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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-01-22; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES - Date of Meeting: January 22, 1990 Time of Meeting: 4:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers Meeting of: HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Y ~ ~ ~~ __ CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Densham called the Meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. ROU CALL: Present: Chairperson Densham, Members Hamilton, Hayes, McCoy, Meloy, Norby, Rombotis and Rowlett. Absent: Member Gonzalez. Others Present: Patty Cratty, Bob Johnson, Marty Orenyak and Lynn Brown. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held November 27, 1989, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to address the Committee on a non- agenda item. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Chairperson Densham commented that over the last two years, this Committee has made excellent progress toward having two things happen; a better sounding board for the people in the redevelopment area, and extremely good communication between the Housing and Redevelopment Commission and this Committee, and with the staff. He challenged the Committee to improve on that communication with the City staff and the Commission and continue to be a good sounding board to the community in all aspects. OLD BUSINESS/CO"INUED BUSINESS: 1. MASTER PLAN. Chairperson Densham stated that subsequent to the last meeting, he was approached by the City Manager with a request to consider delaying formation and implementation of the Master Plan Committee and activity until such time as the new Redevelopment Director comes on board. He asked for Committee discussion at this time. Marty Orenyak, Community Development Director, stated he was present to answer any questions the Committee Members might have. Patty Cratty, Acting Redevelopment Director, stated that since it could be three or four months before the new Director is in place, it might be the time to pause on this item. Densham Gonzalez Hamilton Hayes McCoy Meloy Rombotis Rowlett I\ \ MINUTES January 22, 1990 Page 2 MEMBERS \ OLD BUSINESS/<XINTINWD BUSINESS: (Cont inued) Member Rombotis said that there are no major projects before the Design Review Board at this time, so any delay would not be preempting the planning process. Member McCoy added that the group studying this could continue and get some planning done, as there are several things that could be done. Manager. He said he agreed with the City Member Hayes said she saw the wisdom of not going ahead, but there is a lot of groundwork that could be done, and the subcommittee could work on this. For instance, a summary of the tasks accomplished to date and a summary and lost of those this Committee set about to be accomplished that have not been started or are in a state of flux. She added that it has been eight years since the plan started, and a review would be beneficial to the Members on the Committee. Chairperson Densham said one thing brought up by some of the Committee Members was that one of the important points was the input of the consultants on how to have it discussed on the expertise their firm should have, such as land use, lagoons and the ocean. The consultant has an extremely high level of interaction between staff, themselves and the input of this Committee, as well as the community. It is extremely important to select a consulting firm with qualifications and demonstrated ability to work with City staff and the new Director. He felt it is critical for their selection. Patty Cratty added that it is vitally important for the new Director to work with the consultants from the beginning. Marty Orenyak concurred with Ms. Cratty. Member Hayes expressed concern that if the Master Plan was to be put off too long, there should be a time frame. Mr. Orenyak said this would be the number one project. Member Rombotis made a motion to postpone hiring the consultants for the Master Plan until the new Redevelopment Director is on board and thoroughly indoctrinated. Member Hayes asked to amend the motion to include that the subcommittee continue to assemble information. The maker of the motion and the second agreed to the amendment. Chairperson Densham said that staff should have an outline of tasks that the Long-Range Planning Committee could move forward on in the interim, to then give to the Master Plan Committee. Patty Cratty stated that the Long-Range Planning Subcommittee should work with this group, but there should be no committee until the Director is hired, so that he or she could work with that Master Plan Committee from the beginning. Marty Orenyak agreed and said the Long-Range Planning Subcommittee should meet with Patty Cratty, someone from Planning and him and find out what they can do together. MINUTES January 22, 1990 Page 3 OLD BUSINBSS/CO”TINWD BUSINESS: (Continued) Member Norby indicated that he would like a Subcommittee meeting before February 25. The next meeting then would include Members Hayes, Densham, Norby, a staff person, Patty Cratty and Marty Orenyak and get input on the things to be in place when the new Director and consultant are here. The Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee voted to postpone hiring the consultants for the Master Plan until the new Redevelopment Director is on board and thoroughly indoctrinated; with the Subcommittee to continue to assemble information and reports in the interim. 2. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS. Lonq-Ranue Planninq Chairman Norby reported there had been no meeting since November. Desian There was no report. Parkinq Chairman Rombotis requested that a meeting be scheduled as soon as convenient with staff. He said there are some policy issues to be discussed with regard to parking. The policy has now been adopted to make no concessions with regard to parking in the Redevelopment area. One proposed project has a building that covers the entire lot, and he would like to discuss this with the Subcommittee. Mr. Rombotis said there is an existing development that cannot accommodate any future parking, and what is to be done with that. Mr. Rombotis said the City Attorney did not like the idea of a parking district, but until the Master Plan is completed not much can be done. At the same time, land uses can be determined, and that will dictate the parking needs. Ms. Cratty will set up a meeting time for the Parking Subcommittee. Member Hayes asked about the business licenses and the parking, and Mr. Orenyak said that any new business license request would be checked for proper parking, but not on any renewals. Hou s inq Chairman Rowlett reported there had been an educational meeting for the members of the Subcommittee. He said they had requested reports from the meetings held in the City pertaining to the homeless issue. Mr. Rowlett said they also want information from the Affordable Housing Task Force. MEMBERS \I Densham Gonzalez Hamilton Hayes McCoy Meloy Rombo t is Rowlett K c Y K K K K c MINUTES January 22, 1990 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS/CONTI"BD BUSINESS: (Continued) 3. CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR CULTURAL FACILITIES. Member Norby reported that there have been no meetings to date, but one is scheduled for February 1, 1990. 4. AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Patty Cratty stated that staff is developing a policy to ask the City Council to form a Task Force that will address all types of housing and will work with the Housing Subcommittee. This Task Force will be composed of staff people and will focus all issues into one direction. Marty Orenyak will be the Chairman of this Task Force. A report is being drafted at this time, and Ms. Cratty will be giving updates on this. Chairperson Densham added that this Committee would be the sounding board as a whole. The people will come to staff and to the Subcommittee and then to the Task Force. Ms. Cratty said the meetings of the Subcommittees could be posted to allow any person to attend them to give input. In reply to Chairperson Densham's suggestion about an announcement board in the Redevelopment office, Ms. Cratty said that she would check into this. 5. SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Patty Cratty introduced this item, stating the Committee had wanted to know how the decision made on Federal preference had impacted staff. Lynn Brown continued the report, referring to her memorandum dated January 22, 1990. As contained in her report, the impact of providing special preference for families paying 50 percent of their income in rent does not seem to have had any particular impact on the elderly. It has had an impact on the homeless, and they will be lower on the list than someone living in some kind of a unit and paying a lot of rent. Ms. Brown said the greatest impact on the workload has been the processing of the 22 new units received in September. The suggestion was made that perhaps the preference rating should be reversed, and Ms. Brown said that all three Federal preferences could be ranked evenly. This item was referred to the Housing Subcommittee, and the suggestion was made to take the data and compare it with the figures available in April, to find whether or not the figures are consistent. If they have changed, then this should be reviewed to see whether adjustments in the system are needed. NEW BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL: 6. BUSES ON CHRISTIANSEN WAY. Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer, stated there were two issues discussed in his letter to Mr. Biltchik dated December 26, 1989. MINUTES January 22, 1990 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL: (Continued) Tom Licterman of North County Transit District was also present to answer questions. Chairperson Densham asked whether he should disqualify himself on this item, and Ms. Cratty said there was to be no policy decision and no reason for him to abstain. Mr. Johnson stated there are 64 buses using Christiansen way on an 18-hour schedule. Basically, that is a local residential street used somewhat as a collector street. It is sub-standard from the concept of width and improvements- -being 20 to 24 feet in width. The vehicle and pedestrian traffic is low, and it is necessary for the buses to maneuver through the street to head east. Mr. Johnson said that a center line could cause more problems with buses trying to keep within that line than if the street is not striped. The Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee referred this item to the Traffic Safety Commission. 7. CITIZEN'S REQUEST TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE. Chairperson Densham said that Mr. Willis had talked with him about an ordinance strengthening or modifying the existing laws regarding skateboarding and its adverse impact on the commercial area and residential area. Patty Cratty said that Mr. Willis is present today and for the Committee to discuss this item and if they feel it is valid, to make a recommendation to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission that staff investigate and determine whether or not an ordinance is warranted. George Willis stated that he is concerned about this "new mode" of transportation. He said he felt an ordinance would not help, but that an educational process might be the proper way to stop this in the downtown area. There was a discussion, with others stating the rowdyism is the main objection, and with education, perhaps that would decrease. Member Rowlett explained that there is a skateboard park at the Raceway, and there are two kinds of skateboarding-- street skating and ramp skating. He said he is working on opening a park €or skateboarding, and would be willing to help with an educational program. Mr. Rowlett said he would draft a letter and distribute it locally to get as many skateboarders as possible to take part in such a program. Member Rombotis commented that the City has an Officer who works with the schools and the children. The suggestion was made that perhaps Parks and Recreation could provide some help with this. Member Rowlett said they would have a supervisor and use a parking lot for the classes. Densham Gon z a le z Hamilton Hayes McCoy Meloy Rombotis Row 1 et t MINUTES January 22, 1990 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS/I”ORMATIONAL: (Continued) Member McCoy commented that he liked the idea of the educational process, but the problem is that doesn’t reach the people that need it. Member Rombotis said this should be referred to the Parks and Recreation Department and to the Officer liaison with the Police Department; also have Member Rowlett coordinate with them and bring back a report. that rowdyism cannot be tolerated in Carlsbad. The comment was made Chairperson Densham stated that people were needed for this program who could relate to the sport--as it was best to be policed by themselves. He said it should be a multi-faceted educational program, with the Parks and Recreation Department and prominent skateboarders to educate them. Member Rowlett said he wanted to draft an open letter, to be mailed to the manufacturers, school districts, etc., and he would submit that letter to this Committee for approval. It was felt this should be recommended to the Parks and Recreation Department as a viable sport, and what could they do to accommodate it. This item will be on the agenda for the next Committee meeting . 8. NEWSRACKS IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. Patty Cratty gave the report, stating Ordinance NS-99 has now been adopted by the City Council. 9. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD UPDATE. Member McCoy reported on the items before the Design Review Board, and added that he was elected Chairman of the Board, with Member Rombotis Vice-chairman. The new Planning Commission member is Bud Schlehuber 10. BUILDING HEIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE. Member McCoy asked for this item to be continued to the next Committee meeting. 11. FEBRUARY CALENDAR. Carlsbad Theatre - update on history and report Chairperson Densham announced that the block grants will be discussed at either a special meeting or scheduled for the 26th of February. The consensus of the Committee was to schedule this for the 26th. Member Rombotis left the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Chairperson Densham said he wanted all items that Members wanted placed on the Agenda to be discussed at the meeting. If a Member has an item to place on the agenda, please contact Mr. Densham or Ms. Cratty. MINUTES January 22, 1990 Page 7 12. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Patty Cratty reported that the Council would be reviewing goals and objectives at tomorrow's meeting. The Residential Rehab Program is being re-instituted, and there was a notice on the water bills. The streetscape is in Phase 11, and the artwork will be done the latter part of February, with Carlsbad Boulevard to be completed in March. The theatre feasibility study is in for draft review at this time. The parking on Carlsbad Village Drive will be removed the first part of February. The 5K will be held March 23 to 25. There will be a Northeast Quadrant meeting February 27. There will be two City Holidays--February 12 and February 19. By proper motion, the Meeting of January 22, 1990, was adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, PATRICIA CRATTY Acting Housing and Redevelopment Director Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk MEMBERS v