2004 09 22 CC Minutes
LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
A special 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 - None
Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until
the hour of 3:00 p.m.
3:00P.M.
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance..
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian DeCoster, 80-900 Calle Conchita, indicated he lives on acreage with an
equestrian overlay, and is concerned about some property adjacent to· his being
subdivided into a tract of homes. He requested staff's assistance in exploring what
homeowners in the area can do to prevent this from happening.
Mayor Adolph referred Mr. DeCoster to the Planning Manager for clarification of
zoning regulations.
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Darlene Dolan, Else Loudon, and Richard Oliphant, representing the Coachella
Valley Arts Alliance, encouraged the Council to consider participating as a sponsor
in a float for the 2005 Rose Parade.
Mayor Adolph requested this matter be placed on the September 28, 2004 Special
City Council meeting agenda.
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CONFIRMA TION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Osborne voiced appreciation for the paramedic squad's services he
recently had need of.
PRESENT A TIONS - None
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
1 . CORRESPONDENCE FROM RIVERSIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004.
Council Member Henderson noted the City is a member of the Jacquelinè
Cochran Regional Airport Joint Powers Authority, and any printings for this
event should include the City's name.
Council Member Osborne stated he will voice that at their. next meeting.
However, he would like to have this on the October 5, 2004 City Council
agenda to consider additional financial assistance for the event.
Council concurred.
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City
Council Minutes of September 7, 2004,' as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 . APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED SEPTEMBER'22, 2004.
2. TRANSMITT AL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED JULY 31, 2004.
3. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED JULY 31,
2004.
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4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
r-- FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 31123, LA CANTERA, VISTA LA QUINTA PARTNERS, LLC.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2004-102)
5. ACCEPTANCE OF WASHINGTON STREET/MILES AVENUE PARKWAY SOIL
STABILIZATION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2002-09, AND APPROVAL
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OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO.4.
6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT AND
ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND AMENDED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 29347, LAS VENTANAS, CALIFORNIA
COVE AT LA QUINTA LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-103)
7. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY PACIFIC INDEMNITY
INSURANCE - DATE OF LOSS: MARCH 30, 2004.
8. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY JOHN LUJACK - DATE OF
LOSS; MARCH 30, 2004.
9. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO SANTA ROSA AND SAN
- JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT DOCUMENTARY PROJECT.
10. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE HIGHWAY 111
WIDENING AND SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, PROJECT NO. 2001-07.
11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
,FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 30023-4, TRILOGY, SHEA LA QUINTA, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO.
2004-104)
12. APPROVAL OF A WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE SilverRock
RESORT.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 4, 6, and 11
being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2004-102 through 2004-104
respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-112.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERA TION OF APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
COACHELLA V ALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S JOINT WATER POLICY
COMMITTEE.
There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Osborne as to why the Cities of
Coachella and Indio would have two representatives on the Committee,
Council Member Henderson noted both cities have water agencies.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to appoint
Mayor Adolph to serve as the City's representative on the Coachella Valley
Water District Joint Water Policy Advisory Committee. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-113.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to appoint
Council Member Henderson to serve as the alternate on the Coachella Valley
Water District Joint Water Policy Advisory Committee. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-114.
STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CV AG Energy & Environmental Resources Committee - Council Member Sniff
indicated there was some discussion at their last meeting about the potential of the
C. V. Mountains Conversancy becoming a Joint Powers Authority. He hopes the
Council will support maintaining the current configuration of the organization.
C. V. Mosquito & Vector Control District - Council Member Perkins reported the
District is continuing its efforts to eliminate potential areas for mosquitoes carrying
the West Nile Virus.
Council Member Sniff suggested the drainage pipes in the Cove be checked for
standing water.
League of California Cities-Riverside Division - Council Member Henderson stated
the League is confident about Proposition 1 A but recognizes the need for a strong
campaign to make sure the voters understand it. She added the Palm Springs
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~ Resorts Convention and Visitor's Authority has adopted a resolution in support of
I Proposition 1 Ä. She feels the legislation provides a level of protection for the cities
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State funding.
San Jacinto/Santa Rosa National Monument Advisory Committee - Council
~ember Henderson referenced an informal meeting she and the City Manager
attended with representatives from the cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells
regarding the connecting trail between the three cities. She has suggested another
meeting in two months, and understands the City Manager will be preparing
information for the Council to review.
SunLine Transit Agency - Mayor Adolph reported SunUne has purchased four
new buses.
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All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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I City Attorney Jenson stated she will not be at the next City Council meeting
~, because she will be delivering an argument to the California State Supreme Court
regardir:-'g the prevailing wage 'charter city exemption issue. She will provide a
status report at the following City Council meeting.
City Clerk Greek asked if October 26 was acceptable to the Council for a luncheon
meeting with the Building Industry Association (BIA). Council concurred
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS'ITEMS
Council Member Perkins requested staff find out the status of WaL-Mart repainting
their parking stalls with double lines. He also referenced the need to replace the
IIOne Way" signs at the traffic circle on Avenida Montezuma with aluminum signs
reading "Keep Right." He noted one of the signs has graffiti on it, and the current
poles are too easily bent by youths in the area.
Council Member Sniff suggested using some type of ornamental pipe for stronger
durability.
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Council Member Perkins noted heavy pipe can cause damage if struck by a vehicle.
He suggested the possibility of converting the intersection to a four-way stop.
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In response to Council Member Henderson, Public Works Director Jonasson
confirmed staff is working on design plans for the traffic circle, and trying to
coordinate these improvements with the pedestrian crossings and the City parking
lot. He indicated staff can look into using poles that don't bend so easily, and
stated the traffic circle improvements are expected to go to bid by the end of the
year.
In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Jonasson stated the penalty signage
for running red lights on Fred Waring Drive will be installed shortly.
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
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members
Sniff/Henderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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