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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-23; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; Minutesc MINUTES leeting of: HOUSI Time of Meeting: 4:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: January 23, 1989 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers IG AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE y MEMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Densham called the Meeting to order at 4:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Densham, Committee Members Hayes, Helton, McCoy, Mikhael, Norby and Rombotis. Member McMahon arrived at 4:05 p.m. and Member Palmesi arrived at 4:06 p.m. Absent: None. Others Present: Chris Salomone, Director of Housing & Redevelopment Patty Cratty, Senior Management Analyst. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 28, 1988, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENT : There were no requests to address the Committee. OLD BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL: 1 . WORKSHOP/MASTER PLAN. Chris Salomone stated he had received over 50 replies from consultants and stated he would like to meet with the Long-Range Planning Committee to go through all those replies. He stated he would like to have some consultants here to share with this Committee what they could offer and bring master plan samples for other cities and any other information they might have. The statement was made that the former report made for the redevelopment area does not apply now, as there is a significant difference in what the City is looking for in that area now. Chris Salomone added that the Housing and Redevelopment Commission had asked this Committee to look at a master plan review of the redevelopment area and its sphere of influence; such as land use, transportation, circulation, cultural, maintenance, architectural design, parking, etc., and wanted this Committee to develop an Redevelopment Plan with a physical representation of our City 20 years from now. Mr. Salomone said he would like to get three or four firms in different areas to come to the workshop. They could come to the City in advance and tour and meet with Committee Members, to become better equipped to know exactly what was required. Densham Hayes Helton McCoy Mikael Norby Rombot is \ MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 23, 1989 Page 2 Chairman Densham said he would like each of the Sub- committees to meet at least once before the workshop and put together goals to accomplish a Redevelopment Plan. The Design Manual needs to be gone through by each Sub- committee, as it will be reviewed, as well as the Redevelopment Plan. accomplishing this and how to implement the plan. He added that the goals and objectives for the next five years are very important. Plans need to be formulated for Member Rombotis commented that the Subarea goals need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The consensus of the Committee was to hold a special meeting February 22, 1989, at 4:OO p.m., and a workshop at the Beach Terrace Inn on February 27, 1989, at 2:30 p.m. The Sub-Committees are to meet prior to this time, and all Members are to review the Redevelopment Plan and the Design Manual. Chairman Densham said the long-range focus would be to present a firm policy statement to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission, as to what this Committee feels needs to happen in the redevelopment area. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. Chris Salomone explained the process for establishing objectives under the goals approved by Council. comment was made that under Goal IV, "Enhance and enrich the Redevelopment Area for the overall benefit and enjoyment of the community", all four quadrants should be involved. The In answer to Committee query about Goal V, "to implement the Housing Element of the General Plan in order to provide housing opportunities to all economic segments of the City", Mr. Salomone explained that staff is planning to assess the needs for housing and will eventually have to cope with supplying those needs in compliance with the Growth Management Plan. Member Hayes asked for a quarterly report to the Committee on the objectives. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Chris Salomone requested this item be continued to the next meeting . Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee continued the Administrative Plan item to the next meeting. Densham Hayes Helton M CC oy M cM a hon Mikael Norby Palmesi Rombot is 8 - X X X X X X X X X MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3anuary 23, 1989 Page 3 4. UNION CHURCH/PARKING LOT. Chris Salomone reported there is a proposal from the Union Church for use of their lot at Oak and Harding, with the City and the public using the lot for long-term parking from 7:OO a.m. to 5:OO p.m., five days a week, and the Church using the lot on weekends and evenings. He will return with documents for Committee discussion. NEW BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL: 5. ELM AVENUE/MADISON STREET INTERSECTION. Chris Salomone explained this installation would prohibit north and south traffic across Elm Avenue. Member McCoy stated he has opposed this proposed porkchop from the beginning. Chairman Densham said there needed to be a re-education and changing of driving habits in the downtown area and to change patterns of accessing the freeway. Member Rombotis made a motion to ask the City to delete the proposed porkchop at Madison and Elm Avenue, and re- instate it if there is a problem. Member McCoy seconded the motion. The Committee discussed the motion, and it was noted this would be the only corner on Elm Avenue without a traffic signal. The request was made to amend the motion to ask for a report back from the Traffic Engineer on this proposal. Chris Salomone suggested the Design Sub-committee meet with the Traffic Engineer and report back to this Committee. Member Rombotis, with the consent of the second, withdrew his previous motion. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee recommended the Design Sub-committee meet with the Traffic Engineer to discuss the feasibility of eliminating the proposed porkchop at the intersection of Madison and Elm Avenue, and report back to this Committee. 6. STREETSCAPE DESIGN UPDATE. Chris Salomone reported that the Carlsbad Boulevard portion of the streetscape is out to bid at this time. Mr. Salomone said that parking has been created for the spaces to be eliminated on Elm Avenue and is adequate for the project to go forward. Dens h am Hayes Helton McCoy McMahon Mikael Norby Palmesi Rombot is X X X X X X X X X . *. r MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 23, 1989 Page 4 In answer to query regarding Washington Street, Mr. Densham said that should be finished within the next 30 to 45 days. Member McMahon stated there was no bike lane at one point on Carlsbad Boulevard, and staff indicated they would check this. Member Norby reported on the kiosks/locator maps proposed to be placed throughout the City to tell the public where different important sites are located. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS. Chairman Densham stated the Sub-Committees will be meeting before the February Meeting and there will be lengthy reports at that time. Finance Chairman Densham reported the Finance Sub-committee had met with Finance Director Jim Elliott, and he was assembling information for the financing goal and the implementation process--these would be things that could be done quickly. Chris Salomone will schedule the meetings of the Sub- committees before the next meeting. INFORMATIONAL: 8. FEBRUARY AGENDA. Member Norby requested the Locator Map be shown at the February Meeting. There is to be a report back on the bike lane on Carlsbad Boulevard. Chris Salomone recommended the PR program for the streetscape be presented to this Committee. AD30URNMENT : By proper motion, the Meeting of January 23, 1989, was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS SALOMONE Housing and Redevelopment Director Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk !