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Meeting of:
Time of Meeting 4:OO p.m.
September 26, 1988
City Council Chambers
Date of Meeting:
Place of Meeting:
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Hayes called the Meeting to order at 4:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairperson Hayes, Committee Members Densham,
Helton, McCoy, Mikhael, Norby, Palmesi and
Rombotis.
Absent: Committee Member McMahon.
Others Present:
Chris Salomone, Director of Housing & Redevelopment
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 22, 1988,
were approved as amended to show Item 8, Graffiti
Removal, as follows: "a citizens group is looking into raising funds to wipe out graffiti'!, and Item HI, to be
changed to PEDESTRIAN CONFERENCE/REQUESTS FOR
INFORMATION.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no requests to address the Committee.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Chairperson Hayes inquired whether Amy Villalobos
received the letter of appreciation and Chris Salomone
stated she had and he personally thanked her.
Salomone reported he will be on the October agenda at
the Traffic Safety Commission: the questionnaire
information was sent to the Housing and Redevelopment
Commission with a memorandum, and names have been added
to the Organizational Chart.
Mr.
Chris Salomone stated the meeting would be ended at 5:15
today, and the Planner would be attending the meeting
next month, due to the short meeting today.
Chairperson Hayes asked to have Item 57 under NEW
BUSINESS taken out of order at this time.
NEW BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL:
7. SELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEMBERS.
Chairperson Hayes announced she would review the duties
of these offices and distribute a sheet for sign-up by
anyone interested in holding an office. The duties of
the Chairperson are:
Advisiory Committee, the fourth Monday of the month at
4:OO p.m., and preside at those meetings; help in the
preparation of the Agenda with staff support, and
attendance at meetings of standing comnittees.
To attend all meetings of the
Hayes
Dens h am
Helton
McCoy
Mikhael
Norby
Palmesi
Rombotis
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Chairperson Hayes continued, stating the Design Review
Board Members are to represent this Committee, there
being three members from the Planning Commission and two
members from this Committee. Those two members should
attend all meetings of this Committee and all meetings of
the Design Review Board, the first the third Wednesdays
of the month at 5:OO p.m., as well as any special
meetings that may be called.
agenda with staff and have a working knowledge of the
Design Review Manual.
They should review the
OLD BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL:
1. NORTH COUNTY SENIORS IN ACTION.
Committee Member Palmesi distributed material from the
North County Seniors in Action meeting he attended
September 15, 1988.
2. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Design
Chairman McCoy reported there had been no meeting.
will be called in by 3ohn Cahill at the time the designs
are submitted.
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Housing
Chairperson Mikhael reported the Subcommittee had
discussed how moderate housing could fit into the
Redevelopment Area.
3o11a and San Diego and Ms. Mikhael stated a date needed
to be set for that trip. Chris Salomone added that this
Committee should make a recommendation on the property
on Oak and the railroad right-of-way.
There will be an excursion to La
Long-Range Planning
Chairman Norby reported on two meetings of this
Subcommittee, stating at the first meeting they went
over the questionnaire and asked for recommendations.
Those are included in the packet.
wants information from the merchants on the front sheet
and the other part will go to the other Boards and City
leaders.
The Subcommittee
The second meeting was a discussion on what to do with
the Harding Street Center. Mr. Norby said the
Subcommittee recommended a motion, after discussion by
the Committee, that a consultant be hired to determine
the best use of that center for the downtown area.
Committee Member McCoy suggested talking with Dave
Bradstreet, Director of Parks and Recreation, with
regard to the plans for the Harding Street Center.
Committee Member Rombotis recommended having a
representative from Parks and Recreation at the next
meeting to hear their plans for the Center.
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Subcommittee Chairman Norby stated there should be a
Master Plan for the Redevelopment Area, and he
reiterated the need for a consultant to determine the
best use for the Harding Street Community Center as it
pertains to the Redevelopment Area.
Committee Member McCoy stated that should be done for
the Oak Street property also.
Committee Member Norby made a motion to hire a
consultant to determine the best use for the Harding
Street Community Center as it pertains to the
Redeveloment Area. Committee Member Rombotis seconded
the motion. The motion was later withdrawn, with the
consent of the second.
Discussion determined the Redevelopment Area land and/or
buildings should be studied to develop a concrete plan
for the property owned by the City and the buildings,
including the Harding Street Center and the facilities
yard. It was felt by the Committee that the other
Commissions in the City should be sent a message by this
Committee expressing their concern with the planning for
the Redevelopment Area, and the possibility for
recreational facilities. Also, the consensus of the
Committee was to include the Oak Street property and
consider that for moderate housing.
Chris Salomone stated all these items need to be tied
together and looked at now.
Chairperson Hayes stated a long-range plan was being
worked on at this time, and a consultant to study how to
tie all these properties together would certainly be a
bonus.
Committee Member Norby made a motion to recommend to the
Housing and Advisory Commission that they direct staff
to hire a consultant to look into the best use for the
Harding Street Center.
seconded the motion.
Committee Member Rombotis
Discussion determined the first stasge of the report
would be to focus on the Harding Street Center, and the
second phase of that report would be the facilities yard
because that anchors the western end of that area; then
coordinate the entire area together, including what the
future parkings needs would be in the Redevelopment
Area. Also, how to formulate a Master Plan, including
financing, circulation and land use. Further discussion
determined that staff should be directed to return with
a report on how to implement a Master Plan for the
Redevelopment Area with priority given to the best use
for the Hardindg Street Center and the facilities yard.
At this time the motion by Committee Member Norby was
withdrawn, with the consent of the second.
Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee recommended
to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission that staff
be requested to determine how to present a Master Plan
for the Redevelopment Area, with emphasis on the Harding
Street Center and the facilities yard property.
Hayes
Densham
Helton
McCoy
Mikhael
Nor by
Palmesi Rombot is
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Parkina
Chairman McCoy had no report at this time The Master Plar
has been discussed and a consultant will be needed for a
long-range parkinq plan.
Finance
Chairman Densham reported there had been no meetinq, but
the Subcommittee was working with staff. Mr. Densham
stated the Finance Subcommittee would interact with the
Long-Rrange Committee, and they hoped to lay the groundwork
for a meaningful report that would tie into that long-range
plan.
3. SIDEWALKS/TREE REPLACEMENT IN - THE VILLAGE AREA.
Chrfs Salomone reported the program is underway.
The consensus of the Committee was to recommend faster-
growing trees as replacements.
4. ELM AVENUE STREET NAME CHANGE. ---
Chris Salomone stated the streetscape is 18 months to two
vears away. and staff would like to proceed with the street
name change.
Committee Member Rombotis stated that the cost of
duplicating the street signs was one reason for waiting
until the streetscape, as well as the time gap needed for
merchants to use up any supplies with the Elm Avenue
address.
Chris Salomone explained the streetscape called for the
same street name standards that are now in place, so there
would be no duplicating of costs.
Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee recommended
staff expedite the Elm Avenue street name change to
coincide with current plans, coordinating all efforts
with CalTrans.
5. LOCATOR MAP.
Committee Member Norby reported these maps will be
installed in Phase 4 of the streetscape and will located
in key pedestrian areas.
NEW BUSINESS/ INFORMATIONAL :
6. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD.
There have been no meetings of the Board since the
Committee's last meeting.
Hayes
Densham
Helton
McCoy
Mikhael
Nor by
Pa lmes i
Rombot is
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7. SELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON.
This item was taken out of order.
8. OCTOBER AGENDA ITEMS.
Bob Johnson to answer questions about pedestrian
conference.
Planner to discuss role of Advisory Committee in RFP's for
Redevelopment Area and to discuss policies of the Area.
Chris Salomone to report status of request for consultant
and Master Plan.
Plans for improvements at Chase Field.
Selection of Chairperson and Design Review Board Members.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Meeting of September 26, 1988, was
adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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CHRIS SALOMONE
Housing and Redevelopme
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk
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