MINUTES

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC)
 Meeting of May 3, 2017
Meeting noticed on April 28, 2017

ROLL CALL 

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chair Creswell.  A quorum of members was present. 

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

MEMBERS ABSENT:      	Macedo, Simas, Rios

STAFF PRESENT:  	La Shelle Dozier, Tyrone Williams, David Levin, Christine Weichert, Mark Hamilton, Sarah Thomas, MaryLiz Paulson, LaTanna Jones, Susan Veazey, Anne Nicholls. 


APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Agenda approved as submitted. 

CITIZENS COMMENTS  

Jefferey Tardaguilla provided comment. 

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes of April 19, 2017 meeting were approved as with an amendment to the second item. 

DISCUSSION/BUSINESS ITEMS 

2. 800 Block of K Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, and Approval of Loan Commitment and Tax Exempt Bonds

Susan Veazey presented the item.  Ali Youssefi of CFY Development presented a presentation illustrating the project. 

Commissioner Creswell requested an informational/discussion session regarding the bond issuance fee, as well as to be kept apprised of the balance of successor funds and other funds used for projects.
On a motion by Commissioner Alcalay, seconded by Commissioner Morgan, the Commission considered the staff recommendation for the item listed above.  The votes were as follows:

AYES:	 	Alcalay, Morgan, Staajabu, Creswell, Raab Griffin, Johnson

NOES:    		None

ABSENT:  	Rios, Simas, Macedo

ABSTAIN:	None

RECUSE:		Painter

3. Housing Trust Fund And Affordable Housing Ordinance Annual Report 

Susan Veazey presented the item. 	

4. Housing Trust Fund Ordinance and Mixed Income Housing Ordinance Annual Report

Ann Nicholls presented the item. 

5. Annual Report on Residential Hotels

Ann Nicholls presented the item. 
 
Jefferey Tardaguila provided comments. 

Commissioner Creswell requested to be informed if residential hotels initiate changes in their target residents. Christine Weichert indicated that she would keep the Commission informed in the event of such a change.  

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

None

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following: 

1. The Zipcar Pilot Program
2. The Elica Heath Care at Alder Grove
3. That the SHRA Joint Powers Authority structure question will l be addressed on May 23, 2017 at a County Board of Supervisors meeting.  The Executive Director noted that any relevant information will be sent to Commissioners as it becomes available. 

Upcoming events: 

4. Two resident youths will be honored at the City Council Meeting on May 9th.
5. The Promise Zone 2nd Birthday Celebration on May 11th.

COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT

Chair Creswell:

* Asked for volunteers for the Engagement and Executive Committees.  Commissioners Johnson and Griffin indicated interest in the Engagement Committee and Commissioners Griffin, Alcalay, and Morgan indicated interest in the Executive Committee.

* Asked for an update on the Department of Finance memos.  General Counsel David Levin responded.  There will be an update at the next meeting.

* Asked for an update on the Homeless Initiatives.  Executive Director Dozier responded that this would be addressed as part of the Annual Plan update item at the next meeting.

Chair Creswell announced that on May 9th there will be an episode of the television program Frontline, the subject of which is the Low Income Tax Credit Program.  

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

Commissioner Morgan asked if we can expand the Zipcar pilot so that adjacent properties may also use the cars.  

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Creswell adjourned at 7:00 pm.  
 		

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