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Home My WebLink About2003-09-24 HAC MINS CITY OF CHULA VISTA MINUTES HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Legislative-Building 3:30 p.m. Housing Conference Room i CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL--* 3:35 p.m. PRESENT: Members: Frederick DuFresne, Barbara Worth, Joanne D. Clayton, John. Wines, Gregory Alabado ABSENT:! Kecia Washington (excused), Gustavo Bidart (unexcused) STAFF: Mary Ladiana, Planning & Housing Manager Diem Do, Community Development Specialist Palmira Montiel, Senior Secretary 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —August 27, 2003 Joanne D. Clayton made a motion to approve the minutes as written, Barbara Worth seconded the motion. '-' 2. PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS & DUTIES OF THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION - Due to two of the new commission members not being present, it was agreed upon by commission members that this would be discussed at the next meeting. 3. SENIORS ON BROADWAY (MAAC Project) Diem Do gave an update on the current status of the project and resolution of issues as raised by the City Council at the June 10, 2003 hearing.. This item will bei presented again to Council on October 14. The Traffic Engineering Department has worked very closely with the school district to develop a new circulation pattern for the traffic, which was implemented on September 19. As part of that plan, the gate at Sierra Way was closed in August, which helped to alleviate the more serious traffic concerns, particularly because it wasn't originally anticipated as a drop off and pick up site. The new traffic plan will divert all traffic to K Street and off the access road from. Broadway. Approximately 40% of the cars will utilize the access road and circulate through a portion of the playground and then back out. The remaining traffic will use the existing drop off and pick up location off of K Street. In relation to traffic, staff also requested that the developer consider an alternative parking design with an entrance and exit from Broadway. This redesign may be presented to Council on October 14tH The other issue that surfaced at the previous Council hearing was in regards to the balconies. It was perceived that the balconies would encroach upon the public right of way. In fact, the balconies are located within the proposed 6-foot i � 1 setback, and given the size of the balconies at 4 feet there will be 2 feet between the balcony overhang and the sidewalk. We, are prepared at this point to move forward and will be holding another community meeting, which is scheduled October 1St from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 and 3. .All commission-members are encouraged to attend and listen to resident's concerns. 4. AFFORDABLE FOR SALE POLICY — A presentation was given by Diem Do regarding the development of an Affordable. for Sale. Housing Policy. In summary, .three alternatives were given to the Affordable 'Housing Working Group at the second meeting of August 27t", which were as follows: Option 1 -Market Rate Price using Silent Second Loan and Equity Share Option 2 —Recapture Restriction Option 3 —Resale Restriction The Working Group reviewed each of the three alternatives and after much discussion recommended Options 1 and 2 with some modifications along with the; establishment of. underwriting criteria and a prioritization system for the selection of buyers. All ;Commission members agreed with the recommendations of the Working Group. Joanne Clayton made a motion to support the findings and. the recommendation of the Working Group and to forward to City Council. John Wines seconded the motion. 4. STAFF REPORTS — Programs/Projects Update Christmas in October This year 5 households are being .assisted through the Christmas in October Program. There were many applications'received by mobilehome owners, but due to the potential with conflicts due to the location of mobilehomes on commercial property, the Board determined that it would be best to define how mobilehomes may be best assisted in the future. All of the mobilehome applications received were transferred to the CHIP program and. have all received letters to assist them with.the process. The five houses selected are located within very visible areas of the City and .have a great need for cosmetic repairs. There is going to be a shift in next year's program. In the future, Christmas in October may be utilized to repair homes in a targeted revitalization program area such as the Castle Park neighborhood. Castle Park Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) This concept came out off-a request for us to use apply for CDBF Section 108 funds for street improvements within the City. Community Development staff requested that we concentrate some of the City's financial resources in a specific neighborhood. The neighborhood selected was Castle Park, which is bounded by Naples on the north, Palomar on the south, Third Avenue on the west and Tobias on the east. It is approximately 26 blocks. $6.5 million of the City funds are being put set aside for the neighborhood to accomplish the following: 2 j 1) Implement infrastructure, streets, curb, sidewalks and gutters 2) Rehabilitate properties for low and moderate income homeowners 3) Community renovation � and improvement such as tree planting, development of public art, and coordination of resources for clean up events, etc. The idea is to work very closely with the residents .and help them to develop a resident action plan so that we can work from that with the City as the major funding source and supporter. It is the hope that this program may be expanded by.adding other programs such as working with youthwithin that neighborhood, who may be the graffiti artists, and provide employment opportunities for beautifying the neighborhood. .There is also a possibility of partnering with groups like Urban Corp, Job Corp. to give them some job skills where they would also be paid a salary. Fred Dufresne asked if the Christmas in October homes have to be owner- occupied or if they can be rentals. Diem Do responded that the Christmas -in October does not include rental homes, only owner occupied units. i Commission members suggested a five-year anniversary be celebrated and that. volunteers re-visit the residents to see if the properties are being maintained. 5. MEMBERS COMMENTS I Member Clayton asked about condo conversions within the City and specifically wondered if all of the conversions were being done privately or if the City was involved: Diem Do stated the City has had discussions regarding this for over a year and are trying to rework the condoconversion ordinance, but the ordinance doesn't currently allow us to require affordability upon conversion. Staff is working with the Attorney's office and Planning & Building to modify the ordinance. There is only one condo conversion that.has applied for a concession from the City in the form of a density bonus and therefore has to comply with the requirement for the provision of affordable housing. -- Frederick Dufresne mentioned that the holidays were upon us and in the past meetings have been scheduled a week before the holiday or cancelled. He asked the members to consider the options and.decide what action to take at the next meeting. .6. ADJOURNMENT To 11Tnext general meeting ofOctober22, 2003. Recorder, Palmira Montiel JAcommdev\housing advisory commission\m1nutes\9-24-03.min I i i 3 i