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2003 08 19 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL r---- MINUTES i AUGUST 19,2003 . A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Sniff. PRESENT: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Mayor Pro Tem Sniff · ABSENT: Mayor Adolph MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to excuse Mayor Adolph. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT Valerie Celaya, 45-035 Desert View Court, expressed safety concerns about vehicles parking on both sides of Dune Palms Road near the Amelia Earhart Elementary School. She noted the shrubs between Miles Avenue and Desert Stream also block the line of sight. Council concurred to refer the matter to staff. CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with the City's real property negotiator, Tim Jonasson, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located on Jefferson Street south of West Ward Ho Drive for vacant parcels owned by: a) Charles and Alice Zilinsky for a vacant parcel located on Jefferson Street south of Westward Ho Drive (APN 649-090-007); b) David A. and Carol A. Elrod (APN 649-071-014); c) William Hall (APN 649-090-005); and d) Sandy Seeley for property located at 46-305 Jefferson Street. 2. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) 0 threat 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. ?' Council Member Osborne led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Council Minutes 2 August 1 9, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA City Manager Genovese requested the City Council recess to the Redevelopment Agency at approximately 4'00 p.m., for the purpose of taking up the Study Session item and Business Item No. 1 on that agenda. Council Member. Perkins requested Consent Item No. 14 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Osborne to approve the City Council Minutes of August 5, 2003, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 19, 2003. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT FOR JUNE 30, 2003. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2003. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 28444 - THE MASTERS AT PGA WEST - INNOVATIVE RESORTS COMMUNITIES. City Council Minutes 3 August 191 2003 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PUBLIC WORKS --' DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO ATTEND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC ~ WORKS CONGRESS AND EXPOSITION IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, ' AUGUST 24-27, 2003. 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 29053-2, RENAISSANCE (TRANSWEST HOUSING). (RESOLUTION NO. 2OO3-72) 7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 30651 - THE QUARRY RANCH. (RESOLUTION NO. 2003-73) 8. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 24197-2, MONTICELLO, LLC, CENTURY HOMES. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 2~4197-4, MONTICELLO, LLC, CENTURY HOMES. 10. ACCEPTANCE oF IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 29348-1, MARVIN HOMES. 11. APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENIDA LA FONDA; AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a) AND CONSENTING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE AVENIDA LA FONDA STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. (RESOLUTION NO. 2003-74) 12. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OVERLAND, PACIFIC' AND CUTLER, INC. TO PROVIDE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET PHASE II PROJECT. 13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DECLARATION OF DEDICATION EASEMENT TO THE CITY FOR A FLOOD REGULATION BASIN LOCATED AT 79-565 STARFLOWER TRAIL (APN 604-253-007). (RESOLUTION NO. 2003-75) 14. APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION FOR DOG PARK AMENITIES. (See separate action below.) City Council Minutes 4 August 1 9, 2003 15. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ART PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MADISON DEVELOPMENT. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item No. 14 and with Item Nos. 6, 7, 11, and 13 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2003-72 through 2003-75 respectively. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2003-81. Item No. 14 Council Member Perkins suggested adding two benches at the dog park back-to-back so one shelter will accommodate them. He feels the dog park is nice but stated it's not as big as he would like. Council Member Osborne stated he doesn't have a problem adding the benches if it can be done within the allocated funds. Council Member Henderson pointed out the dog park is a temporary site. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to approve an allocation up to $10,000 from the Quimby account for dog park amenities. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2003-82. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITY USE POLICIES. Community Services Director Horvitz presented a brief summary of the proposed changes. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz confirmed fencing will be allowed for events at the Civic Center Campus when public access is to be restricted. Regarding snack bar equipment at the La Quinta Park and Sports Complex, she stated the user groups (AYSO, youth baseball, and youth football) have indicated they are not interested in purchasing the equipment but are willing to pay into a replacement fund. Council Member Perkins referenced material he has on a turf maintenance program he would like staff to review. City Council Minutes 5 August 1 9, 2003 Council Member Osborne spoke in support of the City purchasing the snack bar equipment and charging user groups an annual maintenance and replacement fee to help with rePlacement costs. Mayor Pro Tem Sniff agreed, and noted it may be helpful to get an estimate on how long the equipment is expected to last to determine a replacement fee. Council Member Henderson noted the skate park at the La Quinta Park could be open within 18 months, and that the Community Services Commission has discussed having the snack bar operated by a contract group to keep it open all the time instead of just during league activity. She feels it may be premature to make decisions on the snack bar when circumstances may change in a year. She asked if the policy for maintenance and replacement would apply to the La Quinta Park and Sports Complex. Ms. Horvitz stated staff recommends applying it to both for consistency. As for contracting out the snack bar, she noted AYSO and little league use it for fundraising. Council Member Henderson questioned if the City should allow the fundraising component to dominate the decision if there is a legitimate reason for having the snack bar open to accommodate other uses in the park. She would like to see this issue discussed, and to find out if there are any snack bar contractors available. Ms. HOrvitz stated staff will research that issue. Council Member Henderson stated she supports the equipment being purchased by the City and charging user groups a replacement fee. In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the Commission has discussed having vending machines at the La Quinta Park in the near future. Council Member Osborne stated he liked that idea. Council Member Perkins stated he doesn't feel the snack bar should be open except for baseball and soccer because anything else would be difficult to control. Regarding electric vehicle use, Ms. Horvitz stated the user groups are agreeable to the Commission's recommendation that they provide their own vehicle(s) to move their equipment, drag the fields, etc. Council concurred. City Council Minutes 6 August 19, 2003 Ms. Horvitz asked if the Council would like the sport groups to help pay a portion of the lighting costs, which has been paid by the City. She advised the Sports Complex electric bill has averaged $8,000/month, which will double when the La Quinta Park lighting comes online. Council Member Henderson noted the estimated cost associated with the Sports Complex and La Quinta Park of $260,000 is the cost of a paramedic for three shifts. She doesn't feel it's a matter of the Council "wanting" the sport groups to pay but maybe it should be discussed so they understand it may become necessary to consider a user fee in the future. She feels it would be difficult to implement a fee this year but believes it should be a part of the overall budget discussions next year. Council Member Osborne noted the Commission has recommended sports groups be fined if they fail to turn off lights that are not being used. He supports better usage and discussing ways to defray costs in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Sniff noted the City spends a lot of money developing' parks, and lighting the parks is part of what makes them functional. He feels the City should continue paying the costs for now but supports letting user groups know the Council will be discussing possibilities for covering costs in the future. He also supports implementing a warning and fine process to encourage better usage but feels a fine of $50 may be too Iow. Council Member Henderson stated she agrees with the Commission's recommendation to increase the deposit from $350 to $500, and any fines to be paid from the deposit. She asked if the breakdown of the maintenance costs has been shared with the user groups. Ms. Horvitz stated it has been shared informally but can also be done in writing. Council Member Henderson stated she supports the user groups receiving the breakdown. Council Member Perkins commented on the need to give user .groups sufficient notice before charging a fee. Council concurred to implement the warning process recommended by the Commission, which includes revoking the facility use permit after the fourth offense. The Council further concurred with the Commission's recommendation for user groups to complete a Community Association Application. Regarding establishment of an annual turf maintenance program, Council Member Perkins stated the material he referenced earlier is a foam system City Council Minutes 7 August 1 9, 2003 that lasts five years and reduces maintenance costs by 50%. He suggested ~ "- the turf maintenance program be brought back to Council. Council Member Henderson stated she supports getting additional information but noted the results of new technology is not always as positive as the promoters suggest. She understands the establishment of an annual' turf maintenance program will inform user groups that the fields will be shut down at a certain time of the year, which is something user groups haven't been happy about in the past. She supports the Commission's recommendation. Council Member Osborne concurred. Council Member Perkins noted the program he referenced may eliminate the need to shut down the fields. In response to .Council Member Osborne, Public Works Director Jonasson confirmed Musco Lighting has conducted preliminary tests on the La Quinta Park lighting, with further adjustments to be done next week. He confirmed residents in the area will be notified by. mail of the testing period. Ms. Horvitz confirmed the lighting must be turned off at the Sports Complex and ~ '" the La Quinta Park by 10:00 p.m. She stated the three northern soccer fields cannot be used on Saturday and Sunday nights so adjacent residents can enjoy the night sky during weekends. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to approve the Facility Use Policies with recommendations as made by the .City Council. · Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2003-83. 2. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS: 1) CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND 2) APPROVING PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND: a) CHARLES AND ALICE ZlLINSKY (APN 649-090-007; b) DAVID A. AND CAROL A. ELROD (APN 649-071-014); c) WILLIAM HALL (APN 649-090-005); FOR VACANT PARCELS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET SOUTH OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE; AND d) SANDY SEELEY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 46-305 JEFFERSON STREET. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 8 August 19, 2003 Council Member Henderson asked about providing a sewer line in the new street for the small neighborhood on the east side of Jefferson Street that was not included in the assessment district. Bob Ross, of RBF Consulting, stated they will look at the potential of providing a stub out from the main sewer line to serve that area in the future. Council Member Henderson stated she would like to provide those residents with potential for sewer hook up as long as it doesn't slow down this project. Council Member Osborne asked why left turns from Palm Circle and Fiesta Drive will not be allowed. Mr. Ross explained Palm Circle is too close to the future signalized intersection at Westward Ho Drive, and Fiesta Drive is too close to the bridge. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO INITIAL STUDY/NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS. It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2003-76 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. City Attorney requested Section 4 of the next resolution be amended to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make minor modifications to the individual agreements. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND (A) CHARLES AND ALICE ZiLINSKY; (B) SANDY SEELEY; (C) WILLIAM HALL; AND (D) DAVID AND CAROL ELROD FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG JEFFERSON STREET. It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2003-77 as amended (modifying section 4 to include authorization for City Council Minutes 9 August 19, 2003 the City Manager and City Attorney to make minor modifications to the agreements). Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Perkins tO adopt Resolution No. 2003-78 as submitted. Council Member Henderson indicated she would support the motion but is disappointed this was not taken up during budget discussions at the appropriate time. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS - None City Council Minutes 10 August 1 9, 2003 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF TIME IN WHICH TO FILE A FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092, A 97-LOT SUBDIVISION ON 37_+ ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 58 AND MONROE' STREET. APPLICANT: TAHIR MAJID. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:03 p.m. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report, and Associate Planner Nesbit reviewed the tentative tract map. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Nesbit advised an emergency access will be located off of the cul-de-sac at the northeast corner of the tract. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Nesbit indicated the entrance will be moved eastward, and be within the spacing criteria of the General Plan. Mr. Herman added the entrance will-have no turning restrictions. Council Member Osborne asked if there are other developments in the area with four units per acre. Mr. Nesbit indicated none within one mile of this development. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:08 p.m. Council Member Henderson stated she feels the project is the most unimaginative project she has seen but it meets the requirements, and she will support it. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092 OF 97 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 37_ ACRES (MAJID FAMILY PARTNERSHIP/TAHIR MAJID). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to adopt Resolution No. 2003-79 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. City Council Minutes 11 August 19, 2003 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING ? APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31349 FOR A 198-LOT SUBDIVISION OF 69+ ACRES IN TRACT 30357 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ' AVENUE 52 EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET WITHIN THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB SPECIFIC PLAN. TOLL BROTHERS, INC. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7'10 p.m. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report, ~nd Associate Planner Nesbit reviewed the tract map. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Nesbit stated most of the lots are 60 feet wide. The minimum width allowed in the Specific Plan is 50 feet. The setbacks are generally the same as the RL Zone except for 10-foot rear yards, and the side yard setbacks are five feet. Council Member Osborne stated it seems like a lot is being put in a small space. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Nesbit stated 50 future casitas are proposed in Lot 186. Council Member Henderson noted the lot sizes are typical for this type of project, and that the density has been reduced. Chris Bergh, of MDS Consulting, 79-799 Old Avenue 52, representing the applicant, stated the minimum lot width is 60 feet, and 15 feet will exist between units. The future proposed casitas will be two-story units. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr.. Bergh confirmed some of the cul-de-sac lot frontages could be less than 60 feet. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:20 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF A 198-LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31349 ON 68.72 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF AVENUE 52 AND EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET (TOLL BROTHERS, INC.). City Council Minutes 12 August 1 9, 2003 It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to adopt Resolution No. 2003-80 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. BUSINESS SESSION ........... continued 4. CONSIDERATION OF AN INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE FOR THE LA QUINTA PARK. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the water feature area will be ADA accessible. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz advised the area is 80 feet in diameter. Council Member Henderson voiced concern about maintenance costs. Ms. Horvitz stated the cost for the proposal by Vortex, which is a one-time water-use system, is approximately $60,000 including equipment and installation. The cost of a water treatment system (recycled water) is approximately $25,000 more. Suzanne Rupp, 27464 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, of Miracle Playground Sales, stated the upfront costs for a water treatment system is higher but the water cost is significantly lower. She stated it takes approximately five years to offset the cost of a water treatment system. She added the equipment is stainless steel and under warranty for 25 years, and the surface will be a rubberized material. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the water feature surface at Fritz Burns Park was replaced because of rodents but added this water feature will have a concrete base. She stated the rubberized surface is not included in the cost, and the City has applied for a grant to cover that cost. Ms. Rupp noted brushed concrete can be used in place of a rubberized surface. She indicated the various water features are intended to blend in with the environment and not be obtrusive. City Council Minutes 13 August 19, 2003 In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz stated an area 80 '-- feet wide is needed to accommodate the number of water features in the preliminary plan unless the plan is scaled back. In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Rupp advised the time period the water features can be available are set through a control panel, and the individual water features are activated when the activation bollard is touched. Ms. Horvitz stated the outside wall is approximately 2Y2 feet high. A budget of $40,000 was discussed when the RFP was distributed but no funds have been allocated for this project. She confirmed there are sufficient funds in the Arts in Public Places Fund to cover the cost. Mayor Pro Tam Sniff spoke in support of the concept, and asked about the recirculation system. Ms. Rupp explained the water will drain to the center or outside edges of the area and go through a chemical filtering system before being sprayed again. The chemicals are regulated by the system, and the control panel can be located in a subterranean vault or in an enclosure. The system has '-- approximately 10 water feature components with the palm tree-like feature being about 12 feet high. , Council Member Perkins voiced concern about the rubberized surface being slippery, and commented on the need for the area to be.illuminated. Ms. Horvitz noted the same material, which is similar to cork, has been used at Fritz Burns Park without any complaints being filed. As for lighting, she noted the adjacent basketball court lighting will most likely illuminate the area. Ms. Rdpp noted operation hours can be regulated through the control panel. Council Member Perkins voiced concern about pools or lakes that are not fenced. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese stated the maintenance will probably be contracted to the same company that maintains the City's fountains. ,__ Ms. Rupp recommended the water treatment system because it Will provide , better water pressure. City Council Minutes 14 August 1 9, 2003 In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz noted staff's recommendation includes authorization for an RFP for a landscape architect to design and coordinate this project. Council Member Osborne stated he supports going with the water treatment system. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to authorize the use of a filtration system and regular flow rate nozzles for ~he La Quinta Park interactive water feature, and authorize a Request for Proposals for a landscape architect to design and coordinate this project. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2_003-84. 5. CONSIDERATION OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND SELECTION OF ANNUAL PAVEMENT PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PROGRAM. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. Council Member Perkins commented on the importance of maintaining the City streets. In response to Council Member Henderson, Consultant Nick Nickerson stated 'staff recommends a portion of. the $875,000 carry-over funds for slurry seal and striping be used for the slurry and preventative maintenance portion of this year's program, and appropriate capital money for the rehabilitation of the streets in Scenario//2. City Manager Genovese noted any unused portion of the $600,000 appropriated for the current fiscal year would be carried over to the following year. Council Member Henderson agreed with Council Member Perkins on the critical need to maintain the streets. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Jonasson explained the $875,000 was previously designated for the slurry seal program but not used. Council Member Osborne agrees with maintaining the streets at the level recommended by staff but feels it's important to keep an eye on the budgeted amount and to reduce it if it's not being used. City Council Minutes 15 August 19, 2_003 MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to appropriate $205,206 from Gas Tax Funds, account Number 201-000-300- 290, direct staff to implement the 2003/2004 Annual Pavement Preservation and Maintenance Program - Scenario Number 2, maintaining an average PCI rating of 80 or better. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO, 2003-85. 6. CONSIDERATION OF THE LA QUINTA COURT LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONCEPTS. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Ray Lopez, landscape architect with Ray Lopez Associates, reviewed the revised landscape design concepts, and showed samples of aggregate materials and colored concrete for the sidewalk. He also showed tile samples to put on the two circular, mustard-colored stucco planter areas. Council Member Henderson suggested the possibility of having a local tile artist design the tile. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Sniff, Public Works Director Jonasson advised CalTrans has approved the use of decomposed granite and boulders in the median island with the sidewalk remaining concrete. Council Member Osborne spoke in support of the tile sample for the planters and aggregate material for the sidewalk. Council Member Perkins noted once the aggregate material is installed on concrete and coated, it should be treated every five years. He believes it will go well with the tile and landscaping. Council Member Henderson stated she knows people who have used the aggregate material and are not pleased with it. Council Member Perkins suggested using California Gold and boulders in the median island and aggregate material on the sidewalk. Mr. Jonasson stated CalTrans may object to changes that require stocking another material. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Lopez noted the existing sidewalk can be ramped to meet the height of the new aggregate material. City Council Minutes 16 August 19,' 2003 Council Member Perkins suggested grinding the aggregate material where it abuts the existing sidewalk. Council Member Henderson stated she supports moving forward with the changes, including gold-colored decomposed granite and boulders in the median island. She also supports adding aggregate material to the median island sidewalk once CalTrans approves it. After a brief discussion, Council concurred the median island sidewalk should remain straight and the handicap ramp should remain concrete. Ms. Horvitz summarized the changes as follows: larger aggregate material will be used for the sidewalk in the colors presented; the landscape plan is accepted as presented; and tiles to be used in the circular planters in the colors presented. Council Member Henderson noted a smaller tile may need to be used on the planters. MOTION -It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Perkins to approve the concept modifications to the La Quinta Court artwork with ceramic tiles to be incorporated in the outer walls of the fountain, and direct staff to develop modifications to the median island as a separate project. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2003-86. 7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 388 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO. I PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 211 AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to adopt Ordinance No. 388 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Mayor Pro Tern Sniff NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Mayor Adolph City Council Minutes 17 August 19, 2003 STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Chamber of Commerce Workshop/Information Exchange Committee -- Council' Member Osborne reported the Chamber is discussing doing a financial audit for the City's review next year. Museum Expansion Committee and Riverside County Free Library System Advisory Committee -- Mayor Pro Tem Sniff suggested removing both committees from the agenda list. Council concurred. Riverside County Transportation Commission -- Council Member Henderson stated the Commission has selected an auditor to perform the SunLine Transit Agency audit. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 3-B. SELECTION OF DATE FOR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Council concurred to schedule the Holiday Open House for December · from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - None The City Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. The City Council meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act). City Council Minutes 18 August 1 9, 2003 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California