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2007 03 06 RDA Minutes LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES MARCH 6, 2007 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 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 property located southwest of the intersection of Highway 111 and La Quinta Centre Drive. Property Owner/Negotiator: Torre Nissan, George Valarde. 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 property identified as APN: 649-030-016, and -017. Property Owner/Negotiator: Michael Shovlin. The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 5:51 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 February 20, 2007 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 March 6, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 6, 2007. MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE DEMONSTRATION RANCH FENCE DESIGN AT SILVERROCK RESORT ADJACENT TO AVENUE 54, AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 2002-07P. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. In response to Agency Member Adolph, Public Works Director Jonasson explained there will be a minimum of 4 to 5 feet between the trail and the fencing, and reviewed the materials to be used for the construction of the fencing and the ability to repair if necessary. Executive Director Genovese stated a great portion of the funds are appropriated from AB 939 funds and other uses of the funds will be explored if the Agency does not approve the design in response to Agency Member Henderson. In response to Agency Member Kirk, Public Works Director Jonasson explained a perimeter block wall has already been built and the new fencing will be between the multipurpose trail and sidewalk; stated the City currently has an excess of $1 million AB 939 funds; and explained the permissible uses for the funds. Agency Member Kirk stated he is impressed with the materials used and project; not liking perimeter wall, would rather see material proposed be used as opposed to cinderblock; and stated he does not understand the need for fencing at the trail. Agency Member Sniff conveyed his disappointment of the fencing and suggested to install better fencing or not at all; and stated he is not happy with what has been installed. Chairman Osborne requested the color be changed from grey to brown to match the existing wrought iron. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 3 March 6, 2007 MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Henderson/Kirk to accept the installation of the demonstration fence, pilasters, and gate at the SilverRock Resort, Project No. 2002-07P, as 100% complete; authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Office of the County Recorder; authorize staff to release retention in the amount of $4,485, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is recorded. Motion carried by a vote of 4-1, Agency Member Sniff dissenting. At 6:10 p.m. the Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at 6:19 p.m. with no decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 (Brown Act) at 6:19 p.m. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DESERT CITIES DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR 19.9 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 111 EAST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD (APN: 649-030-016, -017); AND APPROPRIATION OF $20,300,000 ($7,000,000 FROM THE LQRP REHABILITATION FUND, $9,000,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES OF THE PROJECT NO.1 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND, AND $4,300,000 FROM THE PROJECT NO.2 UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES TO FUND LAND ACQUISITION COSTS, SITE PLANNING, AND LEGAL AND CONSULTANT EXPENSES). Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek presented the staff report. Agency Member Sniff requested the reference to the property as the "rear" portion be changed to the southern portion. In response to Agency Member Kirk, Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek stated staff would endeavor to annex areas continuously in or outside the project area and to receive housing credit; and explained if the Vista Santa Rosa area were to be annexed it would limit our ability to expand the project area. Agency Member Adolph conveyed his concerns of high density of 20 per acre proposed in the development. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4 March 6, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. RA 2007-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY AND AMONG DESERT CITIES DEVELOPMENT, INC., AND ANNE J. MAZZELLA, AND AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND THE DESERT CITIES DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR THE AGENCY'S PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 19.9 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES. It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. RA 2007-002 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Henderson/Sniff to approve an appropriation of $20,300,000 ($7,000,000 from the LQRP Rehabilitation Fund and $9,000,000 from the un-appropriated reserves of the Agency's Project No. 1 Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, and $4,300,000 from the Agency's Project No. 2 un- appropriated reserves to fund land acquisition costs, site planning, and legal and consultant expenses). Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION - None CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. 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