2004 11 02 CC Minutes
LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
- MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 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 legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) regarding pending litigation, Coachella Valley Water District v.
City of La Quinta, Riverside Superior Court, Indio Branch, Case No.
INCO 10827.
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) Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until
the hour of 3:00 p.m.
3:00 P.M.
The City Council meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed
Session which require reporting' pursuant to Section 54957. 1 of the Government
Code (Brown Act).
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Fleck, representing VFW Post 855, thanked the City for its support of their
activities and invited everyone to attend their pancake breakfast fundraiser
November 20th at the La Quinta Senior Center. He indicated the proceeds will go
- toward the California Cadet Corps and La Quinta High School Junior ROTC
programs.
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CONFIRMA TION OF AGENDA
Mayor Adolph stated he would like to comment on Consent Item Nos. 3 and 4
before taking action on the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Perkins stated he would also like some clarification on Consent
Item Nos. 11 and 12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PRESENT A TIONS
Mayor Adolph read a Certificate of Recognition received by Council Member Sniff
on behalf of the City from the California State Senate in honor of dedication of
artwork by William Ware as public art.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the City
Council Minutes of October 19, 2004, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Adolph asked for clarification on Item Nos. 3 and 4.
City Manager Genovese explained the lots are retention basins the City has been
maintaining fpr some time. However, the developer stopped paying the property
taxes, and the County is requesting the City accept the dedications to remove the
lots from the assessor's records. He stated retention basins in new developments
are included in the maintenance requirements for the management company or
homeowners association. He noted because of Proposition 218, the City cannot
take over landscaping that is not maintained and assess the homeowners
association for the costs.
Council Member Perkins asked for clarification on Item Nos. 11 and 12.
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Public Works Director Jonasson explained the easements provide for the ultimate
- street-width configuration and allow access to the Centex development.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Jonasson confirmed a traffic signal will be
installed at the entrance into the Centex development:
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2004.
2. APPROV AL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO OBTAIN
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2004/2005 TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2004-07.
3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DECLARATION OF
DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 8 OF TRACT MAP 23268
FOR FLOOD RETENTION PURPOSES (APN: 604-231-024 THROUGH -031).
(RESOLUTION NO. 2004-121)
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DECLARA TION OF
DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF LOT 1 AND PARCEL A (APN: 604-273-001
AND -009) AND LOTS 96 THROUGH 98 (APN: 604-274-009 THROUGH
-011) OF TRACT MAP 23913 FOR FLOOD RETENTION PURPOSES.
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5. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT' MAP
24197-1, MONTICELLO, CENTURY HOMES, LLC.
6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 30138, DIAMANTE, LA QUINTA DEVELOPERS, ,LLC. (RESOLUTION
NO. 2004-123)
7. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP
29457-2, RANCHO LA QUINTA, T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT.
8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 31311, SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT - SENIOR HOUSING, SANTA
ROSA DEVELOPMENT, INC. (RESOLµTION NO. 2004-124)
9. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT ASSIST ANT ENGINEER II TO ATTEND THE AGTEK
- EARTHWORK 3-D SOFTWARE TRAINING SEMINAR TO BE HELD IN
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, NOVEMBER 9-10, 2004.
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10. APPROVAL OF A NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION AND LOCAL
TRIBES NOTIFICATION PROTOCOL.
11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR
EMERGENCY INGRESS/EGRESS ACCESS ON COACHELLA DRIVE WEST OF
EISENHOWER DRIVE FROM LANDAQ, LLC, ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT
MAP 31379. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-125)
12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM
LANDAQ, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, FOR PUBLIC ROADWAY
PURPOSES ALONG EISENHOWER DRIVE ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP
31379. (RESOLUTION NO. 2004-126)
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 3, 4, 6, 8, 11,
and 12 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2004-121 through 2004-126
respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2004-128.
BUSINESS SESSION
1 . CONSIDERA TION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2004-521 AND APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN (GPA 2004-102), HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE.
Interim Community Development Director Orci presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Orci confirmed Mr. Rodriguez's concerns
have been adequately addressed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGA TIVE DECLARA TION . OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
2004-102 (ENVIRONMENT AL ASSESSMENT 2004-521 - HOUSING
ELEMENT - CITY OF LA QUINT A).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2004-127 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-102
UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT (CITY OF LA QUINTA). 0
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adopt Resolution No.
2004-128 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION MEMBER.
City Clerk Greek presented the staff report, and confirmed the appointment
is for an unexpired term.
Jack Fleck expressed appreciation for being considered for the position.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Henderson to appoint
John II Jack" Fleck to an unexpired term ending June 30, 2005, on the
- Community Services Commission. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 2004-129.
STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Animal Campus Commission - Council Member Henderson indicated construction
of the animal campus should be completed in February, and a nòn-profit group has
been appointed to do fundraisers for the shelter. She has requested an article be
placed in The Gem regarding the progress on the facility.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the status of the animal shelter in Indio.
Council Member Henderson stated it's her understanding that the City of Indio is
the only jurisdiction that will continue to use that facility after the animal campus is
completed.
CV AG Executive Committee - Mayor Adolph stated the Executive Committee
moved to send a letter to C. V. Mosquito & Vector Control District asking them to
~ fund the red fire ant eradication program.
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C. V. Mosquito & Vector Control District - Council Member Perkins reported the
District is opening the final bids on the new annex building.
Council Member Osborne stated he feels the District has done a great job
addressing the West Nile Virus mosquito problem.
Council Member Perkins noted the loss of seasonal employees will reduce their
manpower.
Council Member Sniff referenced a potential mosquito problem due to ponding of
waste water at the low-vyater crossing on Adams Street.
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Osborne
reminded everyone the air show will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004, with a
gala event on Friday evening.
League of California Cities-Riverside Division - Council Member Henderson
reported the General Plan Task Force is working with the building industry and the
Department of Housing to find a different method of zoning that may lead to the
demise of the housing element.
Riverside County Desert Library Zone Advisory Board - Council Member
Henderson reported the new building fees adopted by the County include a $300
per-unit fee for library materials, and it will provide $600,000 this year for
additional library materials.
Council Member Perkins inquired about the number of libraries in the County Library
System, and she indicated there are seven in the desert zone, and about the same
amount in the other two zones.
Riverside County Transportation Commission - Council Member Henderson
reported the high occupancy lanes on Interstate 60 should be completed by the end
of the year, and construction on the 21 5/60/91 interchange is ahead of schedule
Sun Line Transit Agency - Mayor Adolph indicated Sun Line will be selling some of
their used natural gas vehicles and busses.
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All other reports were noted and filed.
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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1-8. REPORT REGARDING MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSIONER KREIGER.
City Manager Genovese reported Mr. Kreiger has indicated he will be away
six to eight weeks each summer and will miss any meetings held during that
period of time.
Mayor Adolph stated he doesn't recall the summer absences being
mentioned in Mr. Kreiger's application
Council Member Sniff stated he feels it would be appropriate to deal with
this through some type of reconfirmation process and see if other
applications are received.
City Attorney Jenson advised the City Code requires Commissioners to
obtain advance permission if they are going to miss more than three
consecutive meetings, otherwise, it is grounds for removal. She noted
excusing a Commissioner at the individual meetings does not constitute
advance permission, and that Mr. Kreiger may not have been aware of the
need for a formal action. If the Council wishes, she stated the matter can be
"...- brought back on a future agenda in the proper format.
Council Member Perkins su.ggested giving each Commissioner a copy of the
process.
Council Member Henderson noted the Commissioners receive a copy of the
regulations when they are appointed. She indicated she is annoyed that
some Commissioners do not read the regulations, and that people are
appointed to Commissions without having attended a commission meeting.
She understands some of the City's current Commissioners are not pleased
with their respective Commission position because it's not what they
thought it would be.
Councii Member Perkins stated he feels a special note should be made 'of. the
process because the Commissioners don't understand what it does to the
Commission if they are absent.
Council concurred to refer this to the City Manager and City Attorney to
bring this matter back for a reconfirmation process and new selection
process. If the reconfirmation requires an action to make a new appointment,
- they would like a recommendation on how to proceed.
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2-A. REPORT ON TRIBAL LAND ACQUISITIONS IN THE CITY AND GAMING
ISSUES.
City Attorney Jenson gave a brief summary of the issues, and indicated she
has not yet received a copy of the final map and settlement agreement with
the Torres-Martinez Cahuilla Indians.
Mayor Adolph commented on the importance of understanding the City's
rights because some of the tribes believe they can do whatever they want.
Council Member Sniff noted although the current City boundaries do not
contain acquirable land, as outlined in the settlement agreement and map,
future annexations to the east could be affected.
8-A. REPORT REGARDING OLD TOWN REQUESTS (VILLAGE PARKING LOT).
In response to Mayor Adolph, Public Works Director Jonasson confirmeçj a
letter was sent to Ms. Jandt but no response has been received.
In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Jonasson stated a 4' X 8' sign,
announcing the new parking lot construction, will be erected at the parking
lot within the next few weeks.
Council Member Henderson asked if the parking lot has been striped, to
which Mr. Jonasson replied, "No," but indicated it can be done as part of the
street slurry seal project if the Council wishes.
Council Member Osborne stated he believes the striping would be a good
idea.
Council Member Sniff agreed something should be done to maximize the
parking lot's efficiency and attractiveness. He asked how often the grass is
mowed. Mr. Jonasson stated he believes the grass is mowed once a week
early in the morning. He noted a lot of the grass not being mowed is on
private property to the north.
Council Member Osborne asked about cleaning up the nails. Mr. Jonasson
indicated that can be done with a magnetic wheel.
Council Member Henderson noted some of the suggestions made by the
tenants would be a challenge to deal with, such as parking meters or time
limits on parking. She feels striping the parking lot, installing a sign, and
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- removing the nails would help the situation until the parking lot construction
is completed.
Council Member Sniff asked if 10 to 30-minute parking limits can be painted
on the curbs in certain areas óf the streets.
Council Member Henderson noted parking limits become an enforcement
issue. She would like to see some short-term improvements made to the
parking lot that will indicate that the future condition will be better.
In response' to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Jonasson confirmed the developer can
restrict parking on Main Street because it's a private street but he would also
be responsible for enforcement.
City Manager Genovese confirmed some minor improvements, such as
striping, will be done to the parking lot. He noted the parking" lot is heavily
used and is not sure where the nails are located. He understands the
direction is not to address parking restrictions at this time. Should that issue
be considered at a later date, he suggests there be a meeting of the business
owners to discuss the various options.
- Council Member Henderson noted a business improve!ment district has been
suggested in the past.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Council Member Perkins requested a condolence letter be sent on behalf of the City
Council to the family of Officer Mike Show, who recently passed away.
Council Member Perkins requested an item be placed on the next City Council
agenda to discuss consideration of a contribution to the Palms Springs Film
Festival.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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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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