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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-06; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; Minutes.I * -4 DATE OF MEETING: January 6, 1982 TIME OF MEETING: 5:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hayes at 5:03 P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Chairman Hayes, Members Helton, Runzo, Sanc..ez, and Ward. Member Hall arrived at 5:06 P.M. Absent - Members Carney, Chriss, and Moralez. Also present were: Drew Aitken, Redevelopment Program Manager Chris Salomone, Administrative Aide Frank Aleshire, City Manager Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Housing Ron Beckman, Assistant City Eknager/Development Girard Anear, Council Liaison Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner Bill Hofman, Associate Planner Frank Rowlen, Assistant Finance Director SIX PENCE INN SIGN PROGRAM With the aid of an exhibit showing the proposed sign, Drew Aitken gave a staff report on the matter. tfr. John Grant, owner of the property, addressed the Committee. He stated he preferred Option B, the rectangular logo. He further indicated that Denny's and Chevron are agreeable to Option B. Flr. Aitken indicated that it would resolve Staff's concerns if the scale was smaller with regard to Option B, or if the overall sign was larger. He added that Staff's recommendation is Option A, the six-sided logo. Following discussion, the Committee approved Option B, the rectangular logo, and the height proposed by Staff, and directed that same be forwarded to the Plaming Commission with a recommendation for approval. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. The Committee approved Option B, the rectangular logo, and recommended that the additional space below be utilized for some type of directional identification for the Villagc area. Committee discussion reflected suggestions for identification signing for the Village area. Marty Orenyak indicated that the City is applying for it grant to obtain funding for a directional Village identification sign on the Las Flores property; logo to be worked out at a later date. Jar d Ward Hayes Helton Runzo Sanchez Hall January 6, 1982 Page 2 Frank Aleshire, City Manager, indicated that Countil has appointed Council Member Kulchin and James Hagaman, Plannine Director, to work with the Chamber of Commerce in attempt to develop some type of Village identification program. He suggested that Staff for the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee should coordinate efforts with the Chamber Committee on the program. COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM Chris Salomone gave a staff report on the matter, essentially as contained in the proposed Agenda Bill for the City Council, and the outline prepared by Staff. Committee discussion reflected funding for the program. Member Ward suggested that the City request a tax break from the funds that are placed in the Community Improvement portfolio. Mr. Salomone requested Committee input on the bank proposal itself, which he explained would be a separate document from this program. Member Ward suggested that the City not limit itself to the Bank of America. Mr. Salomone indicated that he has prepared four proposals. In response to Committee query, Mr. Salomone explained that the City will utilize an Outreach Program throughout the newspapers, to publicize the program. X4r. Orenyak further indicated that Staff would like to combine both the commercial and residential programs. The Committee approved the proposal by Staff, and directed that same be forwarded to the City Council, recommending that they augment the program as soon as possible. , COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROJECTS EVANS. 2965 Roosevelt Street: and MORALES. on Roosevelt St. Director Orenyak gave a brief report on the matter, and indicated that Staff has received two applications for the loan program. He added that the items were provided to the Committee as informational only. DOWNTOWN PARKING AGREFXENT: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Director Orenyak gave a brief report on the matter, indicating that eight out of eleven property owners have signed the agreement. He added that Staff has been unable to contact one of the property owners, and another has indicated he is skeptical about signing the agreement; however, is still willing to discuss same. Committee discussion reflected the parking agreement, and possible support from the City on same. Director Orenyak added that the letter drafted by the Chamber and Staff -for the property owners has been forward, to the City Council. Jard hyes Zelton Runzo Sanchez Ball # ' ,, - i -- I_ January 6, 1982 Page 3 REORGANIZATION - COST EFFECTIVENESS With the aid of a flip chart outlining the Staff and Department reorganization, Frank Rowlen, Assistant Finance Director, gave a report on the matter, outlining the reorganization plan, and the fiscal impact of same. Member Ward left at 6:05 P.M. Committee discussion reflected cost effectiveness of the reorganization. Mr. Aleshire explained that the plan will contract with other departments within the City to do the work. He added that overhead costs are not included in this report. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Drew Aitken reported that Ken Chriss has resigned from the Committee, and indicated that Staff is soliciting input from citizens who wish to participate in the Committee to fill the vacancy. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 P.M., tc Monday, January 25, 1982 at 5:OO P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Ann R. Alleman Minutes Clerk TRANSCRIPTS ARE KEPT UNTIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES. I . .__.._ .--. ...