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1999 06 15 RDA Minutesd_v LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JUNE15, 1999 Regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Perkins. PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, Henderson, Pena, Sniff, Chairman Perkins ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT None CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Agency?s real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, and the subject property negotiator, Richard Oliphant, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at the southeast corner of Miles Avenue and Washington Street. The Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. The Agency adjourned to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. The Agency reconvened with no decision being made in Closed Session which requires reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act). Chairman Perkins noted that Board Member Pena was absent. PUBLIC COMMENT None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed BIB] 07-20-1999-U01 09:59:17AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 06-U02 15-U02 1999-U02 d_vRedevelopment Agency Minutes 2 June 15, 1999 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Minutes of June 1, 1 999, as submitted. Motion carried with Board Member Pena ABSENT. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JUNE 15, 1999. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED APRIL 30, 1999. 3. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE AND COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78-226 AVENIDA LA FONDA, AND APPROPRIATE $85,000 $70,000 TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY AND UP TO $15,000 TO DEMOLISH THE PROPERTY). A brief discussion ensued regarding Item No. 3 wherein Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that once the building and septic system have been removed and the land is stabilized, staff will come back with a recommendation for the vacant land. Board Member Adolph suggested some consideration be given to constructing shade structures for the Senior Center on that land. Mr. Herman noted that housing funds are being used to purchase the property. Mr. Genovese, Executive Director, suggested if there's some consideration to use the land for parking, that funds from Redevelopment Project Area No.1 be utilized. The Board concurred. MOTION It was moved by Boai? Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar with amended language for funding on Item No.3. Motion carried with Board Member Pena ABSENT. BUSINESS SESSION None BIB] 07-20-1999-U01 09:59:17AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 06-U02 15-U02 1999-U02 d_vRedevelopment Agency Minutes 3 June 15, 1999 STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE UPCOMING FIVE- YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the Agency's adopted Five-Year Implementation Plan expires in December 1 999, and that staff is seeking input as to projects and programs for the upcoming five years. The current plan, which was adopted in December 1 994 and updated in March 1 998, contains non-housing and housing projects/programs for Project Areas 1 and 2, and it deals with modification of the Second Trust Deed Loan Program, which is recommended to be used only for new or substantially-rehabilitated units. There's also a recommendation to establish a City-wide residential rehabilitation loan program, which will require the use of non-housing monies or the General Fund. The plan also deals with the purchase and resale of dwellings with second trust deeds and affordability covenants, with recommended policies listed in the staff report. He advised that the input received from the Board will be incorporated into the new Five-Year Implementation Plan, which will be scheduled for a public hearing in July. For clarification, he advised that the staff report identifies items that have been accomplished in the various project areas, and it lists items for Council's consideration to be included in the new Five-Year Implementation Plan, both housing and non-housing. Board Member Henderson felt the Second Trust Deed Program is wonderful, and wished to make sure that it's understood, noting that a family was recently told that they probably wouldn't qualify because the house is not new, even though it was new when they moved into it two years ago under a lease/purchase agreement. She wasn't sure how new" is being interpreted in the program, and felt perhaps a policy decision is needed. Ms. Honeywell, Agency Counsel, advised that she felt it would qualify as new" as long as they can show that there was some type of lease/purchase agreement, wh'?n the house was new, whereby they would purchase the homeA oon as thbV were financially able. However, renters w?o decide that they want to purchase the home after they've moved in, would not qualify. Board Member Henderson understood the program allows the Agency to fund homes that are not new or rehabilitated, but that the City doesn't get credit for them. In response to Board Member Perkins, Mr. Herman advised that the low-income house cost can be up to $150,000 with a subsidy of up to $50,000. A BIB] 07-20-1999-U01 09:59:17AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 06-U02 15-U02 1999-U02 d_vRedevelopment Agency Minutes 4 June 15, 1999 moderate-income house is more, and a very-low-income house is less than $150,000. Chairman Perkins felt the Agency should concentrate on those units that will provide credit. The Board concurred. In response to Chairman Perkins, Mr. Herman advised that substantially- rehabilitated is defined under Redevelopment Law as the cost being 25% or greater than the unit's existing assessed value." Chairman Perkins wished to have staff look at the situation referred to by Board Member Henderson to see if such purchase/leases would qualify. Board Member Sniff asked if a single mother earning $25,000 to $26,000 a year could qualify for a low-income home, Mr. Herman advised that she would have to qualify for the first loan, and then the City would provide the second. Mr. Herman then asked for direction regarding the establishment of a residential rehabilitation loan program, to be funded with non-housing funds or the General Fund. Board Member Henderson wished to get through the budget hearings and then bring it back for discussion to see if it can be done without putting pressure on other things. Chairman Perkins wished to see the program go ahead, but concentrating first on those things that give the City credit. He encouraged staff to bring it back in July. Mr. Herman asked for direction regarding the suggested policies outlined on Page 7 of the staff report with respect to the pu?hase and resale of homes th?? have the Agency's second trust deeds and affordability covenants. The Board concurred with the suggested policies. Mr. Genovese advised that the residential rehabilitation program will come back to Council for discussion in a study session, and the rest of the items will come back in a public hearing in July. BIB] 07-20-1999-U01 09:59:17AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 06-U02 15-U02 1999-U02 d_v Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5 June15, 1999 DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED APRIL 30, 1999. MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated April 30, 1999. Motion carried with Board Member Pena ABSENT. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS? ITEMS None PUBLIC HEARINGS None There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to adjourn. Motion carried with Board Member Pena ABSENT. Re?ectfulIy submitted, SAUNDRA L.JUHO LA, Secretary La Quinta Redevelopment Agency BIB] 07-20-1999-U01 09:59:17AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 06-U02 15-U02 1999-U02