2006 02 21 RDA Minutes
LA OUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2006
A regular meeting of the La Ouinta Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairman Osborne.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Board Members Adolph, Henderson, Sniff, Chairman Osborne
(one vacancy)
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION
1 . Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Thomas P.
Genovese, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning
potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of a
portion of 525 + acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52
and Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: Theodore Lennon,
DDC Desert Development, Inc.
2. Conference with the Agency's real property negotiator, Doug Evans,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential
terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property
regarding ENA negotiations with CVHC for property located at the
southwest corner of Dune Palms and Avenue 48. Property
Owners/Negotiators: Coachella Valley Housing Coalition.
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 - Confirmed
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Redevelopment Agency Minutes of February 7, 2006 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 21,2006.
2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED DECEMBER 31,
2005.
3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED
DECEMBER 31, 2005.
4. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR
PROJECT NO. 2005-10, AVENUE 52 STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS.
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,709± GROSS SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-
STORY RETAIL/OFFICE BUILDING IN THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINT A,
AS APPROVED UNDER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2005-008, AND
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2005-027. (RESOLUTION NO. RDA 2006-001)
6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A 19,433± GROSS SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-
STORY OFFICE BUILDING WITH A COFFEE BAR IN THE VILLAGE AT
LA QUINTA, AS APPROVED UNDER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
2005-009, AND VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2005-032. (RESOLUTION NO.
RDA 2006-002)
7. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 2002-07J, SilverRock RESORT
IRRIGATION WELL SITE.
8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES FOR A 2006 LA QUINTA
MARKET STUDY.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 5
and 6 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. RA 2006-001 through
2006-002 respectively. Motion carried unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 218
UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND AVENUE 48.
APPLICANT: COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION.
Comrnunity Development Director Evans presented the staff report.
John Mealey, 45-701 Monroe Street, Indio, Executive Director of
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, introduced Reuel Young, of
Interactive Design Corporation, \Nho reviewed the site plan and
conceptual design.
In response to Board Member Henderson, Mr. Young confirmed an
open space area is proposed in the parking area.
Board Member Adolph stated he is pleased with the aesthetics of the
project shown in the elevations.
Board Member Sniff stated he prefers an architecture more unique to
the desert area with inset windows and wider eaves. He suggested
offsetting the top units to allow a maximum amount of sunlight to the
lower units and common areas.
Mr. Young noted one of the three-story units is offset, and indicated
the architecture style is a hacienda or mission tradition.
In response to Chairman Osborne, Mr. Evans confirmed public hearing
notices are not required for business items.
In response to Chairman Osborne, Mr. Young stated they are looking
at several energy conservation methods including solar-heated water
in conjunction with booster heaters, and micro-turbines.
Board Member Henderson commented on a manufactured brand of
paint that reflects heat.
Chairman Osborne inquired about the grading.
Mr. Young stated the grade will be 10 feet less than the current
grade, and will terrace up toward the northwest portion of the site.
He added the grade was dropped an additional foot at the request of
the Watercolors development,
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MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to
approve the conceptual site plans and building elevations, and direct
staff to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement with
Coach ell a Valley Housing Coalition. Motion carried unanimously.
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to and until 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Livingston, 80-065 Vista Grande, spoke regarding apartment access
gate off of Vista Grande. He noted an electronic gate has been installed but
is still being used for ingress and egress. He voiced concern about it leading
to more crime in the area, and requested more action from the City.
Agency Counsel Jenson confirmed the access was discussed in closed
session but no action was taken. City Manager Genovese indicated the City
sent a letter to the City of Indio regarding improvements they made in the
City of La Quinta's right-of-way, and that he will be meeting with their city
staff in the near future.
Agency Counsel Jenson referenced a letter received from the City of India
that is available for public review.
Ira Boiko, 44-750 Seeley Drive, inquired about the timeframe for the City of
Indio to respond, to which Board Member Henderson replied, "two weeks."
Lori Fahnestock expressed safety concerns in regard to this issue.
BUSINESS SESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . continued
2. CONSIDERATION OF MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2005/2006.
Finance Director Falconer presented the staff report.
In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Falconer stated in June
2005, the City had approximately $32 million of outstanding
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advances. After selling the Hammer property, the City was able to
pay back approximately $6.8 million and generate approximately
$400,000 of interest income. He explained the interest begins to
compound to a point in the future, that some of the principal and
interest may have to be forgiven if payments are not started. This
restructuring better ensures that the City will be able to collect the
interest by the time the Redevelopment Project Area expires in 30
years. He anticipates the City receiving all of the interest, and noted
that without restructuring the loans, it may not be possible.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Henderson/Sniff to: 1)
approve an increase of $15,769,489 in estimated property tax
increment revenue; 2) approve an increase of $1,471 ,400 in
estimated investment interest revenue; 3) approve an increase of
$7,824,584 in estimated proceeds from the sale of land; 4) approve
an increase of $1 ,207,500 in estimated revenues from other sources;
5) approve an appropriation increase of $7,827,315 in pass-through
tax payments; 6) approve a decrease in the Educational Relief
Augmentation Fund (ERAF) expense account of $96,343; 7) approve a
decrease of $379,653 in interest expense; and 8) approve an
appropriation increase in the Housing Project account of $105,015.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to receive
and file the Mid-Year Budget Report. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS
Chairman Osborne referred to a suggestion he made previously that a
SilverRock Resort Subcommittee be created to meet with Landmark and staff
on a monthly basis. He stated he feels there are a number of issues with the
golf course that the Agency should be updated on a closer basis, and
requested further consideration be given to create the subcommittee. He
suggested the subcommittee be included once a month in the weekly
meetings staff has with Landmark, and look at everything, including the golf
course and development of the site.
There was consensus to have this brought back as a business item.
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Executive Director Genovese noted the current meetings are held as a City
Council item, and the current meetings with Landmark do not include
development. Therefore, this would require two separate meetings.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on
Page 1.
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened with no decisions
being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section
54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members
Sniff/Henderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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JUNE S. GREEK, Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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