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HAC Minutes-2009-05-2732400 PASEO ADELANTO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 (949) 493-1171 (949) 493-1053 FAx www.sanjuancapistrano.org MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 27, 2009 - 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SAM ALLEVATO LAURA FREESE THOMAS W. HRIBAR MARK NIELSEN DR. LONDRES USO A. CALL TO ORDER- Laura Stokes, Housing Advisory Committee Secretary called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. B. ROLL CALL David Solt, Chairperson — arrived at 6:15 Jess Lopez Gila Jones, Vice Chairperson — arrived at 6:13 Joanne Marquez William Bonney Gene Ratcliffe Nancy Campman C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS D. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2009 Moved to approve the minutes, passed 7-0. E. NEW BUSINESS Review of Legal Principles Relating to Conflicts of Interest. (Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator) Ms. Stokes reviewed the staff report with the committee. Committee Member Marquez, requested clarification on when the "public generally" exception to a conflict of interest. Ms. Stokes, Committee member Ratcliffe and Vice Chair Jones clarified that if the conflict of interest is the same as a substantial amount of the public the conflict is general and the governing member may participate. Ms. Stokes also clarified that if there is any confusion or a question of participation the City Attorney will make the final determination. Passed 7-0. 2. Consideration of Resolution Recommending the City Council Conceptual Support of Workforce Housing on Vacant Land at the Northwest Corner of Camino Capistrano and Junipero Serra Road. (Council Priority No. 6A)(Portion of APN 121-050-21). (Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator) San Juan Capistrano: Preserving the Past to Enhance the Future CIO, Printed on 100% recycled paper Special Meeting Minutes Housing Advisory Committee May 27, 2009 Page Two Ms. Stokes reviewed the staff report with the committee. David Chacon discussed the exhibits and sight designs developed by RRM Design Group. Committee Members expressed concern over height, parking provisions, location of the tot lot, bus routing, and the site grading. Staff clarified that all concerns would be addressed and discussed further as the project moved through entitlement, and the committee's current review was foe the conceptual approval and recommendation to Council for the Concept of Workforce housing on the site. Committee Member Ratcliffe moved to approve staff recommendation, passed 7-0 3. Consideration of Action List of Committee Member Goals. (Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator) Ms. Stokes reviewed the staff report with the committee. The Committee discussed possible sub committee groups and formed seven sub -committees. The sub -committees and members are listed below. Grants: Investigation additional grants and funding opportunities for the City and Affordable Housing Projects. William Bonney, Nancy Campman, Gila Jones Rehabilitation: Investigate possibility of rehabilitating the existing housing stock. David Solt, Joanne Marquez Homelessness: Review community need and determine actions city make participate in to combat homelessness. Jess Lopez, Gila Jones, Nancy Campman RHNA: Review of RHNA requirements and assist City in meeting goals. Gila Jones Mobile Home Parks: Maintain Communication with park members and, if possible, assist in park relations. Jess Lopez, Gila Jones First Time Home Buyers: Review the current guidelines and make recommendations on how the program can assist the most households with the Special Meeting Minutes Housing Advisory Committee May 27, 2009 Page Three funding available. Gene Ratcliffe Public Relations Advocacy: Review demographics of rental assistance waiting list, and prepare "picture" of those people who need assistance. The Committee will use this data to answer questions about who affordable developments are serving and combat NIMBYisms. Joanne Marquez, David Solt 4. Consideration of Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Proceedings. (Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator) Ms. Stokes reviewed the staff report with the committee. Moved to receive and file, passed 7-0. F. COMMITTEE/STAFF COMMENTS Discussion regarding: • AB 761 • RHNA Reform • Community Outreach • Orange County Housing Summit • Emergency Rent Relief • SOCAHOC • Housing Element • GRIP • Budget • SB 375 G. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 22, 2009 AT 6 P.M. Chairperson Solt adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. to July 22, 2009, at 6 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Laura Stokes, Secretary 0111=100:4 :4 �: