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2006 08 01 RDA Minutes LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2006 A regular meeting of the La Guinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Osborne. PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, Henderson, Kirk, Sniff, Chairman Osborne ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION Chairman Osborne did not participate in Item No.1 due to a potential conflict of interest resulting from the close proximity of his residence to the site 1. Conference with the Agency's real property negotiator, Douglas R. Evans, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Palm Royale. Property Owner/Negotiator: The Robert Mayer Corporation, Robert L. Mayer Jr. 2. Conference with the Agency's real property negotiator, Douglas R. Evans, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at 78-990 Miles Avenue (APN: 604-032-022). Property Owner/Negotiator: Southern California Housing Development Corporation, Alfredo Izmajtovich. 3. Conference with the 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 525:1: acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: Theodore Lennon, DDC Desert Development. The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 August 1, 2006 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of July 18, 2006 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 1, 2006. 2. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO DAVIS REED CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO CONSTRUCT THE VISTA DUNES COURTYARD HOMES, PROJECT 2005-12 AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING. 3. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE TWO OF THE SilverRock RESORT PROJECT. 4. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY BUILDING HORIZONS TO ENTER INTO AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE 12TH YEAR FUNDING BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND BUILDING HORIZONS. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 3 August 1, 2006 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR SilverRock ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE NATIVE AREA AND PERIMETER LANDSCAPE ENCHANCEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2002-07 -0, AND APPROVE APPROPRIATIONS FROM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. Board Member Henderson voiced concern about combining the on-site and off-site projects. Mr. Jonasson stated Sierra Landscape is a large company with the capacity to handle both projects, and the contract requires the on-site work to be done prior to October 1 st . In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Jonasson stated the dead trees along Jefferson Street will be handled through the contracts with Kirkpatrick Landscaping or ParkWest. Board Member Kirk asked if something can be done to improve the aesthetic value of the perimeter wall, and referenced abrupt endings in some areas. Mr. Jonasson noted the bid with ParkWest included an add alternate to put a finish on the walls but the Agency chose not to do it. As for the end treatments, there will be an opportunity to move some of the landscaping to make a better transition once the improvements made by ParkWest are accepted. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Henderson/Kirk to approve the award of contract to Sierra Landscape Company in the amount of $902,689 for SilverRock On-Site and Off-Site Native Area and Perimeter Landscape Enhancements, Project No. 2002-07 -a, and appropriate $1,178,295 of funds from Redevelopment Project Area No.1. Motion carried unanimously. The Redevelopment Agency recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4 August 1, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 53-760 A VENIDA VALLEJO BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEIDRE MOORE. Community Development Director Evans presented the staff report. The Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:23 p.m. There being no requests, the Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:23 p.m. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Kirk to approve the sale of 53-760 Avenida Vallejo to maintain an affordable housing unit in Project Area No.1 for a purchase price of $165,000, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents to complete the property sale. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SCHDC) TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78-990 MILES AVENUE AND SCHDC's SUBSEQUENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 80 DWELLING UNITS RESTRICTED FOR RENTAL TO AND OCCUPANCY BY VERY LOW INCOME FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS AT RENT AFFORDABLE TO SUCH HOUSEHOLDS. RSG Consultant John McMillan presented the staff report. In response to Chairman Osborne, Mr. McMillan confirmed SCHDC will pay $13.9 million to the City, and the amount of the Agency loan is $11.7 million, which is the balance of the purchase price that SCHDC cannot finance. Consultant Frank Spevacek explained SCHDC will pay the $13.9 million in cash, and the City will convert a portion of the $32 million already invested in the project into the loan amount of $11.7 million. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5 August 1, 2006 He added the loan will be repaid partially out of the residual receipt revenue generated from rents. Chairman Osborne commented on the short time frame the Agency had to review the document. Mr. Spevacek explained why the document was not included with the staff report, and confirmed there is no timing issue requiring this to be started sooner than later. He referenced the possibility of minor modifications, and the need for the agreement to come back once the tax credit financing is secured. Legal Counsel Jenson confirmed her office has worked closely with RSG on this agreement, and she will make a final review of the document before it is executed. In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Spevacek advised the document, entity, and financing package are similar to the agreement with the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. He indicated the item was agendized because of the award of contract for the construction bid. There being no requests to speak to the continued public hearing, the Chairman declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:36 p.m. In response to Board Member Henderson, Mr. McMillan stated the application process for funds available through the local electric and gas utility companies will start with construction. The credits are strictly for energy saving features such as tankless hot water heaters, reflective radiant barrier paints in the attic, clear-finish concrete floors, and thermal-chimney effect windows. RESOLUTION NO. RA 2006-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF lA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78-990 MILES AVENUE. It was moved by Board Members Henderson/Kirk to adopt Resolution No. RA 2006-009 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 6 August 1, 2006 STUDY SESSION - None CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - 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, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, v,b:)~~-:tJ-~~ DEBORAH H. POWELL, Interim Secretary City of La Quinta, California ---~----