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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-25; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES i - Meeting of: Date of Meeting: February 25, 1991 Time of Meeting: 4:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers HOUSING AND REDBVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS ' CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Norby called the Meeting to order at 4:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Norby, Members Gonzalez, Hamilton, Hayes, McCoy, Meloy, and Rowlett. Absent: None. Staff present: Kathy Graham, Housing and Redevelopment Director Patty Cratty, Senior Management Analyst Lynn Brown, Senior Management Analyst Clint Phillips, Senior Management Analyst Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 28, 1991, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to speak at this time. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: a. Chairperson Norby announced the Marine Corps Battle Ceremony to be held March 8, 1991, at the Carlsbad High School Football Stadium at 7:30 p.m. b. City Traffic Engineer, Bob Johnson, will make a presentation on February 26, 1991, at 8:OO a.m., to the Village Merchants Meeting regarding traffic patternslchanges on Carlsbad Village Drive (Elm Avenue). DIRECTOR'S REPORT: a. Robert's Rules of Order Kathy Graham stated she had distributed copies of Robert's Rules of Order, and when she finds an abridged version, that will be distributed. b. Redevelopment Survey Area I1 Kathy Graham reported that there was a copy of the Agenda Bill in the packet and Alternative C was the area chosen for the Redevelopment Survey Area 11. This will be a separate area and will have a group formed from residents of that area similar to this group from the existing Redevelopment Area. Norby Gonzalez Hamilton Hayes McCoy Meloy Row let t MINUTES February 25, 1991 Page 2 DIRECTOR'S REPORT: (Continued) C. d. e. f. Summarv of Committees with Appointments and Terms Kathy Graham stated that the concerns of this Committee regarding appointments and terms had been sent to the City Manager's Office, and especially how it would affect the Design Review Board. This is being reviewed at this time . Community Block Grant Proposal Information and ADDlication Kathy Graham referred to the copy of the Community Block Grant proposal included in the packet. Debbie Fountain stated she was present to answer any questions, and distributed a new missing sheet of the schedule. She said the packets had been sent out to non- profit organizations and private citizens and anyone else interested in filing an application. The proposals are due March 8, 1991, by 5:OO p.m. Kathy Graham stated that affordable housing will be proposed by the Department. Chairperson Norby urged the Committee Members to submit any proposals they might want to have considered. Bicycle Rack Installation Reauest at Lola's Market IOak/Roosevelt) Kathy Graham referred to the memorandum included in the packet regarding bicycle racks which stated the matter was being investigated. Member Hayes stated that at the Community Development Center there are storage units for bicycle users and she felt if you want to encourage people to ride bikes to work, storage units would be safer. The suggestion was made that if the City has to purchase bike racks, that perhaps by buying more racks a better price could be obtained. Chairperson Norby suggested that in requiring parking on projects, a certain number of spaces could be designated as bike spaces. Ms. Graham stated staff would review this matter and the possible code problem with regard to bike racks blocking the walkways; also find out about regulations and whether there is anything to preclude property owners from purchasing bike racks. Also, staff could investigate whether this Committee could recommend to the Commission to include bike racks in future projects. Section 8 Housina Proaram Update Lynn Brown gave the staff report, stating that HUD requires 95 percent lease-up and staff is setting a goal of 100 percent lease-up. In answer to query, Ms. Brown stated that only people on contract are counted toward that goal and people looking for a unit are not counted. Y MEMBERS MINUTES February 25, 1991 Page 3 MEMBERS Y DIRECTOR'S REPORT: (Continued) Member Hayes inquired about a voucher program to subsidize transportation for people looking for units, and Chairperson Norby said a group is needed for a proposal for such a program. Ms. Brown stated that people on the voucher program can now take that voucher anywhere in the state of California or any contiguous state. Kathy Graham stated that the Housing Element is being revised and will probably go before the Planning Commission in April and to the City Council in June. She said that the draft will be a large document and if any Committee Members wish to read it, it will be in the Redevelopment Office. She said that the Housing Subcommittee might want to meet and go over the draft. Ms. Graham stated that the single room occupancy ordinance is in draft form from the Planning Department and the Subcommittee might also want to go over that. g. h. i. Update on Nomination of Peder Norbv to Fill the UnexRired Term of Jerrv Rombotis who Resianed Kathy Graham reported that she had inquired when this Committee's nomination of Member Norby would go to Council, but had not heard from the City Clerk. Joint Chamberlvillaae FaireIMerchantlHRAC Meetinq Chairperson Norby stated this meeting is not final at this time, but he believes it is time to hold such a meeting and discuss the fair. Columbia Place Project Visit Kathy Graham stated this San Diego project will be visited on Thursday, February 28, 1991, from 1O:OO a.m. to 2:OO p.m. Any Committee Members wishing to attend are to let Ms. Graham know at the end of this meeting. OLD BUSINESS: a. Master Plan Ms. Graham stated there is a draft copy of the RFD attached to the packet. Copies were sent to Planning, Engineering, City Attorney, Traffic Engineer, Land Use Engineer and Community Development. responded and their comments are incorporated into the document. The document is ready to go forward to Counc to authorize staff to distribute the RFD and bring a consultant on board. They have all il Member Hayes suggested that on page 3, the first sentence, the following words be added: '' as well as the maintenance of a balance to enhance the village quality of the area and the atmosphere. MINUTES February 25, 1991 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS: (Continued) Member Hayes continued, stating the second sentence on page 3 should state that the consultant should also review the draft Housing Element recently completed for the City and provide recommendations as to how broad affordable housing programs outlined within the element can be, or already are. She would like the wording in Item #ll to be changed from "should" to "shall". Chairperson Norby stated that the scope of work for the Cultural Facilities was only for the community, and not on a regional basis. He said that he wanted this consultant's work to include a regional study also. Chairperson Norby stated that under Item 15, he wanted the Design Review Board and the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee work as far as authorization and distribution of items and the direction to be included. b. Villaae Holidav Activities Kathy Graham stated there would be a report on this at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS : a. b. C. Sidewalk on West Side of Washinaton Street from Grand Avenue Kathy Graham explained that there is no sidewalk on Washington from Grand until you get half way through the Village Faire project, and then it is along the side of the building. When you cross Elm, on the east side of Washington, there is a dirt path until you get to the City parking lot. Staff has been walking that area from Grand with the Planning Department and the owner of Village Faire to try to come up with a resolution of the sidewalk issue. The intent was to have people walk through the patio in Village Faire, but with the tables there, you are not able to walk through. Traffic Sianals - Streetscape Patty Cratty reported that the sculpture park project should be going to Council March 5 to award the contract. The traffic signals will be done separately between June and August. Phase V is to be done in late 1991. The funding is available for the traffic signals and the sculpture park, but the funding for Carlsbad Village Drive are a little short. Member Hayes asked for the figures on the project and staff will get them from Municipal Projects. Carlsbad Theatre Kathy Graham stated that Gary Nessim and a non-profit group hope to purchase the theatre. At first, they would be showing films with the theatre in the existing condition and work around getting the stage and theatre sprinklered for life performances. The Fire Department will not release the theatre for live performances in its present condition. MEMBERS ' MINUTES February 25, 1991 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) d. Summaries and March Calendar Chairperson Norby requested the sidewalk area time schedule for Roosevelt and Grand Avenue be placed on the next agenda. Conflict of Interest Item for March. Kathy Graham stated that if a project or item will impact the source of income of a Member, then that constitutes conflict of interest, and that person should leave the room during the discussion. The Committee Members requested that the City Attorney attend the next meeting, if possible. The Committee would like to know what the role of this Committee and the Housing and Redevelopment Commission is in the City of Carlsbad housing. Parking Authority - this was discussed briefly, with Ms. Graham stating this would be included in the Master Plan. Member McCoy added that the City Attorney does not want a parking authority with a separate body to implement it. This will be on the next agenda. Bike Racks and Regulations. By proper motion, the Meeting of February 25, 1991, was adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, KATHY GRAHAM Housing and Redevelopment Director Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk MEMBERS