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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-29; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Date of Meeting: May 29, 1990 Time of Meeting: 4:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Densham called the Meeting to order at 4:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Densham, Members Gonzalez, Hayes, McCoy, Meloy, Norby and Rowlett. Absent: Members Hamilton and Rombotis. Others Present: Patty Cratty, Acting Housing Director Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst Gary Kellison, Engineering APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held April 23, 1990, were approved as presented. (one mot ion) PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to address the Committee on a non- agenda item. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Chairperson Densham reported on Mayor Lewis' round table workshop for chairpersons which was held last Wednesday. This has been an annual meeting, but will now become a quarterly meeting. Minutes of the various meetings are read by Council Members. He said that the Mayor stated that the Chairperson Densham stated that Mayor Lewis discussed the migrant problem and the housing. Mr. Densham focused on three items; the lack of activity as far as new projects in the Redevelopment Area; the Master Plan for the Redevelopment Area, which is the highest priority of the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee; and the housing issues. Mayor Lewis felt that the lack of activity was due partly to the Streetscape, and expected projects to be started once the Streetscape is complete. The Mayor also promised that there will be a permanent Redevelopment Director by the end of June, so the Master Plan can proceed. As far as the housing, there is a mandate from SANDAG and other agencies to have "X" number of affordable housing units, and staff support will be needed in that area. Mr. Densham said that the Housing Task Force should be a high priority, with high attention. Mayor Lewis also told the group about the plans for the parking lot at Roosevelt and State that the City should have in operation before the end of the year. Densham Gonz ale2 Hayes McCoy Meloy Norby Row1 et t MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 29, 1990 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL: 1. 2. SIDEWALKS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA Gary Kellison reported on the two infill sidewalk segments missing on Roosevelt Street and Laguna Drive. Both areas have been studied and the sidewalk has been designed for the one by the postoffice. The second location by Laguna is obstructed by two utility poles-- and until the utilities are undergrounded, there will be no sidewalk there. Mr. Kellison said the missing sidewalk on Grand will be done when the one on Roosevelt is done, providing the right-of-way dedication can be gotten from the owner, with construction this summer. SKATEBOARD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Committee Member Rowlett reported that he met with the Police and David Bradstreet, Director of Parks and Recreation. He said the Police said they would like very much to have someplace to tell the skateboarders to use that would be safe. Mr. Bradstreet has done some work on this matter, and the City won't touch it because of the liability. Mr. Rowlett said he would contact the churches and the private sector to see whether some place can be found. He said the Police could not tell them to go to any City- owned property. Committee Member Norby wondered whether a concerned citizens' committee could look into what would appease the City with regard to the liability question; or if it is possible. Mr. Rowlett said there is nothing that can be done at this time, but he will continue with the educational aspect with the skateboarders and will contact private business people and churches to try to find a suitable place for skateboarding safely. Chairperson Densham requested staff draft a letter to Mr. Willis telling him of the ongoing program by Member Rowlett and to encourage him and other affected by the skateboarding to provide input directly to Patty Cratty or to Mr. Rowlett; also explain that due to the liability that the City would face, there is no place to send the skateboarders. The skateboarders have been made aware of other people's property and as things change, this Committee will be kept informed. Mr. Rowlett said there is one skateboard park in Carlsbad, but you must be a Member of the Boy Scouts in order to use it, with the Boy Scouts carrying the insurance. Member McCoy commented that several skateboard parks had opened, but closed because of the liability. He said that everyone should be looking for a spot for the skateboarders to use. MEMBERS MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 29, 1990 Page 3 3. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Housinq Committee Member Rowlett reported the Housing Subcommittee had just met and had received a HousingElemen Plan from Lynn Brown. They are assimilating information at this time. He stated that they were to receive the Minutes of the Housing Task Force meetings. Patty Cratty said the Task Force is drafting a policy and guidelines to take to the Council. They are gathering information to develop a policy and strategy for developing housing for all economic levels in the City. The City needs 1,125 units of affordable housing, and has over 300 at this time. The Task Force is gathering information as to how the City could meet this goal and assist low/moderate income people. Chairperson Densham stated that the Task Force has been appointed to come up with a policy statement upon which the Commission can operate and make recommendations and aid in coming up with potential ways to satisfy this SANDAG and other agencies requirements. There is no clear-cut policy statement of the Commission that the Task Force is to put together. The Task Force and this Committee will deal with housing as governed by that pol icy. Patty Cratty hopes to have this information in two or three weeks to give to the Task Force. The information will come before this Committee by way of the Subcommittee. Committee Member Hayes said that time is important, as cities are being sued and this matter should not be put off. She made a motion to affirm what has been said, that this Committee feels this should be moved along with a high priority. Chairperson Densham said the Task Force is not an agenda item tonight. Mrs. Hayes said that she would like that to be an agenda item at the next meeting. Patty Cratty said that the Task Force is a number one priority with the City. Patty Cratty reported that Committee Member Rombotis had a meeting of this subcommittee and discussed the parking lot. A statement is to be sent to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission that this parking lot should be for an interim time only, and that in the future a better u8e should be found for that area. Finance Chairperson Densham reported that the Finance Subcommittee is waiting for the Master Plan. MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 29, 1990 Page 4 4. 5. 5. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued) Master Plan Member Norby reported that the Master Plan is still on hold pending the appointment of a permanent Redevelopment Director. He reported that the preliminary finding8 for the Cultural Plan for Carlsbad will be reviewed in June and sent forward to Council. COMMUTER RAIL Patty Cratty reported that the Grand Avenue Station will be the first one constructed for the commuter rail. She referred to the report from Eric Munoz, Planner, a copy of which was included in the packet. Member McCoy inquired as to how this project is being financed, and Ms. Cratty answered that the County is the lead agency in the financing of this project. Member Norby asked about Bauer Lumber being located into two places, and staff indicated this will be discussed with the County. The County would like to have the approvals for the station to be completed by mid-1991. Ms. Cratty said the conceptual site plan has been reviewed by staff and they are aware of the concerns. The site plan will go before the Design Review Board and then to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission. Chairperson Densham asked the Committee whether there was a consensus that a statement should be forthcoming from this Committee stating that the lumber yard should be relocated and the parking put in, whether or not the rail station goes in. He felt the Parking Subcommittee should review this and perhaps send such a statement forward stating that this Committee feels that this is a good location for downtown parking. He also suggested that Mr. Bauer meet with the Parking Subcommittee. BUSES ON CHRISTIANSEN WAY Chairperson Densham reported that Christiansen Way had been widened, and Ms. Cratty continued the report, stating that appropriate signs had been installed, but the person requesting the center striping was not satisfied and was still pursuing the striping of the street. BLOCK GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS Chairperson Densham reported that the block grant recommendations had proved interesting, inasmuch as HUD had instituted a new policy (after the recommendations of the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee were made) stating that any project not dealing with housing was inappropriate, including such things as sidewalks. The Maxton Brown area sidewalk was rejected by the Council as being out of sync with what HUD had indicated. He said that more density was wanted for the North County Foundation project, as the feeling was that this was not enough units for the amount of money. MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 29, 1990 Page 5 BLOCK GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) Chairperson Densham continued, stating that Council took this Committee's recommendation to obligate the 17th and 18th CDBG funds for housing; together with the $130,304 from the Maxton Brown project and the North County Housing Foundation project. Staff was directed to examine the C.I.P. for funding for the Maxton Brown sidewalk project. Ms. Cratty will give a report on this in June or July. Member Hayes inquired why a special meeting was not called to review the recommendations of this Committee when the new HUD information was received. She also said she did not know who got the appraisal on the housing project. Mrs. Hayes said Council wanted to know where she got the $53,000 for the sidewalk project. She had gotten it from the City Engineer, and the cost of living increase had been added to that original figure, giving the $53,000. NEW BUSINESS/INFORMATION: 7. 3. 3. PROCEDURES FOR COMMITTEE Ms. Cratty said this item had been presented at the request of the Committee. The procedures are patterned after the Traffic Safety Procedures, with the appropriate changes. Committee discussion followed and it was felt the time table for the Chairperson and the addition of provisions for a Vice-Chairperson should be included in the procedures, with rules for appointment of those offices; also, clarification of the conflict of interest section, and whether that needed to be included in the procedures for this Committee. The Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee returned the Procedures to staff to provide a section to clarify procedure for selection of Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson and the time table for serving; clarification of the conflict of interest section and whether or not this section should be included in the procedures for this Committee; and include a section on the appointment of Subcommittees. Any recommendations made by Committee Members prior to final consideration should be included for discussion and approval. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 Patty Cratty reported on this item, stating it will be a couple of years before this occurs. SUMMARIES OF VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Patty Cratty stated she had included these for information to the Members of this Committee. The consensus of the Committee was they thought this very worthwhile. Densham Gonzalez Hayes McCoy Meloy Norby Rowlett MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 29, 1990 Page 6 10. JUNE CALENDAR Housing Task Force Discussion Procedures Locator Maps Cultural Facilities 11. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Patty Cratty, Acting Housing and Redevelopment Director, introduced a new employee, Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst, who will be working on the community block grant program. Ms. Cratty reported that the downtown fountain had been turned off due to the Stage I1 water alert. She asked for ideas for alternative uses for the fountain to keep it from becoming a trash receptacle. The request for proposal was sent out for the Cultural Research Survey. The Historic Preservation Commission is doing this for identifying historical sites. The Historic Preservation Commission is discussing the Founders' Day Celebration and whether or not to use the incorporation date of the City or go farther back in history. barbecue for the fireworks next year. There have been 15 vouchers issued for the paint-a-thon. The limit is $300 for paint for low income citizens. The Celebration may be combined with the Ms. Cratty said the Housing and Redevelopment Commission approved the lease/purchase of the parking lot at Roosevelt and Carlsbad Village Drive. She said the Locator Maps will need a Local Coastal permit before they could be installed. The Big Bang Barbecue will be June 23, 1990, and the 1990-91 budget will be considered by Council on June 5. QmberHayes suggested there be an agenda item on holding workshops to educate the public on what the redevelopment area is and how their funds are generated to increase the public's understanding of the redevelopment process. By proper motion, the Meeting of May 29, 1990, was adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .l Acting Housing and Redevelopment Director Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk