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Home My WebLink About1982-02-22; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES DATE OF MEETING: February 22, 1982 TIME OF MEETING: 5:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers MEETING OF: BOUSIlIG & BEDEVELOPMEHT ADVISORY COIYHITTEE CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hayes at 5:OO P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Hayes, Sanchez, Moralez, Carney, Helton, Runzo, McCoy. Member Hall arrived at 5:08 P.M. Member Ward arrived at 5:16 P.M. Also present were: Drew Aitken, Redevelopment Program Manager Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Housing Ron Beckman, Assistant City Manager/Development Chris Salomone, Administrative Assistant Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner Girard Anear, Council Liaison APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held January 6, 1982, were approved as submitted. Approval of Housing Income Limits Drew Aitken gave a brief staff report on the matter. Committee discussion related to the income limits proposed by HUD. The Committee reconanended that the Housing and Redevelopment Comission/City Council approve the proposed changes to the Section 8 Income Limits. Status ReDort on Senior Housing Proiect Drew Aitken reported that Staff gave a presentation to the Council on the matter at their meeting of February 16, 1982. He added that Council directed Staff to work with the City Attorney to draft a development agreement with Rick Engineering, and proceed with the actions necessary to accomplish the project as recommended in the staff report . Director Orenyak gave a brief over-view of the conditions of the project, and indicated that the plans have not been changed. MEMBERS ’ Hayes Sanchez Mora 1 e z Carney Helton Runzo McCoy Hall Hayes Sanchez Mor a 1 e z Carney Helton Runzo McCoy Hall X X X X X X X X X X X X MINUTES February 22, 1982 Page 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SixDence Inn Sinn Program Drew Aitken reported that the matter is scheduled for hearing by the Planning Commission on March 10, 1982. Desipln Manual UDdate Drew Aitken indicated that the matter is scheduled for hearing by the Planning Commission on March 24, 1982. MEMBER WARD ARRIVED AT 5:16 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Reauest to schedule SDecial Meetinn Drew Aitken indicated Staff has received development proposals from the Royal Palms and La Jolla Rank and Trust. He added that Staff did not receive them in time for this agenda, and is therefore requesting the Committee set a special meeting on March 8, 1982, to review same. Direct or Orenyak indicated that the Royal Palms proposal might not be ready by the March 8 meeting; however, the plans will be available for the Committee's review in the off ice. In response to Committee query, Michael Holzmiller gave a brief report on time-share condominiums. He indicated that in most time-share projects, the applicant does not want to agree to the standards for regular condominiums. He added that the City is presently considering a new ordinance to allow time-share projects, to be restricted by location and a few other conditions, to ascertain that the projects remain time-share. Following discussion, the Committee set a special meeting for Monday, March 8, 1982, to consider the two projects; and requested that Staff provide a report on considerations for time- share projects, with regard to the Royal Palms proposal. Chamber Meet inn Director Orenyak reported that the Chamber Meeting has been postponed to Monday, March 8, 1982, at 7:OO P.M. He indicated that a draft parking agreement will be presented at the meeting for discussion and consideration. Design Review Board Drew Aitken indicated that Staff would provide a report to the Committee on the matter at the next regular meeting. Council Member Anear indicated that Council has requested input from Staff as well as the public with regard to the Design Review Board, as there is apprehension on the part of the Council with regard to a Design Review Board period. He added that action has been deferred pending further study and input. Hayes Sanchez Moralez Carney Helton Runzo McCoy Hall Ward X X X X X X x X MINUTES February 22, 1982 Page 3 Committee discussion related to Council concerns regarding the Design Review Board; and the City-wide Design Review Board, as recommended by Council Member Casler. UDdate on Redevelooment Meeting of Februarv 5. 1982 Drew Aitken gave a report on the Redevelopment Meeting, held February 5, 1982. He indicated that the meeting had a successful turnout, and addressed such issues as the use of bond financing in terms of redevelopment and design review. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Appointments Director Orenyak reported that the terms of Members Hayes, Runzo, and Ward expire in March 1982; and Member Runzo has indicated her desire not to be re-appointed. Redevelowent Program Manager Position Director Orenyak reported that the position for Redevelopment Program Manager will close on March 10, 1982, and distributed copies of the job description to the Committee for their review. He added that Drew Aitken is currently in the position as acting manager. OFF-AGENDA ITEM Status of Citv Owned ProDertv at State and Grand Director Orenyak indicated that the lessee of the City owned property located at State and Grand, Helton Construction Company, is interested in rehabilitating existing improvements on the lot, or a longer term lease. In response to Committee query, Ron Beckman explained the conditions of the original agreement with Mr. Helton, and the purpose of the purchase. Member Ward stated that the Committee should have the feeling from the City Council or Redevelopment Agency on their intent with regard to the matter. Committee discussion related to the best use of the property. The Committee directed Staff to further study the matter, and report back to the Committee at the next meeting for discussion and recommendation. Article on Housing for Families of Mentally Disabled Persons Chairman Hayes distributed an article on housing for families of mentally disabled persons to the Committee for their review. Following brief discussion, the Committee directed Staff to forward the article to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission/City Council as an informational item. Hayes Sanchez Moralez Carney Helton Runzo McCoy Hall Ward X X X X X X X X X .- MINUTES February 22, 1982 Page 4 Village Revitalization Program Siens Drew Aitken reported that Staff will be posting Village Revitatlization Program signs on each independent project in the redevelopment area to obtain exposure, outline the project data, and identify the architect and developer. A sample sign was provided for review by the Committee. Presentation on Affordable Housing Project Mr. Ken Chriss addressed the Committee and indicated that he was contacted by a development corporation called Chinquapin I regarding an affordable housing project across from Pappagayo, adjacent to Interstate 5. Mr. Dick Goodman continued the presentation, giving some background on affordable housing, and outlining the details of the proposed project. He addressed ways for the City to actively encourage developers to build affordable housing such as increased density, resale control, expedited processing, reduction of City fees, and mortgage backed revenue bond funds. He added that same would entail a special General Plan Amendment. In conclusion, Mr. Goodman stated that the project would meet all City development standards, and requested Committee support of same. Committee discussion included consideration of a Specific Plan rather than a General Plan Amendment, and the feasibility of such a project. Mr. Chriss concluded that the matter is informational only at this time, and indicated that he would hopefully be back before the Committee in the near future. Member Ward indicated that he would request Mr. Jim Wheaton from the City of Corona meet with the Committee, and possibly Council, to discuss mandates for affordable housing. The Committee concurred. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M., to Monday, March 8, 1982, at 4:OO P.M. Respectfully Submitted, L-A L&zL&J Ann R. Alleman Minutes Clerk TRANSCRIPTS ARE KEPT UNTIl APPROVAL OF MINTJTES \I MEMBERS