1992 01 07 RDA Minutes1 LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT A?ENCY
MINUTES
JANUARY 7, 1992
Regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairman Pena.
PRESENT: Mr. bohnenberger, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rushworth, Mr.
Sniff, Chairman Pena
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mr. Sniff, seconded by Mr.
Bohnenberger that the minutes of December 17, 1991 be approved as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE VILLAGE AT LA
QUINTA AS SUBMITTED BY TMC.
Dan Young, President of TMC Development, presented a report
relative to the development The Village at La Quinta and
reviewed the background of the Company advising that currently
they have about. 5,000 acres in California, with a build-out of
about 15,000 homes with associated retail and commercial and
at build-out, has a value of somewhere between a billion and
a half and two billion dollars in actual development product.
He advised that the goal is to start development activity,
noting that a most significant factor is the fact that The
village is located away from Highway 111. Another factor is
the fact that there is such fractured ownership of the land.
Therefore, there is a need to get something started that's
successful, so that others will follows. He placed a lot of
importance on the need for identity or theme and following
through with it. Since the City has made a commitment to the
arts, that should be the theme, as the theme must be
legitimate. They are suggesting a three-part program 1) a
beautification and sidewalk program for the downtown, which he
believes will demonstrate the City's commitment to the
downtown; 2) a marketing program and 3) infill development.
Mike Schlessinger, presented slides on other projects they
have worked on and ideas they have for The Village, advising
that the Specific Plan provides the foundation for a
comprehensive development plan. He then presented slides of
architectural work by the architect who designed the project
in Lake Elsinore, Horton Plaza and the entrances to Los
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1Angeles Olympics among many others, whom he felt would do an
excellent job for La Quinta. He referred to a parcel in The
village, which is currently owned by the Redevelopment Agency
and presented a possibility for development, which a live--
work, type of project, which is flexible that was originally
conceived for artists and is now used for all types of
professionals. A typical live-work space is built into
warehouses and old buildings that have been adapted for a new
use. In this case, they are proposing that a new building is
built with flexibility built into it. A courtyard could be
built-in that would be available for all of La Quinta to
enjoy. They are proposing 20 units on one acre.
Susan Whiten, representing the SWA Group, then presented
slides of proposed landscaping ideas. She believed that
landscaping is the simplest, quickest and most cost effective
way in which to transform a place and create a unified
identity. In this particular beautification program, not only
The village would be considered, but also the links out to
Highway 111, and Highway ill itself.
Richard Burns, President of The New Group, advised that he is
dedicated to the communication aspects of real estate related
activities and presented slides showing different ideas for
signing.
Dan Young presented a summary advising that the ideas
presented are 1) create an image the best place to start
telling the story is at the La Quinta Arts Festival, 2)
implement a concept of developing the public spaces and making
people want to visit the downtown because of the public
spaces, 3) need to attract private investment dollars.
Mr. Sniff believed that there is a need to combine the
aesthetics with function and especially, the need for
infrastructure. The downtown needs to serve the local
residents needs equally to drawing outsiders. The area should
be artistic and yet blended with traditional business
activities. He sees the area as being dynamic and active, as
well as aesthetically pleasing. There is also a need for
adequate, strategically located parking; and felt that the
park could become an historical plaza area.
Mr. Young agreed that there is too much land to fill it with
private uses that only attract outsiders. You must mix what
serves the local residents with tourist attractions.
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12. REPORT REGARDING PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY STOCKMAN DEVELOPMENT
CO. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING IN THE COVE.
Mr. Kiedrowski recommended that this matter be discussed in
Closed Session.
Council concurred.
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION REGARDING SELF-HELP HOUSING
IN THE COVE.
Gary Boyse, Director of Coachella Valley Housing Coalition,
advised that when they originally put their agreement
together, they had anticipated that they might be able to get
some money from the State of California in the amount of
$300,000. However, they have been advised that no funds will
be forthcoming. Therefore, in order to get the mortgages down
to an affordable amount, they are going to need an additional
$300,000 from the City.
Mr. Boyse then briefly reviewed their background advising that
they are getting more affordable housing built than any other
organization.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Boyse advised that
without these additional funds, they will not be able to meet
the very low income levels, which is a requirement of using
the 20% set-aside funds.
Mr. Boyse then elaborated on the benefits of self-help housing
advising that when people are involved in the construction of
their home, there is a pride in ownership which doesn't exist
when someone is given something.
Discussion concluded with no action being taken.
4. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH RUSS
BECKNER, DBA RGB COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR AREA.
Mrs. Franklin advised that she received a call from Mr. Joe
Hammer advising that he's received a call from someone with
the Tucker Co. telling him that if he doesn't sell to the
City, it will be condemned, which she didn't feel was
appropriate.
MOTION It was moved by Mr. Sniff, seconded by Mr. Rushworth
to approve an extension to Mr. Beckner's agreement for six
months. Motion carried unanimously.
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1CONSENT CALENDAR
1 AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 91-18 SEWER HOOK-UP IN THE COVE
TO LOW BIDDER ECONO SEWER SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT O?
$24,850.00.
MOTION It was moved by Mr. Sniff, seconded by Mr. Rushworth
that the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried
unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
a. Discussion of negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8
Development Agreement with TMC re: village Proposal
Disposition and Development Agreement with Stockman
Amendment to Owner/participation Agreement La Quinta Real
Estate Partnership Cliffhouse Restaurant Project)
Agreement with C. V. Housing coalition
Desert Villas Senior Housing Project
Council reconvened to regular session and adjourned with no action
being taken
Res?ctfully submitted,
AUNDRAL JUHOLA, Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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