03-0617_CRA_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
June 17, 2003
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION (610.85) - None
Chairman Hart called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 8:36 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Bathgate, David M. Swerdlin, John S. Gelff, Vice
Chairman Joe Soto and Chairman Wyatt Hart
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, Executive Director; John Shaw, Agency Counsel;
Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary; Cynthia L. Russell, Chief Financial Officer; Thomas
Tomlinson, Deputy Director; William M. Huber, Engineering and Building Director; Amy
Amirani, Public Works Director; Al King, Jr., Community Services Director; Lt. J.B. Davis,
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, 5-0, to approve items 1 and 2 as recommended by Staff.
1. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 20, 2003, APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED.
2. CRA WARRANTS DATED MAY 29, 2003, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,792.55
RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
BOARD ACTIONS:
C1. PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT APPROVED WITH STEWART AND
ASSOCIATES FOR RESTORATION SERVICES FOR THE ARROYO TRABUCO
CONSERVATION AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,875.00. (600.40)
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Project Description: The Board is considering an agreement for on-going restoration
maintenance services of the Arroyo Trabuco Conservation Area, as a condition of
approval by the Army Corps of Engineers of the Lower Rosan Ranch Offsite
Wetlands Mitigation Program. Staff recommends approval of a Personal Services
Agreement with Stewart and Associates to provide these services.
Written Communications: Report dated June 17, 2003, from Douglas D. Dumhart,
Principal Management Analyst.
Presentation: Douglas D. Dumhart, Principal Management Analyst, reviewed the
staff recommendation.
Board Member Comments:
Director Diane Bathgate ascertained that an independent biological firm monitors
the conservation area maintenance and prepares bi-annual reports. Therefore,
now that the project area is approaching its third year of maturity, less technical
expertise is needed related to this restoration maintenance agreement.
Board Action: Moved by Director Gelff, seconded by Director Swerdlin and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to approve a Personal Services Agreement with Stewart and
Associates for restoration services for the Arroyo Trabuco Conservation Area
created by the Lower Rosan Ranch Offsite Wetlands Mitigation Project in the
amount of $28,875.00; and, the Chairman authorized to execute the agreement.
2. RESOLUTION NO. CRA 03-06-17-01 ADOPTED APPROVING THE
COMMITMENT OF LEVERAGE FUNDS UTILIZING LOW AND MODERATE
INCOME HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS FOR THE 2003-2004 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PLANNING/TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION APPLICATION. (43040 )
Project Description: State of California Community Development Block Grant
Program application requirements include a cash contribution match by each
applicant, up to 25 percent of the funds awarded ($35,000). The City's cash match
requirement is 23 percent, or $8,050, and has identified Redevelopment Housing
Set-aside funds as the source of leverage for the application. Staff recommends
approval of the commitment of these funds.
Written Communications: Report dated June 17, 2003, from Thomas Tomlinson,
Deputy Director.
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Board Action: Moved by Director Swerdlin, seconded by Director Gelff and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. CRA 03-06-17-01 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, COMMITTING LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDS TOTALING $8,050 AS LEVERAGE FUNDS FOR
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2003-2004 PLANNING/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
ALLOCATION OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM."
3. FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT BUDGET
INTRODUCED AND CONTINUED TO A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 1, 2003.
(330.70)
Project Description: The proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Community
Redevelopment budget reflects our positive local economy and strong housing
market, which continue to increase the Agency's property values. Unknown at this
time is the impact of the State's current budget crisis on the Agency's budget. The
possibility exists that balancing the State's budget, through Education Revenue
Augmentation Fund property tax shifts, would severely impact the Agency's goals.
Staff recommends the review of the 2003-2004 budget and continue discussions
regarding proposed expenditures to a public hearing scheduled on July 1, 2003.
Written Communications: Report dated June 17, 2003, from Cynthia L. Russell,
Finance Officer.
Presentation: Cynthia L. Russell, Finance Officer, reviewed the staff
recommendation.
Board Comments:
Director Swerdlin ascertained that rent rates in the Little Hollywood Rental Program
are no more than 30% of the renter's income. Therefore, rental income fluctuates
based on the income of current renters. Also, a market study on RV Storage rent
rates is proposed in the fall of this year and tenants would be properly notified
should there be a proposed rent increase.
Board Action: Moved by Director Bathgate, seconded by Director Gelff and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to introduce Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Community Redevelopment
Budget and continue item to a public hearing on July 1, 2003.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Hart adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. to a
Regular meeting, Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m.
for the Public Business Session in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
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R ARET R. MONAHAN, SECRETARY
Approved: July 15, 2003
ATTEST:
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