HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-08 HAC MINS CITY OF CHULA VISTA
MINUTES
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
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WednesdaIy May 8, 2002 Legislative Building
3:30 p.m. Housing Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL - 3:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Members, Vicki Madrid, Rosa Lopez-Gonzalez, Frederick Dufresne,
Barbara A. Worth, Joanne_D. Clayton, Gregory Alabado
ABSENT: M. Theresa Ahmed (excused)
STAFF: Diem Do, Community Development Specialist I; Leilani Hines, Senior
Community Development,Specialist; Palmira Montiel, Secretary.
Vicki Madrid motion was made to excuse M. Theresa Ahmed, it was seconded by
Fred Dufresne.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 27,.2002
Joanne D. Clayton asked that her absence be excused from the February 27,
2002, as she was still recuperating from her accident.
Vicki Madridmade a motion to revise the change; Barbara Worth seconded
it.
Minutes were approved as written. Vicki Madrid made a motion to approve
thea minutes, Barbara Worth seconded the motion.
2. HO EOWNERSHIP FAIR
Diem Do provided an explanation of the 1St Annual Homeownership Fair
scheduled on Thursday, June 6, 2002. Various booths will be set up for Lenders,
Real Estate Agents, Debt Management, Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies,
Fair Housing Council, and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The
purpose is to have different agencies available to provide information related to
purchasing a home.
3. SMART GROWTH VIDEO
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Presentation of video entitled "A Place to Call Home", produced by SANDAG,
which provides a tour of Smart Growth Housing in the San Diego Region.
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4. AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENTS
Leilani Hines made a presentation on the proposed amendments to the Housing
Element and requested the Commission approve a recommendation to Council.
for adoption of the amendments.
Significant discussions took place regarding the lack of and need for affordable
housing and the need to look at alternative approaches to meet the need.
It was suggested that workshops be held by the Commission to talk about
affordable housing, what the policies currently state and how we can work with
them. These workshops could take place concurrent with the development of the
Housing Element for the 2004-2008 planning period.
Vicki Madrid made a motion to accept the Housing Element as revised,
Barbara Worth seconded the motion.
5. STAFF REPORTS — Leilani Hines gave an update on Main Plaza and Heritage
Town Center. Upcoming projects, such as Urban Project Processing will be
discussed further.
6. MEMBERS COMMENTS —It was suggested that staff research manufactured
.homes and zoning laws for affordable housing. A-tour of the various projects in
Chula Vista was also requested.
6. ADJOURNMENT-to the next general meeting June.26, 2002.
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Recorder, Palmira MontiLell
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