07-1204_CRA_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 2007
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION (610.85) - None
Chairman Nielsen reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 9:26 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; Steve Apple, Deputy Executive
Director; Cynthia L. Russell, Finance Officer; Omar Sandoval, Agency Counsel;
Maria Morris, Deputy Agency Secretary; and Eileen White, Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Board Action: Moved by Director Soto, seconded by Director Hribar, and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to approve items 'l, 2, 3, 5, & 6 as recommended by staff.
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2007, APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED.
2. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS, MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2007,
RECEIVED AND FILED. (350.30)
3. RESOLUTION NO. CRA 07-12-04-02, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07,"
ADOPTED. (470.10)
4. DIRECTION GIVEN CONCERNING THE CITY'S FIRST TIME HOME BUYER'S
PROGRAM REGARDING ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS AND FUNDING
SOURCES. (430.40)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Director Hribar for
clarification and suggestion to include pursuing new construction of family
housing as a recommendation.
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Board Action: Moved by Director Hribar, seconded by Director Uso and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to discontinue the First -Time Homebuyer program and
replace with a down -payment assistance program; expand the rental subsidy
program to include transitional housing. and assistance to applicants unable to
work due to health and/or disability issues; direct staff to pursue new construction
of affordable rental studio, one -bedroom apartments, family housing, and
secondary units; and direct staff to continue the existing Little Hollywood
affordable rental program and owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program.
5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2007, IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $29,156.04, RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
6. CASH BALANCES BY FUND, MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2007,
RECEIVED AND FILED. (330.50)
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED; AND MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE
2005-2009 FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA COMPLETED. (400.60)
Description: Redevelopment Agencies are required by the Community
Redevelopment Law Reform Act of 1993 to adopt five-year implementation plans
which describe the specific goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Agency
for the project area, identify specific programs, including potential projects, and
estimate expenditures proposed for the implementation plan period; and conduct
a public hearing at least once during the five years to hear public testimony
concerning the implementation plan. Staff recommended the Board receive
public testimony regarding the 2005-2009 Five -Year Implementation plan for the
Central Redevelopment Project Area. No formal action is required.
Written Communications: Report dated December 4, 2007, by Douglas
Dumhart, Economic Development Manager.
Presentation: Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, summarized
the staff report.
Chair Nielsen opened the public hearing, and there being no public testimony,
closed the public hearing.
Directors discussed the potential of including adjacent blighted areas within the
Redevelopment Agency boundaries.
Board Action: No formal action taken.
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BOARD ACTIONS - None
ADJOURNMENT
These being no further business, Chairman Nielsen adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.,
to Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., for Closed Session, and 6:30 p.m. for the
Public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully sub itte
R. MONAHAN, AGENCY SECRETARY
ATTEST:
VICE CHAIRMAN TOM HRIBAR T
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