02-0205_CRA_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
February 5, 2002
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION (610.85) - None
Vice Chairman Hart called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:10 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Bathgate, David M. Swerdlin, John S. Gelff, and
Vice Chairman Wyatt Hart
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Collene Campbell
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, Executive Director; Julia Silva, Assistant City
Manager; John Shaw, Agency Counsel; Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary; Cynthia L.
Russell, Chief Financial Officer; William M. Huber, Engineering and Building Director; Al
King, Jr., Community Services Director; Lt. Rick Stahr, Chief of Police Services; and, Dawn
Schanderl, Deputy City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Board Action: Moved by Director Bathgate, seconded by Director Gelff and carried
unanimously, 4-0-1, to approve items 1 through 4 as recommended by Staff.
MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 18, 2002, AND
JANUARY 10, 2002, APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
2. CRA WARRANTS DATED JANUARY 10, 2002, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,657.66
RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
3. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS, MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001,
RECEIVED AND FILED; AGENCY SECRETARY DIRECTED TO FORWARD
REPORT OF INVESTMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEBT AND INVESTMENT
ADVISORY COMMISSION (350.30)
4. CASH BALANCES BY FUND - NOVEMBER 30, 2001, RECEIVED AND FILED
(330.50)
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BOARD ACTIONS:
C1. DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY- EASTERLY 5,123 SF OF APN 121-
141-25 AND -26 (AYOUB SESAR/PIAZZA SAN JUAN) CONTINUED FOR A
MINIMUM OF FOUR WEEKS (670.70)
Project Description: The proposal for development of Piazza San Juan, by Ayoub
Sesar, requires assembly of several lots, including Pedro's Taco Stand, a vacant
parcel to the north and approximately 5, 123 square feet of surplus City property.
Analysis of the project pro -forma indicates that a two-story structure would be
needed to make the project financially feasible. The City considers a two-story
structure undesirable, negatively impacting the character of the downtown. A one-
story structure, including public restrooms, a courtyard with view to the depot and
public access to the depot parking lot, would be feasible with Community
Redevelopment Agency financial assistant. Staff is recommending approval of the
concept of using Agency assistance to facilitate the disposition of the surplus
property, providing needed facilities for public use and limiting the structure to one-
story.
Written Communications: Report dated February 5, 2002, from Douglas D.
Dumhart, Principal Management Analyst.
Oral Presentation: Douglas D. Dumhart, Principal Management Analyst, reviewed
the staff recommendation.
Donna Helmick, 31600 Los Rios Street, was opposed to Community
Redevelopment Agency assistance for the proposed project and felt that a detailed
plan should be required.
Denise Miner, 31141 Calle Batero, suggested development of a formal master plan
of the downtown area. She was opposed to the proposal as it would impose a
negative financial impact on the downtown due to the existence of vacant
commercial space. She requested issuance of a new project Request for Proposal.
Laura West, 27812 Paseo Miraloma, suggested a park -like setting for the property
and was willing to purchase the parcel.
Mark Nielsen, 31621 Via Quixote, suggested that action be postponed as issues
related to views, landscaping, other potential buyers, and questions of financial
feasibility existed.
Brian MacDonald, 32332 Camino Capistrano, representing the property owner,
presented project assets including two view corridors, public restrooms, and
enlarged public sidewalk. He wanted to work with the Los Rios community in
developing project design.
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Council Comments:
Council Member Swerdlin felt that a properly executed project could greatly benefit
the Los Rios area and that public restrooms, maintained by the developer, would
be an asset. He suggested that more detailed information and additional work
needed to be completed.
Mayor pro tem Gelff felt there were enough concerns regarding the project to
warrant a postponement.
Mayor Bathgate supporting further design development, as the project is in a
sensitive area of the City.
Council Member Hart suggested that more complete plans and study of financial
viability were warranted.
Board Action: Moved by Director Gelff, seconded by Director Swerdlin and carried
unanimously, 4-0-1, to continue this item for a minimum of four weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
to Tuesday, February 19, 2002, in the City Council Chamber.
Respecffully submitted,
AR,GARET R. MONAHAN, SECRETARY
Adopted: March 5, 2002
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