2005 11 01 CC Minutes
LA QUINT A CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2005
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:
ABSENT:
Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
Council Member Perkins
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to excuse Council
Member Perkins. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Christie Salamone and Kathleen Hughes, representing the La Quinta Arts
Foundation, referenced their letter to the City Council, dated October 28, 2005,
proposing a community concert on February 26, 2006.
Mayor Adolph stated the letter will be placed on the next agenda as written
correspondence.
Council Member Henderson suggested the possibility of having it on the agenda as
a business item.
City Manager Genovese stated he will need additional information from the Arts
Foundation if the matter is to be on the agenda as a business item.
CLOSED SESSION - None
Council recessed to Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency to and until the
hour of 3:00 p.m.
3:00 P.M.
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Ian Rhoades, 43-905 Milan Court, came forward to speak regarding the School
District project on Palm Royale.
Council Member Osborne advised of a potential conflict of interest due to the close
proximity of his property to this site, and left the dais.
Mr. Rhoades thanked the City Manager for letting him know that his wall will
match the height of the wall at the corner of Rome Street and Palm Royale. He
also indicated he feels the School District should construct a block wall around the
school instead of chain link or wrought-iron fencing in light of the recent robbery at
the site.
Scott Arthur, 43-845 Milan Court, stated tearing down his wall and reconstructing
it is not a viable option because of the damage it will do to his landscaping and the
potential damage to his concrete pool deck. He believes a second wall should be
constructed at the road instead of reconstructing his wall, which would cost more.
In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese stated
everything is conceptual at this time.
Mayor Adolph indicated the City will do whatever it can to resolve the situation but
does not have any authority over School District property.
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Les Essary, 80-085 Vista Grande, asked for an update on the gate issue at the
La Quinta Springs Apartments, and stated speeding traffic on Vista Grande is still a
problem.
City Manager Genovese stated the City of Indio has not responded to La Quinta's
request for documents but a letter has been sent to the County, who is the lead
agency for the Jefferson Street construction, to find out what their intent is
regarding the gate being returned to its original form. He indicated police presence
in the area has been increased, and asked that the City be made aware if more is
needed.
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Tracy Rutledge, 50-960 Calle Obispo, questioned why baseball club teams are
being charged a fee to use the ballfields, and noted La Quinta is the only city that
charges the fee. He realizes the Recreation District teams have first priority for the
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ballfields but believes the club teams should be able to use the fields at no charge
otherwise.
In response to Mayor Adolph, City Manager Genovese confirmed the Facility Use
Policy was approved June 21, 2005.
Council concurred to have staff provide them with a copy of the June 21 st staff
report.
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Mark Weber, 78-795 Wakefield Circle, representing Imperial Irrigation District,
indicated they plan to make a presentation at the next Council meeting regarding
their new Green Path Project.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PRESENTATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1 . CORRESPONDENCE FROM CHRISTI PERSICH-CARRASCO OF COFFEE
BREAK CAFÉ, DATED OCTOBER 11, 2005.
Council Member Henderson stated she doesn't feel the burden should be
placed on the Council to determine who is, or is not, deserving of help. She
stated she is not prepared to open the door to this type of request.
Council Member Osborne agreed.
In response to Council Member Sniff, City Manager Genovese confirmed
grant funds are available in the Special Projects Contingency Account. He
noted funds are also available in the Travel and Meetings Account. City
Attorney Jenson advised, from a Brown Act perspective, the matter is
already on the agenda, and action can be taken. She noted it's the Council's
internal rules that call for written correspondence to come back on a future
agenda, and that it would not invalidate an action if the Council decides not
to follow those rules.
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MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to provide a
Table Sponsorship for $500 for the 1 st Annual ALS Fight-For-Life Polo
Match with the funds to come from the Special Projects Contingency Fund if
available, and if not, from the Travel and Meetings Account. Motion carried
with Council Member Henderson voting NO and Council Member Perkins
ABSENT.
2. CORRESPONDENCE FROM POLO AMERICA REGARDING SPONSORSHIP
REQUEST FOR THE RED, WHITE & BLUE POLO AND BALLOON FESTIVAL,
DATED OCTOBER 14, 2005.
Council concurred to refer the organization to the La Quinta Chamber of
Commerce, who has previously voiced an interest in a balloon festival.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City
Council Minutes of October 18, 2005, as submitted. Motion carried with Council
Member Perkins ABSENT.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2005.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2000-06, LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL LIBRARY.
3. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO UTILIZE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON JANUARY 25, APRIL 19, JUNE 28, SEPTEMBER 6, AND
NOVEMBER 1, 2006, 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
4. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER
QUALITY CONTROL BOARD TO UTILIZE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON JANUARY 18, MARCH 23, MAY 17, JUNE 21,
SEPTEMBER 20, AND NOVEMBER 15, 2006, 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
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5. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AND
KRAMER.FIRM, INC. FOR CABLE TELEVISION PERFORMANCE REVIEW
AUDITS PER THE CITY'S FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH TIME WARNER
CABLE.
6. APPROVAL TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT
FUNDS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2000-1 (PHASE VI IMPROVEMENT
BONDS).
7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 31681-2, CORAL MOUNTAIN, CORAL OPTION 1, LLC. (RESOLUTION
NO. 2005-083)
8. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO OBTAIN
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR THE AVENUE 54 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2005-11.
9. APPROVAL OF A CONTACT CHANGE ORDER TO YEAGER-SKANSKA FOR
DELAYS ON PROJECT NO. 2001-07 , HIGHWAY 111 WIDENING AND
SIGNAL MODIFICATION FROM LA QUINT A CENTER DRIVE TO ADAMS
STREET.
10. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS
AND ASSOCIATES FOR AN INTERIM CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AND
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR.
'MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended with Item No. 7 being approved by
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-083. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins
ABSENT.
BUSINESS SESSION
1 . CONSIDERATION OF ACTION TO TAKE FROM THE TABLE THE
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSIONS.
City Manager Genovese presented the staff report.
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Council Member Osborne stated he brought this issue up initially but didn't
intend that no Commission meetings would take place for such a long period
of time. He feels the Council should be able to come to some agreement on
this issue.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to remove
from the table the amendments to the City Charter and Municipal Code
relating to the Community Services and Cultural Arts Commissions.
Council Member Sniff stated he doesn't see a reason for taking it off the
table because nothing has changed.
Motion failed with Council Member Sniff and Mayor Adolph voting NO and
Council Member Perkins ABSENT.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER AND
MUNICIPAL CODE: REPEALING CHAPTER 2. 75 CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSIONS; REPEALING CHAPTER 2.95 COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION; AND ADDING CHAPTER 2.85 CREATING THE ARTS, PARKS,
AND RECREATION COMMISSION, OR TO TAKE OTHER ACTIONS
REGARDING SUCH COMMISSIONS.
This item was not discussed due to Item No.1 not being approved.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR
EXPANDED USE OF THE LIBRARY FACILITY.
, Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Hartung stated the rental fee
will be transferred from a line item in the library fund budget for rental space.
City Manager Genovese indicated the line-item revenue is primarily
redevelopment tax dollars.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Hartung stated the Chamber is
requesting the use of the classroom five or six additional hours a month.
Council Member Osborne inquired about the rental rate, to which Mr.
Hartung responded the rental fee is $50/hour for La Quinta non-profit
groups. He added the library doesn't anticipate mid-day rental requests.
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Council Member Henderson inquired about any parking problem
considerations, and the absence of handicap parking spaces.
Mr. Hartung stated parking is not expected to be a problem. As for
handicap parking, the original sites were too steep, and it was decided the
existing handicap spaces at the Senior Center would be sufficient.
Council Member Henderson noted that could be a problem because she
understands someone has complained about not being able to find a
handicap parking space at the library.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Hartung stated the Chamber meetings last
approximately one hour, and generally have 10-20 people.
Mayor Adolph asked if the Chamber understands they will have second
choice if the classroom is needed by someone else.
Mr. Hartung stated staff can include that in the lease agreement if Council
wishes but otherwise the room would not be rented to another group if the
Chamber has a scheduled meeting date.
Mayor Adolph stated he doesn't want to charge the Chamber but feels they
should be willing to relocate their meetings if there is a conflict.
Lew Piper, 78-371 Highway 111, representing the La Quinta Chamber of
Commerce, stated he believes most of the scheduling conflicts and parking
concerns can be handled by holding their meetings on Mondays or before
10:00 a.m. when the library is closed.
Mr. Genovese noted the classroom is not just for library use, and that the
rental program is available to other groups.
Mr. Piper stated they would be willing to step aside, with adequate notice, if
someone else needs the classroom.
Irene Wickstrom, La Quinta Librarian, stated the library has a 10:00 a.m.
meeting on Tuesday mornings that requires setup time.
Mayor Adolph suggested she meet with the Chamber to verify any other
conflicts.
Council Member Henderson stated she will support the Chamber's request
but voiced concern that it will have a snowball effect. It pencils out
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financially but also opens the door and makes it difficult to deal with other
organizations.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to modify the
lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to meet their request for
meeting space but not to be intrusive on any library function. Motion
carried with Council Member Perkins ABSENT.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING GOLF COURSE RATES FOR THE ARNOLD
PALMER CLASSIC COURSE AT SilverRock RESORT AND POLICIES
RELATING THERETO.
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Osborne, City Manager Genovese clarified
the two-year term will apply to new resident cards only, and not extend
existing cards. He indicated there will be no change in the $15 pro'cessing
fee.
Council Member Henderson inquired about the possibility of extending the
existing cards.
Mr. Genovese stated he believes it will be easier to start the two-year term
as cards are renewed.
Mayor Adolph indicated he supports the two-year term.
Mark Bailes, 54-971 Shoal Creek, of The Residence Club at PGA West,
requested consideration be given to allowing fractional ownerships to qualify
for resident cards.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Bailes stated they purchased
. golf memberships from KSL for their property owners at $6,500 each. They
would like for their property owners to be able to play at SilverRock but
haven't indicated that their property purchase includes the right to play
there.
Council Member Osborne stated he feels it would be difficult to monitor
resident cards for businesses and partial ownerships. He supports the two-
year term for resident cards and free golf for Council Members. He noted
SilverRock is an important project for the City, and he feels the more time
the Council can spend there the better.
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Council Member Sniff stated he doesn't understand why it would be difficult
to identify business owners for a resident card.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Finance Director Falconer stated there
are 2,900 active business licenses in the City but it would take further
research to determine how many are retail businesses.
Council Member Sniff stated he believes a golf discount would be a nice
thank you to businesses for investing in the City, and that there should be
some way to provide resident cards to fractional ownerships. He is opposed
to free golf for Council Members if a discount rate can't be provided to
businesses, and suggested resident cards be issued for three years for a
$25 processing fee.
Council Member. Henderson stated she doesn't support giving businesses a
resident card nor free golf for Council Members. She stated she doesn't
have a problem with two or three-year terms for resident cards unless staff
feels three years would be a" problem. As for resident cards for fractional
ownerships, she doesn't feel part ownership is residency.
Mayor Adolph noted it's difficult to get a starting time if too many people
receive the discount rate, and that the purpose of having affordable golf is
for people who cannot afford to pay the private course fees. He doesn't
support giving businesses a discount rate, and noted a lot of the businesses
probably qualify for resident cards. He doesn't have a problem with Council
Members paying for golf, and he is flexible with the resident card term as
long as the fee is not raised. He stated he understands Mr. Bailes' request
but feels the purpose of the golf course is to provide affordable golf to City
residents.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Genovese indicated the only
concern with a three-year term is that card holders may move and no longer
be residents of the City. He recommended not increasing the processing fee.
Council Member Osborne stated he will go along with the Council but feels
it's "pennywise and pound-foolish" not to allow free golf for Council
Members.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to direct staff
to prepare an amendment to the golf course rates for the Arnold Palmer
Classic Course at SilverRock Resort and changing the Resident Card term to
three years. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins ABSENT.
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STUDY SESSION
1 . DISCUSSION REGARDING PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION
AND VISITORS AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
City Manager Genovese presented the staff report.
Council Member Henderson referenced an email from Ted Lennon wherein he
spoke in support of the City maintaining its membership in the CV A.
Jeff Beckelman, the new CEO of the CV A, briefly reviewed his background,
and indicated they will be changing the way the marketing plan is done by
having the communities work together on it.
Council Member Osborne expressed appreciation for Mr. Beckelman's intent
to get input from the cities on the CV A budget.
Mr. Beckelman stated they are committed to working with the cities and will
produce.
Council Member Sniff noted in order for a notice of intent to withdraw to be
considered, it must be on the next City Council agenda. His concerns
somewhat parallel Palm Desert's concerns, with the organization's name
being a main concern. He feels the cities should have equal status. He also
disagrees with non-elected members voting on the use of public funds, and
with having a full-time person to benefit the City of Palm Springs Convention
Center. He indicated as long as these items remain in the JPA, he will not
support it, and stated he would like for this matter to be placed on the
November 15th agenda for discussion and potential action.
Council Member Henderson stated she feels Council Member Sniff's
concerns are justified but noted the issues of non-elected members voting
and a full-time person being hired for the Palm Springs Convention Center are
not in the JPA document. Those requests have been made by the HIVC, and
are being discussed but no recommendation has been made to go back to
the cities to add these items to the JPA. She indicated she does not support
these issues and neither do a lot of the cities but she prefers staying with a
positive emphasis at this time. She expects Mr. Beckelman to make some
headway, and feels he should be given some time to reveal his game plan.
She believes the City should get input from its businesses that are members
of the CV A because they will not be allowed membership if the City
withdraws.
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Mr. Beckelman stated he has heard the Council's concerns; they will be
discussed, and there will be some change.
Council Member Osborne noted the hospitality businesses in La Quinta are
strong advocates of the CV Ä, and he feels the City should listen to them.
He is not willing to vote on giving notice at this time or within the next 30
days. As for changing the name, he is willing to wait and hear what the
CVA has to say.
In response to Council Member Sniff, City Attorney Jenson confirmed in
order for the City to withdraw by January 2007, a notice of intent to
withdraw would have to be submitted by November 30, 2005.
Council Member Sniff commented he feels it would be a gross error not to
consider all of the cities' names in the name of the organization.
Mayor Adolph voiced disappointment about Palm Springs and Indian Wells
being the only cities represented on the reorganization ad-hoc committee.
He added he feels Mr. Beckelman should have a chance to make some
changes, and that it is better to stay together at this time.
Council Member Henderson noted the ad-hoc committee consisted of more
than Indian Wells and Palm Springs. She stated she wasn't appointed to the
committee because she didn't have the time for the meetings but the City
was represented on the HIVC side by the La Quinta Resort.
Mayor Adolph stated the vast majority of the committee were from Indian
Wells or Palm Springs, and he feels people from other cities should have
been actual members of the committee.
Council Member Sniff requested an item be placed on the next City Council
agenda for consideration to withdraw from the CV A.
Council Member Henderson stated it would be hard to oppose putting it on
the agenda but she won't support giving notice.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Animal Campus Commission - Council Member Henderson reminded everyone
about the facility's grand opening on December 8th.
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CV AG Executive Committee - Mayor Adolph reported the Committee has
approved doing a 2006 winter traffic count, and will be recommending a JPA to
deal with the taxi-cab drivers issue.
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Osborne
reviewed the schedule for the upcoming air show event, and indicated a vintage
auto race event is scheduled for November 18-20, 2005. He also reported a
compromise has been reached on rental rates at the airport.
Riverside County Transportation Commission - Council Member Henderson
reported a third alternative site has been added to the Mid-County Parkway project
due to the Metropolitan Water District declaring two of the sites fatally flawed.
The change adds at least one year to the construction and an additional allocation
of $5 million, bringing the total estimated cost to $1.5 billion. She noted rising
construction costs have increased the project's cost estimate 40% over the last
two years.
San Jacinto/Santa Rosa National Monument Advisory Committee - Council
Member Henderson stated several copies of the video will be sent to the City once
some final production issues are completed.
SunUne Transit Agency - Mayor Adolph reported Sun Line has hired a marketing
consultant. They have also received a favorable ruling from the judge in regard to
the Clean Energy matter, and will be seeking to recover money lost in alleged
covert dealings between Clean Energy and Richard Cromwell.
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All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1-B. LA QUINTA LIBRARY QUARTERLY REPORT.
Riverside County Librarian Nancy Johnson, expressed appreciation for the
new library facility, and stated she is looking forward to the grand opening.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Barbara Bowie, representative of the Riverside
County Library System, stated over 1,000 new library cards have been
issued.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Johnson confirmed the
possibility of scheduling a Riverside County Library Zone Advisory Board
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meeting at the new library. She indicated the Friends of the Desert Library
and other groups also want to meet there. She also commented on the
number of new books arriving at the library each day.
Council Member Osborne stated he is pleased to hear about the children's
program.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Johnson stated their book
selection coordinator selects books for the entire County for routine needs
but each franchise can purchase special books that they know are needed.
She indicated they do not consciously decide which books should not be in
the library, and leave that to their patrons. She stated they retired some
books, and gave them to the Friends of the La Quinta library before moving.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lori Fahnestock, 80-065 Vista Grande, asked about the status of the gate on Vista
Grande at the La Quinta Springs Apartments.
City Manager Genovese reviewed the status as previously indicated at the 3:00
p.m. session.
Council Member Henderson noted the gate is scheduled to be open until the
Jefferson Street construction is completed, and that the City's process will be on a
legal basis.
Mayor Adolph stated once the construction is completed, the City will do whatever
it can legally do to get the gate back to where it was before the construction
began.
Mike Livingston, 80-065 Vista Grande, expressed urgency in getting something
done about the situation.
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Public Works Director Jonasson stated the Jefferson Street construction
documents do not contain improvements to the gate. Staff is trying to get written
confirmation of a verbal response from the County, as the lead agency on the
project, that the gate will be replaced once construction is done.
Mr. Livingston also inquired about the status of Council Member Perkins returning
to the City Council.
Mayor Adolph stated Mr. Perkins' physician feels he will be able to return In
December.
PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS: 1)
CERTIFYING APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2005-551; 2)
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2005-105; AND 3) APPROVING
SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-055, AMENDMENT NO.2; AND INTRODUCING
ORDINANCES FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2003-006, AMENDMENT
NO.2, AND ZONE CHANGE 2005-125 TO CHANGE THE 2+ ACRE
RESIDENTIAL SITE AT THE FUTURE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SEELEY
DRIVE AND MILES AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
TOURIST COMMERCIAL FOR 32 CASITAS UNITS, AND CHANGING THE
4.8 + ACRE TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONED BOUTIQUE HOTEL SITE AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PROJECT AREA TO OFFICE
COMMERCIAL TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF THE APPROVED MEDICAL
OFFICE COMPLEX SITE. APPLICANT: CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA, LLC.
Planning Manager Johnson and Principal Planner Sawa presented the staff
report.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Sawa stated the buildings closest to Miles
Avenue are proposed as one-story units, and the remaining units are two-
story.
City Attorney Jenson noted that Council Member Osborne has a potential
conflict of interest with this item, and is absent from the dais.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:22 p.m.
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Richard Oliphant, 77-900 Avenue of the States, Palm Desert, managing
partner of CP Development, reviewed the proposed changes, and noted the
site has been fully graded. He indicated that at two town hall meetings,
they received mostly positive feedback from neighboring residents. One
resident has expressed concern about increased traffic and Seeley Dr1ve
being used as a cut-across street but the traffic circle should discourage
through traffic. He reviewed the ingress/egress for the project, and noted
the only left-turn allowed will be at the signalized intersection of Seeley Drive
and Miles Avenue.
Tim Lowery, representing Lennar Homes, briefly reviewed the casitas part of
the project, and indicated the additional one-story buildings will be limited to
four units each, and the two-story buildings will have eight units each.
Mayor Adolph noted the approved site plan shows that the five additional
casitas buildings are already included.
Mr. Oliphant stated the site plan is incorrect and needs to be corrected. In
regard to the hotel, he stated the target date for completion is September
2006.
Stan Barnes, of Turner Construction, presented slides showing progress
made on the hotel construction.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Dawson Hubert, hotel representative
with Windsor, stated they expect to have 45-50 full-time employees and
75-80 employees over all.
Aubrey Surfling, President and CEO of Eisenhower Medical Center,
commented on their commitment to expand their health care services into
La Quinta. He stated they plan to relocate the existing Immediate Care
Center on Highway 111 to this facility, add an imaging center, laboratory,
and physician offices, and provide a major outpatient center.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Surfling stated phase one
will focus on the previously-mentioned services with a major emphasis on
internal medicine. Phase two will be more surgically-oriented, and phase
three is yet to be determined.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Surfling stated they have an extensive
expansion and renovation plan for the Rancho Mirage facility, and a major
development plan to recruit new physicians to the area.
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In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Surfling stated it's not
unlikely, within the next 10 years, that Kaiser Permanente will build a
hospital in the Valley. They believe growth in the Valley is rapid enough,
however, to accommodate Kaiser's expansion as well.
Council Member Henderson asked about dust control for the area that may
remain undeveloped for several years.
Mr. Johnson indicated it can be addressed under the site development permit
process. Mr. Oliphant stated he believes dust control and maintenance of
the facilities is covered under the Development Agreement. Mr. Jonasson
noted the City has received a PM 10 bond for the entire site.
Council Member Henderson stated she just wants to be sure the City has
some control over the vacant land being reasonably maintained.
Mayor Adolph asked if the landscape buffers in that area will be put in along
the perimeters. Mr. Surfling stated they are not opposed to a reasonable
requirement.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Oliphant stated landscaping in the parking
lots is covered in the Development Agreement, and will be consistent
throughout the site.
There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED at 7:59 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO A PREVIOUSLY -CERTIFIED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO A MIXED-USE PROJECT (EA 2005-551
CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINT A, LLC).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2005-084 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Members Perkins and
Osborne ABSENT.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2005-105 FROM
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL AND TOURIST
COMMERCIAL TO OFFICE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED
SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND
MILES AVENUE IN THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT (CP DEVELOPMENT
LA QUINT A, LLC).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.
2005-085 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Members Perkins and
Osborne ABSENT.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up
Ordinance No. 422 by title and number only and waive further reading.
Motion carried with Council Members Perkins and Osborne ABSENT.
ORDINANCE NO. 422
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL AND FROM TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO OFFICE
COMMERCIAL LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE WITHIN THE CENTRE POINTE
PROJECT (ZONE CHANGE 2005-125 - CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA,
LLC.)
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance
No. 422 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
None
None
Council Members Perkins and Osborne
City Council Minutes
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November 1, 2005
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-055, AMENDMENT NO.2
CHANGING LAND USES FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
TOURIST COMMERCIAL AND TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO OFFICE
COMMERCIAL FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE IN THE
CENTRE POINTE PROJECT (CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA, LLC).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2005-086 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Members Perkins and
Osborne ABSENT.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up
Ordinance No. 423 by title and number only and waive further reading.
Motion carried with Council Members Perkins and Osborne ABSENT.
ORDINANCE NO. 423
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINT A,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 2003-006, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND
CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA, LLC.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance
No. 423 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
None
None
Council Members Perkins and Osborne
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members
Henderson/Sniff 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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