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2004 10 19 RDA Minutes LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ¡o-- MINUTES I OCTOBER 19, 2004 i 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 1. Conference with Agency's Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation: La Quinta Redevelopment Agency v. KSL Desert Resorts, Inc., et. ai, Riverside Superior Court, Indio Branch, Case No. INC044676; and Ramon Garcia Martinez, et. al., v. City of La Quinta, et. ai, United - States District Court, Central District, Case No. CV0406373 DT (RZx), pursuant tò Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Board Member Osborne requested Consent Item No. 4 be moved to Business Item No.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the - Redevelopment Agency Minutes of October 5, 2004 as submitted. Motior, . carried unanimously. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 October 19, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 19,2004. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2004. " : 3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES REPORT DA TED AUGUST 31,2004, AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. ,. . 4. SEE BUSINESS ITEM NO.2. . 5. A?PROV AL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ,I j ,AGREEMENT WITH THE DAHLIN GROUP TO PROVIDE BUILDING ~ " ;' ,'ARC~:HTECTURAL SERVICES FO~ SilverRock RESORT. r"IIOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item No.4. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. ' CONSIDERA TION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING AMENDMENT NO'. 2 TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND AN Þ~MENDED AND RESTATED OPTION AGREErJlENT BY AND BETWEEN . .", , ,- THE LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY r' AGENCY") AND . , .) SANTA, ROSA DEVELOPMENT, INC. ("AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AHA"); AND - ~ . . ,.' ',' AI\'iErJDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE, ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, AND Ar\llENDED AND RESTATED OPTION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND 48TH AND ADAMS, LLC ("AMENDMENT NO.2 TO P&S AGREEMENT"), BOTH :- ~~.', :,OFWHICH AMENDMENTS ARE RELATED TO PROPERTY LOCATED . , I' : ., .., NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF AVENUE 48 AND ADAMS :' STREET IN LA QUINTA PROJECT AREA NO.2. Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek presented the staff report. Board f.JIember Osborne voiced concern about the developer's request , for an ômendment after receiving approval of the initial agreement. He - Redevelopment Agency Minutes 3 October 1 9, 2004 \ . ',~ 1 :., " ... r"",;~~ ";'.", :~'! questioned why things "',.'! ¡'~~'"'i¡'tr order when the. initial agreement ¡- was approved. ,. ,. " ! I.~.; In response to Chairperson Henderson, Agency Counsel Jenson stated her interaction with the developer's legal counsel didn't seem to indicate any intent by the developer to move forward on terms they couldn't meet. Chairperson Henderson noted it's extremely difficult sometimes for the developers to meet all of the demands the City puts in the contract. Board Member Sniff pointed out conditions change as well. Board Member Osborne indicated he is comfortable with approving the request. ~ ,RESOLUTION NO. RA 2004-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.2 TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN - THE AGENCY AND SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 48 AND ADAMS STREET. , It was moved by Board Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. RA 2004-1 5 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.RA 2004-16 A'RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND 48TH AND ADAMS, LLC, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT-THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 48 AND ADAMS STREET. It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. RA 2004-16 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR - QUALIFICATIONS FOR RESORT HOTEL AND DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS AT SilverRock RESORT. . Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4 October 1 9, 2004 ~ (This item was moved from Consent Item No.4). Assistant Executive Director Weiss presented the staff report. Board Member Osborne commented on the need for consultations with professionals who deal with the selection of five-star hotels on a daily basis. ;"'" - Mr. Weiss stated RSG went through their own RFP process to solicit proposals from qualified firms in the industry, and they have contracted with PKF to work with staff in reviewing the proposals. In response to Boa rd Member Osborne, Consultant Spevacek : ,'" ',., .~ ¡, confirmed PKF has been working on hotel projects for 20 years and is . , ., 1 . - used by hotel developers to conduct market studies to identify the '.. .:.{', . b t \ best type of hotel for the market area. PKF also has an extensive resume working with developers and hotel chains. He stated PKF has . ~ ~ - '. . . . "," J. not reviewed this document but staff has had ongoing discussions , with them about the points that should be included in the RFQ. Board Member Osborne stated he is pleased to hear a qualified firm is working on this because there is a lot of competition looking for hotels , . and there is no time to make a mistake. Board Member Adolph stated he feels the idea is to "throw out the net" to find out what developers and hotel operators are really , interest~d and if they qualify. .~ " -. '. j -'~' ."...~ , * " Mr. Weiss stated not every developer will be able to meet the criteria that has been set. ~~. .";~ ~.~. ~\;~: MOTION -- It was moved by Board Members Adolph/Osborne to : -:' ~..,!. - . ~::.. approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit hotel developers ' , and operators for SilverRock Resort. Staff was authorized to circulate \ ¡" . . t·'" the ·RFQ to hotel developers and operators. Motion carried \ .; . ~",." ~ " . unanimously. , '''; ,.- '-, ; STUDY SESSION - None ÇHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None ----- ----~ --'- -~_.._.._.~-_..._- -_... -..- Redevelopment Agency Minutes October 1 9, 2004 -- The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. 7:00 P~M. 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). PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by. Board Members Adolph/Osborne to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. !""'- Respectfully submitted, ~-Ø~ JUNE S. GREEK, Secretary City of La Quinta, California - 1; .....