MINUTES

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC)
 Meeting
April 20, 2016
Meeting noticed on April 15, 2016

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:   	Creswell, Griffin, Morgan, Raab, Rios, Staajabu

MEMBERS ABSENT:      	Alcalay, Johnson, Macedo, Painter, Simas 

STAFF PRESENT:  	La Shelle Dozier, David Levin, Vickie Smith, Jim Shields, Angela Jones, Lira Goff, Christine Weichert, MaryLiz Paulson, Sarah Thomas, Geoff Ross, Celia Yniguez, Brad Satterwhite, Tyrone Williams

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Agenda approved as submitted

CITIZENS COMMENTS – none

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 16, 2016 meeting - The meeting minutes were approved unanimously as amended. 

PUBLIC HEARING 

2. Approval of 2016 One-Year Action Plan Substantial Amendment and Authorization to Solicit and Award Contract for Rio Linda Superblock Environmental Remediation using United States Environmental Protection Agency Funds and Low-Mod Tax Increment Bond Proceeds

3. Approval And Adoption Of The 2016 One-Year Action Plan Substantial Amendment For The Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program and Emergency Solutions Grant; Amendment Of Various Years’ Action Plans; Amendment To The Sacramento Housing And Redevelopment Agency Budget; And Other Related Activities And Findings

Brad Satterwhite presented the two items. Staff noted that the Rio Linda Boulevard  Superblock action was being removed from the recommendation. 

Chair Creswell opened and closed the public hearing – no comments were received. 

On a motion by Commissioner Griffin, seconded by Commissioner Morgan the Commission recommended approval of the revised staff recommendation for the items listed above.  The votes were as follows:

AYES:		Creswell, Griffin, Morgan, Raab, Rios, Staajabu

NOES:    	 	none

ABSTAIN: 	none

ABSENT:  	Alcalay, Johnson, Macedo, Painter, Simas


BUSINESS ITEMS

4. Approval To Sell Real Property Located At 1400 North B Street

Celia Yniguez presented the item.

On a motion by Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Griffin the Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the items listed above.  The votes were as follows:

AYES:		Creswell, Griffin, Morgan, Raab, Rios, Staajabu

NOES:    	none

ABSTAIN: 	none

ABSENT:  	Alcalay, Johnson, Macedo, Painter, Simas


5. Authorize The Execution Of A Professional Services Contract With Urban Strategies For The Twin Rivers/River District-Railyards Choice Neighborhoods Initiative

Celia Yniguez presented the item.

On a motion by Commissioner Griffin, seconded by Commissioner Rios the Commission recommended approval of the staff recommendation for the items listed above.  The votes were as follows:

AYES:		Creswell, Griffin, Morgan, Raab, Rios, Staajabu

NOES:    	 none

ABSTAIN: 	none

ABSENT:  	Alcalay, Johnson, Macedo, Painter, Simas

DISCUSSION

6. Discussion Regarding Support For The City And County Allocating Their Biannual Residual Distributions From Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund “Boomerang Funds” To Affordable Housing

Chair Creswell discussed this item with the members who agreed to place it on the next agenda for action. 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

7. Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program Overview 

Kyle Flood presented the item. 

8. Homeless Programs Overview

Geoff Ross presented the item.

Chair Creswell requested that staff keep the Commission updated on the funding situation with the Department of Finance and Shelter Plus Care.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

The Executive Director reviewed the following:   
1) The next meeting will be May 4 2016. 
2) Informed the Commission of an issue that arose at City Council regarding a flyer that was distributed to Marina Vista residents. 
3) Recapped two recent events at Main Avenue Elementary School and Del Paso Nuevo and informed the members of an upcoming event on May 5th at Sutterview and Sierra Vista. 
4) Invited interested members to the Urban League Unity Ball on April 21st. 

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

None


COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT

Chair Creswell requested a report about the disposition of Agency owned vacant land. 

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Creswell adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.  


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