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HAC Minutes-2012-03-28J. 32400 PASEO ADEL.ANTO i % MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675 (949) 493-1171 �jJo SAMALLEVATO (949) 493-1053 FAx i �J 11IRPOReTED LAURAFREESE ESTRRLISRER I I9GI LARRY KRAMER www.sanjuancapistrano.org 1776 DEREK REEVE ®® • JOHN TAYLOR MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARCH 28, 2012 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - A. CALL TO ORDER- 6:09 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Nancy Campman, Chairperson Dave Solt- Absent William Bonney, Vice Chairperson Gila Jones Sentelle Eubanks- Absent C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS D. REORGANIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE- Continued to May 23, 2012 E.' APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2012- Motioned to approve 3-0 with an edit to the second page, in the second paragraph where it states "verses" and should read "versus." F. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Citv Council's Reauest for Review of the Citv's Affordable Housinq In -Lieu Fee and Analvsis of Possible Reduction or Removal (Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator).- Ms. Stokes provided a summary of the staff.report and the present Committee Members requested that the discussion be continued to the next meeting so that all members can be present. Bryan Starr with the Building Industry Association provided oral comment, stating that the BIA represents the participants of the building industry and is diametrically opposed to inclusionary requirements and does not support the continuation of the Housing In -Lieu Fee. Noted that the City has high development costs across the board, totaling over $100,000 per door, and this overbearing cost to develop is compounded by the City's requirement to The City of San Juan Capistrano complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with special needs should call Kathleen Springer at (949) 443-6321 at least 48 hours in advance to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. San Juan Capistrano: Preserving the Past to Enhance the Future Cot Printed on 100% recycled paper Housing Advisory Committee Minutes March 28, 2012 Page 2 place the burden of providing affordable housing on the backs of developers. Additionally, the inclusionary housing requirement is not a state mandate and is not directly associated to the Housing Element. The BIA does not support the higher fee, and as a compromise would understand the fee being reduced back to the original 1 % of the building value, but as a policy does not approve of the inclusionary requirement in any form. The Committee discussed the following: • Overall development • Excessive cost to develop • No funds to entice development of affordable units, resulting in inclusionary requirement • Limited rezoning due to the loss of control over densities, and development standards, and losing the character of San Juan Capistrano • City has promoted inclusionary units in the past • Industry is moving toward lower income rental opposed to ownership Committee motioned to continue the discussion at a Special Housing Advisory Committee Meeting, date to be determined by staff, 3-0. 2. Housing Programs and Projects Status Report (Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator). - Ms. Stokes provided a summary of the staff report. The Committee discussed the following: • Rental Subsidy program closeout • Landlord insurance for Little Hollywood Units • Groves progress, bring back a formal action. Committee motioned to receive and file report 3-0. G. SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Sub -Committee Comments - Grants (William Bonney)- Provided a report of additional options for housing support, to be reviewed by staff and committee members. RHNA & Legislation (Gila Jones)- Summary and Assessment of Southern California Association of Governments development the draft 2012 Regional Housing Needs Assessment that will be used in the next Housing Element period of 2014 to 2021(Laura Stokes, Housing/Redevelopment Coordinator). - Ms. Stokes provided a summary of the staff report and discussed the staffs support of the methodology and new numbers. Committee motioned to receive and file report 3-0. Housing Advisory Committee Minutes March 28, 2012 Page 3 iii. Mobile Home Parks (Gila Jones and Dave Solt) v. Conversions/Request for Proposals (Dave Solt & Nancy Campman) vi. Beautification (Dave Solt & Nancy Campman) H. COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS I. ADJOURNED TO MAY 23, 2012 AT 7:59 P.M.