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2001 10 16 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 1 6, 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 - 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 Pe~a led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Marc Dallanegra, 78-496 Calle Seama, questioned eight feet being sufficient height for the Montero Estates sound wall and urged the City to install a 10-12-foot high wall as recommended in the sound study. William Bresnahan, 78-425 Calle Felipe, agreed with increasing the height of the wall on Eisenhower Drive but suggested a gradual reduction of the wall along Avenue 50 to end at the Montero Estates entrance. Public Works Director Vogt confirmed the project bid includes an add alternate for an eight-foot high wall on a two-foot high berm for a total of ten feet. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Council Members Henderson and Perkins requested Consent Item Nos. 11 and 9 be pulled for discussion. City Council Minutes 2 October 16, 2001 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS Mike Fife, Director of Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority, made a presentation on the status of tourism in the Valley since September 1 1th and the changes in their marketing strategy. Council Member Sniff encouraged the Authority to maintain a positive, optimistic attitude in their advertising campaign. Dick Cromwell, of SunLine Transit Agency, and Bob Kendall, of Sunlaw, gave a brief presentation on a proposed natural gas power project in the Valley. Mr. Kendall stated the facility, which will meet and exceed SCAQMD standards and be one third the height of other power facilities in the proposed Thousand Palms location, will be screened with landscaping. In response to questions from the Council, he stated they prefer using reclaimed water but have not identified a source close enough to the facility. He advised the water used in the process will be cycled through five times prior to being disposed of through the sewer system. He didn't feel it would be cost effective for them to reclaim the processed water but will look into the possibility. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Cromwell explained why the JPA needs eminent domain power and advised the power generated at the site will go into the lid grid for local power. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANIMAL CAMPUS FACILITY. Mayor Pe~a suggested this item be added as Business Session Item No. 9. Council concurred. City Council Minutes 3 October 16, 2001 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of September 25, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of October 2, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSTAINING. CONSENT CALENDAR In response to a question by Council Member Perkins regarding Item No. 9, Public Works Director Vogt advised the guidelines for bikeway widths is being looked at under the General Plan update. He stated staff will look at increasing the bikeway widths in this contract providing sufficient widths exist for the traffic lanes. Council Member Henderson spoke regarding Item No. 11 and questioned a reference on Page 9 regarding the meaning of "La Quinta." Council Member Sniff suggested the sentence be deleted from the narrative. 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 16, 2001. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2001. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED AUGUST 31, 2001, AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. 4. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY GARY NEWMAN - DATE OF LOSS: MARCH 9, 2001. 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR THE VILLAGE FAIRE EVENTS PLANNED IN 2001 AND 2002 ON CALLE ESTADO BETWEEN DESERT CLUB DRIVE AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 121 ) 6. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. 7. APPROVAL OF DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY. City Council Minutes 4 October 16, 2001 8, ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROPOSAL FOR A CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD WASTE TIRE PLAYGROUND GRANT FOR ADAMS PARK. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-122) 9. APPROVAL OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ClTYWIDE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2000-04. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-123) 10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 30125-1, SEDONA HOMES, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-124) 11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT PROPOSAL FOR STATE PROPOSITION 12 MUSEUM FUNDS FOR THE LA QUINTA HISTORICAL MUSEUM EXPANSION FUND. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-125) 12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT PROPOSAL FOR STATE ROBERTI-Z-BERGH-HARRIS URBANIZATION AREA GRANT FUNDS FOR A MINI- PARK TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTH END OF THE COVE. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-126) 13. APPROVAL OF HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS FOR VILLAGE FAIRE EVENTS. 14. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL MAP 30327, KSL DESERT RESORTS. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-127) 15. APPROVAL OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, MATERIALS TESTING, AND CONSTRUCTION SURVEY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 97-09, LA QUINTA CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS. 16. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICERS TO ATTEND A TRAINING CLASS GIVEN BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, INC. IN BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 25-27, 2001. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 5, 8-1 2, and 14 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2001-121 through 2001-127 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-137. City Council Minutes 5 October 1 6, 2001 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE. The following applicants gave brief presentations on their background and qualifications: Douglas Miller Thomas McGraw Marten Hazekamp Hal Koontz David Thorns (Donna Nelson, Sharon Stein, and Daniel Thornbury were not present and the application by Mike Zellner was withdrawn.) Ballot No. 1 Council Member Adolph voted for David Thorns Council Member Henderson voted for Thomas McGraw Council Member Perkins voted for Thomas McGraw Council Member Sniff voted for Hal Koontz Mayor Pe~a voted for David Thoms Ballot No. 2 Council Member Adolph voted for David Thorns Council Member Henderson voted for Thomas McGraw Council Member Perkins voted for David Thoms Council Member Sniff voted for David Thoms Mayor Pe~a voted for David Thoms MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to appoint David Thorns to an unexpired term on the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-138. City Council Minutes 6 October 1 6, 2001 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE TURNING MOVEMENT ALLOWANCES AT THE INTERSECTION OF JEFFERSON STREET AND CORSICA GATE. City Manager Genovese advised this item was before the Council on October 2, 2001, and a motion was made which resulted in a tie vote. Therefore, this matter is back before the Council for consideration. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. Mr. Genovese advised the City has received three separate pieces of correspondence throughout the day from the City of Indio's attorney. Jerry Barba, 48-806 Andorra, Indio, urged Council to remove the median to allow a left-turn movement. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt confirmed the Rincon Norte development is at full build-out. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Vogt stated he was not aware of any development plans for the vacant parcel adjacent to Rincon Norte. As for when all three lanes are expected to be open on Jefferson Street at Avenues 48 and 49, he stated it depends on when the agreements between CVWD, Indio, and La Quinta are settled. Council Member Perkins asked if the Corsica Gate intersection is likely to meet warrants in the future. Mr. Vogt stated it is possible but would most likely be due to accident counts as opposed to traffic warrants. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Vogt stated the City of Indio has indicated they will not support and participate in the acceleration of a traffic signal at Avenue 48 unless a traffic signal is installed at Corsica Gate, which is 580 feet away from Avenue 48. Council Member Sniff asked if a second exit from the development exists at Avenue 49, to which Mr Vogt responded yes. Mr. Vogt advised a traffic signal cannot be installed at Corsica Gate until warrants are met, which is not likely to happen. Council Member Henderson asked about the possibility of installing a traffic signal at Avenue 49 without Indio's approval. City Council Minutes 7 October 16, 2001 Mayor Pe~a stated it is hard to believe lndio would not participate in the signal if CVAG is willing to include it in the project. Council Member Sniff noted the latest correspondence from the City of Indio basically rejects the items listed in the motion made at the last Council meeting. Council Member Henderson pointed out the letter is from Indio's City Attorney and the issues included in the last motion have not gone before the Indio City Council for discussion. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to reinstall a full-turn movement at Corsica Gate as shown in the original design plans for the Jefferson Street improvements contingent upon the following seven 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; 2) the City of Indio must agree in a written agreement, approved by its City Council, that if and when a traffic signal is considered to be necessary or warranted at the Jefferson Street and Corsica Gate intersection, 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 movement 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, its officers, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liabilities relating in any way to the intersection of Jefferson Street and Corsica Gate and 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 the City Attorney of La Quinta and the City Manager would be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Council Member Sniff questioned there being any purpose in approving this since Indio's City Attorney has already rejected it. Mayor Pe~a supported sending it to see if Indio is willing to bear some of the burden. City Council Minutes 8 October 16, 2001 Council Member Perkins asked if the failed motion from the last meeting has to be dealt with. City Attorney Jenson advised Resolution No. 98-109 requires the "matter" to be brought back to Council. Council Member Sniff stated he felt the "matter" became the motion and that the motion should come back as is. Ms. Jenson advised "matter" is not defined in the resolution and stated that it's her opinion that the "subject" should come back to Council and that Council is not limited if it wishes to consider a new motion. Motion carried with Council Members Perkins and Sniff voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001 - 139. 3. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO A SUBCOMMITTEE TO MEET WITH THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS REGARDING THE MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. Council Member Perkins suggested Council Member Sniff serve on the subcommittee. Council Member Sniff suggested Mayor Pe~a also serve on the subcommittee and that the City Attorney be included in an advisory capacity. Council Member Perkins proposed Council Member Adolph serve as an alternate on the subcommittee. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to appoint Council Member Sniff and Mayor Pe~a to serve on the City of Palm Springs Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Subcommittee with Council Member Adolph serving as alternate and the City Attorney and appropriate staff serving in an advisory capacity. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-140. Mayor Pe~a advised a letter will be sent to the City of Palm Springs regarding suggested meeting dates. City Council Minutes 9 October 16, 2001 Council concurred to take up Business Session Item No. 7 at this time. 7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 362, Wells Marvin, 79-258 Cetrina, questioned the purpose of the amendment and voiced concern that it might be racially focused. He encouraged the City to provide a place for the workers to congregate and seek work. Mayor Pe~a stated he understood the purpose of the amendment is to keep people from blocking entrance ways. He agreed an area is needed for the workers to congregate and feels the Council is sensitive to the need. City Attorney Jenson advised she recommended the amendment to avoid citations being issued for loitering and to bring the City Code into compliance with the Constitution. Robert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, remarked the City of Glendale has experienced a similar problem and has provided a place for workers to gather and seek day work. A brief discussion ensued regarding the need for a location that is safe for drivers to pull out of traffic to pick up the workers. ORDINANCE 362 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.85 (LOITERING) OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No. 362 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 Council further directed staff to come back with information on potential locations for job seekers to gather and seek day work. City Council Minutes 10 October 1 6, 2001 PRESENTATIONS Jacqueline Pe~a and Araceli Pe~a presented balloons to Mayor Pe~a in honor of his birthday. BUSINESS SESSION ........... continued 4. CONSIDERATION OF CITY LIBRARY COMMITTEE FORMATION. Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to authorize the City Manager to designate representatives to serve as liaisons to the Friends of the La Quinta Library. Mayor Pe~a remarked about the benefit of having an item on the Friends of the La Quinta Library agenda for City representative comments. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to designate the Friends of the La Quinta Library as the committee to work with the County on library issues and to authorize the City Manager to designate appropriate staff liaisons to the Friends of the La Quinta Library group. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-141. 5. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION OF A MURAL AND CURTAINS FROM THE "FRIENDS OF THE LA QUINTA SENIOR CENTER." There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Bob Alcala, 51-470 Avenida Carranza, President of Friends of the La Quinta Senior Center, reviewed the proposed mural and advised of their need for financial assistance. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Alcala confirmed the rendering in the staff report does not contain all of the details. Council Member Henderson supported adoption of the resolution and explained the funding request would have to come back to Council for separate consideration. City Council Minutes 11 October 16, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A GIFT (MURAL AND CURTAINS AT LA QUINTA SENIOR CENTER). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-128 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of the La Quinta Boys & Girls Club whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Jessica Aguirre Jessica Mclntosh Chloe Redway Kyle Borowski Marilyn Meraz Lucero Reyes Ariana Contreras Mandy Mowery Christopher Robinette Kimberly Cook Kimberly Munoz Dallas Sikorski Jennifer Cook Monique Nuno Bree Smith Misty Coyle Carissa Nurse Andrew Soliz Mayra Alejandra Duenas Uriah Ortiz Stephen Valdez James Garvey Nathan Painter Brittani Vanneri Caitlin Jeffredo Yvonne Rosas Pelaya Brandi Wegerle Milly Jones Rachael Preston PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW PARKING LOT LIGHTING FIXTURES INSTEAD OF BOLLARD LIGHTING. APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION. Mayor Pe~a and Council Member Perkins abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. City Council Minutes 12 October 16, 2001 The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:32 p.m. Planning Manager di Iorio presented the staff report and introduced Jim Benya, the City's lighting consultant. Jim Benya, of Benya Lighting Design, the City's lighting consultant, advised upon reviewing the two lighting plans and the City's lighting requirements, which requires more light than generally required for this type of situation by national standards, he encouraged the Arts Foundation to come back with a lighting plan with shorter poles and designed to address national standards. He stated a revised lighting plan with 12-foot high light poles was proposed by the Arts Foundation at a meeting with the homeowners association on October 15th and was generally agreed upon as meeting the intent of the first meeting and addressed the national standards more appropriate for this project. He stated 12 feet was determined to be the maximum pole height not easily seen, or seen at all, from the Laguna de la Paz homes. He further stated the proposed plan has fewer poles than two of the three original plans he reviewed and, in his opinion, is the minimum design possible to still meet standards of illumination. He advised the 12-foot high poles will be slender and painted to blend into the background. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Benya advised the proposed plan calls for each light pole to consist of one high-pressure sodium fixture with a surface lens. He prefers metal halide lights to high-pressure sodium lights and stated he doesn't feel it would affect the outcome of the lighting plan. He felt the slight drop in foot candle level would be compensated by the slight increase in visibility. He stated the main driveway and walkway areas will have architecturally-decorative poles but the pole designs have not been selected at this time. City Attorney Jenson advised the revised plan contains 86 slender, 12-foot high poles, 43 decorative 12-foot high poles, and 13 bollard lights. Marie Bochnewich, 74-399 Highway 111, Palm Desert, attorney for the Laguna de la Paz Homeowners Association, thanked staff for their efforts in trying to resolve this issue. Although there is some agreement with the proposed lighting plan, she stated the homeowners association still feels bollard lighting would work and would like to see trees planted as high as the light poles to screen the 12-foot high poles. Council Member Henderson questioned it being realistic to expect projects to have mature landscaping from the onset of the project and noted trees will continue to grow and rise above the height of the light poles. City Council Minutes 13 October 1 6, 2001 Ms. Bochnewich advised the homeowners association is requesting 36-inch box trees be used in the landscape area of the light poles and along the perimeter in order to attain the needed height within a few years instead of 5-10 years. Council Member Adolph spoke regarding the City's requirement for minimum trunk size, height, and span instead of box size. Ms. Bochnewich stated the homeowners are also opposed to banners being allowed in the perimeter along Washington Street. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Bochnewich confirmed the homeowners opposition to banners includes the art festival event banners. She also asked that the limitation for banners in the last sentence of Condition No. 62-B be for all banners and not just nine. Ms. Jenson advised the Arts Foundation has agreed to strike the last sentence and replace it with "all banners permitted under the banner plan shall be installed not more than 30 days in advance of the event and shall be removed within seven days after the event." Ms. Bochnewich stated the homeowners association is requesting deletion of the reference in Condition No. 62-B that allows banners within the landscape setback area along Washington Street. She then read the previously-approved condition which does not allow banners within the landscaped parkway included in the Washington Street right-of-way. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. di Iorio explained the banner plan does not allow banners within the landscaped parkway in the Washington Street right-of-way, which is 12 feet wide, but the Arts Foundation is wanting to place banners in the remaining 8 feet of the 20-foot setback area. She confirmed the banners are restricted to 200 feet apart and that seven would be the maximum number of 20 square foot banners along Washington Street. Ms. Bochnewich stated the homeowners feel seven banners along Washington Street would be unattractive and that if multiple events are held at the facility, it could result in "temporary" banners being up almost year-round. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. di Iorio stated clarification can be added to the conditions of approval to require banner poles to be removed when not in use. City Council Minutes 14 October 16, 2001 Ms. Bochnewich stated the homeowners have also asked that the berm between the Arts Foundation and Laguna de la Paz be raised one foot and she understood the Arts Foundation has agreed. Joseph Nolan, 72-343 Canyon Lane, Palm Desert, of Dream Engineering, noted the ISNA lighting levels are only "recommended" levels and that the adjacent church parking lot does not meet these levels yet provides sufficient lighting with bollard fixtures. He also referenced other cities that either provide for bollard lighting in parking lots or do not require parking lot lighting. He suggested the trees be required to reach a minimum height in a relatively short period of time to screen the light poles. He also suggested bollard lighting be used in the area behind the parking lot to be less obtrusive than a 12-foot pole and he questioned the need for lighting in the artist's parking lot. Frank Delaney, 3801 University Avenue, Riverside, representing the La Quinta Arts Foundation, noted Condition No. 62 has eliminated banners from the two front parking lots and urged Council not to disallow banners between the right- of-way and parking lots. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. di Iorio confirmed the Specific Plan, as currently approved, allows banners in the two front parking lots. Mr. Delaney advised the Arts Foundation is in agreement with deleting the last sentence of Condition No. 62-B and to raising the berm one foot between the project and Laguna de la Paz as long as it doesn't create any engineering problems. In regard to tree heights, he stated the 24-inch box trees are expected to reach the height of a 36-inch box tree within one year and that a requirement to plant 36-inch box trees at this time would result in a substantial cost increase without a real long-term benefit to the homeowners association or the public. Ron Gregory, 74-020 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert, landscape architect for the project, advised the request for 36-inch box trees would affect 286 trees. He reviewed the average caliber, height, and span of both 24-inch and 36-inch box trees and commented that smaller trees grow faster and generally are more viable. He advised there is no long-term benefit in planting larger trees and that Chilean Mesquite trees will grow to 20 feet high in less than 10 years. The unit cost for a 24-inch box tree is $200 and for a 36-inch box tree it's $600, which is a total cost difference of $114,400 for 286 trees. He stated he prefers 15-gallon trees for parking lots due to the growth rate of desert trees but feels a 24-inch box tree, which is typical for a parking lot, is a good compromise. City Council Minutes 15 October 16, 2001 Council Member Adolph referenced other projects in the City, such as Wal-mart and the Auto Mall, where the trees have not grown very fast. Mr. Gregory advised parking lot trees do better in large planter areas, such as the linear planters in this project. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Gregory confirmed the berm on the south side can be raised one foot without creating an erosion problem. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:17 p.m. Council Member Henderson stated she understood the homeowners association's desire to stay with bollard lighting and she expressed appreciation for having the opinion of a third lighting consultant. She noted lighting in some of the parking lots do not meet current City standards because they were installed prior to those standards being adopted. She further noted the approved Specific Plan states that the project's sign program is subject to future amendments to the City's sign ordinance. She felt banners are part of the excitement of the project and didn't have a problem with seven banners in the landscape area behind the right-of-way. She also felt 24-inch box trees with a two-inch caliper and 8 feet high would be large enough to mature in reasonable time and she didn't have a preference between metal halide and high-pressure sodium lighting. ' Council Member Adolph commented on his opposition to high-rise poles, flags, and banners at the Auto Mall and stated he didn't want to see the same image created on Washington Street. He understood the homeowners prefer bollard lighting but didn't feel they totally object to the 12-foot high poles and he felt it's time to move forward. He stated he was willing to support 24-inch box trees with a two-inch caliper and 8 feet high and didn't have a problem with seven "temporary" banners along Washington Street. He felt it would create a festive atmosphere on a limited basis. Mayor Pro Tem Sniff thanked the audience for coming and stated he felt it's imperative to move on and resolve this matter tonight. He felt the banners would help the Arts Foundation achieve a significant objective. He also commented that he supports and likes banners for their air of festivity and is not concerned about the seven proposed on Washington Street. Council Member Henderson asked if Council needs to make a decision between the two types of lighting. Council Member Adolph stated he prefers metal halide lighting because it gives a truer color to the area being illuminated. City Council Minutes 16 October 1 6, 2001 In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Benya stated he prefers metal halide lights but that either type will do the job. Council Member Sniff stated he felt the yellow cast from mercury vapor lights is softer. Council Member Henderson called for the question. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW 12-FOOT HIGH LIGHTING STANDARDS IN PARKING LOTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 47 AND AVENUE 48 (SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-042, AMENDMENT NO. I - LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-129 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins and Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION FOR THE MIRAFLORES SENIOR APARTMENTS PROJECT APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 48. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:48 p.m. Frank Spevacek, of RSG, and Stan Woolcott, of Rutan and Tucker, presented the staff report. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:50 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROJECT AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS RELATING THERETO (DC & TC, LLC - MIRAFLORES SENIOR APARTMENTS). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-130 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 17 October 1 6, 2001 Council Member Sniff left the meeting at 9:04 p.m. due to ill health. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-328; SPECIFIC PLAN 96-028 AMENDMENT #2, REVIEW OF REVISIONS TO DESIGN GUIDELINES, MODIFICATIONS TO ALLOW FOR A 23,184 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING IN-LIEU OF THREE RETAIL BUILDINGS TOTALING 11,010 SQUARE FEET; AND, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-709, CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 23,184 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING ON PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP 28422 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 600:1: FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD. APPLICANT: BART RINKER. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:53 p.m. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. Robert Ricciardi, landscape architect for the project and representing the applicant, stated they are in accord with the terms and conditions for this project. Council Member Adolph asked if landscaping would be used to break up the blank wall appearance at the back of the building. Mr. Herman responded landscaping will be placed at the rear of the site because the back of the building is designed to have large roll-up doors for loading and unloading. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 9:15 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-328 FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 96-028 AMENDMENT #2 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-709 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 23,184 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 111 (BART RINKER). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2001-131 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff ABSENT. City Council Minutes 1 $ October 1 6, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL TO AMEND SPECIFIC PLAN 96-028 FOR A 23,184 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL/COMMERCIAL BUILDING (BART RINKER). It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2001-1 32 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 23,184 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL/COMMERCIAL BUILDING (SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-709 - BART RINKER). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to adopt Resolution No. 2001-133 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff ABSENT. 4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-048 - A MASTER PLANNED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY OF 178 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES ON APPROXIMATELY 73 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 50 AND JEFFERSON STREET. APPLICANT: FORREST K. HAAG FOR RJT HOMES, LLC. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 9:07 p.m. Community Development Director Herman advised the applicant has requested a continuance to November 6, 2001. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to continue the public hearing for the amendment to Specific Plan 2000-048 filed by Forrest K. Haag for RJT Homes to November 6, 2001. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-142. BUSINESS SESSION ............. continued 6. CONSIDERATION OF PLACING A SPECIAL TAX FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS ON THE MARCH 5, 2002 BALLOT. Building & Safety Director Hartung introduced Brian Jewett of Muni Financial Corporation, Stan Woolcott of Rutan and Tucker, and Finance Director John City Council Minutes 19 October 16, 2001 Falconer and advised they were available for questions. He then presented the staff report outlining the options available for consideration. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Hartung replied a City-sponsored initiative is due to the Riverside County Registrars Office by December 4, 2001, to be placed on the March 2002 ballot. Council Member Perkins spoke in support of Option //2 in the staff report because he felt it's a good time to place both the Police and Fire Components on the ballot. Council Member Henderson outlined her reasons for favoring Option//3, which is the Fire Component only. She stated she felt while the events of September 11,2001, have brought forward the need to support public safety, those events have also created a good deal of unemployment in the Valley. Council Member Adolph said he favors an initiative for the Fire Component only because he didn't feel residents in gated communities would be inclined to support a Police Component since they pay for private security through their homeowners associations. He also stated he would support separate initiatives if Council wished to have both components on the ballot. Mayor Pe~a stated he felt the Fire Component would pass on its own because it adds paramedic services that are highly desired in the community. He suggested the tax rate be rounded up to an even amount such as $85 per year. Council Member Perkins asked why the Police Component is so much higher than the Fire Component. Brian Jewett responded that the police component is based on a tax for residential units only, while the fire component is based on a tax for residential as well as vacant properties. In response, to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Hartung stated the monthly cost for the Police Component would be $22.35. Council Member Perkins stated he felt, if the police component is placed on the ballot, the monthly amount should be stressed rather than the annual cost. Council Member Henderson reiterated her belief that funding for police protection should come from the City's General Fund. Council Member Perkins asked how many new officers would be needed to increase police services by one officer on a 24-hour basis,. 365 days per year. City Council Minutes 20 October 16, 2001 Sergeant Ammons stated he would need to research that information. Mr. Falconer estimated it would take 5.4 new officers. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to direct staff to prepare an ordinance for the purpose of placing a special tax initiative on the March 5, 2002, ballot for the Fire Component only and to include an inflationary clause but without a sunset clause. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-143. 8. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 363 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2001-02, ASSIGNING 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). MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No. 363 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Mayor Pe~a NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Sniff ABSTAIN: None 9. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANIMAL CAMPUS FACILITY. (This item was added to the agenda from Written Correspondence.) Mayor Pe~a reported he spoke with CVAG's Executive Director, Corky Larson, who felt there was a misunderstanding when this issue was previously presented to Council. She stressed to him that there would be no financial commitment to the project by taking this action and that she understood the Cities of Indio, Coachella, and La Quinta wish to continue using the Indio Animal Shelter facility. He recommended Council Member Adolph be appointed to the committee since he serves on CVAG's Human and Community Resources Committee and is familiar with the project. City Council Minutes 21 October 16, 2001 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to appoint Council Member Adolph to serve on the CVAG Animal Campus Advisory Committee. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff ABSENT, MINUTE ORDER NO, 2001 - 144. STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS C. V. Mosquito & Vector Control District -- Council Member Perkins reported the District has completed applying their new logo treatment to all 60 of their vehicles. Desert Resorts Regional Airport Authority -- Council Member Henderson reported that the airport will be undergoing some heavy construction to lengthen the runway from 6,700 feet to 8,500 feet. League of California Cities-Riverside Division -- Council Member Henderson advised she has been appointed by the League to serve on a special committee to monitor the effectiveness of the Grass Roots Program. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1-B. REPORT REGARDING EAST VALLEY COALITION ITEMS. City Manager Genovese gave a brief report updating the activities of the East Valley Coalition. He reported one of the more significant items discussed at the last meeting was fire services for the eastern portion of the Valley and it was recommended that the respective City Managers and County staff meet regarding this issue. 3-B. POSSIBLE DATES FOR THE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. City Clerk Greek presented a brief report and provided four alternative dates for Council's consideration. City Council Minutes 22 October 16, 2001 Council directed by consensus to schedule the Holiday Open House on December 11, 2001, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 5-B. POSSIBLE DATE FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE. Community Development Director Herman presented a brief report. Council directed by consensus to schedule the Joint Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNCIL DECORUM. Council Member Perkins requested this matter be continued to November 6, 2001, because he preferred all members of the Council be present for the discussion. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS. Mayor Pe~a requested the City Attorney explore whether a City Council has the ability to hold Closed Sessions when the session is dealing with public security issues. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Perkins/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff ABSENT. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California