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2002 12 03 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2002 City Clerk, June Greek, declared the 2:00 p.m. Closed Session portion of the meeting adjourned to 3:00 p.m. due to lack of a quorum. An adjourned meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Pe~a. PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a ABSENT: None Mayor Pe~a led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Murphy, 54-580 Riviera, of PGA West, asked when the City would be assuming the maintenance and liability responsibilities for the equestrian trail along Madison Street. City Manager Genovese advised staff will check the status and get back with Mr. Murphy. John McLaughlin, 44-405 Willow Circle, expressed gratitude to Mayor Pe~a for his years of service on the City Council. He also thanked everyone who supported Measure M during the last election, and urged Council to find a way to fund additional fire protection services. As for concern about the quality of life impact if other services are cut, he noted the quality of life is greatly impacted if someone's life is lost due to inadequate emergency care. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed CONFIRMATION OF ELECTION RESULTS AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY 1. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. City Council Minutes 2 December 3, 2002 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-155 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON THE 5TM DAY OF NOVEMBER 2002, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2002-155 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. At this time, Mayor Pe~a expressed appreciation to his colleagues, staff, and family for their support and cooperation during his years of working on the City Council. He stated he is proud of the accomplishments made by the City during his tenure on the City Council, and is confident that the City will continue to move forward with quality growth. Council Member Sniff congratulated Mayor Adolph on his election, and Council Members Henderson and Perkins on their re-election. Council expressed appreciation to outgoing' Mayor Pe~a for his many years of service on the City Council. 2. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE. City Clerk Greek administered the oath of office to Mayor Adolph and Council Members Henderson and Perkins. Assemblyman David Kelly, of the 80th District, presented a proclamation from the California State Legislature to outgoing Mayor Pe~a for his years of dedicated service to the community. Mayor Adolph thanked everyone who supported his election and expressed appreciation for all the candidates that ran for office. He also thanked outgoing Mayor Pe~a for his leadership on the City Council, and commented on the need for the Council to move forward in a fiscally-responsible manner. Council Members Henderson and Perkins expressed gratitude to the community for their re-election. City Council Minutes 3 December 3, 2002 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM SUNLINE TRANSIT TO NAME A BUS SHELTER IN HONOR OF MAYOR JOHN PEI~iA. Council concurred to support the request made by SunLine Transit Agency to name a bus shelter in honor of Mayor Pe~a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of November 19, 2002, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 3, 2002. 2. APPROVAL OF THE DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY. 3. APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1 (LA QUINTA NORTE). 4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CASH DONATION FROM RUTAN AND TUCKER FOR THE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION BANQUET. (RESOLUTION NO. 2002-156) 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CASH DONATION FROM NICKERSON AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION BANQUET. (RESOLUTION NO. 2002-157) 6. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EISENHOWER DRIVE MEDIAN ISLAND AND MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2001-02A. City Council Minutes 4 December 3, 2002 7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF CALLE TAMPICO NEAR AVENIDA NAVARRO. (RESOLUTION NO. 2002-158) 8. APPROVAL AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT TO SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 29147-2, KSL LAND CORPORATION. 9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 29457-3, RANCHO LA QUINTA, T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (RESOLUTION NO. 2002-159) 10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 29894-2, THE HIDEAWAY, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE COUNTRY CLUB OF THE DESERT. (RESOLUTION NO. 2002-160) 11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM KSL DESERT RESORTS FOR THE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION BANQUET. (RESOLUTION NO. 2OO2-161 ) 12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF MADISON STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 58 AND AVENUE 60, RESERVING ALL THE NECESSARY EASEMENTS FOR THE EXISTING UTILITIES. (RESOLUTION NO. 2002-162) 13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CASH DONATION FROM ROSENOW, SPEVACEK GROUP, INC., FOR THE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION BANQUET. (RESOLUTION NO. 2002-163) MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 4, 5, 7, and 9-13 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2002-156 through 2002-163 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-234. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION, SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM TO SERVE A TERM AS PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 98-109. City Clerk Greek presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 5 December 3, 2002 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to select Council Member Sniff as Mayor Pro Tern for a fourth one-year term. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-23§. 2. CONSIDERATION OF FILLING CITY COUNCIL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION. City Clerk Greek presented the staff report. Bob Alcala, 51-470 Avenida Carranza, urged Council to fill the vacancy by appointing the candidate with the next highest number of votes. He received 23% of the votes and believes the citizens would want him appointed to fill the vacancy. Joe Broido, 77-510 Calle Nogales, stated he feels if one of the candidates from the last election is not appointed that a special election should be held. He didn't feel someone with a lot of knowledge is necessary to fill the vacancy, and that Council should use their knowledge to teach a new and younger person. He didn't feel past actions of the Council regarding vacancies should be considered a precedent. Sandy and Ron Hawks, 78-770 Spyglass, both spoke in support of Council appointing the candidate with the third highest number of votes cast in the November 5th election. Grady Sparks, 48-145 Via Vallarta, noted the current Council is in office because the majority of voters put them there, and he feels the Council should appoint someone with the same vision for the City. Council Member Sniff pointed out prior vacancies have been filled two times by appointment of a candidate and two times by appointment of non-candidates. He suggested accepting letters of interest for the vacancy and making an appointment at the next Council meeting. Council Member Perkins supported the idea of accepting a letter of interest and maybe a brief resume' and background. He didn't want the City to have to pay the expense of a special election. Council Member Henderson voiced appreciation for those who ran for office .... during the last election, and stated she knows of several people who chose not to run because they were pleased with the incumbents and didn't want to pose City Council Minutes 6 December 3, 2002 any opposition. She supported the Council making an appointment and giving the community a chance to submit a letter of interest. Mayor Adolph concurred with accepting letters of interest and commented on the need to get an advertisement in the newspaper as soon as possible. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to fill the vacancy on the City Council by appointment at the City Council meeting of December 17, 2002, and to accept letters of interest from qualified La Quinta residents to be received by the City Clerk's office no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2002. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-236. 3. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE BOARD. 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/Henderson to appoint Mayor Adolph to serve on the Executive Board of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2002-237. 4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 379 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1.09 TO TITLE I OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to adopt Ordinance No. 379 on second reading. Council Member Henderson stated she still has a problem with the language in Section 1.09.020(B) and suggested including, "shall be subject to citation" at the end of the sentence, as suggested by the City Attorney at the last meeting. She noted the current language states the City can issue a citation each day for the same offense, and she didn't feel that was the City's intent. Council Member Perkins noted illegally-parked vehicles 'can"be'crted each day the vehicle remains illegally parked. City Council Minutes 7 December 3, 2002 Amended Motion - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to amend the language by including, "shall be subject to citation" at the end of the sentence in Section 1.09.020(B). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS All reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS City Clerk Greek reminded everyone about the Civic Center Campus dedication and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held December 7th, and the Holiday Open House on December 11th MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California