2006 10 24 CC Minutes
LA QUINT A CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMISSION
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD
JOINT MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 2006
A special joint meeting of the La Quinta City Council and La Quinta Boards,
. Commissions, and Committees was called to order at the hour of 5:00 p.m. by
Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
STUDY SESSION
1-A. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND ARCHITECTURAL AND
LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE (ALRC), INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO SPHERE OF INFLUENCE, VILLAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES,
LANDSCAPE/lRRIGATION PRACTICES, LIGHTING ORDINANCE, AND
PARKWAY DESIGN PROGRAM.
PRESENT: Planning Commissioners: Alderson, Barrows, Engle, and
Chairman Quill
ABSENT: Commissioner Daniels
PRESENT: ALRC Members: Bobbitt, Christopher, Smith
ABSENT: None
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Sphere of Influence
Community Development Director Evans presented the staff report outlining the
fiscal analysis of land use; stated staff will be meeting with County representatives
on October 27 and 30 regarding the MOU and pre-annexation agreements; and
introduced the consultant from RBf who gave an overview and explained the place
making process.
The City Council and Planning Commission/ ALRC Members discussed the following
issues:
. Land use applications
. County Draft General Plan
. financial issues of annexation
. Review of plans submitted to the County
Public Comment
Rob Ferraud, 40-700 Starlight Lane, Bermuda Dunes, of the Bermuda Dunes
Community Council, questioned the annexation of Bermuda Dunes and conveyed
his opposition to the annexation. Community Development Evans stated two
parcels, senior affordable housing and 7 % acres of vacant property abutting city
limits are included in the annexation.
Kay Wolff, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, questioned if a community emersion program
has been conducted previously; stated timing is not appropriate; fiscal planning is
needed; City should wait for County to complete General Plan; questioned who will
be on the committee and how will the residents' desires be considered.
Joe Broido, 77-510 Calle Nogales, questioned why the City is annexing the
property.
B. Mangan Smith, P.O. Box 732, Indio, stated the annexation of the area will not
fit into the community of La Quinta as it is very rural.
Tom Noya, Vista Santa Rosa, stated he has submitted an application to LAfCO for
annexation and is looking forward to being a part of La Quinta.
Corky Linfoot, Vista Santa Rosa, stated the annexation process is confusing; there
is a dynamic effect of change; and stated it should not pursue process if there is
not 80% support for the annexation.
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Gail Cady, Vista Santa Rosa, questioned annexation and perception of prosperity;
stated majority of the taxation funds will remain with the County; and questioned
the status of all redevelopment properties acquired by annexation.
The City Council and Planning Commission/ALRC members discussed the traffic
impact of parkway development or expansion of Avenue 62.
Village Design Guidelines
Community Development Director Evans presented the staff report regarding
Village Design Guidelines and proposed projects.
The City Council and Planning Commission/ALRC discussed the following issues:
. View corridors
. Addition of bicycle and other modes of transportation
. Vehicle traffic control for pedestrian safety
. Height limits of development
. Parking
Landscape/lrrigation Practices
Community Development Director Evans presented the staff report regarding
Landscape Irrigation Practices and restrictions of water use.
The ALRC requested staff forward landscape design plans to the committee for
review.
The Planning Commission and Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee
adjourned at 6:47p.m. by consensus.
1-B. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Puente, Sharp, Chairperson Wilbur
Commissioners Mouriquand, Wright
Community Development Director Evans presented the staff report and stated the
Historic Site Survey is in draft form and will be presented to the Commission upon
completion of corrections; and further stated the survey included 183 buildings that
were documented, and additional 74 were not documented, and none of buildings
met State standards.
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Community Development Director Evans reported on the Curation Study and stated
the City has been given an opportunity to house items in the museum appropriately
and will allocate additional funding for curation of items, but will not pursue until
the museum is completed.
The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 7:20 p.m. by consensus.
1-C. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Board Members Olander, Rassi, Chairperson Deniel
Members Egbert, Moulin
Finance Director Falconer stated he was available for any questions of the Council
or Board Members.
The City Council and Investment Advisory Board Members discussed the pros and
cons of partially outsourcing the City's portfolio.
The Investment Advisory Board adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
1-0. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Gassman, Long, Sylk, Chairman Weber
Commissioner Leidner
Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report and gave an update
on the Community Services Master Plan.
The City Council and Community Services Commission discussed the following
issues:
. Community outreach
. Field lighting
. Additional play fields
· Utilizing northeast corner of SilverRock Resort property for recreational
activities
· Underutilization of pool
. Security camera system
· Whitewater trail channel
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The Community Service Commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m. upon consensus.
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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