2004 10 05 CC Minutes
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- LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 2004
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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 (arrived 2:20), Sniff,
Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: Nonè
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to excuse Council
Member Perkins. Motion carried unanimously.
. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with the 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 16.03 acres located near the
southwest corner of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street (APNs: 649-030-
086, 649-030-087, and 649-030-088). Property Owner/Negotiator: Mike
Dobrota.
, Council recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m.
,.,.~CouncitMemberPerkills arrived at approximately 2:20 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.
¡- PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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CONFIRMA TION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PRESENT A TIONS
Mayor Adolph presented a Certificate of Achievement Award for excellence in
financial reporting to Finance Director Falconer and the Finance Department staff.
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, fJiayor Adolph presented a plaque and expressed appreciation to Jerry Herman for
1 8 years of service as the Community Development Director for the City of
La Quinta.
V~RITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE DESERT AIDS PROJECT.
Council concurred to direct staff to send a letter expressing appreciation for
their sponsoring of the event but declining to participate due to budget
constraints.
APPBOV AL OF MINUTES
. r~OTI()N -~- It vIas moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City
Council Minutes- of September 22, 2004, as submitted. Motion carried
unanin)ously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 . ,APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 5, 2004.
2. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL
, A' ": ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TtiElilGHWAY 111 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
,FROM, ADAMS STREET TO JEFFERSON STREET, AND APPOINT A
CONSULTANT SELEC110N COMMIT1E~, PROJECT NO. 2001-07A.
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- 3. APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004
: SLURRY SEAL.AND RE-STRIPING PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 2004-03.
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4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROV ALOF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 29053-3, . PM RENAISSANCE, TRANSWEST HOUSING, INC.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2004-105)
5. APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE
.LIGHTING MAINTENANCE, PROJECT NO. LMC 2004-04.
6. APP OVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE
MAl TENANCE, PROJECT NO. LMC 2004-05.
· '7. AD PTION: OF' A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1A -
, , :CAl FO,Rr~1ANS,TO PROTECT LOCAL TAXPAYERS AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
(RE ,OLUTION NO. 2004-106)
, 8. APP OVAL OF RA TIFICA TION OF A CONTRACT WITH ESGIL
C'O PORATION'FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES.
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- , 9. AD PTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FIN LMAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
MA 31876, VILLA CAPRI, MAYER VILLA CAPRI, LP. (RESOLUTION NO.
200 -107)
MO ION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve
-the onsent Calendar as recommenqed with Item Nos. 4,7, and 9 b~ing,
app oved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2004-105 t,hrough. 2004-107 respectively.
, " Mot on. carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-116.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. SIDERATION OF AN OLD TOWN· MURAL PROJECT.
Co munity Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report.
In esponse to, Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the
dev loper made the request for the mural art piece, ·and understands' it will
being to the City. She· then reviewed proposed locations for the mural
,.-- wit in the Old Town project.
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In response to Council Member Henderson, Tom McGraw, the' artist, ,
indicated a number of arches exist in the complex where murals could be
placed, and it's his understanding, that the developer intends to use other
artiSts for additional murals.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to: 1) approve
the Old Town La Quinta mural project; 2) allocate $9,461 from the Art in
Public Places account; and 3) direct staff to prepare an Art Purchase
Agreement. MoHon carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-'117'
In response to Council Member Sniff, Assistant City Attorney Houston
advised the Art Purchase Agreement will be similar to a personal property
conveyance and probably include a requirement to transfer any copyright or
trademark involved. Ms. Horvitz confirmed the art piece will belon'g to the·
City once it is accepted by the Council, and any damages that occur· to the
~ ,.,' " art piece will be the City's rer.ponsibility to repair. . .
2. CONSIDERA TION OF A REQUEST FROM THE RIVERSIDE COlJNTY;
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SPONSORSHIP OF JACQUELINE
COCHRAN AIR SHOW.
Assistant City Manager Weiss presented the staff report.
,Cindy Davis and Kimberly Freedman, representing the Riverside County
Economic Development Agency (EDA), gave a brief overview of the air show
event.
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Council Member Henderson noted La Quinta is a member of the Joint Powers
'. ,~ ·Authority (JPA) and asked for· clarification as to whether or not thàf,.rrfakes
:'. I the City a participant. She also 'étsked if the event would still take ,place' . ,-
without contributions from the cities. ~ .., ," ". .
Ms. Davis indicated the air show would continue but not to the deg,ree they
hope to attain. She confirmed all JPA members are participants in the.eventj . " . "
and stated the intent in the letter' was not that they would be left off as
'. sponsors. She noted the EDA is putting the event together and w'ants the'
City to participate at whatever level the Council is comfortable with.
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Council Member Henderson stated she is glad the air show will be happenirlQ . '4 \".. \.
but noted the expenditure is not in the budget. She referenced the City's
commitment to the airport, and stated she feels the City's participation isa
good thing. She indicated she is comfortable with the EDA's request.
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r- Ms. Davis commented on the eduöaìtional aspect of the event.
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Council Member Perkins asked if this is expected to be an annual event, and
Ms. Davis responded she believes so. He suggested future requests for
funding be submitted during the budget process. He asked how much the
City contributes to the airport annually. City Manager Genovese stated he
believes the amount in the JPA agreement is $10,000.
Council Member Osborne referenced the growth happening at the airport and
the economic development assistance the airport provides the City. He
voiced support for the funding request.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Davis stated $200;000 will
probably be needed to put on the event as proposed, and the costs at this
time are ,a'pproximately $150,000. She wasn't sure how much will be ,.
funded by the County. She indicated the one-day event for thè genera~- .: '
",public will begin with a breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and the air show will start at '
10:00 a.m. with up to 30 planes on display. The kickoff with the media will, ; ,
be held the day before. She stated the public will be encouraged' to bring
lawn chairs, and there will be activities for children.
- Council Member Sniff stated he agrees future requests should be presented
during the budget process, and inquired about current contributions.
Ms. Davis stated they have received $25,000 from the, Palm Springs Air
,Museum and $10,000 each from the Cities of Indio, Coachella, and Palm
Desert . She indicated the decision to request additional sponsorships from
,the cities arose after the event grew.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Genovese stated the Gen,eral Fund
. is the only funding source available at this time.
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Council Member Sniff stated he feels the event will be good for the Valley'
but is not sure about the level of funding the City should provide.
Mayor Adolph commented on the number of name changes the airport has
gone through, and stated he hopes it doesn't change again.
, . MOTION - It was moved by Council Members ,Osborne/Henderson to
approve sponsorship of the Jacqueline Cochran Air Show in the amount of
$10,000.
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Council Member Perkins commented on the asset of the California Highway
Patrol helicopter being based at the airport. He feels the amount is a little
high but will support the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-118.
STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Chamber of Commerce Workshop/Information Exchange Committee - Mayor
Adolph reported the Chamber is now aware of their responsibilities, as outlined by
the City Attorney, regarding photos of the Council appearing in The Gem and will
abide by those guidelines. .'. , .-
C. V. Mosquito & Vector Control District - In response to Mayor Adolph, Council
Member Perkins stated no more mosquitoes with the West Nile Virus have been
found in La Quinta. He added the District is pleased with the City's cooperation in
addressing this issue.
League of California Cities-Riverside Division - Council Member Henderson noted
the legislation sponsored by the City of Indian Wells on sharing of closed session .
information has passed. JPA members can now, under certain circumstances,
share closed session information with their jurisdictions.
San Jacinto/Santa Rosa National Monument Advisory Committee - Council
Member Henderson reported the environmental documents for their work plan are
out for review. She also announced the Monument's 4th anniversary celebration
will be held October 23 at the visitors center on Highway 74. C \ ,¡. ,.
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All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
3-B. SELECTION OF DATE FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE.·
Council concurred to schedule the Holiday Open House for December, 6,
2004.
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! Council Member Sniff requested an item be placed on the next agenda to consider
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closing City Hall on December 24 and December 31 .
Council Member Henderson requested the costs be included in the staff report.
Council 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 - None
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í PUBLIC HEARINGS
, 1. " PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2004-502 AND SUBDIVIDING 8.08
ACRES INTO 33 RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32225,
FOR . THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MADISON STREET AND AVENUE 58. APPLICANT: VINCE D' AMBRA.
,·Th Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:02 p.m. and noted the
ap licant has requested a continuance to October 19, 2004.
M TION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue
th public hearing for Tentative Tract Map 32225 to October 19, 2004.
M tion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-119.
2. P BLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING A MITIGATED
N GA TIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENT AL r IMPACT FOR
_. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2004-513; ESTABLISHING DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-072; AND
SUBDIVIDING 110.9 ACRES INTO 392 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, A 10-ACRE
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COMMERCIAL LOT, AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 32398 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF MONROE STREET AND AVENUE 60. APPLICANT: ROBERT
SCHUMACHER.
Mayor Adolph noted the applicant has requested a continuance to October
19, 2004.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue
the public hearing for Specific Plan 2004-072 and Tentative Tract Map
32398 to October 19, 2004. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER
NO. 2004-120.
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING A MITIGATED,
NEGA TIVE : DECLARATION OF ENVIRONM,ENT AL IMPACT FOR, ~.~.. :..~'
ENVIRONMENT AL ASSESSMENT 2004-51 5, AND· SUBDIVIDING 14.54' . , . ..
ACRES INTO 40 SINGLE FAMIL Y LOTS AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32742 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 55-101
. MONROE STREET APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET SOUTH OF AVENUE 55.
· APPLICANT: VILLAGE BUILDERS 98, LP.
Principal Planner Sawa presented the staff report, and Associate Planner
Magaña gave a brief overview of the project. :
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Magaña noted other projects
. in the area have not been required to provide a multi-use trail on the west
side of Monroe Street.
, In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr . Magaña confirmed the
. applicant plans to merge Lot B with Lot 1 5, and the project is conditioned to
honor the easement for the property to the west. He stated the easements
in Lots 11-14 are in the process of being abandoned through the Bureau of
Reclamation. As for the median on Monroe Street, he stated the developer
will be responsible for the maintenance.
Council Member Osborne questioned how maintenance of the landscaped
median will be controlled on Monroe Street since it will be done by numerous
developers.
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Public Works Director Jonasson stated only a half-width median will be
constructed at this time.
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~ In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr:' Magaña stated no development plans have
been submitted for the narrow parcel north of this project, and Avenue 5-5 is
not a dedicated street in the General Plan. He confirmed Lot A is a retention
basin, and there will be improvements along the westerly side of Lot C with
landscaping along the frontage. Mr. Jonasson indicated Condition No. 54
requires the Monroe Street improvements to be extended beyond the
subdivision boundaries to ensure the safety of travel ways.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Magaña stated the intersection
will be a full-turn movement. Mr. Jonasson stated he doesn't believe the
street is wide enough to accommodate a merge lane.
The ·Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:21 p.m.
John.Pedalino, 78-401 Highway 111, representing the applicant, stated the
lots with the easements will not be graded until the abandonment is final.
He asked if the applicant is expected to obtain. right-of-way. from the
property owner to the north.
Mr. Jonasson explained the applicant is only required to provide a safe
transition to the unimproved section of the street.
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Mr. Pedalino stated he believes the property to the north can be developed
with wide body lots on a single-loaded street.
Jake Matthews, 121 Speer Street, Suite 250, an Francisco, of Village
Builders, stated they have made numerous' attempt to purchase the property
to the north without any indication from the p operty owners that they
would be willing to sell. He feels it would be un air at this poi.nt for those
property owners to request a postponement.
Mayor Adolph commented on the right-of-way req irements, and questioned
, the depth of the property to the north being suffici nt to develop.
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Mr. Matthews stated they made it clear their offer as for a limited period of '
, time because of the need to prepare the proposed ract n:'ap.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Assist nt ÇityAttorney Houston
stated it appears the property to the north is not unusable. If the property
becomes. unmarketable for financial or zoning re sons, that would be the
property owners' choice and the City's action does not prejudice it.
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Mr. Matthews indicated he was not contacted by the adjacent property
owners until after this project was presented to th Planning Commission.
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Mayor Adolph asked about provisions for recreational activities for children in
the project.
Mr. Matthews noted the lots are large enough to accommodate pools.
Mayor Adolph voiced concern about children not having a recreation area to
play, and the lack of on-street parking in the cul-de-sacs.
Rob Isaacs, of Village Builders, indicated the development is not marketed
toward families with small children. As for parking, he stated the driveways
will be large enough to accommodate guest parking, and on-street parking
will be allowed on one side of the street.
Mr. Pedalino stated they will put some type of recreational amenity in the·
retention basin but noted the nearby Rancho Santana and .. Capistrano
developments have very few families.
Mayor Adolph stated he is a proponent of open space, and agrees the
retention basin, if grassed, will provide a good place for recreational activity.
Mr. Pedalino indicated the homes will have three-car garages and maybe
even four-car garages in the cul-de-sacs.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Pedalino confirmed this will
be a gated community with a homeowners association.
Council Member Henderson stated she agrees it's important to have 'enough
parking areas for guests.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Pedalino confirmed the Fire
Department has reviewed the cul-de-sacs for sufficient size.
Rick Morris, 51-525 Avenida Juarez, indicated he is one of the property
owners of the parcel to the north, and confirmed they declined to accept the
offer to purchase their property some months ago. When they inquired at
the City about the project a few months ago, they were told a tract map had
not been submitted, and they didn't see a notice in the mail that the project
was being considered. He indicated he doesn't want to sell the property but,
would like for the project to be continued to give them an opportunity to,
work with the developer and staff to include the 4 ± acres to the west and
their property to the north. He stated the property owner to the west has a
proposal with two accesses and the proposed project would pick up two
lots.
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¡ Council Member Pe'rkins asked what they have considered doing with their
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parcel to the north. Mr . Morris stated they believe they can create lots,
move their access in, and give their neighbor 'to the west a better access.
City Attorney Houston pointed out this public hearing is for consideration of
the tract map submitted by Village Builders, and a disc.ussion of the two
adjacent parcels would need to take place at a duly-noticed meeting. He
stated, if Council desires, it would be appropriate to continue this item and
direct staff to discuss this issue with the applicant and adjacent property
owners and duly notice it for a future public hearing.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Matthews stated a continuance
would be a hardship for them as well as the owners of the property because
" ,it would affect the closing of their escrow. He stated they are willing to
"meet ,with the adjacent property owners after the project is approved but
noted previous attempts have been unsuccessful· because the property,
owners h~~ their own plans for their properties. He noted the property ,
owner to the west purchased his parcel from Mr. Morris with the
understanding that his access would be through Mr. Morris' property.
- Council Member Perkins stated he is not suggesting Village Builders should
have to delay their project but feels it would be beneficial to everyone if
something could be worked out.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Houston clarified any discussion of
the project that includes the adjacent parcels would need to be noticed with
the typical 72-hour notification and publication. He confirmed a two-week
continuance would provide sufficient time for the notification.
CouncH Member Sniff stated he feels it would be a mutual advantage, to all
concerned, if a' comprehensive solution can be reached by continuing this
item for two weeks.
Council Member Henderson stated she doesn't feel a continuance would be
fair to the developer. She asked what leverage would be lost if the project is
approved tonight, and what flexibility would remain for the three parties to
try to work something out.
Mr. Matthews questioned the likeliness of being able to work something out
in a two-week period since it hasn't happened over the last year.
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Council Member Henderson stated she would like to see the property owners
work something out but doesn't support a continuance.
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Council Member Osborne spoke in favor of approving the project, and letting
the property owners work it out from there.
Council Member Sniff spoke in support of a two-week continuance.
Council Member Henderson asked if staff feels the properties can be
appropriately developed separately without a pre-agreement, to which Mr.
Sawa responded, uYes." He pointed out a two-week continuance would not
be sufficient time to add the adjacent property to this project because it
would require further environmental review.
Manny Abarca, 50-735 Calle Quinta, explained he declined Mr. Matthews'
offer to purchase his property several months ago because he had a verbal
agreement with the property to the west (Mr. Ledita) that they would not
sell their parcel for three years. He agreed to present Mr. Matthew's offer to
Mr. Ledita and suggested they get together. He now feels if Mr. Lèdita~s .-
plans have changed, that the property owners should get together and make
a decision. He indicated he prefers not requesting a variance to allow 7,200
square foot lots but would not be opposed to it if 'something else can't be
worked out.
Mark Ledita, 77-682 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, stated he asked Mr.
Matthews to show him a plan of what they propose but never received it.
He indicated he received a notice for the City Council meeting but not the
Planning Commission meeting, and understands Mr. Morris did not receive a
notice. He stated his engineer is prepared to show a map that he feels will
work better for everyone involved.
Mr. Houston advised such a presentation would not be appropriate since the
adjacent properties were not part of the public hearing notice.
Curt Saxon, 1030 Calle Sumbra, San Clemente, indicated the map
referenced by Mr. Levita is very similar to the proposed project but with two
additional lots.
Mr. Matthews indicated Village Builders has not seen the map referenced by
Mr. Levita. He also commented on the noticing process being done properly.
There being, no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED at 8:10p.m.
Council Member Sniff spoke in support of a two-week continuance to give'
everyone an opportunity to come up with a solution.
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I Council Member Osborne questioned a continuance being beneficial.
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Mr. Houston advised continuing this for a new project would trigger CEQA
requirements for resubmitting a Negative Declaration. He noted an approval
of the tract map would not prohibit the applicant from negotiating with the
other property owners, canceling this tract map, and submitting a new one.
Council Member Perkins stated he doesn't feel there is sufficient justification
to delay the project but hopes the developer and property owners understand
the Council's concerns and will try to work this out.
. Council Member Henderson noted most continuances have a positive result.
However, she feels it' s appropriate to move forward with the project at this ;
time. She also feels it would be highly inappropriate if the developer and,
property owners don't sit down and discuss this together. .:.,
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In response to Council Member Sniff , Mr. Houston explained adding the
adjacent property to the proposed tract map would require submitting a new
tract map with all of the CEQA requirements.
- In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Houston stated there appears to
be an access easement, as required by State law, across the ... northerly
portion of the two lots, and it would not affect the proposed tract map.
Mayor Adolph stated he understands the applicant's need to move forward
but is concerned about creating an albatross with the adjoining property.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Jonasson stated a 40-foot wide easement
should be sufficient to accommodate a private street. He didn~t know what
." the minimum setback would be from the wall for a private street but didn't
think it was 15 feet.
Mayor Adolph noted the street width and right-of-way will reduce the
property from 1 65 feet to approximately 1 00 feet, making it. difficult to
develop with single family lots. He hates to see this project approved
without taking the opportunity to try to resolve the issue with the adjoining
properties.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Jonasson stated the streets
. in Old T ow~ have a curb-to-curb width of 28 feet. He indicated the 40-foot
- width refer~nced for the property to the north would include parkways on
both sides df the street.
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Mayor Adolph stated he feels a 6-foot-wide parkway is insufficient to meet
City Code.
Council Member Henderson noted the street would be a private street in a
gated community.
Mayor Adolph stated he is torn between the needs of the applicant and what
will be created if the proposed tract is approved.
Council Member Sniff asked if it could be considered a IItaking" if approval of
this project makes it extremely difficult, or impossible, to develop the
property to the north and west.
Mr. Houston stated it's not a concern, in his opinion, because the Supreme
Court's definition of a non-possessory taking is lIa total depravation of all
economically-viable use." He noted the Council is spending a lot of time on
this issue and not acting arbitrarily. Additionally 1 it appears the main:
concern is property access, which is currently permitted by an easement that
could function as a private road.
Council Member Sniff noted the street width information received from the
Public Works Director was not definite.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 32742 (VILLAGE
BUILDERS 98).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Osborne to adopt Resolution
No. 2004-108 as submitted.
Council Member Perkins stated he feels the motion is proper under the
circumstances and will support it.
Mayor Adolph stated he will support the motion but feels the resulting
situation with the property to the north is poor planning.
Motion carried with Council Member Sniff voting NO.
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! A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF 14.54± ACRES I.NTO 40
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS (TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 32742 - VILLAGE BUILDERS 98, LP).
It 'was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to adopt Resolution
No. 2004-109 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff
voting NO.
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2003-006 BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND CP DEVELOPMENT· LA QUINTA
LLC TO ALLOW .THE DEVELOPER TO PERMITLENNAR HOMES. OF
CALIFORNIA INC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LLC AND UNDERTAKE THE
l' I( . . CASITAS AND SANCTUARY VILLAS COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MILES
AVENUE AND WASHINGTON STREET. APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
AND CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA LLC.
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. City Manager Genovese presented the staff report.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:30 p.m.
Richard Oliphant, 45-500 Navajo Road, Indian Wells, stated the project is
ready to move forward as soon as the Development Agreement is approved
and the grading plan completes plan check.
There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC .
HEARING CLOSED at 8:32 p.m.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up
Ordinance No. 409 by title and number only and waive ,further reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 409
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
- AGREEMENT 2003-006 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND'
CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA LLC.
City Council Minutes 16 October 5, 2004
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance
, No. 409 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff,
Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The Council recessed into joint session with the Redevelopment Agency.
5. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO SELL REAL'
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 53-195 AVENIDA ALVARADO BY AND BETWEEN
THE LA,QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND FRANCISCO NUNEZ AND, '.
r.nARIA MACIAS.
City Manager Genovese presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Genovese confirmed the unit has
been rehabilitated and is in good condition.
, The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. There being no requests to
speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve
the sale of 53-1 95 A venida Alvarado to maintain an affordable housing unit'
in Project Area No. 1 for a purchase price of $165,000. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-121.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne'
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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