93-0119_CRA_Minutes_Regular Meeting1151
JANUARY 19, 1993
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
CONEY[UNiTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the City of San Juan Capistrano Redevelopment Agency was
called to order by Chairman Nash at 7:50 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Carolyn Nash, Chairman
Jeff Vasquez, Vice Chairman
Collene Campbell, Director
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Director
Gil Jones, Director
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, Executive Director; Thomas Tomlinson, Deputy Director; Richard K.
Denhalter, City Attorney; Cynthia L. Pendleton, Interim Finance Officer; Cheryl Johnson, Agency Secretary;
William Huber, Director of Engineering and Building Services; Ronald C. Sievers, Director of Public Lands and
Facilities; Al King, Jr., Director of Community Services; Nancy Bernardi, Recording Secretary.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL - PROPOSED DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31782-86
CAMINO CAPISTRANO (SWALLOWS INN/NORDECK)(600.40)
Proposal:
Consideration of a Disposition and Development Agreement for the purchase of the Agency -owned
Swallows Inn/Paisley Penguin property located at 31782-86 Camino Capistrano by Stephen A. Nordeck.
Written Communication:
Report dated January 19, 1993, from the Executive Director, recommending that the Disposition and
Development Agreement be approved with Stephen A. Nordeck and the Agency. The Agency received
three bids in response to the Invitations to Bid, which ranged from $395,000 to $500,000. The proposed
Agreement provides for a sales price of $450,000, a gain of $76,751 over the original purchase price, and
includes a perpetual easement for parking and irrevocable offer of dedication of the northwest corner
for the proposed realignment of Ortega Highway.
Mr. Scarborough made an oral presentation. Chairman Nash inquired whether the Swallows Inn use
would be retained only if it remained financially viable for the owner. Mr. Scarborough indicated that
if the use became financially inviable, staff would not hold the owner to that use.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Chairman Nash opened the Public Hearing, and the
following persons responded:
(1) Steve Nordeck, 26 Via Barcaza, Trabuco Canyon, stated that it was his intent to keep the
Swallows Inn as is because of its history and character. He advised that he owns the Trabuco
Oaks Steak House and has retained its use and character.
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There being no further input, the hearing was declared closed with the right to reopen at any time.
Resolution Approving Jhc Disposition and „Development Agreement with Stephen A. Nordeck:
It was moved by Chairman Nash, seconded by Director Campbell, that the following Resolution be
adopted:
RESOLUTIONNO. CRA 93-1-19-1, APPROVING DISPOSITIONAND DEVELOP-
MENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31782-
31786 CAMINO CAPISTRANO TO STEPHEN A. NORDECK (SWALLOWS INN)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO
STEPHEN A. NORDECK (SWALLOWS INN)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES. Directors Campbell, Hausdorfer, Vasquez, and Chairman Nash
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Director Jones
ABSENT: None
Director Jones abstained due to the proximity of his residence/business to the subject property.
2. PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TRAILS WEST GALLERY FOR AGENCY -
OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26822 ORTEGA_HIGHWAY (HIGGINS) (600.40)
Proposal:
Consideration of a one-year lease with Trails West Gallery for the Agency -owned property located at
26822 Ortega Highway (formerly EI Estilo). The owners of El Estilo had requested that they be allowed
to sublease the property, since they would be closing out the El Estilo business due to the death of one
of the owners. Their lease did not provide for that; however, the Agency agreed to release them upon
the approval of a Iease with another tenant. The lease with Trails West Gallery, a sole proprietorship
owned by Robert N. Higgins, will be renewable on a yearly basis.
Written Communication:
Report dated January 19, 1993, from the Interim Director of Administrative Services, recommending
that the proposed lease agreement between the Agency and Trails West Gallery be approved in the
amount of $1,485 per month, which represents a 78% increase over rent received from the previous
tenant.
Ms. Pendleton made an oral presentation.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Chairman Nash opened the Public Hearing, and there
being no response, closed the hearing with the right to reopen at any time.
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Resolution Approving Lease Agreement with Trails West Gallery:
It was moved by Director Hausdorfer, seconded by Director Campbell, that the following Resolution
be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. CRA 93-1-19-2, APPROVING LEASE OF FACILITY AT 26822
ORTEGA HIGHWAY TO TRAILS WEST GALLERY(HIGGINS) - A
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE LEASE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY WITHIN THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CENTRAL
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO TRAILS WEST GALLERY AND
APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO
(ROBERT N. HIGGINS)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Directors Campbell, Hausdorfer, Vasquez, and Chairman Nash
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Director Jones
ABSENT: None
Director Jones abstained due to the proximity of his residence/business to the subject property.
BOARD ACTIONS
RECEIVE AND FILE CASH BALANCES BY FUND FOR NOVEMBER 1992 (330.50)
The Finance Officer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the month of November 1992 in the total
amount of $80,839.43 was received and filed.
2. FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31. 1992 (350.30)
The Finance Officer's Report of Investments as of December 31, 1992, in the total amount of
$1,163,146.58 was received and filed.
3. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS. AND. AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS • LITTLE
HOLLYWOOD HQ115ING REHABILITATION PROJECT, PHASE I NIEBLAS
HO SE HAWK HOUSE Y RBA HOUSE 600.40
Written Communication:
Report dated January 19, 1993, from the Planning Director, recommending approval of the plans and
specifications for the rehabilitation of three of the thirteen houses in the Little Hollywood area listed
on the City's Inventory of Historic and Cultural Landmarks.
Mr. Tomlinson explained that the purpose of the rehabilitation program was to bring the units in the
Little Hollywood area up to Code standards, with as much existing material as possible to be saved.
In some cases the buildings will be modified to conform with the Municipal Code but will still maintain
the integrity and character of the area. He noted that a mobile home has been installed to temporarily
house tenants whose houses require work that cannot be accomplished if they are occupied.
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Annroval of Plans and $pegifications and Authorization to Re�give Bids:
It was moved by Director Hausdorfer, seconded by Director Campbell, that the plans and specifications
be approved for the rehabilitation of the following houses in the Little Hollywood area, as part of Phase
I of the Little Hollywood Housing Rehabilitation Project:
Nieblas House 31342 Ramos Street
Hawk House 31362 Ramos Street
Yorba House 26604 Mission Street
Staff was authorized to call for bids. The motion was carried with Director Jones abstaining due to the
proximity of his residence/business to the subject properties.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed to the Council meeting at 7:59 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Session at 8:20 p.m. for
discussion of litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9 (CRA vs. Brown), the Agency Secretary being
excused therefrom, and reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. to the next regular
meeting date of Tuesday, February 2, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
CAROLYN NAA4, CHAIRMAN
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Respectfully submitted,
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