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MEETING OF: - HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: August 3, 1981 - Adjourned Meet ing
TIME OF MEETING: 4:OO P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Hardinn Street Recreation Room
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Co-Chairman Hayes at
4:08 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present - Members Hayes, Chriss, Sanchez, Carney,
Moralez, and Runzo.
Chairman Ward arrived at 4:37 P.M.
Absent - Members Helton and Hall.
Also present were:
Drew Aitken, Administrative Assistant
Chris Salomone, Administrative Aide
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Meeting held April 13, 1981, were approved
as submitted.
Minutes of the Meeting held April 20, 1981, were
continued to the next meeting .
Minutes of the Meeting held April 27, 1981, were
continued to the next meeting.
Minutes of the Meeting, held May 21, 1981, were approved
as submitted .
Minutes of the Meeting held June 18, 1981, were continued
to the next meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Parking study data formation
Drew Aitken gave a brief staff report on the matter,
indicating that same has been forwarded to the Chamber of
Commerce for their information. He added that Staff has
talked with several property owners in the area; however,
no formal action has been taken.
Co-Chairman Hayes suggested that another letter be
drafted to the Chamber of Commerce, requesting their input
and suggested action on the matter. The Committee
concurred, and directed Staff to forward same to the
Chamber.
Member Chriss indicated he does not feel there will be
any action from the Chamber, as the report indicates,
there is adequate parking.
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Sanchez
Carney
Moralez
Runzo
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Runzo
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Guidelines Design Manual
Drew Aitken indicated this is a report to the Committee
that Staff has reviewed, with the changes requested by
the Committee. He added that Draft No. 3, which is the
final draft, contains all the concerns expressed by the
Cornittee. Staff will also have to go through and delete
all reference to sub-area 6. Mr. Aitken suggested that
the matter be set to a special workshop for discussion
and considerat ion.
Mr. Aitken continued that the Redevelopment Plan will go
into effect on August 20, 1981, and this item should
also go to Council as a companion document.
Following brief discussion, the Committee set a special
meeting for the Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the matter on
Thursday, August 6, 1981 at 3:OO P.M. The Committee
agreed to accept any decisions made by the Ad Hoc
Committee.
Budget
Drew Aitken explained that the report requested by the
Committee comes in once a month; however, it takes
several weeks before they are printed. This is the cause
of the delay in receiving same.
Chairman Ward arrived at 4:37 P.M.
The Committee inquired as to the reason for receiving
these reports .
Chairman Ward explained that he is looking for budgetary
planning and active management planning, in attempt to
provide Staff with some guidance. He added that it will
familiarize the Committee with the budget.
Member Hayes suggested that Mr. Ward and Mrs. Runzo work
together on the matter, as the budget committee.
Streetscape Design - Review Contract
Drew Aitken gave a brief update on the agreement with
John Landry and CG Engineering, and indicated that the
Architect and Engineer has been unable to have a meeting.
He added that he has a tentative meeting scheduled for
the end of this week with them, and will have more
specific information for the Committee at that time.
Committee discussion reflected on the Streetscape Design
Contract.
Member Chriss expressed concern that the project is 30
days behind schedule, and suggested that Staff draft a
letter to the Assistant City Manager for Community
Development, with copies sent to John Landry and CG
Engineering, and the City Engineer, advising them of the
City's interest in seeing that the project stay on
schedule. The Committee concurred.
Chairman Ward referred to page 5 of the Contract, and
suggested that Staff make reference to this section in
the letter.
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Chris Salomone suggested that additional progress might
have been made that the City is not yet aware of, and
indicated that a follow-up report will be made to the
Committee on the matter after the meeting with the
Architect and Engineer.
Morteane/Insured back bonds for Redevelopment and Housing
In the absence of the Director, Drew Aitken indicated he
was not prepared to report on the item, and it was
carried as Unfinished Business.
Affordable Housing - optional approaches
Drew Aitken indicated that the matter will be heard at
the City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 11, 1981.
Member Chriss suggested that a letter be drafted from the
Committee, encouraging the adoption of programs for low
and moderate income housing throughout the City. The
Committee concurred.
Member Hayes distributed copies of a newspaper article
dated July 19, 1981 from the San Diego Union, titled, "A
partnership concept for affordable housing."
Appointment of Sub-Committees
Committee discussion reflected on the status of sub-
committees,
The Committee suggested a Budget and Finance Committee,
Design Manual Ad Hoc Commiteee, and a DRB Ad Hoc
Commit tee.
Member Chriss suggested that the Committee look into the
possibility of enlarging the Redevelopment'Area. Staff
indicated they would not support same, and suggested that
if there are other areas in the City that are blighted,
Staff will recommend another project.
Committee concensus directed that a letter be sent to the
City Council/Housing and Redevelopment Commission,
requesting that a DRB Committee be set up at the earliest
possible date.
Following discussion, the Committee agreed that a joint
workshop with the Planning Commission should be scheduled,
to discuss such matters as the Design Manual, DRB
Processing, front and sideyard setbacks, and the small lot
is sue.
DRB Processinp; and Trackinrt
Member Hayes requested that the Committee be provided
with a list of the status of the projects.
Residential Rehabilitation Loan
Chris Salomone gave a staff report on the matter,
indicating the loan has been approved by the County;
however, has not yet gone before the Board of
Supervisors. Mr. Salomone distributed copies of the
Residential Rehabilitation Program to the Committee, and
indicated that he would come back to the Committee with a report, prior to beginning the program.
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Mr. Salomone continued that the program has been approved
by Council, and County Staff will incorporate part of the
program into the County program.
In conclusion, Mr. Salomone reported that he will also be
coming back to the Committee with a commercial program,
as he would like to start them both at the same time.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 P.M., to Monday, August 17, 1981 at 4:OO P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann R. Alleman
Minutes Clerk
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