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2004 08 03 RDA Minutes LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY --- I MINUTES. I AUGUST 3, 2004 " A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to o.rder by Chairperso.n Henderso.n. PRESENT: Board Members Ado.lph, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperso.n Henderso.n ABSENT: Board Member Osbo.rne MOTION - It was mo.ved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to. excuse Bo.ard Member Osbo.rne. Motion carried unanimo.usly. PUBLIC COMMENT ~ No.ne CLOSED SESSION 1 . Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential --- terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located southeast. of the 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, CP Development La Quinta, LLC. 2. Conference with Agency's. real property negotiator, Jerry Herman, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of personal property located north of Miles Avenue and east of Adams Street (APN: 604-032-022). Property Owner/Negotiator: Violet Culebro, Richard Heil, Marvin Davenport, Alfredo Partida, and Jose Pena. 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: Mathew Hladek. Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of r-- I 7:00 p.m. I ¡ , Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 August 3, 2004 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 3, 2004. 2. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO DAVIS/REED CONSTRUCTION INC. TO RENOVATE THE AHMANSON RANCH HOUSE FOR USE AS THE SilverRock RESORT TEMPORARY CLUBHOUSE, PROJECT NO. 2002-7H. 3. APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE SilverRock RESORT IRRIGATION WELL, PROJECT NO. 2002-07 J. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Ado.lph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried with Board Member Osborne ABSENT. BUSINESS SESSION 1 . CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE SilverRock RESORT PERIMETER LANDSCAPING, PROJECT NO. 2002-07G. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. In response to Board Member Sniff, Rob Parker, of Pinnacle Design, reviewed some of the details for the add alternates. Board Member Sniff noted the perimeter wall needs to be attractive. .--_.__..~-~. _.._---~- --~- -~ -- -_.. -- Redevelopment Agency Minutes 3 August 3, 2004 In response to Board Member Ado.lph, Mr. Parker co.nfirmed the - irrigation water will drain away fro.m the wall. He indicated maintenance on the wrought iran sho.uld be minimal because they will . have a chemically-applied rust finish, and the verticals will be 4 % inches on center. In respo.nse to. Bo.ard Member Sniff, Mr. Parker co.nfirmed the wro.ught iran sectio.ns will pro.vide view co.rrido.rs between so.lid panels o.f slumpstone wall that will vary in length. In reviewing the ranch fencing, Mr. Parker indicated the base bid is far standard two.-rail fencing made o.f plastic material, similar to. that used at the No.rman Course, in either tan or white. He stated the add alternate far tubular steel rails would add appro.ximately $2 millio.n to the cast. In respo.nse to. Chairperso.n Hendeifso.n, he stated the plastic material is no.t available in a rust co.lo.r. Chairperso.n Henderson stat~d she wo.uld like to. see same samples o.f the plastic material. She also. suggested checking with the co.mpany to. find aut if a rust co.lo.r can be do.ne. r-- Bo.ard Member Ado.lph stated he wo.uld prefer so.mething mare co.mpatible with the wro.ught iran. The Agency co.ncurred. . Mr. Jo.nasso.n no.ted the add alternates are included in the bid. MOTION - It was mo.ved by Beard ~Members Sniff/Adelph to. appreve the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate, and autho.rize staff to. advertise far bid the SilverRo.ck Resert Perimeter Landscaping, Pro.ject No.. 2002-07G. Mo.tio.n carried with Bo.ard Member Osbo.rne ABSENT. 2. CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SilverRock RESORT ON AND OFFSITE STREET, WATER, AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2002-07F. Public Werks Directo.r Jo.nasso.n distributed the bid results, and presented the staff repo.rt. He indicated staff is comfo.rtable that the pro.ject will be completed within the co.ntingency amo.unt. r-- In respo.nse to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Jonasson stated the well will be lecated at the no.rtheast carner o.f Avenue 52 and Jeffersen Street near the ro.undabo.ut, and be a minimum depth o.f 1,000 to. 1 ,200 feet. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4 August 3, 2004 Construction time for these improvements is 120 days, and the street' improvements will run from The Tradition to Jefferson Street on Avenue 52 and from Jefferson Street to the cul-de-sac on Avenue 54. He stated Avenue 52 will decrease from three to two lanes between Cetrino and Jefferson Street. In respo.nse to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Jonasson stated the City will be widening the north side of Avenue 54 between Jefferson Street and the canal and adding a cul-de-sac. Bo.ard Member Adolph cautioned staff about the number of change orders the City had with Granite Construction on a previous project. In respo.nse to Chairperson Henderson, Mr. Jonasson stated these plans do not prevent a potential tunnel on Avenue 52. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the award of contract to Granite Construction far the SilverRock Resort On and Offsite Street, Water, and Sewer Improvements, Project No. 2002-07F. Motion carried with Board Member Osbo.rne ABSENT. STUDY SESSION 1. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF SITE PLAN OPTIONS FOR THE VISTA DUNES COURTYARD HOMES LOCATED AT 78-990 MILES AVENUE. Consultant Frank Spevacek presented the staff report. John McMillan, of Studio E Architects, reviewed energy savers co.nsisting o.f radiant barrier paints on ro.of sheeting that reflect heat, on-demand water heaters,' and solar electricity. In respo.nse to Board Member Adolph, Mr. McMillan stated the effect o.f radiant barrier paints is reduced dramatically if covered with paint. The radiato.r part of the an-demand water heaters is guaranteed for 1 0 years, and the units are about 24 X 18 inches. Chairperson Henderson suggested looking into the possibility of participating in a pilot program for the water heaters. Mr. McMillan then reviewed the cost impacts per unit as follows: radiant barrier paint $800; on-demand water heaters $450; and solar _. ~. .--. -- --~ - - _H -- .. - - - -~. ._-. ..-.- Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5 August 3, 2004 electricity $15,000 to. $24,000 depending an rebates. He noted the - so.lar units are fer pewer pro.ductio.n o.nly and will no.t eliminate the need for air conditioning units. Eric Nasland, of Studio E Architects, reviewed the three site plan o.ptio.ns: the original plan; a two.-sto.ry cluster plan; and a stretch plan. In response to. Bo.ard Member Sniff, Mr. Spevacek advised City standards allew enly two. peeple per bedreem. Mr. Nasland no.ted the stretch plan pro.vides o.nly 80 units but mare parking spaces and a higher mix o.f two-bedro.om units. In respo.nse to. Beard Member Sniff, Mr. Nasland, confirmed there should be enough space to add a central sto.rage area, and that no.ne o.f the eptio.ns include fireplaces. He stated he prefers the stretch aptian. Beard Member Sniff stated he feels the stretch plan is mere appealing. He cautio.ned against aver planting the project because it will cut dawn an o.pen space. ,....-. ¡ l The Agency co.ncurred with the stretch plan. Chairperson Henderson stated she wo.uld like far staff to. co.ntinue explo.ring the an-demand water heater and radiant barrier paint to. see if participatio.n in a pilat pro.gram is po.ssible. 2. DISCUSSION OF SITE PLAN OPTIONS FOR THE 16 ACRES DESIGNATED FOR THE RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE AGENCY PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF AVENUE 48 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD. Consultant Frank Spevacek presented the staff repo.rt. George Britton, of Rosenow Spevacek Group, reviewed two co.nceptual site plans for the residential po.rtio.n o.f the site. He no.ted the site co.nstraints are access, the setback for image co.rrido.rs, and the well site. ,-- In respo.nse to Bo.ard Member Sniff, Mr. Spevacek co.nfirmed the existence o.f an abandened well site on the pro.perty, and stated he is net sure o.f its condition. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 6 August 3, 2004 Board Member Sniff referenced the need for some type of barrier on the south side because of the high berm on the adjacent property. Mr. Spevacek commented on the possibility of using some of the soil for Phase II of SilverRock Resort. Board Member Sniff questioned blow sand being of much use. He stated he likes splitting the large area into two sections. Chairperson Henderson noted it will probably be split into more than two sections. In response to Board Member Perkins, Mr. Britton stated the property to the west is an approved residential development that has not been built yet. He stated the intent is to place three-story units in the center of the site and use two-story units to serve as a buffer to the single family residential to the west. He noted the area adjacent to the commercial property would be a good location for three-story units. Board Member Perkins suggested putting the child care center adjacent to the residential area. Mr. Spevacek stated staff is looking for input regarding the po.tential of having single family homes on this site. He noted the idea came up in working with the Vista Dunes Mobile Home Park project. If the Agency is pleased with the conceptual plans, staff will move fo.rward defining the site plans and werking out the various issues. Bo.ard Member Sniff stated he has somewhat of an antipathy to.ward three-story units, and feels they must have elevators. Board Member Adolph noted this is only preliminary, and a more- defined plan will help determine how many units will fit an the site. Chairperson Henderson agreed, and noted three-stery units will pro.vide more affordable housing units. In response to Chairperson Henderson, Mr. Britton stated the west boundary is the most likely location for 30 to 40 single family homes, and he didn't know how many two-story single family detached units wo.uld be lost. . - .. - ~_. ~. . _..~--- -.- -- -,.., .- ,._-~ Redevelopment Agency Minutes 7 August 3, 2004 Chairperson Henderso.n questioned peo.ple wanting to. buy single family :- detached homes that are located behind three-stery apartments. Mr. Spevacek stated the mobile heme residents have indicated they cannot find affordable single family homes to buy in La Quinta. Chairperso.n Henderso.n suggested Io.cating the single family ho.mes in fro.nt o.f the apartments. The Agency concurred. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - No.ne PUBLIC HEARINGS - None The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. r- The Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened with no decisions being I , made in Closed Session which require 'reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 . of the Government Code (Brown Act). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~~.~ ~~. GREEK, Secretary City ¡ o.f La Quinta, Califo.rnia r-- i , , ,