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2003 04 15 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 15, 2003 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Adolph. PRESENT: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph ABSENT' None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Chief of Police, Captain John Horton, on matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings and public services or.facilities pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 2. Conference with labor negotiators, Ski Harrison, Mark Weiss, and John Ruiz, regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Meet and Confer. 3. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Coachella Valley Water District vs. City of La Quinta, Riverside Superior Court Case No. INC010827. 4. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) initiation of litigation - one matter. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed ANNOUNCEMENTS - None City Council Minutes 2 April 15, 2003 PRESENTATIONS 1. PRESENTATION ON THE SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT. Danella George, National Monument Manager, gave a brief overview of the National Monument's history and planned activities. She distributed copies of the Draft Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument Plan, and stated next year they would like to work with the local schools on some art or poetry to put on a kiosk at the Cove Oasis Trailhead. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. George confirmed the C.V. Mountains Conservancy is involved with the National Monument. Regarding mineral rights, she stated the legislation provides for valid claims to be grand-fathered in and any non-valid claims to be withdrawn. Mayor Adolph and Police Captain Horton presented a plaque to Duane Knapp in appreciation of his $1,000 donation to the La Quinta Police Department. Mayor Adolph presented a resolution prepared by the City honoring the Armed Forces. Council Member Sniff suggested the proclamation be sent to the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. Council concurred. Mayor Adolph presented a proclamation regarding Riverside County's Victim/Witness Assistance Program. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM PREVENT CHILD ABUSE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY. Council Member Henderson stated she thought this was the second or third year the agency has requested assistance. Council Member Sniff suggested the letter be received and filed. Council Member Perkins stated he would like to have it placed on the next agenda for consideration. Council concurred. City Council Minutes 3 April 15, 2003 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of April 1,2003, as amended (changing "No" to "Yes" on Page 16). Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Henderson referenced Item No. 7, and stated she is pleased the City will be accessing grant funds for benches made from recycled material. Council Member Perkins referenced Item No. 5, and asked staff, wherever it is possible, to adhere to bike lane widths, provide sufficient stacking capacity in left-turn pockets, and set back the medians at intersections so it is easier to make left turns. 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 15, 2003. ' 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2003. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2003. 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT ENGINEER I (DEVELOPMENT DIVISION) TO ATTEND THE ADVANCED SEMINAR, SUBDIVISION MAP ACT, TO BE HELD AT THE UCLA EXTENSION LINDBROOK CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, MAY 15-16, 2003. 5. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 CITYWIDE RE-STRIPING PROGRAM. 6. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) TO UTILIZE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR A FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR FOR RETIREES, SEPTEMBER 17 AND DECEMBER 17, 2003, 8:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. 7. APPROVAL OF A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION GRANT FOR A RECYCLING PROGRAM. City Council Minutes 4 April 15, 2003 8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $1,000 FROM DUANE KNAPP FOR THE LA QUINTA POLICE DEPARTMENT. (RESOLUTION NO. 2003-21) 9. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRAFFEX ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, including Council Member Perkins requests, and with Item No. 8 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 2003-21. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2003-32. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION TO THE LANDSCAPING ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Dave Thoms, 47-710 Via Cordova, suggested utilizing the architect who worked on the original project, and instructing the architect to take a broad look as opposed to getting bogged down into details. He further suggested once a plan is developed, that it be reviewed by the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee. Council Member Henderson agreed an overall look at the entire site is required. Council Member Sniff agreed the corner needs supplemental work, perhaps with some plants or artistic tile. He suggested increasing the amount not to exceed $10,000. In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the funding is for design only. Council Member Perkins concurred with raising the funding amount. Council Member Henderson stated she doesn't want to see this shortchanged but noted this is only for design. Council Member Sniff stated he would still like to raise the amount, and noted that does not mean the entire amount has to be spent. City Council Minutes 5 April 15, 2003 Mayor Adolph stated he is disappointed with the outcome of the corner, and supports moving forward with this. Council Member Perkins suggested not limiting it to three quotes. City Manager Genovese stated staff will utilize the Professional Services Registry to obtain names of landscape architects instead of going out with an RFP. Council Member Sniff stated he doesn't feel a review by the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee is necessary. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize staff to solicit quotes for the design portion of the modifications to the southeast corner of Washington Street and Highway 111 and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with the selected landscape architect in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Council Member Henderson stated she will support the motion but doesn't have a problem sending the design to the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for review. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2003-33. 2. CONSIDERATION OF STREET NAME CHANGE 2000-014 AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF AVENIDA BUENA VENTURA TO MAIN STREET, SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO CALLE TAMPICO AND EAST OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS. APPLICANT: OLD TOWN LA QUINTA, LLC. Planning Manager Orci presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Orci confirmed the two residences on the street have approved the name change, and all vacant property owners have been notified. Council Member Sniff suggested notifying the Chamber of Commerce of the street name change so it can be included on the map. Mayor Adolph stated he feels a thank you letter should be sent to the residents because the name change will require them changing their personal records. City Council Minutes 6 April 15, 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A STREET NAME CHANGE FROM AVENIDA BUENA VENTURA TO MAIN STREET (STREET NAME CHANGE 2003-014 - OLD TOWN LA QUINTA, LLC). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2003-22 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Chamber of Commerce Workshop/Information Exchange Committee -- Council Member Perkins stated he has completed his third meeting, and a new representative needs to be appointed. Assistant City Manager Weiss advised the Chamber has asked staff to give a brief presentation on The Ranch project at the next Mayor's Luncheon. Desert Resorts Regional Airport Authority -- Council Member Osborne stated Council Member Henderson will be the speaker at their event on April 25th. League of California Cities-Riverside Division -- Council Member Henderson reported there has been some re-emphasis on proposing a constitutional amendment, which will require substantial dollars and getting enough signatures to get it on the ballot. She supports the amendment but is not sure about the proposed fund-raising efforts. Mayor Adolph commented on the need to determine who will be attending the annual League meeting in July. Council Member Henderson noted an item will need to be placed on the next agenda to appoint a voting delegate for the League of California Cities Special General Assembly Meeting May 15th. City Council Minutes 7 April 15, 2003 Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Authority -- Council Member Henderson stated due to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) figures being underestimated over what was budgeted, they will be able to re-evaluate a number of programs that were cut back because of an expected shortfall. She commented on the need to retain the eastern flights but noted the drive-in market has been playing a big part in the Valley's tourist business. She stated secondary airports have noticed an increased use since 9/1 1. Council Member Perkins stated he feels the airport will have to reduce fares to be competitive with other airports. Council Member Henderson noted the airport can only control the landing fee, which is at the industry's lowest amount. Riverside County Transportation Commission -- Council Member Henderson stated most of the traffic issues are in the west part of the County, and that most of the issues in this area are dealt with through CVAG. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1-B. TRANSMITTAL OF THE 2003 LA QUINTA VALLEY MARKET STUDY. Council Member Sniff stated the report has errors and makes some fallacious assumptions. Council Member Henderson agreed there are some errors but is not sure how to correct them since the report has already been printed. In response to Council Member Osborne, Assistant City Manager Weiss stated 50 copies have been printed. They are distributed to interested developers and used as an economic development tool. He explained the idea was to have an outside perspective on the City, and some of the errors related to direction (north, south, east, and west) are due to the consultant's diminished knowledge of the area. He advised staff does not see them as critical errors, and feels the report meets the primary objective. City Council Minutes 8 April 15, 2003 Council Member Henderson stated she doesn't believe the errors disturb the intent of the document. Council Member Sniff remarked he feels someone more knowledgeable of the area should have caught the errors before it went to print. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Weiss replied staff can discuss the issue with Design Workshop but a revision may mean an amendment to their contract. 2. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT. City Attorney Jenson spoke regarding the City of Long Beach lawsuit that addresses the prevailing wage issue, and stated the Court of Appeals seems to agree with the City's stand. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES. Mayor Adolph referred to the tie-vote situation at the last meeting regarding Walgreens, and suggested amending the Council's Rules of Procedure so that a Council Member who votes in favor of a motion that ends in a tie vote may ask for reconsideration of the motion. Council Member Sniff suggested an amendment clarify that the issue can be brought back for reconsideration only one time. City Attorney Jenson noted there could be a situation where someone who voted against the motion would change their mind, and that it may make better sense to allow someone who voted against the motion to bring it back to avoid continual motions being made. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to direct the City Attorney to rework the policy and bring it back to Council for consideration. Council recessed to Financing Authority meeting. City Council Minutes 9 April 15, 2003 Council reconvened and recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. The City Council reconvened with Council Member Perkins absent due to illness. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of Harry S. Truman Elementary School whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Diane Acosta Timothy Dodd Hector Nuno Gabriela Aguilar Eric Dominguez Luis Olivares Jose Arriaga Anahi Duarte Gildardo Olivas Angel Avila Priscilla Espejo Nicolas Olvera David Berrera Jacqueline Flores Nicole Parker Kelsey Battin Victoria Fonseca Ramon Perez Melissa Becerra Michael Franklin Katrina Raimer Christina Beltran Erika Gibson Jarrod R. Ampone Kimberly Beltran Kayli Grace Brittany Reatiga Brenda Beltran Katlynn Grimm Jessica Rios Lizza Beltran Armand Hernandez Alexandria Rios Ryan Bogie Kristopher Holland Elizabeth Rivas Ashey Bouma Luis Huerta Michelle Rivera Brianna Bowen Amanda Imel Brianna Rodriguez Breana Brown Caitlin Katz Ariana Rodriguez Paige Bullers Mitchiko Khem Taylor Rohan Sedric Camacho Gregory Latta Anthoni Rubal Jazmine Cardenas Nico Lazzarini Caroline Storz Bethany Carter usty Livingston Matthew Styler Priscilla Castro Danielle Loe Poppy Trestrail Krista Chacon Monzerrat Loza Becka Villareal Jacob Chalman Francisco Lule Tatyanna Voorhies Michelle Corella Kimberly Macias Sarah White Shelby Cude Cory Maverick Rafael Zarate Meghan Davis Marilyn Meraz Alyssa Zarate MarcAnthoni Diaz Alexandra Nunez Audra Diemer Treasure Nunez City Council Minutes 10 April 15, 2003 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-089, ZONE CHANGE 2003-110, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31123. APPLICANT: VISTA ENCANTO LA QUINTA L.P. Associate Planner Nesbit presented the staff report and reviewed the tract map. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Nesbit stated property owners to the east and north have objected to the tract because of a potential decrease in their property values and the number of rear-yard frontages against their properties. He stated La Quinta Polo Estates are two-acre parcels, and the lot sizes in this tract range from 7,200 square feet to approximately 25,000 square feet. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Nesbit confirmed the current zoning allows up to two units per acre, the requested Iow density zoning designation allows up to four units per acre, and the applicant is requesting three units per acre. He stated both Iow density and very Iow density allow two-story buildings up to 28 feet high. He confirmed a very Iow density designation would allow about 40 units on 19 acres, and could function with a single access. Council Member Osborne asked if the tract would be gated, to which Mr. Nesbit responded, "Yes." Matthew Hladeck, the applicant, stated he believes this project is in spirit with the General Plan, and he referenced surrounding properties that have the same four-units-per-acre density. He then presented a modified plan to address some of the concerns of adjoining property owners. The modifications include a larger retention basin to allow a better viewscape for adjoining properties, and a lower building height of 22 feet. He also showed a single-entrance plan that was never submitted because of the costs involved, which had 1 6 lots on the east and north boundaries, whereas the plan denied by the Planning Commission has 21 lots on the east and north boundaries, and the modified plan has 15 lots. He stated he has tried to create a project that fits into the General Plan and surrounding zoning, and addresses some of the concerns of surrounding property owners. He compared this project and surrounding properties to other areas in the City, and questioned there being any validity to the concerns about property values decreasing. He requested Council approve the modified plan and return it to the Community Development Director for review. City Council Minutes 11 April 15, 2003 property values decreasing. He requested Council approve the modified plan and return it to the Community Development Director for review. In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Hladeck stated the property to the west belongs to Mr. Jewitt (Logans Landscape) and is zoned very Iow density, and the adjacent property is Prices' Nursery. Mayor Adolph commented on the need for a buffer between commercial and very Iow density properties. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:50 p.m. Kjell Ostbye, 80-645 La Docena Trail, stated his property backs up to the project, and he is concerned about the building heights. He stated the height restriction in La Quinta Polo Estates is 18 feet. Stewart Woodard, 80-000 Vista Bonita Trail, asked Council to deny the project. He feels going from 40 to 60 lots is a major change, and questioned this project having the same density as the Hideaway and Mountain View developments since they include golf courses. He commented on the concerns of La Quinta Polo Estates residents who purchased properties with views and privacy and are now faced with the possibility of facing three to four homes. He believes La Quinta Polo Estates is very unique and should be protected. He questioned this project providing a buffer from very Iow density to very high density, and stated he believes the project is flawed. He commented on the lack of a stacking area for vehicles at the gated entrance, and on the speed of traffic on Avenue 52. He also questioned the applicant's comparison between this project and surrounding properties to other areas in the City. Robert Holmes, 80-800 Vista Bonita Trail, stated he did his homework before purchasing his'property in La Quinta Polo Estates, and now all the reasons he moved there will be voided with this project. He noted the City's master plan provides rules for development, and he is concerned the City will end up with a hodgepodge if it is ignored. He also commented on the amount of traffic on Avenue 52. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:02 p.m. In response to Council Member Henderson, Public Works Director Jonasson stated the project will be conditioned to improve Avenue 52 to a primary arterial half width. He stated La Quinta Polo Estates was annexed without the same improvements. City Council Minutes 12 April 15, 2003 Council Member Henderson commented on the General Plan being a living document and allowing for land considerations in the appropriate process and for very good reasons. She pointed out La Quinta Polo Estates' height limit of 18 feet is due to the restrictions of their homeowners association and not the zoning, which allows up to 28 feet. The current zoning for this project allows a height of 28 feet, and she stated she would be hard pressed to take that right away. She commented on the willingness of the applicant to build three units per acre instead of four, and to reduce the building height to 22 feet, and noted it would be very difficult to build two-story units at 22 feet. She added the project could be conditioned not to allow two-story units. She wasn't sure how many homes in La Quinta Polo Estates would be impacted by the modified plan. Mr. Woodard indicated it would impact five to six homes. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Attorney Jenson advised there is not a process for sending tract maps back to the Community Development Director, and no resolution for approval has been prepared. Therefore, the tract map would have to come back to the City Council for final action. Council Member Osborne stated it seems as though the modified plan will address the concerns. Council Member Sniff agreed, and suggested staff be directed to prepare a resolution to come back to Council. Mayor Adolph stated he is a strong advocate of Iow density, and has mixed emotions about this project. He feels for the La Quinta Polo Estates residents but noted there needs to be a buffer in the zoning between their properties and the commercial property to the west. He believes the applicant has tried to address the concerns, and stated he will support the modified plan. Council Member Henderson stated she believes the Planning Commission would have supported the project with a few modifications, and that most of the modifications have been made. She commented that she doesn't believe in supporting a project for the purpose of supplying more money to the developer, and believes all the property values in this area will increase when the City's project at Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 is built. City Council Minutes 13 April 15, 2003 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to direct staff to prepare appropriate resolutions for the next available and appropriate City Council meeting, rejecting the Planning Commission's recommendation and making the necessary findings for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment 2003-468, General Plan Amendment 2003-089, Zone Change 2003-110, and Tentative Tract 31123 (Vista Encanto La Quinta, L.P.). Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-090, ZONE CHANGE 2003-111, AND SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-055 AMENDMENT NO. 1, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION FROM TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO OFFICE AND TOURIST COMMERCIAL, PARK TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND REVISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE TOURIST COMMERCIAL USES INCLUDING HOTELS AND RETAIL RELATED USES, CREATING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OFFICE COMMERCIAL USES, AND REVISING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES INCLUDING ATTACHED, CLUSTER, AND DETACHED UNITS. APPLICANT: CALIFORNIA INTELLIGENT COMMUNITIES AND THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Mayor Adolph advised staff has requested this item be continued to May 20, 2003, but the public hearing will be opened to receive testimony. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:25 p.m. David Lippert, 78-745 Rockberry Court, stated residents in the adjacent development have a lot of issues with this project that have not been addressed by the developer. He feels having a boutique hotel adjacent to a residential neighborhood does not conform with the zoning code. He stated the specific plan calls for a 50-foot setback from adjoining properties but a recent letter from the developer states they need a 20-foot setback or they will build two-story units. The developer also told residents the units adjacent to them would be single-story. Additionally, the specific plan calls for a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet, and the developer is proposing 4,500 square foot lots with zero lot lines. The park size has been decreased in size by 40%, and the traffic impact analysis doesn't meet the City's parking standards. He has a problem with the zone change, decreased lot sizes, and grading. He urged Council to consider how this project will impact the residents. City Council Minutes 14 April 15, 2003 Mayor Adolph asked staff if they were aware of changes being made to the specific plan, to which Mr. Orci responded, "No." Gary Boydstun, 78-710 Rockberry Court, stated the boutique hotel will be directly behind his property. He feels the letter from the developer was very threatening, and related that the letter states the developer will be asking Council to approve a reduced setback or two-story buildings. He questioned people wanting to rent rooms at a hotel overlooking subsidized housing, commercial properties, and a residential development. He feels the proposed project does not conform to the existing neighborhood, and that the density of the project is threatening to the residents. He understood when he bought his home that this land would be a residential development. He feels a boutique hotel would be better suited at the La Quinta Arts Foundation property. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the public hearing for General Plan Amendment 2003-090, Zone Change 2003-111, and Specific Plan 2001-055, Amendment No. 1 (California Intelligent Communities) to May 20, 2003. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER NINE OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. LOCATION: CITY OF LA QUINTA JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS, THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE, PLANNING AREA ONE, AND PLANNING AREA TWO. APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA. Principal Planner Baker presented the staff report. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:37 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:38 p.m. Council Member Henderson stated she understood from staff that the Village overlay is there but that it is not necessarily appropriate to show it on this map. She asked if the zoning for Public Hearing Item No. 1 should be addressed on this map. Planning Manager Orci stated the resolution that comes back to Council on that item will address the zoning change. City Council Minutes 15 April 15, 2003 Mayor Adolph asked about changing the Tourist Commercial zoning on The Ranch property near the Jefferson Street entrance. Mr. Orci stated the proposed zone change makes the zoning designations consistent with the land-use designations previously approved by the City Council during the General Plan discussions. Council Member Henderson noted the specific plan for the property overrides the zoning shown on this map. City Attorney Jenson noted a golf course can be built on Tourist Commercial but prior to building anything else, a General Plan Amendment will need to be done, and a specific plan will come back to Council for the golf course resort. She advised a finding of consistency cannot be made without first amending the General Plan. Mayor Adolph asked staff to keep in mind for the future any areas where commercial is adjacent to residential and consider putting buffer zones between them. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up Ordinance No. 381 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Perkins ABSENT. ORDINANCE NO. 381 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER NINE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA (ZONE CHANGE 2003-113). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson introduce Ordinance No. 381 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. City Council Minutes 16 April 15, 2003 Council reconvened and the City Attorney announced the City Council has voted to authorize the filing of a bankruptcy claim regarding Closed Session Item No. I and the related necessary motions on behalf of the City of La Quinta in the Desert Hot Springs bankruptcy matter, In re City of Desert Hot Springs. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California