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2004 04 06 RDA Minutes LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES APRIL 6, 2004 . A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairperson Henderson. PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION Agency Counsel Jenson advised the Agency's property negotiator in Item No.4 has been changed to Oscar Orci. 1 . Conference with Agency's legal counsel pursuant to Government Code - Section 54956.9(c) - initiation of litigation (one matter). . 2. Conference with Agency's legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 5495.6.9(a) - pending litigation, La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, et al., v. all persons interested in the matter of the loan agreement, etc., Riverside Superior Court Case No. INC 041253. 3. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of a portion of 525:f: acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: Matt Hladek. 4. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Oscar Orci, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at 78-990 Miles Avenue~ APN: 604-032-022. Property Owner/Negotiator: Sheila Weldon. - Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 April 6, 2004 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed APPROV At OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 16, 2004 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 6, 2004. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT THAT ASSIGNS AFFORDABLE HOUSING OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO A 26-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT 51-025 - 51-085 A VENIDA MARTINEZ FROM LA GUINTA 34, LLC (LAWRENCE RAEL, MANAGING MEMBER) TO MAUKA VIEW, LLC (JAMES SORENSON AND JAMES MCKELLAR, MANAGING MEMBERS) DUE TO THE PENDING SALE OF THIS PROPERTY. Planning Manager Orci presented the staff report. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Perkins to approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement that assigns affordable housing obligations pertaining to a 26-unit apartment complex located at 51-025 - 51-085 Avenida Martinez from La Ouinta 34, LLC, to Mauka View, LLC, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents. Motion carried unanimously. - - - -- --- - Redevelopment Agency Minutes 3 April 6, 2004 The Agency concurred to take up Business Item No.4 at this time. ,- 4. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONCEPTUAL . MASTER PLAN FOR SILVERROCK RESORT. Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report. In reviewing the changes to the conceptual master plan, GilMartinez, of GMA International, stated the first golf course has been increased to 7,570 yards and the second course to 7,005 yards on a total of 165 acres. He noted the special use/casitas areas have increased in size and the park area has been reduced to 37 acres. He pointed out the tunnel under Avenue 52 proposed by the developer conflicts with the multi-use trail, and that an alternative design would be to extend the tunnel about 20 feet. Chairperson Henderson asked what type of material would be used on the multi-use traìl, and voiced concern about PM 10. Mr. Weiss stated the perimeter landscaping is under a separate contract but noted decomposed granite is used on other multi-use - trails. , Mr. Martinez advised of an asphalt material used for multi-purpose trails that looks like dirt. Chairperson Henderson suggested moving the multi-use trail 20 feet to the south to meander around the tunnel instead of extending the tunnel. Mr. Martinez confirmed it would work but may require safety fencing near the tunnel. In response to Board Member Osborne, Mr. Martinez advised there will be right-in, right-out accesses on Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street that will allow access to the park area if used for parking. Chairperson Henderson commented on the possibility of a traffic signal entrance in conjunction with the development across the street. Board Member Adolph voiced support for the changes to the conceptual master plan. - In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Martinez stated the boutique hotel area has been expanded and could accommodate a larger hotel. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4 April 6, 2004 Board Member Sniff indicated he feels two large hotels would provide more influence for the project. In response to Chairperson Henderson, Mr. Weiss confirmed hotel developers are looking for casitas to finance the larger hotel property, and that casitas or a residence club may be needed to have a five-star hotel. He advised a major hotel is usually 250-350 rooms and a boutique hotel is 30-60 rooms with an adjacent residence club, which may have larger rooms and produce higher room rates. He noted the golf course operator may have security concerns regarding the tunnel. Chairperson Henderson pointed out the tunnel has not been approved yet by the City. Mr. Weiss pointed out the tunnel will need to be incorporated in the design plans for the perimeter landscaping and buffer areas that will soon be moving forward. Chairperson Henderson indicated she is not ready to approve the tunnel, and feels the developer can pay for modifications later if needed. After a brief discussion, there was consensus to include the tunnel in the "conceptual" master plan. RESOLUTION NO. RA 2004-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REVISED CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN FOR SIL VERROCK RESORT. It was moved by Board Members Adolph/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. RA 2004-04 as submitted (with the tunnel provision). Chairperson Henderson stated she would support the motion but questions designing for a "conceptual" tunnel without knowing where the appropriate location should be. Motion carried unanimously. The Agency recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. ~ - - - ~- - - - ------ 4 Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5 April 6, 2004 7:00 P.M. ;- , PUBLIC HEARINGS . The Agency convened into joint session with the City Council at this time. 1 '. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA QUINT A CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO USE TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FROM LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1 TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIBRARY FACILITY TO BE LOCATED ON THE CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS. Building & Safety Director Hartung and Consultant Frank Spevacek presented the staff report. In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Hartung stated the project should go out to bid this week and is tentatively scheduled to come back before the Council on May 18, 2004. In response to Board Member Sniff, Executive Director Genovese - advised a breakdown of the various funding components will be provided to the Agency when the loan agreement comes back for approval. He stated the repayment schedule will depend on the MOU, which includes two components for ~collection of revenue from the County, as well as the building permits paid into the Developer Impact Fee (DIF) program. The total estimated cost for the library project is $5.1 million. In response to Chairperson Henderson, Finance Director Falconer advised the interest rate will be based on the average City investment, which is currently about 1 % % a year. He stated the repayment period will be approximately 27 years. In response to Board Member Osborne, Mr. Falconer explained why the interest rate is lower between the DIF and the Redevelopment Agency than between the City General Fund and the Redevelopment. Agency. In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Genovese stated the monies for the library were set aside under a prior bond issue, . and will not - affect future projects. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 6 April 6, 2004 The Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:23 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:23 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. RA 2004-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445{a) AND 33679 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY. It was moved by Board Members Osborne/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. RA 2004-05 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO USE TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FROM LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1 TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES LOCATED AT SIL VERROCK RESORT. Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report. The Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:35 p.m. There . being no requests to speak, the Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:35 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. RA 2004-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTIONS 33445(8) AND 33679 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT THE MUNCIPAL GOLF COURSE. It was moved by Board Members Osborne/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. RA 2004-06 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. _._._- - - - Redevelopment Agency Minutes 7April 6, 2004 BUSINESS SESSION. . . . . . . . . . . continued - 2. CONSIDERATION OF INITIAL BRANDING PROCESS FOR SIL VERROCK RESORT. Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report, and noted staff is looking for direction as to what level of participation the Agency would like to take in the branding process. Steve Williams, of McMurray, Inc., requested a meeting be scheduled to discuss the initial brand asses~ment. He indicated the meeting will consist of key stakeholders, including the Redevelopment Agency, representatives from McMurray, GMA International, Palmer Design Group, Landmark Golf Management, and Duane Knapp. He stated the idea is to end up with a collective opinion of what the brand promise should be. In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Williams explained the process will result in identifying a brand that will be manifested in every part of the development, whether in a unique physical attribute, experiential, or both. It will serve as a guideline for the hotels and - retail businesses, and the staff will be trained to make sure their interaction with the guests upholds the criteria set through the branding process. Board Member Adolph noted the retail end of the deveiopment will create a challenge in carrying out the criteria. Judy Vossler, of Landmark Golf Management, encouraged the Agency's participation in the initial part of the brand process as opposed to at the end. Chairperson Henderson noted she views the branding process as being similar to defining a mission statement. The Agency concurred to participate in the branding process meeting, and to direct staff to work with the participants to schedule a meeting date. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Osborne/Perkins to approve the initial step of the branding pròcess for SilverRock Resort, - and to schedule the initial brand assessment meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 8 April 6, 2004 3. CONSIDERATION OF LOGOS FOR SIL VERROCK RESORT. Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report. Bruce Nilsson, of McMurray, Inc., reviewed proposed logos on various merchandise in a variety of colors. Board Member Sniff asked about the maximum number of colors that should be used in a logo, and Mr. Nilsson responded, IIfour." In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Nilsson confirmed IISilverRock Resort" can be used on the letterhead and IISilverRock" by itself on merchandise. Board Member Sniff suggested the following colors for Logo # 1 : reddish-brown for the mountains, light blue for the sky, black for the lettering, and silver or white for the light mountain areas. He noted the project would greatly diminish in value if the mountains were not there. Mr. Nilsson noted the more colors used within a logo make it harder to apply to different colored materials. Regarding Logo #2, Mr. Nilsson confirmed the logo can be used alone or with the wording, and can be adjusted in size. He noted Logo #3 is similar to #2 but bulkier and more masculine, and Logo #4 is a type- only logo as suggested by Landmark Golf. Judy Vossler, of Landmark Golf Management, encouraged selection of a logo that IS simple, bold, atte"ntion-getting, and strong. She displayed an additional type-only logo with some of the lettering raised to simulate a mountain skyline. She commented on the difficulty of developing a logo mark that can stand alone without the lettering, unless placed In two different places on a garment. She recommended the bold SilverRock lettering logo but not on a straight line. After a brief discussion, the Agency concurred to approve Logo #2 on Page 9 of the staff report with SilverRock as one word with the same size letters. Mr. Nilsson indicated he would try to match a font for the lettering that is closer to the "s" in Logo #2. -.- ~- - ---- - - - - Redevelopment Agency Minutes 9 April 6, 2004 MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Perkins/Adolph to approve - Logo #2 (Page 9 of the staff report) with SilverRock as one word. Motion carried with Board Member Sniff voting NO. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE LA QUINT A ARTS FOUNDATION REQUEST FOR USE OF THE SILVERROCK RESORT PROPERTY FOR THE ARTS FESTIVAL. Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report. In response to Board Member Perkins, Andy Vossler, of Landmark Golf Management, stated the industry continues to make the grasses more durable and acceptable, with Chaparrel being the best, but not proven at this time. He noted Bermuda grass is year-round but would be brown during the time of the Arts Festival. Board Member Perkins stated he would support Option #3 but feels at least 50% of the funds given to the Arts Foundation each year should - be kept for maintenance of this property. Board Member Osborne stated he is leaning toward Option # 1 because he prefers having underground irrigation in an area that will be visible from the hotel. He is not sure the City is ready at this time to provide the Arts Foundation with assurance on use of the property, and noted the uses for this area haven't been fully discussed. Board Member Sniff suggested the Arts Foundation try to obtain some element of home and permanence on this site by providing a certain amount of the development cost, in return for a long-term lease of perhaps 20-25 years. Board Member Adolph stated he agrees with guaranteeing usage of the site for the Arts Foundation but feels it's unreasonable to burden them with a major percentage of the cost since they will only use it one week out of the year. He agrees with keeping the grass green year-round, and stated he expects the multi-purpose use area to be used for various activities, including family picnics. - Chairperson Henderson noted one of the goals in the City's Economic , Development Plan is to secure the economics for the City's future and part of that was brought forward in purchasing the 525 acres. She Redevelopment Agency Minutes 10 April 6, 2004 further noted the Agency made a decision to postpone completion of this area when the conceptual master plan was approved, and are now discussing doing it in Jlbits and pieces" without a full sense of what the final result will be. She doesn't have a problem with the Arts Foundation being able to use the site but is uncomfortable with spending $339,000, plus annual maintenance costs, for the Arts Festival to be held there one week out of the year. She commented on the potential for the Arts Foundation to have a more central location in the Village. She feels the Arts Foundation is comfortable that the City is going to try to provide a site for next year's Arts Festival but is not sure they or the City are ready to do long-range planning for this site. She believes there may be potential economic uses for the land that could include community activities, and prefers continuing this study session until next month to provide an opportunity to explore those potentials. Board Member Perkins stated he is not prepared to direct staff to move forward but agrees the. site can be used for a variety of recreational purposes. He would like to have more information about grasses and other issues before making a decision. Board Member Sniff commented on the Arts Foundation's need to have some assurance on use of the site for next year as soon as possible, and suggested a continuance until May 4, 2004. In response to Chairperson Henderson, Mr. Weiss stated this area was included as open space/park area in the master plan and was part of the water calculations. He noted the $339,000 estimate is for basic grassing of the property to accommodate the Arts Festival and Bob Hope Classic, and in no way represents the cost of developing the park for multiple uses. The monies used to address this short-term issue on a short-term basis will be lost once permanent improvements are made. He noted this acreage was moved to Phase III of the master plan because it IS a cost without an economic return. Additionally, the thought was to design it In a manner to be compatible with the hotel uses, and he noted some recreational uses may not be compatible. Board Member Adolph noted money will be spent on this part of the project at some point, and maybe the Agency should consider moving it forward. He agreed the Village is a great place to hold the Arts Festival but pointed out there's no land to accommodate it. - - Redevelopment Agency Minutes 11 April 6, 2004 Chairperson Henderson suggested staff look into the possibility of :- using the Civic Center Campus for the Arts Festival. ! . Board Member Sniff commented on the parking difficulties related to using the Civic Center Campus. Regarding Option #1 in the staff report, he noted the flat grassed area could be used for multiple events. Council Member Perkins pointed out having the Arts Festival on the Civic Center Campus would make it very difficult to access City Hall during that period of time. Christi Salamone, Executive Director of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, stated they proposed using the site in hopes of becoming a part of the process with a long-term vision to being part of the SilverRock Resort project. She would like to see the City make better use of the Arts Foundation as a resource in the future, and hopes if this site is not available, that the City would be open to other sites that might accommodate the Arts Festival. They want to stay in La Ouinta but need to establish a site for next year's festival. .,-- Jim Parrish, President of La Quinta Arts Foundation, stated once the property sale is completed in June they will have to settle their . construction loans. He added they are looking for a permanent location in La Ouinta. The Agency concurred to continue this matter to May 4, 2004. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. The Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened. with no decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act). r-- ¡ ! Redevelopment Agency Minutes 12 April 6, 2004 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~I~ ~eft JUNE S. GREEK, Secretary . b City of La Ouinta, California :." ~ '., ,.