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2011 02 15 RDA MinutesLA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2011 A special meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairperson Henderson. PRESENT: Agency Members Adolph, Evans, Franklin, Sniff, Chairperson Henderson ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Agency's legal counsel regarding pending litigation, Apartments at La Quinta Vi/ /age, L.P., et a/ v. La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, et al, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1101382, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). 2. 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 335± acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property Owner /Negotiator: City of Quinta, Thomas P. Genovese. 3. 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 certain real property identified as APN: 600 - 020 -047. Property Owners/ Negotiators: VIP Motor Cars, LTD., Jerry Johnson; and City of La Quinta, Thomas P. Genovese. 4. 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 certain real properties described as follows: APNs /Property Owners /Negotiators: 600 - 030 -001 through -005, -008, and -009, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, John Mealey; 609 - 040 -007, -023 and -028, National Core, Alfredo Izmajtovich; 773 - 077 -014, Desert Cities Development, LLC., Michael Shovlin. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 February 15, 2011 The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 4:00 p.m. 4 -nn P_M_ 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 Executive Director Genovese announced a memo was distributed with a revised recommendation for Consent Calendar No. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION — It was moved by Agency Members Sniff /Franklin to approve the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of February 1, 2011, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2011. 2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED DECEMBER 31, 2010. 3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED DECEMBER 31, 2010. 4. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX - EXEMPT AND TAXABLE OBLIGATIONS. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 3 February 15, 2011 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO TRANSFER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -OWNED NON - HOUSING PROPERTIES TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. (RESOLUTION NO. RA 2011 -006) 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO TRANSFER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -OWNED HOUSING PROPERTIES TO THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY. (RESOLUTION NO. RA 2011- 007) MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Adolph /Franklin to approve the Consent Calendar as amended Item Nos. 5 and 6 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. RA 2011 -006 through 2011 -007 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF MID -YEAR BUDGET REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 -2011. Finance Director Falconer presented the staff report. Agency Member Sniff asked if the numbers provided are estimates rather than factual amounts. Finance Director Falconer confirmed and explained they are based on the first property tax numbers received in January; and unfortunately, there were many revisions made by the County Tax Assessor where many property taxes were reduced. Agency Member Sniff stated the property tax will continue to fall as more residents request reassessments. Finance Director Falconer confirmed. Agency Member Evans asked where the payment for the Supplemental Education Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) will be allocated from. Finance Director Falconer explained staff originally assessed the SERAF payment from Project Area No. 2 debt service, but with the governor's budget proposal, staff is recommending the payment be made from Project Area No. 1. MOTION - It was moved by Agency Members Sniff /Adolph to approve a decrease of $(9,413,762) in estimated property tax increment revenue; approve an increase of $161,000 in estimated investment Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4 February 15, 2011 interest revenue; approve an increase of $8,720 in 2 " Trust Deed revenues; approve an increase of $273,029 in miscellaneous revenues; approve an increase of $29,539,193 in transfers in and a decrease of $(15,748,295) in transfers out; approve a decrease in pass- through payments of $(5,284,792); approve an increase of $138,000 in appropriations for reimbursement to the General Fund for staff time related to Graffiti removal efforts; approve an increase of $21,100 in County fees related to the collection of property taxes; approve an increase of $4,506 for the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (SERAF) payment; approve a decrease of $(63,958) in interest expense for the payment of principal on the Highway 111 City loan; and receive and file the Mid -Year Budget Report. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION — None DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. UPDATE OF THE FIVE -YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN -FOR THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek presented the staff report. Agency Member Sniff asked how was the amount derived for the number of jobs created. Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek explained staff utilized a modeling established by the University of Minnesota which looks at the job generator based on infrastructure and economic investment, and affordable housing development and computes permanent as well as temporary jobs, by looking at factors unique to Riverside County. Chairperson Henderson asked if that is in the Plan. Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek confirmed. Chairperson Henderson read from Attorney General Brown's Official Title and Summary for Proposition No. 22. Chairperson Henderson stated she looks forward for staff to reviewing the process with residents of Vista Dunes; and encouraged staff to have the information on the city website in reference to the redevelopment agency discussions. Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5 February 15, 2011 Agency Member Evans stated the first segment was informative and the presentation at the Mayor's Luncheon created enthusiasm, dismay and activity to send correspondence by the attendees. 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. Respectf Ily submitted, VERONICA J ONTECINO, Secretary City of La uinta, California