2011 04 05 RDA MinutesLA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
APRIL 5, 2011
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairperson Henderson.
PRESENT: Agency Members Adolph, Evans, Franklin, Sniff,
Chairperson Henderson
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMM ENT — None
CLOSED SESSI
1. CONFERENCE WITH THE AGENCY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR,
DOUGLAS R. EVANS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 CONCERNING POTENTIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR
THE ACQUISITION AND /OR DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE MILES AVENUE AND WASHINGTON
STREET INTERSECTION AND NORTH OF THE WHITEWATER
CHANNEL (APN 604- 630 -027). PROPERTY OWNER / NEGOTIATOR:
CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA, LLC, RICHARD OLIPHANT
The Redeveloprent Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour
of 4:00 p.m.
4:00 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 COMM ENT — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION — It was moved by Agency Members Sniff /Adolph to approve the
Redevelopment Agency Minutes of March 15, 2011 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 5, 2011
2. APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FROM
THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2011 FINANCING AUTHORITY AND 2011
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOND ISSUES
3. APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CONTRACT SERVICES AND
REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND LA
QUINTA FARMS, LLC
MOTION — It was moved by Agency Members Sniff /Evans to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION — None
STUDY SESSION — None
CHAIR AND AGENCY MEMBERS' ITEMS — None
The Redevelopment Agency recessed to Closed Session and until 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
PRESENTATIONS — None
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE LA
QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR
2011 -2012 THROUGH 2015 -2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
HEALTH I AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a)
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report.
Principal Engineer McKinney reviewed the Fiscal Year 2011-2012
Capital Improvement Projects.
Chairperson Henderson asked if the process includes approving the
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 projects at this time, with the remaining
projects being approved the following years, respectively. Public
Works Director Jonasson confirmed.
Agency Member Adolph conveyed his focus is on the coming year
projects as opposed to the next five years; asked how important is it
to change the monument at the entrance of the City and if the funding
can be utilized for a more needed project. Executive Director
Genovese stated the monument enhancement project was an added
project and tied to the bond issue to secure funding and will only
move forward if the bond issue proceeds.
Agency Member Adolph asked if the bond can be used for anything
else. City Manager Genovese explained the funds can only be used
for a project in Project Area No. 2. Agency Member Adolph asked if
the funding can be used for a project that is more beneficial to the
community in Project Area No. 2. Executive Director Genovese stated
other improvements can be funded by other resources such as the
Developer Impact Fee and the monument project cannot be funded by
other resources or a future funding mechanism and was moved
forward to secure funding; and further explained that what the
Agency is approving at this time is to move forward and may need to
reconsider the action depending on the outcome of the State budget
situation.
The Mayor and Chairperson declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at
7:20 p.m.
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Kay Wolff, 77 -227 Calls Ensenada, representing the Cove
Homeowners' Association, stated there aren't any projects scheduled
for the Cove area; she thought the drainage project on Avenida
Bermudas was for this fiscal year; stated Cove residents would
request no additional signals be installed, particularly at Avenida
Sinaloa and Eisenhower Avenue and the proposed signal at Avenida
Montezuma and Eisenhower Avenue; stated there are bus stops
scheduled and conveyed the need for shielded bus stops; conveyed
her support of the speed bumps in the Village area and youth facility
expansion; stated there is a need for assisted living facilities in the
City.
Chairperson Henderson received a phone call from a resident who is
selling her house because she and her husband are moving into an
assisted living facility; and stated the aging residents agree with Mrs.
Wolff on the need for an affordable assisted living facility.
Mrs. Wolff stated she had the occasion to move a relative into a board
and care facility; and stated she thought that all the projects were
contingent upon redevelopment agency funding and the resolution of
the elimination of redevelopment agencies.
There being no additional requests to speak, the Mayor and
Chairperson declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:24 p.m.
Chairperson Henderson asked if the listed costs for the projects are
estimates. Public Works Director Jonasson confirmed. Chairperson
Henderson stated sometimes there is confusion from the public when
the final cost is different from the Engineer's estimate.
In response to Mrs. Wolff, Public Works Director Jonasson clarified
the Avenida Bermudas drainage project is for the Old Town area near
Calle Tampico.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 2011 -016
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS SET FORTH IN THE FISCAL
YEAR 2011 -2012 THROUGH 2015 -2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a) WITH RESPECT TO SUCH
EXPENDITURES
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It was moved by Agency Members Evans /Adolph to adopt Resolution
No. RA 2011-016 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMEN
There being no further business, it was moved by Agency Members
Evans /Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respect fidly submitted,
ER O ICA
V J.) ONTECINO, Secretary
City of La Quinta, California