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1990 04 03 RDAing -> 10_ ZijZ/Zjj"*AA('kIiuZ. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California 92253 RegulaZ Meeting April 3, 1990 7:00 Z.M. CALL TO ORDER Beginning Res. No. 90-3 a. Roll Call HEARINGS BUSINESS SESSION 1. Adoption of Resolution of the Board of Directors of the La Quinta RedeveZopment Agency Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds of the Agency In a Principal Amount Not to Exceed Twenty Million Dollars $20,000,000) To Refund Certain Obligati0Z5 of the Agency and Approving an Escrow AgreemeZZ a) Resoluti0n Action. Z Z CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of March 14 and March Z 990. CLOSED SESSION a. Discussion of Litigati0Z a. City of Indiollndio Case No. 57496 ADJOURNMENT DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Saundra L. Juhola, Secretary of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency do hereby declare that the foregoing agendZ for the RedevelopmeZZ Agency Meeting of April 3, 1990 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-i0Z Caije Estado and on the bulletin board at the La Quinta Post Office on Friday, Zarch 30, 1990. aZd: Marffl/h30;90. SAUNDRA L. JUHOZ Secretary La Quinta RedeveloDment AaenZZ BIB] 12-28-1998-U01 08:38:58AM-U01 BASIC-U01 RDA-U02 04-U02 03-U02 1990-U02 ing -> 10_ CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California 92253 Regular Meeting March 20, 1990 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Beginning Res. No. 90-3 a. Roll Call HEARINGS BUSINESS SESSION 1. Adoption of Resolution of the Board of Directors of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds of the Agency in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed Twenty Million Dollars $20,000,000) To Refund Certain Obligations of the Agency and Approving an Escrow Agreement. a) Resolution Action. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of March 14 and March 20, 1990. CLOSED SESSION a. Discussion of Litigation a. City of Indio/Indio Case No. 57496 ADJOURNMENT DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Saundra L. Juhola, Secretary of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of April 3, 1990 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-105 Calle Estado and on the bulletin board at the La Quinta Post Office on Friday, March 30, 1990. March 30 990. JUHOZSecretary La Quinta Redevelopment Agency BIB] 12-28-1998-U01 08:38:58AM-U01 BASIC-U01 RDA-U02 04-U02 03-U02 1990-U02 ing -> 10_ Coriserit Item No.: 1 LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES MARCH 20, 1990 Meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Pena. PRESENT: Mr. Bohnenberger Mr. Rushworth, Mr. Sniff, Chairman Pena ABSENT: Mrs. Bosworth PUBLIC HEARINGS BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER FROM THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE HOUSING AUTHORITY. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there is a question as to whether or not this is a legal expenditure of Low-Moderate Set-Aside Funds and suggested that if it is approved, that it be so with assurance from County Legal Counsel that it is appropriate. The Agency's Legal Counsel, Ms. Brady concurred that it is a decision County Legal Counsel should make. Council concurred that the matter should be set aside until we have clear direction as to the legality. MOTION It was moved by Mr. Bohnenberger, seconded by Mr. Sniff that this matter be tabled. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. RA9O-8. 2. CONSIDERATION OF RE-HOUSING PLAN FOR THE DEMOLITION OR DISPLACEMENT OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there have been projects that may require relocation of tenants prior to acquisition, Such as the apartment complex the Agency is looking at for the Nicholson Project and the four unit complex currently under abatement on Washington Street. If the tenants require relocation, this will allow staff to hire a specialist on an as-needed basis to provide those services. MOTION It was moved by Mr. Sniff, seconded by Mr. Bohnenberger that the Agency authorize staff to retain a tenant relocation specialist to assist with relocation activities on an as-needed basis. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. RA9O-9. BIB] 12-28-1998-U01 08:38:58AM-U01 BASIC-U01 RDA-U02 04-U02 03-U02 1990-U02 ing -> 10_Redevelopment Agency 2 March 20, 1990 MiZutes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 1990. MOTION It was moved by Mr. Bohnenberger, seconded by Mr. Sniff that the Consent Calendar be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. RDA 90-10. The Board adjourned to Closed Session to discuss litigation Indio vs La Quinta Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and Section 54956.8 to discuss City of La Quinta versus Burkett and real property negotiations concerning the parcel located near Adams and Westward Ho and seven lots in escrow pending, Lots 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, & 13 and property owned by Griswold adjacent to the Post Office and to give legal direction to the Council in personnel matters. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. RZec tively subZedZ Z SAUNDRA L. JUHOLk; Secretary La Quinta Redevelopment Agency C; BIB] 12-28-1998-U01 08:38:58AM-U01 BASIC-U01 RDA-U02 04-U02 03-U02 1990-U02 ing -> 10_ ZitZAL#LE A Z 78-105 ESTADO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 Z619) 564-2246 FAX 619) 564-5617 MINUTE ORDER OF LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, Secretary of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, do hereby certify that the following motion was duly made by the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency on April 3, 1990: MOTION It was moved by Mr. Sniff, seconded by Mr. Bohnenberger that the Settlement Agreement and Release between the La Quinta Estate and Coachella Valley Water District be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MINUTE ORDER NO. RA 90-12. 1/ U;IZ; L. JUHOL etary La Quinta Redevelopment Agency 2 MAILING ADDRZSS P.O. BOX 1bZO4 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 BIB] 12-28-1998-U01 08:38:58AM-U01 BASIC-U01 RDA-U02 04-U02 03-U02 1990-U02 ing -> 10_ ESTABLISHED IN 19Z8 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1O58Z COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236. TELEPHONE 619)3982651 DIRECTORS OZFZCERS TELLISCODEKAS. PRESIDENT THOMAS E. LEVY, GENERAL MANAGER.CHIEF ENGINEER RAYMOND R. RUMMONDS, VICE PRESIDENT 9ZRNARDINE SUTTON, SECRETARY JOHN P. POWELL KEITH H. A,NSWORTH. ASS,STANT GENERAL MANAGER DOROTHY M. NICHOLS April 11, 1990 REDWINE AND SHERRZLL. ATTORNEYS THEODORE J. FISH File: 0121.3198 Ron Kiedrowski, Executive Director La Quinta Redevelopment Agency Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Mr. Kiedrowski: Subject: La Quinta Storniwater Project, Phase II In 1985, the Coachella Valley Water District District) filed condemnation actions against La Quinta Estates in order to obtain the property needed for the La Quinta Stormwater Project, Phase II. Enclosed is a drawing showing the property. The District completed construction on this property as part of the La Quinta Flood Control Project, Phase II, in 1987. The condemnation case was tried in 1988 with a verdict of $2.5 million plus attorneys and appraisal fees of approximately $168,000 plus interest. The total for the judgment as of December 31, 1989, is $3,568,702. After review of the trial record, the District believes that the judge erred in many of his rulings and the District appealed. The attorneys for the District have filed the appellate brief and are waiting for La Quinta Estates to file their reply. It is anticipated that the appeal will be heard in 1990. For trial purposes, the property is appraised on its condition in June 1985. At that time, the property consisted of 419 acres of undeveloped land without flood protection and zoned for one unit per 20 acres. The basic argument in the trial is whether the property had a reasonable probability of being rezoned for residential development at a higher density than the one unit per 20 acres and the cost of providing flood protection to the property. The District's appraiser, using one unit per 20 acres, placed a value on the property of $850,000. The appraiser for La Quinta Estates believed that 142 acres would be rezoned and reached a value of $4,825,267. The verdict was $2.5 million. Assuming the District is successful in its appeal, the case would be sent back to the trial court with a different judge to hear it. The cost of the new trial would be $100,000 to $200,000 for the District and a similar amount for La Quinta Estates. Assuming a verdict in the District's favor, La Quinta Estates would appeal that. In the event that the appellate court does not rule TRUE CONSERVATION USE WATER WISELY BIB] 12-28-1998-U01 08:38:58AM-U01 BASIC-U01 RDA-U02 04-U02 03-U02 1990-U02 ing -> 10_Ron Kiedrowski 2- April 11, 1990 in the District's favor, the District would appeal the case to the California Supreme Court. As a result of the cost and time involved in the legal battle, Bill Hannon representing La Quinta Estates met with the Redevelopment Agency Agency) and the District to see if a settlement could be reached. Mr, Hannon agreed to accept $3 million for all costs including land, attorneys fees, interest and appraisal fees. Enclosed is a copy of the settlement agreement. This proposal is to compromise and settle an existing litigation and is not to be used as evidence in this or any other case, In reviewing this settlement, we believe that it is fair to both parties. While Redwine and Sherrill, the District's legal counsel, believes the chances of winning the appeal and reversal are excellent, the Agency and the District must consider the risk. In trying to evaluate the risk associated with our options and to compute the expected value of our actions relative to this case, we have developed six expected value tables. These tables attempt to determine the risk to the Agency and the District from different judgements at different probabilities. Based on this approach as shown on Table 1, an optimistic approach would result in an expected cost of $3.12 million and a pessimistic view would result in expected cost of $5.48 million. As a result, the settlement of $3 million appears to be fair and in the best interest of the District and the Agency. In reviewing the funds available, the Agency as of April 1, 1990, has $3,480,000 on deposit with the District or with the court, deducting the $500,000 settlement with the Burns Foundation, the Agency has almost all of the funds needed for the settlement. In summary, we believe based on our experience that the chances of getting a verdict that would result in a total cost for the La Quinta Estates property currently in litigation of less than $3 million including interest, attorneys fees and District cost are low. Therefore, we are recommending the above settlement to our board of directors and to the Agency which is providing the funds for this property. We would appreciate early consideration of this settlement proposal by the Agency so that we can avoid incurring additional legal costs. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me. Yours very truly, Tom Levy General Manager-Chief neer TEL:il/l Enclosures/as cc: Justin McCarthy with enclosures) Redwine and Sherrill COAGHELLA ZA[LEY WATER DISTRICT 2 BIB] 12-28-1998-U01 08:38:58AM-U01 BASIC-U01 RDA-U02 04-U02 03-U02 1990-U02