RDA Resolution 2004-007
RESOLUTION NO. RA 2004-007
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT
. AGENCY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REPLACEMENT
HOUSING PLAN PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 33413.5 PERTAINING TO THE
PROPOSED VISTA DUNES AFFORDABLE FAMILY
HOUSING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency ('Agency") is a
public body, corporate and politic, organized and existing under the California
Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety code § 33000 et seq.) (the
"Law"); and
WHEREAS, the Agency is engaged in redevelopment activities within
the La Quinta Redevelopment Project Area No.2 ("Project Area No.2"); and
WHEREAS, the Agency is engaged in redevelopment of that certain
approximate 9.7 acre parcel located on Miles Avenue, west of Adams Street, in
north La Quinta, commonly known as the Vista Dunes Mobilehome Park ("Site");
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. WHEREAS, the Agency has proposed for the Site an affordable family
housing project consisting of 82-units to be rented to persons and families of very
low income (the "Vista Dunes Affordable Family Rental Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Site currently has a total of 92 units consisting of a
variety of travel trailers and mobile homes; and
WHEREAS, all of the current units on the Site will be removed to
facilitate the redevelopment of the Site with the Vista Dunes Affordable Family
Housing Project; and
WHEREAS, because the existing residential uses within the Site are
occupied by persons of very low, low, or moderate income, the Agency is required
to prepare, and has prepared, a replacement housing plan in accordance with
Health and Safety Code Section 33414.5 that addresses generally how the Agency
intends to replace such very low, low, or moderate income housing that will be
removed if the Vista Dunes Affordable Family Housing Project occurs (the
"Replacement Housing Plan"); and
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Resolution No. RA 2004-007
VDMHP Replacement Housing Plan
Adopted: May 4, 2004
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WHEREAS, under the Law, the purpose of the Replacement Housing
Plan required by Health and Safety Code Section 33413.5 is not to address specific
dwelling units, relocation of specific occupants, or the Agency's overall
replacement housing obligations, but rather to set forth generally how the Agency
proposes to replace the number of low and moderate income units, if any, that are
removed as a result of the Vista Dunes Affordable Family Housing Project; and
WHEREAS, a draft of the Replacement Housing Plan was available for
public review and inspection at City Hall in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, all actions required to be taken by the Agency precedent
to consideration by the Agency of the Replacement Housing Plan were taken in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has considered the draft Replacement Housing
Plan prepared by Agency staff and any and all public comments received
concerning the Replacement Housing Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, ORDER, AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
1 . The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein and made
a part hereof.
2. The Replacement Housing Plan for the Vista Dunes Affordable Family
Housing Project, a copy of which is on file with the Agency Secretary, (a)
effectuates the purposes of the Community Redevelopment Law and of the
Redevelopment Plan for the La Quinta Redevelopment Project Area No.2; (b)
is in conformity with the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section
33413.5, including setting forth the finding of the Agency restated herein
that the replacement housing identified in the Replacement Housing Plan
does not require the approval of the voters of the City of La Quinta pursuant
to Article XXXIV of the California Constitution; and (c) is hereby approved
and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Redevelopment Agency held on this 4th day of May, 2004, by the following
vote:
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Resolution No. RA 2004-007
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AYES: Members Adolph, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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TERRY HE DERSON, Chairperson
La Quinta edevelopment Agency
ATTEST:
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