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2007 10 23 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION JOINT MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 23, 2007 A special joint meeting of the La Quinta City Council/Commissions/ Board/Committees was called to order at the hour of 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Adolph, who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT -- None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed STUDY SESSION - None PLANNING COMMISSION AND ALRC 1. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE VILLAGE STRATEGIC PLAN. CVWD LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE, AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners: Barrows, Engle, Quill, . Chairman Alderson ABSENT: None (one vacancy) PRESENT: ALRC Members: Arnold, Bobbitt, Fitzpatrick ABSENT: None Joint City Council/Commission Meeting 2 October 23, 2007 Chairman Alderson questioned the process of the appointment of commissioners. Council Member Henderson stated language will be added to the code to include advertising outside the city for particular commissions; Council Member Sniff stated particularly for the Historic Preservation Commission. Water Efficiency Standards The following issues were discussed relating to water conservation: Extensive use of water fountains Seasonal dust control measures Color coating Construction dust control Mass grading of large developments Village Str<:tef'ic Plan Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report. The .following issues were discussed: Crosswalk locations on Calle Tampico Traffic and speed limits on Calle Tampico Pedestrian accessibility to Old Town La Quinta from across Calle Tampico Signage for pedestrians from Embassy Suites Hotel to Old Town La Quinta Installation of diagonal crosswalks at intersections Shaded seating for pedestrians Parking and accessibility of stores Subterranean parking Directional signs from Highway 111 CVWD Landscaping Ordinance The following issues were discussed relating to landscaping: Volunteer participation Increase of water rates to curtail excess water use Permit process Amount of water in resort lakes Activity in large bodies of water Use of water features Run-off water Joint City Council/Commission Meeting 3 October 23, 2007 The City Council meeting was recessed. The City Council meeting was reconvened. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CURATION STUDY. PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Puente and Sharp Redmon, Wright, and Chairperson Wilbur Due to a lack of quorum, no meeting was held of the Historic Preservation Commission. Planning Director Johnson reviewed the staff report. Curation Study Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report. The following issues were discussed relating to the curation study: Storage box size of artifacts Type of artifacts (pottery, fish bones and sea shells) The need for a complete curation study The value of the past for the present Museum mural size Security of items and storage of artifacts in personal residences Involvement of local Indian tribes Brochure for cultural sites in the City of La Quinta Items to be displayed in the museum Review of exhibits by the Historic Preservation Commission Commissioner Sharp conveyed his disappointment of the approval of certain public art displays. The City Council meeting was recessed. The City Council meeting was reconvened. Joint City Council/Commission Meeting 4 October 23, 2007 INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD 1-C. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD. PRESENT: Board Members Rassi and Ross, ABSENT: Moulin, Park, and Chairperson Deniel Due to a lack of quorum, no meeting was held of the Investment Advisory Board. The following issues were discussed: Investment Plan LAIF amount Consideration of a CDAR program Concept of professional money management The City Council meeting was recessed. The City Council meeting was reconvened. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION I- "' 1-D.' DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. . ,.,. PRESE~JT:" Commissione~s Brodsky, Chairman Weber Commissioner Long Gassman, Leidner, Quill, Sylk, ABSENT: Chairman Weber stated staff has prepared a good overview of the matters discussed by the Commission this year. The Commission has reviewed input . from the community which indicated they are happy with the direction the City is going; stated staff is essential in the success of receiving positive feedback from the community; and surveys and studies demonstrate the need of additional open space and trails. The following issues were discussed: Overuse of the soccer facility Joint City Council/Commission Meeting 5 October 23, 2007 Improvement of soccer field conditions Spare parts for the water feature at La Quinta Park Joint Use Agreement Commissioner Gassman stated it has been a privilege to serve on the commission and can be proud of the following projects: Community Services Master Plan, bike paths, and art in public places; citizens are proud to be La Quintans; stated the Commission has worked with the sports field use; discussed land acquisition for open space; conducted outreach with CVPRD; and thanked the Council for their support. Commissioner Brodsky stated he is not clear on one area regarding juvenile delinquency as it is very troubling to him; stated the City is seeing more graffiti due to moving families from Los Angeles area, and has spoken to the police who recommended it be covered up immediately; stated merchants may not be aware of the graffiti hotline. Commissioner Quill conveyed her appreciation to serve on the Commission; stated she can bring more to the commission as a long-time resident and another woman. Commissioner Leidner stated he is beginning his third term and has seen a tremendous amount of changes within Commission's area of jurisdiction, including putting together the Master Plan; survey of the community, which has made it an exciting adventure; commented on the blending of the Cultural Arts Commission and the Parks Commission; and stated there is an amazing amount of information from staff. Commissioner Sylk stated direction is set with the Master Plan; sports fields not enough to meet the demand; there is a need to add open space and trails; stated the Commission works as a team; ,stated this is the first Commission that has actually visited each sports field, park and art in public places, and walked the trails, which enables the Commission to review matters presented; suggested the City provide a list of items to take in the event of an evacuation during an emergency. Discussion continued on the following topics: Arrest, restitution, and punishment of vandals. Bike path at the White Water Channel Need for a second meeting per month Outstanding Commission representation at community functions Joint City Council/Commission Meeting 6 October 23, 2007 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Adolph adjourned the meeting upon consensus.