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2008 11 25 CCCity Council agendas are available on the City's web page @ www.la-quinta.org CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STUDY SESSION ROOM 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008 - 5:00 P.M. Adjourned meeting of the City Council for the purpose of meeting jointly with the Planning Commission/Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Historic Preservation Commission Investment Advisory Board Community Services Commission CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Council Members: Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, and Mayor Adolph PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. Please watch the timing device on the podium. Joint City Council/Commission Agenda 1 November 25, 2008 STUDY SESSION Joint Session - Planning Commission/ALRC - 5:00 p.m. Roll Call: Planning Commissioners: Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson ALRC Members: Arnold, Fitzpatrick, and Rooker 1-A. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WATER CONSERVATION AND LANDSCAPING, WHITEWATER CHANNEL TRAIL, DESIGN GUIDELINES, AND TURF USAGE. Joint Session - Historic Preservation Commission - 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Redmon, Sharp, Wilbur, Wright, and Chairperson Puente 1-B. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A LA QUINTA HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST BROCHURE AND THE UPCOMING STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE. Joint Session - Investment Advisory Board - 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Commissioners: Deniel, Moulin, Park, Rassi, and Chairperson Ross 1-C. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD. Joint Session - Community Services Commission - 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Commissioners: Biegel, Brodsky, Darroch, Fitzpatrick, Gassman, Quill, and Chairman Leidner 1-D. DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF JOINT INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. ADJOURNMENT Joint City Council/Commission Agenda 2 November 25, 2008 The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on December 2, 2008, commencing with closed session at 3:00 p.m. and open session at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Veronica J. Montecino, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the adjourned La Quinta City Council Joint Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2008, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78-495 Calle Tampico and on the bulletin boards at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas and 78-630 Highway 111, on November 21, 2008. DATED: November 21, 2008 c),10-��dLn VERONICA J. MONTECINO, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Joint City Council/Commission Agenda 3 November 25, 2008 STUDY SESSION: I -A T-itit Ot QUM& MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Honorable Members of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Director/. DATE: November 25, 2008 SUBJECT: 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 Water Conservation and Landscaping, Whitewater Channel Trail, Design Guidelines, and Turf Usage The purpose of this memorandum is to identify discussion items for the upcoming City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee joint meeting to be held November 25, 2008. Staff recently solicited Commissioner and Committee members and received several responses. The following items are being brought forward for discussion at the joint meeting: PLANNING COMM/SS/ON. Water Conservation and Landscaoi Approximately one year ago, La Quinta enacted new landscaping water efficiency standards, which are designed to minimize potable water consumption. Though most of the standards are derived from a model ordinance provided by the Coachella Valley Water District, additional standards were established that address water features and maximum allowance of turf. Planning Commissioners would like to discuss with the City Council the possibility of increasing water conservation measures as well as discussing implementation of a green and sustainable program into the City's General Plan. Whitewater Channel Trail The City's General Plan identifies a Class 1 Bicycle Trail along the Whitewater Channel. Community and regional interest in implementing this trail continues to grow. City staff recently met with Indio staff regarding their plans for implementing a trail along the segment of the Whitewater Channel within their community. Currently, the Coachella Valley Recreation and Parks District is conducting a feasibility study for the development of three regional trails, one of them being the Whitewater Channel trail. Planning Commissioners would like to discuss with City Council the possibility of implementing the trail from Point Happy to the easterly City limits, which may include combining efforts with the City of Indio to extend the trail further east. An aerial map is attached for reference (Attachment 1). Other items brought forth by the Planning Commissioners include: • Annexation of the Vista Santa Rosa Sphere of Influence; • Parks acreage ratio and potential for partnering for a regional park; • La Quinta Entry Monuments; • Pedestrian and bike connectivity and safe routes to school; • Dust control requirements for all projects in excess of one acre in size. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE. Design Guidelines Recently, Architecture and Landscape Review Committee (ALRC) members have expressed to staff an interest in establishing more descriptive and definitive design guidelines for specific areas of the community. The ALRC would like to discuss with the Planning Commission and City Council the potential of revising existing design guidelines for the Village and Cove areas as well as establishing guidelines for Washington Street and Highway 1 1 1 commercial areas. Turf Usage ALRC members have recently expressed concern with the limitations being placed upon the use of turf and would like to discuss with the Planning Commission and City Council the use of turf in landscape design. Committee members have expressed concern with the outright reduction and even elimination of turf from landscapes versus better design. Other items brought forth by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee include: • Requiring additional drawings to be included applications, such as street elevations; • Procedure for review of final landscaping plans; • Utilization of architectural consulting services applications prior to ALRC and PC consideration. Attachment: 1. Aerial map in the materials provided with for review and comment on Fill %V4 "7.7.1::-x �iln4. J:cS:' ... a x •�+r, u ti�r C� O 4 4 Qgb& STUDY SESSION: I-B MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Honorable Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Directo , DATE: November 25, 2008 SUBJECT: Discussion of Matters of Joint Interest to the Members of the City Council and Historic Preservation Commission Including but not Limited to a La Quinta Historical Points of Interest Brochure and the Upcoming State Historic Preservation Conference The purpose of this memorandum is to identify discussion items for the upcoming City Council and Historic Preservation Commission joint meeting to be held November 25, 2008. Staff recently solicited Historic Preservation Commissioners (HPC) and received several responses. The following two items are being brought forward for discussion at the joint meeting: La Quinta Historical Points of Interest Brochure For the past few years, the HPC has discussed the possibility of developing a brochure or map that would identify and briefly describe historic landmarks and features in La Quinta. Examples of landmarks and features could include the La Quinta Resort, Cove casitas, the ancient Lake Cahuilla water line in the southern area, Hacienda Del Gato, etc. The Community Services Department has produced maps for public art and bicycle pathways. Staff is suggesting that a similar approach be taken with this proposal. The HPC would like to discuss with City Council the potential of developing a brochure or map in the near term. Upcoming State Historic Preservation Conference The next annual State Historic Preservation Conference will be held in Palm Springs, April 16 - 19, 2009. These conferences typically include mobile workshops and meetings that highlight the area where the conference is held. The HPC would like to discuss with the City Council the opportunity to include the La Quinta Museum, La Quinta Resort and possibly other local historic locations for consideration during this conference. Other items brought forth by HPC members include: • Historic Context Statement • Demolition permit requirement • Museum update and status of Manager assisting with curator efforts STUDY SESSION: /— e C&�t44a" Iu.0iu(. - : M . ul TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Honorable Chairman and Members of the Investment Advisory Board FROM: John M. Falconer, Finance Director DATE: November 25, 2008 SUBJECT: Dicussion of Matters of Joint Interest with the Investment Advisory Board The purpose of this memorandum is to identify several discussion items for the City Council and Investment Advisory Board joint meeting. The list of items was obtained through recent consultation with these members. 1. The Investment Advisory Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Council Member Osborne for his years of service on both the City Council and the Investment Advisory Board (IAB). The IAB would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mayor Adolph and Council Member Sniff to their reappointments and congratulate Kristy Franklin to her appointment as Council member. 2. The IAB would like to reiterate the strategies stated within the Investment Policy; safety, liquidity and yield, in that order of importance. 3. Beginning in October, the Treasurer has only been investing in Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and U.S. Treasury Bills. During this time, the Treasurer has invested $28 million in U.S. Treasury Bills that are earning an average of 1 %. The Treasurer could invest in other investments that earn more interest, but based on the current market conditions, has elected not to do so at this time. The Treasurer plans to continue to invest in LAIF and U.S. Treasury Bills as other investments mature. STUDY SESSION: s F`y OF Tt1f'� TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Honorable Chairman and Members of the Community Services Commission FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Directoro< DATE: November 25, 2008 1%% SUBJECT: Joint Meeting Discussion Items The purpose of this memorandum is to identify several discussion items for the City Council and Community Services Commission joint meeting. The list of items was obtained through recent consultation with these members. Future Land Acquisition for Sports Fields The Community Services Commission would like to discuss the need to purchase property for future sports fields. This is an important issue based on the growing demand and the use of current playing fields. A forty (40) acre site is requested for the future growth and demands for sports fields. Sports Field Renovation and Use The Community Services Commission would like to discuss the Sports Complex Renovation, a collaborative effort to upgrade the facility with funding support from the City and the Desert Sands Unified School District. The Sports Complex Rehabilitation Plan will go to the City Council soon for consideration. Staff is working with sports organizations to relocate children from La Quinta Park to the Colonel Paige Middle School after school during the week and on Saturdays. Once the property is rezoned, the Community Services Commission would like the City Council to consider lighting the fields to provide additional use at this facility. Improvements to the Cove Hiking Trails and the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve Master plans have been developed for both of these projects and work has begun to improve signage at both sites. The La Quinta Cove Hiking Assessment recommends improved trail conditions and parking. Staff is working with the Coachella Valley Water District and the Bureau of Land Management for encroachment permits to make the changes recommended in the assessment. The Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve will have plant identification signs and a new DG trail adjacent to the fence line along Avenida Montezuma. Areas that have been former roadways or exhibit soil compaction in the preserve will need to be re - vegetated to return areas to their natural state. Continued Support for Art in Public Places Cultural Programs and Services The Art in Public Places Program and the Cultural Programs and Services supported by the City through the Community Services Department, La Quinta Arts Foundation, and the La Quinta Historical Society are important to the quality of life for many La Quinta residents. The Community Services Commission wishes to thank the City Council for their ongoing and continued support of art and culture in our community. Design Plan for the Whitewater Channel The approved Community Services Master Plan outlines the public interest in off road trail corridors for biking and walking. The City is working with the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District and other cities to evaluate the feasibility of a linear trail along the Whitewater Channel. Although the feasibility study is expected to be completed in January 2009, a detailed design plan is needed to identify the scope of work and the costs associated with this project. Off Leash Dog Park in the Cove Area Dog owners in the community are requesting another off leash Dog Park located in the Cove area. The Commission and staff would like to explore the potential for another Dog Park located in the south area.