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2000 08 01 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1, 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 labor negotiators Ski Harrison, Mark Weiss, and John Ruiz regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Meet and Confer Process. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. 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). Mayor Pe~a led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT Patricia Duarte, 53-400 Avenida Carranza, spoke about the need for a sidewalk at the entrance to Truman Elementary and La Quinta Middle Schools at Avenue 50 and Park Avenue. Public Works Director Vogt advised a sidewalk will be installed on the west side of the street. In addition, Rancho La Quinta will be grading and landscaping the east side of the entrance to the school and the City is talking to them about installing a sidewalk there as wel! City Council Minutes 2 August 1, 2000 Jim Collins, 82-204 Highway 111, Indio, asked Council to write a letter to Governor Davis supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and request he withdraw his application to the IJnited States Supreme Court under a "writ of certiorari" to overturn the ADA. He noted this is an urgency issue and that CVAG and Indio have both voted to send letters of support. In response to Council Member Henderson, City Attorney Jenson confirmed it could be added to the agenda as urgency item. Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to add consideration of a letter of support for Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) to the agenda as an urgency item as the item arose after posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-139. William Cain, 52-485 Avenida Rubio, spoke regarding his interactive art proposal for a labyrinth on the Civic Center Campus and asked Council to consider it for the Civic Center Campus or an alternate site at the end of the bike path in Fritz Burns Park. Council Member Henderson suggested it might be considered for the Cove Oasis area. Mayor Pe~a noted the Council has requested some of the art proposals to be brought back for further consideration. Frank Borrman, 78-611 Highway 111, of Simon Motors, stated they received a letter from the City regarding their banners and pennants not being in compliance with zoning regulations. He understood the zoning regulations were amended a few weeks ago for the Auto Centre dealers and asked that the amended regulations be extended to Simon Motors as well. Community Development Director advised the approved amendment was to the La Quinta Auto Center's Specific Plan and noted a similar provision could be included in a Specific Plan for Simon Motors if they wish to prepare one for the City to process. In response to Mr. Borrman, Mayor Pe~a stated the banners and pennants have to be removed until a Specific Plan is submitted and approved. City Council Minutes 3 August 1, 2000 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed (See Page 2 and Page 10 for urgency items added as Business Session Item Nos. 6 and 7.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of July 18, 2000, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM CITY OF TEMECULA REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR A MEDICAL PROCEDURE TO BE PERFORMED IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY THROUGH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS). Building & Safety Director Hartung advised the procedure is somewhat controversial and is being reviewed by the Emergency Room Doctors' Association in September. He recommended no action be taken until the review is complete. Council concurred and directed staff to contact the County's emergency medical system for their input. 2. LETTER FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE "RELAY FOR LIFE." Council concurred to direct staff to schedule a presentation for the August 15 Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pe~a advised he has a conflict of interest with Item Nos. 3, 5, 6, and 11 and asked that they be pulled for separate action. He also asked if the requests for "conditional aoprovals" in Item Nos. 4 and 7 were due to lag time with one of the City's consu~':,:~nts, to which City Manager Genovese responded no. City Council Minutes 4 August 1, 2000 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 1, 2000. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR AN ANIMAL CONTROL/CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER TO ATTEND AN ANIMAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY GIVEN BY THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SPCA IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, AUGUST 9-11 AND AUGUST 14-18, 2000. 3. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 25363-1, CENTURY HOMES. (See separate action below.) 4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 28409, THE ADOBES. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-94) 5. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 23935, CENTURY HOMES. (See separate action below.) 6. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 23935-6, CENTURY HOMES. (See separate action below.) 7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL 29288, FIRST SCHOOL, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-95) 8. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY AT HIGHWAY 111 ASSOCIATED WITH THE WESTERN CITY ENTRANCE MONUMENT LOCATION. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF CITY-WIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 98-15. 10. APPROVAL OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CALLE RONDO CHANNEL LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 98-11A. 11. CONFIRM COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION NO. 69 OF SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-042 LOCATED ON 28.33+ ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 47 AND AVENUE 48. APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION. (See separate action below.) 12. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PLANNING MANAGER TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE 2000 TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 31 THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2000. City Council Minutes 5 August 1, 2000 13. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND PLANNING MANAGER TO ATTEND THE APA 2000 REGION VI CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 16-19, 2000. 14. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CONSULTING SERVICES. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item Nos. 3, 5, 6, and 11 and with Item Nos. 4 and 7 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2000-94 and 2000-95 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-140. Item No. 3 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to accept improvements to Tract 25363-1 (Century Homes) and authorize staff to release security upon receiving warranty security. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-141. Item No. 5 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to accept improvements to Tract 23935 (Century Homes) and authorize staff to release security upon receiving warranty security. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-142. Item No. 6 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to accept improvements to Tract 23935-6 (Century Homes) and authorize staff to release security upon receiving warranty security. Motion carried with Mayor Pefia ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-143. Item No. 11 Council Member Henderson referenced Page 21 of the Specific Plan and suggested under Major and Minor Events that the estimated annual number be eliminated and replaced with a certain annual number. City Attorney Jenson recommended no changes be made to the approved Specific Plan except for changes to bring the text into compliance with the alreadv-approved document. Council concurred. City Council Minutes 6 August 1, 2000 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to confirm that the applicant (La Quinta Arts Foundation) has complied with Condition No. 69 of Specific Plan 2000-042. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph and Mayor Pefia ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-144. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. Robert Tyler, 44-215 Viiieta Drive, stated he would be happy to accept reappointment. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to appoint Robert Tyler to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for a four-year term effective July 1, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-145. 2. CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2000. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to appoint Council Member Henderson as the voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting and Council Member Adolph as the alternate. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-146. 3. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INSTALL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FRITZ BURNS PARK FENCE REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT NO. 98-16. Mayor Pe~a abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. City Council Minutes 7 August 1, 2000 Council Member Henderson noted the minimum for sole source negotiations is $25,000 and asked that staff bring the policy back for possible increase and peripheral type of conditions. Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to appropriate an additional $51,585.38 from RDA Project Area No. 1 Fund toward the Fritz Burns Park Fence Rehabilitation Improvement Project No. 98-16 and approve the revised project budget and award a contract in the amount of $93,316.40 to Quality Fence Company, Inc. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-147. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT COVE OASIS/LAKE CAHUILLA TRAIL, PROJECT NO. 98-18. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to appropriate an additional $50,217.55 from RDA Project Area No. 1 Fund toward the Cove Oasis/Lake Cahuilla Trail Improvements, Project No. 98-18, approve the revised project budget, and award a contract in the amount of $146,157 to Seto Construction, Inc. to construct Project No. 98-18, Cove Oasis/Lake Cahuilla Trailhead Improvements, as defined within the base bid area. Council Member Henderson asked if there was a consensus to have the layout brought back to see if the labyrinth artwork proposal would fit into a future phase of the project. Council concurred. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-148. 5. CONSIDERATION OF A RESPONSE TO CVAG'S REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF INTEREST FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS. Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report. City Manager Genovese advised the draft letter will be amended to include the associated cost of animal control. City Council Minutes 8 August 1, 2000 Mayor Pe~a questioned using "campus" in the name. Council Member Adolph understood the purpose was to make the facility more user friendly and eliminate the "jail" effect. He felt the Desert Hot Springs and Indio facilities should be upgraded and retained because of growth. Council Member Henderson understood those facilities would be kept as satellite facilities. Council Member Sniff preferred using "shelter" in the name instead of "campus" and voiced the following questions. Does the cost include land and offsite improvements and how will operational costs be assessed? Who will own and operate the facility? Will the current facilities be upgraded and would upgrading the current facilities be more cost effective? Will a feasibility study be done to determine the size and is there a better solution? Will it affect the City's current fee structure and who will pay for the consultants and architects? How many animals will the shelter accommodate and will it be built for growth? He questioned why the City should invest funds into a mid-valley facility if the Indio facility remains functional and closer? He felt CVAG should provide verifiable projections as to current and future needs. Mayor Pe~a said he understood the purpose of establishing a committee is to address all such questions. Council Member Henderson stated she has toured the "state-of°the-art" facility in Moreno Valley and she agreed there are a lot of questions for the committee to explore. She supported the City's participation in the process. Council Member Perkins noted the City has taken an active approach to animal control and he supported participation in the committee. He agreed two facilities may be needed and noted nothing precludes the facilities from receiving private contributions. Council Member Henderson noted all of the animal control agencies are working together on this issue. Mayor Pe~a suggested the draft letter be amended per staff's recommendations and eventually incorporate the comments raised during today's discussion. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize staff to draft a letter to CVAG expressing interest in the concept of a Valley-wide animal campus provided the City can participate in the process that will answer meaningful questions. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-149. City Council Minutes 9 August 1, 2000 6. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA). This item was added as an urgency item and no staff report was given. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to authorize staff to draft a letter to Governor Davis in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-150. STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Desert Resorts Regional Airport Authority -- Council Member Henderson stated they plan to prepare and distribute a year-end report. League of California Cities-Riverside Division -- Council Member Henderson reported the League is recommending cities be vocal regarding their position on SB 402 and noted the Governor is expected to support it. She stated under the proposed legislation, cities will turn over a significant part of their budgets to an arbitrator who is not familiar with the needs of the communities. She suggested a letter be sent under the Mayor's signature to the Governor and the Director of Intra-governmental Relations and Senior Advisor to the Governor opposing the legislation. She further suggested copies be sent to other cities in the Valley encouraging them to write letters of opposition. She noted the legislature is expected to act on the proposed legislation bV the end of August. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to add it to the agenda as an urgency item. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to add consideration of a letter to the Governor opposing SB 402 to the agenda as an urgency item as the issue arose after posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-151. City Council Minutes 10 August 1, 2000 BUSINESS SESSION ............ continued 7. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 402. This item was added as an urgency item and no staff report was given. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize staff to draft a letter to the Governor opposing SB 402. Council Member Perkins suggested sending copies to State Senator Kelley and State Assemblyman Battin, as well as to all Riverside County cities and the League of California Cities. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-152. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ......... continued League of California Cities-Riverside Division (continued) -- Council Member Henderson reported the League is also encouraging cities to join in the Sonoma County lawsuit regarding tax monies taken from cities. She wished to have the City Attorney prepare an opinion and present it to Council on the next agenda. Council concurred. Museum Expansion Committee -- Council Members Adolph and Sniff reported the committee has developed a list of items including closing of the street and hiring of an architect to prepare a conceptual plan for the museum expansion. Public Works Director Vogt advised the title report is complete but somewhat cloudy because the original map shows the County did not accept the streets in this area. Research is being done to see what needs to be done to proceed. He advised the traffic count shows 75 vehicles per day using the street. Planning Manager di Iorio stated consideration of the street closure and an RFQ for hiring an architect are scheduled for the next agenda. Riverside County Transportation Commission -- Mayor Pe~a reported CVAG has received additional funding from the State and has voted to allocate approximately ~ 14 million toward Phase II Jefferson Street Improvements. City Council Minutes 11 August 1, 2000 C. V. Mosquito and Vector Control District -- Council Member Perkins stated the District has received a grant from the State to hire eight employees and purchase six vehicles to fight the Fire Ant. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Chief -- Mayor Pe~a commented on the success of the Task Force Directive Control drug and warrant sweep conducted last Friday. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Council Member Adolph stated he had received three phone calls from residents wishing to know if the eucalyptus trees that were cut down behind Century Homes will be replaced. He also questioned whether the City had done the right thing by allowing the trees to be cut down. In response to Council Member Sniff, Community Development Director Herman advised specific trees are to be removed and 14 trees are to remain based on the arborist's report. He added the developer is not required to replace the trees but is replacing some along the landscape area at the arborist's request. Council Member Perkins wished to see the overhead screen and PA system checked out for better picture and sound quality. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT - None City Council Minutes 12 August 1, 2000 PRESENTATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS IN PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2000-02 (UTILITY UNDER-GROUNDING), ORDERING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY TREASURER TO COLLECT AND RECEIVE MONEY. Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report and advised Council the time to receive ballots ended at tonight's public hearing. He advised the votes cast represent 50% of the properties in the proposed district. He asked Scott Erickson of the firm of Muni Financial/Willdan to report on the results as of the present time. Mr. Erickson reported the "Yes" votes cast were 45 votes, representing a valuation of 9588,862 or 57.14% of the proposed district. He stated the "No". votes cast were 49 votes, representing a valuation of 9441,651 or 42.86% of the proposed district. Mr. Vogt advised the bid submitted by the only bidder, Granite Construction Company, was 91,100,000 in excess of the Engineer's estimate for this project. Council Member Henderson questioned why the Engineer's estimate was so much lower than the bid submitted. Mr. Vogt asked Eldon Lee of Korve Engineering to respond. Mr. Lee outlined several areas in which, in his opinion, the bid was significantly over-estimated. He stated the areas of clearing and grubbing and mobilization appear to be excessive. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:17 p.m. Susan Francis, Executive Director of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, addressed the timing of the construction and the impact it could have on producing a successful Arts Festival during the third week in March. She requested consideration of either delaying the project or the City providing the La Quinta Arts Foundation some assurances the Art Festival will not be negatively impacted by the construction. City Council Minutes 13 August 1, 2000 John Douglas, Senior Estimator with Granite Construction Company, stated his company feels the bid is reasonable and that it came in higher than the Engineer's estimate because of the Addendure added to the Bid Specs which required considerable additional restoration of properties between installation of the various improvements. Wally Reynolds asked if the Westward Ho area would still be eligible for the sewer and street improvements approved in Assessment District 2000-01. Mayor Pe~a assured him any action taken on Assessment District 2000-02 would not affect the projects approved in the earlier Assessment District. Joyce Sivley questioned the votes of the property owned by Roger Snellenberger. Staff advised her they would need to know the name the property is held under in order to provide that information. Rupert Yessayian addressed the Council and spoke in opposition to the Redevelopment Agency having participated in the ballot. He felt the cost to the individual property owners is too high and that the votes of the RDA probably made the difference in the percentages in favor. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:37 p.m. Council Member Perkins expressed concern regarding the costs for the under- grounding of the utilities and disparity between the Engineer's estimate and the bid submitted. Council Member Henderson stated she felt the options available to the City are to have the property owners re-vote the issue, which she felt is not a reasonable alternative, or set aside consideration of the Assessment District. She strongly recommended that this be the course of action the Council take and that the City proceed with the street and sewer improvements immediately. Council Member Sniff agreed with Council Member Henderson and questioned if the areas of the proposed district could be split into smaller areas. Dick Kopecky, the Assessment Engineer of Record, responded that the amount of monies to be secured by separate bonds would be too low and therefore cost-prohibitive. City Council Minutes 14 August 1, 2000 Council Member Adolph agreed the cost is restrictive and while he would love to see all of the utilities placed underground, he felt the Council should face reality and move forward with the other improvements without the under- grounding project. Mayor Pe~a agreed with moving forward on the other improvements and setting aside the under-grounding Assessment District. Council Member Perkins questioned how much of the homeowners' front yards would be impacted by the under-grounding of the utilities. Mr. Douglas stated the right-of-way setback is fifteen (15) feet, plus trenching would have to be extended to the houses from the underground main trench. Council Member Perkins voiced concern about the impact of the RDA ballots on the outcome of the vote in favor of establishing the district. He pointed out with only 50% of the votes cast, the Redevelopment District ballots carry a heavy responsibility in the decision whether or not to levy this assessment. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to remove the proposed Assessment District 2000-02 (utility under-grounding) from consideration and direct that the improvements approved in Assessment District 2000-01 proceed immediately. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-153. 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (EA 2000-392) AND APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29623, A REQUEST BY WORLD DEVELOPMENT TO SUBDIVIDE 10.09 ACRES INTO 35 SINGLE FAMILY AND OTHER COMMON LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD. APPLICANT: WORLD DEVELOPMENT. Community Development Director Herman presented a brief staff report. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:08 p.m. Council Member Adolph asked if the lots would be fully walled, to which Mr. Herman responded that only the front, and in some cases, a portion of the side yards will be walled. Ken Stitsworth, of World Development, stated he has no objections to the conditions of approval as submitted. City Council Minutes 15 August 1, 2000 There being no further testimony, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:10 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-96 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29623 TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF 10.09 ACRES INTO 35 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, TWO PUBLIC STREET LOTS, AND THREE LANDSCAPING LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD (WORLD DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2000-96 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 35 SINGLE FAMILY AND OTHER COMMON LOTS SUBDIVISION ON 10.09 GROSS ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29623 - WORLD DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-97 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3. CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL, AND THE RECREA, CTION GROUP OF COMPANIES TO CONSIDER TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND RECREACTION GROUP OF COMPANIES. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:13 p.m. Hal Lynch, representing RGC of Newport Beach, thanked staff and the City's consultants for their assistance in getting this project to this point. Council Member Sniff asked if the development will be built in phases, to which Mr. Lynch responded that approximately 26 homes will be built in the first phase to be completed. City Council Minutes 16 August 1, 2000 Frank Spevacek, of Rosenow, Spevacek Group, informed Council he would like to hold a homeowner's meeting with the existing residents after the project is approved to explain how the project will proceed and outline some of the improvements to be made to all of the units. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:24 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RGC COURTHOMES, INC. FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON A SITE WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2 (RECREACTION GROUP OF COMPANIES). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-98 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California