2007 02 06 RDA Minutes
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 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 real
property. Property Owners/Negotiators and Property APN: 600-030-
002 - Slater; 600-030-005 - Simo; 600-030-006 - Pescador; 600-
030-008 - Ramirez; 600-030-010 - Chin Family Property Ltd.
Partnership; 600-030-017 - Kessler; 600-020-004, -005 - Mazzela;
643-090-024 - WKL Canyon Ridge Association; 646-070-013 -
Westport; 770-040-012 - Spengler; 602-180-010 - La Quinta
Renaissance Homeowners' Association; 602-180-001, -002, -003, -
005, -006, -007 - BLP Desert; 602-180-004 - American Stores Co.;
602-180-011 - CVWD; 760-090-004 - Dockstader Leda Rev. Trust;
766-090-003 - James; 766-090-002 - Decoster; 766-090-001 -
Rindlesbach; 766-090-005, -009 - Fetty; 766-090-006 - Dakota
Dunes, Inc.; 766-090-007 - Storch; 766-090-008, -010 - Schivarelli;
766-080-009 - Griffith; 766-080-010, -011 - Choice Enterprise Real
Estate & Inv. Co., Inc.; 764-180-002 - HKHK Dev.; 764-180-004, -
005 -. Sida; 764-190-002, -003, -004, -005, -006 - Hammer; 764-
280-014, -015 - Monroe Dates; 764-240-004 - KB Homes; and 764-
240-002, -003, -005 - Schumacher.
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour
of 9:34 p.m.
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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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Redevelopment Agency Minutes of January 16, 2007 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2007.
2. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM RDA PROJECT
AREA NO. 1 FOR EISENHOWER DRIVE BRIDGE AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2001-06.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Kirk to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REORGANIZATION.
City Clerk Montecino presented the staff report.
In response to Board Member Henderson, City Clerk Montecino stated
Board Member Henderson is currently the Vice-Chair. Board Member
Henderson suggested Board Member Kirk be selected as Vice-Chair.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to
appoint Board Member Osborne to serve as Chair and Board Member
Kirk to serve as Vice Chair. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(PSA) WITH GOLF DIMENSIONS FOR SILVERROCK RESORT PHASE II
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Management Analyst Powell presented the staff report.
Board Member Henderson questioned the two phases of the contract.
Management Analyst Powell replied by stating after two years a
review of progress will be made and the Executive Director may
extend the contract for two years; and that there are no penalties if
neither party wishes to extend the contract. In response to Board
Member Henderson, Management Analyst Powell stated the project
manager is envisioned to be the project manager and Mr. Jones will be
the contact to administer the contract components.
Board Member Sniff referred to the first page, second paragraph of the
staff report, relating to extension of the contract and questioned if it
will be presented to the Agency Board. Management Analyst Powell
explained it was envisioned the Executive Director would be
authorized to extend the contract.
Executive Director Genovese stated upon direction of the Agency the
contract will be brought to the Board for approval.
City Attorney Jenson clarified the contract has the standard term the
Agency may terminate the contract on 30 days notice.
Board Member Adolph referred to the second page, last paragraph, of
the staff report refers to providing adequate funds to cover office
space" and expressed his concern of the Agency paying for an office
for the contractor.
In response to Board Member Kirk, Management Analyst Powell stated
Lowe or Landmark has not reviewed the RFP and would not be
involved in the management or development of private construction.
Management Analyst Powell stated the SilverRock Subcommittee did
not review the RFP as the committee was not active.
Board Member Henderson stated it would behoove the Agency and
other partners to meet. Executive Director Genovese stated the
contractor, Rob Jones, will be responsible for meeting and
coordinating all parties involved.
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Rob Jones, Senior Project Manager, stated it is not the company's
intent for the City to pay for establishment of an office as most work
will be done out of the Irvine office; and will be the keepers of the
budget for the city.
In response to Board Member Kirk, Mr. Jones stated the biggest
challenge of this project is getting up to speed and assembling a
design team of qualified consultants. Mr. Jones further stated he is
accountable to the Agency and will be in charge of three senior project
managers.
In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Jones stated he will meet
monthly with the committee or staff assigned by the Agency. Board
Member Sniff questioned if an office will be established onsite. Mr.
Jones stated a trailer will be brought in by the company when
construction begins.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Kirk to approve a
Professional Services Agreement with Golf Dimensions for SilverRock
Resort Phase II Project Management Services. 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.