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1993 03 16 RDA Minutes LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES MARCH 16, 1993 Regular meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Pena. PRESENT: Members Bangerter, McCartney, Perkins, Sniff, Chairman Pena. ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Members Sniff/Bangerter that the Minutes of February 16, 1993 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT WALTER STOCKMAN, Wes Development, advised that at the last meeting there was discussion regarding bridging the gap between what is allowed under the law in the affordable housing allowance. He and staff have agreed to a solution to share in the gap and work Out implementation of the agreement. In the process of working through the implementation, a better idea was struck which would re-categorize the two- or three-bedroom house as a three- or four- bedroom house by converting the living room to a bedroom by the use of a murphy bed. The Board needs to make a determination as to whether this idea is considered implementation or a change in the agreement and if it's considered a change, then the matter would need to be agendized. Ms. Honeywell, Agency Counsel, stated that because this issue was not on this agenda, it would have to be scheduled on the next agenda because Council is not authorized to discuss this matter other than directing staff to research it and place it on the next agenda. Chairman Pena asked if it could be added to the agenda as an emergency item. Ms. Honeywell advised if the Board technically found it to be an emergency item, they could add it, but she expressed concern about there being no staff research or input to implement any type of action. She suggested discussing it in closed session because it involves negotiations on the existing contract. Richard Crockett, La Quinta Properties, representing the low income program, commented that approximately four weeks ago it was decided to increase the subsidy which allowed for the close of escrow. It has now been another four weeks and it is unfair for those waiting to move in to these homes. BIB] 07-18-1996-U01 10:26:13AM-U01 RDAMIN-U02 03-U02 16-U02 1993-U02 BIB] 07-18-1996-U01 10:26:13AM-U01 RDAMIN-U02 03-U02 16-U02 1993-U02 BIB] 07-18-1996-U01 10:26:13AM-U01 RDAMIN-U02 03-U02 16-U02 1993-U02 BIB] 07-18-1996-U01 10:26:13AM-U01 RDAMIN-U02 03-U02 16-U02 1993-U02 BIB] 07-18-1996-U01 10:26:13AM-U01 RDAMIN-U02 03-U02 16-U02 1993-U02 Redevelopment Agency Minutes 2 March 16, 1993 MOTION It was moved by Members Sniff/Perkins to add discussion of the Wes contract to Closed Session as an emergency item. Motion carried with Member Bangerter abstaining. The A?Agency Board adjourned to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION a. Discussion of negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 La Quinta Canyon Center Development and Disposition and Development Agreement. Williams Development Corporation proposal for housing project including potential acquisition of properties in the Cove area. Wes Development proposal for acquisition of properties related to Stockman Development Companies. The Board reconvened with Agency Counsel announcing that the Board has concluded a Closed Session under Government Code 54956?8 concerning the added item, the Wes DDA, and has determined not to change the format that was agreed to the last time this issue was discussed. They do not wish to pursue the concept of a murphy bed which would create an additional bedroom in the unit. Mr. Stockman stated that this will cause a delay in the project until something mutually acceptable can be worked out. Presently, it is not economically viable to move forward with the closing of these units and requested that staff be directed to address this issue. BUSINESS SESSION 1. TRANSMITTAL OF SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS TO MERGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS NO.1 AND NO.2. Member Bangerter abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Ms. Honeywell asked Council if they had any questions relating to the conflict analysis. MOTION It was moved by Members Perkins/Sniff to receive and file Schedule of Actions to merge the Redevelopment Plans for La Quinta Redevelopment Projects Nos. 1 and 2 with fiscal review. Motion carried with Member Bangerter absent. 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He recommended contracting with Stevenson, Porto and Pierce in an amount not to exceed $33,070 which will be funded from the Consultant Services Fund for both project areas. In response to Member Mccartney, Mr. Herman advised that this firm has prepared numerous EIR's and is well qualified. Member McCartney believed that.it's important to not only consider the lowest bid, but also the quality of the product being produced because in the long run it could save money. Mr. Herman advised that this firm's quality of work and price are equal. Chairman Pena wished to stay in-valley whenever possible. MOTION It was moved by Members Sniff/McCartney to approve the Interim Executive Director's selection of Stevenson, Porto and Pierce as the environmental consultant at a cost not to exceed $33,070. Motion carried with Member Bangerter absent. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 16, 1993. MOTION It was moved by Members Sniff/McCartney that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. 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