2007 04 17 CC Minutes
LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 17, 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
1. Conferenc:e with the City's legal counsel regarding pending litigation - Save
Our La Quinta Neighborhood v. City of La Quinta, Riverside Superior Court
Case No. INC066377, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until
the hour of 4:001 p.m.
4:00 P.M.
Mayor Adolph le:d the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Victoria Bailey :and Gail Biondi presented a copy of La Quinta, A Legend in the
Making, to each Council Member; and thanked the Council for their support.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
City Manager Genovese stated Consent Calendar Item No. 4 is being pulled from
the agenda, and will be agendized on a future agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Adolph presented a proclamation to Carl Carter, representing the Riverside
County Sheriff's Department, in support of National Crime Victims' Rights Week,
April 22-28, 2007.
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Mayor Adolph stated Janice Quinn, representing the Riverside County Department
of Mental Health, was unable to attend and accept a proclamation in support of
Mayas Mental Health Month.
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Jeff l3eckelman, President and CEO of Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention &
Visitors Authority, introduced Robert Enriques, Senior Vice President of Sales and
Marketing and Woody Peek, Vice President of Tourism Sales & Marketing. They
gave a presentation regarding the organization's sales goals reached in 2006, the
return on investment, and a CVA 2007 Budget Department Recap. '
Council Member Sniff inquired about: representatives receiving commissions; the
most productive regions; allocation of the $50,000 provided by the City for air
service; what source utilizes the convention service; the process of soliciting leads;
and the greatest lead time.
Mr. Beckelman presented a video clip from the "Give into the Desert" video.
WRITTEN r,OMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City
Council Minutes of March 20, 2007, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the City
Council Minutes of April 3, 2007, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 17, 2007.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2007.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED FEBRUARY
28, 2007, AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING MARCH 31, 2007.
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 32751, CITRUS EL DORADO, LLC. (This item was removed from the
agenda - see Confirmation of Agenda.)
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 31732
AND TRACT MAP 31733, PALlZADA, KB HOME COASTAL, INC.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2007-030)
6. ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S 2007/2008 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
7. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY MIGUEL GONZALEZ, DATE OF
LOSS - SEPTEMBER 15, 2006.
8. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ONE MEMBER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING
CENTERS SPRING CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, MAY 20-22,
2007.
9. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH LANCE, SOLL, & LUNGHARD, LLP TO
PERFORM AUDIT SERVICES.
10. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NOS. 3 AND 4 FOR PROJECT
NO. LMC 2005-08, CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007.
11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 31876, MAYER VILLA,
MAYER VILLA CAPRI, LP. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-031)
12. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONTRERAS CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT THE VILLAGE TRAFFIC CIRCLE
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2004-09.
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13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32070,
CODORNIZ, RJT HOMES-PALMILLA, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-032)
14. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE RECREATION
SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND THE AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION COURSE HELD IN IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, MAY 10-11, 2007.
15. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND A STAFF MEMBER TO ATTEND THE
32ND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION CONFERENCE IN HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, MAY 3-6, 2007.
Council Member Osborne commended the City Treasurer for the Treasurer's
Report.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended, with the exception of Item No.4, and
with ,Item Nos. 5, 11, and 13 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS.
2007-030 through 2007-032, respectively. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
,DISTRICT 89-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008, AND A RESOLUTION
'DECLARiNG INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1, AND GIVING NOTICE
THEREOF. "',
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, and referenced
the following changes: total dwelling units on Page 2 changed to 25,312;'
and a reference on Page 3 relating to Proposition 218 corrected to simple
majority not super majority.
Council Member Osborne stated the assessment is going to have to change,
and the City cannot continue to underwrite the costs.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Public Works Director Jonasson
confirmed the possibility of loosing the assessment if a request to increase it
on the ballot fails. Adina Vazquez, of MuniFinancial, confirmed 'an increase
would have to be placed on a ballot and take a considerable amount of time
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to prepar1e. She explained a simple majority would be needed for a
landscape & lighting assessment, and a park tax would require a two-thirds
vote to pass.
Ms. Vasquez confirmed the option of implementing a, park assessment. She
explained a stricter nexus is required for the assessment, and the benefit to
each assessed parcel as opposed to the City as a whole.
City Manager Genovese stated the challenges are with the neighborhood
parks, and the benefit being to those neighborhoods only.
Mayor Adolph conveyed his support to direct staff to research the issue and
options available, and bring back as a Study Session item at a future
meeting.
Council Member Sniff questioned there being a benefit in delaying a decision
on this issue as the populous understands the need for the increase, and
suggestedl moving forward with planning the increase.
Council Member Osborne expressed his desire for the Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District to pay for itself.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 IN CONNECTION WITH LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE
AND L1mtTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1.
and
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-034
A RESOL.UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1, AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF
1972, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF.
It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Henderson to adopt Resolution Nos.
2007-033 and 34 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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Upon consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring back a work plan
for increasing the assessment and/or implementing a park tax.
2. CONSIDERATION OF LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 313
CHILD CARE RATING SYSTEM.
City Manager Genovese presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Osborne, City Manager Genovese stated the
number of child-care facilities in La Quinta is not known.
Council Member Sniff conveyed concerns about how the program will be
funded and if the City wants to support this legislation.
Mayor Adolph stated Assemblyman Benoit conveyed the desire to get
involved with rating child-care services.
Council Member Henderson stated the legislation. stems from an incident
where a child drowned at a facility with a swimming pool that was not being
guarded; explained the proposal is similar to the restaurant rating system,
and the program is proposed merely to inform the parent on how the facility
rates in the system.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Sniff to direct staff
to send a letter to Assemblyman John Benoit in support of AB 313. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 435
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
SINGLE STORY, (m, I, TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE
STORY, 10-FOOT REAR-YARD SETBACK (RM{~~II~/'OI 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.
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It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to adopt Ordinance No. 435 on
second reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff,
Mayor Adolph
None
None
None
AYES:
4. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA DESERT AND
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE ACT.
City Manager Genovese presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Sniff, City Manager Genovese explained the
intimate, legal detail of this item is the consideration of a letter of support for
the Mountain Heritage Act, to provide a number of wilderness areas and
possibly glain some funding for those designated areas.
Council Member Henderson stated many of the areas are in the Santa
Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument, and each member city has been asked
to support the Act. She explained the Act doesn't affect the City except to
establish protection of government-owned land.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Council Member Henderson stated the
tangible value of this item is not known, and the substance of this matter is
explained in the staff report.
Council Member Henderson stated the Act is supported by all the local
organizations. Although there is no urgency, the matter is currently before
the legislation; and it's requested that the letters be submitted as soon as
possible, in response to Council Member Kirk.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Council Member Henderson confirmed
this item is currently before the House of Representatives.
Council Member Henderson suggested the possibility of having Mr. Gary
Hunt make a presentation at the next meeting.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to direct staff
to send a letter to Congresswoman Mary Bono in support of H.R. 6270.
Motion carried unanimously.
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STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF CITY OF LA QUINTA MARKETING CONCEPTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2007/2008.
Management Analyst Casillas presented the staff report.
Andrea Carter and Scott Kiner, of Kiner Communications presented the
proposed marketing strategies for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Management Analyst Casillas stated
the $750,000 consists of $250,000 for general City marketing, $250,000
for public communication and community events, and $250,000 for the
Palmer Classic Course' at the SilverRock Resort. She explained any funding
provided to the La Quinta Arts Foundation or Chamber of Commerce is
budgeted in a separate account.
Ms. Carter stated the amenities and benefits of each La Quinta hotel will
determine the differentiation in the cooperative marketing plan, in response
to Council Member Osborne.
In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Kiner stated dialogues have not
taken place regarding golf programs for the cooperative marketing plan;
explained the use of "on-click" option for internet advertising; and stated it is
difficult to measure the response to branding.
Management Analyst Casillas confirmed the marketing plan specifically for
SilverRock Resort has not been finalized, and will be presented to the City
Council on May 1, 2007, in response to Council Member Kirk. ,
Mr. Kiner stated the CVA would be a better organization to monitor a return '
on investment; and explained the City is conservative in funding its
marketing program, in response to Council Member Kirk.
In response to Council Member Kirk, Ms. Carter stated the marketing plan is
devised to reach people who have an interest in coming to a location like
La Quinta, show imagery, and keep La Quinta out among other competing
cities.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Kiner explained he has not dealt with Jet
Set Magazine because it does not have a large circulation, and most of its
readers are affluent air travelers.
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City Manager Genovese explained the $250,000 marketing budget for
SilverRock Resort is not included in the $750,000 amount because it's
budgeted in a different program account.
Council Member Sniff commended Kiner Communications for their efforts;
conveyed his concerns regarding division of the budget; suggested raising
the budgE~t to at least $900,000 and spending a significant portion on
business support, retention and development. He noted the City is still
growing and not built out. It's important for the City to have a continuing
significant effort to support its businesses on a collective basis, including Old
Town. HE~ conveyed the need to advertise in several areas, most importantly
locally; stated the biggest marketing area is Southern California with
television being the number one medium to communicate the amenities of
the area. He stated the City must make a major effort for SilverRock Resort,
now and when the hotel is completed.
Council Member Osborne requested the traffic challenges on Highway 11-1
be made a priority, and conveyed support for increasing the marketing
budget.
Council Member Henderson stated existing programs may have to share in
some of the funding; conveyed the importance of supporting the Chamber of
Commeme and marketing the City; stated the best marketing is by word of
mouth; and suggested targeting negative areas. She does not support an
increase in the budget, and would like to see the caliber of the family tour.
In response to Council Member Kirk, Management Analyst Casillas explained
the City Council directed Kiner Communications to present strategies for
marketingl which were funded at $250,000. She further explained the
$242,000 was not included in the $750,000 total.
Ms. Carter stated some of the opportunities for marketing were tabled
because of the need to obtain City Council approval; therefore, $90,000 was
spent out of the $250,000 budgeted.
Council Member Kirk stated he supports the consideration to utilize the.
, internet and cooperative marketing with hotels; conveyed his apprehension in
generic branding, and stated the SilverRock Resort needs to stand on its own
and be funded from a separate budget. He agreed traffic problems on
Highway 111 must be addressed; supports the allocation of $450,000 for
capital improvements to Old Town; and stated he would rather spend funds
to make La Quinta a great city, instead of promoting it as a great city.
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Mayor Adolph stated he would like to see the preliminary budget before
considering an increase to the marketing budget; and conveyed the need to
address many issues, including the use of the internet.
Council Member Sniff stated he has observed many empty parking spaces in
front of stores on Highway 111, and agrees there is a need to improve the
traffic situation. He spoke in support of advertising, stating that he sent out
about 50,000 brochures throughout the U,S. when he was in the tourist
business. He noted it costs money to make money. He would like to
,increase the City's tax base, and sales tax is a portion of it. He feels word
of mouth is great, but questioned how many locals are going to bring people
from outside the Valley.
At 6:19 p.m., the City Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency
meeting, and then to 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:
Cristian Alvarez
Cassidy Arce
Alyssa Coleman
Chloe Deapen
Devin Deapen
Peter DeLaGarza
Jillian Fox
Zayd Heredia
B.J. Hogue
Nadine Johnson
Maritza Lojero
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO: 11 CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2006-577; 21 APPROVAL OF
. SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-074, AMENDMENT NO.1, IN ORDER TO INCLUDE 90
ADDITIONAL LOTS, AN ENLARGED CLUBHOUSE, AND REVISED
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; AND 31 APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 34642, TO SUBDIVIDE 45:i: ACRES INTO 90 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND
OTHER AMENITY LOTS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE
SOUTH SIDE OF AVENUE 54 BETWEEN MADISON STREET AND MONROE
STREET. APPLICANT: TRANSWEST HOUSING.
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Planning Manager Johnson introduced Principal Planner Mogensen who
presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Osborne, Principal Planner Mogensen stated
the lots are slightly smaller but consistent to the existing phase; and
confirmed no equestrian amenities are planned for the center of the water
area.
Principal Planner Mogensen confirmed the water feature will be connected to
'the Bureau. of Water Reclamation, and the project will have to meet the .6
coefficient water requirement. He also confirmed the proposal includes a
change requested by the applicant, in response to Council Member Kirk.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Principal Planner Mogensen stated the
water will come from a pre-existing agricultural irrigation line. He deferred to
the applicant for more specific information.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:26 p.m.
Jerry Herman, Transwest Housing, 47-120 Ranchero Road, explained water
for the lake will originate from a BOR irrigation line on Avenue 54; confirmed
it is canal water; stated the line is a 42" pipe in Avenue 54, and the line is
still functional.
Planning Manager Johnson stated the water feature does not factor into the
allowable water formula, in response to Council Member Henderson.
Chuck Shepherdson, HSA Design Group, landscape architect for the project,
ensured that the project meets water requirements; and stated even though
the projec:t is not utilizing CVWD water, they will be calculating it as such.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Shepherdson stated although there will be
no turf on the islands in the lake, some maintenance will be needed.
Mr. Herman stated units in the new phase are under 2 units per acre and will
add new products and diversity in lot sizes, in response to Council Member
Osborne.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman confirmed the lots
on the 4!i acres are the same as the lots on the 90 acres.
There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSED at 7:35 p.m.
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Council Member Kirk commended the applicant for adhering to the current
zoning, and is happy to see the applicant propose a project with less density
than most projects in the City. He is confident this project will conform to
the water requirements.
Council Member Henderson conveyed her support for the project, and also
commended the applicant for conforming to the zoning requirements.
Mayor Adolph commended the applicant for moving forward with the
streets cape, and stated the landscaping will be beautiful when mature.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GRIFFIN RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN
2004-074, AMENDMENT NO.1, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34642
(TRANSWEST HOUSINGI.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.
2007-035 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC PLAN FOR GRIFFIN
RANCH (SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-074, AMENDMENT NO. 1 - TRANSWEST
HOUSINGI.
It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2007-036 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 34642,
DIVIDING 45:t ACRES INTO 90 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR THE GRIFFIN
RANCH DEVELOPMENT (TRANSWEST HOUSINGI.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.
2007-037 as submitted. Motion carried by a vote of 4-1, Council Member
Osborne dissenting.
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Mayor Adolph recessed the City Council meeting at 7:41 p.m. to the
Redevelopment Agency meeting, and reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CV AG Human & Community Resources Committee - Council Member Kirk reported
the issue of modical marijuana continues to come up, and there is concern of
monitoring private entities dispensing medical marijuana;
CV AG Transportation Committee - Council Member Kirk stated the Committee is
reviewing the Prioritization Study and how projects are funded; reported the City of
Palm Desert's motion regarding policy for reimbursement was defeated.
C.V. Conservation Commission - Council Member Sniff reported the Commission
approved the us,e of alternates for Supervisors, and he is confident Council Member
Henderson will be named the alternate for La Quinta.
Energy & Environmental Resources Committee - Council Member Sniff reported the
Commission recleived a presentation on another new plan for the Salton Sea, which
includes reducing the water plan and an increase of costs.
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All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Manager Genovese stated he has received an update from CalTrans regarding
improvements projects.
Public Works Director Jonasson reported egress at the traffic signal for the
Pavilions Center on Highway 111 has been blocked, and gave an update for the
signalization; stated the Highway 111 improvement plans have been submitted to
CalTrans for final plan check, and staff is hopeful to have an encroachment permit
by summer.
Council Membe,r Osborne questioned if staff has received confirmation regarding
legislation by Senator Battin. Public Works Director Jonasson stated progress has
been made, and is hopeful to go through the legislature by the end of summer.
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In response to Mayor Adolph, Public Works Director Jonasson stated a portion of
the property is owned by Komar and the gas station at the corner of Jefferson
Street and Highway 111 is within the City of Indio; stated Komar has a proposal
for the site and any street improvements will not be constructed at the same time
as the City's Highway 111 widening project.
Public Works Director Jonasson stated it is possible to obtain the property by
eminent domain but the City would be required to purchase the entire property, in
response to Council Member Henderson.
Council Member Henderson thanked Public Works Director Jonasson for adjusting
the timing of the green light during the early morning hours at the traffic signal at
Highway 111 and Washington Street.
. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Mayor Adolph stated he received a letter from Mr. Broido regarding a committee
being formed to address the annexation of Vista Santa Rosa.
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Mayor Adolph stated he observed banners hanging from balconies in Old Town and
questioned who is monitoring their use.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members
Henderson/Osborne to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.