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2004 03 16 CC Minutes LA QUINT A CITY COUNCIL - MINUTES MARCH 16, 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. Conference with City's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of a portion of 525:t: acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: Andy Vossler. - .2. Conference with City's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of a portion of 525:t: acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: John Foster. Council recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. 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). Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. - City Council Minutes 2 March 16, 2004 PUBLIC COMMENT Jack Fleck, of VFW Post 855 expressed appreciation for the City's support of their fund raiser dinner that benefits their Junior ROTC/California Cadet Corp Scholarship Program. He also thanked the Council for supporting Jacques Abels as the City's delegate to the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington, D. C. * * * * * * * * * Dr. Richard Farmer, Executive Director of the Foùndation for the Retarded of the Desert, announced March is Mental Retardation Awareness Month, and gave a brief overview of the Foundation's services. He also thanked the City for its support. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mayor Adolph requested Consent Item No.8 be moved to Business Item No.6. He indicated he would also like to discuss a letter received from Bernard Jacques Debonne under Mayor & Council Members' Items. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Sniff to confirm the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE S.C.R.A.P. GALLERY (STUDENT CREATIVE RECYCLE ART PROGRAM). Council concurred to refer the letter to staff to inform the organization of the Community Services Grant Program. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Member Henderson indicated her comment on Page 6 was related to the City's lighting plan and not the landscape plan. She requested the comment be deleted. --------------'- -. ., - .'-- ------- - - - -- - --. -----,------- - - ..- City Council Minutes 3 March 1 6, 2004 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff IPerkins to approve the City - Council Minutes of March 2, 2004, as corrected (deleting Council Member Henderson's comment as requested). Motion carried unanimously. . CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 16,2004. 2. APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED JANUARY 31, 2004. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED JANUARY 31, 2004. 4. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GUEST BADGES TO THE NABISCO CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD MARCH 22-28, 2004, IN RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-30) 5. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 29349-1, NORMAN COURSE, KSL LAND CORPORATION. - 6. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 29349-2, NORMAN COURSE, KSL LAND CORPORATION. 7. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR THE LA QUINTA SKATE PARK, PROJECT NO. 2003-12. 8. SEE BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO.6. 9. APPROVAL OF PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND BliD DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 SLURRY SEAL AND RESTRIPING PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 2004-03. (See Page 5 for reconsideration of this item.) 10. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL MAP NO. 30420, CENTRE AT LA QUINTA, STAMKO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 11 . APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND - AMENDED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP NO. 29121, THE LAURELS AT PGA WEST, RIVIERA VILLAS, LLC. City Council Minutes 4 March 16, 2004 12. APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND AMENDED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP NO. 29122, THE LAURELS AT PGA WEST, RIVIERA VILLAS, LLC. 13. APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND AMENDED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP NO. 29125, THE LAURELS AT PGA WEST, RIVIERA VILLAS, LLC. 14. AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE INDIAN GAMING LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT COMMITTEE FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT PROJECT RELATED TO MITIGATION OF IMPACTS OF GAMING ON THE CITY OF LA QUINT A. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item No.8 and with Item No.4 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 2004-30 (Note: Item No.9 was later reconsidered). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-28. Discussion Regarding Item No.7: In response to Council Member Perkins, Community Services Director Horvitz confirmed input received from attendees at the Community Services Commission meeting will be incorporated into the skate park design as much as the budget will allow. She indicated three design concepts will be presented to the Commission on April 12th and the Commission will recommend one to the City Council. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz stated the skate park design referenced by Ms. Walthrip is for a larger skate park at a higher cost. The contractor will see if any of the components can be incorporated into this skate park if he can get a copy of the plans. She confirmed the three design concepts will include modular units. In response to Mayor Adolph, Ms. Horvitz stated the skate park will be mostly modular units with a concrete bowl. Discussion Regarding Item No.9: Council Member Perkins requested the plans be brought back to Council for approval of the striping. -- - -- -- -- -- -- - --- ~ -- -- - -- --- - - -- -- - - --- - City Council Minutes 5 March 16, 2004 Public Works Director Jonasson indicated the striping will be the same as it ¡oo-- , is currently. He noted restriping of the bike lane and left-turn pocket would , be a separate project and require traffic engineering plans. . Council Member Perkins voiced safety concerns about the narrow width of the bike lane. He requested Council's support in getting the left-turn pockets extended where necessary and the bike lanes widened to five feet. City Manager Genovese suggested this item be continued to the next meeting to give staff an opportunity to look at possible changes. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Jonasson confirmed a two- week continuance would not be a problem. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members PerkinslSniff to reconsider Consent Item No.9. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-29. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff IOsborne to continue Consent Item No.9 (Slurry Seal and Restriping Program) to April 6, 2004. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-30. - BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF AN INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE FOR THE LA QUINT A PARK. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the total cost of the project could be $156,000 if a grant application filed by the City for the rubber surfacing is not received. She explained that after the Council directed staff to send out a second RFP and no art submittals were received, the RFP was sent to commercial vendors. In response to several questions by the Council, Elaine Dove, of David Volz Design, stated the water features are activated manually and are turned off by a timer. The flush-surface, floo,r jets spray two to six feet high, depending on the programming. The palm tree water feature is stainless steel and powder coated. - Ms. Horvitz stated the water feature area will accommodate approximately 40 children at one time. She indicated no complaints have been received City Council Minutes 6 March 16, 2004 about the surface of the Adams Park or Fritz Burns Park water features being too hot. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the interactive water feature concept (for the La Guinta Park) as proposed. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-31. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DEVELOP A CUL-DE-SAC OF FIESTA DRIVE AT THE EAST END OF JEFFERSON STREET. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, and Assistant City Engineer Speer reviewed options for the Fiesta Drive/Jefferson Street intersection. He also reviewed how the new bridge elevation level will relate to the intersection. He confirmed the incline will change when the bridge is constructed, and that the sidewalk can be extended between the bridge and curb return. He stated the school traffic pattern is expected to change once a traffic signal is installed at Westward Ho Drive. In response to Mayor Adolph's question regarding Option #3, Mr. Speer indicated an emergency access gate would be necessary to meet City Code. He confirmed emergency personnel would have to physically open the gate as they do at other emergency access gate locations. Council Member Henderson asked if the options have been reviewed with residents, to which Mr. Jonasson responded that staff was waiting to see if the Council is interested in including a cul-de-sac at the intersection. Elizabeth Uher-Hopkins, 79-885 Fiesta Drive, commented on the speed of traffic in the neighborhood, and stated she supports a cul-de-sac. She also suggested the speed limit trailer be used in the area to slow down traffic. Kathleen Hartung, 79-890 Fiesta Drive, stated she supports a cul-de-sac for safety reasons. Sandra Harding, 79-755 Fiesta Drive, referenced a petition submitted in June 2001 in support of a cul-de-sac and stated she prefers Option 3B. She noted the streets are narrow and cars speed through the area. Elaine Allen, 79-905 Fiesta Drive, spoke in support of Option 3B, and noted the new development behind her house will create more traffic at that intersection. ------ _.. --- - -- -- - -- - ,.- - -- - - ---- City Council Minutes 7 March 16, 2004 Shane Falleur, 79-895 Fiesta Drive, stated he supports Option 3B, and 100% r-- of the neighborhood supports a cul-de-sac. Reiner Jakel, 79-900 Fiesta Drive, indicated he prefers Option 3B but will accept Option 3A if money is an issue. Cory Barbeau, 79-820 Fiesta Drive, stated he supports any option that closes the street. He believes the bridge will make the intersection more dangerous because of the speed of traffic on Jefferson Street and suggested a traffic signal be installed if the street is not closed. Council Member Henderson stated she was contacted by a resident in the area who is opposed to closing the street and wants the City to survey the entire neighborhood before making a decision. Council Member Sniff suggested moving forward as soon as possible to deal with Options 3A or 3B and making every attempt to get the input of all of the residents in the area. He agreed the decision will affect the entire neighborhood but feels it will mostly affect the resi~ents on Fiesta Drive. He expressed hope the process can be completed by the June 1, 2004 Council meeting. - Council Member Osborne agreed, and requested a police report on Fiesta Drive traffic issues. In response to some of the public comments, Council Member Henderson noted the community voted against undergrounding the electricity and installation of sidewalks. She feels the issue needs to be presented to the whole community. Mr. Speer stated none of the options will impact the Jefferson Street widening project. He noted Fiesta Drive would be a separate project, and will be closed for approximately six months during the bridge construction. Mr. Jonasson noted approximately 150 feet of right-of-way will need to be acquired as part of the options and time will be needed for that. Council Member Perkins stated he believes Option 38 is the simplest option and if any further redesign is needed, it can be done after Jefferson Street is completed. Mayor Adolph stated he understands the residents' concerns about Fiesta - Drive. He also shares concerns about vehicles trying to enter speeding traffic on Jefferson Street when the new bridge is constructed. He supports 1 City Council Minutes 8 March 16, 2004 getting input from the community, and commented on the short distance between Fiesta Drive and Westward Ho Drive. He feels closing Fiesta Drive would have minimal impact to traffic flow in the development. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Speer stated he anticipates the bridge construction to begin by the end of this year. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to direct staff to initiate the process of moving forward with Option 38, provide the information to all of the residents in the Westward Ho area, and come back to Council with a recommendation by June 1, 2004. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-32. 3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE'NO. 402 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). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Ordinance No. 402 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 403 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/Henderson to adopt Ordinance No. 403 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: - -- - -- -- - ----- \'" 'w.. \, . City Council Minutes 9 March 16, 2004 AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, - r Mayor Adolph f , NOES: None . ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None . 5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 404 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 211 AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(B). It was moved by Council. Members SnifflOsborne to adopt Ordinance No. 404 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph - NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND BID DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LED LAMP RETROFIT, PROJECT NO. 2004-02. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Adolph referenced the cost and questioned the need to change the lamps before they burn out. Public Works Director Jonasson indicated the retrofit cost would be recovered through electrical cost savings in less than four years. In response to Council Member Sniff, City Manager Genovese confirmed separate billings are received for each traffic signal and can be provided but - noted the project has been in the budget for some time. City Council Minutes 10 March 16, 2004 Mayor Adolph stated he would support it if it's a safety factor but isn't sure brighter lights will be any easier to see. He asked if the project can be done as the bulbs burn out. Mr. Jona~son explained the change to LED lamps requires some hardware change in addition to the lamps. He stated the reason for doing the project is electrical cost savings, and added all new traffic signals currently are installed with LED lamps. Assistant City Engineer Speer stated the alternative to going out to bid is to have the County make the changes but the County requested the City go out to bid on the project because of the amount of work involved. He explained the current components in each traffic signal will have to be replaced with LED lamp components instead of replacing one bulb at a time. Mr. Genovese advised the request to change to LED lamps came from the City Council. Council Member Perkins stated he believes the LED lamps are easier to see and, therefore, safer. He noted La Ouinta is behind most of the other cities in the Valley that have already retrofitted their traffic signals. He stated he requested this item be placed on the agenda, and doesn't see it as an unnecessary expense but rather the most major improvement in traffic signals over the last 25 years. Mayor Adolph stated he doesn't have a problem doing it for safety but noted safety was not referenced in the staff report. Council Member Sniff suggested approving this and dealing with it when the bids are received. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to approve the project specifications and bid documents and authorization to advertise for bid the Fiscal year 2003/2004 Slurry Seal and Restriping Program, Project No. 2004-03. Council Member Henderson stated she recalls the issue being brought up by Council numerous times and receiving sufficient support to move through the process. She further recalls staff being chastised by Council for the project not being done. She didn't realize the cost would be so high but supports going to bid on the project. ~- - ---~- -- ------ ----~ - -- -- City Council Minutes 11 March 16, 2004 In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Genovese stated staff will research the' - history on the project and include that information when the item comes back to Council. . Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-33. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency to and until 7 :00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Jack Avram, 54-145 Avenida Diaz, questioned why residents have to send Code Enforcement violation payments to Santa Ana instead of having a contact at City Hall where the problem might be resolved. He also feels 1 0 days is insufficient time for some residents to correct the violations, and suggested the City help, instead of adding more fines, if the residents don't have the financial means to make the corrections. He indicated the Building & Safety Director was unable to help him with his code enforcement citations after he brought them up at a - previous Council meeting. . Mayor Adolph asked staff to meet with Mr. Avram to answer his questions. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of Adams Elementary School whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Alejandra LeGrand David Martinez Abigail Perez Reina Leon Itzayana Mata Alexa Pinson Abraham Leon IIse Mata Carolina Ponce Ruby Leon Yvette Meza Diana Quevedo Richard Leon, Jr. Mailen Meza Abril Ramirez Pamela Leyva Maria Morales Mario Ramierez Lizarazu Mireles David Morin Diana Ramierez Jacqueline Lopez Chevelle Morris Doane Reyes Christian Lopez Douglas Orme Ericka Reyna Tanya Lopez Jazmine Ortiz Bailey Riley - Conner Maloney Ursula Padilla Brandon Riley Michelle Martinez Michelle Palacio Kayla Roe Leslie Martinez Rebecca Parsons Jose Rodriguez City Council Minutes 12 March 16, 2004 Joseph Rossenrode Irfan Soetomo Alejandra Valencia Lauren Saldivar Jacob Tarango Martha Valencia Jessica Salomon Darian Thomas Adrian Vivas Gabriel Sanchez Cassandra Torres Victorian Vu David Alan Silverman Danny Torres Mariah Wiley Andrew Silverman Marisol Valencia Krystal Zavala PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ON: 1) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2004-501 TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; AND 2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-099 TO ADD A PROGRAM TO THE TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO ALLOW SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS AT A LESSER DISTANCE THAN IS CURRENTLY PERMITTED ON AUGMENTED MAJOR ARTERIAL STREETS. APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA. At the request of staff, Public Hearing Item Nos. 1 and 2 were discussed concurrently. Any actions specifically related to Item No.1 are so noted and included under Item No.2. 2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND AN ORDINANCE ON: 1) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-479 TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; 2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-04 AND ZONE CHANGE 2003-115 TO CHANGE LAND USES AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND 3) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31348 TO CONSIDER THE SUBDIVISION OF 37.72 ACRES INTO 72 LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 46-201 WASHINGTON STREET. APPLICANT: MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Associate Planner Magaña reviewed the proposed General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Tentative Tract Map for the Madison Development project. Prior to reviewing the access options, Assistant City Engineer Speer noted the developer's original access proposal will become the default position unless Council adopts another option. He confirmed the Planning Commission approved the developer's proposed access in November 2003. City Attorney Jenson clarified a default position is necessary only if the Council decides to go with a signalized intersection. The default position will -- --- -- ~- ------ ---- --~ - - --- ------- -- City Council Minutes 13 March 16, 2004 provide a fall-back option should the developer or City not acquire the ~ properties needed for the adopted option. I . Mr. Speer explained Access Option 2A allows two-way traffic from Cameo Palms Drive, Access Option 28 allows one-way-in .traffic only, and Access Option 2C is an emergency access gate only. He advised Access Option 2C is the consensus choice of the public attending the February meeting. He noted under Access Option 3, traffic from the new development would enter the frontage road and access Washington Street at Highland Palms Drive. Access Option 4 combines the Plaza La Quinta access with the Madison Development access and is right-in, right-out with a deceleration lane. He noted Access Option 4 would be difficult on the project because of the two interior gates that would affect traffic circulation within the development. He stated Access Option 5 is right-in, right-out and requires closing the existing frontage road access. He added staff is recommending the Highland Palms back access gate remain open for residents to use under Access Options 3, 4, and 5. In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Speer confirmed Access Option 2 would require acquisition of the two lots on Singing Palms Drive. - In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Speer stated the nose of the frontage road island in Access Option 3 would be extended to keep vehicles from entering directly onto Washington Street. Under Access Option 5, the median island nose would be extended to keep vehicles from the development from crossing over and using the left-turn pocket at Simon Drive to go north. He stated Access Option 5 provides a deceleration lane, along with three lanes in each direction. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Speer indicated there is insufficient distance to provide a merging lane under Access Option 5. Council Member Sniff commented on the speed of traffic in that area. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Speer stated there IS approximately 940 feet between Highway 111 and Simon Drive. Council Member Perkins voiced concern about southbound traffic on Washington Street backing up in the left-turn pocket at Simon Drive. He stated he understands the concern about traffic signals being too close but feels this is an exception and believes Access Option 2 is the safest way to move traffic. - City Council Minutes 14 March 16, 2004 In reviewing the Washington Park access points for Council Member Henderson, Mr. Speer confirmed Washington Park can revise their site plan and request a traffic signal at one of their access points if a traffic signal is not placed at Simon Drive. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Speer explained how the current distance allowed between traffic signals was derived in the General Plan, and noted up to three traffic signals is currently allowed within one mile. The Mayor declared PUBLIC HEARING NO.1 and PUBLIC HEARING NO.2. OPEN at 7:50 p.m. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Speer reviewed how Highland Palms Drive ties in with the new development. Rick Wilkerson, 78-750 Highway 111, of Madison Development, showed a concept drawing of how the entry will look if a signalized intersection at Simon Drive is approved, and indicated he is available to answer questions. He also requested the opportunity to speak again after public comments are received. Robert Cox, 78-315 Crestview Terrace, spoke in support of the project and indicated the residents prefer Access Option 2, with possibly a majority wanting Access Option 2C. He indicated an open gate at Highland Palms Drive is not an option the residents will support. Don Rector, 46-450 Cameo Palms Drive, voiced support for the project and Access Option 2A. Sebastian Campagna, 78-340 Singing Palms Drive, stated he supports Access Option 2 without agate at Singing Palms Drive. He feels a traffic signal at Simon Drive will reduce the traffic congestion caused by church traffic on Saturdays and Sundays at Highland Palms Drive. He also feels the two property owners should be adequately compensated for the loss of their properties and environment if the traffic signal is approved. Amy Heglund, 46-285 Washington Street, spoke in support of Access Option 2C and walling off the frontage road. She urged the developer to properly compensate the two property owners. Bill Sanchez, 80-251 Barcelona Street, Indio, representing Washington 111 Limited, stated their traffic study indicates a traffic signal at Simon Drive is --- ---- -- - ---- -- --- -- - -- City Council Minutes 15 March 16, 2004 not warranted. Therefore, they feel Madison Development should have to - bear the full cost of the traffic signal improvements if approved. . Michael Van Denabel, 46-875 Highland Palms, voiced support for Access Option 2, and closing the back gate on Highland Palms Drive. She also commented on the need for the two property owners to be fairly compensated. Curtis Barlow, 79-080 Citrus, voiced concern about the traffic impact to Washington Street if a traffic signal is installed at Simon Drive. He suggested tying the project access into the frontage road to exit at Avenue 47. Mr. Rector noted under Access Option 2, the frontage road access would be gated for residential waste hauler use only. He further noted the residence at the corner of Singing Palms Drive needs to retain vehicular access to their back yard. He feels Access Option 5 should be the default position. Mr. Wilkerson stated he can accept Access Option 5 but noted a traffic signal will most likely be installed somewhere between Highway 111 and Avenue 47. He stated they cannot agree to an open-ended commitment - without. a default position should the economics of a traffic signal become overwhelming for the development. They are willing to negotiate in good faith for the two properties and to spend money to develop both grading plans but will have to abandon it if the negotiations cannot be accomplished and the cost and public outcry become too great. He stated he is opposed to Access Option 3. They will agree to a traffic signal with some limitations and a default position of Access Option 5. He requested modification of Condition No. 82 as they are unable to come up with a third historical individual associated with the property. Council Member Henderson suggested the name, U Alice Marble." In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Wilkerson stated he had some meaningful dialogue today with one of the property owner's attorney and spoke to another attorney who may be representing the other property owner :. He stated they are prepared to make another offer that conforms with the maximum amount they can pay. He advised the price of homes in the new development will begin at $200 per square foot. In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Speer indicated utilizing only one lot for - the traffic signal would put the entry road at too mucn of an angle. City Council Minutes 16 March 16, 2004 There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared PUBLIC HEARING NO.1 and PUBLIC HEARING NO.2 CLOSED at 8:33 p.m. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Attorney Jenson noted the issue of acquiring the two lots is not before the Council at this time. She explained the eminent domain process includes having the property appraised, deciding whether or not to proceed with a fair-market value offer, submitting a formal offer (which could include relocation benefits and purchase-price differential if no comparable home can be purchased in the area), and considering counter offers. Once that process is completed, a Resolution of Necessity must be adopted by the Council before an eminent domain complaint can be filed, and any disagreement about the fair-market value amount is decided by a jury. She advised the City cannot pre-commit to the eminent domain process, which IS why a fall-back position IS important. She added the decision to go to a default position would depend on whether or not the Council decides to enter into eminent domain proceedings, and the developer does not get the choice to go to the default unless that is what the Council wants. Should the Council decide to go with a traffic signal option, a reimbursement agreement would be prepared and the developer would be responsible for all of the expenses, including relocation costs. The developer would not have the option of backing out unless the Council decides to set a cap amount, which would be different from a reimbursement agreement. Council Member Henderson questioned unique surroundings being a factor in appraising fair-market value. In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Jenson advised the City is allowed to use eminent domain to extend public streets. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Jonasson confirmed Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street is the busi~st intersection in the Valley with Washington Street and Highway 111 being second. He indicated traffic between Highway 111 and Channel Drive should not get backed-up if the signals are working properly. Mr. Speer advised CalTrans is working on some software issues in the new controller at Washington Street and Highway 111, as well as trying to resolve some operation problems along Highway 111 . Council Member Perkins commented on the amount of traffic in the area, and stated he feels a traffic signal at Simon Drive is necessary to handle traffic from the new development. - -------- - -- -- -- - -- -- ---- - - - -- - ~ - -- --- City Council Minutes 17 March 16, 2004 Council Member Henderson stated she has felt since the project was - presented that a traffic signal is needed at Simon Drive but is somewhat unsettled about the eminent domain issue. She voiced disappointment about the developer and residents not being able to come to an agreement, and noted both property owners have indicated they believe a traffic signal is the solution but have also indicated how difficult they are going to make that solution. She believes a traffic signal at Simon Drive will accommodate this development as well as the commercial development across the street, and noted the new development is legally entitled to access. She indicated she believes a default position on Access Option 5 would work. Council Member Sniff stated he feels Access Option 2C is the logical solution with Access Option 5 as a default position. Council Member Osborne stated he feels a traffic signal at Simon Drive will create traffic problems on Washington Street, and doesn't believe that it justifies eminent domain proceedings. He doesn't feel traffic from the new development will be a major impact to the area, and noted the new development would have access in both the front and rear if it wasn't a gated community. He likes Access Option 5 and believes the rear gate should be an open access. - Council Member Sniff noted the closing of Adams Street has increased traffic problems on Washington Street. Mayor Adolph voiced concern about the City getting involved with eminent domain should the developer and residents not be able to reach an agreement. He suggested the possibility of the City helping satisfy the financial conditions if the developer and residents cannot reach an agreement but feels Access Option 5 is the only other alternative. He pointed out the traffic situation will improve somewhat when Washington Street is widened to three lanes in each direction, and the traffic signals are coordinated to improve traffic flow. In response to Mayor Adolph, Ms. Jenson stated the Council can continue this item to give the developer and property owners more time to come to an agreement. She clarified that the eminent domain issue is controlled by the City and that under the currently-proposed conditions, the developer would pay 100% of the expenses associated with acquiring the properties. Mr. Jonasson noted the conditions of approval do not include Access Option 5 as a default position, and that language will need to be added if it is - included. City Council Minutes 18 March 16, 2004 Council Member Henderson stated she would not support Access Option 5 without the back gate being an open access. She commented on the potential for relief of traffic congestion once Miles Avenue is reopened and traffic from the Wal-mart and Target store openings settle down. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARINGS REOPENED A 10: 15 p.m. Dan Olivier, of Best, Best, & Krieger, suggested adding a condition that gives the developer a set period of time for good-faith efforts to acquire the two properties and approves Access Option 5 as a default position if he is unsuccessful. Ms. Jenson advised the Council needs to be comfortable without going straight to Access Option 5 because it takes the decision out of the Council's hands. The conditions of approval proposed in the staff report require the developer to enter a reimbursement agreement with the City to provide for deposits before a final map can be recorded, and the decision would be up to the Council instead of the developer. She stated the letter from Madison Development states they will pay the acquisition costs but now Mr. Wilkerson has indicated there may be a cap amount. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Speer confirmed under Access Option 5, the access road would be closed, which would leave the existing neighborhood with only one access point. Council Member Henderson noted a number of neighborhoods have requested a second access when only one is available. She stated she feels Access Option 2 with a gate would negate the purpose because the existing neighborhood would not have access to the traffic signal. She supports Access Option 2A with Access Option 5 as a default position and giving the developer 35 to 40 days to resolve the issue and make a decision as to which way to go. In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Speer confirmed the frontage road south of Highland, Palms Drive will be closed off when the remainder of the church property is developed. The church will have direct access to Washington Street and access to the traffic signal at Lake La Quinta Drive. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Speer stated the distance between Highland Palms Drive and Lake La Quinta Drive is approximately 1 ,250 feet. Council took a brief recess to give staff an opportunity to draft language for the default position in the conditions of approval. -- ----- ~ City Council Minutes 19 March 16, 2004 Council reconvened. - Mr. Jonasson reviewed six conditions of approval that staff recommends be added to the tentative tract map if Access Option 5 is implemented. Mayor Adolph stated there has been a suggestion by some of the residents that he or the City Attorney act as a facilitator in the negotiations to make . sure the developer works in good faith with the two property owners. He asked if Council would like to consider continuing this item to give the developer and property owners time to try to come to an agreement with a member of staff acting as a facilitator. Council Member Henderson suggested any continuance not be for more than 30 days. She stated she feels the developer has shown to have the best interest of the community in mind in previous dealings with the City but since the residents most affected by this project don't share that opinion, maybe having a staff member participate in the discussions will help establish whether or not a good faith effort has been made. Mr. Wilkerson voiced opposition to a continuance. He doesn't have a problem with a staff member sitting in on the negotiations, and noted there - are officers of the court that can serve as mediators. Ms. Jenson advised the Council can: 1) approve Access Option 5; 2) approve Access Option 2 as drafted, placing the default in the City's hands and requiring the developer to commit through a reimbursement agreement to go through the eminent domain process and fully fund it if the Council decides to go' that direction; or 3) approve Access Option 2 and have a set period of time for the developer to negotiate with the property owners and, if the negotiations are unsuccessful, allow the developer to proceed with Access Option 5. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Jenson confirmed under the second option, the Council would have the flexibility to decide whether or not to use eminent domain should the negotiations be unsuccessful. If the Council decides not to exercise the right of eminent domain, then the developer would be entitled to go to the default position. Mr. Olivier stated the developer is not comfortable with the City being in control of whether or not the developer has to pay for the unknown costs of eminent domain. .,...-- In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Jenson stated the other alternative would be to continue this item. Under the drafted conditions of City Council Minutes 20 March 16, 2004 approval, the developer has to enter a reimbursement agreement with the City before they can move forward with their final map and the agreement would be clear that the City controls the eminent domain process. Should the developer feel the costs are too high, the Council would still be in control of deciding whether or not to move forward with the eminent" domain process and if the eminent domain process was selected, the developer would have to bear the costs. She advised the eminent domain process can be abandoned by the City if the amount determined by the jury is too high but there would be damages to pay. Council Member Sniff suggested moving forward with Access Option 5 to avoid the concerns related to eminent domain. Council Member Osborne concurred. Mr. Jonasson advised Condition Nos. 8, 9, and 55 will need to be modified if Council decides to go with Access Option No.5. Ms. Jenson noted no action is needed on Public Hearing No.1 if the Council decides to approve Access Option 5 under Public Hearing No.2. Council Member Henderson noted Access Option 5 is close to what the developer proposed six months ago. ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING NO.2: (see further action on Page 22) RESOLUTION NO. 2004-(no number assigned as the motion was withdrawn) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-494, ZONE CHANGE, 2003-115, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31348 (MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC.) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2004-(no number) as submitted. Council Member Henderson stated she would not support the motion because she feels the Council has an opportunity to solve a bigger problem in the area, and the motion doesn't allow the developer to continue trying to reach an agreement with the property owners. Council Member Osborne questioned there being any reason to expect the developer's efforts to be more successful in the next 30 days. ~ - ~ - - - - - . -- ---- City Council Minutes 21 March 16, 2004 r-- Council Member Perkins stated he cannot support the motion because he feels it closes the door for any future solving of traffic problems in that area. , Mayor Adolph stated he agrees with allowing the opportunity for further negotiations with City staff present. He indicated he would like to see a traffic signal at Simon Drive. Mr. Olivier advised the developer will not sign the reimbursement agreement referenced by the City Attorney, and commit to an open-ended agreement wjth an unlimited cost and time process. Ms. Jenson advised the Council can decide to stay with the drafted conditions or modify the conditions to allow the developer to go to the fall- back position after a set time period if negotiations are unsuccessful. The motion was withdrawn. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARINGS CLOSED. In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Jenson confirmed a conceptual - vote can be taken to see if there is support for allowing the developer 30 days for negotiations and to move forward with Access Option 5 if the negotiations are unsuccessful. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to allow Madison Development 30 days to negotiate with the property owners for acquisition of the two parcels .on Singing Palms Drive that are necessary to accomplish Access Option 28 with Access Option 5 being the default option should negotiations be unsuccessful, and directed the City Manager to appoint a City staff member to participate in the negotiations to ensure good faith efforts are being made. Council Member Perkins questioned it providing any incentive for the developer to negotiate in good faith. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-34. - City Council Minutes 22 March 16, 2004 ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING NO.1: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-099. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-31 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that a correction has been made to the language in the heading of the draft resolution for the General Plan Amendment. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-099 TO ADD A PROGRAM TO THE TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO ALLOW CERTAIN CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS ON AUGMENTED MAJOR ARTERIALS WITHIN THE CITY. It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-32 with amended language. Motion carried unanimously. ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO.2: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-494, ZONE CHANGE, 2003-115, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31348 (MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC.) It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-33 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. -- ~----- -- - --,--------- ----- - ------~--- - _._- ---- -- , City Council Minutes 23 March 16, 2004 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-094 TO CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) (MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC.) It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-34 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up Ordinance No. 405 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 405 AN ORDINANCE OF" THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2003-115 FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL). - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No. 405 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 2004-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31348 TO SUBDIVIDE 37.72:t: ACRES INTO 73 LOTS (MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC.) It was moved by Council Members HendersonlSniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-35 as amended (modifying Condition No.9 to read, lIthe developer shall meet in good faith for a 30-day period in an attempt to acquire the two lots necessary for the Simon Drive intersection with a City representative, - appointed by the City Manager, to participate in the negotiations, and if after the 30-day time period the developer is unsuccessful in negotiating a deal to acquire those properties, the default position, identified as Access Option 5, City Council Minutes 24 March 16, 2004 will be implemented in place of Access Option 2A."; modifying Para9.@Ph 2 of Condition No. 8(A)(1) to read, JJ.....extension of Simon Drive or Washington Street entrance as described under Access Option 5."; modifying Condition No. 55(A)( 1 )(a) to read, JJ.. ..extension of Simon Drive or Washington Street entrance as described under Access Option 5....."; adding a new condition to read, JJlf Access Option 2A is ultimately rejected and the developer IS required to implement Access Option 5, the following improvements shall be required to be installed by the developer: 1) design and install street improvements on Washington Street including a 200-foot long deceleration lane; remove existing pavement that currently provides ingress to neighborhood and install a landscaped area with a bike path connecting the Washington Street sidewalk to the Highland Palms neighborhood; remove the existing Washington Street sidewalk and install an eight-foot wide meandering sidewalk along the Washington Street frontage adjacent to Tract 31348; reconfigure the turn pocket on Washington Street to prevent traffic exiting Tract 31 348 from gaining access to the left-turn pocket at Simon Drive; post a $50,000 bond to ensure payment of any traffic calming improvements on Highland Palms Drive that may be needed to control traffic speeds with the bond to be released in whole, or in part, after a five-year period if no improvements are needed; and provide a rear gate for ingress and egress on Highland Palms."; and adding a new condition to read, JJln the event Access Option 5 is implemented, the conditions related to the Simon Drive signalized intersection will be deleted and the emergency vehicle gate requirements at the Singing Palms and Highland Palms entrances will be deleted." Motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-490; AND 2) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31816, A 26-LOT SUBDIVISION ON 7.75+ ACRES ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE AND ROADRUNNER LANE. APPLICANT: MATTCO CONSTRUCTION. Planning Manager Orci presented the staff report, and Associate Planner Nesbit gave a brief overview of the project. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Nesbit confirmed the sidewalk width on Roudel Lane has been reduced to five feet. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Orci clarified the sidewalk on Westward Ho Drive will be extended beyond this development at some point in the future. --- --- ------ -- --- - - ~ nn- -- -- ~------- City Council Minutes 25 March 16, 2004 In response to Mayor Adolph, Assistant City Engineer Speer explained the - sidewalk on Roudel Lane tapers at the existing neighborhood because that part of the street was constructed with 28 feet between curbs, and the new , section will be 36 feet between curbs. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 10:50 p.m. Tom Fee, 46-325 Roadrunner Lane, asked about the sidewalk stopping at Lot 23 on Roadrunner Lane, and if there will be a retaining wall on that street. He also voiced opposition to the potential closing of Fiesta Drive. Council Member Henderson noted the existing homes were not constructed to allow for a future sidewalk. Mr. Nesbit stated the need for a retaining wall will be determined when a grading plan is submitted. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 10:53 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-490 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31816 (MA TTCO CONSTRUCTION). It was moved by Council Members HendersonlSniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-36 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31816, DIVIDING 7.75 ACRES INTO 26 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS (MATTCO CONSTRUCTION). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-37 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. - STUDY SESSION - None , City Council Minutes 26 March 16, 2004 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Animal Campus Commission - Council Member Perkins stated he has concerns about the funding for the new facility, and requested to be removed as the City's representative on the Commission. Council directed staff to place this matter on the April 6, 2004 agenda. Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Authority - Council Member Henderson stated the final audit results are expected in June, and a committee has been formed to review T AC' s involvement with the Authority. Riverside County Desert Library Zone Advisory Board - Council Member Henderson reported the Board met for the first time in a year to discuss potential impacts on library funding. She indicated a contingency has been set aside in case library funding is impacted by the State budget. SunLine Transit Agency/SunLine Services Group - Mayor Adolph reported the General Manager position has been declined by the first person on the list and negotiations have begun with the second person on the list. Mayor Adolph reported the Mayors and City Managers met with local Legislators regarding issues related to the State's financial situation, and another meeting is anticipated in a few months. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 4-A. REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION HOURS. A fter a brief discussion, Council concurred not to change the allowed construction hours. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Mayor Adolph referenced a letter from Bernard Debonne regarding potential annexation into La Guinta. Council Member Sniff suggested the City move forward with the annexation requests if a second meeting with the City of Coach ell a cannot be scheduled. He - - ~- -- -- - - -- -- - - --- - - ;, City Council Minutes 27 March 16, 2004 also commented on the need to send letters to the residents requesting annexation - . to inform them of the City's actions to-date. Council Member Osborne commented that some of the Council Members from Coachella have indicated to him that they want to meet again with La Quinta representatives. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese confirmed he has discussed a second meeting with Coachella's City Manager, and expects a meeting will be scheduled. Council .Member Henderson noted the County receives tax increment monies for that area because it's in their redevelopment project area, and it would not be a financial gain for La Quinta. She commented on the possibility of setting up community facilities districts for the property owners to accept an assessment fee. She suggested a study session be scheduled to discuss the issue. City Manager Genovese noted the property owners in the area may not support annexation once they realize their costs for infrastructure, police, fire, and lighting and landscaping. r-- Council Member Henderson suggested finding out what mechanisms exist first, and then hiring a consultant as a special project if Council determines they want more financial information. Council concurred to refer Mr. Debonne's letter to staff. * * * * * * * * * * In response to Council Member Sniff, City Manager Genovese confirmed the City has been approached by CV AG regarding the housing finance proposal but staff is . waiting to see how the other cities respond. r-- City Council Minutes 28 March 16, 2004 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, ~ß.~ _/ JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California -----'--- ~------- ----- ----- - -- --- -- - __n_- -- --