1999 12 07 RDA Minutesd_ LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
DECEMBER 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. Potential anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
one case.
2. 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 northeast corner
of Eisenhower Drive and Calle Tampico. Property OwneriNegotiator: RGC.
3. 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 generally located north of
Avenida Montezuma and east of Avenida Bermudas; and property located
southeast of the intersection of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas, Assessor
Parcel Numbers 773-076-002,003,004, 005,006,007, 010,011,012,013;
773-077-013, 014; 773-078-005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 016, 017, 023; 770-
121-001, 002, 003. Property Owner/Negotiators are: Lewis Brothers, Franz
and Eileen Lube, Lewis Campagna, Audrey Ostrowsky, Donald and Julie Parker,
Mary Burns, Robert and Angela Friedman, Sandra Hoech, George Berkey and
Associates, and the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency.
The Agency recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 7:00 pm.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Pena to approve the Minutes of
November 16, 1999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 7, 1999.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF ASSESSMENT/SEWER HOOK-UP FEE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
PROJECT 99-04 AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE
OF COMPLETION.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD REORGANIZATION:
A. SELECTION OF CHAIR
B. SELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Adolph to appoint Board
Member Henderson as Chair of the Redevelopment Agency. Motion carried
unanimously.
Nominations were opened for Vice Chair with Board Members Perkins and
Adolph being nominated.
MOTION It was moved by Board Members Sniff/Henderson to close
nominations. Motion carried unanimously.
The result of balloting was as follows:
Board Member Adolph voted for Board Member Adolph
Board Member Pena voted for Board Member Adolph
Board Member Perkins voted for Board Member Perkins
Board Member Sniff voted for Board Member Perkins
Chairman Henderson voted for Board Member Perkins
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MOTION It was moved by Board Member Sniff and seconded by Chairman
Henderson to appoint Board Member Perkins as Vice Chair of the
Redevelopment Agency. Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS? ITEMS None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO SELL REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 52-365 AVENIDA MARTINEZ BY AND BETWEEN
MARY MCCRUMB AND THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
The Chairman declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:45 p.m.
There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City
CIerk?s Department.
There being no requests to speak, the Chairman declared the PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSED at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION It was moved by Board Member Sniff and seconded by Chairman
Henderson to approve the sale of Agency property located at 52-365 Avenida
Martinez to maintain an affordable housing unit in Project Area No. 1 for a
purchase price of $85,000 and authorize the Executive Director to execute the
necessary documents to complete the property sale. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Agency recessed to the City Council meeting.
The Agency meeting was reconvened at 8:25 p.m. with Chairman Henderson
presiding.
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STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1.
Assistant City Manager Weiss advised that as part of the FY 1 999/2000
Economic Development Plan activity for exploring the feasibility of a Business
Rehabilitation Loan Program, staff has developed a Draft Business Improvement
Grant Program for assisting business formation and expansion. Grants for up
to $10,000 would be allowed for reimbursement of costs associated with
facade improvements, site improvements, and demolition, and would require a
1 0% match by the applicant. Staff recommended that each project be reviewed
by the Architectural & Landscape Review Committee, which would require
changing of the ordinance. Staff further recommended that the program begin
July 1,2000, with a budget of $125,000 $100,000 in grants and $25,000 for
administration).
In response to Board Member Sniff, Mr. Weiss advised that the program would
be for Redevelopment Project Area No.1 The Village).
Board Member Sniff felt it?s a good idea, but questioned how much could be
accomplished with $10,000, and suggested increasing the amount to $1 5,000.
Board Member Pena asked how the 10% matching funds would be regulated.
Mr. Weiss advised that the applicant would have to show the cost of the project
and then the grant would be provided as a reimbursement.
Chairman Henderson felt a lot of the businesses would not have the funds to
pay the costs up front, and suggested that part of the grant be paid when 50%
of the project is completed and the balance paid when it?s done.
Board Member Perkins suggested working with a job estimate where the
applicant pays 1 0% of the estimated costs and the Agency paying 90%, and
then make adjustments to their share of the costs at the end of the project if
it?s necessary.
Chairman Henderson supported increasing the amount up to $1 5,000.
Board Member Pena noted that lndio had a similar program, and suggested
finding out how it worked.
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Chairman Henderson suggested making the loans available for sewer hook-up
as well.
Agency concurred.
Chairman Henderson questioned the necessity for every project to be reviewed
by the Architectural & Landscape Review Committee.
Board Member Adolph agreed that $10,000 is not enough, and noted that at
that amount, $100,000 will only fund 10 projects.
Board Member Pena felt that first-come, first-served" is the best way to go
with a pilot program.
Board Member Adolph felt it would be nice to direct the grants toward
aesthetics improvements.
The Agency recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1.
The Agency meeting was reconvened by Chairman Henderson. City Attorney
Honeywell announced no decisions were made pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the
Government Code Brown Act).
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
JUNE S. GREEK, Agency Secretary
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
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