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2004 04 06 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL - MINUTES APRIL 6, 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 diSPoS¡iOn of a portion of 525:t acres located at the southwest corner. of venue 52 and Jefferson Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: Andy Vossl r. -- I I I ~ Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agencl and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 1 I I 3:00 P.M. Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Henderson announced a memorial gathering wiU take place April 15th at the La Quinta Historical Museum between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. in honor of long-time, former resident Dottie Rice who passed away recently. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - City Manager Genovese requested Business Item No.1 be taken up during the . . evening session. City Council Minutes 2 April 6, 2004 Council Member Henderson referenced a letter from the City of Indian Wells requesting support for legislation they are sponsoring. She understood the legislation would be heard in committee prior to the next City Council meeting, and asked that the matter be placed on the agenda for consideration. City Attorney Jenson advised it can be added as an emergency item if it came up after posting of the agenda and action is needed before the next City Council meeting. Council Members Sniff and Osborne indicated they had not received a copy of the letter. There was consensus to have the letter distributed for review and add to the agenda later in the meeting if determined necessary. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Adolph welcomed the Indio Youth Advisory Council. Youth Council Advisor Regenia Cota indicated the group is attending other city government meetings to see how they are conducted. PR~SENT A TIONS Mayor Adolph stated he and Council Member Henderson attended a ground breaking ceremony for the Andalusia at Coral Mountain development and accepted a leather memento box on behalf of the City. * * * * * * * * * * Sandy Beakey, of Windermere Realty and Marcia Poitras, of Chicago Title Company, presented donations to the City for the Annual Egg Hunt and Chalk Drawing Competition. * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Adolph presented a proclamation to Sonia Jizrawia, of Coachella Valley Council, in honor of Prevent Child Abuse Month. --- ~-- - -~-- - ~ -~ ~ - -~ ~ - - ~ - -- - ----- ~ City Council Minutes 3 April 6, 2004 WRITTEN ~ CORRESPONDENCE -- I I 1 . CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND . PARK DISTRICT. Council concurred to refer the letter to staff for the purpose of researching options and bring them back for Council consideration. 2. CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING A FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE DESERT CITIES' JUNIOR MISS PROGRAM. Council concurred to refer this to the Community Services Grant Program if funding is available. If funding is not currently available, the request is to be referred to next year's program. 3. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGARDING THE INAUGURAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SISTER CITIES/DESERT CITIES CHALLENGE TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES TRANSPACIFIC GOLF TOURNAMENT. -- Council concurred to decline participation in the event. 4. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE FOUNDATION, FOR THE RETARDED REGARDING THE FIRST ANNUAL FOUNDATION FOR THE RET ARED OF THE DESERT CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT. Council concurred to decline participation in the event. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of March 16, 2004, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 6, 2004. I""""'- City Council Minutes 4 April 6, 2004 2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM lA QUINT A W Al-MART FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR TWO SUMMER EXCURSIONS. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-038) 3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM WINDERMERE REALTY AND CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FOR THE ANNUAL EGG HUNT AND CHALK DRAWING COMPETITION. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-039) 4. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.5 TO THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CITY OF INDIO, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CV AG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO JEFFERSON STREET FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO INDIO BOULEVARD. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 97-09, lA QUINTA CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS. 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 29323-3, ESPLANADE, lENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-040) 7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 30521-2, lA QUINT A DEL ORO, lENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-041) 8. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 27519, AllSO I, CENTURY HOMES, llC. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 29563, AllSO II, CENTURY HOMES, lLC. 10. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 29586, DUNA FAIRWAYS, CENTURY HOMES., llC. 11 . ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 23773-3, STARLIGHT DUNES, CENTURY HOMES, LLC. 12. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 23773-4, STARLIGHT DUNES, CENTURY HOMES, llC. 13. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 23773-5, STARLIGHT DUNES, CENTURY HOMES, llC. --. - . . ---~ -- -~ -~--.___n~__~_~- -- -~~ - -~- City Council Minutes 5 April 6, 2004 ,--- : 14. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT I , FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES, TRAFFEX ENGINEERS, INC. 16. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT WASHINGTON STREET/MILES AVENUE PARKWAY SOIL STABILIZATION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2002-09. 16. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY MINA LOPEZ - DATE OF LOSS: NOVEMBER 16, 2003. 17. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 2003-15. 18. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28149, PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION AND/OR KSL LAND II CORPORATION. 19. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 29421, - PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION. 20. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28259-1, PGA WEST, KSL LAND II CORPORATION. 21 . ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28340-1, PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION. 22. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28341-1, PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION. 23. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28603-1 PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION. 24. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28838-1 , LA CALA AT PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION. 25. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 30327, - PGA WEST, KSL DESERT RESORTS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION. City Council Minutes 6 April 6, 2004 26. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28960, PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION. 27. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT NO. 28150, PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 2, 3, 6, and 7 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2004-038 through 2004-041 respectively. Council Member Osborne spoke regarding Item No. 14 and voiced concern that $120,000 for two years of service may be insufficient. Public Works Director Jonasson indicated the contract is based on eight hours of work each week. City Manager Genovese advised the contract can be brought back for amendment in the future if needed. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-35. Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. Council reconvened. BUSINESS SESSION 1 . CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE VISTA DUNES MOBILE HOME PARK. See Page 16 for consideration of this item. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR STREET NAME CHANGE 2003-016 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF VILLAGE CLUB DRIVE TO HIDEAWAY CLUB DRIVE AND VILLAGE CLUB PLACE TO VIA MIRASOL. APPLICANT: ND LA QUINT A PARTNERS. Planning Manager Orci presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Orci confirmed the City has received no opposition to the street name changes. - ~- ---~---~~- -- --~---~------~ - ~ -~~-- - - - -.- ----- - - City Council Minutes 7 April 6, 2004 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-042 r- ! A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STREET NAME CHANGE 2003-016 FROM VillAGE CLUB DRIVE TO HIDEAWAY CLUB DRIVE AND VillAGE CLUB PLACE TO VIA MIRASOL. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-042 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to appoint Council Member Henderson to serve as the City's representative on the Coachella Valley Animal Campus Commission. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-36. - 4. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE WASTE-TO-WONDERS ART CHALLENGE TO BE HELD MAY 14-31, 2004, AS REQUESTED BY S.C.R.A.P. Planning Manager Orci presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson stated she would support an "amount of $1,000, and indicated she prefers using the majority of the AB939 Fund for recyclable benches, etc. in the City whenever possible. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize an expenditure of $1 ,000 from AB939 Community Promotion Fund (101- 402-605-542) for City sponsorship in the S.C.R.A.P. Waste-To-Wonders Art Challenge. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-37. 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK GOLF MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE GOLF / -- COURSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SIL VERROCK RESORT. Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 8 April 6, 2004 In response to Council Member Henderson, Andy Vossler, of Landmark Golf Management, confirmed a new company called IILandmark Golf Management LLC" has been formed for the SilverRock Resort management and professional services agreements. He added the parent company is Oak Tree Golf and Development, and that this is standard procedure within the golf industry to protect occurrences within one LLC from affecting another LLC. The principals of the new company are Ernie Vossler, Joe Walser, Andy Vossler, and Johnny Potts. Council Member Osborne asked if the newly-formed company is adequately funded should there be any problems with the contract. Mr. Vossler responded the assets are in the parent company. Council Member Henderson asked if the new LLC has financial backing, as a protection for the City, to cover one to two months of golf course operation should the firm not fulfill its contract. Mr. Vossler indicated the City is responsible for advancing monies to the LLC and the LLC's financial responsibility is minimal. He noted the City can terminate the contract with the firm and move forward with the golf course on its own if the firm fails to fulfill its contract. He further noted advance funding was a part of the original contract proposed by the City. Council Member Henderson commented on the challenges of doing a prevailing wage project, and suggested the firm take a speed course in that subject if they haven't worked with it before. Mr. Vossler indicated he has looked into the prevailing wage issue and is as comfortable as possible at this time. He doesn't feel it will be a factor until the grow-in portion of the contract begins, and will contract out for additional help if needed. He referenced a letter submitted to staff prior to the meeting, and Mr. Weiss confirmed the Council was made aware of the contents of that letter. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Vossler confirmed they are in agreement with the terms of the contract. Mayor Adolph explained the Council IS somewhat concerned about advancing funds without any security guarantee from the LLC that the money will accomplish what was intended. Mr. Vossler stated he feels the City will have the security and legal recourse, and pointed out any of the firms selected for this contract would have -~- ---- - -- -- - --- --~-- ~-~ . -- --- - ---~-- City Council Minutes 9 April 6, 2004 received advance funds. He added the City will also have the opportunity to ,.-- . : review and approve the firm's budget or business plan, and suggested the possibility of putting the funds in an escrow account that would require the City's approval before release. He expressed appreciation for the Council's concern and a willingness to work with staff on the funding issue. Council Member Perkins stated he had planned to request a continuance of this item because of funding concerns but is now ready to support the contract after listening to Mr. Vossler's statements. Council Member Osborne asked if th~ firm would be willing to post a $ 250,000 letter of credit for potential problems caused by the entity. Mr. Vossler responded he feels the terms are already favorable enough for the City, and that the accounting requirements on the funds are very thorough. He prefers tightening up the procedure for the funding instead of providing a letter of credit. Council Member Osborne asked if the firm would have sufficient assets to cover the costs of replacing the greens should it die for example because one of their employees used the wrong chemical on it. ~ Mr. Vossler noted a determination would first have to be made as to whether or not the firm was negligent, and if so, the insurance may cover the cost. He feels there may be some misconception as to where the consequences of negative occurrences fall, and added he views their contract as an "arm of the City. II He noted the firm would not agree to a $90,000/year contract to risk $400,000. City Attorney Jenson stated the City of Long Beach challenge of the charter city exemption from prevailing wage, will probably be decided in 2005. She noted the California Supreme Court could decide that charter cities are subject to prevailing wages. Council Member Sniff stated he feels the proposed contract has financial safeguards, and he is prepared to move forward. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve a Golf Course Management Agreement with Landmark Golf Management, LLC. (for SilverRock Resort). -- Council Member Perkins stated he will support the motion based on the firm's willingness to set up an escrow account for the advance funds. City Council Minutes 10 April 6, 2004 Ms. Jenson advised the agreement would need to be modified if a requirement for an escrow account is to be included. After a brief discussion, there was consensus that the escrow account was an agreement on the firm's part and is not part of the contract. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-38. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK GOLF MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE GOLF COURSE GROW-IN SERVICES FOR SIL VERROCK RESORT. Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Weiss stated there is a provision in the budget for overseeding, which will be needed to get the golf course ready for play in January. He indicated the budget change was proposed by Landmark. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve a Professional Services Agreement with landmark Golf Management, lLC. for an amount not to exceed $914,773 to provide grow-in services for SilverRock Resort. Mayor Adolph commented on being $314,773 over budget on this portion of the project, and voiced caution about running out of money before the project is completed. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-39. 7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 405 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 (RM) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) (MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC). It was moved by Council Member Sniff and Mayor Adolph to adopt Ordinance No. 405 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: - .--- ~U "~------- -- --~-~-- -- -~-~-~--~---~-~- ~- - City Council Minutes 11 April 6, 2004 AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, - Mayor Adolph NOES: None " ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 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). PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Murphy, 77-947 Lago Drive, requested an item be added to the Capital Improvement Program to extend the Montero Estates sound wall 1,751 feet to the ,..-- east boundary of La Quinta Country Club. , . In response to Council Member Henderson, Public Works Director Jonasson stated the sound wall is proposed as an additional unfunded project in the CIP and can be considered as an addition to the DIF. PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ON: 1) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2004-499 TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; AND 2) TENTATIVE TRACT 32117 TO CONSIDER THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF 6.32:t: ACRES INTO 13 LOTS WITHIN TRACT 30651 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, SOUTH OF QUARRY LANE. APPLICANT: QUARRY RANCH, LLC. - Planning Manager Orci presented the staff report, and Principal Planner Baker reviewed the site plan. City Council Minutes 12 April 6, 2004 In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Orci stated the lots range from approximately 16,000 to 29,000 square feet. He pointed out that revised conditions of approval have been distributed to the Council. Council Member Osborne asked if the project will be conditioned to pay their share of costs for widening Avenue 58 and installing a traffic signal at Avenue 58 and Madison Street. Mr. Baker stated the original tract conditioned the project to pay its share of costs for improvements to Jefferson Street. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:03 p.m. John Shaw, 78-034 Calle Barcelona, of Winchester Development, indicated they are in agreement with the conditions of approval. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:12 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32117 . (QUARRY RANCH LLC). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-043 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32117 TO ALLOW A 13-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RE-SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.32 ACRES (QUARRY RANCH LLC). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2004-044 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-797, CONDITION NO. 21 (AHiHb) REGARDING A DECELERATION LANE REQUIREMENT. APPLICANT: DR. MATTHEW WERNER. --~--- ~-~ --- --- -- - City Council Minutes 1 3 April 6, 2004 - ; Mayor Adolph referenced a letter from the applicant requesting a i . ; con~nuance. " The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:16 p.m. Tim Bartlett, 73-382 Salt Cedar, Palm Desert, questioned when property owners can safely assume that the ultimate street improvements have been constructed and that they don't have to. worry about the City asking for additional improvements. In response to Council Member Henderson, Public Works Director Jonassen confirmed the plans for a future traffic signal and dedicated right-turn lane at Washington Street and Lake La Quinta Drive is within the General Plan guidelines. Council Member Henderson noted the General Plan is a living document that can be amended when it makes sense and is good for the community. Mr. Jonasson advised the traffic signal and dedicated right-turn lane at Lake La Ouinta Drive will not be constructed until the design access point for the - La Quinta Arts Foundation property across the street is submitted. . MOTION ~ It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the public hearing for the appeal by Dr. Matthew Werner until April 20, 2004. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-40. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-496; AND 2) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31910, A 132-LOT SUBDIVISION ON 38.85::1: ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET %:f: MILE NORTH OF AVENUE 58. APPLICANT: JOHN MEGAY AND ASSOCIATES. Planning Manager Orci presented the staff report, and Associate Planner Nesbit gave a brief overview of the project. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Nesbit stated the project is approximately % mile north of Avenue 58. - In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Nesbit confirmed the Planning Commission has recommended a condition be added requiring the developer to pursue dedication of the right-of-way in front of the existing City Council Minutes 14 April 6, 2004 residence on Monroe Street In order to provide consistent street improvements. Council Member Henderson questioned how the City would be able to extend the street if the developer is unable to secure the right-of-way for that property. City Attorney Jenson advised, under the Subdivision Map Act, the developer is excused from the obligation if he is unable to secure the right-of-way within a certain number of days after recording the final map. The City's recourse at that point would be to acquire the right-of-way through eminent domain. She confirmed the City could also require the property owner to dedicate the right-of-way before any increase in the size of the home is allowed. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Nesbit confirmed the Planning Commission had discussed requiring an easement through one of the lots in the event the single family home property develops into something else but that idea was abandoned. Council Member Henderson stated she understood one of the major concerns was having only one access on Monroe Street for 1 32 homes In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Nesbit stated there will be an emergency access gate at the northeast end of the development, and the project will be conditioned to provide two southbound lanes on Monroe Street. Mayor Adolph voiced concern about having only one entrance, and commented on the importance of having recreational activities for the youth. Mr. Orci noted a condition can be added to require certain recreational amenities. Mayor Adolph stated he would support that. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:43 p.m. John Megay, the applicant, indicated he was not able to acquire the single family home on Monroe Street but is willing to try to acquire the right-of-way dedication for the street improvements. He stated they are considering various recreational activities, including a clubhouse with exercise equipment, and don't have a problem with adding a condition to. provide recreational amenities. They are also agreeable to changing the emergency access gate into a second entrance. -~- - - - ~- - - ---~~-- - ~~ - ------~- ~ City Council Minutes 15 April 6, 2004 Mayor Adolph stated he feels changing it to an exit only would be beneficial. ..--- Council Member Perkins agreed on the second exit, and voiced caution about being able to use a clubhouse on the recreation lot. Council Member Henderson suggested the developer send a certified letter in his efforts to contact the owner of the single family dwelling. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:52 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-045 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 2003-496 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31910 (JOHN MEGAY & ASSOCIATES). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-045 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ..--- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-046 . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, . CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 31910 DIVIDING 38.85 ACRES INTO 132 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS (JOHN MEGAY & ASSOCIATES). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkinsto adopt Resolution No. 2004-046 as amended (adding two conditions requiring modification of the emergency access gate into a second exit, and requiring the developer to provide recreational amenities). Motion carried unanimously. Council concurred to take up Business Item No.1 at this time. BUSINESS SESSION. . . . . . . . . continued 1 . CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE VISTA DUNES MOBILE HOME PARK. r-- Consultant Frank Spevacek presented the staff report. . City Council Minutes 16 April 6, 2004 In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Spevacek stated the City's responses to the questions submitted by the Vista Dunes Action Committee will be translated into Spanish and an English version has been given to a representative of the Committee. Mayor Adolph asked if the concerns of the two park residents he spoke to have been addressed. Mr. Spevacekadvised a settlement proposal has been submitted to one of the residents, and the issues involved with the other resident have been referred to Kathy Woolley at Overland. Eric Frankson, 78-990 Miles Avenue #14, read a letter from the Vista Dunes Action Committee, translated in Spanish by Carina Pena, 78-990 Miles Avenue #84, regarding the residents' fears of being displaced and the need to build trust between the residents and the relocation company. The Committee feels there should be 90 plans for 90 families, and that each family deserves a better home. Although they support. what the City is doing, they remain somewhat wary of what is going to happen. Their mission is to protect each resident from unfair treatment and to act as a negotiator between the relocation company and the residents. They want to make sure each resident receives the maximum benefit possible, and believe the State's intent was for the maximum suggested benefit to be a starting point. The residents also want to remain in La Quinta. Council Member Perkins thanked the speakers, and stated he believes the City will do everything possible to make sure each resident is properly relocated. Council Member Henderson agreed, and stated she hopes the residents have gained trust and confidence in what the City is trying to do. Council Member Osborne commended the Committee on their mission statement, and commented on the need to work together for the betterment of the community. Council Member Sniff stated he believes the City will make every attempt to be fair in the relocations and make every accommodation to keep them in La Quinta. Mayor Adolph stated he feels the City will do its best to make the transition as easy as possible on the residents. Council Member Osborne encouraged the residents to provide staff with input on the relocation plan. -~~-~~~--- - - ~---~------ --- -- - ~-~-- ~-~- - -~ - - City Council Minutes 1 7 April 6, 2004 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue - consideration of the relocation plan for the Vista Dunes Mobile Home Park until April 20, 2004. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. . 2004-41 . PUBLIC HEARINGS. . . . . . . . . . continued Council convened into joint session with the Redevelopment Agency. 4. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA QUINT A CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO USE TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FROM LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1 TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIBRARY FACILITY TO BE LOCATED ON THE CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS. Building & Safety Director Hartung and Consultant Frank Spevacek presented . the staff report. In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Hartung stated the project should go out to bid this week and is tentatively scheduled to come back to Council on ,.- May 18, 2004. He confirmed the final plans will be distributed to Council. In response to Council Member Sniff, City Manager Genovese advised a breakdown of the various funding components will be provided to Council when the loan agreement comes back for approval. He stated thè repayment schedule will depend on the MOU, which includes two components for collection of revenue from the County, as well as the building permits paid into the Developer Impact Fee (DIF) program. The total estimated cost for the library project is $ 5. 1 million. In response to Council Member Henderson, Finance Director Falconer advised the interest rate will be based on the average City investment, which is currently about 1 % % a year. He stated the repayment period will be approximately 27 years. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Falconer explained why the interest rate is lower between the DIF and the Redevelopment Agency than between the City General Fund and the Redevelopment Agency. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Genovese stated the monies for - the library were set aside under a prior bond issue, and will not affect future projects. City Council Minutes 18 April 6, 2004 The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:23 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:23 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445(a) AND 33679 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY. It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-047 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO USE TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FROM LA QUINT A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1 TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES LOCATED AT SIL VERROCK RESORT. Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:34 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:34 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTIONS 33445(a) AND 33679 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT THE MUNCIPAL GOLF COURSE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2004-048 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened. ~- --- ~--- - - -~- --- - - -_.. u -~ - - ~ City Council Minutes 1 9 April 6, 2004 r REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ! ! . ! Desert Resorts Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Osborne reported the Authority has decided to submit a reQuest to the County Board of Supervisors and the FAA to change the name of the airport to Jackie Cochran Regional Airport. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - None STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL GOALS. -- ! City Manager Genovese presented the staff report. > The City Council proceeded to review their suggested goals as follows: Council Member Sniff: . proceed with the La Quinta Historical Museum as soon as appropriate; . proceed with the La Quinta Library; . provide financial support for the La Quinta Arts Foundation, La Ouinta Chamber of Commerce, and La Quinta Historical Society as deemed appropriate; ~ . asphalt the Village parking lot; . add to park and recreation facilities; . continue to promote the City (visit, shop, enjoy, and invest); . encourage commercial development; ! . develop a uniform sign program; . pursue selective annexations requested by residents; . increase the General Fund; . re-evaluate the City Commissions; .,-- : . pursue expansion of City Hall; . develop 3-5 year program for additions to paramedic services; , City Council Minutes 20 April 6, 2004 . pursue possibility of public safety assessment to fund police and fire services; . develop funding options for Lighting and Landscape Assessment District shortfalls; . move forward on SilverRock project with solicitation of hotels, businesses, and accommodation of Arts Foundation on site; and . provide a suitable acknowledgment process for individuals, such as Deputy Bruce Lee, who have contributed significantly to the well-being of the City. Council Member Osborne: . add at least two police patrol officers; . add a third firefighter at each fire station; . place more emphasis on developments finalizing their road improvements; and . stay on top of annexation issues. Council Member Perkins: . add a minimum of two more patrol officers; . evaluate the City's police and fire protection needs; and . provide signage for the Village parking lot. Council Member Henderson: . develop a proper response to annexation requests, including but not limited to, the financial possibilities, neighboring cities' concerns, and County issues, and contract out to a consultant if needed. She noted the cost of two more patrol officers is approximately $500,000, and suggested that be kept in mind when considering such things as turning 37 acres of potential retail property into recreational property. She pointed. out the City has 1 20 acres at the top of the Cove that can be reseeded and turned into a showcase of natural open space without trying to make the SilverRock Resort property lIall things to all people." She referenced the City's achievements over the last nine years, and upcoming projects, including improvements to the Village parking lot. She also commented on how the State budget IS likely to affect local government. - ---~- ~-- ~ - - ~- - - - ~- City Council Minutes 21 April 6, 2004 Mayor Adollill: - I I ¡ He believes goals should be attainable in the foreseeable future, and fall . within the City's financial capabilities. He suggested the following: . under Commercial Development, replace Marriott Residence Inn with the Hampton Inn and SilverRock Resort; . under Fire/Emergency Services, include paramedics; . under Purchase Land for Public Purposes, add acquire the property adjacent to the City-owned land at the northeast corner of A venida Bermudas and Avenue 52 to retain as open space; . add SilverRock Resort as No. 29; . add affordable housing as No. 30; and . ongoing street maintenance. Council Member Perkins commented on the need to provide staff with some assistance to accomplish the heavy workload. Mr. Genovese advised Council's comments will be formulated into a chart showing where those items are identified in the strategic planning process. r-- Council concurred to take up Study Session Item No.4 at this time. 4. DISCUSSION OF CITY MARKETING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005. Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report. Andrea Carter, of Kiner Goodsell Advertising, reviewed a list of recommended. marketing concepts for the upcoming year. Council Member Osborne stated he would like to see some improvement in the public relations area. Council Member Sniff stated he is in favor of doing new infomercials but not the Discount Shopper Program at this time. He suggested using the phrase "Visit La Quinta, Shop La Quinta, Enjoy La Quinta, and Invest in La Quinta" to promote the. City. Council Member Perkins suggested getting the word out on the progress the City has made, such as increased police and fire protection and new parks. - I Council Member Henderson suggested showing the 30-second infomercials during a Council meeting. She noted the "Shop/Dine" program may be more City Council Minutes 22 April 6, 2004 useful in a few years when the restaurants can be better connected to the shopping establishments. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Weiss stated the City's web page is updated by City staff, with the exception of some design assistance from McMurry, Inc. on the SilverRock Resort page. Finance Director Falconer stated Kiner Goodsell designed the homepa'ge and overall theme. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Carter indicated they have staff with web page expertise but would probably bring In additional resources to redesign the website. Council Member Henderson indicated she needs to see a budget on the website redesign before she can support it. She stated she has been pleased with the communication material but commented on the need to have a consistent response by staff if extra copies of the calendar are requested. She agrees with doing the infomercials and the local event advertising but isn't sure of the benefit of going to the ICSC. Mr. Weiss stated he believes the La Ouinta developers present at the local ICSC event feel it's valuable for the City to be there and help promote the City on their behalf. Council Member Henderson then indicated she would support it. Ms. Carter stated she can provide cost estimates for the website redesign ranging from a basic update to something more extensive. Mayor Adolph suggested adding more space for the dates on the --City calendar so people can use it as a working calendar and pencil-in notes. He voiced disappointment in the marketing of the community concerts. Council Member Henderson noted marketing for the concerts was part of Marty Langer's contract. Mayor Adolph stated he feels the City should have supplemented that effort because attendance was very low. Ms. Carter indicated they can budget a small amount for concerts in the upcoming year if the Council wishes. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to continue Study Session Item Nos. 2 and 3 to a special meeting on April 12, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. --~_._---~~-- --~--- - -- --- - - - - -- - -- ~ - City Council Minutes 23 April 6, 2004 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 CAPITAL r- IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. 1 ( I , . This item was continued to April 1 2, 2004. 3. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. This item was continued to April 12, 2004. In reference to Council Member Henderson's earlier request regarding the letter from the City of Indian Wells, she asked that it be placed on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Osborne/Perkins to adjourn to April 12, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. r-- ¡ : Respectfully submitted, I . a~k)~ t. \ 1"1__11 CJ ~ JUN E S. G REEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California r-- , ,