Community Redevelopment 1996/09/25SPECIAL MEETING
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES
GREENSIDE CAFE
CLUBHOUSE OF THE DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE
430 N. Gilbert Street
September 25, 1996
PRESENT: Holguin, Linn, McMillan, Perreira, Pinson, Renner
ABSENT: Sheldon
STAFF: REDEV. PROPERTY SERVICES MGR.: Rob Zur Schmiede
CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER: John Poole
PROJECT MANAGER: Andy Agle
ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Della Herrick
SENIOR SECRETARY: Jan Jensen
Commissioner Pinson called the meeting to order at 6:1Op.m.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Pinson suggested that Item `B" on the agenda be heard first.
B. Public Workshop on Brookhurst Commercial Corridor
• Presentation by Agency Staff and Consultants
0 Community Input
Mr. Zur Schmiede stated Commissioner Sheldon was unable to attend the meeting,
however, Mr. Sheldon wanted to relay the follow comments to the Commission and read
the following comments into the record:
1. The need for realistic short term actions.
2. Focus should be on improvement /enhancements of public areas.
3. Explore annexation of the unincorporated areas surrounding the Brookhurst
project area.
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Mr. Zur Schmiede introduced John Kaliski, Architect, AIJK.
Mr. Kaliski gave an overview of the Brookhurst Corridor and discussed the following:
1. Goals and Objectives
2. Initial Survey and Ideas
3. Illustrative Boards/Initial Thoughts
After the presentation, community input was heard. The following issues were raised:
• Reuse alternatives for Brookhurst Street between Lincoln and Crescent
including the possible use of the area as a park.
• Implementation on a "black by block" basis over time.
• The need to create neighborhood entrances and identity.
• Short-term and long -term solutions to undesirable businesses.
• Getting started with medians and other public improvements.
Mr. Zur Schmiede asked the Commission to host a follow -up meeting to respond to some
of the ideas expressed by the audience. This will result in a better presentation to the City
Council. Staff will provide a response to some of the ideas that were brought up by the
public, provide some additional information, and come back with some recommendations.
A. Appointment of Commissioner to Community Development Advisory Board.
Commissioner Holguin was appointed to the Community Development Advisory Board.
Commissioner Perreira was appointed as the alternate.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Pinson adjourned the meeting at 8:00p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
an Jen
Senior Secretary
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