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MINUTES
OCTOBER21, 1997
Regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by
Chairman Sniff.
PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, Henderson, Holt, Perkins, Chairman Sniff
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Adolph/Henderson to approve the Minutes
of October 7, 1 997 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND REHABILITATE
TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES TO IMPLEMENT THE LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESALE COMPONENT OF THE LA QUINTA
HOUSING PROGRAM.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that this request is for
up to $240,000 in funding from the Redevelopment Project Area No.1 Low and
Moderate-Income Housing Fund for the acquisition of two houses. Staff
anticipates spending about $70,000 to purchase each of the houses and about
$50,000 each for rehabilitation. He advised that the Building Horizons Program
has indicated some interest in participating in the rehabilitation of the homes
and plans to submit a proposal in November that would come back to Council.
Board Member Henderson was pleased that the Building Horizons Program
wants to be involved.
Mr. Herman noted that there may not be enough time for Building Horizons to
create a rehabilitation program for this year, but they will have a more-advanced
class ready next year.
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Council Member Adolph asked if there would be a cost savings in having
Building Horizons complete the rehabilitation work to which Mr. Herman
responded that he wouIdn*t know until their proposal is presented.
Chairman Sniff felt it might be more appropriate to use Building Horizons next
year since this year is already underway.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Henderson/Holt to approve the
purchase and rehabilitation of two single-family residences and authorize the
Executive Director to execute the necessary documents and appropriate
$240,000 from Redevelopment Project Area No.1 Low and Moderate-Income
Housing Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 21.1997.
2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 1997.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Adolph/Holt to approve the Consent
Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. TRANSMITTAL OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT
DATED AUGUST 31, 1997.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Holt/Adolph t6 receive and file the
Revenue & Expenditures Report dated August 31, 1997. Motion carried
unanimously.
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS None
The Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 7:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition
of real property located west of Washington Street. Property Owner Negotiator:
Bill Cover.
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The Agency Board reconvened with no decision being made which requires reporting
pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act).
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2.
The Chairman declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Mr. Spevacek, consultant with Rosenow Spevacek Group, advised that this is
a mid-term review of the Five-Year Implementation Plan adopted by the Agency
in December 1 994. The purpose of the plan, which includes goals and
objectives, projected redevelopment resources, proposed projects and programs,
and the housing affordability compliance plan, is to guide future redevelopment
activities.
He advised that all of the projects set forth in the plan for Project Area No. 1
have been completed. The expenditures on those projects, which include
improvements to the Cove, Washington Street bridge, and Village Shopping
Center traffic signals, total $1,049,000, leaving no remaining non-housing
resources to dedicate to future projects during the next21/2 years. Therefore,
there are no additional non-housing projects proposed in Area No. 1. The
projects set forth in the plan for Project Area No.2 have also been completed
and consist of the widening of Highway 111 and the improvements to Adams
Street, Washington Street, and Avenue 48. The expenditures on those projects
totaled $2.8 million, leaving approximately $1.9 million for future activities in
Area No.2 over the next 2Y2 years. He advised that some of the programs
suggested for the future are: the provision of economic development assistance
for business retention, expansion, and solicitation; improvements to Plaza La
Quinta or Westward Ho; and, infrastructure needs on Dune Palms Road.
He advised that all of the planned housing program projects have also been
completed and have resulted in affordability covenants on 334 units, which is
approximately 21 % of the City*s 10-year housing production requirement. A
total of $15.1 million has been spent on housing projects since 1994 through
a combination of silent second-trust deed mortgages, new residential units
assistance, and infrastructure improvements on Avenue 48, Adams Street, and
in the Cove. The $1 1 million remaining can be used for future housing
programs such as: the Catellus residential proposal at Jefferson Street and
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Avenue 48; future developments on agency-owned properties at Miles Avenue
and Washington Street or Avenue 48 and Adams Street; or for the La Quinta
Housing Program approved earlier this year which has funded up to $1.1 million
of silent second-trust deed mortgages to provide home ownership opportunities
for residents. Staff recommended that upon the conclusion of the public
hearing, that the Agency direct staff to prepare an update of the plan and to
bring it back for further consideration in December.
Board Member Henderson referred to Pages 5 and 6 of the staff report and felt
it would be helpful in the future to include the per unit amounts for the sewer
subsidies and total housing expenditures, noting that $47,115.44 per unit
makes more sense than $10,271,166 for 218 units. She also asked if CVWD's
hook-up fee is included in the sewer subsidy amount to which Mr. Spevacek
responded yes.
In response to Gertrude Cheney, 54*255 Avenida Carranza, Mr. Spevacek
advised that the Washington Street bridge project referred to in the staff report
is the City*s contribution toward the Washington Street bridge at 1-10 and is not
related to the Washington Street bridge near Avenue 50.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Chairman declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Adolph/Holt to direct staff to
update the Five-Year Implementation Plan for Agency action in the month of
December 1997. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Adolph/Holt to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Re y submitted,
SAUNDRA L JUHOLA, Secretary
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
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