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SEPTEMBER
4, 1984
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairman Schwartze at 7:21 p.m., in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Chairman
Lawrence F.;Buchheim, Vice Chairman
Anthony L. Bland, Director
Kenneth E. Friess, Director
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Director
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, Executive Director; Thomas G.
Merrell, Deputy Director; Mary Ann Hanover, Agency Secretary;
Robert G. Boone, Finance Officer; William D. Murphy, Director of
Public Works; John R. Shaw, City Attorney; Cheryl Johnson,
Recording Secretary.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of August 7, 1984:
It was moved by Director Buchheim, seconded by Director
Hausdorfer, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 7,
1984, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Directors Friess, Bland, Hausdorfer,
Buchheim, and Chairman SchWartze
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Regular Meeting of August 21., 1984:
It was moved by Director Bland, seconded by Director Buchheim,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 1984, be
approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Directors Friess, Bland, Hausdorfer,
Buchheim, and Chairman Schwartze
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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BOARD ACTIONS
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
(68.41) It was moved by Director Hausdorfer, seconded by Director
Buchheim, and unanimously carried to approve the List of
Demands dated September 4, 1984, Warrant Register No.
85-031, in the total amount of $71,933.13.
2. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/PROPERTY ACQUISITION (LAS
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(68.73) Written Communications:
(68.68) Report dated September 4, 1984, from the Deputy Director,
(68.38) forwarding a participation agreement between the Agency and
Gerald Chazan, developer of the Las Hadas office building on
the corner of Del Obispo and Los Rios Streets. The
agreement provides for the extension of Paseo Adelanto, a
requirement of the development (Architectural Control 83-4).
The developer will be responsible for 30% of the total costs
associated with the extension, including acquisition costs
in the amount of $80,000 for the Oyharzabal parcel.
Pursuant to the agreement, the developer will incur 100% of
the project costs and the Agency will reimburse the
developer for 70% of the construction and acquisition costs
over a period of eight years.
Approval of Agreements:
It was moved by Director Hausdorfer, seconded by Director
Buchheim, and unanimously carried as follows:
(1) To approve the Participation Agreement between the
Agency and Gerald Chazan and to authorize the Chairman
and Secretary to execute the agreement;
(2) To approve the Joint Escrow Instructions and Agreement
for Purchase and Sale of Real Property between the
Agency and Carmen Oyharzabal, Terry Rodriguez, and
Eugene 0. Oyharzabal; and,
(3) To authorize the Executive Director to open escrow for
acquisition of the Oyharzabal parcel.
3. DOWNTOWN PLAN
(68.68) Written Communications:
Report dated September 4, 1984, from the Deputy Director,
forwarding the Master Plan for the preservation and
development of the historic downtown area. The report
advised that the Plan recommended a single comprehensive
development in order to maximize the economic potential of
the area; and, set forth key components; i.e., parking and
circulation, land use, community design, and implementation.
The report further advised that affected property owners
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preferred the assemblage of all affected parcels through an
option to purchase or an option to participate in favor of
the Redevelopment Agency. Support had been received from
all property owners except one, who was unable to meet the
deadline. A response will be forthcoming.
Exhibits were on display and the Deputy Director made an
oral report, summarizing the highlights of the Plan,
including the realignment of Ortega Highway, development of
high-intensity anchor use, and construction of a substantial
amount of parking. He advised that the Catholic Church had
indicated a desire to participate, but had not yet submitted
an official response. He noted that implementation of the
Plan would allow the Agency to represent'the area to
prospective developers at a given price.
Acceptance of Study:
It was moved by Director Hausdorfer, secgnded by Director
Friess, and unanimously carried to accept the study as
complete and, upon receipt of the remaini'ng property owner
response, to initiate the recommended implementation program
and refer the item to the Planning Commislsion for review and
recommendation.
4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
(68.24) Written Communications:
Report dated September 4, 1984, from the Deputy Director,
identifying capital improvement projects pcheduled to be
undertaken by the Agency as part of the i�plementation
program for the Redevelopment Plan. The report advised that
projects were organized according to projected revenues to
be generated by anticipated development; the intent was to
select projects from the approved program and, as they
become necessary, to request Board consideration of approval
and funding. Further methods of financing were being
explored and as individual projects are brought for
implementation, methods of financing will be identified.
Referral to Planning Commission:
It was moved by Director Hausdorfer, seconded by Director
Buchheim, and unanimously carried to concur with the Capital
Improvements Program for the years 1984/85 - 1989/90, as
submitted by staff and to refer the item to the Planning
Commission for their recommendation.
5. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE
CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AND CITY
(68.38) Written Communications:
Report dated September 4, 1984, from the Executive Director,
advising that due to concerns expressed regarding the
proposed redevelopment of the San Juan School site, a
mutually acceptable alternative was developed. The report
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set forth the provisions with regard to the San Juan School
Site; Buchheim Field; and, the Old Capistrano High School
Site.
Exhibits were on display outlining the configuration of San
Juan Elementary School and its relationship to Buchheim
Field. The Executive Director made an oral report, noting
the proposed reorientation of the school toward Buchheim
Field and retention as a school site, demolition of less
significant school buildings and incorporation into
development on Spring Street, and the rehabilitation of
Buchheim Field.
He advised that the City Hall facility will be on the Old
High School Site. The City will acquire the entire site and
lease back the existing permanent facility for continuing
education. When a permanent relocation site is found for
the continuing education/adult school facility, the balance
of the property will be developed for use as a museum and
cultural center. He further noted that the proposed
agreement had not as yet been reviewed by the Save Our
School Committee or the Capistrano Unified School District
Board of Trustees.
Approval of Draft A reement:
It was moved by Director Friess, seconded by Director Bland,
and unanimously carried to approve the draft agreement and
direct the Executive Director to forward the draft to the
Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees.for
their review and approval.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:47 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of
Tuesday, September 18, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTEST:
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PHILLIP,, . SCHWARTZE, CHAIRMIr
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