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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-27; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Time of Meeting: 4:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: November 27, 1989 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers MEMBERS ' CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Densham called the Meeting to order at 4:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Densham, Committee Members Gonzales, Hamilton, Hayes, McCoy, Meloy, Norby and Rombotis. Member Rowlett arrived at 4:05 p.m. Absent: None. Others Present: Chris Salomone, Patty Cratty, Lynn Brown and Clint Phillips. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 30, 1989, were approved as amended to delete "and that staff felt this was a regional problem". PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to speak at this time. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Chairperson Densham spoke regarding the resignation of Chris Salomone as Director of Housing and Redevelopment, and standards of quality Chris set. He asked the Committee Members to give Patty Cratty their support and the new Director when appointed. He said that Chris Salomone was owed a vote of thanks. Chairperson Densham said he had talked with the new Members of the Committee and wished to make the Subcommittee assignments, as follows: Member Meloy - Parking (Member Rombotis is Chairman) Housing Member Gonzales - Parking Member Hamilton - Housing Member Rowlett - Housing chairperson Densham said the three new Members are all on the Housing Subcommittee, and in lieu of appointing an interim Chair, he would attend the meetings, and then in January, a Chairperson €or the Housing Subcommittee would be appointed. Lynn Brown is the staff person for Housing. Mr. Densham announced that the other Chairpersons will remain the same on the Subcommittees. Densham Gonzales Hamilton Hayes : McCoy Meloy Norby Rombotis X X X X X X X , .- MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DVISORY COMMITTEE November 27, 1989 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS/CONTINUED ITEMS: 1. CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR CULTURAL FACILITIES Member Norby reported that the Committee had met and elected a Chairperson. determined later. The time for the next meeting will be Chairperson Densham stated he would like a report on this Committee each month and urged all Committee Members to give input to Member Norby. 2. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Parking - Chairman Rombotis reported he met with City Attorney Vincent Biondo, Chris Salomone, Marty Orenyak and Chairperson Densham, and discussed the pros and cons of a parking district method of financing parking downtown. Mr. Biondo had recommended strongly against a parking district and suggested that downtown parking in an improvement district would be more palatable and would be on the business license tax as a surcharge. He was against collecting fees or suggesting fees in lieu of parking shortfalls because costs escalate rapidly. A copy of the Escondido parking district will be reviewed. It was also suggested that the Master Plan address parking in its entirety and also address the revenue to finance that. There is to be no waiver given by the Design Review Board on parking standards until there is a revenue-producing solution to this problem. Chairperson Densham stated that a parking authority does not solve the parking, traffic and circulation problems by "throwing money" at a parking district. Neither does a parking structure or parking lot that may be built accomplish what people in the Redevelopment Area want. Mr. Densham continued, stating that the Master Plan should identify specifically the parcels of land the City owns and what the shortfalls in parking are going to be; what kind of surface and/or structure will be considered, and then go into the funding alternatives. Member Rombotis stated that a long-range buildout need was a necessity, with the land uses identified and the intent of development that will develop parking. Once you see what this determines, then identify the shortfall and see how to solve it. Chairperson Densham said that a parking authority would not solve all the parking problems and the City has an important part in that. However, it is the private sector development, both commercial and residential, that will create more problems. just the City's. This will be everyone's problem--not , MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 27, 1989 Page 3 MEMBERS \ OLD BUSINESS/CONTINUED ITEMS: (Continued) Member Rombotis added that very little funding will be coming out of the Redevelopment Area because of the financial situation for the next several years. He said the need and the revenue source have not been identified. The Parking Subcommittee recommendation is that this become an underlined part of the Master Plan, to include, but not limited to, funding sources and revenue streams necessary to carry the parking facilities--whatever they are. He requested staff supply the new Committee Members with the documentation available on this item. Chris Salomone commented that three or four Members will interview the consultant for the Master Plan and question him on that ability, and if they have had that experience, then consider a consultant who can formulate a parking plan. Member McCoy stated he was concerned about the time element, as this has been discussed for several years now, and some approval has been given with an agreement to provide parking. He would like to speed up the process, and added that the Design Review Board would not give any waivers on parking. Member Hayes asked what this Committee could do to stop things from dragging. Member McCoy added that parking is needed now, and felt that some of the parking lots are too far away to be used. He also felt the merchants need to be informed about parking their employees in the lots that are farther away from the main shopping area. Chairperson Densham stated that putting a Master Plan together takes time, and he feels there are very dedicated people who are interested in accomplishing this. Member Norby commented that wouldn't it be awful if there was no parking problem in the downtown area. However, the solution to the problem will take time. For example, the streetscape started three or four years ago---everything takes time . Long-Range Planning - Chairman Norby reported he had met with the graphics person and the architect and showed them a chart of the map. There will be 6 or 8 maps at the beginning. Each one will have an etched drawing and all will have a history of that specific site. Also, all locator maps will contain a history of Carlsbad. Mr. Norby said the business list will be updated every six months, and the fee will be between $40 to $50 a year. In reply to query regarding graffiti, Mr. Norby said they felt this would not be a problem, as the maps will be metal panels. Housing - no report. Design Review Board - no report. Member Hayes requested that the names of the Subcommittees be on the Agenda. MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 2 7 , 1989 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS/CONTINUED ITEMS: 3. NORTHWEST QUADRANT PARKS CONCERN COMMITTEE Member Hayes referred to the copies of the report she had made for the Committee Members. She said the presentation had been made to City Council, stating that the Northwest Quadrant had been treated like all the other quadrants and the Committee recommended that schoolgrounds not be counted as 100 percent as parks--but they were not successful in changing that policy. The Committee proposed counting them as approximately 40 percent for the first five years, but the present policy will not be changed--even though there are eight schools in the Northwest Quadrant. There is one school in the Northeast Quadrant and two in the Southeast Quadrant--none in the Southwest Quadrant. Mrs. Hayes continued, stating that in the Northwest Quadrant,f 27 percent of the parkland is schoolgrounds. This is not true in the other three quadrants. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation is the minimum, and they are going to go beyond that in the Northwest Quadrant. Mrs. Hayes said the Committee had gone to the Assessor's Office and listed every parcel of land that the City owns. Mrs. Hayes said that it was the hope of the Committee that the 27 percent shortage will be taken care of within the next five years. There is no land for a community park in the Northwest Quadrant--such as Stagecoach or Calavera Hills. She distributed copies of the recommendations and conclusions of the Committee and who they got there. 4. MASTER PLAN Clint Phillips said the revisions have been made on the draft of the Redevelopment Area Master Plan Procedures and that is in the packet. Mr. Phillips reported that the Master Plan consultant RFP should go to Council in December, and be advertised the first week in January, for 30 days. The bids will be received and reviewed and a selection made. 1 The RFP will address parking and funding. Member Norby stated he would like to have a meeting of the Committee in December and January, and be ready to handle the applicants in February. He will let staff know the dates of the meetings. Chris Salomone thought there should be two Members from the Design Review Board and Planning Commission and one from the community, with an ex-officio member from the Council. 5. HOMELESS REPORT Lynn Brown reported that the data presented to the Committee Members was self-explanatory and she would answer any questions. Member Hayes stated she wanted the number of beds in each place. Also, she noted there were some listed in San Diego, and if that was to be included, then all facilities in San Diego should be listed. Ms. Brown said the purpose of the report was to generally give the Committee the information about the issue. \ MEMBERS b MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 27, 1989 Page 5 MEMBERS ' OLD BUSINESS/CONTINUED ITEMS: (Continued) Committee discussion followed regarding what the Members felt should be done in Carlsbad, and the suggestion was made that it should be determined what other cities are doing about the homeless problem, and also to determine how Carlsbad is participating in those other programs; both financially and through actual participation. Also, it was the consensus of the Committee that the Housing and Redevelopment Commission should be apprised of what this Committee feels should be done about the homeless issue. The Committee Members also discussed the possibilities of providing referral services through non-profit organizations to people affected by the homeless problem, and also to employers of the migrants. The suggestion was made that the City provide a center for information. Reference was made to the eight options listed in Lynn Brown's memorandum dated November 20, 1989. These options resulted from the November 9 meeting called by County Supervisor John MacDonald. Ms. Brown stated that cities are to address the homeless issue in the Housing Element. She added that the Housing Element is being revised at this time. Research is being done in affordable housing throughout the country for low income affordable housing. This is being worked on locally, as is all housing. The statement was made that everyone, nationally down to locally, is working on the problem and trying to deal with it. Chairperson Densham suggested a statement be sent to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission stating a mandate from this Committee to initiate actions #1 to establish programs for the homeless, and #2 to ask the State and Federal Governments for local aid, by establishing a fund to provide emergency rent assistance and tie that to setting up a housing fund for local certificates or vouchers to augment Federal programs. In addition to that, to explore any and all potential City of Carlsbad contributions to local and regional agencies, both financially and through actual participation. The local numbers could be used, whatever they are, and if this is a rental problem or affordable housing problem, it would be something that could be implemented fairly quickly to bring a positive impact to the problem to provide assistance. One question that was asked was where would the funds come from, and Mr. Salomone stated that when a program was formulated, the funding would be addressed at that time. Chairperson Densham stated that the plan could not be implemented unless there is a way to have it funded. The Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee recommended the Housing and Redevelopment Commission to diligently explore the following things: Initiate recommended actions #1 to establish programs for the homeless; and 82, to ask the State and Federal Governments for local aid by establishing a fund to provide emergency rent assistance and tie that into setting up a housing fund for local certificates or vouchers to augment Federal programs. In addition to that, to explore any and all potential City of Carlsbad contributions to local and regional agencies, both financially and participation. Local figures could be used to determine whether a rental problem or affordable housing problem, with this being implemented fairly quickly. I Dens ham Gonzales Hamilton Hayes McCoy Meloy Norby Rombo t is Rowle t t .. . MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE November 27, 1989 Page 6 MEMBERS \ OLD BUSINFSS/CONTINUED ITEMS: (Continued) 6. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBER RECOMMENDATION Chairperson Densham announced that the Design Review Board representatives are Members Rombotis and McCoy. He stated that perhaps there should be three members from this Committee, rather than two and three from the Planning Commission. There are times that being in business in the downtown area eliminates the input of the Members representing this Committee. Members Rombotis and McCoy were reappointed as Design Review Board Members representing the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee. INFORMATIONAL: 7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Chris Salomone reported that the Senior Center/School District Building will be dedicated December 7. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be December 3. The parking lots will open this week, with 111 spaces available. Tomorrow night the City Council will hold a Northwest Quadrant Meeting. people about the village areas. A newsletter will be mailed out telling Mr. Salomone stated his last day of employment with Carlsbad would be the end of December. Patty Cratty will be appointed as Acting Housing and Redevelopment Director, and the position will either be advertised or a firm hired to hire a new Director. 8. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REPORT. There was no quorum available for the last meeting. 9. JANUARY CALENDAR. By consensus of the Committee, the December Meeting will be cancelled, making the next Meeting January 22, 1990. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of November 27, 1989, was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, PATRICIA CRATTY Acting Housing and Redevelopment Director Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk