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2007 09 04 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 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 Michele Staples, Shea, 2030 Main Street, Suite 1200, Irvine, conveyed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with staff and learn about the concerns of the Avenue 62 extension; informed the Council the project will be shut down by September 21, and that a final approval and grading permit is required to pursue the project; stated the City has reviewed two offers from Shea 1) $1.5 million offer and 2) 5-year refundable bond in the amount of $2.35 million; opined the bond is sufficient to fund the improvements and stated the offers stand regardless of the rejection letter received from Mr. Zeilenga; expressed desire to resolve the matter without litigation and requested Council approve the Final Map at a special meeting in the next week or authorize staff to issue grading permits contingent upon approval of the Final Map at the next regular Council meeting. In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Staples confirmed that documentation has been received from the County regarding the cul-de-sac. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Jensen did not participate in Closed Session Item No.1. 1. CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH SHEA TRILOGY TENTATIVE MAP 30023. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 Ib) (1) and Ic). Council recessed 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. City Council Minutes 2 September 4, 2007 CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Manager Genovese reported the City Council gave direction to staff to continue working toward a solution with Shea Trilogy regarding Tentative Map 30023. PUBLIC COMMENT Perry Devlin, 79-900 Citrus, thanked the Council for calling the meeting; stated many attempts have been made to come to a workable solution; clarified new home starts have been discontinued, and they continue to work on the homes under construction; CVWD pipeline installation continues to be an issue; traffic study suggested the Avenue 62 overpass may not be necessary. Ulrich Sanesbery, 60-800 Trilogy Parkway, responded to Council Member Osborne's question earlier by explaining the original plan approval did not include improvements of Madison Street or Avenue 62; and conveyed his disappointment the improvement issues were not discussed early in the planning phase. Lou Piper, KDI Elements, 77-711 Aurora Road, Palm Desert, stated they are operating at 35% below average of last year, and some staff have been let go; urged the Council to promptly address this issue. Council Member Kirk confirmed with. Mr. Piper the project would not begin until September 18, 2007. Council Member Sniff stated the Council has given direction to staff to address this matter post-haste. James De La Torre, Shea, reinforced the comments previously made and urged the Council to work toward a resolution. Mary McCrumb, 52-265 Avenida Martinez, conveyed complaint against the La Quinta Police regarding harassment to her African American sons and family. Liza Munley, 79-765 Aubrey Glen Ct., urged the Council to adopt an ordinance to prohibit business to operate air conditioning with open doors; stated businesses in Old Town La Quinta are running air conditioning with business doors open; and requested the Council to support the reduction of greenhouse gases. Council Member Kirk commented on the response letter to Mrs. Munley and was struck with the statement made regarding the responsibility of local government City Council Minutes 3 September 4, 2007 toward environmental issues; and requested responses be reviewed by the Council prior to delivery. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA City Attorney Jensen stated the agreement for Consent Calendar Item No. 2 has not been executed and requested this item be pulled from the agenda. The City Council concurred to pull the item from the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. ACCEPTANCE OF VILLAGE ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2004-09, CDBG PROJECT NO. 4.LQ036. 2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR CROSSING FEDERAL LANDS FOR JEFFERSON STREET, AVENUE 52, AVENUE 50, AND MADISON STREET, AND APPROVAL OF AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AMONG CORAL CANYON, LLC, MINISTRELLI DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR THE EXTENSION OF JEFFERSON STREET ACROSS FEDERAL LANDS. ITHIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA.) MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar Item No, 1 as recommended and amended with the exception of Item No.2. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kirk conveyed his appreciation of the art piece installed on the roundabout in the Village and commended staff on the landscape design. City Council Minutes 4 September 4, 2007 Council Member Henderson stated the artwork is incredible and not intrusive to the area. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF BOB HOPE CLASSIC PLAYER SPOTS. Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report. Council Member Sniff stated his is unfamiliar with this issue and requested a detailed explanation of what is included with the registration fee. Council Member Henderson conveyed the assumption of the advertising firm and publication would be done under good-will to benefit the Classic. Council Member Kirk stated the event is a good amenity for residents; suggested to approve Alternate No. 1 with 5 participants; and questioned if the City would lose the opportunity to participate. In response to Council Member Kirk, Community Services Director Hylton stated the City would be able to participate, but the remainder spots would be turned back to the Classic. Mayor Adolph stated only members could participate and play in the Classic; conveyed disappointed the city is paying full bore, when other courses are paying a discount. City Manager Genovese explained the amount represented to the City by the Bob Hope Classic was $12,000 and all others are being charged the same amount. Mayor Adolph stated the criteria has changed at PGA West, and requested staff to inquire what the La Quinta Country Club is being charged. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Attorney Jensen stated the agreement refers to the amount as the going rate, which is currently $12,000. Council Member Osborne inquired on the requirement of membership cards at SilverRock Resort. Council Member Henderson questioned if only 8 members apply, are the two remaining spots able to be opened to La Quinta citizens. City Council Minutes 5 September 4, 2007 Mayor Adolph suggested the opportunity for the spots be opened to members first, then if not enough wish to participate, open the remaining spots open to the community. Council Member Sniff stated the fee must be equitable to all. Council Member Kirk questioned the amount charged to obtain a Residents Card for the SilverRock Resort; and stated the event may be an opportunity to increase membership by advertising the opportunity to play in the Classic. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to approve Alternate No.1, reserving 10 ball sponsor (player) spots for the 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, with the stipulation of priority given to SilverRock Resort members, and if any spots available, open to the community. Motion carried unanimously. . STUDY SESSION - NONE DEPARTMENT REPORTS - NONE MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.