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1999 09 07 RDA Minutesing -> 10 LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 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 legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) one potential litigation case. 2. Conference with Agency's real property negotiator, Thomas P. Genovese, 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 Washington Street and Miles Avenue. Property Owner/Negotiator: Richard Oliphant. The Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 pm. 3:00 P.M. Agency reconvened with no decision being made in Closed Session which requires reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act). PUBLIC COMMENT CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA MOTION It was moved by Board Members Adoiph/Pena to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Pena to approve the Minutes of August 3 and 17, 1999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:22:18PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 September 7, 1 999 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 17 & SEPTEMBER 7, 1999. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER?S REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 1999. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT TO CVWD FOR SEWER PURPOSES ACROSS THE SOUTHERLY PROPERTY LINE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE. MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES AND THE CITY REGARDING EXCHANGING EXCESS DIRT FROM A FUTURE PARK SITE IN NORTH LA QUINTA FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET NORTH PARK). Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that Century Crowell Communities has submitted a request to utilize some of the soil from the Agency?s property at Westward Ho Drive and Adams Street to supplement their project at Dune Palms Road north of Westward Ho Drive. They propose to stabilize the soil, pay for the archaeological study, and comply with all required monitoring and/or mitigation measures. In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Genovese, Executive Director, advised that a conceptual plan for the park has been approved, but is in the process of being revised. Board Member Sniff didn't feel that he could support the request due to the uncertainty of the plans for the park, and the fact that he proposed preservation of the sand dunes sometime ago as an historical site. Council Member Adolph recalled a discussion regarding preservation of a portion of the site in its natural state. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:22:18PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10Redevelopment Agency Minutes 3 September 7, 1 999 Board Member Pena felt that the dirt may be needed in the future to fill the large depression existing on the site. Board Member Henderson asked if there's any dirt available at Avenue 48 and Adams Street, to which Mr. Herman responded no. Board Member Pena noted that Stamko Development recently brought up the issue of a grade variation on that site. Board Member Henderson questioned the proposed park site being where the City wants to preserve a sand dune, noting that the area is becoming more populated and that people don't want blow sand in their neighborhood. Board Member Sniff pointed out that the soil can be stabilized. Board Member Henderson felt that would work only if people aren't allowed to get on it. In response to Board Member Pena, Mr. Herman advised that the request is for 1 07,000 cubic yards of soil. Board Member Henderson asked how much dirt is available on the site. Marty Butler, 1 535 South D Street, Suite 200, San Bernardino, of Century Crowell Communities, understood that there's approximately 1 50,000 cubic yards of dirt available. She agreed that the homeowners wouldn't want a sand dune with blowing sand adjacent to them. Mr. Genovese clarified that the Council did approve a conceptual plan for the park four or five years ago. Board Member Pena suggested a two-week continuance to get additional information. Board Member Henderson suggested that staff could perhaps come up with other potential sites for sand dune preservation. Mr. Genovese advised that there are some undulations in the conceptual plan that could perhaps be preserved, noting that a snow fence was installed to prevent the sand from blowing onto the adjacent school property. Robert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, felt that it's premature to scrape away dirt without knowing what it's going to look like. He also pointed out that there's BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:22:18PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10Redevelopment Agency Minutes 4 September 7, 1 999 been a lot of activity in the area since the conceptual plan was done, which may call for changes based on development. Mr. Genovese advised that staff could bring back the layout for the previous site, as well as some calculations based upon what engineering has already done. Board concurred. Board Member Sniff reiterated that the dirt can be stabilized, and he felt that it would be a major historical tragedy not to preserve a sand dune in its natural state. MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the matter of an agreement with Century Crowell Communities regarding the moving of dirt at Westward Ho Drive and Adams Street to September 21, 1999. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF A REQUEST RECEIVED FROM THE POST OFFICE FOR A GROUND LEASE FOR UP TO TWO YEARS FOR FOUR OF THE NINE LOTS OWNED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOCATED BETWEEN AVENIDA BERMUDAS, AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, AND AVENIDA NAVARRO. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the Post Office is requesting to use four of the Agency's nine lots at Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Bermudas to locate three modular units, which would be used for temporary facilities until their new facility is constructed. They propose to pave and fence the temporary facility. The lots have been used for parking for the Arts Festival in the past, and the Post Office is willing to staff the parking lot and allow it to be used if needed. He advised that upon the Agency's direction, staff will negotiate a lease and bring it back for consideration. Board Member Henderson commented on the Post Office's commitment to construct a new facility, and felt that the City should support their efforts in making this possible. She also felt that the City should let them know that it wishes to retain a facility in The Village, and she supported their request. In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that most likely the Post Office will want to use chain link fencing. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:22:18PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10 Redevelopment Agency Minutes 5 September 7, 1 999 Board Member Adolph suggested using landscaping around the fence to improve the aesthetics of it. Board Member Pena noted that it could be made a requirement of the lease. He also pointed out that another lot now exists near the Senior Center. In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that the lease agreement can be extended if the new facility is not completed within the two-year period. He further advised that removal of the asphalt after the lease expires can be included in the negotiations of the contract. Board concurred on requiring landscaping, and on removal of the asphalt being at the Agency's discretion at the end of the lease. Chairman Perkins advised that he wouldn't support putting the modular units at the proposed location, because the City is preparing to improve the aesthetics of the area, and he felt that there are other lots available that could be used. Board Member Sniff asked how much property was needed, to which Mr. Herman responded 20,000 sq. ft. Board Member Sniff believed that the lot near the Senior Center is 1 5,000 sq. ft. and suggested looking at that. Board Member Henderson stated that her initial reaction was also negative, but felt that two years would pass quickly, and that the facility's commitment to the community to stay in The Village would create some synergy. Board Member Pena noted that many of the modular units now look like permanent structures, and that the Chamber of Commerce building has a chain link fence around it. Chairman Perkins was concerned about getting the modular units removed once they're on site. Board Member Sniff suggested having staff look at other potential sites and to bring back additional information in two weeks. The Board expressed their support in keeping the Post Office in The Village. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:22:18PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10Redevelopment Agency Minutes 6 September 7, 1 999 DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 1999. MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated June 30, 1999. Motion carried unanimously. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS? ITEMS The Agency recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P. M. PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY OF LA QUINTA 1. APPROVAL OF A HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE SPANOS COMPANY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET AND NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF ADAMS STREET AND AVENUE 48. APPLICANT: THE SPANOS COMPANY. The Chairman declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed Affordable Housing Agreement is for 20 units of a 200-unit apartment complex on 1 4.4 acres located on the east side of Adams Street and north of Avenue 48. The affordable housing units will be rented to low and moderate-income households for a period of 30 years. The Spanos Corporation will exchange a 1 0-acre site in Lake La Quinta for the subject 1 4.4-acre site that the Agency owns, and the Agency will provide $300,000 in financial assistance to facilitate the 20 affordable housing units. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:22:18PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10Redevelopment Agency Minutes 7 September 7, 1 999 Emily Hemphill, 777 E. Tahquitz, Suite 328, Palm Springs, attorney with Seizer Ealy Hemphill & Blasdel and representing the applicant, clarified that approximately $87,000 of the financial assistance is payment for equalizing the value of the two lands. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Chairman declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. RA 99-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE SPANOS CORPORATION AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. MOTION It was moved by Board Members Henderson/Pena to adopt Resolution No. RA 99-07 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, PHYLLIS MANLEY, Deputy S La Quinta Redevelopment Agency BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:22:18PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 RDAMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02