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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-23; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES Time of Meetjng: 5:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: 3une 23, 1986 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers Meetinq of: HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McCoy called the Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman McCoy, Committee Members Clarke, Guilford, Hayes, Helton, Moralez, Nielsen, and Sanchez. Absent: Member Rombotis. Staff Present: Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager Brian Hunter, Assistant Planner Patty Cratty, AAII APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held April 28, 1986, were approved as amended to change the wording in paragraph three on page 1, Item 1 to read: "Member Hayes stated she suggested they get a copy of the Design Manual and Redevelopment Plan, since the goals in those manuals are related to what they are doing. NEW .BUSINESS: 1. Seawall Project 3eff Bunnell gave a status report on the seawall project, stating this project is not in the Redevelopment area, but is adjacent to it. Redevelopment funds may be requested for part of the funding of this project. If other funding is not forthcoming, Mr. Bunnell used a wall chart showing a drawing of the proposed seawall and described the proposed project, indicating approximately 3,200 feet of seawall would be built. He described the ten-foot wide pathway to be constructed behind the seawall from the southern boundary to the parking area at the Pine Street ramp. Mr. Bunnell described the proposed stairways at Cherry Street, Hemlock, Maple and Sycamore,.and stated approximately twenty parallel parking spaces would be added on Carlsbad Boulevard at the end of Cherry Street. The feasibility of a walkway at the Carlsbad Boulevard level has been discussed and a proposal will be refined within the next few weeks. Mr. Bunnell stated funds are available for the seven stairways from the pathway to the beach, and the City is negotiating with the Coastal Conservancy for funds to pave the walkway. structure at Chestnut and the twenty additional parking stalls on Carlsbad Boulevard. They will not fund the structure at Maple or Hemlock, or the staircase at Tamarack. The Coastal Conservancy will fund the MEMBERS Y McCoy Clarke Guilf ord Hayes Helton Moralez Nielsen Sanchez X K X X X X X X _- MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3une 23, 1986 Page 2 ~~~ ~~ The project has been proposed in separate stages, to establish cutoff points to fit the available funding. If sufficient funds are available, the revetment in front of the existing lifequard pad will be the first addition. The second addition would be the rock revetment at Tamarack, with the third addition the north revetment. Additional funding sources are being sought for the two staircases, and the City intends to recommend strongly the existing staircase at Cherry be repaired from Coastal Conservancy funds. Mr. Bunnell continued, stating twenty-two storm drains discharge onto the beach. improvement, staff has proposed the design and construction of a storm drain interceptor, starting at Tamarack, along Ocean Avenue to just south of Oak Street. Wilson Engineering was hired to study this, and they determined there was a high point at Walnut Street. recommendation was to split the storm drain interceptor at that point. Staff is recommending to Council that the storm drain interceptor project be approved for design only at this time. to the seawall. As a separate capital The The interceptor would be built prior In answer to query, Mr. Bunnell indicated how the seawall would form a barrier for the pathway to prevent anyone falling over the wall. from going over onto the pathway. The design also would keep waves All of the seawall and related projects would be on State lands under the auspices of the State Parks & Recreation Department. Mr. Bunnell stated he would inform Chris Salomone how members of this Committee could help as far as lobbying for this project. 2. Design Review Board Update Chris Salomone reported on the projects proposed in the Redevelopment Area, using a map to indicate the location of the different projects. projects: residential; Gilbert's Auto Body, which was appealed to Council and approved, and is now returned for conditions of approval; a warehouse and office space addition on Tyler Street; Bully's on Carlsbad Boulevard. He listed the following a project on Roosevelt Street with offices and Projects coming up in the future include the railroad right-of-way GPA in July. 3. Correspondence from Member Hayes Member Hayes referred to her letter included in the packet, reiterating her concern with this Committee "reacting" rather than making proposals. She felt this Committee should have the facts beforehand and not after decisions have been made. first for a policy recommendation. Chris Salomone agreed with Mrs. Hayes, and stated the function of this Comnittee is to act as a policy making body for Housing and Redevelopment projects. This group should be consulted MINUTES HOUSIN AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3une 23, 1986 Page 3 Chairman McCoy concurred, stating he felt this Committee should have information on proposed projects before those projects go forward to other bodies. Member Hayes stated the makeup of the Design Review Board was "stacked" against this Committee, since they only have two Members on the Board. She added this Committee should have a role in looking forward and planning on how problems should be met. stating this Committee has no plan. should be assignment of members to sub-committees to study each of the problems and to formulate a policy representing the policies of this Committee. She gave parking as an example, She suggested there Chris Salomone distributed copies of a list of projects to come before this Committee within the next few months. Member Hayes further stated she felt sub-committees should be working with the Senior Citizens in determining the site and source of funds for their center. Chris Salomone stated he felt sub-committees would be helpful, especially in working on the design for the work to be done as recommended in the consultants' report. Chairman McCoy stated the biggest problem in the parking downtown is enforcement. Member Nielsen concurred with Member Hayes, adding the problem is two-fold. this Committee had the time to devote to sub-committees and whether they would be able to keep up with all the different items involved. He wondered whether the Members of Chairman McCoy stated if the Senior Citizen Center was to involve Redevelopment funds, he would certainly like to know about it. He offered to write a letter to the City Council to that effect. Chris Salomone added he thought the Senior Center Site would be a controversial decision. He said the Growth Management Program would further focus attention on the Redevelopment Area, inasmuch as that area is exempt. Chairman McCoy asked whether this Committee should consult with Council to ascertain whether they could become involved with the Senior Citizen Center. Chris Salomone replied it would be legally permissible for the Redevelopment Agency to spend money at the Pine Street site. However, Council would have to make some findings before that was done. Chairman McCoy further stated the seawall project had mentioned the possible use of Redevelopment funds, and this had not been discussed with this Committee prior to the presentation of the proposal. Chris Salomone answered if there is a shortfall in funding for the seawall, Redevelopment could be asked to help fund that. Member Hayes reiterated her opinion this Committee needs to have its own policy first on these projects that might involve Redevelopment funds. MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3une 23, 1986 Page 4 Members Hayes and Nielsen agreed to work with staff to work out an approach to the issues, and report back to the Commit tee. Member Nielsen left the meeting at 6:13 p.m. Brochure on Copper Hill Member Hayes referred to the brochure she distributed to all Members, telling the story of Copper Hill. pilot program to improve the quality of life for people recovering from severe mental illnesses. resolution to state: of necessary matching funds for Copper Hill Project, already approved by the San Diego Housing Authority Rental Rehabilitation Division. will service the mentally ill of all North County, including Carlsbad." This is a She suggested a "We strongly support the allocation We realize this project Housing & Redevelopment Advisory Committee voted to support the concept of the resolution as presented by Member Hayes. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Chris Salomone gave the following report: 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Final Operating Budgets - These were approved as recommended by this Committee. Depot Parking Lot - Has been completed with the exception of the landscaping, which will be started the first week of 3uly. Ruhberized Railroad Crossing - These crossings are in ahd are very nice. The Cannon Road crossing will be completed next. Washington Street Improvement Program - A high- pressure'gas line was discovered, which will be relocated. It has been recommended to do all the other work and use a temporary material to pave until the gas line is relocated. Carlsbad Boulevard Bridge Crossing - This will be oDen to foot and bike traffic 3uly 13. There is no definite date for opening to vehikle traffic. Historic Preservation Commission Update - Patty Cratty gave an update on the Commission, stating they are looking at sites. criteria and designating sites. will be in the Redevelopment Area. The site list will be presented to this Committee and there will be a workshop to discuss the impact. They will be setting up Many of those sites McCoy Clarke Guilford Hayes Helton Moralez Sanchez X X X X X X X MINUTES \ \ HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3une 23, 1986 Page 5 AD30URNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of 3une 23, 1986, was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS SALOMONE Community Redevelopment Manager HARRIETT BABBITT Minutes Clerk HB: tc