07-0116_CRA_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
JANUARY 16, 2007
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)
A Closed Session was held for the following purposes, as authorized by statute:
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Redevelopment Agency
Board met with its Real Property Negotiator (Executive Director) concerning the
sale of certain real properties more particularly described as APN 121-253-13 &
121-253-15; 121-240-39 & 121-240-73. The Agents representing the potential
buyers are Michael Pacheco of Automotive Investment Group (AIG) and Marc
Spizzirri of Family Toyota.
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Redevelopment Agency
Board met with its Real Property Negotiator (Executive Director) concerning the
purchase of certain real property leasehold interest in APN 124-160-20. Agents
representing the leasehold interest are Arthur and Sandra Lichtenstein.
Chairman Nielsen called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 10:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Sam Allevato, Joe Soto, Dr. Londres Uso, Vice
Chairman Tom Hribar, and Chairman Mark Nielsen
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Adams, Executive Director; Bill Cunningham, Deputy
Executive Director; Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary; Cynthia L. Russell, Finance
Officer; John Shaw, Agency Council; and Eileen White, Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Board Action: Moved by Director Soto, seconded by Director Allevato, and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to approve items 1 and 2 as recommended by staff.
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2006,
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED JANUARY 4, 2007, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $610.04, RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
PUBLIC HEARING - None
BOARD ACTIONS
1. STAFF DIRECTED TO PROCEED WITH PROCESSING THE LITTLE
HOLLYWOOD EXPANSION PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT CONTAINED IN THE ADOPTED LOS RIOS
SPECIFIC PLAN (APN 121-142-01, 07) (LITTLE HOLLYWOOD AFFORDABLE
RENTAL UNIT EXPANSION PROJECT) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY #4A.
(430.80)
Description: The Agency owns a residentially -zoned property in the Little
Hollywood area which was acquired for the purpose of providing low income
affordable rental housing, including rehabilitation of the existing units and
construction of additional rental units. In May 2006, the Agency selected Adams -
Streeter Civil Engineers Inc. to prepare three conceptual site plans for the
installation of 10 additional manufactured housing units on the vacant portion of
the property. Adams -Streeter Civil Engineers Inc. submitted the conceptual plans
to the City in November 2006. In response to a suggestion to extend Paseo
Adelanto north through the project site to Avenida de la Vista, staff is requesting
direction from the Agency regarding the street design for the project before
consideration of the conceptual site designs by the Design Review Committee.
Staff recommended the Directors direct staff to proceed with processing the Little
Hollywood expansion plans in accordance with the Circulation Element contained
in the adopted Los Rios Specific Plan.
Written Communications: Report dated January 16, 2007, from Lynnette
Adolphson, Management Analyst II.
Presentation: Lynnette Adolphson, Management Analyst 11, reviewed the staff
recommendation. She advised that redesign of the site to allow for the future
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extension as proposed would result in the loss of at least one unit; relocation of
other units; redesign of the site, bridge and street plans; and require a formal
traffic study.
Public Comments:
Dave Davidson, City resident, was opposed to the proposed street extension as
it would negatively impact the Los Rios District.
Omar Gonzales, City resident, was opposed to a street extension. In addition, he
noted that his neighbor, Jeff Vasquez, is also opposed to the street extension
and opposed to the addition of affordable units to the area.
Director Comments:
Director Hribar suggested the street extension would divert hundreds of cars off
of Camino Capistrano every day to alleviate traffic congestion. He questioned
why the houses couldn't be plotted at this time to allow for future extension of the
road; and relayed the traffic congestion issues faced by residents living on the
west side of town.
Directors Uso, Allevato, Soto, and Chairman Nielsen supported staff proceeding
with processing the Little Hollywood expansion plans in accordance with the
Circulation Element contained in the adopted Los Rios Specific Plan due to
concerns with pedestrian safety, increased traffic in a residential area, and
negative impacts to the Los Rios area.
Board Action: Moved by Director Uso, seconded by Director Soto and
carried 4-1, with Director Hribar opposed, to direct staff to proceed with
processing the Little Hollywood expansion plans in accordance with the
Circulation Element contained in the adopted Los Rios Specific Plan.
ROLL CALL
AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: Uso, Allevato, Soto, Chairman Nielsen
NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: Hribar
ABSTAIN: BOARD MEMBERS: None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Nielsen adjourned the meeting at 10:34 p.m.
to Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 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,
R. MONAHAN, AGENCY SECRETARY
February 20, 2007
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