2001 10 02 CC MinutesLA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 2001
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
2'00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Sniff.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Mayor Pro Tem Sniff
Mayor Pe~a
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to excuse Mayor
Pe~a. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
.CLOSED SESSION - None
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency.
Council reconvened and recessed to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m.
3:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Sniff led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
silence in recognition of those lost during the tragedies in New York and Washington
D. C. on September 11, 2001.
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
CONFIRMATION OF AGEN_n.~
City Manager Genovese advised no action is needed on Business Session Item No. 5
and he asked that it be pulled from the agenda.
Council Member Adolph addressed Consent Calendar Item No. 6 and asked staff to
check with Captain Singerton on how the two new positions will be utilized.
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MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve the
agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
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PRESENTATIONS
MayOr Pro Tem Sniff advised, the Imperial Irrigation District presentation will be
continued to October 1 6, 2001.
Mayor Pro Tem Sniff presented a proclamation to Rosita Shamis, of the Cultural Arts
Commission, proclaiming October National Arts and Humanities Month.
Indio Police Chief George Rawson, representing Coachella Valley Police Association,
gave a brief presentation on the efforts to develop a Valleywide Gang Task Force.
Council Member Perkins spoke in support of the task force and requested the matter
be placed on the next City Council agenda for possible funding.
Council concurred.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE- None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to approve the City
Council Minutes of September 18, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve the City
Council Minutes of September 19, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 2, 2001.
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APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 CITY OF LA QUINTA DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FEE REPORT.
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APPROVAL O.F FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 CITY OF LA QUINTA ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES ANNUAL REPORT.
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APPROVAL OF THE CLOSURE OF THE LA QUINTA AUTO MALL CHECKING
AND SWEEP ACCOUNT.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AGREEMENT. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-116)
A CABLE TRANSFER
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APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ADDING A COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER AND
A TARGET TEAM MEMBER TO EXISTING SERVICE LEVELS.
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APPROVAL OF RESTATED AND AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE CITY MANAGER.
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APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 2001-93 TO CLARIFY A
CREDIT FOR THOSE PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE RESIDENTIAL WASTE TAX
ROLL BILLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 TO BE CREDITED FOR THE
RESIDENTIAL WASTE TAX BILLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2001-117)
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 5 and 8 being approved
by RESOLUTION NOS. 2001-116and 2001-117respectively. Motion carried
unanimously with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-133.
BUSINESS SESSION
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CONSIDERATION OF VILLAGE FAIRE LOGO AND BANNER SELECTION.
Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report and Council
concurred to take up the banner components as follows:
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Council Member Henderson supported staying with the same logo used for the
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Council concurred.
Wording and Font Type
Council Member Adolph said he didn't have a preference as long as the lettering
is large enough to read.
After a brief discussion, Council concurred on Attachment 3B with bold, block
lettering.
Colors
Council Member Henderson stated she preferred the green fabric with white
lettering.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Sniff, Andrea Carter, of Kiner Goodsell
Advertising, confirmed contrast between fabric and lettering is important.
Council Member Perkins commented he liked the teal or blue fabric.
Mayor Pro Tem Sniff stated he liked the blue fabric and Council Member Adolph
liked the teal fabric.
After a brief discussion, Council concurred on teal fabric with white "bold"
lettering.
Location and Connection Method
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Ms. Horvitz advised Kiner Goodsell recommends two banners per pole and
placing them on light poles 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 1 1, and 13 on Calle Estado.
Council Member Adolph supported putting banners on all of the poles on Calle
Estado. Council concurred.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Horvitz confirmed a separate City
name banner could be considered on one side of the pole sometime in the
future.
Council Member Adolph noted other events will most likely want to use the
poles for their event banners.
After a brief discussion, Council concurred to order 42 banners for 21 light
poles in the village and to utilize eye bolts for the bottom connections.
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MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to direct staff
to order 42 Village Faire banners using the existing logo on teal fabric with
white bold lettering, using the font shown in Attachment 3B, and connecting
the banners at the bottom with eye bolts. Motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-134.
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CONSIDERATION "'OF DONATION TO THE WORLD TRADE CENTER RELIEF
EFFORT.
Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report.
Council Member Perkins stated he was previously supportive of making a
contribution but now feels it would be best to wait until the City is sure where
the need is and where the money is going. He preferred not giving through a
large group and noted the firemen and policemen's families are taken care of
through those agencies.
Council Member Adolph agreed and questioned how much of the contributions
go to administrative costs.
Council Member Henderson stated she also could not support a contribution at
this time and noted a ripple effect from the tragedy is being seen locally.
Mayor Pro Tem Sniff stated he had hoped the City would be able to help
someone who is not receiving help through other agencies.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Sniff, Mr. Weiss advised he was not aware of a
relief fund set up specifically for non-emergency personnel.
Council concurred to hold this matter in abeyance for the present time.
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CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11.85
(LOITERING) OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE.
Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report.
City Attorney Jenson advised the purpose of the amendment is to tighten up
the ordinance to make it clear that it is applicable to obstruction of right-of-way
and sidewalks.
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In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Hartung advised there have been
a few citations relative to laborers gathering outside the meat market but
citations are limited to obstruction of right-of-way.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to take up
Ordinance No. 362 by title and number only and waiver further reading. Motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT.
ORDINANCE NO. 362
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.85 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND
MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to introduce Ordinance
No. 362 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Mayor Pro Tem Sniff
None
Mayor Pe~a
None
Cultural Arts Commissioner Else Loudon spoke briefly to Council and commented on
their responsiveness and fairness. She also expressed appreciation for her
appointment.
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CONSIDERATION OF THE TURNING MOVEMENT ALLOWANCES AT THE
INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON STREET AND CORSICA GATE.
City Manager Genovese advised that City of Indio staff have been notified of
this meeting and that the Rincon Norte residents who attended the last Council
meeting were told the issue would be on this agenda.
Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report and advised it's unlikely
the intersection will meet warrants for a traffic signal in the future due to the
limited number of residences in the development. He added there is also a
warrant for accidents that will have to be met prior to closure.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt stated if the intersection
meets warrants for a traffic signal in the future, the left-turn movement would
be closed instead of installing a traffic signal because of the close proximity of
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a traffic signal at Avenue 49. He advised the latest traffic count on Jefferson
Street was approximately 13,000 vehicles per day and the projection at
build-out is 45,000 vehicles per day. He confirmed Indio's traffic study by RKA
reports a count of 14 left-turns during peak hours at the Corsica Gate.
Bob Ross, 74-410 Highway 111, Palm Desert, of RBF Consulting, stated the
total number of typical trips per day from the development at both exits is
1,220, which includes mail delivery, waste disposal, etc.
Council Member Adolph noted half of Jefferson Street is in Indio City Limits and
asked what the difference is between the left turn at Corsica Gate and the left
turn at The Citrus development. He asked if there have been any problems at
The Citrus exit.
Mr. Vogt advised there have been no problems to date but the six-lane facility
only recently was completed and a warrant analysis is being conducted to see
if a traffic signal is warranted at The Citrus exit. He explained the difference
between the two left-turn movements is distance from fully-controlled
intersections. Additionally, traffic making the left-turn movement out of Corsica
Gate will have to cross three lanes of northbound traffic and attempt to enter
the fast lane with southbound traffic possibly weaving into the same lane to exit
at Avenue 49.
Council Member Adolph questioned there being much traffic wishing to exit at
Avenue 49.
Council Member Henderson noted although the left-turn movement is not a
problem at this time, the purpose of General Plan guidelines includes future
planning. She felt the major problem is that this didn't get caught when it
should have been and noted it's hard to take something back from residents
once it has been given to them. She believed most of the residents will exit
through Avenue 49 once the left-turn movement becomes difficult to use
because of traffic volume. She spoke regarding the General Plan being a living
document and stated she felt the City may need to go beyond where the City
wants to go for safety sake and allow the full-turn movement at this time under
the condition that when and if warrants are met, the full-turn movement be
closed. She also voiced support for not installing too many traffic signals on
Jefferson Street. She supported allowing a full-turn movement at this time on
the condition the City receives a letter from RBF stating the safety conditions
at this time would allow it, and if the project and/or Indio can be appropriately
conditioned to close the left-turn movement when warrants are met.
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Council Member Perkins stated he felt "safe orderly flow of traffic" should be
the basis for placing any condition on traffic. He said he could not accept
responsibility as a Council Member for opening up an unsafe left-turn movement
and felt it would be difficult to close the movement once it is opened.
Mayor Pro Tem Sniff remarked he felt safety is the real issue. He also voiced
concern about giving provisional approval for something that could be taken
away in the future and stated he felt residents would forget about the
disclosure.
Council Member Adolph stated he travels Jefferson Street every day and
doesn't feel traffic is that bad except when people are going to work. He
agreed with opening up the full-turn movement with the understanding that
Indio will close it when traffic warrants are met. He also wished to make sure
that the residents understand La Quinta would not be responsible for any liable
issue related to the full-turn movement. He felt La Quinta should be on record
that it's not totally supportive of a full-turn movement, especially in the future.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt confirmed the City of Indio
indicated at their June 20th meeting that they wish to have the full-turn
movement restored.
Council Member Adolph asked if there would be a problem getting the City of
Indio to accept responsibility for any safety hazards at the Corsica gate exit.
Ms. Jenson confirmed it could be done through an indemnification agreement
if Indio agrees.
Mr. Genovese confirmed an indemnification agreement would be necessary
because Indio's study reports the full-turn movement as unsafe.
Council Member Adolph stated he also felt Indio should be responsible for
reconstructing the median when the left-turn movement is closed.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Jenson stated there's no guarantee
La Quinta would not be sued if an accident occurs. If La Quinta has an
indemnification agreement with Indio, it would have to be utilized to require
Indio to defend or indemnify La Quinta.
Council Member Perkins stated he was not comfortable, even with an
indemnification agreement from Indio, that the City would be protected from a
lawsuit.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sniff agreed and asked if Indio had indicated any support for an
indemnification agreement.
Mr. Genovese stated the need for an indemnification agreement has been
mentioned during his meetings with Indio's Mayor and City Manager but there
was no response.
Mayor Pro Tem Sniff suggested asking Indio if they would be agreeable to an
indemnification agreement and noted it might help the Council make a decision
on this issue.
Mr. Genovese advised an indemnification agreement can be pursued either by
making an approval to reopen the full-turn movement contingent upon such an
agreement or by directing staff to discuss it with Indio prior to Council making
a decision.
Council Member Henderson stated she would not support re-opening the full-
turn movement unless an agreement can be reached with Indio and a letter
received from RBF as she stated earlier. She felt there's a limited period of time
that the intersection can be used safely and noted Indio may not agree to an
indemnification agreement. However, she felt it's worth making the effort so
the residents of Rincon Norte will understand what the problem is. She noted
if an agreement cannot be reached with Indio, the only choice left will be to go
by the official General Plan documents. She suggested going with Staff
Alternative No. 1.
Council Member Perkins requested the traffic signal at Avenue 49 be dealt with
separately.
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to direct staff
to reinstall the full-turn movement at Jefferson Street and Corsica Gate without
traffic control devices, and enter into an agreement with the City of Indio to
address the following: close the left-turn movement out of Corsica Gate onto
southbound Jefferson Street in the future when the traffic signal is warranted,
and provide for disclosure to residents of the Rincon Norte development of the
future closure, and address the liability issues with the City of Indio
indemnifying the City of La Quinta; and further directing staff to secure a letter
from RBF referring to today's conditions and use of that turning movement.
Mayor Pro Tem Sniff stated he wished to have "contingent" included in the
motion.
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Counci! Member Perkins stated he felt the wording regarding the traffic signal
warrants was confusing.
Mr. Genovese advised of the need to clarify if the Council wants the agreement
to be brought back for approval or to be approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
Council Member Adolph asked for the motion to include a requirement for indio
to reconstruct the median when the left-turn movement is closed. Council
Member Perkins suggested that be in a separate motion.
Mr. Genovese suggested a brief recess to allow the City Manager and City Clerk
to compare notes for clarification on the motion.
Ms. Jenson noted, in addition to indemnification, Indio would need to agree to
the future closure of the full-turn movement. She advised clarification is also
needed as to who would receive the disclosure.
The discussion concluded with the motion and second being withdrawn and
with the consensus of the Council being to continue this item until after the
public hearings.
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CONSIDERATION OF A "RESOLUTION OF INDUCEMENT" TO FACILITATE THE
APPLICATION BY DC & TC LLC FOR 4% LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME
HOUSING TAX CREDITS TO DEVELOP AN AFFORDABLE SENIOR CITIZEN
RENTAL APARTMENT PROJECT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 48, AND PERTAINING TO THE AGENCY'S
PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROJECT.
This item was pulled from the agenda (see Confirmation of Agenda).
STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CVAG Energy & Environment Committee -- Mayor Pro Tem Sniff reported the joint
meeting with the Executive Committee resulted in the municipal electricity proposal
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being referred back through the CVAG committees. He stated the potential purchase
of Edison power lines will have no affect on liD customers or service.
(See below for additional Reports and Informational Items.)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
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DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNCIL DECORUM.
Council Member Perkins requested this item be continued to October 1 6,2001.
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ........... continued
CVAG Human & Community Resources Committee -- Council Member Adolph
reported he hand-delivered a letter from the Committee to State Senator Jim Batten
asking for his help in addressing local toll costs.
Desert Resorts Regional Airport Authority -- Council Member Henderson reported the
airport hopes to have their heavy construction completed before the Thanksgiving
holidays.
Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority -- Council Member
Henderson stated PSDRCVA expects a very severe cut in the revenue stream and will
make a presentation at the next Council meeting on their new marketing strategy.
Council recessed to and until 7'00 p.m.
7 .'00 P_M_
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PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW
PARKING LOT LIGHTING FIXTURES INSTEAD OF BOLLARD LIGHTING SO AS
TO MEET THE CITY'S ZONING CODE PARKING LOT LIGHTING STANDARDS.
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION.
Council Member Perkins abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left
the dais.
Planning Manager di Iorio advised the applicant has requested a two-week
continuance.
Marie Bochnewich, 74-399 Highway 111, Palm Desert, attorney for the Laguna
de la Paz Homeowners Association, spoke in support of the continuance and
commented on the progress made during Monday's meeting between staff, the
applicant, the homeowners association, and the lighting consultants.
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to continue the
public hearing for the application by the La Quinta Arts FoundatiOn until October
16, 2001. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins and Mayor Pe~a
ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-135.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY AN ADDENDUM TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 232; CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR 40 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MADISON STREET AND AVENUE 60 LOCATED OUTSIDE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 219; CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
AND FROM PLANNED RESIDENTIAL RESERVE TO LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL; CHANGE THE ZONING TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF
AVENUE 60 AND WEST OF MADISON STREET. APPLICANT' CORAL
MOUNTAIN, LLC.
The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
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Community Development Director.Herman presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman confirmed the Planning
Commission chose not to include the 40 acres due to some of the Assessor's
Parcel Numbers being omitted from the hearing notice and the concern voiced
by some of the property owners regarding the zoning. He advised that staff has
met with a few of the property owners and indicated to them the recommended
equestrian overlay which would allow the number of horses and uses the
property owners are seeking.
John Gamlin, 79-285 Rancho La Quinta Drive, representing Coral Mountain LLC,
stated the applicant is in agreement with staff's recommendations and he noted
the Specific Plan number on the agenda should be corrected to read 21 9.
There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor Pro-Tem declared the
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 232 (EIR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 9164450613) PREPARED
FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-079, ZONE CHANGE 2001-102, PRE-
ANNEXATION GENERAL PLAN, AND ZONING FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 218
(CORAL MOUNTAIN LLC).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2001-118 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pe~a
ABSENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 119
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
2001-079, ZONE CHANGE 2001-102 AND ZONE CHANGE 2001-102
(ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-430 - CITY OF LA QUINTA).
It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.
2001-119 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pe~a
ABSENT.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-120
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-079 TO
ASSIGN LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE DESIGNATION TO
APPROXIMATELY 382 ACRES LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA SOUTH OF
AVENUE 58, NORTH OF AVENUE 60, WEST OF MADISON STREET, AND
EAST OF LAKE CAHUILLA (CORAL MOUNTAIN, LCC).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2001-120 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pe~a
ABSENT.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to take up
Ordinance No. 363 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT.
ORDINANCE NO. 363
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2001-102 ASSIGNING A LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE DESIGNATION TO
APPROXIMATELY 382 ACRES, WITH AN EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY TO 40 OF
THOSE ACRES, LOCATED IN THE GENERAL AREA SOUTH OF AVENUE 58,
NORTH OF AVENUE 60, WEST OF MADISON STREET, AND EAST OF LAKE
CAHUILLA (CORAL MOUNTAIN, LLC).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to introduce Ordinance
No. 363 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote'
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Mayor Pro Tem Sniff
None
Mayor Pe~a
None
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CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF THE TURNING MOVEMENT ALLOWANCES
AT THE INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON STREET AND CORSICA GATE.
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City Manager Genovese advised the City Attorney has drafted a proposed
motion containing those issues discussed by Council prior to the continuance.
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to reinstall a
full-turn movement at Corsica Gate at shown in the original design plans for the
Jefferson Street improvements contingent upon all seven of the following
conditions being satisfied' 1) the City of La Quinta must receive a letter from
RBF Consulting executed by the design engineer that in his opinion and in the
opinion of his firm, a full un-signalized turn movement at Jefferson Street and
Corsica Gate is safe; the letter shall define under what condition that might arise
in the future that the full-turn movement would no longer remain safe; the letter
must meet the satisfaction of the Directors of Public Works of both the City of
La Quinta and the City of Indio, and further meet the satisfaction of the City
Attorneys of both cities; 2) the City of Indio must agree in a written agreement,
approved by its City Council, that if and when a traffic signal is warranted at
the Jefferson Street/Corsica Gate intersection, or upon the occurrence of the
condition outlined in the letter of RBF under which the intersection would no
longer be safe, whichever occurs first, the City of Indio will reinstall the median
at the Corsica Gate as it now exists at the City of Indio's sole expense; 3) the
written agreement with the City of Indio shall provide for a method of
notification by the City of Indio to the existing and future property owners and
residents within Rincon Norte disclosing the potential future closure of the left
turn out of the development; 4) the written agreement with the City of Indio
shall provide that the City of Indio shall fully defend, indemnify, and hold the
City of La Quinta, its Council, officers, and employees harmless from any and
all claims and liabilities relating in any way to the intersection of Jefferson'
Street and Corsica Gate; the form and scope of the indemnification shall be
subject to the approval of the City of La Quinta City Attorney; 5) the City of
La Quinta would bear the construction cost of restoring the full-turn movement,
subject to any applicable reimbursement of CVAG; 6) the City of Indio would
agree to sUpport the acceleration of the traffic signal at Jefferson Street and
Avenue 49; and 7) the written agreement with the City of Indio would be
subject to the approval of the City Manager and City Attorney of La Quinta and
the City Manager would be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.
Council Member Perkins stated, based on his background in traffic education,
enforcement, and experience, he could not support what he considers to be a
hazardous condition that is completely contrary to the safe orderly flow of
traffic.
Council Member Adolph spoke in support of the motion and giving the City of
Indio an opportunity to accept the agreement.
Motion failed with Council Member Perkins and Mayor Pro Tem Sniff voting NO
and Mayor Pefia ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-130.
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Council Member Henderson requested this item come back at the next City Council
meeting.
After a brief discussion, Council requested the City Attorney to research, and bring
back at the next Council meeting, the rules on bringing back an item that did not
receive a majority vote.
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