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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-28; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; Minutes. .' MINUTES Time of Meeting: 4:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: March 28, 1988 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers \\\\\ Meetina of: HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE %o MEMBERS Y CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Hayes called the Meeting to order at 4:Ol p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Hayes, Committee Members Densham, Helton, McCoy, Mikhael, Moralez and Norby Absent: Committee Members Gilford and Rombotis. Others Present: Chris Salomone, Housinq & Redevelopment Director Patty Cratty. Senior Manaaement Analyst Dave Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director Doug Duncanson, Parks Superintendent APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Reqular Meeting held February 22, 1988, were approved as amended on paqe 2, first paragraph, to add to the last sentence: "which shows the other two projects have been storm drains".: page 2, Item 4, change the wording to read: Chairperson Hayes announced this item would be discussed in conjunction with the Sub- committee goals and duties. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to address the Committee. 1. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Chris Salomone stated he would like to invite all former members of the Advisory Committee to next month's meeting and have slides showinp "before" and "after" of the Redevelopment area. Ray Sanchez was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for his many years of service to the City. Harold Clarke was not present to receive his Certificate. 2. INTRODUCTION OF TWO NEW MEMBERS Chairperson Hayes stated she had sent copies of the Design Manual and the original Redevelopment Plan to the new members of the Advisory Committee. Chris Salomone introduced Kim Mikhael and Steve Densham, the two new Committee Members. Chairperson Hayes requested Item #IO be taken out of order at this time, and the Committee Members concurred. NEW BUSINESS: IO. TREES IN VILLAGE AREA Dave Bradstreet, Parks & Recreation Director, introduced this item and Doug Duncanson gave the report, stating the Parks & Recreation Department felt it was important to communicate with this Committee on the things they were doing in the downtown area. Hayes Densham Helton McCoy Mikhael Moralez Nor by MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 28, 1988 Page 2 MEMBERS ’ Mr. Duncanson continued, stating the Street Department and Parks & Recreation Department were concerned about the uplifted sidwalks in the Village Area. They had inspected all the area and the recommendations were included in the report attached to the agenda. Seventeen trees are to be removed and new trees planted and the damaged concrete is to be replaced. This would be done two or three trees at one time, and a short waiting period inbetween. No work would be done during special events and the citizens and merchants would be made fully aware of what was happening. The estimated cost for replacing 17 trees and repairing the damaued concrete is $25,000. Doug Duncanson narrated slides showing the existing damaged sidewalks and the worst root-bound trees. Dave Bradstreet commented that root control barriers would be used in planting the new trees. Dave Bradstreet indicated that in the future the City is hoping to initiate a street tree policy that would result in trees being on private property and no longer the responsibility of the City. Committee comment indicated the Members were concerned about the Villaqe atmosphere and felt all efforts should be made to save as many trees as possible. Dave Bradstreet stated the tree that was the worst offender was in the ficus family, and those trees would need to be replaced. Chris Salomone emphasized this was work that must be done as well as low branches trimmed. They would be replanted with mature trees, and with the streetscape being done, he felt the impact would not be too great. & Recreation be asked to return with a proposal including the size of the trees to be used for the replacements. He suggested Parks Committee Members felt the concrete should be removed from some of the trees in an effort to save as many trees as possible. Dave Bradstreet said that his staff would take the suggestions made by this Committee and proceed with the program and attempt to use replacement trees of larqer than 15 gaJ.lons. In answer to Committee query regarding possibl! moving some of the more mature trees, Mr. Bradstreet stated that would be very expensive. Committee Member Norby stated his concerns with saving as many trees as possible and said he would like to have the Parks & Recreation Department inspect all trees closely with the intent of saving any that could be saved. Mr. Bradstreet stated they would do that and would consider the suggestions made by Committee Members. Housing & Redevelopment Advisory Committee accepted the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Department to start removal of the 17 trees in the downtown area, with the Parks Department to return to this Committee with a closer estimate of the cost of replacement; particularly with trees of the 15-gallon size or larger. Hayes Densham Helton McCoy Mikhael Moralez Norby a MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 28, 1988 Page 3 Dave Bradstreet assured the Committee that the suggestions made by them would be considered in initiating this program. REPORTS : 3. VILLAGE I.D. SIGNS/LOCATOR MAP Committee Member Norby used a chart to indicate the proposed locator map and legend. He indicated there would be a permanent sign on the top half with a map of Carlsbad showina where the shops and services are located. The bottom half would be a poster-type format showing names of businesses and services and would be updated every six months. He said there would be a special events pocket with a brochure enclosed. The City buildings would be noted and a historical walk would be indicated. Also, the historical sites would be numbered. Mr. Norby indicated there would perhaps be a map showing tourist attractions in the surrounding areas. There would be several of these maps located throughout the City in pedestrian-oriented locations. Committee Member McCoy commented he felt the chart should be kept as simple as possible, with only the pertinent information listed; otherwise, people would not take the time to read it. OLD BUSINESS: 4. SENIOR CENTER PLANS Chris Salomone referred to wall charts showing the site plan, elevations and floor plans for the proposed Senior Center. 3ohn Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, gave an overview of the proposed facility. 5. ELM AVENUE PARKING Chris Salomone reported he has appraisals and lease options on possible off-street parking lots and is proceedinq with negotiations at the present time. 6. CITY COUNCIL/ADVISORY COMMITTEE GOALS This item was tabled until the next meeting. 7. SELECTION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS This item was tabled until the next meeting. 8. TAX ALLOCATION BOND ISSUE Chris Salomone reported on the trip to New York and explained the presentation made to the different agencies. The result was that the City has been given a rating; Standard & Poor's - Triple B, and Moody's - B - double A. He said that when the City goes to sell bonds next Tuesday, they will decide whether to go with the insurance offered to the City for a Triple A rating, or go with the B - double A and not pay for the insurance. MEMBERS \ MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 28, 1988 Page 4 MEMBERS \ Mr. Salomone stated the City hoped having this rating would then be of benefit to the City in other fundings, such as Mellow-Roos, highway overpasses, etc. Mr. Salomone read through the presentation that was given in New York, and concluded the report stating the bond issue would net the City approximately 11 million dollars, with part escrowed and 3 million dollars in a fund, with the balance to be released in increments over two years. NEW BUSINESS: 9. FEBRUARY ACTIVITY REPORT Chairperson Hayes stated she would like to have the date of origin on the lefthand side and the name of the staff person who is responsible for each item. Chairperson Hayes requested the article "Keeping Track of our Responsibility" by Ben Smith be included in the next agenda packet. IO. TREES IN VILLAGE AREA This item was taken out of order. (See page 1) 11. LIAISON TO SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION Committee Member Helton volunteered to serve as liaison to the Senior Citizen Commission for one year. 12. RESIGNATION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER Chairperson Hayes announced Committee Member Guilford had resigned from the Committee, and Chris Salomone stated he would have several applications to present at the next meeting. 13. STREETLIGHTS/MADISON AND ROOSeVELT Chris Salomone reported there would be new residential-type light fixtures installed by assessing the existing property owners or charging to Redevelopment. per light would be $8.30, with three lights needed on Roosevelt and possibly three on Madison. The cost per month Mr. Salomone stated the lights on Elm are too bright and too high, and if those were installed in a residential area, there would be complaints. However, the fixtures removed by the streetscape will be kept and used at intersections or commercial areas. 14. APRIL CALENDAR Chairperson Hayes stated the Carlsbad Boulevard blufftop beach walk will be discussed at the April 5 meeting of Council. This Committee will have to take action before the contract could be awarded, as this project could be included in the bond issue. It needs to be made clear that if $800,000 is spent for that project now, there may not be enough money to do the Elm Avenue streetscape. The comment was made that the blufftop walk was a good project and would benefit the Redevelopment Area. MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 28, 1988 Page 5 MEMBERS \ 15. AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 1988 Boys and Girls Club Pool Enclosure Chairperson Hayes asked the Committee Members to telephone Chris Salornone with any items they wished to place on the next agenda. AD30URNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of March 28, 1988, was adjourned at 5 : 52 p .m. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS SALOMONE Housing and Redevelopment Director Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk