2006 12 19 RDA MinutesLA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 2006
A regular meeting of the La Quinta 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
1. Conference with 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 property
located at the southeast and northeast corners of Avenue 50 and
Washington Street (APNs: 646-070-013 and 770-040-012).
Property Owner/Negotiator: Urban Housing Communities, Roger
Davila.
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour
of 4:00 p.m.
4:00 P.M.
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened with no decisions
being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION — It was moved by Board Members Kirk/Sniff to approve the
Redevelopment Agency Minutes of December 5, 2006 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 19, 2006.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED OCTOBER 31,
2006.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED
OCTOBER 31, 2006.
4. APPROVAL OF LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FINANCIAL
REPORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 33080 OF THE HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE.
5. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WEITZ GOLF AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
MOTION — It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended.
In response to Chairman Osborne, Finance Director Falconer confirmed
staff will correct the error on Item No. 4 regarding the name of the
Redevelopment Agency Chair.
Board Member Adolph asked if the agreement in Item No. 5 settles
everything with Weitz Golf, to which Agency Counsel responded,
"Yes."
Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION — None
STUDY SESSION — None
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CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER A REVISED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND SANTA ROSA
DEVELOPMENT, INC., TO INCREASE THE AGENCY'S FUNDING FOR
THE HOMEBUYER SILENT SECOND TRUST DEED MORTGAGE LOANS
BY $4.5 MILLION, THUS EXPANDING THE INCOME LEVELS OF THE
HOMEBUYTERS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
WATERCOLORS HOUSING PROJECT AT AVENUE 48 AND ADAMS
STREET.
The Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:21 p.m.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Henderson/Adolph to
continue the public hearing for a Revised Affordable Housing
Agreement with Santa Rosa Development to January 16, 2007.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER A REVISED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONVEY
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78-990 MILES AVENUE IN THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, 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 A RENT AFFORDABLE TO SUCH
HOUSEHOLDS.
Consultant Frank Spevacek with Rosenow Spevacek Group (RSG)
presented the staff report.
In response to Board Member Henderson, Mr. Spevacek confirmed a
formula was used to determine the number of low and moderate -
income housing units, with the moderate -income unit being for the on -
site caretaker. He stated the goal is to increase the number of
affordability covenants for very -low income households.
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John McMillan, of RSG, gave a brief overview of how the project will
address energy conservation concerns, including a solar system, on -
demand water heaters, solar reflective paint, and thermal chimneys.
In response to Board Member Kirk, Mr. Spevacek confirmed the
increase in the subsidy is due to a ruling by the Supreme Court, but
instead of spending more money the City will be paid $1.3 million
less. He stated the subsidy of approximately $250,000 per unit is
unusual for the Redevelopment Agency but is the medium amount of
subsidy for very -low income units. He confirmed the City will apply
for tax credits to reduce the subsidy.
The Chair declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:35 p.m.
Dan Horn, P. 0. Box 58, Palm Desert, inquired about the average cost
per unit. Mr. Spevacek stated the estimated average cost per unit,
including relocation and demolition costs, is 400,000.
Board Member Henderson suggested separating out the relocation
costs in future projects if possible.
There being no other requests to speak, the Chair declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED at 7:37 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 2006-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REVISED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
78-990 MILES AVENUE.
It was moved by Board Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution
No. RA 2006-017 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members
Sniff/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
PHYLLIS MANLEY, Deputy City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California