where they might be impacted by individuals with alcohol and drug issues. Also wanted to make sure Sacramento residents were prioritized. 


ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

None

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following: 
1. The next meeting will be held March 1st.
2. SHRA website has been update to include a new transparency page 


COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT

Chair Creswell announced that an individual is needed to serve on the Sacramento
Heritage Board. The representative must be a City appointee.

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Creswell adjourned at 8:00 pm.  


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