2002 03 05 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MARCH 5, 20O2
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 City's legal counsel regarding pending litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Coachella Valley Water District v. City
of La Quinta, Case No. INC 010827.
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session 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
Betty Cheney, 54-255 Avenida Carranza, presented Council with manuscript copies
of a musical she wrote entitled "The Legend of La Quinta."
CONFIRMATION'OF AGENDA
City Manager Genovese requested Business Item No. 7 be taken up after the public
hearings.
Council Member Adolph stated he wished to bring up a few items under Mayor and
Council Members' Items.
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A brief discussion ensued regarding a Planning Commission public hearing held
February 26, 2002, on applications filed by Stamko Development. City Attorney
Jenson advised the Council can add the matter to the agenda as an emergency item
to consider calling up the Stamko applications on a future agenda for review by
Council.
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to add as an emergency
item, Business Item No. l-A, consideration of calling up for Council review the
applications filed by Stamko Development Company as follows: Addendum to EIR
92-337 (State Clearinghouse No. 97011055), Conditional Use Permit 2002-067, Site
Development Permit 2002-728, and Tentative Parcel. Map 30420. Motion carried
unanimously. (See further action below.)
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members sniff/Henderson to confirm the agenda
as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pe~a presented a proclamation to Deputy Dave Adams, of the La Quinta Police
Department, for his service to the City in apprehending drivers driving under the
influence. He also presented Deputy Adams with a plaque and resolution from
"MADD" and a Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ....... continued
City Attorney Jenson recommended the motion to add the emergency item to the
agenda be restated to clarify the reason for the emergency.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to add Business Item No.
1-A as an emergency item as the need to take action before the next agenda arose
after posting of the agenda (consideration of calling up for Council review the
applications filed by Stamko Development for Addendum to EIR 92-337 (State
Clearinghouse No. 97011055), Conditional Use Permit 2002-067, Site Development
Permit 2002-728, and Tentative Parcel Map 30420). Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-23.
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PRESENTATIONS ........ continued
Finance Director Falconer announced the City has again received the California
Municipal Finance Officers Award for outstanding financial reporting. The Mayor and
Council Members expressed appreciation to the Finance Director and the Finance
Department staff for their work in earning this award.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
1. LETTER FROM THE S.C.R.A.P. GALLERY REGARDING THE WASTE-TO-
WONDERS ART CHALLENGE.
Council concurred to direct staff to place this matter on the next agenda.
2. LETTER FROM LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL REGARDING CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS
FOR THE BLACKHAWKS FOOTBALL TEAM.
Council concurred to direct staff to place this matter on the next agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council
Minutes of February 19, 2002, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pe~a requested Item No. 6 be pulled for separate action due to a potential
conflict of interest.
Council Member Henderson spoke regarding Item No. 3 and stated she was pleased
the City is moving forward with the Civic Center Campus improvements.
1, APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 5, 2002.
2 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND TWO
MEMBERS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD TO ATTEND THE 2002
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL TREASURERS ASSOCIATION (CMTA) CONFERENCE
APRIL 29 - MAY 3, 2002, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA.
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3. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (TERRA-CAL
CONSTRUCTION) FOR THE CIVIC -CENTER CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 97-09.
4. APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
FOR VARIOUS LEFT-TURN POCKET MODIFICATIONS, PROJECT NO. 2001-09.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF CITYWIDE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 2000-04.
6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT FOR TRACT 24197-5,
MONTICELLO. (See separate action below.)
7. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BERRYMAN AND HENIGAR, INC. TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENT AND GRADING
PLAN CHECK SERVICES.
8. APPROVE TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RASA TO PROVIDE MAP CHECKING SERVICES.
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item
No. 6. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-24.
Item No. 6
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to adopt
Resolution No. 2002-33, granting conditional approval of a Final Map and
Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 24197-5, Monticello, Century
Homes. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO.
2002-25.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT MARKETING SERVICES AND VILLAGE FAIRE EVENT
PLANNING SERVICES.
Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report.
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Council Member Adolph commented on the relationship between this item and
Study Session Item No. 1. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to take
the items separately.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for economic development marketing services and
Village Faire event planning services, and authorize staff to issue the RFP to
interested firms. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-26.
1-A. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS FILED BY STAMKO DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY.
Community Development Director Herman gave a brief report on the Planning
Commission's approval of the project on February 26, 2002.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Herman confirmed the signage will
come back to the Planning Commission for final approval.
Council Member Henderson stated she felt the Planning Commission did a good
iob but noted there were a number of issues, such as conditioning the
agreement and having the signage come back. She didn't have a problem with
Council calling the item up for review.
Council concurred.
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to call up for Council
review the applications filed by Stamko Development Company (Addendum to
EIR 92-337 (State Clearinghouse No. 97011055), Conditional Use Permit
2002-067, Site Development Permit 2002-728, and Tentative Parcel Map
30420) and place them on the March 19, 2002, agenda as a public hearing
item. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO, 2002-27.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A $25,000 FUNDING REQUEST FOR CONTINUED
SUMMER SERVICE BY AMERICAN AIRLINES TO THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report.
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In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Weiss confirmed the funds will go to the Palm
Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority and be forwarded to
American Airlines.
Council Member Adolph left the meeting at 3:40 p.m. due to a family
emergency.
Council Member Henderson noted the Palm Springs International Airport's
marketing study recommended moving away from the subsidy because of the
cloud it creates over other airlines that do not receive a subsidy. She noted,
however, American Airlines will not guarantee the summer schedule flights
without the subsidy. She stated the CVA is asking cities to fund the subsidy
one more year and has formed an ad-hoc committee to find a long-range
solution to have equal funding from a number of entities. She reviewed the
amounts approved or considered by other cities/agencies as follows: Palm
Desert $50,000, Palm Springs $50,000, Desert Hot Springs $5,000, Cathedral
City $5,000, Riverside County $5,000, and CVEP $5,000.
Council Member Perkins supported authorizing up to $25,000 and stated he
spoke to three hotel managers who have agreed the hoteliers should share the
cost and will be working to participate by next year.
Council Member Sniff questioned the subsidy making any difference if people
are not flying into the Valley.
Council Member Henderson commented on the importance of Transient
Occupancy Tax as a revenue source and noted hotels need to be assured of
airlines coming into the Valley in order to make bookings in advance. She added
American Airlines is the only air travel service into the Valley from the east
coast.
Mayor Pe~a noted some groups book reservations two years in advance and
there will not be airline services from a national hub into the Valley if American
Airlines pulls out.
Council Member Sniff agreed to go along with the subsidy but was concerned
about taking it out of the General Fund.
Council Member Henderson noted the CVA is not in total agreement on this
issue and stated she hopes they will have a different solution by next year.
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MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to approve a funding
request of up to 925,000 from the General Fund Reserve (Account # 101-000-
300-290) for continued summer service by American Airlines to the Palm
Springs International Airport. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph
ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO, 2002-28.
3. CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE WORKSHOP/INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE.
There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
MOTION -It was moved by Mayor Pe~a and Council Member Henderson to
appoint Council Member Sniff to serve for three consecutive meetings on the
Chamber of Commerce Workshop/Information Exchange Committee. Motion
carried with Council Member Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-29.
. 4. CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
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/Perkins to appoint Council
Member Henderson to serve as Alternate Member to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph
ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-30.
5. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SEND OUT A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR AUDITING SERVICES AND APPOINTMENT OF A
SELECTION COMMITTEE.
There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Council Member Sniff supported continuing with Conrad and Associates.
Council Member Henderson agreed Conrad and Associates has done a great job
but stated she feels it's good to go out with an RFP once in a while.
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Mayor Pe~a concurred.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Falconer advised an RFP for auditing services
has not gone out since 1992. He noted sometimes firms rotate partners to get
a fresh look at the auditing records. He preferred staying with Conrad and
Associates but understood there is a perception that change is good.
Council Member Henderson suggested members of the Investment Advisory
Board be included in the Selection Committee.
Mr. Falconer confirmed two of the Investment Advisory Board Members are
Certified Public Accountants.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the
Request for Proposals (RFP) for auditing services for the next five fiscal years,
beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2007, and authorize staff to
initiate the selection process to contract for professional services and appoint
two Investment Advisory Board Members to participate in the selection process.
After a brief discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to approve the
Request for Proposals (RFP) for auditing services for the next five fiscal years,
beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2007, and authorize staff to
initiate the selection process to contract for professional services and appoint
the City Manager (or his designee), the Finance Director, and two Investment
Advisory Board Members (to be selected by the Finance Director), and any other
essential staff to participate in the selection process. Motion carried with
Council Member Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-31.
6. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO RAY LOPEZ AND
ASSOCIATES FOR CITYWIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2000-01.
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/Perkins to approve Contract
Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $94,584 to Ray Lopez and Associates to
implement various design and construction modifications to Project No.
2000-01, Citywide Park Improvements; and appropriate $65,425 from Quimby
funds to provide adequate funding for increases in the scope of work. Motion
carried with Council Member Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-32.
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STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF THE VILLAGE FAIRE EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF
LA QUINTA.
Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report.
Council Member Henderson stated she supported the events when put on by
the Chamber of Commerce but felt even then it was more like a big block party.
She felt the City has created the ideal street for such events but the Village
Faire still remains a "flop."
Council Member Sniff stated he spoke to some of the vendors at the last event
and they suggested more diversity in vendors, including produce, and changing
winter hours to 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. He felt the events are worthwhile and would
like to continue them with modifications on hours and with more promotion.
Council Member Perkins commented on the inability to compete with the C.O.D.
and Palm Springs street fairs and stated he felt it would be confusing to change
the hours. He suggested using the funds for something else.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Andrea Carter, of Kiner/Goodsell, Inc., stated some
of the vendors feel it is too hard to do the Village Faire events the night before
the C.O.D. street fair and some feel it is too costly for the hours. She stated
they have tried to get produce vendors but have not been successful. As for
attendance, she stated the event gains energy about 7:00 or 7:30 with 1,000
to 1,500 people in attendance and dies down around 9:00 p.m.
Council Member Henderson noted starting the event at 5:00 p.m. would mean
closing the street by 3:00 p.m. Additionally, a lot of people don't get off work
until 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Pe~a suggested the events may do better with a band and not have the
vendors.
Ms. Carter stated Calle Estado doesn't have a good area for bands to entertain
and she felt the Civic Center Campus will better accommodate that type of
activity.
Mayor Pe~a noted the Civic Center Campus is intended to be a passive park.
Council Member Perkins didn't have a problem drawing people to the Campus
at night for events.
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Mayor Pe~a stated he was leaning toward eliminating the Village Faire and using
the funds for other events such as community concerts.
Council Member Sniff noted the City has spent a lot of time, effort, and money
for these events by installing electrical and buying banners. He suggested either
not doing the events or doing them in a different venue. He didn't feel the
layout on Calle Estado lends itself very well to the Village Faire events and
agreed with having entertainment without vendors.
Ms. Carter suggested including the events in the RFP to see if any ideas come
from it.
Council Member Henderson suggested eliminating the event for a while and see
if the business community feels it's important.
Mayor Pe~a concurred to discontinue the Village Faire events until the Civic
Center Campus is completed and other activities, such as concerts, are
considered.
City Manager Genovese advised staff will remove the Village Faire component
from the RFP (Business Item No. 1) and generate general concepts for
entertainment at various locations.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CVAG Executive Committee -- Mayor Pe~a reported the Executive Committee has
adopted a modified resolution for the Salton Sea.
City Manager Genovese spoke regarding the Valleywide Animal Campus issue and
advised the County is still considering two sites. As for the Indio facility, the County
has sent correspondence to Indio, Coachella, and La Quinta regarding upgrading of that
facility.
All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Mayor Pe~a congratulated Council Member Henderson and City Clerk Greek for a fun
party at the United Way dinner.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION OF ADDING A SHADE COVERING FOR THE DAY WORKERS
PICK-UP SITE.
Council Member Perkins suggested installing a shade structure for the day
workers pick-up site.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Building & Safety Director Hartung confirmed the
day workers are still meeting at the original location and are not using the site
on Avenida Montezuma.
Council Member Perkins stated he felt the shade structure would help draw the
day workers to the location.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING ROUNDABOUT IN THE VILLAGE.
Council Member Perkins commented on the signage at the Village roundabout
and suggested the one-way signs be changed to read "Keep Right" to get
people to travel around the roundabout.
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING LED TRAFFIC SIGNALS.
Council Member Perkins asked staff to provide cost estimates to install LED
light shields on all traffic signals at major intersections.
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting.
· Council reconvened and recessed to Closed Session to and until 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
The City Council reconvened with Council Member Adolph present and with no
decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section
54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act).
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Thomas Martone, 68-487 Highway 111 Cathedral City, of Hacker Engineering and
representing the applicant in Public Hearing Item No. 2, requested a continuance on
that item to April 16, 2002.
PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council concurred to take up Public Hearing Item No. 2 at this time.
2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
2001-417 AND APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092, AMENDMENT NO.
1, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 38.4 ACRES INTO 130 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 58 AND MONROE
STREET. APPLICANT: BARTON PROPERTIES, INC.
Mayor Pe~a noted the applicant has requested a continuance (see public
comment).
MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to continue the
public hearing on Tentative Tract Map 30092 for Barton Properties to April 16,
2002. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-33.
1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Stephenson presented the staff
report.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Stephenson confirmed the BIA has
voiced support for the document.
Council Member Henderson noted Fire Protection Facilities is listed twice on
Page 1-6 and should be corrected. She also commented that she felt it's
unfortunate the City is unable to reference 2000 Census data in this document
instead of 1990 Census data.
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There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-80 RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.
2002-34 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-440 AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2001-440, NORTH EAST FIRE STATION.
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Hartung confirmed the
Architecture and Landscape Review Committee (ALRC) at one point discussed
a red metal roof but later recommended the color of the roof tile match the split-
face block wall, which they also recommended continue around the well site.
Council Member Henderson stated she understood a red tile roof had been
discussed both by the ALRC and the Planning Commission.
Kelley Needham, 10470 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, of WLC
Architects, stated he recalled the ALRC discussing the roof material matching
the wainscot and the wall plan for the project and that is when the idea of red
tile died. He stated the ALRC felt the red tile was too strong.
Council Member Adolph commented on the need for contrast in the design.
Council Member Henderson noted the Council discussed compatibility with the
neighborhood and questioned how many gray tile roofs are in the area.
After a brief discussion, Council concurred to go with a terra cotta, barrel tile
roof material.
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In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Needham confirmed the facility will
accommodate a ladder truck, fire engine, and paramedic unit.
Council Member Adolph suggested planting something other than Pepper trees
in the parkway area because they are messy.
There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-440
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2001-14, FIRE STATION.
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2002-35 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2001-14 FOR
A FIRE STATION.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2002-36 as amended (modifying Condition No. 6 to require "S" or barrel-type,
terra cotta roof material, and adding Condition No. 7 to change the Pepper trees
to another acceptable tree compatible with the streetscape). Motion carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION ........... continued
7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE LA QUINTA MUSEUM EXPANSION PROJECT
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND
AVENIDA MENDOZA.
Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report and noted the
location should be corrected to read, "Avenida Montezuma and Avenida
Mendoza."
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Council Member Adolph recommended the door on the south side of the kitchen
be reversed to swing toward the wall. He also noted the need to provide
maintenance access to the A~C unit on the east side of the building and
suggested moving it closer to the alleyway.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Paul Johnson, of Ferris Johnson Design,
stated decorative wrought-iron fencing is proposed on the north side to provide
flexibility in the use of the facility. It would provide interior use of the building
and exit independent of the courtyard use and vice versa.
Council Member Adolph questioned it serving a purpose and noted it would
allow a collection of wind-blown trash. He was concerned about the aesthetics
of the wall and security.
Mr. Johnson stated the wall can be eliminated and replaced with a decorative
gate.
Council Member Sniff suggested an arch with a wooden gate or curved wrought
iron to stay with the theme and match the arched window design.
Mr. Johnson noted the basic design is easier to fit within the budget.
Council Member Adolph pointed out decorative art can be used on the wrought-
iron fence to be compatible to the theme.
Council Member Sniff suggested using decorative material to give the sense of
an arch.
Mayor Pe~a suggested the door to the museum store be moved slightly toward
the south to be away from the courtyard entrance.
Barbara Irwin, 44-065 Camino La Cresta, asked about a demonstration garden
on the landscape design
Mr. Johnson advised the site has areas that will accommodate a demonstration
garden but none is proposed.
Ms. Irwin stated a demonstration garden would allow the plants to be used in
lectures without having to cut them. In response to Council Member Sniff, she
stated the plants they would like to have in the demonstration garden are:
arrow weed, bladder pod, saltbush, creosote, and salt cedar. The plants could
be started in wooden pots and transplanted to a permanent area when it is
ready.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE LA QUINTA
MUSEUM EXPANSION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND AVENIDA MENDOZA (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2000-010 - LA QUINTA MUSEUM EXPANSION).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2002-37 as submitted and with modifications to the site as discussed (reversing
the swing of the kitchen door on the south side; moving the A/C unit closer to
the alleyway on the east side; reversing the museum store door with the first
window at the courtyard entrance; and change the north gate to an arch
design). Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS ........ continued
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROMOTION OF MEASURE B.
Council Member Adolph expressed appreciation to the City Manager and
Building & Safety Director for their help in addressing the Measure B issue with
the Desert Sun.
5. DISCUSSION REGARDING DAY WORKERS SITE.
Council Member Adolph commented on the area set aside for day workers not
being used.
Mayor Pe~a stated the Sheriff's deputies continue to encourage use of the
designated site.
Council Member Perkins noted the people who pick up the day workers need to
be informed of the pick up area.
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE liD TRANSFORMER AT THE UNION 76 GAS
STATION.
Council Member Adolph spoke regarding the liD transformer next to the curb
and stated he understood the transformers would be placed behind landscaping.
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Council Member Henderson noted there's also one in front of the new KSL
building.
City Manager Genovese stated staff will look into the transformer at the gas
station. Staff has discussed moving the transformer at the KSL site but they
have opted to leave it as is.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California