2007 05 01 RDA Minutes
LA GUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
MAY 1, 2007
A regular meeting of the La Guinta Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairman Osborne.
PRESENT: Agency Members Adolph, Henderson, Kirk, Sniff,
Chairman Osborne
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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 real
property located southwest of the intersection of Highway 111 and
La Quinta Centre Drive. Property Owner/Negotiator: George Velarde.
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 identified as: APN: 609-040-005 (POR), 609-040-007, and
-023. Property Owners/Negotiators: Mike Sollenberger, and the Testa
Family Partnership.
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour
of 4:00 p.m.
4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Chairman Osborne requested Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3 and 4 be
moved as Business Session Item Nos. 1, 2 and 3, respectively.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Redevelopment Agency Minutes of April 17, 2007 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MAY 1,2007.
2. THIS ITEM WAS MOVED TO BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO.1.
3. THIS ITEM WAS MOVED TO BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO.2.
4. THIS ITEM WAS MOVED TO BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO.3.
5. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2007/2008 THROUGH 2011/2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a).
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Sniff/Adolph to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the
-exception of Item Nos. 2, 3, and 4. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(RFPI TO OBTAIN PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES FOR
PHASE II SILVERROCK RESORT IMPROVEMENTS. (moved from
Consent Calendar).
Management Analyst Powell gave the staff report.
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Chairman Osborne stated he requested this item be moved to Business
Session to suggest the SilverRock Resort Selection Committee be
designated to review the RFPs.
Executive Director Genovese explained the members of the SilverRock
Resort Subcommittee be included in the selection committee and add
a member if the Agency Board chooses to do so.
Agency Member Kirk conveyed his support to establish the selection
committee.
Chairman Osborne conveyed his concern of repeating the process
when Phase I was initiated; stated there were concerns from staff,
and stated some of the concerns have become problems.
Executive Director Genovese requested to be notified if there are any
existing concerns or problems.
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Henderson/Kirk to
authorize staff to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFPI to obtain
professional landscape architectural design services for the Phase II
SilverRock Resort Improvements; and appoint a Consultant Selection
Committee including Agency Member Adolph and Chairman Osborne.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(RFP) TO OBTAIN LAKES AND WATER FEATURE DESIGN SERVICES
FOR PHASE II SILVERROCK RESORT IMPROVEMENTS. (moved from
Consent Calendar)
Chairman Osborne stated he is willing to support a motion similar to
Item No.1.
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Kirk/Sniff to authorize
staff to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFPI to obtain professional
lakes and water features design services for the Phase II SilverRock
Resort Improvements; and appoint a Consultant Selection Committee
including Agency Member Adolph and Chairman Osborne. Motion
carried unanimously.
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3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR
SILVERROCK RESORT PM10 SERVICES. (moved from Consent
Calendar)
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report.
Chairman Osborne stated the City is doing the same thing, and will
have the same problems which may lead to potential litigation issues;
and questioned if there is anything that can be, done to eliminate the
problems.
Public Works Director Jonasson stated the City had the best control of
dust when an above ground irrigation system was utilized, and the
Agency may consider purchasing a system.
In response to Agency Member Kirk, Public Works Director Jonasson
stated there is one truck utilized, with four back up trucks.
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Henderson/Sniff to
approve additional funding in the amount of $70,000 for PM10
services at SilverRock Resort. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
CHAIR AND AGENCY MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Agency Members
Sniff/Kirk to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.