2003 01 21 RDA Minutes LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
JANUARY 21, 2003
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairperson Henderson.
PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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 the northwest corner
of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street (APN: 772-220-007). Property
Owner/Negotiator: Lusardi Warner Trust.
2. 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 the Ali-American Canal (APNs: 770-260-
017, 772-290-006, 772-310-002, and 003. Property Owner/Negotiator:
Chevis Hosea, KSL Desert Resorts, Inc.
The Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 pm.
3:00 P.M.
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).
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION -It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Minutes of
January 7, 2003, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JANUARY 21, 2003.
2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2002.
3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED NOVEMBER
30, 2002, AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF ASSESSMENT/HOOK-UP SUBSIDY PROGRAM - PROJECT
2002-02 AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION.
MOTION -It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION FOR STREET NAME CHANGE.
Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report.
In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Weiss stated Mr. Marvin owns property
on both sides of Buena Ventura, and with the Agency's three parcels, it would
be very close to the percentage needed for the name change.
Board Member Sniff asked if the Agency would be potentially disenfranchising
the other property owners if it agrees to the name change. He also asked how
many property owners are involved, to which Mr. Weiss responded, "17,
including the Agency's parcels."
In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Herman stated none of the addresses
face Calle Tampico.
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Community Development Director Herman reviewed the street configuration,
and stated there are 12 other parcels besides the Agency's and Mr. Marvin's.
In response to Board Member Osborne, Mr. Weiss stated it is his understanding
that the letter was sent to all property owners.
Chairperson Henderson stated she is willing to support the name change since
the street is not well known in the City.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Perkins/Adolph to authorize the
Executive Director to sign the letter in support of changing the name of Avenida
Buena Ventura to Main Street. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
The Agency recessed to and until 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. REPORT ON ARIZONA TRIP.
Executive Director Genovese presented a brief staff report.
Board Member Sniff expressed disappointment with the information he reviewed
in the staff report, and stated he had hoped to see a big scale overview of the
various locations. He wished to see more of a sense of space and place that
could be usefully applied in some way to La Quinta's project. He stated he
didn't realize a quantum leap ahead had been made to design the golf course in
its entirety. He voiced concern about copying what was seen in Arizona, and
stated he hoped to see something unique and conceptually original.
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Board Member Adolph stated he hoped the trip would prove worthwhile, and
that he feels it's important not to lose sight of the fact that the hotel and
amenities are the driving force that will make the golf course affordable.
Chairperson Henderson noted what is available in Arizona and commented their
desert is not what our desert is. She stated it became clear to her that these
kind of amenities can be created in an environmentally sane and considerate
manner. She didn't expect to come back with one master plan but rather
various components from different resort areas. She felt overall they discovered
that La Quinta should be able to produce a product for the City that meets the
needs of the community. She stated the trip was very busy, and she felt it was
very beneficial. She didn't see where this is indicative that the golf course has
been designed but rather feels the project is in the routing stage and will be for
several more months.
Board Member Perkins stated he hopes those who went on the trip will
remember the things they saw that will benefit La Quinta as the property is
developed. He feels it's difficult to visit so many sites in such a short period of
time and gain insight as to how those golf courses operate and compare to
what the City wants to do. He is looking to those who took the trip to be able
to share with the Agency the good and bad things they saw during the tour.
He wasn't impressed with the brochure, and hoped the City wouldn't be using
the company for other exploratory processes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Adolph/Perkins to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
JUNE S. GREEK, Agency Secretary
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency