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2007 11 06 CC Minutes LA GUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2007 A regular meeting of the La Guinta 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 Michael Bracken reported on a one-day event held at the Cal-State University San Bernardino camlPus, that raised $52,000; and presented a "Thank You" plaque in appreciation of the City's sponsorship. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Jlmsen did not participate in Closed Session No.1. 1. Conferenl:e with City's legal counsel regarding pending litigation - Shea La Quinta~ LLC, v. City of La Quinta, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 484197, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). (See a Chlsed Session announcement after public comment on Page 2. 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 COMMI:NT Andrea Dooley, 54-700 Avenida Obregon, expressed appreciation for the work on the berm at the: Fred Wolff Nature Preserve, and urged Council to approve the bid to install fencin!~ at the site. City Council Minutes 2 November 6, 2007 Bill Chapman, 53-685 Avenida Bermudas, stated the current dog park is not large enough to accommodate the number of users; commented on citations being issued to dog owners for violating the leash law; and suggested the development of a larger dog park with shade and water. Lothear Vasholz, 37-309 Pineknoll, Palm Desert, Co-Chairman of the Salvation Army, stated the organization has received a grant from the Siebel Foundation to provide services for the homeless and offered their services to the City. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Manager Genovese announced the City Council took action in closed session to hire the firm of Stowell, Zeilenga, Ruth, Vaughn, and Treiger LLP to represent the City and Public Works Director Tim Jonasson in the matter of Shea La Guinta LLC v. City of La Guinta. The motion was made by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Osborne, and unanimously approved. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS Police Chief Walker introduced the Special Enforcement Team, and indicated Deputy Lasfer was unable to attend. Lieutenant Gregory introduced Sergeant Mike Hoyt, Deputy John Alexander, Deputy Ishmael Solia, Corporal Ruben Perez, Deputy Tim White and Deputy Damon Butvidas, and explained the different aspects of the team. Council Member Sniff requested a list of names and positions of the team members. Police Chief Walker explained each officer is designated to a certain area and will be listed on the website along with a map. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None City Council Minutes 3 November 6, 2007 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to approve the City Council Minutes of October 16, 2007, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALI:NDAR Council Membe:r Kirk requested Item No. 6 be considered separately due to a potential conflict of interest. 1. APPROVj~L OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 6,2007. 2. APPROVj~L OF A REQUEST BY THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PLANNING COMMIS:SION TO UTILIZE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON MARCH 19, JUNE 25, SEPTEMBER 17, AND NOVEMBER 19, 2008 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. 3. APPROVJ~L OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR ARTICLE 3 - SIDEWAl.K FUNDS. 4. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 445 AMENDING CHAPTEB 9 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL SECOND UNITS; ,ULOW APARTMENTS IN THE MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE; J~ND ADD LANGUAGE DEFINING AND DESCRIBING IMAGE CORRIDORS IN SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS. 5. APPROV,~L OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 444 AMENDING CHAPTEB 13, SECTION 13.32.020(C) OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TIME PERIODS BETWEEN LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS. 6. CONFIRMATION OF SATISFACTION OF PARTIAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER CHAPTER 2.65 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT L.P. FOR AN ART PIECE AT ANDALUSIA. (See separate action on this item below.) 7. APPROV,~L TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PERIMETER FENCE AT THE FRED WOLFF BEAR CREEK NATURE PRESERVE, PROJECT NO. 2007-17. 8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32068, GOLD RESERVE AT THE clTlms. POMELO PACIFIC, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-099) City Council Minutes 4 November 6, 2007 9. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 007-N TO AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-5433R FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TOWARD THE ADAMS STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2006-06. 10. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT SIX WELL SITES AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO.7 FOR PROJECT NO. LMC 2005-08, CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008. 11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 32742, FOUR SEASONS, MONTERRA HOLDINGS, LLC., d.b.a. MONTERRA INVESTMENTS, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2007-100) .12. APPROVAL OF A RESTATEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION REGARDING ALTERNATES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT. 13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP 33588 MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a). RESOLUTION NO. 2007-101) MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item No. 6 and with Item Nos. 8, 11, and 13 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2007-099 through 2007-101 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM NO.6: MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to approve Consent Item No.6, "Confirmation of Satisfaction of Partial Obligations Under Chapter 2.65 of the Municipal Code by T.D. Desert Development L.P. for an Art Piece at Andalusia." Motion carried by a vote of 4-0-1, Council Member Kirk abstaining. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. City Council Minutes 5 November 6, 2007 The following applicants gave a brief presentation on their background and qualificatilons: Frank Blum Henry Casden Richard Fredricks Edward Hackney Callen "Cal" Lockett Paul Strohecker Mark Weber Robert Wilkinson Ballot No. 1 Council Member Henderson voted for Council Member Kirk voted for Council Member Osborne voted for Council Member Sniff voted for Mayor Adolph voted for Ballot No.2 Council Member Henderson voted for Council Member Kirk voted for Council Member Osborne voted for Council Member Sniff voted for Mayor Adolph voted for Robert Wilkinson Mark Weber Robert Wilkinson Frank Blum Mark Weber Robert Wilkinson Mark Weber Robert Wilkinson Robert Wilkinson Mark Weber MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to appoint Robert Wilkinson to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2009. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Adolph recessed the City Council meeting at 6: 16 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:27 p.m. 2. CONSIDERATION OF COOPERATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM WITH LA QUINTA HOTELS. Assistant City Manager-Development Services Evans and Management Analyst Casillas presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 6 November 6, 2007 Chris Ann Bacon, of Time Warner Cable, gave a presentation on the Journey TV component. Council Member Sniff questioned is there something to direct someone to another channel. Ms. Bacon stated the example shown was the content and not a commercial. Council Member Sniff questioned if the City of La Guinta will be in direct competition with Palm Desert and Palm Springs. Ms. Bacon explained Journey TV is available across the United States where Time Warner has 7.4 million subscribers, and it will be accessible for the next year. Council Member Sniff questioned why the program is not envisioned for year round. Management Analyst Casillas explained the hotel partners expressed their desire to have extra advertising at the shoulder season. Assistant City Manager-Development Services Evans further explained if the program gets a lot of interest, staff has the ability to buy additional programming in the fall or winter. He noted this is a pilot program, and it's not necessary to run year round. Council Member Sniff questioned what the City would get in literal exposure. Ms. Bacon stated the commercial channels have not been established yet, and they have the ability to advertise in many areas on many different channels; the long form content will be on Journey TV 24 hours a day; and they will work with staff and Kiner Communications to air at the most advantageous time. Council Member Sniff stated he feels the basic overall concept is good, but that the program must be tailored to work and give value to the community; not sure doing the right thing as far as timing and effort; and questioned how the $12,500 amount was derived. Management Analyst Casillas explained $2,500 is contributed for the production and the 10-minute video on Journey TV, and $10,000 is for the program and spots that are going to lead people to the content. Council Member Sniff asked who would produce the video. Ms. Bacon stated it is up to the City, and that Time Warner is able t<> produce the videos; stated there are other options available as well; and stated Time Warner is willing to do what makes sense for the City and take the queue from the City based on research. In response to Council Member Osborne, Management Analyst Casillas stated $200,000 was approved in the contract with Kiner Communications, and there is another $46,000 to spend on television. City Council Minutes 7 November 6, 2007 Council Member Osborne questioned the low amount being contributed by the hotels and the City allocating much more funding. Management Analyst Casillas explained the commercials will be City of La Guinta commercials, not for the hotels, and explained they could be used to promote SilverRock Resort, shopping and dining in the City, etc. Council Member Osborne stated the additional cost for the Time Warner program is $109,500 and going a little extra for the Journey TV to help hotels in bringing people here; stated the hotels are only spending $12,500. Management Analyst Casillas stated the City is the lead partner and will receive the bulk of advertising. Council Member Osborne stated the advertising is for La Guinta and the hotels, and conveyed his concerned the hotels are spending too little for the advertisement. Andrea Carter, of Kiner Communications, stated they looked at other cities and hotel cooperatives; because 1the City institutes and is promoting the program as La Guinta, the hotels ge1t the benefit of action advertising. Council Member Osborne stated he feels the hotels should participate on a larger scale, and asked if the City links to hotels in the City. Assistant City Manager-Development Services Evans stated staff is researching the legal ramifications of allowing hotels to link into the City website or set up a separate website. City Attorney Jenson explained the legal ramifications of the Seminole case regarding the selection of certain hotels to link to the city website; and stated th'9 City Attorney's office is currently researching policies and other websites so as not to create it as a public forum. Council Member Osborne stated there should be a link to the Silver Rock Resort. Council Member Sniff stated he feels it's a very limited market. Mike Zulinski, General Manager, explained the market and those who would be targeted; stated it would be hard pressed to purchase a television schedule in the desert cities; this program affords the potential of reaching 7.4 million viewers; and he explained the Video On Demand and advertising schedule targets specific areas. Council Member Kirk stated the system is great theoretically; questioned if Time Warner can guarantee being able to access the program every time on the first try. Mr. Zulinski stated he could not promise access on the first try. Council Member Kirk conveyed his appreciation of Counsel looking at the legalities regarding placing links on the City website; and questioned why City Council Minutes 8 November 6, 2007 this is any different. City Attorney Jenson stated there is no question this would be a public forum as opposed to our website; and stated this is essentially a commercial forum. Council Member Kirk stated if we pay an internet service provider to host our website and we pay a cable monopoly to provide this service, how is this any different. City Attorney stated there are cases dealing with websites where cities did not allow links to websites that criticize the city; and stated would not be sure that a local bed and breakfast would have the right to be posted to the website. Council Member Kirk questioned if it's the opinion of the City Attorney that this medium is different. City Attorney Jenson stated she has not looked into this matter. Council Member Henderson stated there is a bed & breakfast in town and if they choose to walk in, are we prepared to negotiate. Assistant City Manager-Development Services Evans stated the City is allotted 20 minutes and can allocate it any way they choose. Council Member Henderson questioned if restaurants approached the City do we have any structure established to address this issue. Assistant City Manager-Development Services Evans stated at this point, staff will try to run it with the hotels only. Council Member Henderson stated that is exactly what the Council directed staff to do, and she is perfectly comfortable with the report. Council Member Henderson questioned if there is going to be a discount for those early participants for next year. Mr. Zulinski explained the City can sign up for two years at a slight increase, but less than the starting cost next year. Council Member Henderson questioned how results are measured. Ms. Bacon explained the program allows tracking the number of streams from the City and how long they are viewed. Council Member Henderson questioned if hotel partners have discussed any result-oriented solutions. Ms. Carter stated there has been some discussion on some package options. Mayor Adolph stated this was put in the budget for this coming year, and is one of the items staff was challenged to come up with; stated bottom line is the City is spending the funds wisely when the City is going to drive the revenue, advertise hotels, and advertise the City of La Guinta; stated it is up to the Council to say let the experts handle this, and if there is no rise in hotel occupancy then the program is not doing its job; stated he is comfortable with trying the program. Council Member Sniff referenced the map attached to the staff report, and stated he knows something about where our tourists come from; stated City Council Minutes 9 November 6, 2007 having d9alt with tourism, he doesn't see the City getting many of its tourists from the northwest, and that's the biggest problem. Ms. Carter explained the strategy is to go into the driving market, and noted the coverage will be included in all areas on the map. Mayor Adolph requested information on how many visitors from the Northwest have a second home in La Guinta. Council Member Osborne stated he supports the program, but feels the hotels arE> getting off too easy. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to approve a cooperative marketing program with La Guinta hotels and approve funding in the amount of $109,500. Motion carried unanimously. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DECELER.~TlON LANE INTO THE CENTRE POINTE DEVELOPMENT ON WASHINGTON STREET. Public Works Director Jonasson described the entrance, and indicated it will be one continuous deceleration lane. Mayor Adolph asked if the decel lane goes all the way through. Principal Engineer McKinney explained there is a slight bump out from the Seeley turn, but they are separate. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Sniff to approve a contract with J. H. Thompson & Sons, Inc. for the construction of a deceleration lane into the Centre Pointe Development on Washington Street, and appropriate $25,000 from Infrastructure Fund No. 225-0000-290.00-00 and $25,000 from General Fund No.1 01-0000-290.00-00. Motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND QUARTER COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS. Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson would like to understand why the subcommittee passed on three of the applications. City Council Minutes 10 November 6, 2007 Council Member Kirk explained the Prestige at PGA West Collegiate Golf Tournament application is a second-year application and received funding last year; Sing-Along Productions did not provide detail on how the funding would be utilized; as for the United States Conference on AIDS, the event is not a direct link to La Guinta, and the subcommittee was informed the organization may have received a large source of funding. Council Member Osborne questioned how the two attendees would be selected to receive the grants for the Leadership Coachella Valley. Council Member Kirk stated they would be selected by the Chamber of Commerce. Mark Weissman, 24 Sierra Madre, Rancho Mirage, stated he feels strongly that the PGA West Collegiate Golf Tournament has delivered a wonderful opportunity for the City; explained the event brings many academic universities together who sponsor the event; and the City received much more that $5,000 in marketing and advertising. In response to Council Member Osborne, Mr. Weissman stated he did not receive a copy of the grant guidelines, and was not aware of the two year restriction. He indicated Mr. Bob Bullis submitted the application on behalf of Prestige at PGA West. Community Services Director Hylton confirmed an application and the grant guidelines were mailed to Mr. Weissman. Mr. Weissman explained the application was completed by a pass-through process, and stated he feels this event falls under a different category. Council Member Henderson suggested this application be considered under the marketing program. Mayor Adolph agreed the event is a marketing program. Council Member Henderson clarified the issue is whether the organization should be viewed for what it is doing or as a marketing opportunity._ Doug Martin, 49-320 Avenida Bernardo, a resident since 1991, stated he gets a little emotional about this event because there is a great deal that can be done to promote the youth in this area; and feels this kind of program can help the youth by doing something positive to support the future of La Guinta. Darlene Nelson, representing the La Guinta High School Band, explained this year's program consists of honoring fallen military; and presented pictures depicting a memorial wall. City Council Minutes 11 November 6, 2007 Council Member Osborne commented on the City's support of youth programs in the City, and noted the tournament is another part of it. Council Member Henderson noted the golf tournament is a national program, and she is not sure that it falls under the grant program. Council Member Kirk requested staff keep a running total of the amount of funds expended for the grant program. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve Community Services Grant requests from the Special Projects Contingency Fund as follows: La Guinta High School Softball Booster Club in the amount of $2,000; Coachella Valley Community Trails Alliance in the amount of $5,000; Leadership Coachella Valley in the amount of $1,700; La Guinta High School Band Boosters in the amount of $2,000; and Family YMCA of the Desert up to an amount of $5,000. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Adolph r'9cessed the City Council meeting at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 5. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.06, 2.29, AND 7.04 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES. Council Member Henderson asked if the amendment includes two professional member appointments, advertising outside the city, and qualified residents receiving preferred consideration. City Clerk Montecino confirmed and explained all applications received will be presented to the City Council for consideration. Council Member Henderson questioned being able to give preference to applications received from residents of the City if they do not meet the criteria. She expressed concern that the amendments could result in some embarrassing situations. Council Member Osborne noted the professional positions on the Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) and Architecture and Landscape Review Committee (ALRCl, require a degree or background in the respective area. Council Member Henderson stated she understands there are State Law requiremeints regarding the HPC, but questioned the requirement for one of City Council Minutes 12 November 6, 2007 the three ALRC positions to be a licensed architect. She doesn't agree with the idea that a person cannot have any architectural ability unless they are a licensed architect, and therefore, cannot support it. Council Member Kirk stated it was not his intent to require a licensed architect, but feels the member should have a strong background in architecture. City Attorney Jenson stated the proposed ordinance calls fora professional of architecture, and does not necessarily require a license. Council Member Kirk suggested the wording be changed to require "a strong background in architecture." He stated he would support the appointment of a more-qualified, non-resident member over a less-qualified resident. After a brief discussion, the City Council concurred to direct staff to change the language to indicate that the member must have an architectural background. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to take up , Ordinance No. 446, as amended, by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 446 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.06. 2.29, AND 7.04 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (ABSENCES AND RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to introduce Ordinance No. 446 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph None None None NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: City Council Minutes 13 November 6, 2007 6. CONSIDE:RATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 8 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTEH AND MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE, BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, HISTORICAL, FIRE, EXISTING BUILDING, AND REFERENCED ST ANDAIFlDS CODES. Building ~~ Safety Manager Hartung presented the staff report. Mayor Adolph stated energy efficient bulbs do not fit into the cans currently installed, and should be addressed in the code; and would like to look at all the issues in December. Building I~ Safety Manager Hartung stated the fire sprinkler issue would not fall into the safety issue, and the City does not currently require fire sprinklers on a single family dwelling. Mayor Adolph stated the fire sprinkler issue came up because firefighters could not access the roof or punch a hole in the ceilling from the interior when the home at The Hideaway caught fire. In response to Council Member Osborne, Building & Safety Manager Hartung stated neither the current or new code requires fire sprinklers for. a 5,000 + square-foot single family dwelling. Council Member Osborne questioned if staff would be looking to include any changes to the code by publishing a booklet for developers. Building & Safety Manager Hartung explained analysis and differences between the current and new codes will be provided as amendments are minimal. Council Member Henderson stated if the City is going to consider requiring sprinkler systems for 5,000 + square-foot single family dwellings, discussions must be conducted with the BIA before pursuing the matter; and she does not expect to be ready to consider an amendment by December. City Manager Genovese explained a meeting is being scheduled with the BIA; a comprehensive list is being compiled for the green worksheet as the City Council gives direction and will be presented in December. Mayor Adolph stated the ceiling height needs to be addressed when dealing with the fire sprinkler issue. Council Member Kirk stated he is somewhat reluctant to change the code regarding fire sprinkler requirements based on one event, and would like to hear Fire Chief Cooley's recommendation. City Council Minutes 14 November 6, 2007 Fire Chief Dorian Cooley agreed the City does not need to set ordinances and codes based on one incident; and stated he will provide a report on the incident. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up Ordinance No. 447 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 447 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING TITLE 8 ENTITLED "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," AND ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING CODES PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION: 2007 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND 2007 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Kirk to adopt Ordinance No. 447 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph None None None AYES: STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF FUNDING OPTIONS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1. Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. Adina Vasquez, representing Muni-Financial Services, presented options for consideration including: Special Taxes/Mello Roos; Community Facilities District; Assessment Districts; and User Fees. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Vasquez clarified the implementation of a User Fee as being specifically related to the actual use. City Council Minutes 15 November 6, 2007 Council Member Kirk stated the User Fee must be passed by a majority vote as opposl9d to a super-majority vote. He asked if it would be feasible if the City eliminated all user fees and implemented a general User Fee. City Manager Genovese stated . not all of the current user fees obtain cost recovery for facilities, such as use of the soccer fields or Senior Center, and are just reservation fees. Council Member Henderson clarified that Council Member Kirk's suggestion of a general user fee conception includes facilities, parks, or a community- based event. Public Works Director Jonasson stated with a land-based fee the City currently collects an assessment on the property tax bill for landscaping, and if any is clone based on the property taxes, it will be a special tax and require the super-majority vote. City Manager Genovese questioned how the tax would be collected if the tax is not levied on property tax rolls. Ms. Vasquez stated she is not familiar with this type of tax assessment, and could report back to the City following research on the matter. . Council Member Kirk stated it would be a challenge to get a super majority to increase the current landscape and lighting assessment. City Manager Genovese stated a super-majority vote would be for a special tax, and an assessment for parks would be a simple majority vote. Council Member Kirk stated there seems to be enough interest to explore user fees and an .assessment district, and suggested additional information be provided on the two. Council Member Sniff stated a general election would be the time to present the tax to the voters. REPORTS AND IINFORMATIONAL ITEMS Jacquelin1e Cochran Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Osborne reported 1the air show was a complete success with over 30,000 people in attendance. City Council Minutes 16 November 6, 2007 League of California Cities - Council Member Henderson announced the next general meeting will be held on November 1 2'h at the City of Beaumont, which is celebrating its 95th Anniversary. Palm Springs International Airport Commission - Council Member Henderson stated she communicated to the Mayor and the City Manager as an individual, not speaking on behalf of the Council, regarding sending two or more candidates to be interviewed by the Commission. Council Member Kirk stated the impetus with this change is related to the City of La Guinta. Council Member Henderson stated the issue is related to personnel. Riverside County Transportation Commission - Council Member Henderson reported she attended a Mobility 21 meeting on Monday that included several counties; and the railway corridor will be discussed at a meeting tomorrow at the library. C. V. Mountains Conservancy - Council Member Kirk stated the multi- species plan was discussed at the last meeting, but he was unable to attend. CV AG Executive Board - Mayor Adolph stated a letter from the City of La Guinta will be coming back to the Board regarding consideration of a joint effort between La Guinta and Indio to have Madison Street go through from Avenue 52 to Avenue 50. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 3-A. SCHEDULING OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 1, 2008. City Clerk Montecino presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson suggested canceling the first meeting of January 2008. The City Council concurred. Council Member Sniff suggested closing City Hall on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for two four-day weekends during the holidays. Council concurred with having the closure issue brought back for discussion due to the MOU with the Employees' Association. City Council Minutes 17 November 6, 2007 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Mayor Adolph stated he attended the dedication of the Alternative Educational Complex, and commented on the facility. He also attended the ribbon cutting of the new Country Club Apartments; stated the exterior was not impressive, but the interior was done very nicely; and conveyed disappointment about two large trees being cut down in the median on Avenue 52. City Manager Genovese stated an explanation of the issue will be provided to the City Council. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Sniff addressed an ad regarding SilverRock Resort that was on the sports page of the Desert Sun. "Ranked number one course in the Palm Springs area" was in bold print, with "SilverRock Resort" in small print and "La Guinta" in even smaller print. He feels more emphasis should be on "La Guinta" because the smaller print implies the City is a subordinate in the area. Council Member Kirk stated he doesn't think the advertisement needs to include Palm Springs since the Desert Sun is a local newspaper. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Osborne to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.