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2001 07 03 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 3, 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 pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Meet and Confer Process - Ski Harrison, Mark Weiss, and John Ruiz - regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association. 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 Pe~a led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None City Council Minutes 2 July 3, 2001 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of June 5, 2001 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of June 19, 2001 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pe~a requested Item No. 5 be pulled for separate action due to his having a potential conflict of interest. 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JULY 3, 2001. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2001, IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. 3. APPROVAL OF ONGOING RENTAL USE OF THE SENIOR CENTER BY NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH. 4. APPROVAL TO RENEW A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICKERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002. 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 24197-2, MONTICELLO CENTURY HOMES. (See separate action below.) 6. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY RENETTE JENSEN. DATE OF LOSS: FEBRUARY 26, 2001. 7. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILE BY LANCE AND SUSAN REIBSOMER. DATE OF LOSS: FEBRUARY 1, 2001. 8. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY CHRISTINE SKEFFINGTON. DATE OF LOSS: MARCH 15, 2001. City Council Minutes 3 July 3, 2001 9. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY PAUL GORE. DATE OF LOSS: MARCH 23, 2001. 10. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY ELEANOR L. SHEPHERD. DATE OF LOSS: MAY 20, 2001. 11. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY FERNANDO CASTREJAN. DATE OF LOSS: MAY 18, 2001. 12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KINER/GOODSELL ADVERTISING FOR FISCAL YEAR 200112002. 13. APPROVAL OF A TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CITY OF INDIAN WELLS, AND CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT WASHINGTON STREET AND FRED WARING DRIVE. 14. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR A MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT TO ATTEND THE MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, JULY 25-27, 2001, BIG BEAR, CALIFORNIA. 15. APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER WITH PURKISS-ROSE-RSI FOR THE TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYING STUDY FOR COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS. 16. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH TRI-LAKE CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FIELD INSPECTION SERVICES. 17. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS FOR JEFFERSON STREET BRIDGE RAILING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. 18. APPROVAL OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SANTA ROSA/SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item No. 5. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-92. Item No. 5 MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-89 granting conditional approval of a Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 241 97-2, Monticello, Century Homes. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO.. 2001-93. City Council Minutes 4 July 3, 2001 BUSINESS SESSION Council concurred to take up Business Item No. 3 at this time. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ITS LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1, TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, SERIES 2001, AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS RELATED THERETO. Finance Director Falconer presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Falconer advised the dollar amount in the resolution is 92 million more than the staff report amount to provide some latitude in issuing more funding should there be a decline in interest rates. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-90 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ITS LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1, TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, SERIES 2001, AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS RELATING THERETO. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-90 as submitted. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Falconer confirmed a savings of approximately $1.4 million in interest will exist if the pass-through agreement obligation with the County is paid early. He also confirmed the bond proceeds can be used for the construction of a City library. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to the Financing Authority meeting. Council reconvened. City Council Minutes 5 July 3, 2001 BUSINESS SESSION ........... continued 1. CONSIDERATION OF LOCATION OF A THIRD FIRE STATION TO SERVE NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CITY (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 19, 2001). Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson voiced opposition to the Jefferson Street site and Council Member Sniff agreed. He suggested staff be directed to come back the first meeting in August with more-definitive financial details for the three additional sites. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese stated a 30- day delay of this item will not have a significant impact on the fire station project. Council Member Adolph expressed concerns with the Dune Palms Road site because of the narrow street, traffic congestion, and possibility of road closure during bad weather. He noted the Adams/Miles site is centrally located with wide streets. Council Member Perkins agreed traffic congestion would be a problem at the Dune Palms Road site and supported focusing on the Miles/Seeley or Adams/Miles sites. Fire Chief McLaughlin, of Riverside County Fire Department, agreed the Dune Palms site is congested with traffic but stated he felt the other two sites would provide good coverage. He noted the Miles/Seeley site has good access and would provide better southerly response and that the Adams/Miles site would give more coverage outside of the City. Council Member Sniff stated he didn't feel selection of a site should be based on current conditions because street improvements are likely to be made on Dune Palms Road before a fire station is built. Mayor Pe~a agreed changes are likely to take place but noted traffic congestion will also increase, which is why it's difficult for him to support the Dune Palms site. He continued to lean toward the Miles/Seeley site but felt the Adams/Miles site is somewhat appealing and supported a continuance to check it out. He stated he could not support the other sites. City Council Minutes 6 July 3, 2001 Council Member Perkins supported negotiating with the church on the Adams/Miles site and stated he believed the new fire station should be large enough to accommodate both present and future equipment requirements. Council Member Henderson supported the Adams/Miles site and commented on the benefits of a high profile location. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Hartung stated he believed the church is using approximately half of the nine-acre parcel and noted there's a well site in the corner. Council Member Adolph stated he felt the new fire station should be large enough to accommodate a ladder truck fire engine. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue consideration of a third fire station location to August 7, 2001, and direct staff to come back with more information on the Miles/Seeley and Adams/Miles locations. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-94. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2001/2002 WORK PLAN. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Investment Advisory Board 2001/2002 Work Plan. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-95. 4. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve a Contract Services Agreement with the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-96. City Council Minutes 7 July 3, 2001 5. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIRECTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE SEWER CROSSING ON THE BRIDGE OVER THE ALL AMERICAN CANAL AT JEFFERSON STREET, PROJECT NO. 99-05. Mayor Pe~a 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 confirmed CVWD is paying for the stainless steel pipe. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve a contract change order in the amount of $ 214,000 to compensate the contractor for modifications required by the Coachella Valley Water District to the sewer crossing at the bridge over the All American Canal on Jefferson Street, Project 99-05. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-97. 6. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PUMP STATION WITHIN PROJECT NO. 99-05, JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1, AVENUE 54 TO HIGHWAY 111. Mayor PeRa 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 confirmed the pump station relocation is part of the street widening in Indio and will not be a cost to La Quinta. MOTION -~ It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve Contract Change Order No. 31 to eliminate the reconstruction of the Coachella Valley Water District Pump Station within Project No. 99-05, Jefferson Street Improvements Phase 1, Avenue 54 to Highway 111. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-98. City Council Minutes 8 July 3, 2001 7. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER TO MODIFY THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE AND SURROUNDING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT MONTEZUMA AND NAVARRO WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2000-01, PROJECT 98-19 AREA A & B. Mayor Pe~a abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson supported leaving the existing configuration with raised pavement marker dots and revisiting this issue once the current street improvements are completed. Council Member Perkins questioned why the issue of getting an 18-wheeler truck in and out of the Post Office didn't come up before and stated he preferred eliminating the traffic circle. Council Member Adolph supported installing roll-top curbing but felt it should be delineated from the pavers with some type of height element. In response to Council Member Adolph, Senior Engineer Freeland confirmed the traffic circle will have directional signage. Mayor Pro Tem Sniff stated he felt the most logical option is to complete the project by reducing the size of the traffic circle and installing rolled-top curbing. Council Member Henderson agreed the traffic circle needs modification but wasn't supportive of extending the entire street improvement project for 41 days. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to leave the traffic circle as-is and to direct staff to bring it back for modification after Granite completes the current street improvements. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to direct staff to bring back consideration of modifying the traffic circle at Calle Montezuma and Avenida Navarro after completion of the Granite contract. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-99. 8. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITY USE POLICIES. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 9 July 3, 2001 In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the refundable $50 Security/Clean Up Deposit for private parties using inflatable amenities is expected to cover the cost of clean up. Council Member Perkins and Mayor Pe~a commented on the need to simplify the ordinance language regarding the use of "personal barbeques" so it is easily understood when posted. They also noted the need to clarify how the policy relates to "City sponsored" events, such as the City Anniversary picnic. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Attorney Jenson advised the ordinance can be brought back for clarification of language. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz advised personal barbeques will be allowed under a temporary use permit. In response to Council Member Perkins, City Manager Genovese confirmed the ordinance language regarding "public authorities" will be revised. Mayor Pe~a suggested permits for inflatables be provided onsite until people become aware of the permit requirement. Ms. Horvitz advised staff can inform the inflatable rental companies of the permit requirement. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz stated the Municipal Code does not allow someone to set up an inflatable and charge for use. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Jenson confirmed the legality of having four classifications of fee charges. Council Member Sniff asked what method would be used to inform the public of the policies and Mr. Genovese stated "prohibition rules" will be posted at the parks and notice will be provided in the Chamber Newsletter. Council Member Perkins suggested staff look into the possibility of using the Senior Center stage facility for drama lessons. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the changes to the Facility Use Policies and include the classification of mini park, Civic Center Campus, and Trailhead designation in the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element, and direct staff to bring the ordinance back to Council for language modifications. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-100. City Council Minutes 10 July 3, 2001 9. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002. Mayor Pe~a abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to approve funding for the La Quinta Arts Foundation in the amount of $90,000 for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract Services Agreement. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-101. 10. CONSIDERATION OF A FUNDING REQUEST BY THE SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY FOR THE VETS EXPRESS. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to approve funding in the amount of $2,000. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize the funding request by SunLine Transit Agency for the Vets Express in the amount of $2,000 as a one-time contribution from Account No. 101-251-663-000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO, 2001-102. Mayor Pe~a asked Ms. Horvitz to prepare a letter informing the other valley jurisdictions of La Quinta's contribution. 11. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT OF TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE. Council Members Henderson and Perkins volunteered to serve on the Anniversary Planning Committee. Council Member Sniff suggested advertising to find out who is interested in serving on a 10-member committee. He further suggested the committee members be selected at the September 18th City Council meeting.. He didn't recall Council Members having served on the Tenth Anniversary Committee. City Council Minutes 11 July 3, 2001 Council Member Henderson commented on the short time frame left to plan the event and stated she felt the focus should be on coordinating existing events to carry out the theme of the 10th Anniversary and culminate in May with the 20th Anniversary. She suggested each Council Member submit a name at the July 17th Council meeting to serve on the committee with two Council Members. Council Member Perkins concurred. Mayor Pe~a suggested along with appointing two Council Members, to ask the Chamber of Commerce and La Quinta Arts Foundation to appoint two members each, appoint two volunteers from the City's commission, and seek other volunteers up to a maximum of 10-12 members. Council Member Sniff stated he didn't feel the committee should exceed 12 members. He supported asking the Chamber of Commerce, La Quinta Arts Foundation, and Historical Society, to submit two names each to serve on the committee, as well as one volunteer each from the Community Services Commission and Cultural Arts Commission, along with Council Members Henderson and Perkins representing the City Council. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to appoint Council Members Henderson and Perkins to serve on the 20th Anniversary Planning Committee, not to exceed 12 members, and directed that volunteers be sought from the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, La Quinta Arts Foundation, Historical Society, and City Commissions, along with appropriate staff members. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-103. 12. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 358 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE LAND DESIGNATION FROM TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR A 17.82-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENUE 50 (ZONE CHANGE 2001-101 - KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No. 358 on second 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 12 July 3, 2001 STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS. Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report. Brian Jewett, of Muni-Financial, the City's assessment administration consultant, reviewed the survey contained in the staff report regarding mechanisms implemented by other California jurisdictions to fund public safety services. He advised only two cities used a citizen advisory committee and that the committees had a limited role in the process. Council Member Henderson stated she thought Palm Springs and Indio both had a utility users tax but noted they were not listed on the survey. Mr. Jewett advised the cities were not asked if they had a utility users tax as a stand-alone source but rather what funding sources they had. Council Member Henderson noted the survey does not reflect that older cities have a larger General Fund because their base property tax return is higher. Council Member Sniff commented on the City's need for funds to build and staff an additional fire station. Council Member Henderson questioned the funds being used for construction. City Manager Genovese explained the purpose of the discussion at this time is primarily funding for operations but confirmed the funds could be used for construction if Council directs. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Jewett confirmed very few cities use a special district tax to fund fire services. He felt the logical choice was a fire suppression district but noted they are not very popular. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Hartung advised the current shortfall amount for getting three fire stations with three personnel each and a paramedic squad is approximately ~ 1.5 million annually. Council Member Adolph asked how much each property owner would be affected by a general fund tax to cover the shortage. Mr. Hartung responded approximately 870 annually for fire services only. City Council Minutes 13 July 3, 2001 In response to Council Member Henderson, Start Wolcott, special legal counsel with Rutan & Tucker, described the negative aspects of a fire suppression district. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Wol¢ott stated a public safety tax would require a majority vote of the ballots cast and would still be subject to challenge. He confirmed a special tax requires a two-thirds vote of the ballots cast and recommended an assessment engineer be hired to document the spread methodology used to avoid challenge. Mr. Wol¢ott advised a general tax or special tax proposed for the first time would be placed on an established election date. He also noted there would be some cost savings in consolidating the proposed tax with another agency's election. In response to Council Member Sniff, City Clerk Greek confirmed the School District election is scheduled for the November ballot. Mr. Wolcott stated under an assessment ballot procedure, once the detailed engineer's report is prepared, the City is required to mail notices to every parcel at least 45 days prior to a public hearing. After the public hearing, the City can tabulate the assessment ballots and if a majority of the ballots returned are in favor of the assessment, the City can confirm the assessment and proceed to levy it on the next fiscal year's tax bill. Mayor Pe~a asked if there would be less of a chance of challenge if 67% voted in favor of the assessment. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Jewett advised the most successful tax measures take six to nine months to prepare and noted a public education effort is important. Mr. Wolcott advised Proposition 218 requires a general tax measure to be on a City election ballot, which will not be until November 2002, but a special tax measure can be placed on any established election date. Council Member Perkins stated he felt residents would be more supportive of a special tax for fire and police services. Mayor Pe~a and Council Members Henderson and Sniff concurred. Council Member Adolph stated he didn't see a problem getting support for increased fire services but noted gated communities don't receive the same police patrol services as the rest of the City because they have their own security systems and that might make it difficult to get 67% of the vote. City Council Minutes 14 July 3, 2001 Mayor Pe~a noted with a public safety tax the Council and community would decide how much of the funds are used for fire services and how much for police services. He also felt the gated communities would see the value of having extra investigative police services. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr'. Wolcott confirmed the tax measure can include an inflation factor but it must be in the ballot language. Mayor Pe~a stated he felt March would be the earliest a public safety tax measure could be placed on the ballot and noted that would help determine how much could be budgeted for public safety for the next year. Finance Director Falconer stated there has been some discussion about including the cost of rolling stock, i.e. trucks and fire engines, in the DIF. However, the BIA has not been in favor of that and inclusion of capital equipment in an assessment could have a large impact on the assessment. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Genovese stated he felt a March election makes the most sense for placing the tax measure on the ballot. He explained the issues to be worked into an analysis at this point are: whether or not the cost of rolling stock is included; whether or not construction of a fire station is included; and the increasing of staffing levels at each fire station to three personnel. He noted the Fire Department would like to increase staffing levels at the current fire stations immediately. He believed greater voter confidence would be achieved with a special tax requiring two-thirds vote as opposed to a general tax requiring a majority vote. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Jewett advised if a special tax is approved in March, the tax will be placed on the FY 2002/2003 tax rolls and the City would receive the first installment from the County in January 2003. Mr. Hartung noted if the special tax is approved in March, staffing levels could be increased at that time at the two current fire stations, including the paramedic squad. Mayor Pe~a suggested staff be directed to report back to Council on what is needed to get a special "public safety" tax 'measure on the March ballot. Council Member Henderson stated she wished to see some actual dollar figures because it could reach a limit she would not support. She will support what she feels the community is comfortable with. Mayor Pe~a stated a citizen's advisory committee will also be discussed when the special tax issue comes back to Council. City Council Minutes 15 July 3, 2001 Council recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-418, AND A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND THE GENERAL PLAN TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR APPROXIMATELY 240 ACRES WITHIN THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR SUBSEQUENT ANNEXATION 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 LIMIT LINES. APPLICANT: NRI, LA QUINTA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Community Development Director Herman reported the developer has requested a continuance to July 17, 2001. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2001-077 and Change of Zone 2001-100 for NRI, La Quinta Limited Partnership to July 17, 2001. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-104. 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-417 AND APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 37.09 ACRES INTO 97 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 58 AND MONROE STREET. APPLICANT: BARTON PROPERTIES, INC. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 16 July 3, 2001 In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised the access on Monroe Street is for fire services only. Council Member Adolph voiced concern about one entrance/exit gate being sufficient for the development. David Hacker, of Hacker Engineering and representing the applicant, stated they agree with staff's findings. He referenced Condition No. 4 of the tract map and noted staff has indicated they will work with the applicant to obtain the listed approvals so as not to delay the project unnecessarily. He also referred to Condition No. 36 and noted the development will not be utilizing individual lot retention basins. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Hacker stated the developer does not feel a secondary gate is necessary for 97 homes. He advised emergency personnel will have access to the lock box to open the emergency exit. Council Member Adolph noted sufficient room exists for a secondary exit should the homeowners association determine the need later on. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Hacker advised the entrance gate will be staffed initially but key-operated later on. He added there's room for six vehicles in the entrance gate stacking area. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman confirmed staff will assist the developer in achieving the approvals required in Condition No. 4. He noted for the record that the project is within the City's Sphere of Influence but outside the City Limits. Therefore, any approval of the project is' subject to approval of the annexation application currently in process at LAFCO. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (BARTON PROPERTIES). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-91 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 17 July 3, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 37.08 ACRES INTO 97 SINGLE FAMILY AND OTHER PRIVATE STREET AND COMMON LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 58 AND MONROE STREET (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092 - BARTON PROPERTIES). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-92 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A 1.88% RATE INCREASE FOR THE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND ROLL-OFF RATES FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND AUTHORIZE THE RESIDENTIAL RATES TO BE PLACED ON THE TAX ROLLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 TO BE USED FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES FROM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY PURSUANT TO LA QUINTA 'CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.04 (RESIDENTIAL WASTE FEE SCHEDULE). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-93 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION, RECYCLING (AB939), AND DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH AND GARBAGE FROM COMMERCIAL, CONSTRUCTION, AND INDUSTRIAL (ROLL- OFF) ESTABLISHMENTS AND CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (DIRECT BILL) WITHIN THE CITY (COMMERCIAL WASTE FEE SCHEDULE). City Council Minutes 18 July 3, 2001 It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2001-94 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mark Wasserman, of Waste Management of the Desert, reported on the success of the new recYcling containers. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS All reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 4-A. REPORT ON CVAG'S EVALUATION OF ANIMAL SERVICES CAMPUS ALTERNATIVES. Building & Safety Director Hartung reported Council Member Adolph is looking for Council's input to take back to CVAG's Human and Community Resources meeting on July 6th regarding the Evaluation of Animal Services Campus Alternatives. Council Member Adolph noted the CVAG report does not address what will become of the animal shelter in Indio and how it will affect La Quinta. He felt the Indio facility is more geographically located and beneficial to the east valley jurisdictions and understood there's sufficient room to expand the facility. He stated CVAG staff has recommended the Human and Community Resources Committee recommend that the Executive Committee approve the concept for a valley-wide animal campus and authorize CVAG to distribute the final report to each member jurisdiction for consideration to participate in the project. Council Member Perkins noted the proposed location is 1 9 miles from La Quinta. He felt CVAG should be told that La Quinta wishes to continue using the Indio facility. He also questioned some of the figures in the report. Council Member Sniff didn't see a problem with the Executive Committee disseminating the information to the jurisdictions but didn't feel Council Member Adolph should indicate any support from La Quinta for the proposed valley-wide facility. He felt it should be made known that La Quinta is interested in maintaining use of the Indio facility because it's more convenient and less expensive. Council concurred. City Council Minutes 1 9 July 3, 2001 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING MEDIAN LAND. Council Member Sniff commented on the need for maintenance of the landscape in the medians and frontage area near Home Deport. City Attorney Jenson advised a letter is being sent to Home Depot regarding the frontage area. Public Works Director Vogt advised the median will be landscaped by the development across the street in Indio and maintenance details will be worked out with the City of Indio. Council Member Sniff wished to see the area cleaned as soon as possible since it is the east entrance to La Quinta. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING TRANSFORMER CABINETS AT WASHINGTON STREET AND HIGHWAY 1 1 1. In response to Council Member Perkins, Public Works Director Vogt advised staff is working with CalTrans to relocate the transformer cabinets at Washington Street and Highway 1 1 1. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adjourn the City Council meeting to July 5, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California