1. SYNOPSIS Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC) Special Meeting December 12, 2012 Meeting noticed on December 7, 2012 ROLL CALL The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Josh Rosa. A quorum of members was present. MEMBERS PRESENT: Alcalay, Chan, Gore, Griffin, Johnson, LeDuc, Morgan, Morton, Rosa, Shah, Stivers MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Vickie Smith, David Levin, LaShelle Dozier, Don Cavier, Nick Chhotu, Chris Pahule, MaryLiz Paulson, Jim Shields, Christine Weichert, HCV Staff APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Chair announced that items 4 and 5 would be continued to 1-2-13. No other changes to the agenda were recommended. 1. APPROVAL OF ACTION SUMMARY SYNOPSIS Action Summary Synopsis for November 14, 2012 was approved 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS Martha Esch spoke regarding issues in Locke. Mack Worthy spoke regarding the redevelopment agency. Ed Clark spoke about Marina Vista and Alder Grove. Frederick Gale spoke about the CDBG action plan. DISCUSSION/PRESENTATION 3. Update on status of Marina Vista and Alder Grove Chris Pahule gave an overview of the status of the Marina Vista and Alder Grove housing developments. Commissioner Alcalay commented that early January was too aggressive and that the report back to the Board should be delayed until early March to allow for more public input. Commission Morgan commented that the process needed to be conveyed to the public more clearly. Commissioner Shah stressed that the Commission’s desire was for more citizen feedback and to work closely with the newly elected official for the area. He also commented that there is a need to regain the trust of the public on this project. Commissioner Stivers recommended a process similar to what was done for Twin Rivers and also stressed the need to explain the process better to the public. Commissioner LeDuc asked if any funding was compromised because of the delay. Staff indicated that there is no funding at risk. Commissioner Alcalay requested a tour of Twin Rivers and Alder Grove. Frederick Gale and Mack Worthy provided comment. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Adoption of the 2013-17 Consolidated Plan and the 2013 One-Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funded Projects and Programs, Amendment of Various Years’ Action Plans; and Amendment to the Sacramento Housing And Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) Budget; Execute Documents for the Administration of Federal Programs and Other Related Findings – City of Sacramento – CONTINUED TO 1-2-2013 5, Adoption of the 2013-17 Consolidated Plan and the 2013 One-Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funded Projects and Programs, Amendment of Various Years’ Action Plans; and Amendment to the Sacramento Housing And Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) Budget; Execute Documents for the Administration of Federal Programs and Other Related Findings – County of Sacramento- CONTINUED TO 1-2-2013 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT La Shelle Dozier reviewed the following items: . 1) Nick Chottu reviewed a letter received from HUD about the Agency’s Public Housing Assessment Score. Commissioner Shah asked for a copy of the letter back to HUD on this matter. 2) Meeting schedule : Ms. Dozier announced that there would be two meetings in January – one on January 2nd and another on January 16th 3) SHRA was awarded SACOG’s “Blueprint Excellence Award” for the La Valentina project. The award recognizes projects for their unique approaches to smart growth and promoting integration of transportation and land-use planning. 4) SHRA has been nominated by the Sacramento Downtown Partnership for the “Vibe” award (Visionary Innovators in Building Excellence) for the Studios at Hotel Berry project. Winners to be announced at the Downtown Partnership breakfast in January. 5) SHRA will be participating in the Mayor’s Sacramento Reads program ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Morton asked for an explanation of why Edgewater Apartments are now accepting individuals that are under 62. LaShelle Dozier explained that once the elderly waiting list is exhausted, they move down to the next level of “near elderly” which is ages 55 and above. Commissioner Alcalay invited attendees to the January 12, 2013 MLK Celebration dinner in Sacramento. Commissioner Morgan invited everyone to an E-waste collection fundraiser to benefit the RAB on January 19th from 9-1. Commissioner Gore presented Dwain Signatur with a gift to thank him for his work this year. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Rosa adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. ________________________ AGENCY CLERK SHRC Synopsis December 12, 2012 2 1