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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Testimony - RDA Project Areas CITY OF PALM DESERT / PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT REQUEST: RECEIVE AND FILE PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE PROGRESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS SUBMITTED BY: DAVID YRIGOYEN, DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT/HOUSING DATE: MAY 24, 2007 CONTENTS: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency's Five-Year Implementation Plan Mid Process Report Recommendation: By Minute Motion, that the Agency open the public hearing on the Five-Year Implementation Plan Mid Process review, receive testimony, and close the public hearing. Executive Summarv: The process, held pursuant to redevelopment law, simply requires that a hearing be held to receive testimony regarding the progress of the five-year plan. No action is required, simply receive and file the plan report. Discussion: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490, all agencies with existing redevelopment projects were to adopt a Five-Year Implementation Plan by December 31, 2004. The Agency adopted the Agency's Five-Year Implementation Plan on November 18, 2004. In addition, there is a requirement to hold a public hearing to receive testimony from the public for the purpose of"Evaluating Progress of the Redevelopment Project Areas". The law states that, "Every agency, at least once within the five-year term of the plan, shall conduct a public hearing and hear testimony of all interested parties for the purpose of reviewing the redevelopment plan and the corresponding implementation plan for each redevelopment project within the jurisdiction and evaluating the progress of the redevelopment project. The hearing required by this subdivision shall take place no earlier than two years and no later than three years after the adoption of the implementation plan. An agency may hold one hearing for two or more project areas if those project areas are included within the same implementation plan." G:\rdaWrla Scott\Word Files\Reports\Mid Year Review of the Five Year Plan-2007-Final.doc Staff Report Five-Year Implementation Plan Page 2 May 24, 2007 A notice of pubic hearing must be published at least once a week for three successive weeks and must be posted in the project area. There is no specific procedure for the hearing, and no formal action is required. The hearing is an opportunity to review the Redevelopment Plan and the Five-Year Implementation Plan, along with the progress that the Agency has made towards alleviating blight in the project areas. The attached report outlines the progress the Agency has made towards the accomplishments of the five-year plan. Submitted by: CITY COUNCIL ACTIOIti: APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED� � O�IiE�,2 �..-..--.. ,.� p �` MEETING DATE -Q David Yr' en AYES: Direct of Redevelopment/Housing NOES: � ABSENT: �(/ � aks ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY• 4riginal on� le w City C].�rk'� Office Approval: � ,� �� P�I lr� � �L.� BY RDA , J ti cCarthsy, C velopment ON ,,�--, a�_�r� t � > �� VERIFIED BY � 7� � z� � Carlos L. Orteg , Execu ' Dir ctor �rigina� on fil ith City C 's Office G:\rdaWrla Scott\Word Files\Reports\Mid Year Review of the Five Year Plan-2007-Final.doc Staff Report Five-Year Implementation Plan Page 3 May 24, 2007 I. PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MID PROCESS REPORT A. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 FRED WARING DRIVE Road widening from San Pablo to Deep Canyon and Highway 111 to Fair Haven, as well as, the landscape for the strip park was completed. The widening of Fred Waring Drive, in Project Area 4, from finro lanes to three was completed in 2005. EI PASEO AND HIGHWAY III LAND DEVELOPMENT (ENTRADA DEL PASEO The Entrada site improvements and botanical gardens were completed. One pad has been sold with a restaurant opening November 2003. The 8,200 square foot Visitor's Center was completed and opened in 2004. The Chamber of Commerce/Community Building is currently under construction and is expected to be complete by the first quarter of 2008. IMPROVE PALMS TO PINES EAST The entire development was renovated. The renovation included facade enhancement, business infill, public parking improvements, landscape and lighting. The Agency is partnering with a private development entity to accomplish the improvement plan. The renovation is 85% complete. PORTOLA AVENUE BRIDGE AND WIDENING OF STREET Began construction of a new 447-foot long four-lane bridge over Whitewater Channel between Quicksilver Drive and Magnesia Falls. The bridge will improve safety by improving the stopping sight distance, and will eliminate any closures during heavy rainstorms that occurred in the past. The project is currently over 75% complete. GUdaWha Scott\Word Files\Reports\Mid Year Review of the Five Year Pian-2007-Finai doc Staff Report Five-Year Implementation Plan Page 4 May 24, 2007 LIVING DESERT PARKING LOT Purchased an easement to provide public parking for the utilization of environmental and cultural programming at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, as well as access to recreational activities. UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING HIGHWAY 74, PALMA VILLAGE OTHER AREAS WITHIN PROJECT AREA a) Utility undergrounding at Highway 74 was completed. Pole removal was completed in 2003. b) Completed the undergrounding of all utilities for 265 residences in the Silver Spur Ranch Assessment District. c) The Highlands Assessment District is in the process of undergrounding utilities for 123 residences. This should be complete by the end of the first quarter of 2008. PROJECT AREA N0.2 ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR NORTH SPHERE RECREATION Parks/community open space is being integrated and developed as the University Village undergoes finalization of development. INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG GERALD FORD, PORTOLA, MONTEREY, AND DINAH SHORE (SECTION 29 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT) This area is in the Section 29 Assessment District. The developers are in the process of completing the infrastructure as part of the development of the district. Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds are being issued in April 2007 to finance a portion of the infrastructure costs. PROJECT AREA NO. 3 PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY PER AGREEMENT The reimbursement has been paid annually, as per the agreement with the County of Riverside. G1rdaUlna Scolt�Word Fi1es\RepoRs\Mid Vear Review of the Five Year Plan-2007-Final.doc Staff Report Five-Year Implementation Plan Page 5 May 24, 2007 PROJECT AREA N0.4 ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL PARK Finalization of park master plan, construction is going well and park should be completed by June 30, 2007. WARNER TRAIL STORM DRAIN Storm drains were installed at Warner Trail. This infrastructure was to facilitate the conveyance of storm water in Project Area 4 into the Whitewater Channel. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE Granted a loan to the University of California, Riverside for infrastructure and commencement of construction on the educational facility to be located in the City of Palm Desert, but service the entire Coachella Valley and surrounding Desert Communities. B. HOUSING PALM VILLAGE APARTMENTS (A.K.A. SANTA ROSA II) The Agency acquired the 12-unit project and the adjacent two parcels in order to create a larger project of approximately 36 units. It is currently nearing completion. It will consist of very low and low-income households. The units will remain affordable for 55 yrs. 40-ACRE DEVELOPMENT The Agency acquired 40 acres for the development of single-family and multi-family Housing units. The 40-acre site is being used as follows: a) Hovley Gardens Apartments A 162-unit, two-story 12 building, multi-family affordable housing project, which was completed in 2003. G trda�Ana Scott\Word Files\Reports\Mid Year Review of the Five Year Plan-2007-Final.doc Staff Report Five-Year Implementation Plan Page 6 May 24, 2007 b) Falcon Crest - Single-Family Housing Consists of 93 new single-family homes to remain affordable for 45 years. Model homes were opened in February 2007, and the project is expected to be fully complete by early 2008. c) La Rocca Villas - Senior Citizen Housing Consists of 27 new senior apartments to remain affordable for 55 years. The goal is to be fully completed by the end of 2007. d) Self-Help The Agency will designate a section of site for self-help housing and will go out with a request for proposals to non-profit agencies for the construction of these units. LAGUNA PALMS APARTMENTS Acquired an existing multi-family complex that posed substandard conditions. Property has been undergoing interior and exterior renovations. Completed tree removal project. Underwent utility undergrounding to update electrical plan, gas service lines, and phone and cable conduits forthe entire complex. Inquiring as to photovoltaic energy possibilities. Renovations are in progress and is expected to be completed by early 2008, which will include facade, roofs, and site improvements. Units are to remain affordable for 55 years. CALIFORNIA VILLAS APARTMENTS � Acquired as an existing multi-family complex that posed substandard conditions. Property has been undergoing interior and exterior renovations. To date, the interiors of 120 units have been completely upgraded with the remaining units to be completed by late 2007. Phase "A" improvements for the exterior element renovations were completed in early 2007. Exterior items that have been completed are block window infill, utility room building demolition, re-plumbing of existing water heaters, new roof replacement, dual pane low "e" window replacement, and exterior texture. Inquiring about photovoltaic solar energy, and other energy conservations implementations. Under current renovations, several energy efficient items have been incorporated. Phase B site improvements are scheduled to begin in the third GVdaWla Scott\Word Files\Reports\M�d Year Review of the Five Year Plan-2007-Final.doc Staff Report Five-Year Implementation Plan Page 7 May 24, 2007 quarter of 2007. Phase B will include drought tolerant landscape and a maintenance facility. Units to remain affordable for 55 years. COUNTRY VILLAGE APARTMENTS Acquired the 66-unit property on September 30, 2005, in order to improve the property's deteriorated state and transition to affordable units. Improvements made to date have addressed Health & Safety issues as well as laundry room upgrades, and exterior lighting. Certifications of applications submitted by existing tenants have been reviewed for eligibility. The Agency is seeking professional services to assist in assessing the existing condition of the property and in evaluating the development potential for the property. After completion of the site renovations, these units will remain affordable for 55 years. CANDLEWOOD APARTMENTS Acquired the 30-unit property in August 2006 in order to eliminate their "at risk" status. The property was originally constructed under a HUD HAP Contract, that had an expiration date of July 31, 2006, and in order to preserve the units as affordable, the Agency was authorized to acquire the complex. ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM Provided financial assistance for the acquisition of substandard homes and rehabilitation in order to resale to very low, low, and moderate-income households and preserve affordable housing availability. During 2006, finro (2) homes, referred to as San Marino Property and Goleta Property, were assisted through this program and rehabilitated to bring both homes to code standards and make them available for homeownership for a moderate and a very low-income family. DESERT ROSE Staff assists current owners in Desert Rose when they desire to sell their home. The three to four bedroom homes size range from 1,100 to 1,300 square feet and include attached and detached units. A waiting fist has been established with households that desire to purchase homes within Desert Rose. When a home becomes available,the appropriate size household and income is selected from the list to pre-qualify. G:�rtlaWrla Scott�Word Files\Reports�Mid Year Review of the Five Year Plan-2007-Final.doc Staff Report Five-Year Implementation Plan Page 8 May 24, 2007 The Agency provides financial assistance for eligible households to acquire resales at Desert Rose. Since sell-out, there have been 95 homes resold within the development. The current sales prices are between$106,700 and $127,400. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The program has been successful, and continues to offer a variety of grants and loans to very low, low, and moderate income households, and has grown dramatically, improving homes and neighborhoods throughout Palm Desert. This program has helped households that would otherwise not be available to maintain and improve the current housing condition, or help with code violations. To date, 200 loans and grants have been made. In addition, due to the growing demand of the program, the Agency has contracted Rancho Housing Alliance as the Program Administrator to manage the program. DEVELOPER INCENTIVES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING The Agency continues to provide financial assistance when necessary and appropriate to secure restricted covenants on private development of new single-family and multi-family housing units. COMPLIANCE PLAN PROGRAM Programs identified and are anticipated for implementation that are under development by Agency staff are Mortgage Subsidy Program, Rental Subsidy Program, and Homebuyers Program. These programs will be offered to homeowners and owners of multi-family rental properties for very- low, low and moderate-income households. Assistance for these programs will be provided directly by the Agency. G:VdaWrla Scott\Word Files\Reports\Mid Year Review of the Five Year Plan-2007-Final.doc Legal Notice - PH 04/24/07 5 Yr. Implementation Plan Page 1 of 1 Martinez, Gloria From: Moeller, Charlene [CMOELLER@palmspri.gannett.com] Sent: Tuesday,April 24,2007 1:01 PM To: Martinez, Gloria. Subject: RE: Legal Notice -PH 04/24/07 5 Yr. Implementation Plan O Ad recieved and will publish on date(s) requested. Charlene Moeller Public Notice Customer Service Rep. (760)778-4578,Fax f 760)778-4731 Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 pm. DeSel't SUt1 leQals@thedesertsun.com 8� Desert Post Weekly dpwlegalsC�lthedesertsun.com The Valley's#1 Source in News 8 Advertising! -----Original Message----- From: gmartinez@ci.palm-desert.ca.us [mailto:gmartinez@ci.palm-desert.ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 12:13 PM To: charlene.moeller@desertsun.com Cc: mhunt@ci.palm-desert.ca.us; blongman@ci.palm-desert.ca.us; ascott@ci.palm-desert.ca.us Subject: Legal Notice - PH 04/24/07 5 Yr. Implementation Plan PLEASE PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING: NOTICE OF JO/NT PUBLIC HEARING To Receive Testimony Pursuant to Sec. 33490(c)of the H8�S Code Regarding the Five-Year(5 Yr.) Implementation Plan of the PD Redevelopment Age�cy THREE TIMES IN THE DESERT SUN Thursday, May 3, Thursday, May 10, and Thursday, May 17, 2007 «PH 052407 -5 Yr Implmntatn Pln.doc» Thank you, Charlenell �1. Gloria�lartinez 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 (760) 346-061 1 Ext. 354 gmartinez@ci.palm-desert.ca.us 4/24/2007 NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to receive testimony pursuant to Section� 33490 (c) of the Health and Safety Code regarding the Five-Year Implementation Plan of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency adopted by said body in November of 2004. The Five-Year Implementation Plan, and the Redevelopment Plans of the Agency's four project areas, will be on file and available for public examination and copying at a cost not-to-exceed the cost of the duplication at the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, as of May 10, 2007, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The time, date and place of such hearing shall be as follows: Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: May 24, 2007 Place: City Council Chambers Palm Desert City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 All interested agencies, groups, and persons wishing to comment on the Implementation Plan and the Redevelopment Plans are invited to do so by appearing at the above set public hearing and/or submitting written comments at the address above prior to the public hearing. Date: April 24, 2007 RACHELLE D. KLASS , CITY CL RK /SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY C:Wocuments and Settlngs�martinezlLocal Sattings\Temporary Intemel Filas\OLKB\Five Yr ImplementaGon Plan jlpubhrgnfs-Nolice-2007.doc