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Redevelopment Agency
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER6
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 - 2:00 P.M.
Beginning Res. No. RA 2003-06
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call:
Board Members: Adolph, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the Redevelopment Agency on any matter not
listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to
three minutes. Please watch the timing device on the podium.
III. CLOSED SESSION
NOTE: Time permitting, the Redevelopment Agency Board may conduct Closed Session
discussions during the dinner recess. In addition, when the Agency is considering acquisition
of property, persons identified as negotiating parties are not invited into the Closed Session
Meeting.
CONFERENCE WITH AGENCY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, MARK WEISS,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.8 CONCERNING POTENTIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACQUISITION AND/OR DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF MILES AVENUE AND WASHINGTON STREET INTERSECTION
AND NORTH OF THE WHITEWATER CHANNEL (APNs 604-040-012/013 and 604-040-
022/023). PROPERTY OWNER /NEGOTIATOR: RICHARD OLIPHANT, CALIFORNIA
INTELLIGENT COMMUNITIES, LLC.
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RECONVENE AT 3:00 PM
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time members of the public may address the Agency Board on items that appear within
the Consent Calendar or matters that are not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request
to speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. When you are called to speak,
please come forward and state your name for the record. Please watch the timing device on
the podium.
For all Agency Business Session matters or Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed
"request to speak" form should be filed with the City Clerk prior to the Agency beginning
consideration of that item.
V. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2003.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Note: Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by
one motion.
1 . APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2003.
2. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002.
3. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2002.
4. APPROVAL OF A FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT FOR
THE CITY'S NORTH FIRE STATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445.
Vill. BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE RANCH PROJECT AND APPOINTMENT OF
A CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE.
A. MINUTE ORDER ACTION
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2. CONSIDERATION OF MID -YEAR BUDGET REPORT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/03.
A. MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
3. CONSIDERATION OF THE CONCEPTUAL RESORT MASTER PLAN FOR THE RANCH.
A. MINUTE ORDER ACTION
IX. STUDY SESSION - None
X. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to be held on March
4, 2003, commencing with closed session at 2:00 p.m. and open session at the conclusion of
the 3:00 p.m. City Council business session in the City Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle
Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, June S. Greek, Secretary of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, do hereby declare that the
foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency meeting of Tuesday, February 18, 2003,
was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico and on the bulletin
board at the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, 78-371 Highway 1 1 1, and at Stater Bros., 78-630
Highway 1 1 1, on Friday, February 14, 2003.
DATED: February 14, 2003
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City of La Quinta, California
PUBLIC NOTICES
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the
hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's Office at 777-7025, 24-hours in advance of the meeting
and accommodations will be made
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COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2003
ITEM TITLE:
Demand Register Dated February 18, 2003
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION /
CONSENT CALENDAR
STUDY SESSION
PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Redevelopment Agency Board:
Receive and File the Demand Register Dated February 18, 2003 of which $6,309,716.80
represents Redevelopment Agency Expenditures.
PLEASE SEE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NUMBER 1 ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
February 18, 2003
COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
Transmittal of Treasurer's Report
as of December 31, 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Redevelopment Agency Board:
Receive and file.
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
PLEASE SEE RELATED BUSINESS SESSION ITEM ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: February 18, 2003 CONSENT CALENDAR: 3
ITEM TITLE: STUDY SESSION:
Transmittal of Revenue and
PUBLIC HEARING:
Expenditure Reports dated
December 31, 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
Transmittal of the December 31, 2002 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for
the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency.
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fully submitted,
Falconer, Finance Director
Approved for submmiission y:
Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director
Attachments: 1. Revenue and Expenditures Report, December 31, 2002.
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LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REVENUE SUMMARY
PROJECT AREA NO. 1:
DEBT SERVICE FUND:
Tax Increment
Tax Increment - Revised
Allocated Interest
Non Allocated Interest
Interst - County Loan
Interest Advance Proceeds
Transfers In
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
Pooled Cash Allocated Interest
Non Allocated Interest
Litigation Settlement Revenue
Loan Proceeds
Rental Income
Transfers In - Revised
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
LOW/MODERATE TAX FUND:
Tax Increment
Tax Increment - Revised
Allocated Interest
Non Allocated Interest
Miscellaneous revenue
Non Allocated Interest
LQRP-Rent Revenue
Home Sales Proceeds
Sale of Land
Sewer Subsidy Reimbursements
Rehabilitation Loan Repayments
Transfer In
TOTAL LOW/MOD TAX
LOW/MODERATE BOND FUND:
Allocated Interest
Home Sale Proceeds
Non Allocated Interest
Transferin
TOTAL LOW/MOD BOND
REMAINING %
BUDGET RECEIVED BUDGET RECEIVED
18,048,724.00
770.10
18,047,953.90
0.000%
2,091,408.00
0,00
68,710.90
(68,710.90)
0.000%
0.00
7,517,93
(7,517.93)
0.000%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.000%
490,757.00
0.00
490,757.00
0.000%
1,738,783.00
1,146,225.66
592 557.34
65.920 %
22, 369,672.00
1,223, 224.59
19, 055, 039.41
5.470%
0.00
1,208.80
(1,208.80)
0.000%
125,000,00
354,077,07
(229,077,07)
283.260%
0.00
55,739.64
(55,739.64)
0.000%
0,00
0.00
0.00
0.000%
41, 500.00
11, 397.20
30,102.80
27.460 %
6,000,000.00
0.00
6,000,000.00
0.000%
6,166,500.00
422,422.71
5,744,077.29
6.850%
4,512,181,00
192.53
4,511,988.47
0.000%
522,852.00
200,000.00
13,540.31
186,459.69
6.770%
0.00
0.00
0,00
0,000%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0,000%
0.00
0.00
0,00
0.000%
341,000.00
187,548,40
153,451.60
55,000%
150,000.00
0,00
150,000.00
0.000%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.000%
0.00
55,214.89
(55,214.89)
0.000%
0.00
97,305.98
(97,305.98)
0.000%
11825,000.00
0.00
1,825,000.00
0.000%
7,551,033.00
353,802.11
6,674,378.89
4.690%
0,00
000
0.00
0,000%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0,000%
0.00
10,869.71
(10,869.71)
0,000%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.000 %
0.00
10,869.71
(10,869.71)
0.000%
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
PROJECT AREA NO. 1:
DEBT SERVICE FUND:
SERVICES
BOND PRINCIPAL
BOND INTEREST
INTEREST CITY ADVANCE
PASS THROUGH PAYMENTS
PASS THROUGH PAYMENTS - REVISED
ERAF SHIFT
TRANSFERS OUT
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
PERSONNEL
SERVICES
LAND ACQUISITION
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ADVERTISING -ECONOMIC DEV
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BOND ISSUANCE COSTS
CAPITAL - BUILDING
REIMBURSEMENT TO GEN FUND
TRANSFERS OUT
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
LOW/MODERATE TAX FUND:
PERSONNEL
SERVICES
BUILDING HORIZONS
LQ RENTAL PROGRAM
LQ HOUSING PROGRAM
LOWMOD VILLAGE APARTMENTS
APARTMENT REHABILITATION
FORECLOSURE ACQUISITION
REIMBURSEMENT TO GEN FUND
TRANSFERS OUT
TOTAL LOW/MOD TAX
07/01/2002 - 12/31/02 REMAINING %
BUDGET EXPENDITURES ENCUMBERED BUDGET EXPENDED
586,870.00
6,002.34
0.00
580,867.66
1.0 %
1,567,022.00
1,567,788.00
0.00
(766.00)
100.0%
6,991,075.00
3,278,260.92
0.00
3,712,814.08
46.9%
490,757.00
245,378.54
0.00
245,378.46
50.0 %
8,418,042.00
0.00
0.00
8,418,042.00
0.0%
1,231,667.00
0.00
0.00
1,231,667.00
0.0%
723,550.00
0.00
0.00
723,550.00
0.0%
6,000,000.00
0.00
0.00
6,000,000.00
0.0%
26,008,983.00
5,097,429.80
0.00
20,911,553.20
19.6%
4,900.00
4,103.56
0.00
796.44
83.7%
214,379.00
76,919.29
0.00
137,459.71
35.9 %
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
16,700.00
4,975.58
0.00
11,724.42
29.8%
552,682.00
128,317.54
0.00
424,364.46
23.2%
199,880.00
18,315.66
0.00
181,564.34
9.2%
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
1,086,106.00
543,053.04
0.00
543,052.96
50.0%
9,455,709.77
1,530,705.85
0.00
7,925,003.92
16.2%
11,530,356.77
2,306,390.52
0.00
9,223,966.25
20.0%
4,900.00
4,103.56
0.00
796.44
83.7%
239,315.00
74,438.10
0.00
164,876.90
31.1 %
210,000.00
80,000.00
0.00
130,000.00
38.1 %
329,000.00
230,761.08
0.00
98,238.92
70.1 %
2,500,000.00
741,906.00
0.00
1,758,094.00
29.7%
3,000,000.00
0.00
0.00
3,000,000.00
0.0%
626,000.00
0.00
0.00
626,000.00
0.0%
150,000.00
0.00
0.00
150,000.00
0.0%
206,485.00
103,242.42
0.00
103,242.58
50.0 %
3,953,426.00
1,146,225.66
0.00
2,807,200.34
29.0%
11,219,126.00
2,380,676.82
0.00
8,838,449.18
21.2%
LOW/MODERATE BOND FUND
PERSONNEL
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
SERVICES
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
REIMBURSEMENT TO GEN FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
HOUSING PROJECTS
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
TRANSFERS OUT
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
TOTAL LOW/MOD BOND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
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LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REMAINING
%
REVENUE SUMMARY
BUDGET
RECEIVED
BUDGET
RECEIVED
PROJECT AREA NO. 2:
DEBT SERVICE FUND:
Tax Increment
7,585,373,00
29.08
7,585,343.92
0.000%
Tax Increment - Revised
1,854,832.00
0.00
1,854,832.00
0,000%
Allocated Interest
0.00
18,723.80
(18,723.80)
0.000%
Non Allocated Interest
0.00
395.33
(395,33)
0.000%
Interest Advance Proceeds
863,674.00
0.00
863,674.00
0.000%
Transferin
338,895.00
211,932.00
126,963.00
62540%
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
10,642,774.00
231,080.21
10,411,693.79
2A70%
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
Allocated Interest
0.00
33,528.66
(33,528.66)
0.000%
Non Allocated Interest
20,000.00
573.84
19,426.16
2.870 %
Developer Agreement
0.00
0,00
0.00
0,000%
Transfers In
1,100,000.00
0,00
1,100,000.00
0,000%
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
1,120,000.00
34,102.50
1,085,897.50
3.040%
LOW/MODERATE TAX FUND:
Tax Increment
1,896,343.00
7.27
1,896,335.73
0.000%
Tax Increment - Revised
463,708.00
Allocated Interest
20,700,00
48,515.48
(27,815,48)
234.370%
Non Allocated Interest
0,00
0.00
0.00
0.000%
ERAFShift- Interest
17,507,00
0.00
17,507.00
0.000%
Sale of Land
801,358.00
0.00
801,358.00
0.000%
Transfer In
16 964.00
0.00
16 964.00
0.000%
TOTAL LOW/MOD TAX
3,216,580.00
48,522.75
2,704,349.25
1.510%
LOW/MODERATE BOND FUND:
Allocated Interest
0.00
0.00
0,00
0.000%
Non Allocated Interest
0.00
2,697,31
(2,697.31)
0.000%
Transfer In
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.000%
TOTAL LOW/MOD BOND
0.00
2,697.31
(2,697.31)
0.000%
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LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
PROJECT AREA NO. 2:
DEBT SERVICE FUND:
SERVICES
BOND PRINCIPAL
BONDINTEREST
INTEREST CITY ADVANCE
INTEREST - ERAF L/MOD LOAN
PASS THROUGH PAYMENTS
PASS THROUGH PAYMENTS - REVISED
TRANSFERS OUT
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
LOW/MODERATE TAX FUND:
07/01/2002 - 12/31/02 REMAINING
BUDGET EXPENDITURES ENCUMBERED BUDGET EXPENDED
161,020.00
6,785.16
0.00
154,234.84
4.2%
172,978.00
248,496.40
0.00
(75,518.40)
143.7
586,665.00
217,763.77
0.00
368,901.23
37.1
863,674.00
414,797.50
0.00
448,876.50
48.0
17,507.00
0.00
0.00
17,507.00
0.0
6,440,423.00
0.00
0.00
6,440,423.00
0.0
1,555,052.00
0.00
0.00
1,555,052.00
0.0%
1,100,000.00
0.00
0.00
1,100,000.00
0.0%
10,897,319.00
887,842.83
0.00
10,009,476.17
8.1
PERSONNEL
2,900.00
2,483.01
0.00
416.99
85.6%
SERVICES
158,774.00
42,833.34
0.00
115,940.66
27.0%
ADVERTISING -ECONOMIC DEV
33,300.00
10,101.92
0.00
23,198.08
30.3%
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
93,425.00
15,400.00
19,870.00
58,155.00
16.5%
REIMBURSEMENT TO GEN FUND
34,111.00
17,055.60
0.00
17,055.40
50.0
TRANSFERS OUT
(128,433.14)
(176,713.00)
0.00
48,279.86
137.6%
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
194,076.86
(88,839.13)
19,870.00
263,045.99
-45.8
PERSONNEL
2,900.00
2,483.01
0.00
416.99
85.6%
SERVICES
197,049.00
70,111.53
0.00
126,937.47
35.6%
SEWER SUBSIDIES
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
LQ RENTAL PROGRAM
500,000.00
132,880.00
0.00
367,120.00
26.6
ADAMS 48TH PLANNING
850,000.00
0.00
0.00
850,000.00
0.0
LOW MOD HOUSING PROJECTS
247,296.00
0.00
0.00
247,296.00
0.0
FORECLOSURE ACQUISITION
15,000.00
0.00
0.00
15,000.00
0.0%
REIMBURSEMENT TO GEN FUND
71,298.00
35,648.94
0.00
35,649.06
50.0%
TRANSFERS OUT
4,448,586.69
475,531.20
0.00
3,973,055.49
10.7
TOTAL LOW/MOD TAX
6,332,129.69
716,654.68
0.00
5,615,475.01
11.3%
LOW/MODERATE BOND FUND
PERSONNEL
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
SERVICES
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0%
REIMBURSEMENT TO GEN FUND
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0
TRANSFERS OUT
2,375,928.00
1,958,998.00
0.00
416,930.00
82.5%
TOTAL LOW/MOD BOND
2,375,928.00
1,958,998.00
0.00
416,930.00
82.5%
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COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: February 18, 2003
ITEM TITLE:
Approval of a Financing Agreement
between the La Quinta Redevelopment
Agency and the City of La Quinta for
Construction and Equipment for the
City's North Fire Station and Adoption
of a Resolution Making Findings
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Section 33445
RECOMMENDATION
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Approve a financing agreement between the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and
the City of La Quinta for construction and equipment for the City's north fire station;
Adopt a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency making certain findings pursuant to
Health and Safety Code section 33445 to approve an advance not to exceed
$1, 500,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Capital Projects No. 2 Fund to the Fire
Protection Facilities Developer Impact Fee Fund (DIF);
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
The total funding required for the land, design, construction and an engine for the
City's north fire station is $3,673,792 which is derived as follows:
Infrastructure $1,386,518
Fire DIF $1,500,000
CVWD Reimbursement $ 50,000(1)
County Trust Fund $ 737,274 (2)
Total Funding $3,673,792
(1) CVWD has agreed to reimburse the City up to $50,000 for improvements to the existing well site including masonry walls,
gates, landscaping, etc.
(2) The County maintains excess revenue generated by Fire Taxes and RDA Pass Thru in a trust fund for the City. The money
may only be used for fire related services or capital improvements. The Trust Fund balance is $1 .1 million as of June 30, 2002.
1 1.
Use of Fire Facility DIF Funds
As of December 2002 the Fire Facilities DIF has approximately $30,000 dollars
available for eligible improvements. This is not a sufficient amount to construct the
station and the City would have to wait an additional 35-40 years to acquire adequate
funding to build the station on a "pay as you go" basis. In order to complete the
station earlier, an additional advance of $1 .5 million will be necessary from RDA
Project Area 2 to fully fund the station construction.
Staff is proposing to advance up to $1,500,000 of RDA Project Area 2 funding to
complete the station construction. This advance would bear interest based upon the
average quarterly interest rate earned from the investment pool and would be repaid
with future Fire Facility DIF collections, as outlined in the Development Impact Fee
Report previously adopted by the City Council. While future collections of Fire DIF
are uncertain, it would take approximately 35-40 years to repay the advance. The
RDA project area expires in approximately 35 years. Once the Fire DIF repays the
RDA, these repaid monies would be used for eligible RDA activities. The amount to
be repaid annually would be determined during the budget process based upon the
available Fire DIF fund balances.
CHARTER CITY IMPLICATIONS
The Contract for the fire station was bid on a prevailing wage basis since
Redevelopment Agency funding was going to be utilized to loan funds to the Fire DIF.
To determine whether projects will be bid on a prevailing wage basis, staff anticipates
the funding source(s) that will be used. If the project requires more than one funding
source and one of the funding sources requires the payment of prevailing wages, then
the entire project is bid based upon the payment of prevailing wages.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
In May, 2002, the City Council amended the Developer Impact Fee (DIF) Program to
include a Fire Facilities component. The additional fee was added to existing
subcategories of fees which developers pay at the time building permits are issued.
From that point forward, a builder that constructs a single family detached home pays
$97 into the Fire Facilities DIF fund. As of December 2002, the Fire Facilities DIF
fund had approximately $30,000 available.
Attachment 1 consists of a financing agreement between the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency and the City of La Quinta formalizing a loan from Project Area
2 to the Fire Facilities Impact Fee fund. The loan would bear interest and has no
specified repayment date. Repayment of the loan principal and interest would be
made during the budget process. While not anticipated, in the worst case, the loan
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could be forgiven by the Agency Board and City Council if adequate development did
not occur to generate funds to repay the loans before the Project Area was dissolved
in the year 2039. Any unspent funds after the project was completed would be
returned to the Redevelopment Agency and the outstanding loan amount would be
reduced.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
The alternatives available to the Redevelopment Agency Board include:
1 . Approve a financing agreement between the La Quinta Redevelopment
Agency and the City of La Quinta for construction of the City's north fire
station; and
Adopt a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency making certain findings
pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 33445 to approve an advance not
to exceed $1,500,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Capital Projects No. 2
Fund to the Fire Facilities Developer Impact Fee fund; or
2. Do not approve a financing agreement between the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency and the City of La Quinta for construction of the
City's north fire station; and
Do not adopt a Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency making certain
findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 33445 to approve an
advance not to exceed $1, 500,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Capital
Projects No. 2 Fund to the Fire Facilities Developer Impact Fee fund; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Hartung, Direct,6r of Building and Safety
A proved for submission b
Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director
Attachments: 1. Financing Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 33445(a)
WHEREAS, the City Council on February 18, 2003 approved proceeding with
construction of a third fire station, all of which are publicly owned improvements;
WHEREAS, the fire station will be located in the La Quinta Redevelopment
Agency's Project Area 2, and will enhance the public's safety of Project Area 2;
WHEREAS, there is inadequate funding available from the Fire Facility
Developer Impact Fund to proceed with the station construction at this point in time;
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the public for the fire station to
be constructed at this point in time;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency,
as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445(a), the
Redevelopment Agency finds that:
(a) That the fire station will be of benefit to the Project Area and to the
immediate neighborhood in which the station will be located.
(b) That no other reasonable means of financing the fire station are available
to the community at this time, in that the City's Fire Facility Development Impact Fee
fund currently does not have sufficient funds to pay for the construction, and will not
accumulate sufficient funds for that purpose within the near future.
(c) That the payment of funds for the construction of the fire station will assist
in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the project area and is
consistent with the implementation plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490.
SECTION 2. The Redevelopment Agency therefore consents to fund a portion
of the costs of the City's third fire station, and authorizes the execution of the
Financing Agreement for that purpose.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency held on this 18th day of February, 2003, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Terry Henderson, Chair
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
ATTEST:
JUNE S. GREEK, Agency Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINE JENSON, Agency Counsel
ATTACHMENT 1
FINANCING AGREEMENT
THIS FINANCING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this
day of , 2003, by and between the LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a
public body corporate and politic ("Agency"), and the CITY OF LA QUINTA, a charter city and
municipal corporation ("City").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Agency is a public body, corporate and politic, organized under the
California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code § 33000 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, City is a municipal corporation and a charter city of the State of California
organized and existing under the Constitution of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Agency, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33445, is authorized to
provide funding, including in the form of loan financing, for the development of publicly owned
improvements, and
WHEREAS, City and Agency mutually desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth
their respective obligations with respect to a public improvement financing loan by the Agency
to the City's Fire Facility Developer Impact Fee fund ("FF DIF Fund") in the amount up to One
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) to be used by the City to meet the cost of
constructing certain of the publicly owned improvements which will create the City's third fire
station set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, without the loan set forth herein such publicly owned improvements to the
City's third fire station would not be developed for many years until such time as sufficient FF
DIF fees were collected; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the loan financing set forth herein shall be repaid by
City from the future collection of FF DIF fees as new private development occurs in the
community, and
WHEREAS, no portion of the loan funds are to used for any purpose not permitted by
Health and Safety Code Section 33445 as such code section exists on the date of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises hereinafter
contained, Agency and City agree as follows:
Section 1. Agency Loan, Interest; Use of Loan Principal.
Agency hereby loans to City the principal amount of One Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) ("Loan Principal") from currently available tax increment funds
for Redevelopment Project Area No. 2. Interest shall accrue on the outstanding loan principal at
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the earning rate of the City's Investment Pool Funds, and shall be adjusted quarterly. The Loan
Principal shall be used only for the publicly owned improvements set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto
and incorporated herein. No portion of the Loan Principal shall be used for any purpose not
permitted by Health and Safety Code Section 33445 as it exists on the date of this Agreement.
Section 2. Repayment.
The Loan Principal and the accrued interest shall be repaid by City in annual installments
from available monies paid into the FF DIF Fund. The first annual installment shall be for the
period from the date of this Agreement to June 30, 2003, and shall be paid to Agency not later
than July 31, 2003. Subsequent annual installments shall cover succeeding fiscal year periods
and shall be payable by the July 31St following the end of a fiscal year (i.e., second annual
installment shall be for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, and shall be payable by
July 31, 2004). The amount of each payment shall be not less than the amount of FF DIF Fees
collected by City during the period to which a particular installment payment applies. City shall
be entitled to repay all or part of the Loan Principal at any time with no other charges, fees, or
penalties. All amounts due under this Agreement shall be payable at the offices of the City.
Section 3. Subordination.
The repayment of the Loan Principal by City shall be junior and subordinate to all City
obligations incurred prior to the date of this Agreement.
Section 4. Non -Recourse Obligation.
No officer, official, employee, agent, or representatives of City shall be liable for any
amounts due hereunder, and no judgment or execution thereon entered in any action hereon shall
be personally enforced against any such officer, official, employee, agent, or representative.
Section 5. Entire Agreement, Amendments.
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties. This Agreement may
be amended or modified only by an agreement in writing signed by the parties.
[end — signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their authorized representatives, as of the date first above written.
"AGENCY"
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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ATTEST:
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Agency Counsel
Chairman
"CITY"
CITY OF LA QUINTA
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
PUBLICLY OWNED IMPROVEMENTS
All offsite and on site improvements (with the exception of the station building itself) associated
with the Capital Improvement Project 2001-14 including but not limited to Adams Street
widening improvements, curb and gutter, utilities, landscaping, masonry garden and retaining
walls, well site improvements, parking lots, sidewalks, lighting etc.
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: February 18, 2003 /
BUSINESS SESSION:
ITEM TITLE:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consideration of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for STUDY SESSION:
Development Coordination Services relating to The
Ranch Project and Appointment of a Consultant PUBLIC HEARING:
Selection Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the distribution of an RFP for development coordination services relating
to The Ranch Project and appoint a Consultant Selection Committee.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None for this action. The FY 2002-03 Capital Improvement Program includes a
project entitled Municipal Golf Course — Phase I, including $2.5 million for
contractual services related to planning, engineering and property management
services. As conceived, the services included within the RFP are anticipated to
require a budget allocation of approximately $100,000.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Redevelopment Agency acquired 525 acres, commonly referred to as The
Ranch property, in June of 2002. The Agency then retained GMA International to
assist in preparation of land use concepts for the site. This planning concept,
currently being prepared, is designed with the objective of enhancing General Fund
Revenue by attracting retail/hospitality uses. Central to that objective, is the
design and construction of world -class public golf facilities.
Golf course development is a combination of planning, engineering, art and
operations. The Urban Land Institute's (ULI) publication "Golf Course
Development," in discussing the development process, states:
The successful marriage of golf and real estate presents developers
with a complex task that requires the skills of a wide range of
professionals. Each team member brings a different and important
perspective to every stage of the development process. An
enormous amount of planning, research, and foresight must go into a
successful development. Developing a successful golf course
community takes a great deal of talent and effort beyond a
committed developer, favorable political climate, and an interested
and willing financing source, and few developers have all the talent
on their in-house staffs to fill the bill.
The ULI publication then goes on to identify various development entities and
specialists, including a Market Economist, Engineer, Land Planner, Golf Course
Architect, Golf Course Construction Firm, Landscape Architect, and many others.
Coordination and timing are critical to project success (i.e., how early to bring in
the operator/golf course superintendent; how to coordinate the landscape architect
with the golf architect, or the lakes contractor with the drainage engineer; etc.).
And the entire process for a public agency can be complicated by public bid,
reporting and prevailing wage considerations.
The Public Process
Staff has contacted other cities that have recently pursued public golf ventures,
including the Cities of Palm Desert, Yorba Linda, Pleasanton, Encinitas and West
Covina. Each of the aforementioned cities utilized, or is utilizing, in-house staff to
varying degrees in coordinating their development, but each retained a special
consultant for, at minimum, construction management. Many retained an advisor
to help guide the entire development process; and most wished they had brought
that advisor on earlier rather than later.
The attached RFP seeks submittals from qualified professionals to assist Agency
staff in guiding the public development process. As conceived, the selected
"Development Coordinator" (Coordinator) will advise and assist staff in the
preparation of additional RFPs for professional services (i.e., landscape architect,
construction manager, engineer, etc.). The Coordinator will assist in evaluating
qualified respondents to the RFPs, as well as interested golf course architects (staff
anticipates preparing and routing an RFP for golf architects before actually retaining
the development management consultant). The Coordinator will also be involved in
the preparation of bid packages for those components that will be publicly bid (or,
alternatively, advise on the merits and complications associated with "design -build"
or "turnkey" concepts). Additionally, the Coordinator will work with staff to
develop processes to ensure that all components of the project are properly
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scheduled and tracked, with all associated public accounting practices and record
keeping.
It should be noted that, as conceived, the Development Coordinator would serve as
the primary staff advisor on all project development issues. In order to achieve
desired "checks and balances," staff suggests that the selected Coordinator NOT
have a compensated role in other project activities (i.e., would not serve as
construction manager, course architect, construction contractor, course operator,
etc.).
The RFP
As drafted, the RFP anticipates a six-month contract, essentially taking the Agency
from its current position to the point of bidding construction of the golf course(s).
At that juncture, it is anticipated that the Agency may choose whether to retain the
Coordinator for oversight of the development phase.
This RFP has been drafted consistent with requirements of the City's consultant
selection process (Attachment 2). The selection process follows the procedures
outlined for "major projects," being projects defined as having a value of more than
$25,000. The procedures encompass establishing a selection committee,
reviewing the proposals, negotiating a contract, and final contract approval by the
Agency.
Staff proposes that the Selection Committee be comprised of the following
members:
• Mark Weiss, Assistant Executive Director
• Jerry Herman, Community Development Director
• Tim Jonasson, Public Works Director/City Engineer
• Frank Spevacek, Agency Consultant
Consistent with the process used in selecting the planning firm for this project (i.e.,
GMA International), staff recommends that the Selection Committee utilize a forced
ranking process. With this method, each member ranks each submittal from first
to last. Those firms with the best aggregate ranking then move on in the selection
process.
Finally, it should be noted that GMA International has indicated an interest in
continued involvement and service on this project. GMA, including its sub
consultant team (i.e., Palmer Design, David Chapman, et. al.), have demonstrated
the capacity to develop quality resort/golf projects. The Consultant Selection
process allows the City to execute service contracts without competitive
proposals: "The city council may authorize award and execution of service
contracts with no competitive proposals where experience with the proposed
service provider has demonstrated competence and satisfactory performance or in
the renewal or renegotiation of existing contracts for continuing services."
Accordingly, the Agency may choose to authorize staff to negotiate specific
services, including Coordinator services, with GMA without initiating the RFP
process if such is deemed appropriate.
The Agency Board may appoint one or two members to participate in, or observe
the selection process.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Agency Board include:
1. Authorize the distribution of an RFP for development coordination services
relative to The Ranch Project and appoint a Consultant Selection Committee;
or
2. Authorize staff to negotiate with GMA International for development
coordination services; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
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Assistant Executive Director
Approved for submission by:
Thomas P. Genovese
Executive Director
Attachments: 1. RFP
2. City's consultant selection process requirements
ATTACHMENT 1
Request For Proposal
The La Quinta Redevelopment Agency requests proposals from
qualified individuals or firms to provide development coordination
services related to constructing a golf course, driving range and
clubhouse. The Agency has purchased 525 acres of desert property
that was once the Ahmanson family ranch. Known as The Ranch,
the Agency's intention is to develop resort, golf, passive recreation
and commercial uses that embrace the adjoining Coral Reef
Mountains and incorporate some of the Ahmanson ranch structures.
A master development plan and program is currently being prepared
by GMA International. This effort will be completed by May 2003. In
order to undertake the precise planning activities required to design
and build the first of two golf courses, the driving range and
clubhouse, a development coordinator is needed who will work for the
Agency's Project Manager and with The Ranch Development Team.
The development coordinator will be responsible for identifying the
required disciplines, preparing bid specifications, reviewing proposals
and assisting The Ranch Development Team with retaining the
services necessary to complete the final designs and solicit the
construction services. The Agency envisions retaining the
development coordinator for an initial 6-month period or through the
process of soliciting construction bids. At that juncture, the Agency
may choose to retain the development coordinator for oversight of the
development phase. As envisioned, the development coordinator will
serve as the primary advisor to Agency staff and the Project Manager
on all development issues. Given the level of public investment in
this project combined with its visibility, the Agency needs to both
establish and achieve a system of "checks and balances" in order to
insure that the public investment in these facilities is prudently made
and above reproach.
Specific expertise the Agency is seeking includes:
Experience with designing, developing and operating desert
golf resort communities
:: Experience with translating the operational needs of hotel, golf,
clubhouse, restaurant, conference center, and retail uses into a
workable development program and plan
:: Experience with the bidding and prevailing wage processes
required for public agency development projects
:: Experience with interfacing with the community during the
precise planning and construction bid processes
:= Current working knowledge of the costs to construct, operate
and maintain a golf course, driving range and clubhouse
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Desired Services
Tasks the development coordinator will perform shall include:
Identifying the specialists needed to: design and build the golf
course, driving range, and the infrastructure improvements
required to support the golf course; refurbish on -site structures
or design and construct new structures to serve as the
clubhouse and maintenance facilities; and operate the course
and associated facilities
:= Preparing bid specifications, requests for proposals and bid
documents for the aforementioned tasks
- Incorporating the procedures required of public agencies when
soliciting design and construction contracts
Close coordination with the Agency's Project Manager
Coordinating with The Ranch Development Team
Coordinating with City departments and outside agencies
Participating in community presentations during the precise
planning and construction bid processes
Maintaining documents related to the design and construction
bids and processes
- Project management and schedule coordination
_= Preparing CEQA documentation, if necessary
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Ranch Vision
The Ranch's canvas spans 525 acres adjacent to the base of the
Coral Reef Mountains in the City of La Quinta. The Agency's goal is
to develop premiere hospitality and golf venues that become must
see destinations in the Coachella Valley. The final development will
be crafted as if it had evolved over time by melding the rich hues of
the desert and strong architectural elements inspired by the site with
rusticated materials.
Environmental approvals have been secured to develop the following
uses on The Ranch: a 250-room hotel with a 10,000 square foot
conference center; 300 condo hotel or fractional units with up to 500
keys; two 18-hole public golf courses with a driving range and a
25,000 square foot clubhouse; one 9-hole public golf course; and
25,000 square feet of ancillary tourist commercial uses. Additional
approved uses entail passive park space, trails, and view corridors.
The Agency has been conducting a master planning process since
November 2002 that will generate a preferred site development
program and plan that will guide the precise planning processes.
GMA International has been managing this activity and preparing the
master plan and associated documents. Their work will be available
to the selected organization. The Agency has secured funding to
facilitate the development of one golf course and associated
improvements. As such, the plan is to move expeditiously to conduct
the precise planning process and bid the construction activities by
December 2003.
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Submittal Procedures
Proposal Packages and Submittal Deadline
A work proposal and a cost proposal are to be submitted in separate
envelopes, clearly marked with the consultant's name, address and
phone number. Work proposals are to be submitted in the envelope
marked "Work Proposal" and cost proposals are to be submitted in
the envelope marked "Cost Proposals."
Six (6) proposal packages are due by 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 14,
2003, and delivered to:
Mark Weiss, Assistant Executive Director/ Agency Project Manager
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
78-495 Calle Tampico
P. O. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92253
Contact Person
All questions regarding The Ranch and this Request for Proposals
should be directed to Mark Weiss via phone at 760.777.7035 or via
email at mweiss@la-quinta.org.
Proposal Format
Respondents are encouraged to keep their proposals brief and
relevant to the specific work required. Proposals shall include a
minimum of the following items:
1. Work Proposal (Envelope 1) — Submit six (6) copies limited to
a maximum of 20 pages.
A. Cover Letter
i. The name, address and phone number of the
contact person for the remainder of the selection
process.
ii. Any qualifying statements or comments regarding
the proposal and relevant to the information provided
in the RFP or the proposed contract.
iii. Identification of sub consultants, if any, and their
responsibilities.
B. Statement of Qualifications
i. A listing of project personnel including relevant
experience and resumes.
ii. Experience with similar work including names and
current phone numbers of references for listed
projects.
C. Project Understanding and Approach
i. A narrative that details your understanding of the
project and how the organization will approach the
requested services.
ii. Since this is a public agency redevelopment project,
public bidding may be required for all design and
construction services, and prevailing wage
requirements will be imposed on all construction
contracts. The narrative should include a
description as to the organization's working
knowledge of these requirements.
D. Scope of Services
i. A description of the tasks, sub tasks, and specific
deliverables that will be provided.
E. Schedule Requirements
i. The anticipated date for a Notice to Proceed is
April 14, 2003.
ii. The Agency envisions a 6-month term for the initial
development coordinator activities.
2. Cost Proposal (Envelope 2)
A. A detailed cost proposal for all services and materials is
required including the direct and indirect rates (with
overhead) and percent of profit anticipated in completing
the services as outlined in this RFP. Man hours and
extended billing rates per classification of personnel will
be indicated for each defined task and/or sub task. A not -
to -exceed allowance for reimbursables should also be
included within the cost proposal.
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Selection Process
The work proposals will be reviewed by a Consultant Selection
Committee. The Committee will rank the consultants for contract
negotiations based upon the materials submitted in the work
proposal. The Committee may choose to interview two or more
closely rated firms. Only after the ranking process is complete, will
the cost proposal from the "top ranked" firm be opened.
The Agency will open contract negotiations with the top -ranked firm.
The successful consultant will be expected to enter into the attached
Professional Services Agreement.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
Issue Request for Proposals
Proposal due
Oral interviews
Recommendation to the Agency
Start Activities
February 21, 2003
March 14, 2003
March 21, 2003
April 1,2003
April 14, 2003
ATTACHMENT 2
Chapter 3.32
SERVICE CONTRACTS
Sections:
3.32.010
Solicitation and selection criteria.
3.32.020
Contracts for major services.
3.32.030
Contracts for minor services.
3.32.040
Contract incentives.
3.32.050
Exceptions to the procedures prescribed in Sections 3.32.010 to 332.030.
3.32.010 Solicitation and selection criteria.
A. Solicitation and selection of professional services of private architectural, landscape architectural,
professional engineering, environmental, land surveying, and construction project management firms shall
be on the basis of demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory
performance of the services required and on fair and reasonable prices. Where the city manager or department
director determines that the particular services required are of a technical nature and involve little professional
judgement, solicitation and selection shall comply with subsection B of this section.
B. Solicitation and selection of firms for services other than those specified in subsection A of this section
shall be on the basis of the most advantageous proposal after consideration of qualifications, demonstrated
competence, cost, delivery time, and other factors.
C. The city council may, by resolution, prescribe specific procedures, rules and regulations governing
the solicitation and selection of firms. (Ord. 315 § 5 (part), 1998)
3.32.020 Contracts for major services.
A. Solicitation of firms shall be by written or published requests for competitive proposals.
B. Proposals shall be reviewed and ranked by a selection committee composed of members competent
to judge the qualifications of firms for the category of services to be provided.
C. Contracts shall be awarded by the city council. (Ord. 315 § 5 (part), 1998)
3.32.030 Contracts for minor services.
A. Solicitation of firms shall be by verbal, written or published requests for, whenever feasible, at least
three competitive proposals.
B. The city manager or department director may review and rank proposals.
C. The city council may by resolution authorize the award and execution of minor contracts by the city
manager and department directors.
D. The department administering the contract shall keep written records of proposals and contracts for
a period of one year following the award of contract. (Ord. 315 § 5 (part), 1998)
3.32.040 Contract incentives.
Service contracts may include monetary or other incentives for superior performance or early completion
of the services rendered. (Ord. 315 § 5 (part), 1998)
3.32.050 Exceptions to the procedures prescribed in Sections 3.32.010 to 3.32.030.
A. Contracts utilizing funding or other participation from agencies which require conformance with state,
federal or other contracting regulations shall be exempt from provisions of this chapter, and any resolutions
established pursuant thereto, which would jeopardize the availability of the funding or participation.
B. Solicitation and selection of firms and award of contracts for public works design/build projects shall
not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
C. The city council may authorize award and execution of service contracts with no competitive proposals
where experience with the proposed service provider has demonstrated competence and satisfactory performance
or in the renewal or renegotiation of existing contracts for continuing services.
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3.32.050
D. The city manager may authorize the solicitation, selection, award, and execution of service contracts
by the most expeditious method where time is of the essence to prevent an emergency lack of critically needed
services. If the contract is for major services, it shall be submitted for ratification at the next regular city council
meeting. (Ord. 315 § 5 (part), 1998)
(La Quinta 5-98)
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COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: February 18, 2003
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Mid -Year Budget Report
and Financial Management Review for Fiscal Year
2002/2003
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Redevelopment Agency Board:
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Approve the recommendations, as they relate to the Redevelopment Agency,
contained in the Mid -Year Budget Report and Financial Management Review for Fiscal
Year 2002/03.
PLEASE SEE BUSINESS SESSION ITEM ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: February 18, 2003
ITEM TITLE:
Consideration of the Conceptual Resort Master Plan
for The Ranch
RECOMMENDATION:
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
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That the Agency receive, review and provide direction on the Conceptual Resort
Master Plan for The Ranch.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None for this action. The FY 2002-03 Capital Improvement Program includes a project
entitled Municipal Golf Course — Phase I, including $2.5 million for contractual services
related to planning, engineering and property management. Projected construction
estimates for the project are currently being refined and will vary significantly
dependent upon project design and phasing. Project infrastructure costs may approach
$16 million. Golf course construction costs can range from $6 to $20 million each.
Staff is looking at the feasibility of phasing improvements whereby Phase I would
include the "Tournament" course with temporary clubhouse at an estimated cost,
including associated infrastructure, of approximately $21 .5 million.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Agency retained GMA International in November 2002 to begin the planning
process for The Ranch. GMA prepared a Project Time Line for plan preparation at that
time (Attachment 1). Pursuant to that time line, GMA has reviewed Agency
objectives, coordinated representative site visits, established a web site for public
communication, identified site constraints, prepared concept plans and alternatives,
and conducted/facilitated public meetings to solicit community input.
Attachment 2 is a Conceptual Resort and Golf Course Master Plan prepared by GMA
International, including golf course routings reviewed by Palmer Design. This is the
plan as presented to the public January 29, 2003, and available for public review via
www.la-guintagolf.com. As might be expected, this plan is under continued review
and refinement as constraints are further identified and/or new public comments are
incorporated in the design. Accordingly, GMA will have a revised/alternate plan
available for Agency review during the meeting of February 18, 2003.
Attachment 3 summarizes public comment received by GMA as of this writing. These
comments have been submitted via telephone, letter, public meetings, e-mail, and the
web site.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the Agency include:
1. That the Agency receive, review and provide direction on the Conceptual Resort
Master Plan for The Ranch;
2. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mark Weiss
Assistant Executive Director
Approved for submission by:
Thomas P. Genovese
Executive Director
Attachments: 1 . Project Time Line
2. Conceptual Resort and Golf Course Master Plan
3. Summary of public comment
ATTACHMENT
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ATTACHMENT 3
Januaty29 PUBLIC MEETINGS_— Comments
Last Name anonymous
First Name
Email Name
COMMENT Please have restaurants that are not of the 'chain' variety.
We don't need more mediocre restaurants. Please check
out smaller boutique type restaurants. Keep the hotel
quality NIGH.
Last Nante anonymous
First Name
Email Name
COMMENT What height limits are being imposed on the development?
Last Name
anonymous
First Name
Entail Name
COMMENT
concerns over excessive lighting. minimize water use in
landscape and course design; community use building or
hall; prioritize public access and use beyond golf Pros.
include other public use, hiking, biking and parks. Changes:
Restriction on all building heights.
Last Name anonymous
First Name
Email Name
COMMF,NT Concern over extensive water use & features
Last Name anonymous
First Name
Email Name
COMMENT Occupancy has been down at I.Q resort I'm afraid it would
go down further with newer fancier resorts this close
together. Would be great to have roundabouts at Miles and
Jefferson instead of lights- Changes. tennis courts
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003
Carol Ackerman
GMA International
480.951-2244
02-11-03 16:47 RECEIVED FROM:
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Last Name Wolff
First Name Kay
Entail Name
COMMENT Respect the hillside ordinance. No hillside tee. What are
conservancy issues?
Last Name
Zens
First Name
Nick
Email Narne
COMMENT
I would like to contribute my time and service to become
involved with the initial management and operations of the
course course. i manage and operate my own contracting
company ($1.5mlyr) I am an avid golfer who is passionate
about he game and I want to become more involved with
this project as well as involved with the City of La Quinta. I
have been a resident of La Quinta for ten years. Please call
me to discuss how I may get involved
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003 1 ,�
Carol AckFrmarx
GMA Inlernational
480-951-2244
02-11-03 16:44
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1G:'11:'O�: LB:41pm P. 01.
Last Name uht
First Name Carolyn
Email Name
COMMENT Would prefer using Desert Willow Got( course as a model for
architectural design, desert landscape and minimum use of
water_ Pros: shops and restaurant complex. Changes:
minimize the water, pleasel
Last Nawte vossler
First Name Andy
Email Name
COMMENT What we've seen today is a preliminary plan which is a place
to work from. There are numerous elements of the plan that
should be refined with operational experts. Landmark Golf
is available to assist the city with this refinement. Pros: the
location between 7 world class golf resorts in the city of La
Quinta. Changes: rethink core development relationship to
function of adjacent uses
Last Name West
First Name Ken
Email Name ken4candg@aol.com
COMMENT With the area's abundance of sunshine and the critical
energy situation, it seems that every available roof surface
could be allocated for solar generation of electricity, water
heating, golf cart charging, etc. Any such plan? Pros.
overall concept. Changes: concern for water consumption.
Last Name
Wolff
First Name
Kay
Email Name
kaywolff@msn.com
COMMENT
Since other Valley municipal courses are losing $, how will
ours make $2mlyear?? What will make This course unique)
Aren't there OTHER amenities that will appeal to tourists
(besides golf & shopping)? How about ONE course only &
larger parks/diversified recreation? Will locals be 'bumped'
by hotel residents for golf play? [best: public access to
facilities, trails, mtns] NO hillside tees! Waterline on
mountains needs to be visible to public on Jefferson. [Least:
too much waterl There's a crisis in the desert! Equestrian
access? Park? Art work? Youth areas?]
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003 lei
Carol Ackerman
GMA 1171cr17a6017al
480-951-2244
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02-11-03 16:44 RECEIVED FROM:
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Last Name Settedund
,i''`irsl Name Stacy
Email Name Stacy.ssetterlund@astrazeneca.com
COMMENT I see the Ranch Project as a great addition to the LaQuinta
community. I appreciate the opportunity to voice opinions &
be involved in the process Please continue with the ----The
Gen. {best: Village retail shops. La Quinta needs more
congregation areas. Walking trails. quality of life elements
Last Name
Setterlund
First Name
Jason
Email Name
}ysetterlund@hotmail corn
COMMENT
You are on the right track. I believe that water needs to be
a integral part of the project- [Best features golf course &
restaurant, hotel T.O.T]
Last Name
Stephen
First JVarime
Rod
Email Nirn me
rdstephengg@hotmail corn
COMMENT
This it is an excellent addition to LaQuinta--I have
a suggestion that could be an excellent revenue addition to
the city: In addition to the reduced golf fees for residents, if
you added another tier (say $15) for guests of residents, you
will tap a new revenue stream that no other muni course
offers. Pros: new golf facilities including the proposed
executive course and hotel facilities.
Last Name
Swan
First Name
Sandy
Email Name
cygnets2@aol corn
COMMENT
Too much grass; the "unwalled" concept is nice, preserve
with views; too much water, please do not turn the property
into a "Disneyland", no construction on hillsides; not enough
for non-goffers to do; expensive restaurants and souvenir
shops will not attract the large majority of La ouinta
residents. Pros: natural landscaping; natural areas, hiking,
biking, bird watching; use reclaimed water for irrigation;
cultural/historical recognition. Changes: no night lighting of
mountainsides, stay away from chains/franchises that look
like every where else; please respect our dark sky
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta. meetings January 29, 2003
('aroi! Ackerman
GHA International
480-951-2'44
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Last Name
Mottram
First Name
Rob
Email Name
golfpt@aoteom
COMMENT
Poor golf course layout plan Not efficient or productive.
Too much water, wasted space, poor driving range location
and usage Not enough retail. Hotel too close to mountain.
Pros: The mountains and property, two hotels, retail.
Changes: The par -three layout. Par three course location.
hotel location, driving range.
Last Name Nieto
First Name Pam
Email Name
COMMENT The Ranch needs to be and stay community oriented.
Prices need to stay low. We don't need another PGA West
or La Ouinta Hotel. We need a course that will work with
local organizations to raise money with a golf tournament.
Last Name Ross
First Name Sheilah
Email Name oh21putt@aol.com
COMMENT Concerns: Traffic into and out of cove is becoming
congested without this project. How will you improve this?
Water ., do we have enough to water two more courses and
a hotel? Architecture -- not pueblo. Pros: water features,
additional restaurants and shopping. Changes: How can
people walk or bike through a golf course?
Last Name
Santome
First Name
Terry
Email Name
COMMENT
I like the idea; keep itupscale, please- Will current road
situation handle the increase in traffic?
Last Name
Schiffer
First Name
Susan
Email Name
COMMENT
Re: golf course 1) too much water; 2) more of desert like
scene --- 3) trails? For walkers; 4) what is height of hotel?
---Limit to two stories [Best: I'm for having the golf course]
Compiled from Public input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003
Carol Acke,-main
t t)
GAIA hztemafional
480-951-2244
r.
02-11-03 16.45 RECEIVED FROM:
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San Antonio, Texas River along the surrounding. It will add
the beauty
Last Name Manley
First Name Phyllis
Email Name
COMMENT To gain the support of the entire community and not just
those who golf, you've got to create a community -oriented
development, something we all can buy into. Include other
recreation activities for residents to participate in.
Last Name
McCormick
First Name
Leita
Email Name
klmpc@aol.com
COMMENT
Glad to see the vision the city had in purchasing this
property and maintaining the much needed open space
Will the $45 golf fee for residents be charged year round? If
not, what will the summer rates be? GMA has done an
excellent job. Pros: the ambiance. I appreciate the thought,
work and effort in the planning of this project. Changes:
As a Citrus resident on Citrus Street, I'm not exactly thrilled
about the entrance at our S. gate. I'd like more information
about the junior recreation facility and center.
Last Name Miller
First Name Glenn
Email Name gfmgfm@aol.com
COMMENT Need more info on: GMA's experience -sites in US; how
many entrances to complex? Traffic impact? Consideration
for who is designing golf course/hotel heights? More info on
timing and completion of projects
Last Name Molan
First Name Mark
Email Name stewarts@cyberg8t.com
COMMF,NT Need tourist attraction. [best: mountain view] [least we are
a desert who is facing a water crisis. This plan ignores this
fact. Drought tolerant plants]
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003
Carol Ackerman
GMA 1wernational r °
480-957-2244
02-11-03 16:45 RECEIVED FROM:
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1L:111,10 Lb:41pm P. 01B
Last Name Harrison
First Name R
Email Name
COMMENT What type of boundary (wall or?) are you using to border the
Tradition development? Will it provide privacy as well as a
lovely view? Get a Nordstrom
Last Name Hlodek
First Name Matt
Email Name
COMMENT There seems to be too much use of water proposed. Should
be more like ---or Big Horn.
75-150 Sheryl Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone Number: 760-341-1133
Email: GolfPT@aol.com
Comments: I would like to suggest providing a golf health
and fitness facility as part of the practice range and short
game complex Having an innovative indoor golf testing and
training center would help attract golfers of all ages and skill
levels. Creating a REAL and COMPLETE golf village would
help ensure the success of this terrific project. I'd be happy
to discuss this in greater detail as well. Thank you Rob
Mottram PT ATC
Last Name Knechtei
First Name Sandi
Entail ]Valyte sandiknechtel@hotmaitcom
COMMENT the project looks terrific! It's obvious a lot of time has gone
into the development of this project. Great presentation!
Pros: golf, shops, use of waterways, etc.
Last Name Knechtel
First Name M 13.
Email Name
COMMF,NT Hire Fazio to design at least one of the courses as he is the
premier architect which will be a huge draw for the hotel and
courses. Pros golf courses, reasonable green fees for La
Quinta residents as private clubs in our area are getting far
to expensive for many of us.
Last Name Long
First Name Anita
Email Name
COMMENT Glad to know about the Project; like the idea of similar to
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003
Carol Acker -man
GMA Imernational
480-951-2744
11
02-11-03 16:45 RECEIVED FROM:
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12;'11 L= g:41F-m P. 01
Email iVatne
COMMENT
Exciting project. Many diverse needs to serve. The
commercial village has opportunity to stimulate great traffic -
Pros: the property, the location. Changes: Much shorter
access roads, less man-made water features
Last Name
Garrett
First Name
Joe/Joan
Entail Name
COMMENT
Land plus development could total $70-80M cost. How does
$3.0M per year revenue from T and O taxes and golf
revenues ever retire this debt, much less earn a profit? Very
hazy economics! Don't understand how this golf plus "small"
hotels can possible compete with spectacular Indian Wells
and Palm Desert projects. Airport is remote to us. Pros.
need name golf course architect and hotel designer to
compete and attract. Changes: confusion about restrictions
on hotel rates per KSL agreement. How can we attract
Last Name
Hamasaki
First Name
Cindy
Email Name
COMMENT
Am completely in favor of golf course project. I'm a golfer
and would value affordable golf in my city. I joined
Woodhaven Country Club in Palm Desert because it was
within our budget (1 am married to someone who also golf.
I also see the financial benefit which would result for my
city. Pros: The attractive package: golf, hotel, restaurants,
shopping combined to become a stellar resort attraction.
Changes: Would prefer less water. Let's be
environmentally conscious throughout the entire project.
And please no elevated tee boxes cutting into our mountain.
Last Name Hamasaki
First Nafne Torino
Email Name
COMMENT Think the project is great. Pros: affordable golf. Changes:
The plan for water is excessive. Please rethink.
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003
Cat•ol Ackerman
GM,4 International
480-951-2244
10
02-11-03 16:46 RECEIVED FROM:
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Last Name
Christopher
First Name
Frank
Email Name
afrank@earthlink.net
COMMENT
Would like to see senior housing included in Project within
walking distance of retail/restaurant area. Single story
Spanish bungalow style between 1200-2000 sq fr. Also
desire 'top drawer' golf course architect -- Fazio, Weiskopf,
etc [Best: mixed use -- golf, retail, restaurants, water
elements --crucial 'high -end' quality --be like but better than
Last Name
Donnelly
First Name
Charlene
Email Name
dumbdomer@aol,com
COMMENT
Please, no high walls or berms surrounding the property I'm
getting claustrophobic driving down our streets now with golf
courses and residential properties tucked in behind imposing
walls. Its like driving down a tunnel every day. Pros. the
concept of a village with shops and restaurants and water
enhancement. Changes: we already have stop signs at
citrus, with stoplights this should become the main entry to
project. Hideaway entrance would entail another stoplight!
LA will become a stop -and -go community.
Last .Vain Dunham
First Name Kathy
Entail Name katdunham@aol.com
COMMEIITT Light pollution should be kept to a minimum. Basic concept
very appealing. I hope the building blend into the landscape,
both style and color and are low enough height -wise so they
don't obstruct views of the mountains from Jefferson.
Pros: natural look. Changes: more native and
drought -tolerant vegetation. Keep bushes low on Jefferson
and 52nd so as not to block view.
Last Name
Filice
First Name
Donn Michael
Email Name
pgawestdonn@aol.com
COMMENT
The project could easily be developed into something like the
Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ. Therefore, placing low-level
villas and condos throughout, non high-level view -deterrent
buildings. Possibly the hotelfresort company could purchase
the extra mountain property in conjunction with the city of
La Quinta. Idea! Possibly some kind of beach to attract
volleyball activity maybe even at a professional level.
Volleyball is just another us non -golfers might appreciate.
Last Name Fitzsimons
First Name Pat
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003
Carol Ackerman
GNIA International
480-951-2244
02-11-63 16:46 RECEIVED FROM:
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Last Nati re
Brooks
First Nance
Carl
Email Nattre
COMMENT
I think it is problematic if you put the hotellcommercial area
in a location that is close to 54th/PGA West wall. Light &
noise will create a neighborhood issue and potentially have a
negative impact on PGS West property values. Pros: A
park -like setting as viewed from the roads.
Last Name
Brooks
First Name
Suzy
Email Nartte
COMMENT
1 would suggest you do not loan city money (our tax money)
to fund any more hotels like you just did for the Embassy
Suites! I find that decision to be an extremely high -risk
decision no sane person should have voted for. I am truly
disappointed in my council's derision on that one! And you
even changed the height limits to boot against our
objections! How height do you want to allow this hotel to be?
Please don't exceed the 50 ft height limitations.
Last Name
Bryan
First Name
Scott
Email Name
tsbryan@aol.com
COMMENT
Will copies of planning maps be made available? Canal
notwithstanding, where will the water come from? Pros:
recreation opportunities (hiking, biking) in addition to golf.
Changes. preserve and incorporate native plants. Water
conservation to the greatest possible extent.
Last Name Burke
First Name Drs. Victor/Anna
Entail Nance burke.s92osu.edu
COMMENT There was no discussion of single family golf course home
development Have you given thought to this subject and
thought about the views for these homes?
Last Name Chapman, RLA
First Name George
Entail Name geoman_2@hotmai1.com
COMMENT How will The Ranch development play off the proposed
Coral Reef county park? How will The Ranch provide
alternative modes of access from La Quint@ proper?
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29, 2003 ,
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Carol Ackerman .r
GMA International 1
4SO-951-2244
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02-11-03 16:47 RECEIVED FROM:
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Last Name anonymous
First Nante
Email Name
COMMENT Excellent work! [Best: Village Center]
Last Name Ashley
First Name Bill
Email Name
COMMENT Changes: More use of driving range for golf instruction and
golf fitness This is a better draw for golfers to have
facilities close together. Pros: 2 112 golf courses, retail
shops, golf facility
Last Nante
Bellone
First Name
Don
Email Name
daddiobell@eaahlink.net
COMMENT
Be sure golf courses are designed for the average golfer as
well as the better golfers. Give the lightweights a way out
on every hole 90% of all golfers shoot over 95. Pros:
Making this project the center point of destination for the
city. A place to go for golf by day and walking and
restaurants by night. Changes: Keep focused and make
this a project that Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Rancho
Last Name Bouten
First llrante Frank
Email Name slbuebouten@aol.com
COMMENT The citizens of LaQuinta should be given the opportunity to
review the final four or five or whatever number of course
designers before a final selection is made. E.g. Desert
Willows was over designed one course. Pros- two courses,
the mountains. Changes: for a public course, the one
shown at the SE has too much water. Slow play results.
Last Name Broido
First Name Joe
Email Name jobac2@earthlink.net
COMMENT Why 2 1/2 golf courses? Wouldn't one do? Why water, our
most valuable resource? Won't retail detract from Village?
[best: City income] [least: scale down]
Compiled from Public Input Sheets at La Quinta meetings January 29. 2003
Carol Ackerman
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Steve Albers
79-810 Citrus Street
La Quinta
92253
salbers@dc.rr.com
When will site/land use plan, etc. images be available via website?
Joe Hensley
79440 Canterbury
La Quinta
92253
joehens@hotmail.com
I live in PGA West and am very close to Ave 54 and the mountains. I
am concerned about traffic, light pollution, and any structures
blocking our view. Should I be concerned? Can you tell me, will the
area at the west end of Ave 54 be used for any buildings or will it be
golf course? Also, will this project include the area behind (west of)
PGA West? That area is my backyard. Thank you
Gary Tomak
54991 Tanglewood
La Quinta
92253
771-0924
pgawest@aol.com
I solidly support your idea for the Golf and Resort Project. Adding
retail shops and hotel/dining facilities is a real plus.
bob huffman
54644 inverness
la quinta
92253
771-4408
i believe no provision should be made for horses for various, obvious
reasons.
Name:
Tyrrell "Dusty" Richardson
Address:
P.O. Box 994
City:
La Quinta
Zip_Code:
92253
Phone Number:
760-564-1414
Email:
dusty0@gte.net
Comments:
Pleeeeeeeze tell me that walking will be encouraged! Pleeeeeze
Name:
Scott Bryan
Address:
53920 Ave. Velasco
City:
La Quinta
Zip_Code:
92253
Phone _Number:
760-771-0595
Email:
TSBryan@aol.com
Comments:
Given valid existing concerns, what is the anticipated source of water
for this large development -- any recycling? How about recreation
other_ than golf -- such as hiking and biking trails, preservation and
interpretation of Lake Cahuilla shoreline "bathtub ring" and shell
beds?
Name:
ray jacobs
Address:
79-520 Citrus St.
City:
la quinta
Zip_Code:
92253
Phone Number:
760-777-1402
Email:
jacobsS922@aol.com
Comments:
Will it resemble the Rivers in Rancho Mirage, a development that has
captured the imagaination of the public, and is highly successful as a
destination venue. San Antonio River Walk is subterannean in nature,
and somewhat shrouded as a venue. Takes years for this to become a
reality, unless mature shade trees are planted. What are the plans for
that? What about traffic control, noise, pollution, crowds, kids, etc.
We're just across the street, and it worries the hell out of us. Tell me
more, please.
Name: Kay Wolff
Address: P.O. Box 1016
City: La Quinta
Zip_Code: 92253
Phone Number: 564-4070
Email: kaywolff@msn.com
Comments: Thanks for the opportunity to make comments yesterday. I missed
Carol's email address. I have additional observations. Thanks
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Name:
Mark Eberle
Address:
79435 Mandarina The Citrus
City:
La Quinta
Zip_Code:
92253
Phone Number:
Email:
mark.t.eberle@rssmb.com
Comments:
We would love to see tennis courts included at The Ranch. Residents
of all ages, from children to seniors can enjoy this great sport. It is less
expesive and less time consuming than golf while providing a strong
element of fitness. I play over 75 rounds of golf each year and look
forward to the golf options, the rest of my family and many friends
who visit us from around the country play tennis. It would be a vital
option in my view. We can't wait to see what you come up with.
Thank You.
Name:
Wm. B. Fankboner
Address:
52-221 Avendia Villa
City:
La Quinta, CA
Zip_Code:
92253
Phone Number:
760-564-3508
Email_
williefank@aol.com
Comments:
Build it and they will come. My only misgiving about this project is
that it will end up being an alternate course for golfers from the gated
communities. What guarantees do we have that this course will be
cheap and affordable for the rest of us, e.g. will it be affordable for La
Quinta seniors living on modest pension incomes? What in the way of
green fees/membership fees can we expect to pay?
Name:
Janette Chapman
Address:
53865 Avenida Velasco
City:
La Quinta
Zip_Code:
92253
Phone Number:
760/771-6354
Email:
J1NLQ@MSN.COM
Comments:
If there's going to be a health club and pool at the resort, I would like it
to also be available to residents at a reduced fee. Please check out the
health club and pool at Palm Valley CC here in the desert. The health
club has memberships open to the general public and it's a state of the
art fitness destination. This could be an asset for it's residents in order
to stay in better shape and the city could have an additional source of
income from the resort. Non LQ residents would be charged a higher
fee for the use of the facilities, just as in playing golf. I think this
would be a wonderful amenity for LQ residents, and especially if the
pool has a separate lap swim area for the pool. There are many lap
swimmers that live in the cove and have limited access to a local pool
for a short period of time. A resort pool would be heated as needed
during the winter and allow for LQ residents to take advantage of year
round lap swimming. Thanks for your time, lets just not make this a
destination for visitors, but make it a special place for its residents to
want to visit also and feel welcome.
Name: Richard
Address: Rhodes
City: La Quinta
Zip_Code: 92253
Phone Number:
Email: drhodes@dc.rr.com
Comments: This sounds great. It's about time that the best golf city in the desert
had a municipal course(s) with preferred rates for residents (ref. Indian
Wells, Palm Desert, Palm Springs).
Name:
Robert Mottram
Address:
75-150 Sheryl Ave.
City:
Palm Desert, CA
Zip_Code:
92211
Phone Number:
760-341-1133
Email:
GolfPT@aol.com
Comments:
I would like to suggest providing a golf health and fitness facility as
part of the practice range and short game complex. Having an
innovative indoor golf testing and training center would help attract
golfers of all ages and skill levels. Creating a REAL and COMPLETE
golf village would help ensure the success of this terrific project. I'd be
happy to discuss this in greater detail as well. Thank you. Rob
Mottram PT ATC
On 2003-02-06 at 08:26:25
Scott Bryan
53920 Avenida Velasco
La Quinta 92253
771-0595
TSBryan@aol.com comments
At the meeting on Jan 29 1 was told that project
planning maps and such would be posted on this Web site "by the end of the
week." None there. When might they be expected or, alternately, how else can
one see and optain those maps? Also, this page has an address different
from that given at the meeting. Will be interesting to see if, and how
soon, this submission receives an answer.
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On 2003-02-08 at 17:12:14, The following information was submitted: >From
Host: 198.81.18.176 name = LEONARD WHITE address = 79-274 CETRINO city = LA
QUINTA zip_code = 92253 phone_number = 760-564-6990 submit_by = LW58@AOL.COM
comments = I HAVE JUST REVIEWED THE PLAN AND MY ONLY QUESTION IS ...... HOW
SOON CAN YOU GET STARTED. IT LOOKS GREAT. I LIVE IN THE CITRUS AND DO NOT
FEEL THAT THERE WILL BE AN UNDUE AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC, NOISE OR CONGESTION.
THE RANCH WILL BE GOOD FOR ALL OF LA QUINTA.
On 2003-02-10 at 10:24:03, The following information was submitted: >From
Host: 198.81.18.153 name = Nan Pearson address = 54679 Tanglewood city = La
Quinta zip_code = 92253 phone_number = 771-1095 submit _by = pnanno@aol.com
comments = Great concept, where can I obtain a site map of the Ranch
project?
On 2003-02-10 at 18:17:54, The following information was submitted: >From
Host: 66.109.111.120 name = Wells L. Marvin address = 78-080 Calle Estado
city = La Quinta zip_code = 92253 phone_number = 760-771-2567 submit —by =
Wells@marvinhomes.com comments = I would appear from your base map that the
"village center" contains between 12 and 20 acres of land. This is two to
three times bigger than Old Town LA Quinta and would allow for 250,000 to
375,000 square feet of retail development. This would create a glut of
specialty shopping and would severly damage existing and planned private
sector commercial sector projects in La Quinta. Is the city in business to
develop commercial shopping centers? Has the city studied the impact of
this design existing and planned development in the village?
Mark — these last comments will be cleaned up and into the better format; they
are victims of the change over with web hosts....2.11.03 CA
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Comments from Citizens to GMA International:
Carol -
This email contains my community input from the meeting just held on Jan 29th,
2003.
Regarding topics discussed:
I'd like the project's design to be in an old style Mexican Indian motif with the
building having colors similar to the colors of the surrounding mountains which would
then allow the buildings to blend into the scenery. I'd like to have lots of lush
vegetation around the buildings, but out on the golf courses I'd like to see deserts
cape plants be used and less turf.
I want to see a full fitness center with pool for recreational and lap swimming be
built in conjunction with the golf clubhouse/community building. This would be a
plus for the residents as well as the guests using the hotels.
I'd like a separate entrance for golf cart/walking only off of Ave 52 in order to
encourage residents to use golf carts, bikes, or walk in order to come to the site. I
would want any automobile entrances to be off of Jefferson St. and set as far back to
the south side of the project as possible to eliminate car traffic on Ave 52.
I'd like to see the project use roundabouts rather than stop lights to control
intersections around the project site. When illumination is used I would hope that it
be subdued and also camouflaged.
I'd like to see the trail system expanded to also skirt the property as close as
possible of to the base of the mountains.
Which features appeal to you the most?
I like the fencing feature as described by Mr. Martinez. I'd hope that even the
wrought iron fencing would blend into the landscaping and it would be a surprise to
most that it's even there. I like the idea of two low berms surrounding the property
and then the wrought iron fencing. I do like allowing for a water feature around the
buildings to flow through the property by connecting the two existing channels.
Which features would you like to see changed and why?
I would like to see less turf out on the golf course and use desert plantings. Water is
a continuing problem for the desert communities and I believe La Quinta should start
taking steps to be proactive in this direction.
Thank you for your time and efforts.
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Ms. J. Chapman
Carol -
Wanted to take a moment to comment on your presentation last night at the La Quinta Civic
Center. I would be interested to discuss some of my thoughts on this remarkable project, but I
understand you are all very busy and are getting calls from hundreds of people on this
development.
Although there are a number things I would do differently from your first routing draft, I have to
say that after the evening was through I was impressed with you and Gill.
My understanding from the city managers that one of there goals was to differ this golf resort from
others in the area and possibly the West coast.... Hawaii, Phoenix, Mexico, San Diego, etc. The
proposed layout, quite frankly and in my simple opinion, does not really jump out as much
different that the others. We have a great piece of property, but the golf courses, hotel and retail
spaces and other golf services need to take advantage of this special piece of land.
Providing services, businesses and programs unlike all those you've visited will ensure the
property was utilized to it's maximum capability. The course routing plan, par three holes and
driving range are not much different that other desert golf courses, therefore not providing a
strong draw to the resort.
I've sketched some thoughts and business ideas that will add a lot to the appeal and productivity
of the property. Not sure if you all are interested in other suggestions but I'd be interested to
forward them on to you.
Thank you again for your presentation last night. Look forward to hearing your next discussion
next month. We are all excited about seeing the finished project.
Robert Mottram PT ATC
Golf Health & Performance Center
75-150 Sheryl Ave. Suite E
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-341-1133
GolfPT aol.com
Comments from the City of La Quinta/Citizen Input:
Tom indicated that he sent detailed comments to me via the trustworthy post office last week
(which I have not received);
Verbally, today he indicated the following regarding the first draft plan:
The project took on the feel of the Marriott Desert Springs with lakes and gondolas (Is that what
we want?) Suggested a North/South alignment of courses (instead of east/west) so that both
courses have similar value and attraction; Is the Kids Camp properly located (adjacent to
maintenance center) Maybe the Junior facility could be relocated to the northeast corner near the
roundabout; Is the range too far from the east course?
Thanks.
Mar}
Dwight Pate (i.e., The Golf Trail) called again .. he is planning on attending the meeting of the
18th and has inquired as to whether we have a base plan he could work with to show how his
concept would fit into the plan layout (he wants to make a quality visual presentation). I advised
that we would be posting the current plan concepts on the web site, but, of course, he would like
a disk of the base plan that he can work with, print larger copies, etc. He may be contacting you.
Any ideas on how you'd like to handle requests like this? I'm just concerned that we create a
level playing field (and stay within budget). Whatever we do for Pate, we need to be prepared to
do for everyone.
In terms of the meeting itself, I told him that we were not arranging "presentations" for interested
citizens or the public, but that, like all agenda items, the public is given an opportunity to speak to
the item (i.e., limited to 3 minutes).... and that he could bring handouts, etc. to the meeting if he
wished.
I've spoken with two parties this week that have expressed an interest in the Casitas components
...both indicate that this product will require about 15 acres ... 100-200 units at 1200-2000 sf . .
.for what it is worth. .
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Hi Mark -
Just want to touch base after the public hearing the other day. Although I thought the proposed
layout of the property design wasn't remarkable and a little impractical, I was impressed with Gil
and Carol. They seem like they have the cities best interest in mind. I made a couple of
suggestions on my comment sheet that I hope were taken as constructive.
I met with John Pena briefly the other day, and we talked about all the great possibilities of the
site. We both felt that a classy golf village with all the services and amenities would help set it
apart from Indian Wells and Palm Desert. We also discussed about making a complete golf
learning academy for all levels of players and a first class par 3 golf course .... 18 holes. Tom
Weiskoff built a fabulous par 3 course next to the Olympic Club in San Francisco that you would
never get tired playing. Each hole had 4 sets of tees making it challenging yet playable for all
players. Really worth playing if you ever get a chance. But there is so much that could be done
with a first class par three yet still have 36 holes on the rest of the property. Using less water on
the course and maybe fewer condos/time shares still gives you alot of golf.
I"d like to send to you some ideas about making the learning village that houses the Pelz short
game school (great draw to fill hotel rooms and sell products), my health and fitness cente( for all
the baby boomers, retirees and injured, etc), the junior golf headquarters, the small club house for
the par three course, and a small restaurant and lounge that services people in the learning
village as well as snacks at the turn from one of the big courses.
I hope I'm not being a pest and if so please let me know. Just trying to help. But this planning
stage is critical and may determine the success of the project.
Regards,
Robert Mottram PT ATC
Golf Health & Performance Center
75-150 Sheryl Ave. Suite E
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-341-1133
GolfPT(a)aol.com
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I spoke with Jeff Mongan, Athens Group, this morning regarding his comments submitted earlier.
His questions/comments centered primarily on the size of the hotel pads consistent with the type
of project the Agency has in mind. He indicates their Hawaii project at 243 rooms is situated on
40 acres ... whereas the Half Moon Bay project sits on 14 acres for the same number of rooms .
.. just a matter of whether we go "mid rise" or not ...
The golf configuration relating to the clubhouse continues to be an area of interest ... he actually
suggested we look to Talking Stick for an example of how to handle the clubhouse configuration
(trust me, that comment was totally unsolicited!) ...we also talked about the possibility of
additional "clustering" .. especially as it relates to the casitas product in proximity to the hotel site.
He was interested in seeing how this will look and feel as we take it to the next stage relative to
the configuration and scale of actual structures on site (within the retail area, as well as hotel
areas). MIN
Hi Mark
Received the letter and map of the Golf Resort project. Thank you. If I may say, I am not very
impressed with the proposed project layout of this GREAT piece of property. It is my feeling that
there is SO much more that can be done to make this a signature course and golf campus for the
city. I've talked to many people....... golfers of all ages and skill levels... and they said would use a
REAL golf training and practice facility. They would also use a golf health and physical testing
and training facility that was part of the golf resort.
There is a lot that I would like to say ... as you can see... so I've included some immediate ideas for
your review. Please feel free to pass these thoughts around if you think they would useful.
There are many great golf resources available to you and this project that could really help you
decisions, if you need further assistance.
Thanks again Mark.
Regards
Robert Mottram PT ATC
Mark:
I just received your plan in the mail yesterday. Since you have a hearing tomorrow night I wanted
to send a quick reaction with the caveat that I'd much prefer to talk to you about it and have the
benefit of all the background thinking that went into the plan; as well as the goals you established
in developing the program with GMA.
Quick comments:
1. Hotel sites appear to be small — there is no scale shown on the plan so I don't have a
good sense for how much developable area is shown
2. Golf clubhouse adjacent to hotel site — this is good; want to have a pedestrian experience
3. Same comment for the commercial village center — I like the pedestrian orientation; most
great resorts that come to mind you never have to get back in your vehicle after you
arrive.
4. Concerned about distance of practice range from golf clubhouse — not ideal
5. What is the concept for the "Boutique Condo Hotel"? — I'd prefer to see one larger hotel
site instead of the two sites separated by the Village Center
6. Ideally there would be more Res. Club/Casitas closer to the hotel; ideally these sites
would be contiguous to the hotel so hotel services and support can be easily extended.
7. Golf maintenance at one end of the facility is not ideal; a central location would provide
for better access to all golf holes and lower labor costs.
8. Is there any way to re -locate the canal so it runs along Jefferson and Ave 54? The
bifurcation of the property provides a real challenge to the planners in routing the golf
course and planning the property to maximize land use
9. I'd prefer to see a more formal entry to the Village Core from Jefferson St. (assuming this
is the main entrance); although the golf holes on both sides of the entry road are great in
giving the sense that you've arrived at a true golf destination.
10. Ideally the 36-hole routing would all start and finish at the golf clubhouse site with
returning 9's; this gives the most flexibility to the golf operation to maximize tournament t
play and maximize cash flow; is the intent to have a separate clubhouse for the West
Course?
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11. East Course Par 71 is not ideal; try to achieve par 72 if possible
12. What is the intent for the Special Use Area (the old Ranch house); it is important that the
resort hotel have access to a great evening venue for authentic western BBQ, dinners,
etc. — perhaps this is the spot?
13. Have you done sun/shadow studies to confirm the seasonal impact of the Mountains on
the hotel and the golf routing; it doesn't look as though the golf holes start into the sun
(that's good!) but 18th hole of the East Course may finish into the sun during certain times
of the year (not ideal)
14. Any opportunity for trails into the Mountains for hiking, nature trails, etc., similar to what
you saw at Ventana Canyon? Or is this an ESA no no?
Bottom line is it looks like a good start — and will probably be easier to understand after we talk by .
phone. I'm in Vail this week and available on cell phone at 602-909-3520 if you have any
questions or want to discuss further before your general public scoping meetings. Good luck.
Jeff (Mongan)
From Becky Zimmerman, Design Workshop
Mark -
Thanks for sending me a copy of the Sketch Plan for The Ranch dated
1/16/03. 1 really appreciate the opportunity to provide comments (I am
always willing to give of my opinion when someone asks!). I recognize that
this is an ever -changing plan and still conceptual in nature, so my
comments are made in the spirit of collaboration, not criticism. I also
know how difficult it is to get the desired golf program on this site and
therefore I won't comment much on golf. In reviewing the plan, I am
looking at it more from the perspectives of 1) the user - visitor or guest
experience, 2) the private sector developer and 3) the City as master
developer.
I would love to have an interactive discussion or worksession with team if
there is an opportunity to do so. Otherwise, here's my attempt at some
preliminary comments:
User Perspective:
1. The program spine seems to be too long. By stretching out the
development program along one side of the road, it makes everything a
longer distance away from where they might want to go (by foot).
2. For example, the Kids Camp in the southern most end of the property
will be really difficult to access. It should be located where parents can
easily check in our their kids throughout the day. Parents also should not
have to drive to the kids camp to drop off their little ones.
3. The casitas and even the boutique hotel are quite a distance from the
golf clubhouse.
4. Where will the central check -in for accommodations (including casitas)
be located? Have you created a direct or circuitous route?
5. The junior golf center will be drive to only. Where are the users
located? Throughout the valley or staying at The Ranch? Does it
absolutely have to cross the primary access road? Could you move the
northern entry road access to be located between the 1st green and 2nd tee
/ 3rd green and 4th tee along Avenue 52?
6. Is the junior golf center the primary teaching area? Can this serve as
the golf academy for all ages? Looks like there needs to be more area for
instruction somewhere in this scheme.
Private Sector Developer Perspective:
1. What goes in the village center? Is it retail/restaurant only or does
it include accommodations? It's difficult to envision the building
footprints on this parcel and how retail is oriented.
2. Developer parcels are very small. It looks like the two residents
club/casitas in the northeast corner are about 1 acres and 3 acres
respectively. Same problem with the casita parcels east and south of the
boutique hotel.
3. At this stage in the conceptual plan, it's difficult to understand how
the boutique hotel will be configured on the long narrow parcel.
4. It's hard to understand where the heart and soul of The Ranch is. Is
it the club house or the village center or the hotel? All uses should be
attracted to and emanating from the heart.
Public Sector Developer Perspective
1. How will the roads be phased? Is it correct to assume that the
entrance from Jefferson goes in first? What does this impact?
2. Do you need to build the road between the maintenance facility and the
clubhouse or other locations in order for the course to operate?
3. Is it correct to assume that you will include a club house designer in
with the golf course designer RFP? (In order to expedite Phase 1)
4. How will the development be phased so that you create "a place" as
quickly as possible?
Overall Questions:
1. Are the current "entitlements" planned to be the ultimate buildout of
the property or is there a larger vision for what this place could become
when the seven-year agreement terms expire?
2. Looks like a lot of water. I assume that you have envisioned the
southern 18 as an oasis experience -- this will be expensive to construct
and operate. Is this concept sustainable?
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Other Comments:
1. Congratulations on getting the golf program to fit!
2. The entry experience off of Jefferson through golf is nice.
3. Maintenance facility easily accessible from Avenue 54 is good as long
as it serves the course efficiently.
4. Primary hotel and golf club house relationship is good.
5. Orientation of accommodations to views of the mountains is good.
6. Good to see the multi -use trail connected throughout the site.
Thanks again for this opportunity. Please let me know if I can be of
additional assistance.
Becky Zimmermann
Design Workshop, Inc.
303-623-5186
Brian took a look at the 1st base concept plan and passed along these thoughts:
Would it be possible to locate the Junior facility closer to the driving range?
Junior facility could be more limited (i.e., maybe only 6 holes);
Consider bringing both courses into a single clubhouse (he has apparently looked at
layouts with the clubhouse north of canal with the junior/training facility etc. located on northeast
part of the parcel between the canal and Ave 52 too);
Consider bringing the canal more into the course layout (i.e., teeing off over the canal);
Review layout to encourage walking the course (especially for tournament plan and
possible junior play);
Be wary of parallel trail to hole alignments ... try to buffer trail with water hazards when
possible (i.e., as we did with holes four and five on the second course); or make the trail more
perpendicular to holes
" Review holes 3 and 7 on the first course (i.e., folks playing seven will want to play the
third fairway to take a shortcut and avoid the water hazard) ...Brian suggests that he tries to play
around the hazard rather than dogleg away from the hazard);
He's offered to review and comment on future plans as they are developed as well ...
Brian Curley
Hi Mark -
Enjoyed meeting you and briefly discussing your exciting golf resort project. Listening
to you, you mentioned some of your goals were to make the city money, attract local and
out of town golfers, and be user friendly to golfers of all ages and skill levels. I liked
your vision of developing your golf resort as "real" golfers village, to attract the serious
and beginning golfers to a place where they get all their golfing needs addressed. It is my
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feeling that just another municipal golf course will not set La Quinta apart from other
local and national city courses. Indian Wells Resort and Desert Willow golf complexes,
although nice, are just golf courses that are used by local golfers and their neighboring
hotel guests. They however, are not known for any other attractions when it comes to
teaching, testing, training, short game, corporate outings, "locals" tournaments, regional
professional tournaments, tourist destinations, etc. It appears to me that you are in a
unique position to design a layout and services to put your golf resort and the city on the
map. Attracting the discerning and selective golfer to your golf courses, hotels, "golf
village shopping" and teaching programs will be easier if you build something
completely different that the others.
Sorry for the rambling, but as you can tell this project of yours is an exciting concept.
I'm sure you'll do a great job. It would me nice to be a part of it success.
See you on Thursday.
Regards,
Robert Mottram PT ATC
Golf Health & Performance Center
75-175 Sheryl Suite E
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-341-1133 GolfPTgaol.com
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FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RANCH IN LA QUINTA
February 5, 2003
PROPERTY
The proposed site is at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 in the City of
La Quinta. The land consists of approximately 525 acres owned by the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency. The land is planned for 36 holes of golf, hotels, neighborhood
shopping and limited residential use. The Redevelopment Agency has acquired the land,
through the use of public bond financing.
PURPOSE
The World Trade Center University Foundation (WTCUF) has made the decision to
construct its only brick and mortar campus in the Coachella Valley. The campus will
augment the virtual university located in Washington D. C. and will provide advanced
education for students from all over the world. The University's growth will require a
campus that can be designed to accommodate approximately 2,500 students, in the first
phase and ultimately grow to meet the demand. The WTCUF is a non-profit division of
the World Trade Center Association (WTCA), the world's largest trade association. The
membership of the WTCA consists approximately 750,000 of the world's leading
corporations and businesses. The motto of the WTCA has been to "Promote peace
through trade" and that motto is now being modified to add "education". The University
will be constructed in 3 phases of 4 building in each phase. The campus is to be park like
with landscaping and water features creating relaxed ambiance.
The campus is a "contract" campus as opposed to a faculty driven campus. The
difference is, the buildings are occupied by Universities from around the world who
provide instructors and curriculum. Currently, there are 22 Universities who are
contracted and will continue to provide education from the new location. The WTCU is
fully accredited in its graduate studies by the American University of Paris. When the
campus is completed, it will obtain its own accreditation.
LOCATION
The WTCA Board of Directors approved the Palm Springs, Desert Resort Cities area in
May 2001 as the site for the only brick and mortar campus of the WTCU. The choice of
selections was provided from countries and cities around the globe. It was determined by
the Executive Committee the education had to be offered from the U.S.A. It was further
determined it would not be located in any major urban city. Consideration was given to
the needs of the visiting professors and students and it was deemed important to have a
resort atmosphere. Palm Springs was the considered as it has one of the 10 most
recognized names in resorts worldwide. One of the RFP's was Joshua Hills from the
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Palm Springs area. Joshua Hills was recommended in April 2001 to the full Board of
Directors and in May 2001, the recommendation was ratified.
Joshua Hills will be delayed to answer the issues raised by the environmental community.
The WTCA (since September 11, 2001) has started to put pressure on the Executive
Committee to get the school started. The Board has approved our relocating the
University to another location in the Coachella Valley.
WORLD TRADE CENTER UNIVERSITY OFFICERS
The Development of the World Trade Center University will be a function of the World
Trade Center Foundation. The Foundation is a double tax-free non-profit organization
formed to provide the funds necessary for the development, construction and operation of
the campus. The WTCU officers include, Dr. David H. Lee, President of the University
Mr. David Teuma, Vice President of the University and Dr. Al Palmiotto, Dean of
Academic Affairs. Dr. David Lee is also the Vice President of the WTCA and a member
of the Executive Board.
PROPOSAL
The World Trade Center University Foundation will acquire, from the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency, 250 net acres. The acquisition will pay for the acreage by
retiring the percentage of bonded indebtedness necessary to release the proposed acreage.
The 250 acres would include 12 University buildings, a small international amphitheater,
the WTCA Information and Technology Center, a 350 room 4-star hotel, a conference
facility that will seat up to 1,000 persons. The IT Center will house around 200 highly
trained technicians and they monitor and store all information regarding the 300 WTC's
around the world in over 100 countries. The Foundation would use approximately 150
acres for the construction of 18 holes of golf. The golf course will sell memberships to
members of the WTCA. The Foundation will also use 35 acres of the land for the
construction of 350 2-story condominiums for professor and member housing. The
Foundation will develop and construct a 40 acre "University Village" providing housing
over retail shops. The Village would consist of a neighborhood type center with
restaurants, coffee house, bookstores, clothing stores, gift shops, etc. The Village would
be cleverly designed to represent the international flavor of the campus. The Foundation
will pay its fair share of the off site and on site infrastructure works necessary to fully
develop the site.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTICIPATION
The WTCUF, understanding the Redevelopment Agencies goals for use of the land, is
willing to work cooperatively to achieve them. The Foundation, will purchase the land
for it's purposes for a prorated percentage of the Agencies bonds (estimated to be $42.5
Million) The retirement of these bonds would pay for the approximate 250 acres of land
the WTCUF would need for its programs. The WTCUF will construct, with no City
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assistance, its own buildings and golf course. The WTCUF golf course would be semi-
private, but would give priority starting times to the hotel guests, members, visiting
dignitaries, professors and WTCU personnel. The WTCUF would also have access to
unused starting times on the Redevelopment owned golf course at an agreed on fee and
the Redevelopment Agency would have access to unused starting times on the WTCUF
golf course on the same basis.
REAL ESTATE BROKER REPRESENTATION
The land sold to the WTCUF will be subject to a 3% real estate commission payable to
Palm Desert Realty, Inc., exclusive representative of the WTCUF. The commission is
payable when the WTCUF retires the Redevelopment Agency bonds. Richard R.
Oliphant is the licensed broker for Palm Desert Realty, Inc. and its President.
CONTACTS
WTCUF is represented by Mr. David Teuma 1925 Century Park East, Suite 500
Century City, CA 90067 (310) 282-8282
Palm Desert Realty, Inc. is represented by Richard R. Oliphant, President 44-139
Monterey Avenue, Suite 201, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 776-9900
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