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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-29; Housing Commission; MinutesMinutes of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: CALL TO ORDER: - HOUSING COMMISSION 6:00 P.M. July 29, 1993 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director, called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Staff Present: Chairman Scarpelli, Commissioners Avis, Calverley, Escobedo, Noble, Peterson, Sato, Wellman, Commissioner Rombotis Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director Ron Ball, City Attorney Reggie Harrison, Housing Program Manager Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst Leilani Hines, Management Assistant Clint Philips, Senior Management Analyst Mr. Becker introduced each Commissioner and they were given an opportunity to share their background for the benefit of the other Commissioners. Councilpersons Ann Kulchin and Ramona Finnila welcomed the new Commission and thanked those participating for their efforts. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: There were no requests to address the Board. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director, called for nominations for Chair. Commissioners Avis, Sato, and Scarpelli were duly nominated. By majority vote, Edward Scarpelli was elected to serve as Chairman. Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director, called for nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioners Avis and Sato were duly nominated. By majority vote, Doug Avis was elected to serve as Vice-Chairman. The term for Chair and Vice-Chair expire on July 29, 1994. The gavel was passed to Chairman Scarpelli. 2. Adoption of Rules and Procedures Ron Ball, City Attorney, reviewed legal issues concerning conflict of interest, the Brown Act, and the Political Reform Act. He stated that Commissioners should contact Housing/Redevelopment staff if they have legal questions. HOUSING COMMISSION July 29, 1993 PAGE2 Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst, reviewed the rules and procedures which were written to govern the Housing Commission. She noted some changes which have been recommended by staff, as follows: Special meetings may also be called by the Housing/Redevelopment Director. Change to five (5) votes, all references which indicate that four (4) votes will constitute a quorum or majority. Change to unisex, all references which indicate masculine gender. ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Motion was made by Commissioner Avis, and duly seconded, to approve Resolution No. 001 adopting the Housing Commission Rules and Procedures with revisions as noted. 8-0 Chairman Scarpelli, Commissioners Avis, Calverley, Escobedo, Noble, Peterson, Sato, Wellman, None None NEW BUSINESS: 3. Roles and Responsibilities of the Housing Commission Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director, summarized the roles and responsibilities of the Housing Commission and reviewed Ordinance No. NS-235 and NS-242. He stated that all members of the Housing Commission are required to be residents of the City of Carlsbad and registered voters. 4. Reference Materials Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst, reviewed two (2) reference manuals with the Commissioners which include various documents to assist them in evaluating affordable housing projects, programs, and policies/procedures. 5. Housing Element. Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), and lnclusionary Housing Ordinance. Leilani Hines, Management Assistant, gave a staff overview of the City of Carlsbad's approved Housing Element and CHAS for the period 1991-96. The overview included a discussion of the goals objectives, policies, and programs related to providing affordable housing in Carlsbad. 6. The Villas at El Camino Real Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director, gave a staff report and slides presentation on a proposed 340 unit affordable housing project known as "The Villas" at El Camino Real. He discussed SAMCO, tax credits, and other financing which will be used for the project. Target date for all approvals on this project is October 5, 1993. Larry Clemens, Vice President, Hillman Properties, addressed the Commission and gave a brief history of the Aviara project and Hillman's intentions regarding affordable housing in the City of Carlsbad. They will be developing "The Villas" at El Camino Real in partnership with Bridge Housing Corporation and Kruer/Picerne. HOUSING COMMISSION July 29, 1993 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular meeting of July 29, 1993 was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~F~ _kov EVAN BECKER \) Housing and Redevelopment Director BETTY BUCKNER Minutes Clerk PAGE3 July 30, 1993 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DEPAR'l'MEH'l' ~ SUMMARY OP ACTIONS TAKEN BY HOUSING COMMISSION AT THEIR MEETING OP JULY 29, 1993 On July 29, 1993, the Housing Commission held their first meeting. The following summary of actions taken during the meeting are provided for your review: 1. ELECTION OP CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Commissioner Ed Scarpelli was elected as Chairperson and Commissioner Doug Avis was elected as Vice-Chairperson. They will serve one year terms in these positions. 2. ADOPTION OP RULES AND PROCEDURES: The Commission adopted its rules and procedures for conducting meetings. The Commission will meet every second Thursday at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers. City Attorney reviewed Brown Act requirements, Robert's Rules of Order and Conflict of Interest issues. The following items were on the Housing Commission's agenda for information and discussion purposes only: 3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OP THE COMMISSION: Housing and Redevelopment Director reviewed the roles and responsibilities of the Commission as outlined in the ordinance. 4. REFERENCE MATERIALS: Each Commissioner was provided with a reference manual and a resource manual. These two manuals included a variety of documents which will assist the Commissioners in the performance of their duties. For example, the Commissioners were provided with copies of the Housing Element, the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), . Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, summary of Housing Programs, City Guide for Commissions, Boards and Committees, etc. t PAGE 2 HOUSING COMMISSION SUMMARY July 30, 1993 5. SUMMARY 01' HOUSING ELEMENT I CHAS AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE: 6. Staff provided a brief summary of the information provided within the Housing Element, CHAS and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. • INTRODUCTION OP AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT -"THE VILLAS" AT EL CAMINO REAL: Staff and Larry Clemens, of Hillman Properties, provided a summary of the proposed affordable housing project known as "The Villas" at El Camino Real. The project was presented for introduction purposes only at this meeting. At the next Housing Commission meeting, this project will be presented for a recommendation to the Planning Commission/City Council. The next meeting of the Housing Commission is scheduled for August 12, 1993 at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers. cc: City Manager Assistant city Manager Financial Management Director Assistant to the City Manager City Attorney Community Development Director Department Heads