MINUTES
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission (SHRC)
Regular Meeting
 August 4th, 2021
Meeting noticed on July 30th, 2021

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:      Amanfor, Boyd, Morgan, Nunley, Osmany , Ross, Staajabu, Starks,, Woo

MEMBERS ABSENT:         Nunley, Schumacher-Hodge, Griffin

STAFF PRESENT:  	La Shelle Dozier, Tyrone Roderick Williams, Brad Nakano, Susana Jackson, Christine Weichert, Mark Hamilton, Peter Masih, Lira Goff, Vickie Smith, Anne Nicholls

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  

The Agenda was approved as submitted.  Items number 3 and 4 were heard together.

CITIZENS COMMENTS 

Katie Donohoe submitted comments about the SERA Program. 

Nakisha Barthell submitted comments about SHRA policy and procedure changes related to housing. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 7, 2021 minutes were approved, as submitted. 

BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing, Approval of Tax-Exempt Bonds and Commitment of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to Northview Pointe (Project)

Christine Weichert presented the items.

Commissioner Amanfor requested information on the paint used at the development and the level of VOC’s it may contain.  

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

AYES:	Amanfor, Boyd, Morgan, Osmany, Ross, Staajabu, Starks, Woo
					
NOES:    	None

ABSENT:  	Griffin, Nunley, Schumacher-Hodge


2. Approval of Loan Documents for the 4995 Stockton Boulevard Affordable Housing Development

      Anne Nicholls presented the items. 

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

AYES:		Amanfor, Boyd, Morgan, Osmany, Ross,Staajabu, Starks, Woo
					
      NOES:    	None

      ABSENT:  	Griffin, Nunley, Schumachr-Hodge

3. Approval of Amendment and Restatement of Lease Financing Documents Related to 2008 Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Office Building at 801 12th Street, Sacramento, California - City

4. Amendment and Restatement of Lease Financing Related to 2008 Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Office Building at 801 12th Street, Sacramento California - County

Susana Jackson presented the items. 

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

AYES:	Amanfor, Boyd, Morgan, Osmany, Ross, Staajabu, Starks, Woo
					
NOES:    	None

ABSENT:  	Griffin, Nunley, Schumacher-Hodge

ABSTAIN:	None





EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

LaShelle Dozier reviewed the following: 
* The next meeting will be held on August 18, 2021.

COMMISSION CHAIR REPORT

Chair Morgan commended staff for their work on the difficult 801 12th Street refinance report.

ITEMS AND QUESTIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

Commissioner Starks indicated that SMUD will be inviting the Executive Director and Commission Chair to a rate action meeting coming up so that they can present information about SHRA programs. 

Commissioner Ross asked if SHRA has veterans housing. Staff indicated that we do have vouchers for veterans. 

Commissioner Ross asked if meeting can be held in person periodically. General Counsel Brad Nakano indicated that the Governors stay at home directive related to public meetings has not been lifted and that we would not resume in person meetings until that occurs

Commissioner Starks requested that staff confirm that when an individual makes a public comment that these comments will be followed up on by staff. The Executive Director confirmed that staff already follows up on public comments that address issues applicable to the Agency.  Commissioner Starks agreed that follow-up by staff should be conducted on a case by case basis as staff determines is necessary. 

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business to be conducted, Chair Morgan adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.  		
		                  


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