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09-0421_CRA_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES April 21, 2009 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETINGS CLOSED SESSION: None Chairman Hribar called the Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors to order at 9:59 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Sam Allevato, Mark Nielsen, Dr. Londres Uso, Vice Chair Laura Freese, and Chairman Tom Hribar BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR Board Action: Moved by Director Allevato, seconded by Director Nielsen, and carried unanimously, to approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 5 as recommended by staff. 1. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2009; APPROVED AS SUBMITTED 2. CASH BALANCE BY FUND — FEBRUARY 28, 2009, RECEIVED AND FILED (330.50) 3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED APRIL 9, 2009, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $ 28,175.42, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30) 4. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS — MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009, RECEIVED AND FILED. 5. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS — MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2009, RECEIVED AND FILED. 6. FAQADE GRANT APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000 FOR MISSION VILLAGE CENTER (470.50) Chairman Hribar recused himself from considering this item due to a conflict of interest. Douglas D. Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, provided an agenda report and responded to questions. 1 04-21-2009 Public Comment: ■ Aaron Peluso, representing Mission Village, requested grant support to enhance the Mission Village Center fagade, and responded to questions. Board Comment: ■ The project is in an important location within the City. ■ Concerns with public safety due to hours of operation and the need of proper lighting. ■ Concerns with light pollution. ■ Suggestion to increase funds for additional improvements to upgrade the appearance of the center. ■ Add condition that the Agency money is last in. ■ Lighting improvements are to be addresses separately. Board Action: Moved by Director Uso, seconded by Director Allevato, and carried 4-1, with Chairman Hribar recused, to approve the facade grant in the amount of $115,000 from Account No. 26-65300-4720-R26 to CCH Corp. for Mission Village Center; with the condition that the Agency money is last in. ROLL CALL Aye: Directors: Allevato, Nielsen, Uso, and Vice Chair Freese Noes: Directors: None Recused: Director: Chairman Hribar PUBLIC HEARINGS: None BOARD ACTIONS: D1. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON FOR REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT SERVICES, APPROVED. Douglas D. Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, provided an agenda report and responded to questions. Board Action: Moved by Vice Chair Freese, seconded by Director Uso, and carried unanimously to approve Consultant Services Agreement with Keyser Marston in the amount of $150,160.00 for Redevelopment Plan Amendment Services; and Executive Director authorized to execute the agreement. BOARD COMMENTS: Chairman Hribar suggested to agendize an item to hire a Public Relations Firm for promotion assistance for local restaurants. 2 04-21-2009 ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Chairman Hrlbar adjourned the meeting at 10:49 p.m, to Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session, and 6:30 p.m. for the public. Business Session in the City Council Chamber. ATTEST: THOMAS W. HRIBAR, CHAIRMAN 3 44-21-2009