2002 08 06 RDA MinutesLA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 2002
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairperson Henderson.
PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, Pena, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Jerry Herman, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located northeast of the
intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Calle Tampico (APN: part of 773-022-
014). Property Owner/Negotiator: Hal Lynch, RGC.
2. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Jerry Herman, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located west of Montezuma,
east of the Coachella Valley Water District Storm Water Channel, south of Calle
Ensenada, and north of Calle Chilton (APNs: 773-245-002, 773-311-027, and
774-020-003). Property Owner/Negotiator: C. Byron Murphy/Rick Morris.
3. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Jerry Herman, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located on the north side of
Calle Tampico, west of Desert Club Drive, Embassy Suites (Tentative Parcel
Map 29909, Parcel 8). Owner/Negotiator: Danny Brown, Bison Hotel Group.
4. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and or disposition of real property located southeast of the Miles
Avenue and Washington Street intersection and north of the Whitewater Storm
Channel (APNs 604-040-012/013 and 604-040-022/023). Property
Owner/Negotiator: Richard Oliphant, California Intelligent Communities.
5. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located south of Avenue 52,
west of the Coachella Branch of the All American Canal (APNs 770-260-017,
772-290-006, 772-310-002/003). Property Owner/Negotiator: Chevis Hosea,
KSL Desert Resorts, Inc.
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6. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at 78-950 Highway
111 (APN 643-080-0041, Wal-Mart Store. Property Owner/Negotiator: Chris
Moore, Kohl's.
The Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 pm.
3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Executive Director Genovese advised Consent Item Nos. 3 and 4 need to be pulled and
scheduled for a future agenda.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the agenda as
modified. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Minutes of
July 16, 2002, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 6, 2002.
2. AUTHORIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A
LA QUINTA/COACHELLA VALLEY MARKET STUDY.
3. APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE INDEPENDENT GOLF RESEARCH
CORPORATION (PELZ SHORT COURSE AND ACADEMY) FOR AGENCY-
OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 79-999 OLD AVENUE 52. (This item was
pulled from the agenda -See Confirmation of Agenda).
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4. APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND MDS CONSULTING FOR AGENCY-OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 79-999 OLD AVENUE 52 (This item was pulled from
the agenda -See Confirmation of Agenda).
5. APPROVAL OF: 1) LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECT AREA NO. 2; 2) ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 33445; AND 3) FINANCING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR
PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK, PROJECT
2000-11. (RESOLUTION NO. RA 2002-16)
6. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT THE LA QUINTA
COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT 2000-11.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and amended, with the exception of Item
Nos. 3 and 4, and with Item No. 5 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. RA
2002-16. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR LAND USE
PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE RANCH PROPERTY.
Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report.
Board Member Sniff suggested the Selection Committee consist of the members
recommended by staff and that no Board Members serve on the Committee.
Chairperson Henderson stated, as Chairperson of the Agency, she would like to
serve on the Committee. She felt her limited knowledge of golf would make her
the least likely member of the Agency to have a bias.
Board Member Sniff noted he also has limited knowledge of golf.
Board Member Adolph questioned the lack of golf knowledge by Committee
members being good.
In response to Board Member Pena, City Consultant Spevacek stated the
request for proposals will be advertised on web sites of various agencies. He
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stated the idea is to find a firm with a balance between golf and resort
specializations.
In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Spevacek stated the project includes
commercial uses that tie in with hotel resort and golf uses. The purpose of a
village or town center in the project is to create a gathering place to attract
residents to use the restaurants and resort shops.
Council Member Adolph voiced some concern about creating competition with
Wells Marvin's project in The Village.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Perkins to authorize the
distribution of an RFP for a land use planning consultant to prepare a master
plan and development program (for The Ranch property) and appoint a
Consultant Selection Committee consisting of Executive Director Genovese,
Assistant Executive Director Weiss, Community Development Director Herman,
Agency Consultant Spevacek, and Agency Chairperson Henderson.
Board Member Pena suggested the Agency have the opportunity to consider the
top three firms. The Agency concurred.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF OPTION AGREEMENT WITH WAL-MART FOR POSSIBLE
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY.
Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report and advised
Agency Counsel will review additional negotiations that have taken place during
the last few days.
Agency Counsel Jenson explained the Agency's option right arrives 12 months
after a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the new building, providing
a four-month window. The Agency's rights terminate if the property is sold to
another commercial retailer user that is unrelated to Wal-Mart. Should Wal-Mart
be under contract with the new retailer at the 12-month point, there is a
provision for deferral if the other agreement doesn't close within 24 months.
Additionally, Wal-Mart has requested the ability to advance the option period of
the Agency to some point between the 1st and 12th month point by giving a 30-
day notice. She also requested staff be allowed to make non-substantive
changes to the agreement upon the approval of Agency Counsel and the
Executive Director.
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In response to Board Member Perkins, Ms. Jenson explained the 30-day notice
benefits the Agency and noted the purpose of the Option Agreement is to
ensure reoccupation of the building.
Board Member Adolph voiced concern about the building remaining vacant for
an extended period of time and asked what the City's options would be if Wal-
Mart doesn't sell the building and the Agency doesn't exercise its option rights.
Ms. Jenson stated if the building becomes dilapidated it would become a code
enforcement issue. She added the City cannot compel reoccupation of the
building but can require maintenance of the property.
Penny Alexander-Kelly, 600 N. Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, of
Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden and representing Wal-Mart Stores, stated
Wal-Mart is already marketing the property and has approved the proposed
agreement.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize the
Executive Director to enter into an Option Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
for possible future purchase of real property at 78-950 Highway 1 1 1 as stated
and clarified by Agency Counsel. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -None
The Agency recessed to and until 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P. M.
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
August 6, 2002
1. TRANSMITTAL OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT ("DISTRICT") SEEKING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA aUINTA, THE LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE DISTRICT.
Executive Director Genovese advised staff is looking into the technical and
financial considerations of the amendment proposed by the School District and
will report back to the Agency.
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS -None
The Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1.
The Agency meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session
which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown
Act).
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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JUNE S. GREEK, Agency Secretary
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency