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2001 04 17 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Pe~a. PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with labor negotiators Ski Harrison, Mark Weiss, and John Ruiz regarding negotiation with the La Quinta City Employees Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Meet and Confer Process. 2. Conference with labor negotiators Ski Harrison and Thomas P. Genovese regarding salary and benefit adjustments for management, contract management, and confidential employees pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Meet and Confer Process. 3. Conference with legal counsel - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - pending litigation, Coachella Valley Water District v. City of La Quinta, Riverside Superior Court Case No. INC010827. 4. Conference with legal counsel - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - pending litigation, Conserve Our Village Environment, Kimberly Bird V. City of La Quinta, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. INC021658. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. The City Council meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act). Mayor PeSa led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Council Minutes 2 April 17, 2001 PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Francis, P. O. Box 777, Executive Director of La Quinta Arts Foundation, presented the 2001 Arts Festival Poster to the City. Lucia Moran, P. O. Box 1305, of the Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby, spoke regarding the success of the event and presented a poster signed by all the participants. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA City Manager Genovese advised of the need to remove Consent Item No. 6 from the City Council Agenda and add as Consent Item No. 5 to the Redevelopment Agency agenda. Council Member Perkins requested Consent Item No. 10 be moved to Business Item No. 7. Mayor Pe~a requested Consent Item No. 9 be pulled for separate action. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to amend the agenda as requested. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS Cathedral City Council Member and SCAG Regional Council Member Greg Pettis gave a brief presentation on the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) Partnership with Coachella Valley cities and stressed the importance of involvement. WRI'I-FEN CORRESPONDENCE - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of April 3, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Joint City Council and Planning Commission Minutes of April 4, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 3 April 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 17, 2001. 2. TRANSMITrAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2001. 3. TRANSMITFAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2001, AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2001. 4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE COVE OASIS TRAIL HEAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE II. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-36) 5. APPROVAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR HISTORIC/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION PLAN, HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT, AND REVISED HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE. 6. REMOVED - SEE CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA. 7. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE KEITH COMPANIES FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO CALLE TAMPICO, PARK AVENUE, AND AVENUE 50. 8. APPROVAL OF AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR PAVEMENT RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION ON WASHINGTON STREET AND EISENHOWER DRIVE. 9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 24197, MONTICELLO, CENTURY HOMES. (See separate action below.) 10. SEE BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 7. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item Nos. 6, 9, and 10 and with Item No. 4 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 2001-36. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-41. City Council Minutes 4 April 17, 2001 CONSENT ITEM NO. 9 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2001-37 granting conditional approval of a final map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 24197, Monticello, Century Homes, Inc. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSTAINING. MINUTE ORDER NO, 2001-42. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO MEET WITH THE CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF JOINT INTEREST. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Pe~a and Council Member Henderson volunteered to represent the City Council at the meeting. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to appoint Mayor Pe~a and Council Member Henderson to attend a joint meeting with the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-43. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PLANS FOR THE LIBRARY AND APPOINTMENT OF A CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the RFP is for "conceptual" plans. Council Members Sniff and Adolph volunteered to serve on the Consultant Selection Committee. City Council Minutes 5 April 17, 2001 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the distribution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for conceptual architectural design plans for the library and appoint Tom Hartung, Jerry Herman, Dodie Horvitz, Chris Vogt and Council Members Sniff and Adolph (as participating members) to serve on the Consultant Selection Committee. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-44. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER TO ADD A PUBLIC SOUND SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL ENHANCEMENTS TO CALLE ESTADO AND AVENIDA LA FONDA, PROJECT NO. 98-19 A & B AND PROTOTYPICAL STREET. Mayor Pe~a abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff voiced concern about merchants using the sound system because of the potential for noise pollution. Council Member Adolph agreed and stated he was concerned speakers on the light poles would detract from the light fixture design. Mr. Vogt advised the speaker design and placement can be brought back to Council for approval prior to installation. Council Member Perkins suggested Iow energy lighting be used for energy conservation. Council Member Henderson concurred and stated she didn't have a problem with the sound system, she questioned the speaker placement and Mr. Vogt advised placing speakers in the light poles would require modifications to the poles. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt confirmed staff will bring back a sketch of the speaker design. Council Member Henderson stated she anticipates a lot of activities in the village wherein the sound system could be used and agreed the use should be regulated. She also supported the improvements onAvenida La Fonda. City Council Minutes 6 April 17, 2001 Mayor Pro Tern Sniff agreed with having a policy for use of the sound system and supported moving forward with the improvements. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to approve contract change orders in an amount not to exceed $17,750 to provide design and installation of a public sound system on Calle Estado and approve a contract change order in an amount not to exceed $65,674 to provide installation of electrical infrastructure in Avenida La Fonda from Avenida Bermudas to Desert Club Drive in the Village Commercial District and taking into account Council's comments on the speaker locations, volume, usage of the sound system, and Iow-level, energy-efficient lighting. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-45. 4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SPECIAL SALES EVENTS (GARAGE SALES). Building & Safety Director Hartung presented a brief staff report. Council Member Sniff suggested a $10 fee to cover costs. Mayor Pe~a concurred. Council Member Henderson stated although she didn't support charging a fee initially, she feels it is acceptable and reasonable and is satisfied with staff's recommendation for a $5 fee to cover the costs. Council Member Perkins agreed with charging a $10 fee. Council Member Adolph stated he didn't have a problem with charging a $5 or $10 fee. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SPECIAL SALE EVENTS (GARAGE SALES). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-38 as submitted (establishing a $10.00 fee). Motion carried with Council Member Henderson voting NO. City Council Minutes 7 April 17, 2001 5. CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE EXTENSION FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC, AND THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION RESULTING IN THE AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE SUM OF $1,000 PER YEAR. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Pe~a stressed the importance of making sure the U. S. Postal Service understands the City needs a new post office. Council Member Adolph commented on the lack of landscaping at the post office. Mayor Pe~a suggested the property owner be encouraged to apply for a Commercial Property Improvement Program Grant. Community Development Director Herman stated staff will contact the property owner about the landscaping. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to approve an extension of a sublease between the City of La Quinta and the United States Postal Service. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO, 2001-46. 6. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Mayor Peha abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. ORDINANCE NO. 355 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2001-098 ASSIGNING GOLF COURSE AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 280 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND MONROE STREET (VILLAGE AT THE PALMS). City Council Minutes 8 April 17, 2001 It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No. 355 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Mayor Pro Tern Sniff NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pe~a ABSTAIN: None 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR A SIDEWALK FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 1 1 FROM POINT HAPPY TO THE CLIFFHOUSE RESTAURANT. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Council Member Perkins questioned the need and safety of placing a sidewalk in that location. Council Member Adolph noted Indian Wells residents might want to use the sidewalk to access the Point Happy area. Council Member Perkins questioned why the City should be financially involved with something the developers want and voiced concern that further cutting back the rock face would destroy the ambiance of the mountain. He tated he could not support a sidewalk in that location. Council Member Henderson noted the Point Happy development did not want the sidewalk and was not conditioned to participate in the costs. The Cliffhouse Restaurant was conditioned to pay 30% of the costs, leaving the City with 70% of the costs, should it decide to go forward. She didn't have a problem with the Cliffhouse paying for the design and engineering costs instead of the City. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize staff to distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional design services for a sidewalk on the north side of Highway 111 between Point Happy and the Cliffhouse Restaurant. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO, 2001-47, City Council Minutes 9 April 17, 2001 STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF FACILITY USE POLICIES. Council Member Henderson stated she understood staff has requested this item be continued but wished to note the residents near the Adams Park are disappointed with the continuance and are anxious to see park policies adopted. City Manager Genovese advised this item will be on the next agenda. Council concurred to take up Study Session Item No. 3 at this time. 3. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001/2002 THROUGH 2005/2006. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, Finance Director Falconer stated the Infrastructure Improvement Project for $150,000 is no longer needed given the current improvements in the village. Council Member Henderson wished to see medians considered for Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue to address the ingress/egress concerns there. She understood developer bonds were in place to construct the medians and suggested filling the medians with rock instead of landscaping to reduce maintenance costs. Mr. Vogt stated staff could look at the sufficiency of the bonds and any applicable Developer impact Fees (DIF) to install the medians if Council wishes to add that project to the CIP. Council concurred. Council Member Henderson supported eliminating the Putting Green Course Project and suggested placing a couple of signature holes on the Civic Center Campus, as long as it does not delay the project. She noted artificial turf would reduce maintenance costs. City Council Minutes 10 April 17, 2001 Mr. Vogt stated it's feasible to obtain a cost from the contractor if a design is completed. He said staff can minimize the throw away by putting it in grass areas. Mayor Pe~a supported placing a couple of putting holes on the campus with natural turf. Council Member Henderson noted the campus is intended to be a passive area and that pressure may arise from the community to use the grass area for other activities if it's not already utilized. She commented on the plans for a historical landmark at the Cove Oasis for the Hammer Palm Trees and suggested an additional historical landmark at the Burkett homestead site on Washington Street. Council Member Sniff stated he did not support placing putting holes on the Civic Center Campus. Council Member Adolph voiced concern about losing the original concept for the campus and the putting holes not fitting into the design. Council Member Perkins suggested the possibility of considering putting holes in the future but didn't support them at this time. In response to Council Member Sniff, City Manager Genovese advised the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center under Additional Projects was added to the CIP two to three years ago at the request of City Council. Council Member Sniff wished to see that item deferred. Council concurred. Mayor Pe~a left the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Council Member Henderson suggested, in reference to the obelisk project, that obelisks (28-30) be placed along Eisenhower Drive and noted the costs will most likely exceed $25,000. Mr. Vogt stated the projected cost is $45,000 to $50,000. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff supported increasing the funding amount for the obelisks not to exceed $50,000. Council concurred. City Council Minutes 11 April 17, 2001 In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt confirmed the elimination of projects will not affect upgrading of the streets. Council Member Perkins supported adding medians as long as there are no additional costs to the City. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt stated there is no projection at this time as to when the long term plan to fill missing sidewalk links will be completed. He stated the approximately $400,000 shortfall last year for landscape and lighting maintenance is expected to increase this year. Mr. Falconer advised currently the Landscape & Lighting Assessment Fee is approximately $36/EDU and to break even, should be over $50/EDU. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt confirmed the Montero Estates Sound Wall Project is projected to cost $900,000. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt stated in FY 2001/2002 the design and feasibility studies, right-of-way takes, and upgrading of CEQA documents will be done for the Phase II Jefferson Street Improvements but probably not the construction. He confirmed the $13 million is the bottom line and would not be spent during FY 2001/2002. In response to Council Member Adolph, Community Services Director Horvitz advised proper equipment, such as dasherboards, are needed in order to have a roller hockey program. She further stated Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District will not remove the basketball courts from the Frances Hack Park until courts are installed elsewhere in the village area. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt confirmed a warrant analysis will be done prior to installation of a traffic signal at Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52. Council Member Henderson questioned a traffic signal helping at that intersection because most of the traffic turns right. Council Member Adolph asked about Street Improvement Project 2001-13 and New Fire Station Project 2001-15. City Council Minutes 12 April 17, 2001 Mr. Vogt advised the Street Improvement Project is for raised medians without landscaping, additional lanes, and curbs and gutter with reimbursement by developer yet to be determined. As for the new fire station project, design and property acquisition will be done the first year and construction the second year. Council Member Adolph noted the first step is to determine a location for the fire station. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt stated the fire station was not included in the DIF previously because of debate over whether or not the Fire Department could do a separate assessment to build the facility. The BIA's problem at that time was funding a fire engine with the fee. He advised the new fire station project will be brought back to Council after meeting with the BIA and an analysis is completed. In response to Council Member Adolph, Community Development Director Herman confirmed a church project is proposed at Westward Ho and Dune Palms Road. He said the project will be conditioned to bond for their share of improvements, including a traffic signal, at that intersection. Mr. Vogt advised that traffic signal is identified for funding in the DIF. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt confirmed there will be a meandering sidewalk and small landscape area along the wall currently under construction at the Sagebrush and Saguaro area. Council Member Perkins wished to make sure there's sufficient space across the street for landscaping of that sound wall. Mr. Vogt responded there's approximately 12 feet of right-of-way on the west side of the street. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff noted the issue of the DIF and the new fire station and the lighting and landscaping issue need to be brought back to Council at an early date. Council Member Perkins commented on the importance of selecting a location for the fire station. City Council Minutes 13 April 17, 2001 In summary, Mr. Vogt stated staff will look into the feasibility of adding medians without landscaping on Miles Avenue and Fred Waring Drive and historical landmarks for the Hammer Palm Trees and the Burkett property. Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center and Putting Green Course will be removed from the additional project list and funding for the annual obelisk program will be increased to $50,000 for street identification on Eisenhower Drive (28-30). 2. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT 2001/2002 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Assistant City Manager Weiss and Consultant Frank Spevacek presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Spevacek explained the reasons the City is requiring a higher return on investments. Council Member Henderson questioned the Commercial Property Improvement Program being used for new construction. Mr. Weiss explained the purpose is to have a less complex program available for small businesses, such as restaurants that have inquired about locating in the village but never followed up with an application. He stated staff will be proposing changes to the program next year to define it more as a loan program instead of grant program. Council Member Henderson stated she was willing to consider it. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Weiss advised approximately $100,000 of the $150,000 Commercial Property Improvement Program fund has been used. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff suggested setting aside $250,000 for a business development loan program to aid businesses wanting to locate in the village. Mr. Weiss stated staff would need to explore how that would compete or cooperate with other loan programs. City Council Minutes 14 April 17, 2001 In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Weiss stated the Point Happy development is looking at options that might include hotel uses, in lieu of previously-proposed uses. He advised some of the City's assistance would go toward addressing the parking issue. Mr. Herman confirmed the applicant is exploring options to revise the Specific Plan which was approved for retail and office space. Council Member Henderson commented on the need to use current numbers in the EDP wherever possible. She wished to retain the Live/Work Housing in the EDP for now. Council concurred. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Weiss confirmed information contained in the EDP from the Sedway Market Report is qualified and the time frames shortened where applicable. He noted the market analysis will need to be updated in the near future. Council Member Henderson suggested finding out what the public will allow the City to do with the property at the top of the cove and stated she supported restoring it to its natural state if it is not going to be used otherwise. Council Member Perkins suggested mailing a survey to find out how the residents feel about it. Council concurred. Council Member Henderson noted a reference to the Bermuda Dunes area should be removed under Annexation Opportunities and suggested adding "enhanced equestrian opportunities" at the end of the paragraph. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff suggested ipcluding a reference to maintain as much natural land as possible. Council concurred with including both additions. Council Member Henderson suggested adjusting the dollar amount under Village Streetscape Project and changing "construction in the village" under Construction Updates to "businesses in the village." Council Member Perkins suggested continuing the sentence with "as well as other appropriate areas of La Quinta." City Council Minutes 15 April 17, 2001 Council Member Adolph stressed the importance of following the EDP's reference to environmental compatibility of projects. He suggested adding the new fire station as a possible location under Miles/Washington Property. In regard to Infomercial and Commercials for Television, he felt the City should be prepared to market new commercial businesses in the City. Council Member Henderson noted any marketing has to be general without naming specific businesses. Council Member Adolph suggested changing bullet #3 under Housing Activities to Accomplish to "Purchase certain dilapidated units .... " He also voiced support for attaining affordable golf for residents. Council recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. Council reconvened with Mayor PaRa absent. PUBLIC COMMENT William Cain, 52-485 Avenida Rubio, asked the Council to help implement his "pathway of dreams" art proposal that he said is supported by many residents and school officials. Richard Virgin, 53-190 Avenida Rubio, spoke in support of Mr. Cain's proposal and the need to address the graffiti problem on the Bear Creek Bike Path. Lawrence Cox, 52-505 Avenida Diaz, urged Council to consider Mr. Cain's proposal. James Lewis, 52-545 Avenida Rubio, also spoke in support of Mr. Cain's proposal and the need to address the graffiti issue. Kris Virgin, 52-640 Avenida Rubio, stated he felt Mr. Cain's paintings would be a deterrent to graffiti on the bike path. City Council Minutes 16 April 17, 2001 PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Sniff presented a Proclamation to Katherine Kelly, of the Desert Mental Health Board, proclaiming May as Mental Health Month. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND ANNEXATION NO. 10 (LAFCO #2000-11-4}, REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND DETACHMENT FROM COUNTY SERVICE AREA 121 FOR APPROXIMATELY 135 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND FRED WARING DRIVE. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:19 p.m. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report and advised no written protests have been received. Mike Smith, 78-441 Avenue 42, spoke in support of the annexation. There being no other requests to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Sniff declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:24 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST DOES NOT EXIST AND APPROVING AND ORDERING REORGANIZATION OF TERRITORY TO INCLUDE ANNEXATION NO. 10 TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND DETACHMENT FROM COUNTY SERVICE AREA 121 (LAFCO 2000-11-4) (ANNEXATION NO. 10 -WADE ELLIS). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-39 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. City Council Minutes 17 April 17, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-333 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30056, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 5.39 ACRES INTO 13 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND OTHER AMENITY LOTS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH TERMINUS OF WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN THE TRADITION CLUB TAKING ACCESS FROM DEL GATO DRIVE. APPLICANT: CHAPMAN GOLF DEVELOPMENT, LLC. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:26 p.m. Planning Manager di Iorio presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. di Iorio advised the request is to subdivide the lots for single family residential development and that the minimum lot frontage of 61 feet is in conformance with the district. Council Member Adolph noted the proposal, which allows more density, is not the design criteria Council approved for the Tradition Club project. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. di Iorio advised the discrepancy on Page 21 regarding total acreage will be corrected. She also confirmed a substantial amount of the 148.64 acres is dedicated to golf course usage and the project could not accommodate 595 residential units. Gary Lohman, 44-835 Deep Canyon, Palm Desert, representing the applicant, stated the tract's approval will result in a total of 290 lots in the project, which is the total number of members allowed in the golf course charter. The residential units on these lots will range from 3,000 to 3,500 square feet and have a height limitation of 18 feet. There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Sniff declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:35 p.m. Council Member Adolph supported the application but voiced concern about the density increase in the cove and its affect on traffic congestion. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-333 PREPARED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30056 (CHAPMAN GOLF DEVELOPMENT, LLC). City Council Minutes 18 April 17, 2001 It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-40 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A THIRTEEN LOT SUBDIVISION AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENITY LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 5.39 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTH TERMINUS OF WASHINGTON STREET TAKING ACCESS FROM DEL GATO DRIVE WITHIN THE TRADITION CLUB (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30056 - CHAPMAN GOLF DEVELOPMENT, LLC). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-41 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Peda ABSENT. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2000-405; SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-049, REVIEW OF GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR A 53,500 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL OFFICE COMPLEX; SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-691, CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT PERMANENT BANK STRUCTURE ALONG WITH A 1,~.~.0 SQUARE FOOT TEMPORARY BANK STRUCTURE; AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29889, SUBDIVISION OF 4.9 ACRES INTO 12 COMMERCIAL PARCELS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 47. APPLICANT: MCDERMOTr ENTERPRISES. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:42 p.m. Planning Manager di Iorio presented the staff report and advised Condition No. 5-C of the Specific Plan should be modified to reflect the existing driveway as the single access point. In response to Council Member Adolph, Public Works Director Vogt confirmed a deceleration lane will be provided at the access off of Washington Street. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. di Iorio reviewed conceptual elevations for the two-story office buildings and advised the height limit for the buildings adjacent to the residential area is 28 feet. Council Member Henderson noted the current zoning allows an overall height of 50 feet on the development but the Specific Plan limits it to 35 feet. City' Council Minutes 19 April 17, 2001 Council Member Adolph voiced concern about two-story buildings overlooking residential properties. Ms. di Iorio advised the site line shows the 28-foot height limit will allow privacy in the distance for the residential properties. She reviewed the pad elevations and distance between the residential properties and the office buildings and stated the distance to the rear elevation is 135 feet. In response to Council Member Adolph, Community Development Director Herman confirmed additional trees for screening can be added as a condition to a subsequent site development permit. Colin McDermott, 75-200 Chippewa, Indian Wells, of McDermott Enterprises, stated they are willing to do what they can to ameliorate any line of sight concerns and stated they are available to answer questions. Council Member Henderson asked if they would agree to placing a historical plaque on the site to commemorate the original site as The Burkett Homestead. Mr. McDermott responded yes. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. McDermott stated they hope to attain build out before two years. There being no other requests to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Sniff declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:07 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2000-405, FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-049, PARCEL MAP 29889, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-691 (MCDERMOTT ENTERPRISES). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-42 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR A 53,500 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL/OFFICE COMPLEX (SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-049 - MCDERMOTT ENTERPRISES). City Council Minutes 20 April 17, 2001 It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-43 as amended (modifying Condition No. 5-C to read, "For temporary banking facilities, access to and from Washington Street shall be limited to the use of the one existing drive approach." Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT PERMANENT BANK STRUCTURE ALONG WITH A 1,400 SQUARE FOOT BANK STRUCTURE (SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-691 - MCDERMOTT ENTERPRISES). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-44 as amended (adding Condition No, 73 - asking for a plaque recognizing the site's value to the history of the community). Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUBDIVISION OF 4.9 ACRES INTO 12 PARCELS (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29889 - MCDERMOTT ENTERPRISES). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-45 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pe6a ABSENT. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS CVAG Energy & Environment Committee -- Council Member Sniff reported at the last meeting a three-month Conservation Campaign Contract was proposed with Kay Hazen and The Desert Sun for a total amount of $150,000. He questioned the amount and felt the City should indicate a significant level of concern to the Executive Committee. Council concurred. C.V. Mosquito & Vector Control District -- Council Member Perkins reported the District has moved into their new facility. City Council Minutes 21 April 17, 2001 Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Authority -- Council Member Henderson reported at the last meeting there was general concern about the reduction in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and discussion regarding the need for legal consistency in adding a surcharge of $1 to $5 on hotel rooms for increased electricity costs. CVAG Public Safety Committee -- Council Member Perkins spoke regarding an upcoming valley-wide emergency alert test which will simulate a 5-day electricity shutdown. He noted the City's emergency generator will not accommodate air conditioning and has suggested staff look into the possibility of using swamp coolers as an alternative should an electricity emergency occur, All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL DEVICES ON CALLE TAMPICO. Council Member Henderson spoke regarding the need for some type of speed control device on Calle Tampico adjacent to the Fairways development and asked that it be considered on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Perkins/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California