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2000 06 20 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 20, 2000 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Pe~a. PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pefia ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT- None CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(D) concerning threatened litigation for Public Hearing Item No. 1 on the City Council Agenda. 2. Public Employment - City Manager - pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. Mayor Pe~a led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ~ Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of May 10, 2000, as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Perkins ABSTAINING. City Council Minutes 2 June 20, 2000 MOTION ~ It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of June 6, 2000, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCI:MI:NTS - None PRFSFNTATIONS - None WRITTFN CORRFSPONDFNCF - None CONSFNT CA! FNDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JUNE 20, 2000. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED APRIL 30, 2000. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED APRIL 30, 2000. 4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-63) 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-64) 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-65) 7. APPROVAL TO PREPARE AND ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DESIGN PROFESSIONALS REGARDING THE COVE MINI PARK EXPANSION (EISENHOWER PARK), PROJECT NO. 2000-02. City Council Minutes 3 June 20, 2000 8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29702, KSL DESERT RESORTS, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66) 9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29457-1, RANCHO LA QUINTA, T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-67) 10. APPROVAL OF A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2000-63 through 2000-67 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-112. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INVESTMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001. Finance Director Falconer presented the staff report. Council Member Perkins stated he was pleased with the changes in LAIF percentages. Council Member Henderson was concerned that the City not go overboard on cutting the LAIF percentages. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Falconer confirmed the modifications will change the way the City's funds are invested. Council complimented staff and the Investment Advisory Board on a job well done. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001. City Council Minutes 4 June 20, 2000 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-68 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF CITY MARKETING PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001. Management Analyst Wilson presented the staff report. Council Member Sniff stated he was pleased with the changes but suggested five to six television spots of varying lengths instead of three to four 30-second spots. He also noted the Civic Center grand opening is to be handled by the Community Services Department. Doug Yavanian, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, of KSL Desert Resorts, suggested a cooperative advertising effort between the City and KSL for maximum return on funds. He also suggested forming a marketing committee consisting of representatives of the City, Chamber of Commerce, and businesses such as KSL to discuss their individual marketing activity. He said KSL is also prepared to work with the City on encouraging film and commercial productions within La Quinta. Scott Kiner, of Kiner/Goodsell Advertising, confirmed the television spots can be increased to four or five spots and noted using a one-minute format may be a way to distinguish the City's commercials. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Kiner stated such a change should not have a significant impact on the costs of production because the commercials would simply be edited differently. Council Member Henderson stated she was pleased with the changes in the marketing plan and supported forming a marketing committee. She was not impressed with the rack card idea and noted the City's name is already on cards provided by KSL and the Chamber. Mr. Kiner stated he was not opposed to a marketing committee or a cooperative advertising effort with KSL, noting that KSL was showcased in last year's infomercials and he thanked them for their assistance during the filming. Council Member Adolph stated he felt Kiner/Goodsell had picked up on Council's wishes in concept and he agreed all the entities should work together in their marketing efforts. City Council Minutes 5 June 20, 2000 Mayor Pe~a was pleased with the changes in the marketing plan and agreed with Council Member Henderson regarding the rack cards. He also supported forming a marketing committee. Council Member Sniff stated he felt it's important for the marketing plan to remain the Council's and not be micro-managed by a marketing committee. He was willing to try it but did not want to change the basic marketing plan. Council Member Henderson said she believe a marketing committee would act as a clearinghouse for ideas and would not impact the City's marketing plan. Mr. Kiner distributed comments received from merchants relative to last year's Shop/Dine La Quinta program and stated he felt a Dine La Quinta program should be retained. Council Member Henderson noted people occasionally still request the discount cards and stated she would be willing to revisit the idea at a later time. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Marketing Plan for FY 2000/2001 (total proposed marketing budget is $251,500 City Marketing Plan prepared by Kiner/Goodsell Advertising budget is $217,300). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-113. Council concurred to direct staff to agendize the issue of forming a marketing committee and the purchase of a new "Gamby" costume on a future agenda. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESIDENTIAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE RATE PROGRAM. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz stated requests for a Residential Energy Assistance Rate Program originated at the Senior Center. Council Member Sniff asked if the program is related to rate averaging. Ms. Horvitz responded not to her knowledge. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz stated the program has been established in Indio and Coachella. Council Member Perkins voiced support for the program. In response to Mayor Pefia, Ms. Horvitz confirmed the United Way of Imperial County will train volunteers and staff on preparation of the forms and reports. City Council Minutes 6 June 20, 2000 Mayor Pe~a was concerned about staff time involved and any liability the City might be exposed to due to the requirement to provide tax records. Ms. Horvitz stated other senior centers have reported little impact as a result of time involved in preparing applications. Council Member Sniff felt the concern is more of a confidentiality issue and how the records would be safeguarded. Council Member Adolph replied he understood the applications would be forwarded to Imperial Irrigation District and that they would be responsible for the information. Mayor Pe~a stated he was willing to try it and review it in six months. Council Member Henderson stated she did not have a problem participating in the program. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City of La Quinta's participation in the Residential Energy Assistance Rate Program and authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the United Way of Imperial County. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-114. Council Member Sniff requested a report back in a few months regarding the amount of activity. 4. CONSIDERATION OF BRONZE RELIEF MAP DETAILS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS ARTWORK PROJECT. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Sandy Swan, 78-725 Avenida La Fonda, reviewed the map with original incorporation boundaries and current City boundaries. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Swan advised the relief map will have rounded edges and the flat portion will be approximately ~A inch thick. Council Member Sniff preferred the larger map. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Swan stated she would try to match the steel post base with the color of the existing campus entrance columns. City Council Minutes 7 June 20, 2000 Council Member Sniff suggested a shade structure over the relief map to shield it from heat. Council concurred to consider some type of covering in the future. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Swan explained the powder coat on the base is similar to the finish on patio furniture and will minimize maintenance. Council Member Perkins supported the larger map size with a powder coat on the base. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Swan confirmed the relief map will be based on the latest map available and that the incorporated boundaries will be delineated on the map. Mayor Pe~a stated he preferred the larger map with the original incorporation boundaries since it is going in the historical plaza. He felt it would provide a reference as to where the City began and that something could be added later on to show the progression of growth. Council Member Henderson noted La Quinta is a young community and stated she felt the existing boundaries would be more inclusive. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve Proposal #2 for the bronze relief map to be located in the Civic Center Campus, and establish a budget amount of $34,776.31 plus $317.86 for the powder coat and authorize the City Manager to execute an Art Purchase Agreement with the artist. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-115. 5. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 2000/2001 WORK PLAN. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report. Council Member Henderson suggested increasing the fiscal commitment under Community Unity to provide additional funds for the community picnic. A brief discussion ensued regarding the use of banners, etc. to promote attendance at the community picnic. Council Member Sniff supported increasing the amount to $2,000. City Council Minutes 8 June 20, 2000 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to approve the Community Services Commission's 2000/2001 Work Plan as amended (increasing fiscal commitment for Community Unity to $2,000 ). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-116. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT THE PHASE VI A, B, C, AND D IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 98-19, WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2000-1. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt confirmed the street and sewer improvements will be coordinated with the under-grounding improvements to avoid tearing up the streets twice. He stated the sidewalks will be ADA compliant. Council Member Adolph asked what can be done to avoid having work stop once it has started as has happened on the Jefferson Street project. Mr. Vogt advised a contractor can start and stop a job as long as the deadline is met. He noted the City's only control would be liquidated damages at the end of the project. He stated if the City were to start supervising the work it would release the contractor of liability. Council Member Adolph voiced concern about awarding Granite Construction the contract and wanted them to be made aware how concerned Council is about what is happening on Jefferson Street and does not want it to happen on this project. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS, ESTABLISHING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF LA QUINTA TO THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PHASE VI A, B, C, AND D IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 98-19, WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2000-1. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-69 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 9 June 20, 2000 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR CIP PROJECT NO. 98-18, COVE OASIS/LAKE CAHUILLA TRAIL HEAD IMPROVEMENTS. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt advised Phase I includes a trash can similar to those used at the shade structures on Bear Creek Bike Path. Council Member Adolph stated he felt the proposed improvements would provide a good base and did not have a problem moving forward with it. He noted, however, there's been some discussion about a municipal golf course in this area and he was not sure how this project would affect it. Council Member Sniff suggested the plaque wording be changed to "These palm trees were donated in honor of the Hammer Family." Council concurred. Mayor Pe~a stated he shares Council Member Adolph's concerns about the effect this project might have on a future golf course. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to approve the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate and authorize staff to advertise CIP Project No. 98-18, Cove Oasis/Lake Cahuilla Trail Head Improvements for bid and modify the language on the memorial plaque to read, "These palm trees were donated in honor of the Hammer Family" and the date. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-117. 8. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO JACOBSSON ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA LOGO ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT NO. 98-05, CITY ENTRANCE MONUMENTS. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. In response to Council Member Sniff, Senior Engineer Freeland explained how the gold ring would be attached and distributed a sample of the material. City Council Minutes 10 June 20, 2000 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to authorize an appropriation of $3,600 from the Art in Public Places Fund 701-000-255-210 to provide sufficient funding for Change Order No. 6 and approve Contract Change Order No. 6 with Jacobsson Construction to provide and install a metallic gold laminated ring to the outside face of the outer ring of the monument signs for Project 98-05, City Entrance Monuments, in an amount not to exceed $4,650. Council Member Adolph was concerned about the sign being too colorful and felt painting it first might be a good idea to see how it's going to look. Council Member Sniff felt the gold ring would help the appearance of the sign and complete the seal. Council Member Henderson stated she also felt the gold ring would help. Mayor Pe~a stated he was inclined to try the paint to see how it looks before moving forward with the metallic ring. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph and Mayor Pe~a voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-118. STUDY SFSSION - None RFPORTS AND INFORMATIONAl ITFMS CVAG Human and Community Services Committee -- Council Member Henderson reported the committee representatives have been touring animal shelters and looking at the possibility of one animal shelter facility to serve the entire Valley that would be administered as an independent JPA. CVAG Executive Committee -- Mayor Pe~a reminded Council the General Assembly dinner meeting will be held June 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Indian Wells Tennis Stadium. The Executive Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. at which time there will be a presentation by the local Indian Tribes on the gaming issue. All other reports were noted and filed. City Council Minutes 11 June 20, 2000 DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. City Manager Genovese expressed appreciation to several staff members for their efforts during the emergency closure of City Hall on June 16, 2000. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Council Member Sniff asked to have an item agendized for the next Council meeting regarding the current status of the City's campaign contribution limits. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to the Financing Authority meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to Closed Session (as delineated on Page 1) to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Antoinette Ferguson asked why the fountain in the City's entrance monument at the west end of the City is not working. Mayor Pe~a responded that the water has not been turned on pending resolution of a problem with CalTrans at that location. PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING FESTIVAL GROUNDS, PARKING LOTS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLASSROOM BUILDING, AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES ON 28.33 _+ ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 47 AND AVENUE 48. APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION. City Council Minutes 12 June 20, 2000 Council Member Adolph and Mayor Peffa abstained due to potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Planning Manager di Iorio presented the staff report and advised of three additional exhibits. The additional exhibits consisted of an Addendum to the Environmental Checklist to be substituted for the Checklist in the staff report, a set of revised resolutions, and a list of four proposed changes to Condition Nos. 60, 62A, 65, and 69. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:06 p.m. Frank Delany, 3801 University Avenue, Riverside, attorney for the La Quinta Arts Foundation made a brief statement indicating the Arts Foundation is in agreement with the proposed changes to the Conditions of Approval, with the exception of proposed condition 62A. He also requested the opportunity to make rebuttal comments at the conclusion of the opponents' presentations. Susan Francis, Executive Director of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, outlined the activities planned for the site and distributed a handout to Council entitled "Planned On-site Museum and Gallery Uses" (received and marked for identification as Exhibit No. 4). She noted the Arts Foundation currently has no space for museums and galleries. Kay Wolff, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, President of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, reviewed the school and classroom activities that qualify the Arts Foundation for the permitted use and distributed the following handouts: Children's On-site School/Classroom Uses, Artist On-site School/Classroom Activities, and Adult On-site School/Classroom Activities, (all received and marked for identification as Exhibit Nos. 5 through 7 respectively). She urged Council to approve the project. Gerald Perschetz, 52-015 Avenida Martinez, spoke in support of the project. Fred Wolff, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, commented on the materials that were submitted by the opponents to the project. He stated he felt they were unnecessarily inflammatory and he urged Council to approve the project. Michelle Kline, 49-100 Tango Court, spoke in favor of allowing the property to be developed for the Arts Foundation use. Don Grousell, 48-217 Calle Floristas, supported both the Arts Foundation staff and the project. City Council Minutes 13 June 20, 2000 Robert Ready, 48-241 Calle Floristas, stated he felt use of the church parking lot for anything other than religious purposes is grounds for revocation of its public use permit. He also noted various areas of the proposed project have increased considerably since the opponents' initial petition. He did not believe the applicant has proved the requested use comes within Table 9-1 (Permitted Uses in Residential Districts) and felt the CEQA requirements have not been met. He believed the mitigation measures are inadequate and have not been incorporated into the Specific Plan. He stated all regulations must be uniform for each class or use of land throughout each zone in the City. He did not feel the necessary findings can be made and stated the opponents will contest the project in court if it's approved. He further asked that the City not permit any applicant activity on the parcel until the opponents' legal rights have been exhausted. Helen Ready, 48-241 Calle Floristas, questioned the results of the noise study and stated she felt the characteristics of sound at the park do not compare to the sounds anticipated at the "fairground." She voiced concern about potential contamination of the Laguna de la Paz lake by oil and gas leaking from vehicles in the parking lots. She believed the facility's expected attendance levels are overly-intensive activity on residential land and felt denial of the project would protect the City's General Plan and Zoning Code. Joseph Ferguson, 48-239 Calle Floristas, stated he agreed with the comments of Mr. Robert Ready. Charles Terry, 321 N. Willow Spring, Encinitas, of Douglas Eilar & Associates, stated the noise analysis, prepared by his firm, includes monitoring of last year's Arts Festival as well as consideration of the anticipated activities at the new facility. He then reviewed the City's noise ordinance limitations for noise- sensitive areas and advised that with mitigation measures incorporated into the project there's no evidence from which they can conclude that the off-site noise levels will exceed the applicable City noise standards. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:47 p.m. Ms. di Iorio advised staff concurs with the conclusions of the noise study and other studies presented. Council Member Henderson stated the additions to the Specific Plan and additional conditions provided in the Conditions of Approval have addressed her concerns. City Council Minutes 14 June 20, 2000 Council Member Perkins stated he was prepared to move forward with the project. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff stated he felt the concerns of the project have been mitigated and he supported moving forward. Council Member Perkins stated he felt the Council must do what is best for the majority of City residents and added he is not swayed by threats. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2000-394 PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-042 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2000-048 (LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION). It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2000-70 as amended (adding to noise section of the environmental assessment and to the Mitigation Monitoring Report that "the southerly two rows of the artist parking shall be vacated no later than 10 p.m.", and "that no amplified sound shall occur after 10 p.m." The motion carried with Council Member Adolph and Mayor Pe~a ABSTAINING. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2000-048 TO ALLOW A VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT (LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to adopt Resolution No. 2000-71 as amended. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph and Mayor Pe~a ABSTAINING. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-042 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION PROJECT, INCLUDING FESTIVAL GROUNDS, FOUNDATION BUILDING, PARKING LOTS, AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 47 AND AVENUE 48 (LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION). City Council Minutes 15 June 20, 2000 It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2000-72 as amended (adding to Condition No. 60, "Also under this table right- hand column, Time for Removal, 2nd row shall be amended to comply with the Zoning Code and require removal within seven days"; adding to Condition No. 62 subsection "A" as follows: "The applicant agrees to be bound by any amendment to the City's Sign Ordinance"; modifying Condition No. 65 to remove "either by temporary mobile light poles", "wherever possible", and the last two sentences; and adding to Condition No. 69 following ...shall be submitted "within thirty days of approval of the Specific Plan for review and approval by the City Council". Motion carried with Council Member Adolph and Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. 2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ALTERNATIVES. Community Development Director Jerry Herman presented a brief staff report and recommended that this matter be continued to the meeting of August 15, 2000. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:12 p.m. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Pena declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:13 p.m. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the public hearing on General Plan Land Use Alternatives to August 15, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-119. 3. PUBLIC HEARING ON LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1, FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001. Public Works Director/City Engineer Chris Vogt introduced the staff report and advised that the number of dwelling units have increased over FY 1999/2000 by 265 units. In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tern Sniff, he advised the actual assessment per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) has not changed from the previous year's rate of $35.60/EDU. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:13 p.m. There being no members of the public wishing to speak the PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED by the Mayor at 8:16 p.m. City Council Minutes ] 6 June 20, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 (Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-73 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29586 - A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 8.58 ACRES INTO TWO MULTI-FAMILY LOTS AND FOUR LETTERED LOTS LOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE 50 AND WEST OF WASHINGTON STREET AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF AVENIDA LOS VERDES IN DUNA LA QUINTA. APPLICANT: CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. Mayor Pe~a abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Sniff presiding, declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:20 p.m. Marty Butler, 44180 Ocotillo, La Quinta, representing the applicant spoke in favor of the application. Council Member Adolph complimented the applicant on the quality of the retaining wall for the project. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:28 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE 50 AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF AVENIDA LOS VERDES IN DUNA LA QUINTA (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29586 - CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-74 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. City Council Minutes 17 June 20, 2000 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28409 - A REQUEST FOR A SECOND ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION OF 19 LOTS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS ON 9.15 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND WEST OF THE YUCATAN PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD. APPLICANTS: CHARLES MURPHY AND LYNN KUNKLE. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:32 p.m. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:33 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SECOND ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28409 FOR A 19-LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND MISCELLANEOUS LETTERED LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 9.15 ACRES (CHARLES MURPHY AND LYNN KUNKLE). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-75 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIFIC PLAN 97-029, AMENDMENT NO. 2, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 97-002, AMENDMENT NO. 2 - A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE SIGN REGULATIONS, ALLOW CAR DISPLAY RACKS, AND OTHER MAJOR CHANGES AND APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN REGARD TO DEFINITIONS. APPLICANT: STAM KO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Community Development Director Jerry Herman presented the staff report and advised, since the last public hearing, staff has met with the applicant regarding their request to have shade structures, manufacturer's tent sales and balloons permitted at the Auto Center. The Mayor dectared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:35 p.m. Chris Clark, representing Stamko Development Company, stated the major concern of the applicant and the tenants of the Auto Mall is with the lack of identification signs on the buildings. She asked to have wall signs approved for all four sides of the buildings. She stated the staff recommendation for balloons City Council Minutes 18 June 20, 2000 to be a maximum size of two feet is not what the tenants have indicated they need for proper impact and asked that balloons be approved at a maximum of three feet. Ms. Clark introduced the principals of the Kia, Nissan and Chrysler/Dodge City dealerships. Dan Jacobbson, 78925 Viiieta Drive, La Quinta, representing Jacobbson Management and Construction Engineers for the Auto Center, spoke in favor of permitting all of the sales devices requested, stating they are essential to the success of any auto mall. Dave Stark, representing the Kia dealership, requested approval of increased sign area and marketing devices such as balloons, banners, pennants and manufacturer's tents. He said these are essential if the dealers in La Quinta are to be competitive with auto malls in other local areas. Lucia Moran, P. O. Box 1305, La Quinta, spoke in favor of permitting the requests for additional signs and the requested marketing devices. Mark Moran, P. O. Box 1305, also spoke in favor of helping the Auto Center tenants to be successful by granting the amendments to the Specific Plan. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 9:24 p.m. Council Member Perkins stated he feels it is important to understand the City has something akin to a marketing partnership with the auto dealers. He agreed the entrance signs are ineffective and said he has a problem allowing signs on all four (4) sides of the buildings but does not object to the interior directional signs. Council Member Henderson expressed concern that a domino effect may be created along Highway 111 by permitting this degree of signage. She said she has no problem with the four wall signs or the interior signs and she agrees the entrance monument signs need to be improved. The use of balloons and pennants were of concern to her. Mayor Pro Tern Sniff stated he can support the requests as long as the banners, pennants and balloons are maintained in "as new" condition. Council Member Adolph spoke regarding what he feels is excessive use of lights at the Auto Center. He also questioned if the wall mounted signs are to be City Council Minutes 19 June 20, 2000 properly shielded and he had a complaint regarding the spot lights which he feels at present are shining directly into the oncoming traffic on Highway 111. He said he can support the four wall-mounted signs and has no problem with the car jacks but would like to see the structural portion of the car jacks screened in some way. He also stated he has no problem with shade structures that blend into the color scheme of the buildings. The flags, banners, and pennants he felt should not be allowed 365 days a year but rather be used for special events only. Council Member Perkins said he feels the use of the tents is not objectionable as long as the number used at each dealership and the length of time is not excessive. Council Member Henderson strongly objected to the requested three-foot in diameter balloons and she agreed that constant use of the pennants is not desirable. The Council agreed by consensus to permit four (4) shade structures that match the dealers building colors and do not exceed 20 feet in height, 20 feet by 30 feet in size will be permitted for each dealer. The Council also agreed that each dealer may have up to four (4) special events for manufacturer sales per calendar year, not to exceed 30 days per event. Manufacturer's tents are permitted for these events with no color or location limitations. Staff was directed to add to the conditions "the 'directional signs' are to be located south of the side entrances to the sites". Kent Sowell, owner of the Dodge City dealership, stated they are selling very expensive automobiles and they need the requested sales tools to be successful. He also expressed concern that they be allowed to maintain enough light at night to protect their lots from vandalism. Tom Kelly, owner of the Nissan dealership, assured the Council the dealers are not wishing to create a carnival or circus atmosphere but they do need to have a "festive" look to draw attention to the Auto Center. Mayor Pro Tem Sniff suggested staff also add language that would require some type of screening of base of the car jacks. City Council Minutes 20 June 20, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPECIFIC PLAN 97-029, AMENDMENT NO. 2 - STAMKO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to adopt Resolution No. 2000-76 as amended. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up Ordinance No. 344 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. ORDINANCE NO. 344 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 97-002 BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND STAMKO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No. 344 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a NOES: Council Member Adolph ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29436 - TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO SUBDIVIDE 75.86 ACRES INTO 169 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS ON PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND EAST OF COACHELLA DRIVE AND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPACING OF LESS THAN 1,200 FEET. APPLICANT: U. S. HOMES CORPORATION. Community Development Director Jerry Herman presented a brief staff report and informed the Council the staff recommends this hearing be continued to the next regular City Council meeting. Mayor Pe~a opened the public hearing at 10:25 p.m. There were no members of the public wishing to speak. City Council Minutes 21 June 20, 2000 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to continue the public hearing on a tentative tract map 29436, General Plan amendment, and specific plan for U. S. Homes Corporation to July 5, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-120. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 8. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF LA QUINTA, AND CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 10:50 p.m. Redevelopment Chairperson Henderson declared the Public Hearing open for the Redevelopment Agency. Peter Larder, representing the Catellus Residential Group thanked Community Development Director Jerry Herman for all his help in working out this agreement. Mary Miller, 44935 Malia Circle, spoke in favor of the project going forward. She stated she hoped the price is maintained as moderate income housing and asked if the existing waiting list for homes will be honored. Redevelopment Consultant Frank Spevacek responded the details need to be finalized but he feels the lists will be honored. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 10:55 p.m. Council Member Adolph stated he feels the terms of the proposed agreement are too costly to the City and therefore, he cannot support it. MOTION o It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve an amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement for Single Family Residential and the Affordable Housing Agreement for Senior Apartments between the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and Catellus Residential Group. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. City Council Minutes 21 June 20, 2000 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to continue the public hearing on a tentative tract map 29436, General Plan amendment, and specific plan for U. S. Homes Corporation to July 5, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-120, JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 8. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF LA QUINTA, AND CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP TO CONSIDER TERMINATION OF TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 10:50 p.m. Redevelopment Chairperson Henderson declared the Public Hearing open for the Redevelopment Agency. Peter Larder, representing the Catellus Residential Group thanked Community Development Director Jerry Herman for all his help in working out this agreement. Mary Miller, 44935 Malia Circle, spoke in favor of the project going forward. She stated she hoped the price is maintained as moderate income housing and asked if the existing waiting list for homes will be honored. Redevelopment Consultant Frank Spevacek responded the details need to be finalized but he feels the lists will be honored. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 10:55 p.m. Council Member Adolph stated he feels the terms of the proposed agreement are too costly to the City and therefore, he cannot support it. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve an amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement for Single Family Residential and the Affordable Housing Agreement for Senior Apartments between the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and Catellus Residential Group. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-120a. City Council Minutes 22 June 20, 2000 9. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF LA QUINTA, AND RECREACTION GROUP OF COMPANIES AND LINC HOUSING TO CONSIDER TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND RECREACTION GROUP OF COMPANIES AND LINC HOUSING. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 11:03 p.m. Community Development Director Jerry Herman recommended the public hearing be continued to the meeting of July 5, 2000. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Adolph to continue the public hearing to consider two Affordable Housing Agreements with RecreAction Group of Companies and LINC Housing to July 5, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-121. Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. The City Council meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to June 27, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California