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MINUTES
SEPTEMBER21, 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, Jerry Herman, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at the northwest corner
of Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Bermudas.
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 Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Minutes
of September 7, 1 999, as submitted Motion carried unanimously.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1999.
2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED JULY 31, 1999.
3. AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 FOR THE AFFORDABLE
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.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTURY CROWELL
COMMUNITIES AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING
EXCHANGING DIRT FROM THE FUTURE PARK SITE IN NORTH LA QUINTA
FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WESTWARD HO
DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET NORTH PARK).
Mr. Speer, Senior Engineer, advised that Century Crowell Communities is
requesting to use 107,000 cubic yards of dirt from the future North Park site
located at the northeast corner of Westward Ho Drive and Adams Street, in
exchange for a graded super-pad for the park site. He further advised that,
although the grading plan does takes the park master plan into consideration,
it's not to be considered a final grading plan.
In response to Board Member Pena, Mr. Speer confirmed that the City hasn't
moved forward with the park because of funding.
In response to Board Member Henderson, Mr. Speer confirmed that, although
the latest grading plan wouldn't be suitable for construction of the park, it's
sufficient for Council to approve removal of the dirt.
Board Member Sniff asked if there would be enough dirt to satisfy Century's
needs if 2-2 Y2 acres were reserved on the east side of the park for a sand dune.
Mr. Speer advised that the site has more dirt than the City needs, but an
answer to his question would require a better grading plan.
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In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Speer advised that a dust palliative
would be used to stabilize the dirt, and would be effective for 1 2-24 months,
depending on the type of application used.
Board Member Sniff reiterated his concern about preserving a natural sand dune
area in the City, and asked the Council to consider preserving an area in the
park site.
Board Member Henderson felt there needs to be a determination made as to
whether or not this site is appropriate for a natural sand dune or whether it
should be developed as a park, as the community has been led to believe would
happen for years. She found it hard to support Board Member Sniff?s request
in this particular neighborhood because of the growth in the area. She also
pointed out that the City has financially helped to preserve sand dunes on the
north side of 1-10 for the fringe-toed lizard. She felt the issue has merit, but not
in this location, noting that it would be difficult to maintain it in its natural state
because of blowing wind and children playing on it.
Board Member Pena felt that the residents in the area want to see it changed
into a park, and are opposed to any of it remaining as a sand dune. He felt it
would be a maintenance nightmare to try to keep it in its natural state.
In response to Board Member Adolph, Mr. Speer advised that approval to
remove the dirt will save the City approximately $200,000.
Chairman Perkins supported preservation of the desert wherever possible, but
felt a lot of time and effort has gone into determining what's best for this site.
In addition, he didn't believe that a sand dune in this site could be preserved in
its natural state without being torn apart by wind and/or children.
Board Member Sniff advised that he wasn't proposing that the park be
eliminated, but rather that the easterly section be preserved in its natural state.
He noted that the area north of 1-10 is not in La Quinta.
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MOTION It was moved by Board Members Pena/Adolph to approve the
concept of an Agreement between Century Crowell Communities and the City's
Redevelopment Agency RDA) to allow Century Crowell Communities to utilize
excess fill-dirt from the future North Community Park site in exchange for
completing a study complying with all necessary archaeological requirements to
complete grading of this site, development of the site rough grade, and the
stabilization of the disturbed area to the City's standard; and authorize the
Executive Director to sign the Agreement upon approval of the wording by the
Redevelopment Agency Attorney.
Board Member Pena felt that this would probably help speed up development
of the park, and would save the City a significant amount of money. He
supported preservation of the desert, but not in this location.
Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED JULY 31, 1999.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Pena/Sniff to receive and file the
Revenue & Expenditures Report dated July 31, 1999. Motion carried
unanimously.
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS None
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
PHYLLIS MANLEY, Deputy Secretary
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
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