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Home My WebLink About1994-02-23 HAC MIN t MINUTES HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION Wednesday February 23, 1994 Council Conference Room 3 : 30 P.M. City Hall Building CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Casillas, King, Helton, Dennison, de Jesus Chantengco ABSENT: None STAFF: Housing Coordinator Arroyo, Administrative Analyst II Foland, Administrative Office Assistant II Gonzalez EX-OFFICII: Mitch Thompson (absent) 1. LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY AREA - STATUS REPORT Mr. Arroyo gave a status report in reference to the Lower Sweetwater Valley area proposals. A neighborhood meeting took place a month ago regarding these proposals,. The City has received a number of proposals involving the site, which are a Family Recreation/Fun Center Sports complex, a Veterans Home facility, a Senior Housing multi-level care project, and a Water Desalination proposal. As a result of this meeting, issues were identified, which include a request that the area remain as open space. Other concerns were traffic, access, and land use compatibility etc. A report was submitted to Council and a determination was made to proceed with a special study/draft general plan amendment) to determine the best uses for that area. Approximately in three to four months staff will submit recommendations to Council. Before staff does that, staff will report to the Housing Advisory Commission, as well as Parks and RecreIation Commission, and Planning Commission. Chairman Casillas asked if the stludy will be presented to the residents? Mr. Arroyo stated that part of the process involves another neighborhood meeting before it goes to Council. Member Helton asked what the outlined in yellow represented on the map? Mr. Arroyo stated that it identified the specific parcels of land that are owned by different entities. Mr. Arroyo pointed out on the map the special study area that is in the general plan designated as a special study area which includes the KOA property. Member Helton asked what was the biggest problem with the Desalination Plant? Mr. Arroyo stated that out of all the proposals, the Desalination Plant raised the least concern. However, since the plant will be using chemicals as part of its process, there is concern over safety. Member King asked what was the major opposition to the VeteranslHome? Mr. Arroyo indicated that there was concern over the location of such acility, as well as access problems and noise impacts. MUSC (Ring/Dennison) (5-0-0-0)to approve January 26, 1994 minutes. Mr. Arroyo made a comment regarding the January minutes pertaining to the Housing Advisory Commission. He stated that when staff went to Council with the recoimendation to transfer the committee membership into the commission it was acknowledged, but that there might be the need to have Council formally confirm such membership. This issue is being clarified with the City Clerk and City Attorney. Member Casillas asked if there were any nominations for the additional members? Mr. Arroyo stated that the recommendation is to hold the selection of the tenants until staff actually has tenants from the Housing . Authority. Member Helton suggested that staff look into the Dorothy Street housing for members to fill in the vacancies. Mr. Arroyo stated that the new I S members have to be part of the new Housing Authority. Member Helton asked what was the expected date that the City of Chula Vista will receive ` certificates? Mr. Arroyo stated that there are two actions that are taking place, number one action is that staff is requesting that the certificates from the County to be transferred to the City. If this procedure does not work out at the staff's level, then Councilman Fox will take the lead to negotiatejdirectly with the County Board of Supervisors. Number two action is that as soon as new certificates become available from HUD, the Chula Vista Housing Authority will be in a position to apply for them. 2. MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING - REPORT Mr. Arroyo stated that the San Diego Association of Governments received a request on the part of the U.S. Navy to assist them with a process to identify potential sites throughout the County for military development and/or land so additiona]]JJ housing could be made available for military personnel. They are looking for approximately 350 new and existing units throughout the county. A committee has been formed called Military Family Housing Advisory Committee, which is made up of Navy personnel and representatives from cities. This Commission has been meeting and has come up with several sites. These sites are privately owned properties. Six sites specifically have been identified in the Cit�iy of Chula Vista, and the process is going to start to specifically evaluate these sites and eventually a list will be recommended for acquisition. Planning and Community Development Departments have started to look at theses sites, two of them are vacant parcels and the rest are developed parcels. Member King indicated that he strongly recommends the 13 undeveloped acres for new military housing. Member Helton recommended that the militsry families be required to attend a session on how to take care of their homes. f 3. REGIONAL MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - REPORT Mr. Arroyo brought up to date the Commission Members regarding the MCC Program. IThe City has had this program for 21,� years and is working out well. ' Staff hasIbeen making improvements to the program and the demand is increasing. Recently the County of San Diego has come up with a proposal to create a Regional Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. The county is requesting) all cities to take part in this particular program. Staff has analyzed such a proposal and staff feels that the major beneficiary of this effort are those cities that are just getting started in the program and the county itself. Staff doesn't see the advantage to participate right now, staff recommendation is to wait and continue with our own MCC Program. Staff was concern regarding a letter that was sent by Ronald Merino, San Diego County Regional MCC Coalition Chairman. The letter was very inaccurate and made sensational comments. Staff has responded to him and notified Council regarding this letter that was unacceptable to staff. Council Members as well as members of the Board of Realtors have supported us in our position. Member Helton asked how would joining the county cut administrative costs for the City? Judy Foland stated that it is conceivable that administration costs could be reduced, but this will not be known until after the new program is in operation.) Mr. Arroyo stated that staff is recommending that the Housing Advisory ommission consider supporting staff's recommendation to continue with our own MCC Program, and to monitor the proposed program with one option of considering City participation if later it is determined that it would be of benefit) to the City. MUSC (Helton/de Jesus Chantengco) (5-0-0-0) to approved staff's recommendation regarding the MCC Program. 4. FAIR HOUSING SURVEY - REPORT The City oontracts with San Diego Fair Housing Council to provide fair housing services too the community. They conduct fair housing audits which is basicallyltesting in the community any patterns of housing discrimination. As part of this process, a study was conducted which identified some evidence of housing discrimination. Nine out of thirteen sites where they tested positive in terms oif racial type of discrimination. 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