2004 08 03 RDA Minutes
LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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I MINUTES.
I AUGUST 3, 2004
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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~~. GREEK, Secretary
City ¡ o.f La Quinta, Califo.rnia
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