06-0718_CRA_Minutes_Regular Meeting1
MINUTES
JULY 18, 2006
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION (610. - None
Chairman Soto called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:59 p.m.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Bathgate, David M. Swerdlin, Sam Allevato,
Vice Chairman Wyatt Hart, 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 Council; Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager; and Eileen
White, Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Board Action: Moved by Director Hart, seconded by Director Swerdlin, and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to approve items 1 & 2 as recommended by staff.
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2006, APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED.
2, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED JULY 6, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $24,134.66, RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
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BOARD ACTIONS
1. EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT FOR 15.03± ACRE LOWER ROSAN
RANCH, APPROVED. (APN 121-240-39, 121-240-73, 121-253-13 & 121-253-
15) (FAMILY TOYOTA AND AUTOMOBILE INVESTMENT GROUP) CITY
COUNCIL PRIORITY NO. 6A (600.40)
Description: At their October 6, 2005, Board meeting the Directors authorized
staff to explore the concept of dealership annexes on Lower Rosan Ranch with
Automotive Investment Group. In addition, the Agency has also been
approached by Family Toyota with a request for land to meet their space needs.
The subject property includes the frontage parcel previously owned by Home
Depot. Staff recommended the Board approve Exclusive Right to Negotiate
Agreements (ENA) with Family Toyota and Automotive Investment Group.
Written Communication:
Report dated July 18, 2006, by Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development
Manager.
Letter dated July 11, 2006, from Mr. John H. McWilliams, City resident,
suggesting a revision to the Lower Rosan Ranch property agreement.
Presentation: Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, summarized
the staff report.
Public Testimony:
Bobbi Decker, City resident, requested a method to assure that the property
would not be used as a future auto dealership. John Shaw, City Attorney,
recommended including legal tools within the final purchase and sale agreement
to limit such uses.
Board Action: Moved by Director Swerdlin, seconded by Director Allevato
and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve the Exclusive Right to Negotiate
Agreements with Family Toyota and Automotive Investment Group (Owner of
Capistrano Nissan and Capistrano Chrysler/Dodge) for the purchase of Lower
Rosan Rancho, subject to the following percentages: Family Toyota (41.6%),
Capistrano Nissan (29.2%) and Capistrano Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge (29.2%); and
the Executive Director authorized to execute the agreement.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Soto adjourned
Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session,
Business Session,_in the Qi�y Council Chamber.
Respqf-,tfully
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Approved: August 15, 2006
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AGACY SECRETARY
the meeting at 8:12 p.m. to
and 7:00 p.m., for the Public
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