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2007 04 03 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 3, 2007 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Adolph. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION - None Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 4:00 p.m. 4:00 P.M. Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Broido, 77-510 Calle Nogales, stated the two-year anniversary of the library will be in July, and urged the Council to include the installation of Handicap parking and sunshade in the parking lot, and at the Senior Center; requested the entrance to the library parking lot off of Calle Tampico be inspected for hazards; and congratulated the City on the new website and suggested the phone number and an email address be posted. John McCormick, 77-315 Avenida Fernando, stated their unit was not designated for the buy-out from CNL and referred to a map submitted to the City Council; stated his view will be impacted by the rock feature and by noise from the attendees at the signature pool; and requested to be compensated due to the adverse impact of the water feature. In response to Council Member Kirk, Mr. McCormick stated he has attended the public hearings for this matter and explained the units to be considered for City Council Minutes 2 April 3, 2007 purchase by CNL were referred to those on the nQrthern side that would be adversely impacted and had no idea his property would not be included. Council Member Kirk further stated as the initiator of the motion made on March 20, 2007, his understanding is that the Council is not able to reopen the conditions of the CUP; and conveyed his agreement with Mayor Adolph that the Council can request CNL to work with the public on this issue. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS Mayor Adolph presented a proclamation to Carole Johnson, representing Prevent Child Abuse-Coachella Valley, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. * * * * * * * * * * * * Greg Pettis gave a presentation on the Southern California Association of Governments 2006 State of the Region Report. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FEBRUARY 2007. FROM JIM POWELL, CHAIR OF THE PREVENT CHILD ABUSE RIVERSIDE COUNTY- COACH ELLA VALLEY COMMITTEE. REGARDING SUPPORT OF THE BLUE RIBBON CAMPAIGN. Carole Johnson, on behalf of Jim Powell, distributed blue ribbon pins to the Council and stated blue wrist bands and materials were available for the public. 2. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED MARCH 16. 2007. FROM MARK MORAN. CHAIR OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING. REGARDING SPONSORSHIP OF A SOLUTION-BASED TRANSPORTATION FORUM. The City Council received the report and agreed to support the event by attending the Forum. City Council Minutes 3 April 3, 2007 APPROVAL OF MINUTES . MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to continue the approval of the City Council Minutes of March 20, 2007 to April 17, 2007. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 3.2007. 2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM COSTCO WHOLESALE FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS SHOW. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-024) 3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FIREWORKS SHOW. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-025) 4. APPROVAL OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAVIS REED INC. TO CONSTRUCT THE MUSEUM EXPANSION, PROJECT 2000-10. AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING AND ADVANCE FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO THE LIBRARY FUND. 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32879. GRIFFIN RANCH. TRANS WEST HOUSING. (RESOLUTION 2007-026) 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR THE ANNUAL DON BERRY MEMORIAL GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY SOAP BOX DERBY TO BE HELD ON APRIL 7, 2007. ON A VENIDA . BERMUDAS. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-027) 7. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL RELOCATION PLAN FOR 46-176 DUNE PALMS ROAD. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with Item Nos. 2, 3, 5, and 6 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2007-024 through 2007-027 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 4 April 3, 2007 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF A PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE AN EVENT TO RENAME THE LA QUINT A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB THE GERALD R. FORD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB. Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese confirmed the entrance landscaping is moving forward but will not be complete prior to the event. Jim Ducatte, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley, stated the correct new title is the President Gerald R. Ford Boys and Girls Club of La Quinta; conveyed appreciation for the Council's past support of the Club; and stated the nature of a non-profit business is to reinvest funds into the programs. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Ducatte stated there will be a new sign with the new name. Mr. Ducatte further explained the new sign will be installed on April 13, 2007 in response to Mayor Adolph. Mr. Ducatte indicated which improvements were completed and when the remainder would be finished in response to Council Member Sniff. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley sponsor request of $25,000; and the appropriation from the General Fund Reserve. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION CHAMBER OF COMMITTEE. OF SELECTION OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMERCE WORKSHOPIINFORMATION EXCHANGE There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Department. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to appoint Mayor Adolph to serve on the Chamber of Commerce Workshop/Information Exchange Committee for three consecutive meetings. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 5 April 3, 2007 3. CONSIDERATION OF VISTA SANTA ROSA SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. Community Development Director Evans presented the staff report. Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek gave an overview of the financial model and meetings held. Community Development Director Evans further explained the report outlines different scenarios as identified by Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek; the scenarios are based on 3,000 acres area; stated each project will be considered individually for the fee amount; and stated staff is requesting direction from Council regarding Community Facilities Districts (CFD) or Community Service Districts (CSD). In response to Council Member Sniff, Community Development Director Evans explained the difference between a CFD and CSD. Council Member Sniff stated both may be disincentives to moving forward with the annexation and the Council does not want to impose fees on current residents for the annexation; stated the numbers have not changed much since the last report; stated the County is proceeding with plans; conveyed his concern of the City's ability to provide services in this area without tax sharing with the County; and stated many residents and developers would like to become a part of La Guinta. Council Member Osborne referred to page 7 of the staff report and questioned the negative dollar amount in year 20. Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek explained how the negative amount of $-8,000,000 was formulated. Council Member Osborne conveyed his disappointment in the report regarding CFDs and CSDs and stated he had hoped for more information. In response to Council Member Henderson, Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek explained the property and vehicle tax swap applied to the annexation, and the housing requirements for a Redevelopment Area. Council Member Kirk stated the Council asked for a report because the previous analysis was fiscally prudent and the intent was to get all parties involved together and work out assumptions; and stated he has no idea what the staff recommendation is. In response to Council Member Kirk, Community Development Evans stated a fiscal analysis must be conducted with each annexation, look at each project carefully, and the impacts on the 3,000 acres. City Council Minutes 6 April 3, 2007 Council Member Kirk conveyed his concern with the time and bureaucracy involved for negotiating a fiscal analysis for each project; stated the fiscal impact may not be as much for commercial areas as residential properties as both are interlinked; stated the General Plan density model is 3 per acre; and questioned who suggested the 2 per acre density. Community Development Evans stated it was the consensus of the group to not proceed with more than 2 per acre density. Council Member Kirk stated his concern on how the density will impact the City financially; and questioned the amount to include a golf course and hotel in year 20 and feasibility as most of the area is in the County Redevelopment Area. Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek stated the cost will be $2.5 millionr. In response to Council Member Kirk, Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek confirmed the amount generated in the County Redevelopment Area in year 30 will be $47 million. Council Member Kirk requested staff to explore the risk and exposure of the City to voter veto of a CFD; stated it is a shame the County and City cannot come to an equitable agreement for tax sharing; conveyed concern of burdening the developers financially because of the fiscal impact to the City and the potential for developer to approach the Council for increased density; conveyed his support of annexation and stated the City will eventually inherit this area; stated the Vista Santa Rosa residents have a legitimate concern of the amount of development in the area, but have not been concerned of the quality of development. Mayor Adolph reiterated two key issues in the staff report - "annexation must" be revenue neutral" and "staff will initiate review of land based financing districts and a one time fee and prepare a subsequent report." Dan Johnson, of Schlecht, Shevlin and Showenberger, Palm Springs, representing La Guinta Motorcoach Inc., stated Mr. Hoffman has prepared an additional report, Attachment No.4, to the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Stan Hoffman, fiscal consultant, Los Angeles, stated he is in agreement with Council Member Kirk regarding establishing a methodology and remain revenue neutral; conveyed concerns of the statement made by Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek regarding staff's support to go with original assumptions; stated Motor Vehicle license fee and property tax in lieu is complicated; his understanding with annexations under the original law is that the City would not immediately be credited; the law changed where it would allow existing population to be given some credit up to the year 2009; conveyed his willingness to work closely with consultants with the City on this project; City Council Minutes 7 April 3, 2007 stated the motorcoach project does have some TOT revenue and the project may be positive for the City; agrees and stated the City must work with the County on the tax sharing issue. Council Member Sniff questioned Mr. Hoffman if he has communicated the displeasure of not sharing the tax revenue to the County. Council Member Henderson stated the League of California Cities is discussing changes to the law regarding Redevelopment Areas and the City may consider supporting the legislation. Tom Noya, Newport Beach, stated he is willing to make the consultants, bond counsel, and underwriters available to City staff regarding the particulars of CFDs; conveyed his opposition of placing the financial burden on the La Guinta residents; stated he has every desire to be a positive addition to La Guinta and he is prepared to do whatever it takes to make it happen; stated the taxes received must be spent in the same area; stated there is an enormous need to improve the area; and stated he is doubtful funding will be coming from the County for improvements and that residents of the Vista Santa Rosa area will need to be self-sufficient. Joe Broido, 77-510 Calle Nogales, questioned why the City is considering the annexation; and suggested the Council concentrate on taking care of the City. Brett Kelly, 81-400 National Dr., stated Vista Santa Rosa will be developed whether under the City or County; agrees with Council Member Kirk that the City will inherit the County's problems in this area; stated development of projects in the area will have lots less than 10,000 sq ft; and stated he is prepared to work with the City to build a community the City would be proud of. John Powell, 77-477 Boxwood Place, Indian Wells, stated he is encouraged of the outcome of the meeting and was hopeful from the progress; referred to page 5 of the staff report, regarding new approach of agreed 1.1 police staff per 1,000 service, plus 10% factor, and stated the report shows less of the progress; stated there is no control sample and suggested the General Fund built-out analysis be included and apply new assumptions. In response to Mr. Powell, Redevelopment Consultant Spevacek stated the current service contract is based on 1.1 personnel per 1,000 people which was applied to the Vista Santa Rosa analysis; stated there was discussion of possibly applying a different service level for Vista Santa Rosa; stated staff has not revisited the General Fund analysis as it is revised every three years; City Council Minutes 8 April 3, 2007 stated population adjustments have not been reviewed as the City is mostly built-out. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to direct staff to further evaluate a policy revision to allow land-based financing districts (CFDs and CSDs) to be established within new residential developments and to evaluate adding public service costs to the items allowed in such districts. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council meeting was RECESSED to and until the hour of 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of Adams Elementary School whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Alondra Magallon Mariah Mejia Tyler Miller Noah Montoya Eduardo Moreno Malina Morris Francisco Munoz Stephanie Nava Gabriel Navarrette Nick Negrete Aryana Nunez David O'Campo Cuen Mandy O'Malley Jonathon Ojeda Richard Payne Angel Perez Katya Perez Cesar Ponce Cassandra Guiroz Diana Ramirez Joshua Ramirez Alyssa Ramos PUBLIC HEARINGS Arend Rollo Cristian Romero Raymond Ruan Kristen Smith Elizabeth Tamayo Jeffery Tobar Savanna Trombetta Joseph Valdez Lupita Valencia Christopher Zazueta 1 . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (APPEAl) REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN PROGRAM FOR OLD TOWN (SA 2003-720. AMENDMENT NO. 11. ALLOWING THE USE OF SPECIAL EVENT BANNERS THAT SPAN OVER MAIN STREET IN OLD TOWN LA QUINTA. APPLICANT: OLD TOWN LA QUINTA. LLC. City Council Minutes 9 April 3, 2007 Mayor Adolph stated he requested this item be brought back" for consideration as he was concerned that not all issued were covered. Community Development Director Evans presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Osborne, Community Development Director Evans confirmed banners will be allowed only for special events and a permit must be obtained. Community Development Director Evans explained how the banners are attached to the buildings; the construction of the banners; and assured the hooks will be inspected prior to installation in case of high winds, in response to Council Member Sniff. In response to Council Member Kirk, Community Development Director Evans confirmed the banners will only be issued to advertise a special event and not a sale at a particular store. Mayor Adolph. conveyed his concern of many banners hanging down the walls around Old Town. In response to Mayor Adolph, Community Development Director Evans stated there are currently no provisions for individual banners; stated. the enforcement of the permits are self-managed by the applicant, and if the Old Town management does not monitor, staff will enforce; and confirmed balloons and flags are not permitted. In response to Council Member Sniff, Community Development Director Evans stated the wording, colors, and letter type will be reviewed at the time the application for a permit is submitted. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:35 p.m. Old Town La Guinta management explained the banners are constructed with wind flaps, bolts, and turn buckles on the cables; the banners are used for special events such as charitable events to bring life to Old Town and surrounding businesses in the Village; stated in agreement three weeks may be lengthy and open to two weeks for display prior to the event; and stated the management will be promoting a few more events for the remainder of the season. In response to Council Member Sniff, the Old Town La Guinta management confirmed waste receptacles are strategically placed throughout the area. Community Development Director Evans explained that that City may have issued permits for grand opening signs for businesses in Old Town. City Council Minutes 10 April 3, 2007 There being no additional requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:42 p.m. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to uphold the Planning Commission decision to approve Sign Application 2003-720 Amendment 1, allowing Special Event Banners in Old Town La Guinta. Motion carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS. REPROGRAMMING FUNDS. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBGI FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008. Planning Manager Johnson presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Osborne, Planning Manager Johnson stated the Boys & Girls Club has been receiving $30,000 for more than two years and explained federal mandates prohibits allocating any additional amount of funds. Planning Manager explained how the HUD benefit area was determined in response to Council Member Henderson. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:49 p.m. Jim Ducatte, Boys & Girls Club, stated the organization charges a membership per child per month, and that the grant allows the Club to provide scholarships for 115 children which enables the organization to never having to turn a child away because of financial reasons. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:51 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA. ADOPTING PROPOSALS. REPROGRAMMING FUNDS. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBGI FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008. City Council Minutes 11 April 3, 2007 It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2007-028 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2006.575, AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 17-FOOT HEIGHT, SINGLE STORY ('~~, I, TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 17-FOOT HEIGHT, SINGLE STORY, 10-FOOT REAR SETBACK (RMI;~ff~"01 1 IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE EXISTING 15-FOOT REAR-YARD SETBACK TO 10 FEET. APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA. City Attorney Jenson stated Council Member Kirk's residence is just within 500 feet of this project, but a letter has been submitted for the record that unequivocally states that this action will have no impact on the value of his property. Planning Manager Johnson presented the staff report. In response to Mayor Adolph, Planning Manager Johnson confirmed no more than 60% of a lot can be covered by a structure; and Community Development Director Evans further explained the design issue entails the front yard, courtyard aspects which would give a better curb appeal. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:57 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:57 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR ZONE CHANGE 2006-129. It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2007-029 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to take up Ordinance No. 435 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 12 April 3, 2007 ORDINANCE NO. 435 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 PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE STORY, (,~~, I, TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE STORY, 1 O-FOOT REAR-YARD SETBACK, ( RMI~~'I~/101 1 ON PROPERTIES LOCATED WEST OF WASHINGTON STREET, NORTH OF AVENIDA NUESTRA, SOUTH OF A VENIDA LA FONDA, AND TO THE EAST OF A BOUNDARY LINE LOCATED 100 FEET WEST OF CALLE GUATEMALA (ZONE CHANGE 2006-1291. It was moved by Council Members Shiff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No. 435 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph None None None NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 THROUGH 2011 /2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Sniff, Public Works Director Jonasson stated staff has reviewed installing a lighting strip for a crosswalk at the High School. Consultant Nickerson further explained how raised delineators would be lit when the crossing button is pushed if installed at the intersection of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas. Council Member Henderson stated Public Works Director Jonasson reviewed the plans for installing pavers'in the entire intersection; and questioned if this project could be brought forward to this fiscal year. City Manager Genovese explained if Council were to move this project to this fiscal year, staff would need to come up with other funding. In response to Council Member Kirk, City Manager Genovese stated a mid- block crosswalk is not normally installed without a signal light. Council City Council Minutes 13 April 3, 2007 Member Kirk further stated the Embassy Suites property is not pedestrian friendly and stated he is in favor of dressing up the sidewalks. Public Works Director Jonasson explained the cost difference between installing pavers as opposed to the entire intersection to Council Member Kirk. In response to Council Member Kirk, Public Works Director Jonasson explained the design of the installation of the pavers to allow the same rigidity throughout the pavement. City Manager Genovese stated staff can look at the design from the City of Indian Wells, in response to Council Member Henderson. Council Member Henderson stated she would be in full support of a crosswalk at mid-block but unsure how it will work with the lighting effect. Council Member Henderson suggested the Council revisit the street improvements to Avenue 58 when funding is received. Public Works Director Jonasson stated the overlay project is estimated to cost $700,000 to $800,000 and the re-profiling to add curbs would cost $1.7 million. Mayor Adolph stated he was contacted by Bill Morrow inquiring about the street improvements for Avenue 58; and further stated a commitment was made to overlay Avenue 58. Council Member Kirk suggested staff request funding from the County for repaving Avenue 58. Council Member Osborne stated the curb and gutter aspect wasn't going to be done until the south side of Avenue 58 was developed; and questioned the timing of installing curbs and gutters. Public Works Director Jonasson explained the advantage of installing the overlay now will take care of the problem and allows developers to pay for the south side of the street, but a time will come when the City will have to do the re-profiling of the middle of the road. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese stated a methodology would be established instead of renegotiating a reimbursement agreement. In response to Council Member Osborne, Public Works Director Jonasson explained the allocation of the transportation DIF. City Council Minutes 14 April 3, 2007 Council Member Henderson inquired about the cost of median landscaping on Avenue 56. Public Works Director Jonasson explained DG would cost approximately $71,000, and gravel about $10,000 more. It would cost more if boulders are added as the HOA has requested. In response to Council Member Osborne, City Manager Genovese explained staff has not approached the HOA for possible cost sharing, and stated there may be funds available from the transportation DIF or Redevelopment funds. Council Member Kirk stated he would like to see a cost sharing commitment with the HOA for ongoing maintenance of the median and the capital improvement project. Council Member Osborne suggested installing DG and rock at $80,000 and if the HOA requests additional landscaping then they could make up the difference of the cost. City Manager Genovese stated an update will be provided to the Council in the staff report for the public hearing. 2. DISCUSSION OF CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT REQUEST PROCESS. Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Manager Genovese stated once a request has been established as a line item, it will appear in the next budget. Council Member Henderson further stated a line item may not necessarily need to be continued to the next budget year. Council Member Osborne stated he supports increasing the funding to $100,000 and favors the program frolT) the City of Indian Wells. Council Member Kirk stated $25,000 is not enough; and suggested two Council Members review and prioritize the applications prior to presenting to the City Council. Council Member Henderson stated the City has tried different systems for dispersing grant funding; philosophically hold firm as a conservative and this is a gift of public funds, but we are also a community; must have some rigid guidelines; and agrees to increase the funding to $100,000, consider applications quarterly, and have two members review the applications. City Council Minutes 15 April 3, 2007 Mayor Adolph stated he is in full agreement to review the applications quarterly and adhere to a schedule; supports the criteria of receiving applications every other year from the same organization; the first priority is within the City, second those who provide services to the City, and then all others. Council Member Kirk stated there is a consensus to review applications on a quarterly basis, establish a rotation of two Council Members to review applications prior to Council approval, increase the funding to $100,000, retain the two year criteria, and no emergency fund. Council Member Kirk requested staff to recommend the criteria to be a part of the application. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS CV AG - Council Member Kirk reported the Executive Committee is considering the membership for the Energy Subcommittee and an official request is anticipated. Animal Campus Commission - Council Member Henderson stated operations are going very nicely, the Animal Samaritans will be conducting fund raising events and will break ground for their 20,000 sq. ft. facility. 25th Anniversary Committee - Council Member Henderson reported programs are on schedule, things are moving nicely and suggested Council Members mark their calendars for all events during April. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Henderson, reported plans are underway for the next air show. League of California Cities - Council Member Henderson reported an email was received stating a positive agreement on language has been reached with the Jarvis organization on the eminent domain issue. Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument Advisory Committee - Council Member Henderson reported Congresswoman Bono is carrying legislation for the Wilderness Wild and Scenic River and National Monument, and stated each member request support from their city. Riverside County Child Safety Commission - Council Member Henderson stated she was unable to attend the first meeting, has not been notified of any meetings, and requested staff to investigate when the committee meets. City Council Minutes 16 April 3, 2007 C. V. Conservation Commission - Council Member Sniff reported the issue of discussion was on who was going to represent the Supervisors if they are unable to attend, and stated he suggested the category include staff, elected official from a Valley or City, or a member of the member agencies. CVAG Valley-Wide Homeless Committee - Council Member Osborne reported the representative from the City of Indio was appointed as Chair and the representative from the City of Palm Springs as Vice Chair, numerous committees were established, and will become a very active group. CV AG Executive Committee - Mayor Adolph reported the Committee received an emergency item regarding a letter from John Benoit regarding child care rating systems and members were asked to request a letter of support for Assembly Bill 313. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Mayor Adolph stated he attended the ribbon cutting at Sam's Club; he was asked to be the guest speaker of the Embassy Suites HOA meeting and attendees were receptive; and also attended the Historical Society awards program. Council Member Kirk commented on the Art Wall Presentation attendance and requested staff propose options for distributing the certificates. Following discussion, it was Council's consensus to discontinue the presentation of certificates until construction of City Hall is completed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. ~""y ,ub~. VERONICA J. ONTECINO, City Clerk City of La Guinta, California