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1997 02 04 CC Minutes._ LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 4, 1 997 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council of February 4, 1 997 was called to order at the hour of 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Holt, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, referred to a public nuisance notice she received and stated that she has always kept her property clean. She advised that she doesn't have weeds on her property, but the large shrubs that do exist, &come from the adjoining properties which have not been cleaned. She's also heard that the Arts Foundation is looking to buy property next to the church instead of downtown and she encouraged the City to help relocate the art festivals as well because she feels that they have discouraged development in the downtown area due to the parking problems. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Council Member Adolph asked that Consent Calendar Item No. 4 be moved to Business Session Item No.9. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Henderson to move Consent Calendar Item No.4 Contract Change Order No.8 for Project 96-07) to Business Session Item No.9. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of January 21 and 28, 1997 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 2 February 4, 1997 PRESENTATIONS Mayor Holt and the Council presented Art Achievement Awards to the following students of Adams Elementary School for their artwork displayed at the City Hall Student Art Gallery: Amber Abeyta Paulina Cross Miguel Murguia Nicole Alvarez Jaimee Garner Amber Naumann Ronald Archuleta Alan Guillen Eric Nelson Sarah Ball Brittney Huffman Andrea Roach Jamie Burns Jesse Keplinger Noemi Sanchez Crystal Carlos Gabriella Lujan Brandon Schrumpf Nydia Castro Kathy Michel Chelsea Steinen Travis Crittenden Matthew Miller Patrick &tringer Delilah Vidno WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY SOAP BOX DERBY REQUESTING THE CITY*S PARTICIPATION IN THE THIRD ANNUAL SOAP BOX DERBY. Lucia Moran, P.O. IBox 1 305, Race Director for the Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby, commented on their efforts to seek sponsorships and hoped that the City will consider participating again this year. Council concurred on agendizing this request for the next Council meeting. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. Mr. Baker, Principal Planner, advised that this item, which was continued by Council on January 21, 1997, is for the consideration of a Joint Powers Agreement for the Coachella Valley Solid Waste Management Authority. Upon completion of its work, the Transfer StationlMRF Task Force submitted the Final Report to the cities for consideration which includes the agreement, lifecycle cost data, and estimated impact of the project on refuse rates. The staff report also contains an update of alternative projects and financial information. He advised that no funds would be committed to the project until BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 3 February 4, 1 997 a vendor is selected. Staff recommended that Council approve the agreement and appoint a representative and alternate to the Board of Directors. He advised that representatives from Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, CVAG, and EcoNomics were pre*ent to answer questions. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Baker advised that a rate increase is expected and will be different for each city with La Quinta's being approximately 1 0%. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Baker advised that the rate will be based on the franchise tonnage committed to the transfer station and the break-even point for tonnage received at the facility is 500 tons per day. The financial advisor for the project will make sure the tonnage requirements can be met prior to submitting a bond package to the financial rnarket. The financial market will determine what risk it will take, but 500 tons per day seems to be the benchmark for making a project move forward. The financial advisor will help the JPA determine the risks involved and make a judgement. Council Member Adolph felt that this information should be available prior to the City making their decision in whether or not to participate. Mayor Holt advised that she's not ready to sign the agreement because it doesn't have a 30-day withdrawal clause which places the City in a very vulnerable position. She also felt that the financial advisor's words not necessarily" in regard to obligation of debt, is not direct enough. Council Member Sniff advised that the first step is to form the JPA and then further decisions can be made. If Council approves the JPA. and La Quinta becomes the first member, the JPA will become a reality fQr others to join and to deal with the other issues. The JPA will not go forward if the financial resources tonnage) are insufficient to secure the bonds and provide a reasonable rate. It's a work in progress that could take up to the year 2000 to get a transfer station operational. He felt that some of the arguments are good, but not valid. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Baker advised that the City could withdraw from the JPA at any time, but would be responsible for paying its proportionate share of committed costs up to one year when the withdrawal becomes official. Council Member Sniff advised that there are funds available to cover the minimal, initial expenses should the City wish to withdraw. He felt that the withdrawal clause should be one of the first items of business for the JPA to BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 4 February 4, 1997 address after it's formed. He advised that no City funds will be spent until the financial commitments are made. In response to Mayor Holt, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that under the current language in the agreement, a withdrawal requires a one-year notice and the withdrawing member remains obligated for any debts or liabilities incurred during that one-year period with no limitation in regards to bond issuances. She stated that there's no clarification in the. agreement to substantiate the financial advisor's statement that the City wouldn't be liable unless it signs additional documents and advised that the City would be obligated for anything the JPA does during the one-year withdrawal period under the current agreement. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Baker advised that a two-thirds vote would be necessary on all financial matters. Council Member Perkins was concerned about going into an agreement in which the City doesn't have sole control and questioned why La Quinta should be first and set the precedent. He knows the City must do something to handle its trash, but felt it should have more control over the finances and he was hesitant in being the first City to move forward with this. He didn't feel that the one-year obligation after withdrawing was a good business arrangement and asked if voting rights would be retained during the one-year withdrawal period to which Mr. Baker responded yes. He advised that he supported the concept, but not the financial arrangement. Council Member Henderson felt that it's unfortunate that this legal issue has come up after the Task Force has pursued this effort for over three years. She asked if a future rate increase is inevitable no matter what and Mr. Baker responded yes, advising that when the two landfills close, hauling costs will increase and raise the rates. She asked if anyone knew how much the rate increase would be. Tom Freeman, 5*22O Avenida Obregon, Vice President of Waste Management of the Desert, advised that some type of rate increase is inevitable, pointing out that a CPI clause exists in the City's waste disposal franchise agreement for such increases. However, he felt that the rate increase proposed by some should a transfer station not be built, was somewhat distorted and that their reports are erroneous and slanted for the purpose of scaring the various cities. He advised that Waste Management would be submitting an alternative. to Cathedral City on February 1 2th that will not result in a 1 100-200% rate increase as suggested by reports circulated throughout the valley. At some point, the City's trash rate will increase 72 of 1 %, with no major increase in the BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 5 February 4, 1 997 collection for tonnage fees. If tonnages fall below 500 tons per day in the transfer station, the rates will increase. He advised that the tonnage projections for the transfer station are 750-1 O00 tons per day, but if some of the cities don't participate as they have indicated, those projections are seriously flawed. The rate could be anywhere from $40 to $55 per ton and he pointed out that Waste Management will be the one receiving the customers complaints about increased rates without any increase in service; and all for a system that may be ahead of its time. Mayor Holt felt that as one of the smaller producers of trash, La Quinta would be vulnerable to paying more than some of the other cities. Mr. Freeman stated that the City currently hauls 72 tons per day to the landfill. He advised that it will depend on which cities participate, as to whether or not La Quinta is a big or small player in the JPA, noting that Palm Springs produces 262 tons per day and most of the other cities average 1 00 tons per day. He further advised that some of the smaller cities that are strong advocates of this proposal, produce as little as 20-30 tons per day which would make their exposure less than La Quinta's. Council Member Henderson didn't have a problem with being the first in joining the JPA and in reference to the last-minute concern about the withdrawal period, she suggested joining the JPA with a condition that the withdrawal period be addressed. Ms. Honeywell advised that the Council could make their approval conditional, but there's no assurance that it will be accepted or that the agreement will be changed. Council Member Sniff commented on the potential problem if every City conditions their approval and felt that sometimes there's a need to have foresight and courage to move forward. He advised that this process will take 3-4 years which is approximately the same time that the City1s waste disposal contract will expire. He further advised that Palm Springs has indicated that even if they build their own facility, they expect to send 72 tons a day to the JPA facility. He didn't feel that other cities would be considering the JPA if it wasn't a good deal and felt that the City should join and direct their representative to deal with the withdrawal issue at the onset of the JPA. He believed that the JPA would have more than four members due to the lack of a realistic alternative and felt that this is a long;term problem that calls for a bold solution. There will be no major financial commitments for up to a year and the tipping fee reserve is available for any initial costs. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 6 February 4, 1 997 Mayor Holt didn't have a problem with being first, and didn't feel that being hesitant is a lack of courage. This is a business decision that she has some major concerns about, especially the withdrawal clause. Council Member Sniff felt that the other cities would see the same concern and deal with it right up front. He was concerned that the conditions of approval from each city would not parallel each other and result in no JPA. Council Member Perkins was disturbed about not being in a position to recommend a change to the withdrawal clause and was opposed to entering into an agreement in which the City can't request changes. He didn't feel that any business would enter into a contract where they remain liable for actions for a whole year after their withdrawal. Council Member Henderson stood firm with her suggestion that the JPA be approved with a condition regarding the withdrawal clause. She felt that if a lot of conditions were added, that it would be a clear indication that the agreement wasn't drawn up properly and that it shouldn't go forward. Diana Beck, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 200, Palm Desert, Planning Director for CVAG, commented on the number of reviews and revisions of the agreement and expressed appreciation to Council for identifying the problem with the withdrawal clause. However, there is some concern that a conditioned-approval may not be considered an approval and, therefore, not considered one of the four minimum members needed to form a JPA. The only solution she sees is to get the group constituted through approvals with issues on the table that the group would need to address immediately such as the withdrawal clause. In reference to the Task Force*s estimated rate increase of 1 50-200% without a transfer station, she advised that it was based on direct hauling cost to landfills outside of the valley. The documentation used to project that increase was reviewed during the Task Force meetings over the last three years which the haulers attended and they never disputed the figures. She stated that a rate increase is inevitable, but they're trying to form a mechanism whereby the cities will have direct control over those increases. She advised that the Task Force considered the proposal that Waste Management will be submitting to Cathedral City, but there were several reasons why it wasn't recommended by the JPA as an alternative. It failed to provide a solution for the entire valley because it only allows the system to be used by cities which contract with Waste Management as their hauler, thus eliminating three cities from the program, and it.required cities to extend the length of existing franchise agreements which would eliminate the ability to renegotiate franchises on a regular basis. The Task Force felt that the JPA is BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 7 February 4, 1 997 the best alternative, but it will take some work for it to reflect the needs of the JPA members. Council Member Sniff suggested the possibility of conditioning the approval with a 30-day withdrawal period, making it known to the other cities, and asking them to concur, noting that if all of the cities propose the same condition, there will be no conflict. Ms. Beck felt that a 30-day withdrawal period is a rather short period of time and may not be a realistic time period given the number of perspectives on this issue. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Beck advised that it will take six months to one year to come to terms with the bond sale and each city will have to commit their waste before the bond sale can go forward. She agreed that a member should be able to get out of any bond obligation prior to the sale of bonds if they withdraw during the interim period and pointed out that once a city has given their notice of withdrawal, the remaining members of the JPA would know to size the facility accordingly. There wouldn't be a commitment in the bond sale or a commitment of waste. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Baker advised that it will be necessary to*bnng the bond issue back to Council for approval because it calls for a commitment of the City's wastestream, I. e. revenue, to the JPA in order to get financing. The financial market will want to know what the waste commitments are and if the City fails to approve the bonds and commit its waste, the JPA will not be able to include it in the structure of the bonds. Troy Butzlaff, 44-950 Eldorado Drive, Indian. Wells, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Indian Wells, advised that their Council would consider this issue on Thursday. In regard to the withdrawal clause, their staff feels that it was an oversight and they are willing to present a reasonable alternate timeframe to their Council for consideration. Cathy Mitton, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Rancho Mirage, advised that their Council will also be considering this iss*e on Thursday. Their staff agrees that the withdrawal clause should be adjusted and will make that recommendation to their Council. They are more comfortable with knowing the total dollar amount that might be committed prior to the issuance of bonds because they've reviewed the consulting contracts for the work that needs to take place in great detail. She advised that Rancho Mirage's share of the total cost $400,000) will be $60,000 to $80,000 and that their proportionate share tonnage) is similar to BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 8 February 4, 1 997 La Quinta's. She was comfortable with knowing that there is a maximum amount that the JPA can spend and felt that an adjustment to the withdrawal clause is what is needed the most. Council Member Henderson asked the City Attorney what she felt would be a reasonable alternate withdrawal period. Ms. Honeywell felt that the major concern is being able to withdraw from any obligation to the bond issue up to 30 days of issuance of the bonds. An alternative would be to add language to the agreement in respect to the debt obligation that would allow a member to withdraw right up to the time that the bond documents are approved, thus giving some additional amount of security in participating in the overall group Although staff has stated that this document alone would not obligate Council to the bonds, it's not clearly stated in the agreement. A 30-day withdrawal period would be the easier solution as it gives sufficient time to prevent a member from being obligated to the bonds; it could even be more defined through an amendment should a more-detailed approach be the preferred direction. A greater amount of time would be acceptable as long as an exception for the bond decision exists in the agreement, but it would be the more complicated alternative and more susceptible to an amendment at a later date. Council Member Adolph advised that he has a major problem with the City owning and managing a transfer station and spending City money running a business that he felt would be best run by private enterprise. Council Member Sniff advised that the transfer station will be operated through a seven-year contract by an outside vendor, not the City. The JPA will negotiate a contract with the vendor and the landfill which are both private enterprises, making government participation very minute. Council Member Adolph pointed out that as owner, the JPA would be able to dictate how the operation is run and didn't feet that government should be in competition with private enterprise. Ms. Beck advised that ownership of the facility would allow the JPA to replace the contractor should his performance not be satisfactory and t6 rebid the process should the rate increases be too excessive. It's a public/private partnership that will allow the cities to retain control rather than let an operator set up a monopoly and charge whatever he wants. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 9 February 4, 1 997 In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Beck advised that prior to the Final Report, CVAG was notified that Indio would no longer participate in the process and no additional correspondence has been received. IVIr. Baker advised that the Final Report and JPA proposal were presented to all of the cities, including lndio. Council Member Sniff pointed out that there's no degree of certainty as to who will or will not participate in the JPA, but he felt that even those who have said that they won't, will decide to because it's the only realistic option and it's not cost-efficient to stand alone. He suggested adding a condition to the approval for the withdrawal period to be reduced to 30 days and hoped that the other participating cities would approve it with the same condition so there wilt be uniformity in the approval. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Coachella Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement JPA)*to construct and operate a*transfer station and arrange for a landfill site with one additional condition that the one- year withdrawal period be reduced to 30 days. Council Member Perkins advised that he will vote no because he didn't want the City to be the first participant in the JPA. Motion failed with Council Members Adolph, Perkins, and Mayor Holt voting NO. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to continue consideration of the Coachella Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement to the meeting of February 28, 1 997. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-18. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE DURING THE LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the Community Development Department and is on file in the City Clerk's Department. Council Members Adolph and Sniff volunteered. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 10 February 4, 1997 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to appoint Council Members Adolph and Sniff to the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee during the La Quinta Arts Festival and authorize the 10% leeway over the $3,000 amount and the appropriation of the funds. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-19. 3. CONSIDERATION OF REDEVELOPMENT/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the City Manager's Department and is on file in the City Clerk's Department. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize staff to negotiate an extension to the City's contract with Rosenow, Spevacek Group RSG) for redevelopment and economic development services. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-20. 4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING A CALIFORNIA FIRST" STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the City Manager's Department and is on file in the City Clerk's Department. RESOLUTION NO.97-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING A CALIFORNIA FIRST" STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.97-04 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO TRUST FUNDS FOR FAMILIES OF DEPUTIES RECENTLY KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the City Manager's Department and is on file in the City Clerk's Department. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that the current balance of the Special Projects Contingency Fund is BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 11 February 4, 1 997 $8,440, but if Mr. Wolff's bed and breakfast application is deducted from this account, the balance will be reduced to $6,745. Council Member Sniff wished to see a modest amount contributed to trust funds for the deputies' families and staff directed to develop options during the budget process for the establishment of a trust fund for La Quinta officers and firemen permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. He felt that a contribution for the deputies' families would have value and merit whatever the amount is. Mayor Holt wished to see a nominal contribution mad* of $1,000 to each of the family's trust funds and to establish a trust fund in La Quinta in the deputies' names with a beginning contribution of $1,000 and perhaps determine an annual contribution amount during the budget process. Council Member Henderson was comfortable with maintaining the position she took during the last Council meeting, advising that she supported moving forward with the establishment of a trust fund in La Quinta in the memory of the two deputies with a contribution of $2,000 to be set aside for officers and firemen killed or permanently disabled while on duty in La Quinta. Council Member Adolph felt that the families are probably financially stable at the present time, but suggested setting up a college trust fund for the children. Council Member Henderson questioned where the line should be drawn, noting that many officers and firemen risk their lives everyday, and felt that this may be a line that the City shouldn't forge. Council Member Perkins preferred making a contribution to a trust fund in La Quinta in the memory of the deputies for officers and firemen permanently injured or killed while on duty in La Quinta. He believed that that would mean as much to the two families as a $1,000 contribution, given their current financial status. He understood that a college trust fund has already been set up for the children. He, too, questioned where the line should be drawn and felt that it would be best drawn at La Quinta's city limits. Council Member Sniff still felt that a contribution to the trust funds for the deputies' families is important and agreed with moving forward with the establishment of a trust fund in their names for officers and firemen permanently disabled or killed while on duty in La Quinta. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 1 2 February 4, 1 997 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to contribute $1,000 to each trust fund Deputy Sheriff James Lehmann and Deputy Sheriff Michael Haugen) and to establish a special trust fund in these officers' names for any law enforcement officer or firefighter that is permanently injured or killed in the line of duty in the City of La Quinta in the amount of $2,000 with said funds to come from the Special Projects Contingency Fund. Motion carried with Council Members Henderson/Perkins voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-21. 6. CONSIDERATION OF MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97. Mr. Falconer, Finance Director, advised that, in comparing this year's revenues and expenditures with the estimates, it is anticipated that the revenues will exceed expenditures by approximately $1 million due to increased building activity and conservative spending. It's staff's recommendation that any See correction excess be used to increase the General Fund. A decrease of $800,000 in tax in 2/18/97 increment revenues is projected for RDA Project No. 1 due to decreased Hinutes) property assessments in the Cove, but the decrease is expected to be offset by less monies being issued through pass-through agreements. Staff recommended that the report be received and filed and that the new appropriations totaling $387,936, as outlined in the staff report be approved, with $272,936 coming from the General Fund and $1 15,000 from the Redevelopment Agency. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Falconer advised that the $169,579 referenced in the staff report is money received from the County due to the City's status as a no/low property tax City. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that it's a catch-up formula for cities that have incorporated and negotiated with the County to bring the City's share up to the 7% rule. He advised that all no/low cities receive such subventions from the State via the County. Council Member Henderson asked if Council wished to consider the addition of a part-time code enforcement Qfficer at this time since a resolve to the RV ordinance issue is expected soon. Mr. Genovese advised that it could be discussed now or when the RV ordinance amendment is considered. Council Member Sniff understood that a solution to the RV issue has been reached by the committee, with both points of view being dealt with most BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 1 3 February 4, 1 997 effectively. It seemed to him that proper maintenance of RV*s is a concern of everyone involved with this issue. He felt that the two department directors working with this committee have done a superb job as well as the committee members themselves. Council Member Adolph complimented staff on the budget report and appreciated the conservative approach to expenditures. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Sniff to approve the new appropriations as outlined in Attachment No. 1 of the staff report totaling $387,936 of which $272,936 is from the General Fund and $1 15,000 from the Redevelopment Agency, and to receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Report. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.97.22. 7. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKSHOP AT THE SENIOR CENTER, APRIL 30, 1997. Mr. Hartung, Building & Safety Director, advised that the commissions are looking to receive feedback from the community's youth and service providers for the youth at a workshop on April 30, 1997. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the request of the Human Services Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission to conduct a Community Youth Workshop at the Senior Center on April 30, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-23. 8. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO.295 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No.295 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 14 February 4, 1997 ORDINANCE NO.296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ENACTING AND RE-ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND INCORPORATING THE CITY CHARTER THEREIN. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No.296 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 9. APPROVAL CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 TO RAISE EXISTING MANHOLES AND WATER VALVES FOR PROJECT 96-07, HIGHWAY 111 WIDENING AND WASHINGTON STREET WIDENING. Council Member Adolph questioned how the manholes could have been missed by both the design engineer and contractor and asked who is responsible for the additional cost and if the design consultant's insurance should cover it. Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that this is a complicated project and that the error was missed not only by the engineer and the contractor, but also by Caltrans and the City. Since it was an omission" and not an error," he felt that the City would not prevail in an attempt to charge the cost to the design engineer or his insurance, pointing out that if the manholes had been included in the original plans, it would have been a line item in the bid that the City would have paid for. Council Member Adolph suggested that alt future design criteria for streets include a statement in regard to the raising of manholes. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve Contract Change Order No.8 in the amount of $16,050 for raising manholes and water valves within the street improvements at the Highway 111 and Washington Street intersection. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-24. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 1 5 February 4, 1 997 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1997. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF SINGLE AUDIT REPORT ON FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1996. 3. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ADDENDUM TO THE JOINT-USE FACILITY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY LA QUINTA UNIT. 4. SEE BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO.9. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROJECT NO.96-08, HIGHWAY 111 AND WASHINGTON STREET INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and as amended. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-25. STUDY SESSION None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS C. V. Regional Airport Authority Council Member Henderson reported that a joint meeting would soon be scheduled between the C.V. Regional Airport Authority and the Palm Springs Regional Airport Commission. Riverside County Library Advisory Board Council Member Henderson advised that the County will be distributing an RFP for library services, but it will not be for any increase in level of service. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS None BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 1 6 February 4, 1 997 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS DISCUSSION OF BICYCLE ROUTES. Council Member Perkins commented on the increased bike activity in the City and wished to have staff take a look at where bike trails can be incorporated. He asked if sidewalks could be designated as part of a bike trail to which Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that it would probably be allowed, but would need to be researched. He also pointed out that a lamppost exists in the middle of the sidewalk on Highway 111, west of Plaza La Quinta, that hinders bike riders from using the sidewalk and asked staff to take a look at correcting that problem. Council concurred. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING LANDSCAPING AT WAL-MART. Council IVlember Perkins commented on the poor landscaping at Wal-Mart and felt that if the City doesn't have the legal capability of doing something about it, that the City Attorney should research a way for the City to correct problems on private property that is open to the public and viewable from Highway 111. He noted that the property to the west has been improved, but was upset with the lack of consideration that Wal-Mart has shown for the City by not properly maintaining their parking lot area. Mayor Holt pointed out that the parking lot is also full of trash. Council Member Perkins felt that since the City is able to apply sections of the vehicle code to handicapped parking, speed, etc., we should be able, as a Charter City, to apply some section of the code to the Wal-Mart situation. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that staff has been working on this problem and will provide an update and alternatives for action at the next Council meeting. Ms. di lono, Planning Manager, advised that she has met with Wal-Mart representatives and the asset manager for the adjacent property, advising them of what needs to be done to get the parking lot up to its originally-approved standard. She advised that Wal-Mart's new lar*dscape firm is proposing to replace the dead trees and ground cover, but one of the problems is that the irrigation system does not provide for deep watering of the trees. They've submitted landscape plans and are ready to begin work as soon as the BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 1 7 February 4, 1 997 corporate office is notified that the plans are approved which City staff will do tomorrow. Council Member Adolph pointed out that the palm trees at McDonalds have still not been replaced after at least two notices to the owner to which Ms. di lono advised that the asset manager is also working on that problem. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. di lono advised that the intent is to bring the parking lot up to original standards and the asset manager hopes that Wal-Mart will agree to join the overall maintenance program for the shopping center. Council Member Sniff felt that the dead trees should be replaced with a more durable-type tree to avoid any re-occurrence. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 7:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Holt did not participate in closed session due to a conflict of interest. 1. Conference with legal counsel pursuant t6 Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(C), regarding potential litigation. 7.00 PM. PUBLIC COMMENT None BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 1 8 February 4, 1 997 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-328, SPECIFIC PLAN 96-028, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-029, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28422, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-590 FOR A MASTER-PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF: 1) A FOOD MART/FUEL STATION; 2) AUTO-RELATED SERVICE/REPAIR; 3) SELF-STORAGE WAREHOUSING; AND, 4) A COMPRESSED NAThRAL CNG) FUELING FACILITY FOR USE BY DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE LOCATED At THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD. APPLICANT: LAPIS ENERGY CORPORATION. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Ms. di lono, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the Community Development Department and on file in the City Clerk*s. In summary, the project Consists of 8.05 net acres, located at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. Parcel 1 consists of the mini-mart/restaurant; Parcel 2 consists of an auto repair/service center; Parcel 3 consists of self-storage providing for RV parking; and, Parcel 4 consists of the compressed natural gas CNG) fueling facility. The Planning Commission approved the project, subject to conditions of approval, including a provision for the Planning Commission to review the final landscape plans. Mr. Nesbit, Associate Planner, then reviewed the site plans and elevations. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Nesbit advised that the storage facility will have a total of 70 RV spaces, 31 interior spaces and 39 exterior spaces. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Nesbit advised that the driveway on Highway 111 would be a right-in, right-out and that the retention area along Highway 111 would have a 2 to 3-foot berm. Signage for the project will be addressed at a later date. The adjacent property to the east will share the reciprocal driveway when that property is developed. In regard to the building being placed on the east property line, he advised that the Planning Commission felt that with a specific plan, the development could establish its own development sta'ndards and the Commission preferred having the building pushed back to the property line to allow additional pedestrian access in front of the spaces. A block wall is not proposed on the east property line and any existing utility easements will be revealed on the engineering plans. He advised that the auto repair service would not include heavy engine repair. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 1 9 February 4, 1 997 In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the minimum distance from the curb on Dune Palms Road to the buildings is 37 feet. Council Member Adolph suggested some undulation to soften the effect of the walls of the buildings along Dune Palms Road. Council Member Perkins was concerned about what the setback would be for the property to the east when it's developed if the buildings for this project are placed right on the property line. Mr. Herman advised that the adjacent property owner's setback would not be less than three feet more likely ten feet to provide a pedestrian access) to avoid an unusable trash-catch area between the buildings, unless it's perhaps set at zero, thereby, butting one building up against another. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Nesbit advised that the Highway 111 access and the northerly access on Dune Palms Road are both right-in, right- out turns. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Herman advised that the southerly access on Dune Palms Road is a full-movement and provides access to the undeveloped parcel to the east as well. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Nesbit confirmed that a number of the buildings would have flat roofs with parapets and advised that the parcel is approximately 330' X 1 325'. Council Member Sniff questioned the viability of having two lube shops in such close proximity to each other on Highway 111. Council Member Henderson understood that the buildings on the east property line were moved back upon the suggestion of the Planning Commission and felt that the developer has generally responded to all of the Commission's concerns. Dale Leopard, 78-223 Charlotte Court, of Lapis Energy Corporation, advised of their alliance with SunLine Transit Agency and their goal to implement five CNG facilities in the valley. This facility will be used by Desert Sands Unified School District, Waste Management, and possibly the City of Indian Wells. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Leopard advised that they will carry a major brand fuel and are negotiating with Exxon and Mobil. He advised BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 20 February 4, 1 997 See correction that the underground steel tanks will be placed on the south side of the canopy in 2118197 and proceeded to describe the loading procedures. Minutes) Council Member Adolph was concerned about having adequate turning radius f9r the fuel trucks and containment underneath the dispensers. John Gabbard, 1 35 Saxony Road, Encinitas, advised that the design of the station will meet current codes with a retainment basin underneath. An alarm system will detect any release or leak. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Leopard advised that the island bays for the front fueling area are three-car lengths wide. The private contractor sector will have access to the back portion of the facility and CNG will be available in both areas. Council Member Henderson was pleased with the project and commended Lapis for their cooperation with the Planning Commission. Mayor Holt concurred. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Leopard advised that they have received a grant from SunLine toward the construction of a CNG facility that SunLine*s Dial-A-Ride fleet will use. Approximately 1.1 8 therms of natural gas equals 1 gallon of unleaded fuel. He believed that this facility will generate more sales tax for the City than the Arco station. Through their contract with the School District, they've agreed to provide an educational program for grades K-i 2 and they expect their marketing efforts with emphasis on the site along with the fact that some of the monies will go back to the District, to help their sales. The fueling facility and mini-mart will be open 24 hours a day and the remaining facilities will be open approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.97-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT F9R ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-328, PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 96-028 AND OTHER RELATED APPLICATIONS. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 97-05 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 21 February 4, 1997 RESOLUTION NO.97-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 96-028, TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF AN 81,110-S. F., MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.29 GROSS ACRES. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.97-06 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.97-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-029, TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF VARIOUS USES IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN 81,110-S. F., MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.29 GROSS ACRES. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.97-07 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.97-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28422, CREATING FOUR PARCELS TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF AN 81,110-S. F., MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.29 GROSS ACRES. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.97-08 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.97-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-590, TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF An 81,110*.F., MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.29 GROSS ACRES. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.97-09 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 22 February 4, 1 997 2. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT YEAR 23 FUNDS. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Baker, Principal Planner, reviewed the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the Community Development Department and on file in the City Clerk's Department. In summary, he advised that the City is eligible for approximately $137,000 in grant funds for Year 23 Funds. These projects must meet national objectives which include benefits to low and moderate- income families, seniors and physically challenged, or aid in the elimination of slums and blight. He advised that the following applications have been received: * City of La Quinta, $107,000 for public facility improvement; street, curb, gutter, and main and lateral sewer improvements. * Family Services of Coachella Valley, $9,900 for identification of at risk" school children to encourage parents to seek help. * Desert Aids Project, $10,000 for comprehensive in-home care and case management. * Boys & Girls Club La Quinta Unit, $30,000 for fee waiver/reduction program. * FISH, $5,000 for distribution of food and transportation to medical facilities. * Foundation for the Retarded of the Desert, $15,000 for programs to develop or enhance skills and paid work opportunities. * Community Access Center/County of Riverside, $4,000 for outreach for disabled persons to obtain adequate housing. * Cold Weather Emergency Program/County of Riverside, $1,230 for homeless shelter services. Mr. Baker advised that a late request was also received from the County for $5,000 to $10,000 to be used for a platform at Lake Cahuilla Park to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Staff recommended the allocation of $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of La Quinta for a fee waiver/reduction program and $107,000 for street improvements on Avenida La Fonda. In response to Mayor Holt, Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that an allocation toward the Lake Cahuilla improvements would reduce the $107,000 recommended for street improvements. Janine Smith, 54-017 Avenida Vallejo, Executive Director of Family Services of Coachella Valley, advised that they have provided professional counseling BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 23 February 4, 1 997 and intervention services for families in the valley for 38 years and approximately 10% of those served during 1 996 were from La Quinta with the primary issues being child abuse, family violence, teen behavior problems, and marriage problems. In many cases, counseling was halted prior to normal conclusion due to the lack of transportation or the inability for working parents to attend during daytime hours. She advised that 50% of the La Quinta residents that they serve are in or near the poverty level. She urged Council to consider their request for grant funds which would be used for a school- based counseling service where at risk" children would be counseled on-site at the schools. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Smith advised that they are a non- profit organization and receive funding through United Way, CDBG funds from other cities, various foundation grants, and private funding. The* also have a contract with the County for specific services. Norma Branson, 81-291 Alberta Avenue, lndio, President of FISH, advised that they organized in 1 972 and that their two main programs are the distribution of food to needy families and transportation for the elderly or disabled to medical appointments, serving approximately 100 La Quinta residents last year. They are a non-profit organization and receive funding from various churches, service clubs, and CDBG funds from lndio1 Palm Desert, and the County. She advised that last summer, food requests increased 25%, but funding was reduced to half of what they received the previous year. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Branson advised that they meet monthly with other organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Martha*s Kitchen, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, etc. to coordinate their efforts, noting that Meals on Wheels provides prepared food for the homebound. Jim Ducatte, 81-750 Crown Way, Indlo, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley, thanked the Council for their strong partnership over the years, including their participation in the Building Horizons Program. He felt that the joint-use agreement has worked well and advised that last year*s CDBG funds enabled them to provide program scholarships to 136 children. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Herman advised that only $30,000 of the grant funds can be used for public service and $107,000 for fiscal BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 24 February 4, 1 997 improvements such as the street improvements to Avenida La Fonda or the platform at Lake Cahuilla. Council Member Henderson advised that this is a tough decision, but she was inclined to go al6ng with staff's recommendation regarding the $30,000- allocation for the Boys & Girls Club. She felt that the City should support improvements to Lake Cahuilla as it's always advertised as being in La Quinta and, therefore, she supported an allocatiQn of $10,000 to the County for the ADA platform at Lake Cahuilla and $97,000 for the Avenida La Fonda street improvements. Mayor Holt suggested reducing the County allocation to $7,000. She also encouraged Family Services and FISH to submit funding proposals*for Council's consideration during the budget process. Council Member Perkins commented on the worthiness of each. of the organizations listed in the staff report and encouraged them to submit their proposals prior to budget deliberations. He felt that Council should maintain its commitment to the Boys & Girls Club and supported allocating $100,000 for the Avenida La Fonda street improvements and $7,000 for the Lake Cahuilla improvements. Mayor Holt agreed that all of the organizations are worthy, but advised that she singled out the two organizations because of the number of La Quinta residents they serve. Council Member Adolph agreed and wished to find a way to support these two groups and asked if there were any other funds available to which Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that an allocation would have to come from the emergency reserve or the Special Projects Contingency Fund which has a pending allocation for the bed and breakfast DDA. Council Member Henderson noted that the current balance of the Special Projects Contingency Fund is approximately $4,400. Council Member Sniff supported an allocation of $7,000 for the Lake Cahuilla improvements, $100,000 for the Avenida La Fonda street improvements, and $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club. He, too, wished to see Family Services and FISH submit proposals for Council's consideration during the budget process. Council Member Perkins advised that the Council has previously discussed at long length about setting up a program whereby funding requests such as BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._ City Council Minutes 25 February 4, 1 997 these that are listed can be dispensed in an equitable manner and he urged the two Qrganizations to submit their proposals. Council Member Henderson pointed out the possibility of making a small contribution to these two groups out of the Special Projects Contingency Fund once an accounting of the balance is completed. RESOLUTION NO.97-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROPOSALS, REPROGRAMMING FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT YEAR 23 FUNDS. It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.97-10 as submitted allocating $100,000 for the Avenida La Fonda street improvements, $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club, and $7,000 for the improvements at Lake Cahuilla). Motion carried unanimously. 3. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-002 FOR REHABILITATION AND SEISMIC RETROFIT OF THE HISTORIC KIENER BUILDING AND SHED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Ms. di lono, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the Community Development Department and on file in the City Clerk's Department. In summary, she advised that the applicant is proposing seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the Kiener main building and shed located at 79-895 Avenida Montezuma. The Historic Preservation Commission has determined that the modifications are compatible with the Secretary of the Interior's standards for the treatment of historic properties and has recommended approval of the rehabilitation and seismic retrofit of the property. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02 ._City Council Minutes 26 February 4, 1 997 RESOLUTION 97-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-002 FOR THE REHABILITATION AND SEISMIC RETROFIT FOR THE HISTORIC KIENER BUILDING. It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to adopt Resolution No. 97-11 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.97-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-334 PREPARED FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-002. It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 97-12 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 17. Council reconvened with no decision being made which requires reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act*. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respec fully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 06-19-1997-U01 08:41:49AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 04-U02 1997-U02