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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-23; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; Minutes...- MINUTES Meeting of: Date of Meeting: July 23, 1990 The of Meeting: 4:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Densham called the Meeting to order at 4:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Densham, Members Hamilton, Hayes, McCoy, Meloy, Norby and Rombotis. Absent: Members Gonzalez and Rowlett. Staff present: Kathy Graham, Housing and Redevelopment Director Patty Cratty, Senior Management Analyst Lynn Brown, Senior Management Analyst Clint Phillips, Senior Management Analyst APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 29, 1990, were approved as amended. PUBLIC COMMENT: Paul Normandin, 2822 State Street, representing the owners of the Carlsbad Theatre, introduced Allen Largent, the new Manager of the Theatre. Mr. Normandin stated that Landmark had submitted a proposal that was not acceptable to them. Mr. Largent is a local citizen who worked at and managed the Lapaloma Theatre over the last five years, and is more adaptable to the tastes of the community. Mr. Normandin further stated that Mr. Largent hopefully will give the community a lecture hall, film festivals, concerts, etc., that are more responsive to the community. Mr. Normandin stated he had a copy of Landmark's proposal and an outline of Mr. Largent's proposal and would be happy to share them with anyone interested in reading them. Mr. Normandin said that in conclusion he wanted to emphasize that the future of the Carlsbad Theatre is predicated on the City government and the owners and Manager working together. He said he was not asking for any money--just cooperation. The Committee Members requested the Carlsbad Theatre be placed on the agenda for next month. Allen Largent, 1742 Lake Drive, Cardiff, stated he has been working with the Normandins for two months and is very eager to get the Theatre opened. Although the stage is small, he feels it is possible to do limited live productions. As far as films, he does not want to be a $1 house. Mr. Largent said he wants to have theme-oriented films--whatever the public wants. In the daytime, he would like to see a rehearsal hall and seminars. MEMBERS u Densham Hamilton Hayes McCoy Meloy Norby Rombotis X X X X X MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 23, 1990 Page 2 Mr. Largent said that the Theatre needs a lot of renovation, and he has met with the Fire Marshal twice. Two things are necessary at this time; the Fire Codes and aesthetics. Mr. Largent said he his anxious to get the property up to Code and get it in usable condition. Theodora Stallings, 2055 Wedgewood, Oceanside, felt the Theatre should be a community project and everyone should get involved in its renovation. Dave Stookey, 2738 Madison, stated he had been involved with the Normandin brothers in downtown merchant activities. They have been active in the 1-3-5 program for the Redevelopment area--with what is planned in 1-3-and 5 years. Mr. Stookey felt the City should cooperate in any way that may be required to bring this Theatre up to standards. He felt this was a desirable asset to the City and the community and the new Manager should be given a chance to give things to Carlsbad that will be culturally more sophisticated than in the past. Cheryl Spelts, 868 Melrose, Vista, felt the Theatre was important to the entire community--not just Carlsbad. She urged all North County to support this project. Max Walker, 385 Walnut, stated he had been involved in one production at the Theatre, and supports the Theatre completely. Thelma Hayes, 580 Laguna, referred to a flyer on the International Pedestrian Conference to be held at Boulder, Colorado, and Bellevue, Washington, this coming October. She said the theme is "Designing the Urban Village: The New Pedestrian Paradigm." Mrs. Hayes said that it is hoped that Carlsbad might host part of this conference one year soon. She asked that this item be placed on a future agenda. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT. Chairperson Densham introduced the new Housing and Redevelopment Director, Kathy Graham. Ms. Graham indicated she was looking forward to working with this Committee. Chairperson Densham reported on the Sunday Downtown Hotrod Show and stated it was well-received. He also stated that the Master Plan for the Redevelopment Area can now go forward without further delay. OLD BUSINESS/INFORMATIONAL: 1. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS. There were no reports, as no meetings have been held. 2. CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE FOR CULTURAL FACILITIES. Member Norby reported there have been no meetings. Chairperson Densham suggested this item be placed back on the agenda after there has been a meeting. \ MEMBERS MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 23, 1990 Page 3 3. 4. 5. LOCATOR MAP. Member Norby and Patty Cratty both reported that other cities are being surveyed where such locator maps are located. Staff will research cities and malls to determine how this is handled by such places. Member Norby said that such maps are beneficial to the businesses and to the public at large--it actually becomes directory and not necessarily advertising. REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN. Chairperson Densham called attention to the Draft Procedures for the Master Plan Committee which was included in the packet. Patty Cratty explained the make-up of the Committee, stating there would be three people from the Long-Range Planning Committee; one from the Design Review Board from the Planning Commission; and a member-at-large from the community. There is to be a liaison Member from the Council. However, the suggestion has been made to have 15 to 20 members to include all quadrants. She said the Committee needs to make suggestions as to the size of the Committee. The first meeting would be organizational and the Committee would work on the request for proposal. Chairperson Densham said the idea was to reach out to the other areas of the City and have representatives from the different areas. Mr. Densham said he wants to meet with the Mayor and get his firm feelings on this, and the Long-Range Planning Committee Members should do this. Member Norby said the items should be examined to see how they fit into the Redevelopment area and how that fits in with the entire City. He also felt there was a need to have people from all quadrants of the City to provide input from people who are interested, but not familiar with the downtown problems. He felt a timetable should be established before the next meeting. Mr. Norby will arrange with staff to have a meeting before the next Committee meeting. Chairperson Densham asked the Committee Members to review the program and if they wish something added or brought up, this should be submitted at the Subcommittee level. Member Hayes asked whether a goal should be inserted, that the goal is to preserve and enhance the village character of the Redevelopment Area. Chairperson Densham said the charge is to look at the Design Manual and the original Redevelopment Plan, and he felt the goal would be studied carefully. HOUSING SECTION 8 - NOFA. Patty Cratty reported that more vouchers are available, and there is a total of 416 for the County of San Diego. Lynn Brown added that this is the first time a criteria is to be followed. This item will go to Council tomorrow night to allow the application to be submitted. Carlsbad can apply for 10 percent or up to 50 new vouchers. Y MEMBERS MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 23, 1990 Page 4 6. 7. 8. 9. Lynn Brown, in answer to Committee Query, stated that part of the criteria is to rank all of the proposals nation-wide for unmet needs in the area. HOUSING TASK FORCE. Patty Cratty reported on a meeting in late June where staff was directed to put together four or five proposal for low-income housing. She said that Tom Ponseford, in Planning, is working with Lynn Brown on housing programs for Carlsbad. PARKING LOT/ROOSEVELT AND CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE. Patty Cratty gave an update on the progress of the parking lot, stating that there will be from 50 to 60 spaces. It is hoped to have the lot completed by the end of this year. The Parking Committee is to look at the design for the lot. The Committee Members again stated that they favor the parking lot, but feel that it is not the best use for that area on a long-time basis. Patty Cratty will set up a meeting of Tom Ponseford and the Parking Committee. In reply to a request for an accounting of the parking spaces available for those removed from Carlsbad Village Drive, Patty Cratty stated that 102 were supplied in the three parking lots, and now there will be 50 or 60 more with this lot. Chairperson Densham stated that this lot will be used until something else can be done, either by the City or through private industry. The request was made to try to expedite the building of this lot--hopefully by Thanksgiving--or at least in time for the Christmas shopping trade. BLOCK GRANT PROJECT STATUS. Patty Cratty asked for questions regarding the projects contained on the list provided to the Committee Members, and answered those questions. She said there will be a report either in August or September giving the actual costs of the projects and any money that is left. Staff may be asking for re-allocation of some of the funds. In response to Committee Member Query regarding a time problem with spending the block grant funds, Ms. Cratty explained that if the funds are not spent by the third year, a letter is received by the City telling them to spend the funds. PROCEDURES FOR COMMITTEE. Patty Cratty reported the Procedures are not back from the City Attorney's office. Chairperson Densham asked Ms. Cratty to send copies of the Procedures out to the Members when they are returned from the City Attorney's office. This will allow the Members time to study them before the next meeting. MEMBERS \ MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 23, 1990 Page 5 10. 12. 13. REDEVELOPMENT PROCESS Patty Cratty stated that Member Hayes had requested this item be placed on the Agenda for new members and, per Mrs. Hayes, for the general public. Member Hayes stated that she felt it should be a constant reminder to the public just how this money is earned by Redevelopment and where it comes from. She felt it was very important to constantly educate the public about the funds earned by Redevelopment and the procedure that is followed. This would eliminate any mis-information on the part of the citizens. SUMMARIES OF VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Chairperson Densham commented that these summaries are for information only to the Members. He said if anyone is interested in any item covered by any meeting, they should contact a member of that commission or committee directly. The August Agenda will have the following items: The Carlsbad Theatre An update on the parking lot An update on the streetscape Downtown plan for the Holidays Pedestrian Conference Members should contact the Redevelopment office regarding any other items they wish placed on the Agenda. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Kathy Graham reported she had received an invitation to the grand opening of the San Diego Single Room Occupancy Hotel at the Convention Center, Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and she will attend. Patty Cratty reported there will be a meeting to discuss building a Single Room Occupancy facility in North County. The meeting will be at the Safety Center, Thursday, July 26, 1990, from 2:OO p.m. to 4:OO p.m. She stated that the fountain will be turned on late this week, as recycled water is used and the evaporation from the fountain is nil. Ms. Cratty reminded the Committee of the re-dedication of the Depot on August 4, 1990. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the regular meeting of July 23, 1990, was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, PATRICIA CRATTY Senior Management Analyst Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk MEMBERS Y