CC Resolution 2022-002 Mannino Prop Acqisition by City RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND
ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA AND THE MANNINO LIVING TRUST FOR
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY COMPRISED OF
APPROXIMATELY 15.14 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, WEST OF DUNE
PALMS ROAD (APN: 600-390-024); AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT,
TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY TO THE
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND TO
PROCESS DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE
CONVEYANCE
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta is a municipal corporation and charter
city under the Constitution of the State of California (“City”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on February 1, 2022, consider the
proposed purchase between the City and the Mannino Living Trust of real
property comprised of approximately 15.14 acres, located on the north side
of Highway 111, west of Dune Palms Road (APN: 600-390-024) (“Property”),
as depicted in enclosed Exhibit A, using La Quinta Housing Authority funds
(Account No. 249 – Successor Agency 2011 Low/Mod Bond Funds); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Property acquisition is for vacant land, and
while no project or development has been submitted for the Property, it is
anticipated that it may be developed as a mixed-use project with commercial
and residential components, which would include affordable housing, and a
connecting thoroughfare linking the Pavilion at La Quinta Shopping Center and
the La Quinta Valley Plaza Shopping Center, as well as a future connection for
the Regional CV Link project, helping to foster an active lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, this Property acquisition will further the City’s goals of
fostering mixed-use development, affordable housing, multi-modal
transportation; will support the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
mandate for the City; and potentially provide commercial opportunities for
businesses along the Highway 111 Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Commission did consider the
proposed Property acquisition on January 25, 2022, and adopted Planning
Resolution No. 2022 – 002
APN: 600-390-024; Mannino Living Trust Property Acquisition & Transfer to the Housing Authority
Adopted: February 1, 2022
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Commission Resolution 2022-001 making the following mandatory finding
under Government Code Section 65402 confirming that this Property purchase
is consistent with the following goals and policies of the City’s General Plan
2035:
1. Land Use Element Goal LU-7 – Innovative land uses in the Village
and on Highway 111.
Policy LU-7.1 – Encourage the use of mixed-use development in
appropriate locations.
Policy LU-7.3 – Encourage the use of vacant pads in existing
commercial development on Highway 111 for residential use.
a. The proposed Property acquisition is a vacant pad along
Highway 111 that is appropriate for mixed-use development,
including residential use, as indicated in studies prepared by
the Highway 111 Corridor area.
2. Circulation Element Policy CIR-1.12 – As a means of reducing
vehicular traffic on major roadways and to reduce vehicle miles
traveled by traffic originating in the City, the City shall pursue
development of a land use pattern that maximizes interactions
between adjacent or nearby land uses.
a. The proposed Property acquisition furthers this policy by
proposing to locate land uses that provide jobs and housing
near each other through mixed-use development.
3. Circulation Element Policy CIR-2.3 – Develop and encourage the use
of continuous and convenient pedestrian and bicycle routes and
multi-use paths to places of employment, recreation, shopping,
schools, and other high activity areas with potential for increased
pedestrian, bicycle, golf cart/NEV modes of travel.
a. The proposed Property acquisition supports this policy in that
development of the property could connect the CV Link
Regional Trail and other multi-use paths to places of
employment, housing, recreation, shopping, schools, and other
high activity areas.
4. Livable Community Element Policy SC-1.5 – All new development
shall include resource efficient development principles.
a. The proposed Property acquisition supports this policy in that
it would provide an opportunity for development that includes
mixed-use development with usable public spaces and
connects vehicular, pedestrian, and bike transportation
throughout itself and to other developments.
Resolution No. 2022 – 002
APN: 600-390-024; Mannino Living Trust Property Acquisition & Transfer to the Housing Authority
Adopted: February 1, 2022
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5. Housing Element – The proposed Property acquisition is planned to
be used for affordable housing which would further the goals and
policies of the housing element and help satisfy RHNA goals. The site
is on the housing inventory list for the 2022-2029 RHNA cycle.
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Housing Commission did consider the
proposed Property acquisition on January 26, 2022, and likewise
recommended that the City’s Housing Authority approve a purchase and sale
agreement between the City and the Mannino Living Trust for the Property so
that the Property may be used in furtherance of the provision of affordable
housing in the City; and
WHEREAS, at this time, the Property is anticipated to include affordable
housing, and therefore the Property will be purchased using Housing Authority
funds (Account No. 249 – Successor Agency 2011 Low/Mod Bond Funds) in
furtherance thereof; provided, however, if the Property (or portion thereof) is
subsequently sold for a project or development that does not provide
affordable housing and appurtenant infrastructure improvements related
thereto, or if the Property (or portion thereof) is used for a project or
development that is not for affordable housing purposes and appurtenant
infrastructure improvements related thereto, then the City shall repay to the
Housing Authority (Account No. 249 – Successor Agency 2011 Low/Mod Bond
Funds) the proportionate amount of the purchase price for the Property that
is not used for affordable housing purposes and appurtenant infrastructure
improvements related thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the transfer of
ownership of the proposed Property acquisition form the City to the Housing
Authority for the purposes of furthering the City’s supply of affordable
housing; and to authorize the City Manager to process documents regarding
this conveyance; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution has been reviewed with respect to
applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et
seq., hereafter the “State CEQA guidelines”), and the City’s environmental
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Property acquisition and transfer is exempt
from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
“Common Sense Exemption,” in that the Property is vacant land, and there is
no planned project or development that has been submitted for consideration
Resolution No. 2022 – 002
APN: 600-390-024; Mannino Living Trust Property Acquisition & Transfer to the Housing Authority
Adopted: February 1, 2022
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with the acquisition of the Property, as the City and Housing Authority are
acquiring the Property only for the potential of a future project that would
include the provision of affordable housing and otherwise be consistent with
the City’s General Plan; as such, the acquisition of the Property, which will
remain vacant land upon the closing of escrow, will not have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, all of the prerequisites with respect to the approval of this
Resolution have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct; and constitute
the findings of the City Council and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The proposed Property acquisition and transfer is exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Section15061(b)(3) “Common Sense
Exemption,” for the reasons recited above.
SECTION 3. That the Planning Commission did find the proposed
Property acquisition consistent with the City’s General Plan 2035 for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, and that the Housing Commission did
recommend the proposed Property acquisition as furthering the City’s ability
to provide for affordable housing.
SECTION 4. City Council as the governing body of the City hereby
authorizes the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with
the Mannino Living Trust for the Property and the processing of other
documentation necessary and appropriate for the acquisition by the City and
transferring of the City’s ownership of the Property, as depicted in the
enclosed Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference,
to the Housing Authority.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and
directed to take such other and further actions, and execute such other and
further documents, as are necessary and proper in order to implement this
Resolution on behalf of the City.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect upon the date of its
adoption.
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PROPERTYACQUISITIONAPN 600-390-024
January 2022
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Planning DivisionAdams StreetDune Palms RdHighway 111
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Coral MountainApartments
La QuintaHigh School
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CVLink
La Quinta DriveEXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT ARESOLUTION NO. 2022-002; ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 1, 2022