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2001 06 05 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 5, 2001 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 2:00 p.m. by Mayor PeRa. PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION- 1. Conference with legal counsel - pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), pending litigation, Coachella Valley Water District V. City of La Quints, Riverside Superior Court Case No. INC010827. 2. Conference with labor negotiators, Mark Weiss and John Ruiz, regarding an amendment to the current Memorandum of Understanding with the La Quints City Employees Association concerning insurance benefits pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Meet and Confer. 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. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Wasserman, of Waste Management of the Desert, announced the new 64-gallon recycling containers will be distributed to residents in La Quinta this week and that - smaller 32-gallon containers are available if desired. City Council Minutes 2 June 5, 2001 Robert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, commented on the need to reduce emergency response times and stated he recently called 911 for a neighbor and the response time was at least 15 minutes. Wally Reynolds, 79-860 Fiesta Drive, asked if the City anticipates using eminent domain proceedings for properties on Jefferson Street in the Westward Ho area and if so, would the property owners be reimbursed for the assessment payments made on the sewer/street improvements. Council referred him to staff. Edwin O'Connor, representing the Painted Cove Homeowners Association, spoke regarding high speeds on Park Avenue stating it makes it hard for Painted Cove residents to exit the development. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Council Member Adolph requested Consent Item No. 12 be moved to Business Item No. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS ' Tom Kirk, Executive Director of Salton Sea Authority, gave a brief presentation on the status of the restoration of the Salton Sea. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of May 15, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 3 June 5, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL 'OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JUNE 5, 2001. 2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29125, RIVIERA VILLAS, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-56) 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 24890-1, KSL LAND CORPORATION. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 29348-2, TOLL BROTHERS, INC. 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29858-1, RJT HOMES, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-57) 6. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28458-1, BELLA VISTA. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28458-2, BELLA VISTA. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28458-3, BELLA VISTA. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28458-4, BELLA VISTA. 10. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY'S INSURANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2OO 1/2OO2. 11. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH VALI COOPER AND ASSOCIATES TO EXTEND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PROJECT 99-05, JEFFERSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I - AVENUE 54 TO HIGHWAY 111. 12. SEE BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 11. City Council Minutes 4 June 5, 2001 13. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS EXECUTIVE FORUM TO BE HELD JULY 25-27, 2001, IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item No. 12. Item Nos. 2 and 5 were approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2001-56 and 2001-57 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-67. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF PARK NAMES. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Council Member Perkins spoke in support of the park names recommended by staff. Council Member Henderson noted the possibility of people assuming parks named after subdivisions might belong to the subdivisions. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz advised Mr. Meyran requested the park on Avenida Velasco be named after the street instead of the Meyran family. Council Member Henderson suggested a plaque be placed at the Velasco Park in recognition of the Meyran Family property donation and Council concurred. Council Member Sniff suggested naming the park at Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive "La Quinta Family Sports Park." Mayor Pe~a suggested eliminating "Family." Council Member Henderson stated she would like to find out if the Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District has a problem removing "La Quinta Community" from the Frances Hack La Quinta Community Park name. Mayor Pe~a stated he liked "La Quinta Community Park" for the park at Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive. City Council Minutes 5 June 5, 2001 Council Members Adolph and Henderson concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the following park names: Season's Park, Desert Pride Park, Monticello Park, Velasco Park, and La Quinta Community Park; and directed staff to work with the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District for removal of the words "La Quinta Community Park" from the Frances Hack La Quinta Community Park name. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-68. 2. CONSIDERATION OF CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION'S 2001/2002 WORK PLAN. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson suggested changing the language on Page 6 under Council Role to "provide support, subject to final City Council approval." In response to Mayor Pe~a, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the Commission Time on Page 9 is an increase over last year. Council Member Henderson voiced concern about the amount of work the Commission proposes to take on. Ms. Horvitz explained the Commission wishes to expand its role in the community by offering more events. She noted each event will come back to Council for approval. Council Member Sniff stated he felt the proposed work plan gives the Commission some latitude subject to Council final approval. Denise Diamond, Cultural Arts Commission Member, advised the variety of events proposed in the Work Plan are in response to community interest and are expected to take less time than last year's symposium. Elaine Reynolds, Cultural Arts Commission Member, stated the Commission feels since the commission was changed from Art in Public Places Commission to Cultural Arts Commission that it should provide more cultural activities in the City. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the "Culture in the Courtyard" program has been postponed until the Civic Center Campus is completed. City Council Minutes 6 June 5, 2001 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Cultural Arts Commission's 2001/2002 Work Plan (amending the language on Page 6 of the staff report to read, "Provide support, subject to City Council approval."). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-69. 3. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION'S 2001/2002 WORK PLAN. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. in response to Mayor Pe~a, Ms. Horvitz advised the Commission has re- evaluated the Community Youth Workshop and will be working with Desert Sands Unified School District to establish a more user-friendly forum and time frame. Council Member Henderson stated she felt there was a lack of discussion at the last workshop regarding progress made in prior youth commissions. She hoped material would be made available ahead of time on what subjects have been discussed and addressed from prior workshops, otherwise she could not support the workshop. MOTION - tt was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Community Services Commission's 2001/2002 Work Plan. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-70. Council Member Perkins asked to be excused due to illness and left the meeting at 4:11 p.m. 4. CONSIDERATION OF PLACEMENT OF 2001 CIVIC ART AWARD PIECE. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Council Member Sniff suggested the art piece be placed on a base at the west end of the courtyard, directly opposite the "Wilderness Totem" sculpture. Council Member Henderson suggested placing the art piece at the east end of the courtyard and move the "Wilderness Totem" sculpture to the east side of the south entrance, directly opposite the 1998 Civic Art Piece, or near the north entrance as recommended in Location #2. She also suggested the new art piece be illuminated. City Council Minutes 7 June 5, 2001 Council Member Sniff agreed. Council Member Adolph voiced concern about utilizing Location #2 unless the plant palette is changed. Mayor PeSa voiced concern about the south entrance location being too "busy" and suggested computer-generated pictures of the "Wilderness Totem" sculpture at the north and south entrance locations suggested by Council Member Henderson. Council concurred. Council Member Adolph voiced the importance for the art piece base being compatible with the walls. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to locate and properly illuminate the 2001 Civic Art Piece (Gudman/Slaughter art piece) on an appropriate base at the east end of the courtyard and to further look into relocating the Wilderness Totem sculpture either in the landscape area outside the north entrance to City Hall or at the east side of the south entrance opposite the 1998 Civic Art Piece. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-71. 5. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITIES USE POLICIES. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz advised Coachella Valley Park & Recreation District does not have a policy for "bounce-houses" at Frances Hack La Quinta Community Park. The proposed policy requires a permit for "bounce-house" use at City parks for any amount of people. Council Member Henderson suggested adding some type of "catch-phrase" language to cover the use of other types of inflatables. Council Member Adolph voiced concern that a $50 cleanup deposit may not be sufficient to cover costs if staff has to do the cleanup. Ms. Horvitz,advised the amount was established in 1991. Council Member Henderson stated she didn't recall clean-up being a problem in the past and suggested getting a history on it before increasing the amount. City Council Minutes 8 June 5, 2001 Council Member Adolph agreed. Council Member Henderson suggested the Cove Oasis site be included in the fee schedule and treated as a stand-alone category. She asked if BBQs can be brought into parks if not provided as a park amenity. Ms, Horvitz stated BBQs are prohibited in City parks without a permit. Mayor Pe~a questioned how that might affect City-sponsored events and suggested City-sponsored events be exempt. Council concurred. Council Member Adolph stated he felt the policy should address the disposal of hot coals. City Manager Genovese suggested a continuance to address the language on "bounce-houses" so any type of play equipment has to be approved by the Community Services Director. Council concurred. Council Member Henderson stated she felt the fee schedule should be for all City parks with specific uses at specific parks listed within the fee schedule. Mr. Genovese stated that issue will be addressed when the policy is brought back for Council approval. Council Member Sniff commented on the need to keep the policy simple and uniform as possible. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to continue consideration of Facilities Use Policies to July 5, 2001. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-72. 6. CONSIDERATION OF THE LA QUINTA COURT ART FEATURE AND ART PURCHASE AGREEMENT. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report and advised the developer proposes changing the square towers to a circular pattern with no change in cost. City Council Minutes 9 June 5, 2001 In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the art feature will be illuminated. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz stated she understood the rippling water will be visible from inside the restaurant as well as from the street. The towers will be four to seven feet high with natural boulders inside and outside of the water feature. Council Member Adolph commented on the need for landscaping around the water feature and Ms. Horvitz stated the developer is working with staff on the landscape plan. Council Member Sniff supported moving forward with the proposed design. Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the La Quinta Court Art Feature as submitted and recommended by the developer (circular-shaped water feature), authorize an additional $22,525 from the Art in Public Places Fund, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Art Purchase Agreement with any changes required by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-73. Council concurred to take up Study Session Item No. 1 at this time. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS FOR FUTURE USE OF CITY-OWNED FACILITY AT 51-351 AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND DISCUSSION OF MAINSTREET MARKETPLACE EVENTS. Assistant City Manager Weiss presented a brief staff report. Council Member Sniff stated he felt the facility use should relate to activities on Calle Estado, including storage of banners, etc, and support promotion of the village. He suggested five festivals (fall, spring, winter, holiday, and City birthday) in place cf the Mainstreet Marketplace events. Elaine Reynolds, of La Quinta Arts Association, suggested a possibility of the Arts Association sharing use of the facility with the Alliance group but noted neither can afford the facility's maintenance costs. City Council Minutes 10 June 5, 2001 Lucie Moren, of Boys & Girls Club-La Quinta Unit, proposed the Boys & Girls Club using the facility as a resale shop and stated the proceeds would be used for maintenance costs for the Boys & Girls Club facility. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Moran stated the resale shop would be used for collectible items, such as jewelry, with larger items being stored at their warehouse. Council Member Henderson stated she wasn't supportive of separating City staff by using the facility for economic development. She wished to have staff bring back costs for using the facility as a community policing station and felt the police presence would be good for the community. Council Member Adolph stated he felt the most viable uses are a community policing station or leasing to a private retail business. Mayor Pe~a voiced concern about leasing the facility to the Boys & Girls Club because of the maintenance costs. Ms. Moran stated one of the Board Members is willing to pay maintenance costs for the building for three months until revenue starts coming in. They will also work with the City in using some of the facility for a City store, Mayor Pe~a commented on the positive aspects of using the facility as a community policing station and suggested getting input from the Sheriff's Department. Council Member Henderson stated she wished to leave the options open until the feasibility of using the facility for a community policing station is determined. Council Member Sniff reiterated he would like to see the facility used for promotion of the village. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese confirmed there is a shortage of office space at City Hall and that the area currently used by the patrol officers could be used by City staff and/or contract consultants. Shelly Morris and Valerle Smith, of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, advised the Chamber Board of Directors has decided to continue another year with the Mainstreet Marketplace, with an option for either six or four events, in order to showcase the street improvements in the village. Ms. Morris stated it's hard to get vendor commitments for less than four events. She added the City Council Minutes 11 June 5, 2001 Chamber will be asking for an additional $15,000 in their contract to hold six events. In response to Mayor Pete, Ms. Smith stated booth rental fees are limited and sponsor revenue was lost when they lost use of Calle Estado. Lighting is included in the event costs until the Chamber is sure there's sufficient lighting on the street. Council Member Sniff commented on the "staleness" of the Mainstreet Marketplace events and stated he felt the street improvements lend to more of a festival feeling. Ms. Morris stated she agreed but noted festivals cost more money. Council Member Adolph spoke in opposition of reducing the number of events and supported the City helping to maintain six events. Mayor Pe~a preferred reducing the events into two more festival-type events - the City's birthday and "A Taste of La Quinta" event where local restaurants provide food. Council Member Henderson stated she felt the Mainstreet Marketplace events are somewhat like a "block party" but questioned whether or not the City should be paying for that type of event. She supported doing an event when the street is completed, as well as during the Christmas holidays and the City's birthday. Council Member Adolph commented on the success of the Palm Springs Street Fair and the need for better marketing of the Mainstreet Marketplace. Mayor Pe~a noted the Palm Springs Street Fair is largely supported by hotel patrons/tourists. Council Member Sniff suggested using some of the Kiner Goodsell marketing funds to relieve some of the Chamber's advertising costs. He felt if the events have a new feel, direction, and title they will bring in new people. He supported committing funds to the events and following through with what the City has started. He felt the purpose of the street fair is to showcase the village, draw outsiders to the downtown area, and involve the community. In response-to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Morris agreed having artists display their art would tie into the festival theme. City Council Minutes 12 June 5, 2001 Council Member Henderson supported funding five or six street fair events another year at $50,000 provided the Chamber and City staff work together to develop them. Mark Moran, P.O, Box 1305, stated he felt the street improvements provide a new reason 'to have the events and noted the initial purpose of the street fair was to draw people to the village to develop it. Ms. Morris advised the Chamber will remove the Mainstreet Marketplace funding from their contract and deal with it as a separate item. Mayor Pe~a suggested continuing to meet with the Chamber to determine how to handle the Uainstreet Marketplace events. Council recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC MEETING ON LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 89-1, FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC MEETING OPEN at 7:02 p.m. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC MEETING CLOSED at 7:04 p.m. No action was taken. City Council Minutes 13 June 5, 2001 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENT/LOT CLEANING ASSESSMENTS FOR PLACEMENT ON 2001/2002 PROPERTY TAX ROLL. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:05 p.m, Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report and advised payment has been received on APN 774-214-024. John Alchin, 54-905 Avenida Diaz, stated the notice to clean his lot was sent to the previous owner and by the time he received it the lot had been cleaned and he was billed $312.50. He stated he would have cleaned the lot had he been notified. Mr. Hartung confirmed certified mail notices are sent to the most recent property owner on the property tax roll. In regard to Mr. Alchin's property, he advised it's not part of the proposed resolution because Mr. Alchin has already paid the bill. He suggested the possibility of reimbursing the $62.50 administrative fee. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to authorize staff to work with the property owner on an equitable solution. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:10 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-58 as amended (removing APN 774-214-024 for Lavell/Mittenholtz). Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. City Council Minutes 14 June 5, 2001 3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO: 1) DENY CERTIFICATION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ADDENDUM (EA 94-287 AND STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 94112047); 2) DENY AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN 94-025, ALLOWING A NEW PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD TO SERVE 10 CUSTOM LOTS ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF AN APPROVED MASTER- PLANNED COMMUNITY OF 277 HOUSING UNITS; 3) DENY DEVELOPMENT OF A PRIVATE ROAD INTO HILLSIDE SLOPES EXCEEDING 20 PERCENT (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-047); AND 4) APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 331 ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28617) 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. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:12 p.m. Planning Manager di Iorio presented the staff report. Jim Schlecht, 801 Tahquitz McCallum Way, Palm Springs, attorney for the applicant, advised the developer and "The Quarry" property owner have not reached an agreement for an easement through The Quarry, as provided by City approval in 1995. He stated the developer feels approval of the requested access road may expedite an agreement with The Quarry and eliminate the need for the requested access. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Schlecht stated the developer has offered $800,000 for the easement, which is the cost estimate for the proposed access road, but The Quarry wants $2.7 million. In response to Council Member Henderson, Marvin Roos, of Mainero Smith & Associates, confirmed the access road will be gated at Jefferson Street. He added they are willing to have an agreement to provide access to Mr. Meyer's property as a condition of approval before they receive a final map. Council Member Henderson stated she didn't want to leave the potential open for a possible third road. Richard Meyer, 79-310 Port Royal, Bermuda Dunes, advised he owns property between The Quarry and the Green property and endorses the proposed road. He felt the road would be an improvement to the view and mitigate the current erosion. He was optimistic about being able to share the road with the Green property. City Council Minutes 15 June §, 2001 Deve ErwIn, 74-760 Highway 111, Indian Wells, attorney representing La Quinta Ranch Partners and Mr. Meyer, spoke in support of the road and confirmed he has met with Mr. Green's attorney to discuss shared use of the road. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:02 p.m. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. di Iorio advised the requested access is in conformance with the City's hillside ordinance. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Ms. di Iorio stated the criteria for extending beyond the 20% slope has been met as required by the Conditional Use Permit. Council Member Sniff stated he didn't have a problem with approving the access as long as it provides access to all appropriate uses and property owners. Council Member Henderson agreed. Council Member Adolph stated he was concerned about allowing a second access for only 10 lots but was also concerned about the property owners' access rights. Council Member Henderson noted the road will provide access for 20 lots if it also accommodates the Meyer property. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Community Development Director Herman reviewed an aerial view of existing and proposed roads as they relate to The Quarry and Green and Meyer properties. Council Member Henderson stated she would support the requested access with a condition that it service the Meyer property. Mayor Pe~a stated he has concerns about the access road and supports the Planning Commission's recommendation. Council Member Henderson felt it may not be practical to expect homeowners, within an existing gated community, to accommodate traffic from another gated community. City Council Minutes 16 June 5, 2001 In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman confirmed staff's recommendation to the Planning Commission was for approval of the applications. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Assistant City Attorney Ramirez confirmed the conditions of approval include an indemnification provision to hold harmless the City regarding litigation costs. Mr. Herman advised of language modifications to the resolutions that were previously proposed to the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FA 94-287) PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 94-025AMENDMENT //1, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-047, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28617 (AGIOTAGE LIMITED). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-59 as. amended (adding, "Whereas, the City Council on June 5, 2001, held a duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the amendment to the Environmental Impact Report//94112047 (EA 94-287) as prepared for Specific Plan 94-025 Amendment //1, Conditional Use Permit 99-017, and Tentative Parcel Map 28617"; eliminating the lest sentence in the next to last whereas; replacing the words "Planning Commission" with "City Council"; modifying #2 to read, "That it does hereby certify the Addendum to Environmental Assessment 94-287 for the above-cited projects."; and modifying the second sentence in Paragraph #2 of the addendum to end with "Parcel 2 of the Green property". Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 94-025 (AGIOTAGE LIMITED). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-60 as amended (adding, "Whereas the City Council on June 5, 2001, did hold a Public Hearing to consider the request of Agiotage Limited for approval of Amendment #1 to Specific Plan 94-025 to allow a private road along the north side of the Plan's boundary to serve single family homes for property located on the east and west sides of future Jefferson Street approximately ~ City Council Minutes 17 June 5, 2001 mile south of Avenue 58, more particularly described as"; replacing the words "Planning Commission" with "City Council"; changing//3 to read, "That it does hereby approve the above-described Amendment ..... "; changing Condition No. 1 to read, ". ..... approval of this project including but not limited to indemnifying and holding harmless the City from any challenges regarding Specific Plan 94-025 Amendment //1, Final EIR #94-287 addendum, Tentative Parcel Map 28617, CUP 99-047, and any other challenges. This indemnification shall include any award of attorney's fees. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel at its sole discretion."). Motion carded unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 3,000 LINEAL FOOT PRIVATE ROAD OF WHICH 1,600 LINEAL FEET WILL BE WITHIN THE HILLSIDE THAT EXCEEDS 20 PERCENT (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-047 - AGIOTAGE LIMITED). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-61 as amended (adding, "Whereas the City Council on June 5, 2001, did hold a Public Hearing to consider the request of Agiotage Limited for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a portion of a private road within hillside areas with a slope over 20 percent located approximately '~ mile south of Avenue 58 on the east and west sides of future Jefferson Street, more particularly described as"; remove the first sentence in Paragraph #2 under "A."; replacing the words "Planning Commission" with "City Council"; modifying #3 to read, "That it does hereby approve the project for the reasons set forth ..... "; and modifying Condition No. 2 to read," ...... approval of this project including but not limited to indemnifying and holding harmless the City from any challenges regarding Specific Plan 94-025 Amendment #1, Final EIR #94-287 addendum, Tentative Parcel Map 28617, CUP 99-047, and any other challenges. This indemnification shall include any award of attorney's fees. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel at its sole discretion."). Council Member Henderson asked if the changes include the potential joint-use of the road, to which Mr. Herman responded yes. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised the approval for the Tradition Club development included an access road above the 20% slope. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. City Council Minutes 15 June 5, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 331 ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS AND OTHER STREET LOTS LOCATED ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF FUTURE JEFFERSON STREET, APPROXIMATELY ½ MILE SOUTH OF AVENUE 58 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28617 AGIOTAGE LIMITED). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-62 as amended (adding, "Whereas the City Council on June 5, 2001, did hold a Public Hearing to consider the subdivision of 331 acres into four lots and other lettered lots (Lots A and B) in Specific Plan 94-025 generally located on the east and west sides of future Jefferson Street approximately ~ mile south of Avenue 58, more particularly described as"; replacing the words "Planning Commission" with "City Council"; modifying #4 to read, "That it does hereby approve Tentative Parcel Map 28617 for the reasons set forth ..... "; modifying Condition No. 2 to read," ...... approval of this project including but not limited to indemnifying and holding harmless the City from any challenges regarding Specific Plan 94-025 Amendment #1, Final EIR #94-287 addendum, Tentative Parcel Map 28617, CUP 99-047, and any other challenges. This indemnification shall include any award of attorney's fees. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel at its sole discretion."); and modifying Condition No. 7(B) to read, "The private street providing access shall be designated as lettered Lot B."). Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. 4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-418, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-077, AND ZONE CHANGE 2001-100 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION TO VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR APPROXIMATELY 240 ACRES WITHIN THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR SUBSEQUENT ANNEXATION FOR THE PROPERTY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY AVENUE 52, ON THE EAST BY MONROE STREET, ON THE SOUTH BY AVENUE 53, AND EAST OF THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS. APPLICANT: NRI, LA QUINTA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Mayor Pe~a noted the applications have been withdrawn by the applicant and no action was taken. City Council Minutes 19 June 5, 2001 5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30136, A SUBDIVISION OF 18.94 ACRES INTO 82 SINGLE FAMILY AND OTHER COMMON LOTS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,200 FEET EAST OF MADISON STREET ABUTTING BOTH SIDES OF LEGENDS WAY AND WEST OF MOUNTAIN WEST IN PGA WEST. APPLICANT: SHRI, LLC. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:19 p.m. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. Chris Bergh, 79-799 Old Avenue 52, of MDS Consulting, stated they are in agreement with the conditions of approval. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:23 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF 18.94 ACRES INTO 62 SINGLE FAMILY AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,200 FEET EAST OF MADISON STREET ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF LEGENDS WAY AND WEST OF MOUNTAIN VIEW IN PGA WEST (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30136 - SRHI, LLC., dba RIELLY HOMES). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-63 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. 6. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 41; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-078, AND ZONE CHANGE 2001-101 TO CHANGE LANDS CURRENTLY DESIGNATED TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E, AMENDMENT #5 ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 65 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, COMMON AREA FACILITIES AND AN AMENDMENT OF THE LANDSCAPING PLANT PALETTE; SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE MODEL HOMES; AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30125 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 17.82 ACRES INTO 65 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENUE 50. APPLICANT: KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:25 p.m. City Council Minutes 20 June 5, 2001 Planning Manager di Iorio presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. di Iorio confirmed a perimeter wall is required along Avenue 50 and Eisenhower Drive. Chevis Hosea, 55-920 PGA Boulevard, of KSL Development Corporation, questioned the requirement in Condition No. 47(A)(1) to make improvements at the high elevation of the bridge, which will require a 16-foot-high retaining wall in some sections. He felt the improvements would benefit the public more than the development. It was his understanding that KSL would be relieved of those conditions when the access on Eisenhower Drive is eliminated. He also asked for Condition No. 17 of the Site Development Permit and Condition No. 66 of the Tentative Tract Map to be consistent with Condition No. 22 of the Specific Plan. Dave Erwln, 74-760 Highway 111, Indian Wells, attorney representing La Quinta Country Club, stated they support the development, There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:37 p.m. Council Member Sniff referred to a letter he received from KSL and suggested a continuance for two weeks to give staff and the developer an opportunity to work out some of the issues. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese stated there may be a prevailing wage issue if redevelopment funds are utilized for the bridge improvements. Council Member Adolph asked if the City had widened the Eisenhower Drive bridge to four lanes and the street leading up to it to four lanes would the developer be responsible for reimbursing the City for that amount, to which Mr. Genovese responded yes, if the improvements were built prior to the project. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to continue this item for two weeks. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Pe~a to continue the public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2001-078, Change of Zone 2001-101, and Specific Plan 121-E Amendment #5, for KSL Development Corporation to June 19, 2001. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. City Council Minutes 21 June 5, 2001 7, PUBLIC HEARING ON 1) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-421 CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-07:3 TO PERMIT OVERHEAD UTILITIES TO REMAIN ON 94 Kv JOINT-USE TRANSMISSION POLES; 2) AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004 UPDATING THE LAND USE PLAN AND UTILITY UNDER- GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR RANCHO LA QUINTA ON 723 ACRES; 3) AMENDING SUBDIVISION OF 283 ACRES INTO 265 SINGLE FAMILY AND OTHER COMMON LOTS; AND 4) AMENDING ALL SUBDIVISION MAPS WITHIN RANCHO LA QUINTA TO ELIMINATE THE UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES ALONG ARTERIAL STREETS FOR PROPERTY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY AVENUE 48, ON THE SOUTH BY AVENUE 50, ON THE WEST BY WASHINGTON STREET, AND ON THE EAST BY JEFFERSON STREET. APPLICANT: T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. Forreat Haag, representing Rancho La Quinta, referenced a letter to staff regarding an agreement reached with three property owners on the development of a five-acre parcel. Council Member Adolph voiced concern about two of the golf course holes being parallel with Avenue 48 and Jefferson Street. Grady Sparks, of Rancho La Quinta, noted the tees are lined down the right side of the fairway and added there have been no reports of cars being hit by golf balls on Avenue 48 and Jefferson Street. Council Member Adolph commented on the beauty of the living wall along the Washington. Street frontage and expressed dissatisfaction with the perimeter landscaping on Avenue 48 and the perimeter wall on Jefferson Street. Mr. Sparks stated he believed landscaping would improve the aesthetics of the perimeter wall on Jefferson Street. He stated the landscaping on Avenue 48 was intended'to be compatible with the desert landscaping in the median. As for the living wall on Washington Street, he advised the Rancho La Quinta residents have complained it allows too much street noise and have asked that it be changed. Council Member Henderson asked about the Planning Commission's request that the development utilize canal water for landscaping. City Council Minutes 22 June 5, 2001 Mr. Sparks stated he felt that issue should be left to their water agreement with CVWD and asked that it be removed from the conditions of approval. Council Member Henderson stated she understood desert landscaping is hindering sales in some of the developments and Mr. Sparks responded lush landscaping is preferred by homebuyers. Council Member Henderson suggested modifying the condition to leave out 51% but Mr. Sparks noted the condition would still allow CVWD to sell them 100% canal water. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to remove the condition. Dan Meyers, 50-125 Mountain Shadows, questioned why the City would allow the above-ground utility lines to remain when most of the community has spent a lot of money to place them underground. Mr. Herman explained liD does not have the capability of under-grounding the 92kv transmission lines and that the top three lines and the poles would remain even if the lower lines are placed underground. He confirmed the General Plan calls for some of the lines to be placed underground but not all of them. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-073, ZONE CHANGE 2001-101, SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004 AMENDMENT //4, AMENDING TRACT 29457 (PHASES 1 AND 2) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29457 AMENDMENT//1, AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PARCEi. MAP 20469 AND TRACT MAPS 27840, 28343; 28640, 28912, 27952, 27835, 29306, 25154, AND 29283 (WATSON & WATSON ENGINEERING). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-64 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. City Council Minutes 23 June 5, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-073 TO MODIFY GENERAL PLAN POMCY 7-1.4.3 TO ALLOW EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES TO REMAIN ON TRANSMISSION POLES OF 92 KILOVOLTS ALONG ARTERIAL STREETS IN THE CITY (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-65 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004 AMENDMENT #4 TO ALLOW A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF A COMBINATION OF RESIDENTIAL, GOLF COURSE, AND TOURIST COMMERCIAL USES ON 723 ACRES GENERALLY BOUNDED BY WASHINGTON STREET, JEFFERSON STREET, AVENUE 48 AND AVENUE 50 (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-66 as amended (deleting Condition No. 69). Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. Public Works Director Vogt noted the pad elevations requested by Rancho La Quinta in the five-acre parcel are five feet above the adjacent pads and the pad elevations in the resolution are approximately three feet above the adjacent pads across the street. Mr. Haag stated they have agreed to a 30-foot setback at Lots 264 and 265 to compensate for the grade change. He explained the height difference is due to the property to the east and that property owner has agreed to the proposed pad elevations. Mr. Vogt recommended a proper disclosure from the developer selling the lots to the property owners if the higher pad elevations are approved. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to approve the pad elevations requested by the developer. City Council Minutes 24 June 5, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 29457 (PHASES I AND 2) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29457 AMENDMENT #1 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 36 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR 265 LOTS IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-67 as amended (modifying Condition No. 32 to allow the pad elevations and setbacks requested in the letter from Rancho La Quinta and include a limitation to one-story on the building heights). Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAPS 27952 AND 27952-1 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 16 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 94-54 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA~(T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No, 2001-68 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING PARCEL MAP 20469 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 14 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR 17 SINGLE FAMILY AND GOLF COURSE LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 693 ACRES IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-69 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. City Council Minutes '"~ 25 June 5, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-70 A RESOLUI~ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 27840 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 14 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 94-25 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-70 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 28343 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 25 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 96-40 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-71 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 28640 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 34 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 98-10 REQUIRING-UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-72 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. City Council Minutes 26 June 5, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 28912 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 33 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 98-132 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-73 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 27835 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 12 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 94-04 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-74 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 29306 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 34 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 99-99 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-75 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. City Council Minutes 27 June 5, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 25154 AMENDMENT #1 TO MODIFY CONDITION NO. 20 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 92-18 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-76 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP 29283 TO ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION NO. 37 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 99-100 REQUIRING UNDER-GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN RANCHO LA QUINTA (T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-77 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. BUSINESS SESSION ......... continued 7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ADDITION OF ARTICLE XVI TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BYLAWS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LEAGUE GRASSROOTS NETWORK (LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY). There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Council Member Sniff asked what control the City would have. Council Member Henderson stated that will depend on how involved the City is with the various committees. She stated there's a five-year commitment to the program with annual reviews and recommended supporting the requested change to the bylaws. City Council Minutes 28 June 5, 2001 Council Member Henderson's further comments were inaudible. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve an addition of Article XVI to the League of California Cities Bylaws relating to the establishment of a League Grassroots Network and authorize the League's representative, Council Member Henderson, to so execute the ballot. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-74. 8. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITHIN PROJECT 99-05, JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I, AVENUE 54 TO HIGHWAY 111. Mayor PaRa abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt stated negotiations are going on between Granite Construction and CVWD regarding the usability of the irrigation pipe. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve Contract Change Order No. 18 to compensate the contractor for the removal and replacement of the irrigation system within Project No. 99-05, Jefferson Street Improvements, Phase I, Avenue 54 to Highway 111. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins and Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-75. 9. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER TO ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN QUANTITIES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF FIESTA DRIVE, PROJECT 98-19 AREA C, WESTWARD HO, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2000-1. Mayor PaVia abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt advised the homeowners will not be assessed to share in the additional costs. He explained the engineer's omission would have been paid as part of the bid had it been shown on the original plans. City Council Minutes 29 June 5, 2001 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve Contract Change Order No. 5 increasing the construction contract quantities for work items associated with the reconstruction of Fiesta Drive within Project No. 98-19 Area C, Westward Ho, Assessment District 2000-1 in the amount of $52,027. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins and Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-78. 10. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 357 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REZONINO CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO A MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (CHANGE OF ZONE 2001-099, PUERTA AZUL, LLC.). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No. 357 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Sniff NOES: Mayor PeSa ABSENT: Council Member Perkins ABSTAIN: None 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH BERG AND ASSOCIATES TO EXTEND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PROJECT 98-19 AREAS A & B PROTOTYPICAL STREET AND 98-19 AREA C WESTWARD HO, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 20001. This item was moved from Consent Item No. 12 and there were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Council Member Adolph stated he has a problem with this because he felt Granite Construction has not done what it could to complete the project earlier. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve a contract amendment with Berg & Associates to provide extended construction management services to support Capital Improvement Projects 98-19 A&B, Prototypical Street, and 98-19C, Westward Ho area, in an amount not to exceed $225,603. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO and Council Member Perkins ABSENT, MINUTE ORDER NO, 2001-77. Mayor Peda asked staff to check on the driveway approach for property on the east side of Jefferson Street and south of Avenue 52. City Council Minutes 30 June 5, 2001 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS CVAG-Executive Committee -- Mayor PeRa reminded everyone that CVAG's General Assembly meeting will be held June 25, 2001, in Blythe. CVAG-Humen Community Resources -- Council Member Adolph stated Council Member Perkins has suggested the two of them meet with the Building & Safety Director and a local veterinarian about the animal shelter. LAFCO -- Mayor Pe~a suggested placing an item on the next agenda to discuss meeting with the Vista Santa Rosa group as recommended by LAFCO. Council Member Henderson expressed a desire for the City to go out in front on this and noted the Vista Santa Rosa group would probably schedule their own meetings. Mayor Pe~a suggested directing staff to attend the Vista Santa Rosa meetings for the purpose of taking notes and Council concurred. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. CITY MANAGER - SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULE. City Manager Genovese suggested due to the number of Commission/Board interviews scheduled for the June 19th City Council meeting, that a special City Council meeting be scheduled for June 26th to review the City Budget. Council Member Henderson noted the Council needs to determine if it wants to decrease the Investment Advisory Board membership from seven to five members. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to schedule a Special City Council meeting on June 26, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION OF VILLAGE PARKING. Council Member Sniff stated he felt additional parking is needed in the village and suggested staff be directed to look into potential parking areas. City Council Minutes 31 June 5, 2001 Council Member Henderson stated she didn't have a problem looking into the availability of lots end noted the City could demolish the Chamber of Commerce building and construct a parking lot there. She pointed out the City recently constructed a parking lot in the village and noted it will be easier to evaluate the need for additional parking once the current construction equipment is out of the way. Council Member Sniff referenced the possibility of parking areas further to the west and east, particularly along Desert Club Drive. Council concurred to direct staff to look into the costs of obtaining property in the village for parking. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RIGHT-TURN LANE INTO PLAZA LA QUINTA. Council Member Adolph commented on the urgency of getting CalTrans to repaint the right-turn arrow on Highway 1 1 1 at the Plaza La Quinta shopping center. City Manager Genovese advised a letter has been sent to CaITrans requesting the right-turn marking be repainted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California