05-1018_CRA_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
OCTOBER 18, 2005
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION (610.85) — None
Chairman Soto called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Wyatt Hart, Diane Bathgate, David M. Swerdlin, Vice
Chairman Sam Allevato, Chairman Joe Soto
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: David Adams, Executive Director; Molly Bogh, Deputy Director;
Cynthia L. Russell, Finance Officer; Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary; John Shaw,
Agency Counsel; and Elizabeth White, Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Board Action: Moved by Director Bathgate, seconded by Director Swerdlin, and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve items 1 through 3 as recommended by staff.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2005,
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $92,322.69, RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
3 PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HUNT DESIGN CO. FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNTOWN WAY -FINDING SIGNAGE PROGRAM, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $37,100, APPROVED; AND $7,100 ALLOCATED FROM
ACCOUNT NO. 20-62119-4110 TO ACCOUNT NO. 20-65300-4110.(600.40)
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
BOARD ACTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. CRA 05-10-18-01 ADOPTED APPROVING REVISIONS TO
THE RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM GUIDELINES. (430.30)
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Description: Staff met with Saddleback Comm.anity Outreach to obtain feedback
and comments from SCO regarding the status of the Rental Subsidy Program
and to discuss possible revisions to the program guidelines. As a result of the
meeting, staff identified the following key areas in which the program could be
improved: to be consistent with the County of Orange Income and Rents limit
published annually, to be consistent with the recently -adopted Little Hollywood
program guidelines, to allow more flexibility to work with individual household
needs, and to increase the number of residents served through the program.
Staff recommends the Board adopt the resolution approving the revisions to the
Rental Subsidy Program Guidelines.
Written Communications: Staff report daied October 18, 2005 by Lynnette
Adolphson, Management Analyst II.
Presentations: Lynnette Adolphson, Maragement Analyst ll, summarized
the staff report.
Public Comment:
Carol Skomsvold, city resident, supported the program revisions and discussed
the benefits she has received.
Board Action: MovEd by Director Allevato, seconded by Director Hart, and --
carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. CRA 05-10-18-01 entitled,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
REVISIONS TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RENTAL SUBSIDY / SECUREMENT PROGRAM
GUIDELINES & OPERATING PROCEDURES."
2. STAFF AUTHORIZED TO EXPLORE THE CONCEPT OF DEALERSHIP
ANNEXES ON LOWER ROSAN RANCH (APN 121-240-39 & 73) WITH THE
AUTOMOTIVE INVESTMENT GROUP. (670.70)
Description: The Redevelopment Agency Board listed disposition and
development of Lower Rosan Ranch as a goal in their 5 -year Implementation
Plan. Alternatives were discussed and the general consensus was that low
intensive uses that could increase additional taxable sales should be explored.
Staff approached major RV dealers who claimed that the only way Lower Rosan
Ranch could be feasible for their operation was by freeway identification signs.
RV sales were dropped from consideration given the conditional interest. The
Agency received an inquiry by the new owners of the Barwick Dealerships about
the availability of land in the City for annexes to their facilities. Primarily,
Automotive Interest Group is looking for inventory storage, employee parking, --
dealer preparation, and modernized parts and service areas to meet market
demand. Staff feels this proposal merits further discussions and recommends
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_ Council authorize staff to explore the concept of dealership annexes on Lower
Rosan Ranch with Automotive Interest Group.
Written Communications: Staff report dated October 18, 2005, by Douglas D.
Dumhart, Economic Development Manager.
Presentations: Douglas D. Dumhart, Economic Development Manager,
presented the staff report.
Public Comment:
Bobbie Decker, city resident, requested emergency access across the property
from the adjacent mobile home park and felt a dealership use would be
problematic.
David Ott, city resident, requested emergency access across the property from
the adjacent mobile home park and felt auto dealership uses could create noise
impacts.
Mark Nielsen, city resident, suggested consideration of other development
options for the site.
— Board Action: Moved by Director Swerdlin, seconded by Vice Chairman
Allevato, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to authorize staff to explore the concept
of dealership annexes on Lower Rosan Ranch with Automotive Interest Group.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Soto adjourned the meeting at 8:47 P.M. to
Tuesday, November 1, 2005, 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. MONAHAN,
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