2000 04 18 RDA Minutes LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
APRIL 18, 2000
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairperson Henderson.
PRESENT: Board Members Pe~a, Perkins, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson
ABSENT: Board Member Adolph
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Pefia to excuse Board Member
Adolph. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Pe~a to approve the Minutes of
April 4, 2000, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 18, 2000.
2. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 29, 2000, AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING MARCH 31, 2000.
3. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 29, 2000.
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Sniff/PeSa to approve the Consent
Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 April 18, 2000
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Assistant City Manager Weiss presented a brief report on the proposed
Commercial Property Improvement Program and asked for clarification on
additional items, including the adequacy of the $100,000 allocation and the
appropriateness of including it in the document.
Chairperson Henderson supported striking the amount from the document.
Agency concurred.
Mr. Weiss stated it's been suggested that "architect" in Item No. 4 under
Program Procedures be changed to "design professional" in order to allow
licensed contractors or engineers to prepare the sketches. He noted under the
proposed change the City would accept someone other than an architect
preparing the sketches, but they would not be eligible for reimbursement up to
$1,000 which is for only architectural services.
Board Member Pe~a noted some projects may not require an architect but felt
it should require licensed professional.
Board Member Pe~a questioned how the program would work if tenants wished
to do their own improvements.
Board Member Pe~a suggested language be included to allow staff and the
Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to waive some of the
requirements.
Board Member Sniff felt the program should be simple and have a fast-approval
process.
City Manager Genovese noted the proposed change would make the program
more flexible and suggested staff work with the Community Development
Department to define "design professional" to ensure the individual is licensed.
He suggested if three bids are not required the Agency adopt a standard that
considers the market rate on an annual basis.
A brief discussion ensued regarding small projects and Council concurred to
direct staff to set up separate criteria for projects under $3,000 - 95,000 for
owner/tenant improvements and to draft guidelines for staff approval at that
level.
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Mr. Weiss advised staff will red raft the document as directed and bring it back
for Agency approval.
STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Sniff/Perkins to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
JUNE S. GREEK, Agency Secretary
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency