2009 03 17 RDA MinutesLA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2009
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairman Kirk.
PRESENT: Agency Members Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Chairman Kirk
ABSENT: Agency Member Adolph
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Sniff/Henderson to excuse
Agency Member Adolph. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
CLOSED SESSION
7. 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 a portion of
525 t acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and
Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: LDD SilverRock, LLC,
Theodore R. Lennon Jr.
2. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Douglas R. Evans,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential
terms and conditidns of acquisition and/or disposition of real properties
identified as APNs: 649-030-016 and -017. Property Owner/
Negotiator: Desert Cities Development, Inc., Michael Shovlin; and VIP
Motorcars, Jerry Johnson.
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour
of 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA -Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Sniff/Henderson to approve
the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 3, 2009, as submitted.
Motion carried with Agency Member Adolph absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 17, 2009.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED JANUARY 31,
2009.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED
JANUARY 31, 2009.
4. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH RBF CONSULTING
FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SILVERROCK RESORT,
PHASE 11 CLUBHOUSE.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PM10 CONTROL AND TEMPORARY PARKING
LOT AT SILVERROCK RESORT, PROJECT NO. 2008-07.
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Sniff/Henderson to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried with
Agency Member Adolph absent.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR THE SILVERROCK RESORT
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY.
Community Services Director Hylton and Golf & Parks Landscape
Manager Howlett presented the staff report.
In response to Chairman Kirk, Golf & Parks Landscape Manager
Howlett stated he would like to look into the farming option.
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Agency Member Sniff questioned the land being conducive to farming,
and noted Options 3 and 4 have an element of permanence and
address the current need. He believes permanent irrigation is better
than using a water truck, and prefers Option 3.
In response to Agency Member Franklin, Golf & Parks Landscape
Manager Howlett confirmed the temporary parking lot would be over-
seeded with rye during the winter. He explained permanent irrigation
in the parking lot would be underground, and the irrigation heads
would have some pivoting capability to take the weight of vehicles
running over it. In regard to farming the land, he stated Madison
Street Produce is looking for additional land to farm corn, strawberries,
beans, cauliflower, and broccoli.
Agency Member Franklin stated she would like to look into the farming
option and is opposed to installing permanent irrigation.
Agency Member Henderson questioned the City's cost of $195,000 if
the land is farmed. Golf & Parks Landscape Manager Howlett
explained the cost would be for materials and maintenance of the
Sudan grass, which is generally planted before farming to pull salts
out of the soil; the farmer would use about 50 acres for farming, and
plant Sudan grass on the remaining acreage.
Agency Member Henderson stated she would like the farming option
to come back to the Agency with additional information.
Chairman Kirk agreed with having it come back, and maybe find out
from athird-party expert if farming is feasible there. He also asked
staff to explore the possibility of Coachella Valley Water District using
the site as a temporary recharge facility.
Agency Member Henderson noted the Agency has to continue
investing funds on the vacant land to address the PM10 issue, and
must move the Jefferson Street project forward; and stated she is not
opposed to installing permanent irrigation.
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Henderson/Franklin to
approve Option No. 6 with permanent irrigation for long-term PM10
control of undeveloped land at SilverRock Resort. Motion carried by a
vote of 3-1-0 Agency Member Sniff dissenting and Agency Member
Adolph absent.
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2. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER IN OPPOSITION OF SB 93 RELATING
TO THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS ON PUBLIC FACILITIES.
Agency Member Henderson spoke in support of sendirig the letter.
MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Henderson/Franklin to
authorize Chairman Kirk to submit a letter in opposition to SB 93
relating to the use of redevelopment funds on public facilities. Motion
carried with Agency Member Adolph absent.
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/Franklin to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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