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2001 05 01 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 2001 A regular meeting of the La Quints 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 Pe6a ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with legal counsel - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A), pending litigation, Coacbella Valley Water District V. City of La Quinta, Riverside Superior Court Case No. INC010827. 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 PaRa led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Council Member Adolph requested Consent Item Nos. 6 and 7 be pulled for separate action. -- ANNOUNCEMENTS - None City Council Minutes 2 May 1, 2001 PRESENTATIONS Pamela Anderson, Tom Thompson, and Mark Robitaille, of The American Red Cross, presented a plaque to Council in recognition of the City's support of the American Red Cross relative to the recent fire at the Mountain View Apartments. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORRESPONDENCE FROM INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN OFFERING A SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY. Greg Fisher, Director of Sales for Indian Wells Tennis Garden, spoke about benefits to the City should La Quinta decide to participate as a co-sponsor of concerts at the Tennis Garden. A brief discussion ensued and Council concurred the time frame, before the May 1 9th concert, was too short. Council indicated participation in future concerts might be considered in next year's budget, APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of April 17, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Item Nos. 6 and 7 were pulled for separate action (see Confirmation of Agenda). 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MAY 1, 2001. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PAINTING OF VARIOUS AREAS OF CITY HALL. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RETROFIT OF THREE SHADE STRUCTURES ALONG THE BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION, DESERT CLUB DRIVE NORTH OF AVENUE 52. City Council Minutes 3 May 1, 2001 5. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO INCLUDE A NEW INTERNALLY-ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGN ON HIGHWAY 111 AT DEPOT DRIVE. 6. APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATES (PS&E) AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR PROJECT 2000-17, CALLE TAMPICO AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS. (See separate action below.) 7. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL GOALS. (See separate action below.) MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item Nos. 6 and 7. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-48. Item No. 6: Council Member Adolph questioned the need for a traffic signal at Avenida Bermudas and Calla Tampico and stated he could not support it. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate (PS&E) and authorize staff to advertize the bid of CIP Project 2000-17, Calla Tampico at Avenida Bermudas Traffic Signal Improvements. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-49. Item No. 7: Council Member Adolph commented on the number and duplication of goals and stated he wished to make it clear that he does not support several of the goals. A brief discussion ensued wherein Council concurred the goals are guidelines for future consideration and that each goal is not necessarily supported by all Council Members. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2001/02. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-50. City Council Minutes 4 May 1, 2001 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT REQUESTS FROM DESERT SPECIAL OLYMPICS, DESERT REHAB SERVICES, SOROPTIMIST CLUB OF LA QUINTA, AND BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF COACHELLA VALLEY. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Mayor Pe~a noted inconsistencies in the Desert Special Olympics application. Council Member Henderson commented on the significant taxing problems facing the City and stated she will be negative on any future grants until those issues are addressed. She supported the grant request for $1,700 by Soroptimist of La Quinta since it's a La Quinta-based organization and suggested $500 to $1,000 for each of the requests by Desert Special Olympics and Desert Rehabilitation Services. She suggested the remaining fund balance be given to the Boys & Girls Club with the remainder of their request being considered during the budget process. Council Member Perkins stated he wished to take separate actions on the grant requests and Council concurred. Council Member Sniff suggested a grant of $1,000 to the Desert Special Olympics. MOTION - It was moved by Council Member Perkins to authorize a Community Services Grant in the amount of $3,000 for the Desert Special Olympics. Motion failed for lack of second. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize a Community Services Grant request for the Desert Special Olympics in the amount of $1,000 from the Special Projects Contingency Fund. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-51. Council Member Sniff suggested a grant in the amount of $1,000 for Desert Rehabilitation Services Inc. and Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize a Community Services Grant request for the Desert Rehabilitation Services Inc. in the amount of $1,000 from the Special Projects Contingency Fund. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-52. City Council Minutes 5 May 1, 2001 Council Member Sniff supported the Soroptimist's grant request for $1,700 and Council concurred. Council Member Perkins stated he felt organizations using City facilities should pay something for cleanup and suggested that be taken under consideration in future requests. Mayor Pe~a noted groups such as the Soroptimist give money back to the community. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize a Community Services Grant for Soroptimist of La Quinta in the amount of $1,700 from the Special Projects Contingency Fund. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-53. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz advised the Joint Use Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club does not spell out how the funds provided by the City will be used, with the exception of the CDBG funds. She has discussed use of the funds with Mr. Ducatte as well as the City's concern _ about maintenance of the facility and there is a verbal agreement that the funds will be used for maintenance. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz explained the $30,000 funding in the Joint Use Agreement is for janitorial services and any funding requests for major maintenance is to be brought before the City for consideration. Mayor Pe~a stated the organization has expressed assurance that the facility will be better maintained in the future. Council Member Sniff expressed the need for the organization to have an ongoing maintenance fund. He suggested a grant amount of $10,000 with the balance of their request being considered during the budget process. Council Member Perkins concurred. Council Member Henderson stated she would support a $15,000 grant. Mayor Pe~a agreed but felt the organization should comply with the grant program requirements by submitting the proper application and financial -- statements. Council Member Sniff agreed. City Council Minutes 6 May 1, 2001 Lucia Moran, 79-925 Westward Ho Drive, of Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley-La Quinta Unit, stated they are working on a complete business plan that will establish an ongoing maintenance and replacement fund. They are hoping to fund it with proceeds from a resale store and are forming an advisory council to look at issues specific to the La Quinta unit. She said they have already hired additional maintenance staff. Council Member Sniff commented on the deterioration of the facility and stated he wished to have some assurance of ongoing maintenance. Ms. Moran advised the business plan containing the ongoing maintenance program will be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. She added the Board of Directors had hoped to do the flooring improvements when the Club is closed fora week in June but will adjust their schedule according to when the funds are available. Council Member Sniff asked for Council to be notified when the maintenance program is approved and implemented. In response to Mayor PeSa, Jim Ducatte, of Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley-La Quinta Unit, stated he anticipates being back with a report by June 30. Council Member Henderson asked about the possibility of utilizing the Building Horizons program on the maintenance work and Mr. Ducatte noted school will be out in June. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize a Community Services Grant for the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley- La Quinta Unit in the amount of $15,000 from the Special Projects Contingency Fund contingent upon the City receiving a Community Services Grant Application and to consider the balance of the request during the budget process. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-54. 2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP TO AMEND ITS BYLAWS IN REGARD TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Management Analyst Wilson presented the staff report. Mayor Pe~a questioned CVEP being able to enforce a confidentially agreement. City Council Minutes 7 May 1, 2001 A brief discussion ensued and Council concurred to oppose the amendment. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to oppose the amendment to the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership's bylaws and authorize the City Manager to execute a negative vote on the CVEP Proxy. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-55. 3. CONSIDERATION OF CITY MARKETING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002. Management Analyst Wilson presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, Assistant City Manager Weiss advised the City's marketing contract with Kiner Goodsell calls for preparation of a marketing plan and implementation of some of its components. Once a marketing plan is approved, a contract will be negotiated with a marketing firm. Council then proceeded to discuss the components of the proposed marketing plan. Community Services Advertisin~ After a brief discussion, Council concurred on the following: eliminate the Fourth of July Celebration and focus efforts on the City's 20th Anniversary; continue participation in the Golf Cart Parade (using Gamby and a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle); and pursue a banner program for the advantage of the downtown area with sites to be determined. Economic Development Electronic Media Council Member Henderson questioned the benefit of advertising through electronic media in the Coachella Valley and the Inland Empire area. Council Member Sniff suggested advertising in the Orange County and San Diego areas. Council Member Perkins proposed using 10-second spots locally and 10 and 30-second spots elsewhere and expanding into the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. -- In response to Council Member Adolph, Scott Kiner, of Kiner Goodsell, Inc., confirmed the intent of local infomercials is to reach business owners visiting the area. City Council Minutes 8 May 1, 2001 Council concurred to continue with the electronic media advertising program. Economic Development Print Media & Promo Items Council supported with no modifications. Business Retention In response to Council Member Sniff, Andre,~ C,~rter, of Kiner Goodsell, Inc., advised the Gold Key Program is targeted to run during the summer months only. Council Member Henderson supported giving the Gold Key Program another try and wished to see Kiner Goodsell work with the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce in marketing the street fair. Ms. Carter agreed and confirmed it has been discussed during marketing committee meetings with the Chamber. Economic DeveloPment Events and Consultant Retainer - no comments MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Marketing Plan for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 as discussed and amended by Council. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-56. 4. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW GRAPHICS DESIGN FOR CITY VEHICLES. Management Analyst Casillas presented the staff report. Mayor Pe~a suggested a removable "Celebrating 20 Years" decal on the back window. Council Member Perkins voiced concern that it would detract from the design. Council Member Adolph commented on the number of times "La Quinta" is used on the vehicle design and suggested removing "City of La Quinta" from the back side panel. Council Member Perkins agreed but suggested leaving the City Seal on the back side panel. Council concurred. City Council Minutes 9 May 1, 2001 Council Member Sniff expressed his problem supporting the designs because it places too much on the vehicle. He suggested a narrower mountain range. Council Member Perkins suggested Design B without "City of La Quinta" on the back side panel and with La Quinta on the tailgate. Mayor Pe~a and Council Member Adolph concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to approve Design B as modified (removing "City of La Quinta" from the back side panel), approve a budget of up to $17,700 for incorporation into the FY 2001/2002 Budget, and direct staff to negotiate with an expert company(les) to complete all necessary work. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-57. 5. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAY LOPEZ ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR THREE MINI PARKS. _ Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Joan Rebich, 53-810 Avenida Cortez, commented on the high use of Eisenhower Park and spoke in support of its expansion. Council Member Henderson expressed concern about expanding the park because of potential parking problems similar to what has happened at Adams Park. She noted a mini-park in the northwest section of the Cove has been discussed in the past. She supported building a mini-park at the Saguaro/Bottlebrush site and at the TemeculaNelasco site and supported improvements to Eisenhower Park at its current size. Council Member Sniff stated he would like to see additional mini-parks in the Cove every two years and supported expanding the Eisenhower Park to four lots as was originally planned. Council Member Adolph agreed and noted more open space is needed in the Cove to offset the increasing density. Mayor Pe~a suggested either selling the lots adjacent to Eisenhower Park and purchasing lots elsewhere in the Cove for an additional mini-park or finding a --- more passive use for the lots. City Council Minutes 10 May 1, 2001 Council Member Sniff agreed with designing a more passive use with grass only. Mayor Pe~a suggested adding a few benches (not picnic tables) and leaving some of the area in its natural state to discourage parties. In response to Mayor Pe~a, City Manager Genovese confirmed the contract with Ray Lopez Associates can be modified to include a passive design for the lots adjacent to Eisenhower Park and a drawing brought back to Council for review. Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ray Lopez Associates for design/build services for three mini-parks to include remodeling and upgrading Eisenhower Park. A passive design on the vacant lot north of the existing park is to come back to Council for approval. To design and build a mini-park at the western boundaries of Saguaro and Bottlebrush Drives and at the northwest corner of Calle Temecula and Avenida Velasco on property donated by Mr. Meyran. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-58. 6. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEMARTINO ART PIECE LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz stated the artist contends the gem material will be more durable than the existing gem. The artist also proposes to set the aquamarine color gem on brackets extended from the mountains and additional lighting above and below the entire art piece. Council Member Sniff noted a light fixture window already exists under the gem to illuminate the Lucite material. Mayor Pe~a questioned the need for additional lighting except for a light to illuminate the gem. Council concurred. Council Member Henderson stated she wished to have some assurance on the durability of the gem material, City Council Minutes 11 May 1, 2001 Ms. Horvitz advised the Cultural Arts Commission has recommended the proposed gem be reduced in size by 10% Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve modifications to the De Martino art piece at Highway 111 and Washington Street (including internal lighting and excluding additional external lighting) and authorize the expenditure of Art in Public Places funds in the amount of $36,700. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-59. 7. CONSIDERATION OF THE JEFFERSON STREET BRIDGE RAILING ENHANCEMENTS. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Council Member Perkins expressed a preference for Design #1. Council concurred. Ms. Horvitz advised the Cultural Arts Commission has recommended a raised design at the bottom and horizontal lines similar to the Washington Street bridge railing design. Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Cultural Arts Commission's recommendations for the Jefferson Street bridge railing enhancements and direct staff to finalize the design with the Navarretes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-60. Council recessed to end until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None City Council Minutes 12 May 1, 2001 PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2001-068, AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 13, SECTION 13.20.115 - AMENDING MAPS OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ALLOWING APPROVAL BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:01 p.m. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report and advised of amendments to the ordinance in the staff report. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:02 p.m. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up amended Ordinance No. 356 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 356 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 13, SECTION 13.04.040 ADVISORY AGENCY; SECTION 13.04.060 REVIEW AND APPROVAL AUTHORITY; SECTION 13.12.140 APPEALS; SECTION 13.20.115 AMENDING MAPS; AND SECTION 13.20.130 APPEALS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2001-068). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to introduce amended Ordinance No. 356 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City Council Minutes 13 May 1, 2001 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 94-287 TO CERTIFY AN EIR ADDENDUM AND APPROVE: 1 ) AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN 94-025, ALLOWING A NEW PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF AN APPROVED MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY OF 277 HOUSING UNITS TO SERVE TEN CUSTOM LOTS; 2) APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-047 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PRIVATE ROAD INTO HILLSIDE SLOPES EXCEEDING 20 PERCENT; AND 3) APPROVAL OF A PARCEL MAP 28617 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 330.70 ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS AND OTHER LETTERED STREET LOTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF THE QUARRY AND BISECTED BY THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF JEFFERSON STREET. APPLICANT: AGIOTAGE LIMITED. Mayor Pe~a noted staff has requested this item be continued to June 5, 2001. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to continue the public hearing on Specific Plan 94-025, Conditional Use Permit 99-047, and Parcel Map 28617 for Agiotage Limited to June 5, 2001. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-61. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF FACILITY USE POLICIES. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Attorney Jenson stated the Municipal Code clearly prohibits barbecues being brought into City parks where they are already provided as park amenities. Ms. Horvitz advised the prohibition of barbecues is posted on the bulletin boards at Adams Park and Fritz Burns Park. Council Member Sniff suggested posting the regulations in two or three locations at each park. Council Member Henderson recommended posting in Spanish as well as English. In response to Council Member Sniff, Public Works Director Vogt confirmed the Municipal Code allows the establishment of restricted permitted parking. City Council Minutes 14 May 1, 2001 Council Member Perkins wished to have staff come back with information on an ordinance that would allow restricted permitted parking in various areas of the City as needed. Council Member Henderson stated she supported getting the information but was not sure it would solve the current problem. Mayor Pe~a stated he wished to find out if other cities in the valley have restricted parking but wasn't sure he would support it. Council Member Adolph questioned the ability to enforce restricted parking. Robert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, stated he did not feel it's appropriate to restrict parking on public streets adjacent to City parks if on-site parking is not available. He felt the focus should be on safety issues such as fencing along Adams Street, signage to slow traffic, a crosswalk, and swing straps for toddlers. Council Member Perkins stated he would oppose a crosswalk without a stop sign or traffic signal. Council Member Henderson commented on the excessive use of Adams Park, noting large groups have brought in barbecues, bands, alcoholic beverages, and dumped hot coals in trash cans. She felt a lot of the issues have been addressed by staff's recommendations in the staff report. She didn't necessarily support restricted parking but wished to see more information on it along with input from the neighborhood residents. Mayor Pe~a noted the need to focus on existing enforcement issues. Council Member Perkins suggested a questionnaire to get input from the neighborhood residents. Council Member Adolph proposed the possibility of utilizing the retention basin area for onsite parking. He felt the key element is parking and control of what happens in the park. Council Member Perkins noted angled parking would increase the number of parking spaces. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Sergeant Ammons, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, reported most people comply once they are made aware of the regulations. City Council Minutes 15 May 1, 2001 In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt advised the intersection of Adams Street and La Palina does not meet the required warrants for a stop sign. The Traffic Committee has recommended using the radar trailer, advanced speed warning signs at 400 feet prior to the speed limit signs in each direction, and moving the stop sign from AroSa Way to La Palma to slow traffic. Council Member Perkins suggested a four-way stop at Arosa Way and La Palma. Council concurred. Council Member Adolph voiced concern about not having a pedestrian crossing for the residential properties east of the park. Mr. Vogt advised the warrant analysis did not report any significant pedestrian traffic. He stated an additional pedestrian count will be done after school is out including the weekend. Council Member Henderson suggested two classifications be added to the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element: mini-parks and a passive Civic Center Campus. She questioned the hourly fee rental for baseball bases on the Parks and Facilities Use Fee Schedule. Mayor Pe~a suggested a half-day and full-day rental. A brief discussion ensued regarding charges not being applicable to YMCA special events and Council concurred to eliminate YMCA special events from the list. in response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz advised residents in the Adams Park area were notified this issue would be discussed today and will be notified when it comes back to Council for action. City Manager Genovese advised the park use policies and the parking issue can be brought back as separate items, as well as any modifications to the ordinance for enforcement of regulations. He added posting of signage, including bilingual signs, can be done without further direction from Council. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -- CVAG Human & Community Resources Committee -- Council Member Perkins reported the massage ordinance is moving forward. In regard to a regional animal control facility, at the last meeting he suggested maintaining and improving the City Council Minutes 16 May 1, 2001 Riverside County facility in Indio and stated he was opposed to La Quinta Animal Control Officers driving 14 miles to a regional facility to drop off animals. CVAG Executive Committee -- Mayor Pe~a reported the committee voted to move forward with an RFP for a potential municipal electric authority. They also discussed the cities paying an assessment to fund the study. He stated he opposed this since La Quinta is already part of a municipal electric authority and would not benefit from the study. A brief discussion ensued as to whether or not the City could be assessed fees for a program it does not wish to participate in. City Manager Genovese said staff will review the by-laws and report back to Council in two weeks. Mayor Pe~a advised Rosemary Gonzales, of Imperial Irrigation District, would be giving an update on the energy problem at a future Council meeting. C. V. Mosquito and Vector Control District -- Council Member Perkins announced the grand opening of the District's new facility is scheduled for May 24, 2001. LAFCO -- Council Member Henderson reported LAFCO will be considering the Vista Santa Rosa Community of Interest application on May 24, 2001, at the Indian Wells Council Chambers. Palm Springs International Airport Commission -- Robert Tyler advised he has been appointed by the Commission to serve on a Public Advisory Committee to work on the update of the airport master plan. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN EAST VALLEY COALITION MEETING. Mayor Pel~e stated he and the City Manager have discussed with City of Coachella representatives the possibility of two Council Members and staff from each of the east valley cities meeting in June to discuss potential issues unique City Council Minutes 17 May 1, 2001 to the Eastern Coschella Valley, including such topics as potential annexations, fire services, and energy sources. Council concurred. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CITY FUNDING ISSUES. Mayor Pel~e referenced prior Council discussions regarding formation of an ad-hoc committee to review funding issues related to fire services and lighting and landscape maintenance and asked that it be placed on a future agenda. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING A NEW FORMAT FOR CITY PROCLAMATIONS. Council Member Perkins suggested developing a more attractive format for City Proclamations and stated he and Council Member Henderson wish to work on the new format. Council concurred to develop a new City Proclamation format. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California