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2004 08 17 CC Minutes LA QUINT A CITY COUNCIL I MINUTES ! AUGUST 17,2004 . A regular meeting of the La Ouinta 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 legal counsel regarding pending litigation, Martinez V. City of La Quinta, et. aI., U.S. District Court, Central District of California Court Case No. CV 04-06373 DT (RZx), pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). I 2. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section ¡ 54956.9(b) - Threat of Litigation (one matter). ¡ ¡ , Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Assistant City Manager Weiss advised plaque presentations will be made at 7 :00 p.m. for past City Commission/Board/Committee Members. - ANNOUNCEMENTS - None City Council Minutes 2 August 17, 2004 PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE - None . APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City . Council Minutes of July 20, 2004, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of August 3, 2004, as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Osborne ABSTAINING. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 . APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 17, 2004. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 2004. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED JUNE 30, 2004. 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE RECREATION SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND THE CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR COURSE IN LA PALMA, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2004. 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FOREMAN TO ATTEND THE CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR COURSE IN LA PALMA, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 22- 24, 2004. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027, PARCEL MAP NO. 28573, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-028, THE HOME DEPOT, CREDIT SUISSE LEASING 92A, L.P. 7. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO ATTEND THE APW A INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS CONGRESS AND EXPOSITION IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2004. ~_n._- -.- -~~-- ------.- --- - . City Council Minutes 3 August 17, 2004 8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A ¡ FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 31379, LEGACY VILLAS, CENTEX HOMES. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-088) 9. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE RECREATION ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION. 10. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO SIERRA LANDSCAPE, INC. TO CONSTRUCT THE HIGHWAY 111 LANDSCAPE MODIFICATIONS ADJACENT TO LG'S STEAKHOUSE, PROJECT NO. 2004-01. 11. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFETY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE -EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EARTHQUAKE COURSE" GIVEN BY THE CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER . 12-17, 2004. 12. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO UTILIZE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR TRAINING OF ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE NOVEMBER PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004, 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. - 13. APPROVAL TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION ON WASHINGTON STREET IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO. 2004-02. 14. APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS ON A VENIDA BERMUDAS, AND PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - LA QUINT A UNIT. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item No.8 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 2004-088. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE O,RDER NO. 2004-105 . BUSINESS SESSION 1 . CONSIDERATION OF PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY APPLICATIONS AND -- METHOD OF RECOGNITION. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 4 August 17, 2004 Council Member Henderson asked if the suggestion is to replace the green tiles or to place bronze plaques on top of the green tiles. Ms. Horvitz stated the "Spirit of La Ouinta" fountain will need to be declared part of the Arts in Public Places program if the etched tiles are displayed there. She noted there is an existing bronze plaque describing the art piece, and if Council wishes, small bronze plaques can be done on that instead of using etched tile. She will seek to get the strongest adhesive available for the plaques. Council Member Henderson stated she supports doing this as an art project with brass plaques, and recommends planning how future Senior Inspiration Award recipient's names will be added so that they are listed together. Council Member Sniff stated he agrees with using a bronze plaque of modest size but feels the "Book of Deeds" is questionable. Ms. Horvitz stated the idea of having a "Book of Deeds". was suggested by the Council. Council Member Henderson noted the information from approved applications is entered into the "Book of Deeds" and becomes part of the historical record. Council Member Sniff asked how many names will be added each year and how will they be received. Ms. Horvitz stated applications will be considered by Council during August each year. Council Member Sniff stated he feels there should be some limit on the number of people that can be nominated each year. Council Member Henderson noted there may be more nominations the first few years of the program but she doesn't have a problem placing a limit on it if that is what the Council wants. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz reviewed the criteria for nominees. Council Member Sniff expressed concern about how broad the program should be. ---- -- - -- --- -- ---~--- - City Council Minutes 5 August 17, 2004 Council Member Perkins stated he doesn't have a problem with the program, ,.-- : and noted the Council will make the final decision on who is approved. He commented on the need to limit the entry in the "Book of Deeds" to no more . than one paragraph. Council Member Henderson suggested using a standard form to be converted into one paragraph. Council Member Osborne stated he supports the program, and feels the details can be worked out later on. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to approve Matthew Bugg's name and past Senior Inspiration Award recipients for listing in the "Book of Deeds" to be maintained by the City Clerk's Office and authorize up to $3,000 from the Civic Center Campus artwork account to be used to install bronze plaques on the pillars around the "Spirit of La Quinta" fountain and to declare the I'Spirit of La Quinta" fountain an art piece. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-106. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET NAME CHANGES r- FROM VIA CC TO VIA MONTECITO AND VIA DD TO VIA MALLORCA - ND LA QUINT A PARTNERS. Interim Community Development Director Orci presented the staff report. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STREET NAME CHANGE 2004-018 FROM VIA CC TO VIA MONTECITO AND VIA DD TO VIA MALLORCAIN THE HIDEAWAY (ND LA QUINTA PARTNERS) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2004-089 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Perkins inquired about the status of naming a portion of Highway 111 through La Quinta after Deputy Bruce Lee. Interim Community Development Director Orci stated staff is working with Senator Battin and CalTrans on that issue. - City Council Minutes 6 August 17, 2004 3. CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 2004/2005 WORK PLAN. Finance Director Falconer presented the staff report. In response to Mayor Adolph, City Clerk Greek confirmed there is an item under Department Reports to consider a meeting date for a joint meeting with the City Commissions. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Falconer stated the State allows investments up to five years. However, the City's Investment Policy only allows investments up to two years, except for $5 million of Treasury Bills, which can be invested between two and five years. He confirmed the City has $95 million invested with bond proceeds at this time. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Falconer stated he currently manages the City's investment portfolio, and doesn't believe there is any indication he is unable to handle it. Council Member Sniff indicated he is hesitant in approving an extension of the maturity limit because there could be significant changes over a five-year period. He suggested dealing with the Work Plan after a joint meeting with the Board. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Falconer explained the Investment Policy was adopted in June, and the proposed Work Plan is for items during Fiscal Year 2005/2006. He stated last year the Council authorized the Board to discuss using a Portfolio Manager for educational purposes, and several presentations were made to them. The Board desires to move forward in that direction but wants feedback from the Council before spending too much time on it. He feels the second item is a result of the large increase in the City's portfolio. Council Member Henderson stated she agrees dealing with this after the joint meeting. Council Member Perkins stated he doesn't have a problem going ahead with this and changing it after the joint meeting if needed. Mayor Adolph stated he agrees with waiting. He asked the purpose in requesting a new portfolio manager and how much it will cost? - ~-- .~----~--- - -_u- City Council Minutes 7 August 17, 2004 Mr. Falconer stated he believes a majority of the Board feels a professionally- ~ I managed portfolio will raise the City's investment income, and allow hourly monitoring. The fee would be based on the amount invested with the , portfolio manager. Council Member Osborne noted the flexibility authorized a few years ago to extend up to five years for Treasury Bills has not been utilized because of the current interest rate environment. He understood the idea behind using a portfolio manager is to see what is available to enhance the City's returns and still maintain security. Given the current environment, it mayor may not be worth the cost but he feels the Council should consider the options that are available. He doesn't have a problem approving the Work Plan and discussing it further in September. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the Investment Advisory Board 2004/2005 Work Plan until after the joint meeting with the Investment Advisory Board in September. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-107 . 4. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY LA QUINT A COUNTRY - CLUB TO INCLUDE THE COST OF OLEANDER REMOVAL IN THE PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARKWAY LANDSCAPING ALONG EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENUE 50. Mayor Adolph noted staff has requested this item be continued. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue consideration of the request by La Quinta Country Club regarding reimbursement for oleander removal. to the next City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-108. 5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 408 ORDINANCE NO. 408 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO A MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (ZONE CHANGE 2004-120 - RJT HOMES - CODORNIZ, L.L.C.) -- It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Ordinance No. 408 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: City Council Minutes 8 August 17, 2004 AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS League of California Cities-Riverside Division - Council Member Henderson referenced trailer legislation going through the Legislature, and stated the League is working on a method to inform people they should vote for Proposition 1-A instead of Proposition 65 in November. Palm Springs International Airport Commission - In reference to an inquiry by Mayor Adolph, Council Member Henderson stated she understands the issue of a representative on the Commission will be on the next agenda. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1-A. CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE. Council Member Sniff questioned being able to reinstate a City Council meeting date once the regular meeting date has been cancelled. City Attorney Jenson advised the Council may take a formal action to. hold the. regular meeting on September 7, 2004 or just adjourn today's meeting to that date. City Clerk Greek confirmed the Council's previous decision not to meet on September 7th was by consensus only. Council Member Perkins referenced the need to inform the media about reinstating the regularly-scheduled meeting. ---- ~.- ~ -..-. --- - _.. City Council Minutes 9 August 17, 2004 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to hold the - : regular City Council meeting of September 7, 2004. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-109. . 3-B. MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JOINT CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION MEETING. Council concurred to schedule a joint meeting with the City Commissions/Boards/Committees on September 28, 2004, beginning at 5:00 p.m. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Council Member Sniff expressed appreciation to the Public Works Director for his quick response to a citizen complaint last Friday evening. Council recessed to the Financing Authority meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. - , ¡ Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 P.M. , . 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following YMCA art wall participants whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Angelicia Costa Elijah Duran Derrick Kinsey Alany Almada Isaac Gonzales Summer Lynch Sharon Alvarez Mackenzie Hadsell Sydni Maloney Monique Burns Zakary Hellawell Seth Morring - Jasmine Caballero Joshua Hermandez Kaila Pavia Breana Chavarria Gabriella Howard Angel Ponce Allee Comer Kiara Jackson Elizabeth Smith Haylee Comer Brianna Jaime Emily Smith City Council Minutes 10 August 17, 2004 Jordan Solis Taryn White lIana Valdez Michael Zavala * * * * * * * * * * * The Mayor also presented plaques to the following in appreciation of their service on City Commissions: Robert Tyler, Planning Commission Jacques Abels, Planning Commission Dennis Cunningham, Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Gary Calhoun, Community Services Commission Linda Young, Cultural Arts Commission was unable to attend and her plaque will be mailed to her. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 80-025 VISTA GRANDE, LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA (APN 649-142-001) FOR JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 2000-19. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. Assistant Public Works Director Speer outlined the overhead map of the project and displayed the parcel in question at 80-025 Vista Grande. In response to Council Member Henderson he confirmed that Vista Grande is a short dead-end street with only three parcels left to be developed on it. In response to Council Member Sniff, he displayed the existing property line and the proposed property line. In response to Mayor Adolph he stated the City is responsible to replace the landscaping "in kind". Council Member Henderson questioned the location of the temporary construction easement. Mr. Jonasson replied it would parallel the actual easement and would be 10 feet. The temporary easement will only be used until the project is completed. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7: 19 p.m. --- --~ -- -_____m --- --.-- .- - - m.- City Council Minutes 11 August 1 7, 2004 There being no' requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING - ; CLOSED at 7:20 p.m. , City Attorney Jenson advised that one revision is needed to the resolution if it is going to be adopted. She said the last paragraph on Pages 9 and 1 0, which deals with oil rights should be deleted, because this is an easement it becomes unnecessary. She also recommended' this is the case of the other two resolutions under consideration. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 80-025 VISTA GRANDE, LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA (APN 649-142-001) FOR JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 2000-19. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adopt Resolution No. 2004-090 as amended by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. ~ 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ! DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ALONG JEFFERSON STREET, LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, (APN 649-090-010, 649-090-011, 649-080-013, AND 649-071-010) FOR JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 2009-19. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. He described and pointed out the parcels which will infringe on the short and long golf course at Indian Springs Golf Course. Council Member Osborne asked if staff knows how many total square feet are involved with all four of the parcels. Mr. Jonasson replied he doesn't have that figure but in the case of the previous parcel and the ones under consideration at this time, they have all been appraised and the City has offered fair-market value for them. City Attorney Jenson referred the council to the offer letters which are attached to the staff report and said they show the square footage of each parcel and the offer made. - Council Member Henderson asked staff to refer to Page 19 of the staff report and show her how this parcel relates to the previous parcel. In City Council Minutes 12 August 17, 2004 response Mr. Jonasson showed the location immediately adjacent to the "old" clubhouse. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:29 p.m. Mr. Don Olson, Executive Vice President with Roger Snellenberger, the builders of the Indian Springs Country Club, 80-227 Indian Springs Drive in Indio, stated they very much support the improvements being made to Jefferson Street. He said he can answer the question regarding the price per square foot, stating they were offered $0.97 per square foot for the land the City is seeking to acquire. He stated they did not get any credit for the 16 parking places they are losing along Jefferson Street next to the old clubhouse. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:33 p.m. Mr. Jonasson reported he calculated about 16,000 square feet just to answer Council Member Osborne's concern. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG JEFFERSON STREET, LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA (APNs 649-090-010, 649-090-011, 649-080-013, AND 649-071-010). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-091 as amended (deleting the first full paragraph on Page 10). Motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND JEFFERSON STREET, LA GUINTA, CALIFORNIA (APNs 604-493-014 AND 604-493-015) FOR JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 2000-19. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:41 p.m. -------- -- --.-- ---.--- -- --- - - _. .- - City Council Minutes 13 August 17, 2004 ,..-- There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING ¡ CLOSED at 7:41 p.m. , RESOLUTION NO. 2004-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND JEFFERSON STREET, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, (APNs 604-493-014 AND 604-493-015) FOR JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 2000-19. It was moved by Council Members. Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-092 as amended (deleting the first paragraph on Page 9). Motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ASSESSMENT 2004-508; AND 2) APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP 32279 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 9.71 ACRES INTO 31 SINGLE - FAMILY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 58, 2,100:t: FEET WEST OF MADISON STREET. APPLICANT: DUC HOUSING PARTNERS, INC. Interim Community Development Director Orci presented the staff report. Mayor Adolph announced the Council has received a letter from Mr. Richard Baker the property owner to the east of the property and he approves the shared access design as proposed by the developer. Principal Planner Sawa displayed a map which outlined the subdivision as submitted and the location of the entry which is placed along the east property line and will be shared by the adjoining property. He also explained that the average lot sizes were originally about 10,668 square feet and are now proposed to be an average of 10,769 square feet. Council Member Per~ins questioned the reason for a bow in the road about half-way up. Mr. Sawa stated it is for aesthetics and also because of the placement of the medians, backing out from several of the lots would be difficult for turning toward Avenue 58. The bow would provide an easier way to turn around and go in that direction. Council Member Perkins - questioned the size of the four lots affected by the bow and Public Works Director Jonasson responded they would be the minimum lots of 10,006 square feet. City Council Minutes 14 August 17, 2004 Mayor Adolph asked what happens at lot 1 6 as to the walls at that location. Planner Sawa said there would probably be walls between that lot and lot B for privacy. He also explained that lot C will be a well-landscaped common area. Council Member Sniff asked about the two deleted retention basins and the capacity of the enlarged one. Mr. Sawa responded the information he has received from engineering is that the large retention basin is sufficient to handle the run-off. that the three smaller ones were originally designed to handle. Council Member Sniff questioned the lineal distance from the furthermost distance in the project to the retention basin and asked how the water gets there. Mr. Sawa responded, the distance is 13,023 feet from the retention basin and the project is graded to carry the water down the street to the retention basin. He also confirmed the existence of catch basins in the street. Mayor Adolph commented that there is a 7 foot drop so the water will flow. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:59 p.m. Mr. Dan Lee, representing C and D consultants, representing the applicant, stated they have reviewed and agree with all the final conditions. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:00 p.m. .. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-093 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 2004-508 PREPARED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32279 (DUC HOUSING PARTNERS, INC.) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-093 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF 9.71 ACRES INTO 31 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32279 - DUC HOUSING PARTNERS, INC.). - - --- -- _.~ -.-- _. -- -- -- --- -- City Council Minutes 1 5 August 17, 2004 ,-- It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. i 2004-094 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. I , ) 5. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING TENT A TIVETRACT MAP 32068, THE SUBDIVISION OF 4 ACRES INTO 12 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MANDARINA, 200:f: FEET WEST OF POMELO WITHIN THE CITRUS. APPLICANT: MARVIN INVESTMENTS Interim Community Development Director Orci presented the staff report. Principal Planner Sawa displayed the map of the proposed subdivision for the Council and identified the locations of the entry streets to the tract within the Citrus Community and the existing clubhouse. He said the development is three units per acre as opposed to the four units per acre allowed in the code. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:05 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:07 p.m. ,--- f ¡ RESOLUTION NO. 2004-095 I . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY FOUR ACRES INTO 12 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32068 - MARVIN INVESTMENTS). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-095 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 6. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO: 1) CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-480; AND 2) APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31087, A 19-LOT SUBDIVISION ON 5.0:f: ACRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DARBY ROAD, %:f: MILE EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET. APPLICANT: TAHITI PARTNERS V. Council Member Osborne excused himself from consideration of the matter - based on the close proximity to his personal residence. City Council Minutes 16 August 17, 2004 Interim Community Development Director Orci presented the staff report. He advised this project is subject to LAFCO approval of annexation into the City of La Quinta. Associate Planner Nesbit outlined the site as it relates to the School District property and the proposed apartment project. He stated all lots are graded to drain to the street. Mayor Adolph questioned the treatment from the inside edge of the six-foot sidewalk at the curb and the right-of-way. He asked what was proposed for the right-of-way. Mr. Nesbit replied at present this is a local street on the General Plan and that would coincide with the lot line. Mayor Adolph asked if that meant a six-foot wall could be constructed there. He was advised that there is a condition requiring the developer to submit a wall plan for this property. Public Works Director Jonasson advised that for a local street the General Plan calls for a six-foot sidewalk but not necessarily a 10 foot space from edge of the curb to the wall. Council Member Henderson proposed the developer has enough room to move the project back, particularly some of the large back lots that are at almost 1 2,000 square feet. Mayor Adolph agreed and suggested 1 2 to 1 5 feet total from edge of the curb. Mr. Orci said this project will come back for final review and staff can coordinate the streetscape with the other projects that are to be built along Darby Road. Council Member Perkins questioned the location of the detention lot and what provisions are made for drainage for both sides of the street. Staff recommended this question be posed to the applicant. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:25 p.m. Jeffrey Paine, managing partner of Tahiti Partners V, stated that they have reviewed the conditions and find them acceptable. He suggested they could install cross gutters to allow the drainage from the opposite side of the street to cross over to the retention basin. He agreed with Council regarding the sidewalk and suggested putting in four-foot sidewalks, landscaped on both sides and meandering walls. He also agreed to accomplish moving the project back toward the rear or western side. Mr. Jonasson, in response to Council Member Henderson, said four-foot sidewalks meet ADA requirements but are too narrow for two people to City Council Minutes 1 7 August 17, 2004 ,.-- pass. He recommended the General Plan requirement for six foot sidewalks I be maintained. . Council Member Henderson asked who would be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping, since this is not a gated community. Mr. Paine responded there will be a homeowners association established because of the upkeep of the retention basin. He suggested the homeowners association could also be responsible for the landscaping. Council Member Sniff stated he favors a meandering sidewalk of six feet in width and a meandering wall so the project would need to be moved back an additional 2 to 5 feet to accomplish both the meandering sidewalk and wall. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Jonasson, advised when the application for annexation goes to LAFCO it should contain language stating that this will be upgraded to a collector street. Mr. Orci said staff can work with the developer to create a common lot -- along Darby Road for that parkway/sidewalk area. I I , i ; RESOLUTION NO. 2004-096 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 2003-480 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31087 (TAHITI PARTNERS V). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-096 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Osborne ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31087 SUBDIVIDING 5.0:1: ACRES INTO 19 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS (TAHITI PARTNERS V). - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2004-097 as amended (to incorporate language in Condition 69 that Darby Road is to be designated as a collector road in accordance with the General City Council Minutes 18 August 17, 2004 Plan policies and provisions. Also that an additional condition be added that requires the applicant to create a common lot along Darby Road. Further, a condition that would require the homeowners association to maintain the landscape area. Lastly, that the sidewalk area will be dedicated to the City as right-of-way). Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Osborne ABSENT. 7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO: 1 ) CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-495; AND 2) APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31852, A 14-LOT SUBDIVISION ON 8.47:t: ACRES ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND MADISON STREET. APPLICANT: EHLlNE COMPANY. Interim Community Development Director Orci presented the staff report. Associate Planner Nesbit described the project and pointed out the location for a secondary gateway treatment that is proposed for future development. Council Member Osborne questioned if this is to be equestrian property. Mr. Nesbit replied this is in the equestrian overlay district but he didn't know if the applicant intends to develop them as equestrian lots. In response to Council Member Osborne he explained the small access at the lower end of the project is actually an emergency access because of the proximity of the cul-de-sac to Avenue 52. Mayor Adolph questioned the fact that the plan shows no curbs, gutters, or a multi-use trail. Mr. Nesbit said the map being used is as proposed and there are several conditions in the terms and conditions that modify the absence of these amenities. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:48 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:49 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-098 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 2003-495 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31852 (EHLINE COMPANY). - -.-..- ---- - -.-------. -~ City Council Minutes 1 9 August 17, 2004 It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. ,...-- I 2004-098 as submitted. Motion ca"rried unanimously. I ì l RESOLUTION NO. 2004-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31852, SUBDIVIDING 8.5:i: ACRES INTO 14 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS (EHLINE COMPANY). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/ Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2004-099 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adjourn to the meeting of September 7, 2004. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, ! ~-'21 ~ JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California \. r- ì