2012 03 20 SA MinutesCITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LAQUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2012
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council in its capacity as Successor
Agency to the Dissolved La Quinta Redevelopment Agency ( "SA ") was called to
order at the hour of 6:08 p.m. by Chairperson Adolph.
PRESENT: Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne and Chairperson Adolph
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION — A motion was made by SA Members Evans /Osborne to approve the
minutes of March 6, 2012 as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 20, 2012
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED JANUARY 31, 2012
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
JANUARY 31, 2012
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (BOPS) OF THE FORMER LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 2012
THROUGH JUNE 2012
MOTION — A motion was made by SA Members Evans /Osborne to approve
Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, and 3 as recommended. Motion passed
unanimously.
ITEM NO. 4
Council Member Henderson stated that her reaction to the State Department of
Finance letter to the City, stating that the housing bond payment may be in
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jeopardy if the City continues to include those payments in its BOPS, is to
recommend that staff prepare a letter from the City Council to local Legislators as
well as the Sacramento Legislators currently considering legislation on this matter.
The letter should ask them for a contact name for Washington Street Apartment
tenants to call for answers when they're scared, upset and unsure about their
future. Ms. Henderson explained the time and money that has gone into the
acquisition of that property, and the efforts made to assure residents of the City's
good intentions for them which included many commitments. She said that it is
wrong for the State to play games with these citizens, and they must be made
aware of that.
Council Member Osborne stated that all the cities in the Coachella Valley will
encounter this situation and suggested they should stand together in educating the
State Department of Finance regarding housing projects. He further suggested that
the issue be brought up at the Oversight Board meeting, and encourage that Board
to also send a letter to the State.
Mayor Adolph stated that the local Representative should take the Council's
message to the State.
Council Member Franklin suggested that a respectful letter to Representatives be
sent explaining exactly who the Washington Street Apartment tenants are, the
commitments made to them, the unfairness of any reversal, the hours spent on the
project, and the uniqueness of this housing project.
Mayor Adolph asked staff to prepare a letter encompassing the details discussed.
Council Member Evans added that a letter of support for the favorable bills
currently making their way through the Legislature should be included and it should
be specific to the project at Washington Street Apartments.
City Attorney Jenson agreed to prepare the letter for the Mayor's signature, to be
sent without returning to Council.
MOTION — A motion was made by SA Members Evans /Osborne to approve
Consent Calendar Item #4 to adopt RESOLUTION NO. SA 2012 -003. Motion
passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012
Economic Development /Housing Manager Powell presented the staff report.
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MOTION - A motion was made by SA Members Osborne /Evans to approve the
Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the period of February 1, 2012
through June 30, 2012
2. CONSIDERATION TO NEGOTIATE A NEW CONTRACT WITH ROSENOW
SPEVACEK GROUP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
SERVICES FOR THE CITY / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
Economic Development /Housing Manager Powell presented the staff report.
MOTION - A motion was made by SA Members Evans /Franklin to authorize staff to
negotiate a new contract with Rosenow Spevacek Group for consulting services
related to Successor Agency administration and affordable housing compliance
monitoring. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by SA Members Evans /Henderson to
adjourn at 6:23 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELS
Interim Successor Agency Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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