HA Resolution 2023-001 Prop. Aquisition - NEC Hwy 111 & Dune Palms RdRESOLUTION NO. HA 2023 — 001
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND BP DUNE PALMS, LP,
BY GENERAL PARTNER BLACKPOINT
PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR A PORTION OF CERTAIN
VACANT REAL PROPERTY COMPRISED OF
APPROXIMATELY 5.2 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND
DUNE PALMS ROAD; IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 600-030-018
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Housing Authority (the "Authority") is a public
body, corporate and politic, organized, and existing under the California
Housing Authorities Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 34200 et
seq.); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section
34315, the Authority has the power, among other enumerated powers, to
purchase, sell, lease, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, or dispose of any
real or personal property or any interest in it; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has been negotiating the acquisition of certain
real property from BP Dune Palms, LP, by General Partner Blackpoint
Properties, LLC, comprised of approximately 5.2 acres, located on the
northeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road (APN: 600-030-018)
('Property") as described in the enclosed Exhibit A, using Successor Agency
(SA) 2011 Low/Mod Bond Funds and General Fund Unassigned Reserves
transferred to the Land Acquisition Fund (Account No. 249-0000-74010); and
WHEREAS, this Property acquisition will further the Authority and 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 proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061
Resolution No. HA 2023-001
Real Property Acquisition - 5.2 Acres (northeast corner of Dune Palms Rd and Highway 111; APN: 600-030-018)
Adopted: January 17, 2023
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(b)(3) "Common Sense Exemption," in that the purchase of this property
would 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 La Quinta Housing
Authority, as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. That the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b) (3) "Common Sense Exemption."
SECTION 3. The governing body of the Authority hereby authorizes the
Authority's Executive Director to execute the Agreement for Purchase and Sale
and Escrow Instruction, and process and execute documentation as may be
necessary and proper to accept ownership of the Property. The Authority
consents to the Authority's Executive Director and Authority's Legal Counsel
making any final modifications to the Agreement that are consistent with the
substantive terms of the Agreement approved hereby, and to thereafter sign
the Agreement on behalf of the Authority.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. The
Authority Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular quarterly meeting of
the La Quinta Housing Authority held this 17th day of January, 2023, by the
following vote:
AYES: Authority Members Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, and
Chairperson Sanchez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Authority Member Evans
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. HA 2023-001
Real Property Acquisition - 5.2 Acres (northeast corner of Dune Palms Rd and Highway 111; APN: 600-030-018)
Adopted: January 17, 2023
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NEFSANCHEZ, Chairperson
Quinta Housing Authority, California
ATTEST:
MONIKA RADEVA, Authori0_ -tecretary
La Quinta Housing Authority, California
(AUTHORITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, Authority Counsel
City of La Quinta, California
RESOLUTION NO. HA 2023-001 EXHIBIT A
ADOPTED: JANUARY 17, 2023
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