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2004 03 02 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL - MINUTES MARCH 2, 2004 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. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. (see announcement on Page 10) 2. Conference with the City's real p operty negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 5 956.8 concerning potential terms and - conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of a portion of 525:f: acres located at the southwest cor er of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: And Vossler. Council recessed to the Redevelopmen Agency meeting 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 'Mark Moran, P. O. Box 1305, requested Council consider amending the City Code to allow construction on Sundays and holidays in non-residential areas through some type of permitting process. - City Council Minutes 2 March 2, 2004 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA City Manager Genovese referred to the Addendum Agenda, adding Business Item No.4, and noted the item will be removed from the Redevelopment Agency Agenda. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to confirm the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENT A TIONS David Willmon, of the League of California Cities, gave a brief update on the Local Taxpayers' and Public Safety Protection Act ballot initiative. He indicated April 1 5, 2004 is the deadline for collecting signatures. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S SERVICES REGARDING SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT COLONEL MITCHELL PAIGE, USMC (RETIRED). Council Member Henderson suggested placing some type of special recognition near the Veterans' monument on the Civic Center Campus. Council concurred and directed that this matter be referred to the Cultural Arts Commission for a recommendation back to Council. 2. CORRESPONDENCE FROM MAKO HUGHES REGARDING POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF WATER COLORS OF ARNOLD PALMER. Council Member Henderson noted a lot of people are offering ideas for the SilverRock Ranch, and suggested looking at a procedure for considering them. She feels this may be premature to consider at this time. Council concurred to direct staff to bring back potential procedures for Council's consideration and to send a letter to Ms. Hughes informing her of Council's direction. ~- - City Council Minutes 3 March 2, 2004 3. CORRESPONDENCE FROM DESERT SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAM - REGARDING A FUNDING REQUEST. Council concurred to refer this matter to the Community Services Grant Program. 4. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY OF RIVERSIDE REGARDING "MA YOR'S COMMISSION ON AGING." Council directed staff to send a letter of appreciation but declining to participate on the Commission. 5. CORRESPONDENCE FROM HALLE FETTY REGARDING "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH." Council concurred to receive and file the correspondence. 6. CORRESPONDENCE FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, PALM - DESERT CAMPUS, REGARDING FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC. Council concurred to receive and file the correspondence. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Minutes of February 17, 2004, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 2, 2004. 2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 30023-3, TRILOGY AT LA QUINTA, SHEA LA QUINTA, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-28) - 3. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28545-3, LA QUINTA HOTEL AND RESORTS, KSL DESERT RESORTS, INC. City Council Minutes 4 March 2, 2004 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND TWO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE '2004 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL TREASURERS ASSOCIATION (CMTA) CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, APRIL 21-23, 2004. 5. APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINT A AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 24-28, 2004. 7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENUE 58 AND MADISON STREET. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-29) MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 2 and 7 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2004-28 through 2004-29 respectively. In response to Council Member Perkins' question regarding Item No.5, City Manager Genovese confirmed the amendment is part of the mid-year budget approval. Mayor Adolph indicated he has asked the City Manager to provide information as to how deputy's participation on the Coachella Valley Narcotics Task Force affects the City for the purpose of providing more awareness of narcotics in the City. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-24. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF PLACEMENT OF BIGHORN INSTITUTE ART PIECES. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson voiced concern about the possibility of children climbing on the art piece if located at the park. r'- ~'-, ~ . City Council Minutes 5 March 2, 2004 - Ms. Horvitz stated the recommended park location is in a landscape median area near the snack bar. Council Member Henderson asked if the locations need to be approved by the Institute, to which Ms. Horvitz indicated she does not know. Council Member Osborne stated he is also concerned about vandalism at the park location, and suggested finding a more secure site. A brief discussion included the following suggested locations: near the Rainbow art piece at Fritz Burns Park; in the Old Town development; and at the corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street near LG's restaurant. There was consensus to approve the recommended locations and to change the location of the art piece at the park if it becomes a problem. Dutch Dilsaver, of Lake La Ouinta, suggested improving the landscape area around the west entrance monument and the area in front of LG's restaurant. He also feels the obelisks are understated and should be 50% larger. Mayor Adolph noted the City is waiting for approval from CalTrans to move - forward with improvements to the west monument area and in front of LG's. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the locations as recommended by the Cultural Arts Commission for placement of the Bighorn sculptures. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-25. 2. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING REQUEST BY THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAIRS POST 855. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to approve the funding request by VFW Post 855 in the amount of $1,000 from the Special Projects Contingency Account. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-26. 3. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPER'S REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE MEXICAN - FAN PALMS FOR SHOE STRING ACACIA TREES ON A VENIDA LA FONDA. Ass,istant City Engineer Speer presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 6 March 2, 2004 In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Speer confirmed the developer has agreed to pay the additional costs. Council Member Osborne spoke in support of the request because the developer feels the change will help the success of his project and is willing to pay the additional expense. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the developer's request to substitute Mexican Fan Palms for the Shoestring Acacia trees on the north side of Avenida La Fonda with the additional costs to be paid by the developer. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-27. 4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 PURSUANT TO SENATE BILLS 1045 AND 211 AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33333.6(e)(2)(B) AND 33333. 6( e)( 2)( C), AND TO 1)EXTEND THE DURATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR ONE YEAR AND EXTEND THE LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S RECEIPT OF TAX INCREMENT WITH RESPECT TO PROJECT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR ONE YEAR DUE TO THE AGENCY'S REQUIRED PAYMENT UNDER STATE LAW TO THE EDUCATIONAL REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND, AND 2) ELIMINATE THE TIME LIMIT SET FORTH IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO.2 CONCERNING THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS WITH RESPECT TO PROJECT AREA NO. 2. Consultant Frank Spevacek presented the staff report. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to take up Ordinance No. 402 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 402 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO.1 PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1045 AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(C). City CouncH Minutes 7 March 2, 2004 ,..-... It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to introduce Ordinance No. 402 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to take up Ordinance No. 403 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 403 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO.2 PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1045 AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(C). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to introduce Ordinance No. - 403 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to take up Ordinance No. 404 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 404 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROJECT AREA NO.2 PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1045 AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(B). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to introduce Ordinance No. - 404 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: City Council Minutes 8 March 2, 2004 AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS League of California Cities-Riverside Division - Council Member Henderson announced the General Membership Meeting will be held March 8th at the Palm Springs Air Museum and invited everyone to attend. CV AG Human Community Resources Committee - Council Member Osborne stated the Committee is continuing their studies on the homeless and child obesity. Desert Resorts Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Osborne reported there has been some discussion about changing the airport name to the Jackie Cochran Airport. Sun Line Transit Agency - Mayor Adolph reported they have concluded the interview process and are negotiating a contract for a new General Manager. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS ~ None MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Council Member Osborne asked staff to research some language in the City's silent second program for low/moderate income homes that would give the City first rights of purchase on defaulted loans. Council concurred. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. ~-------- City Council Minutes 9 March 2, 2004 Council reconvened and recessed to Closed Session to and until 7:00 P.M. ,..-... 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENT A TIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of Adams Elementary School whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Alberto Aceves Nancy Callejas Joseph Espinoza Brenda Alaniz Andrew Cassel Adrianna Flores Aasen Aim Bianca Chavez Edith Flores Ignacio Alvarado Rowan Clark Robert Gaeta Melinda Amezura Noah Cochran Amber Garcia Hector Aquino Dominick Corral Michael Garza Ernesto Aquino Anthony Cortez Reyline Gomez-Tamez ,..-... Micah Arce Melissa Cortez Danny Gonzales Priscilla Arce Arturo Cuevas-Curiel Esteban Gonzalez Rhianna Avalos George Curiel Jose Grano Michelle Avendano Julian De La Rosa Efrain Gutierrez Madison Aery Marcos Delorosa Vincent Guzman Tangela Baker Keyshonna Denmon Camryn Hansen Esmeralda Barajas Larry Devora Luke Harris Yvette Beltran Anthony Diaz-Ouevedo Gráyson Hernandez Fred Batts Gus Drew Bryan Hinchliff Gerardo Benitez Matthew Dunn McKinley Hinkle Margaret Bird Madelyn Dunn Ramsey Hinkle Sarah Bustamante Sarah Enoki Romario Ibarra-Noriega Katherine Calkins Crystal Esparza Dominick Juarez PUBLIC HEARINGS - None City Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. - City Council Minutes 10 March 2, 2004 The City Council reconvened and City Attorney Jenson announced the Council has taken the following action regarding Closed Session Item No.1: A motion was made by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Sniff, and unanimously approved by all Council Members to approve a letter of reprimand to the City Manager and directed that the letter be placed in the City Manager's personnel file. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, (ð-r- ->21. ~ JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California ----- ----- ----- - ---- - --