1997 11 04 CC Minutes^1 LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council 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
Tom Cullinan, 73-385 Juniper, Palm Desert, Project Manager for Rancho La Quinta,
spoke regarding the Skins Golf Tournament to be held in November at Rancho La
Quinta and asked if the City would be interested in participating in a 45-second video
segment to be played during the telecast of the game, noting the economic benefits
of the event to the community. He advised that he understood the Council's budget
concerns as well as their ill feeling in regard to the mistakes made by the announcer
last year in mispronouncing the name of the City and improperly locating the event in
Palm Desert instead of La Quinta. He noted, however, that Palm Desert has agreed
F to participate in the video with up to $20,000, provided that other cities in the valley
are asked to participate and that a significant contribution is made by La Quinta as the
host City of the event. Indian Wells is considering participation at their next council
meeting as well and lndio has offered to contribute $5,000 in return for a plug for the
Date Festival.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Cullinan advised that they are looking
at a cost of $70,000 and that any participation would be acceptable. He noted that
Palm Desert looks at this as a regional benefit.
Council Member Adolph asked about the marketing effect the event has had on the
community to which Mr. Cullinan responded that their home sales alone have
increased 50%.
Council Member Sniff felt it's a worthy discussion and suggested three options for
funding the video: 1) La Quinta only, 2) Eastern Mid-Valley cities Palm Desert, Indian
Wells, lndio, and La Quinta), or 3) Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitor's
Bureau. He suggested staff be directed to agendize the consideration of potential
options for the November 18th Council meeting.
Council Member Perkins agreed and asked how much the segment costs to which Mr.
Cullinan responded that he felt $55,000 $20,000 each from La Quinta and Palm
Desert, $10,000 from Indian Wells, and $5,000 from lndio) would do it.
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Council Member Henderson noted that she tried to get some of the City-funded
organizations whose emphasis is on marketing, to look at participating in this video
during the budget hearings, but wasn't successful. She agreed with having it brought
back on November 1 8th.
Council concurred on directing staff to agendize this matter for November 18, 1 997.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council
Minutes of October 20, 1997 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Holt
ABSTAINING.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve the City
Council Minutes of October 21, 1997 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS None
PRESENTATIONS None
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE None
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN CALTRANS AND THE TORRES-MARTINEZ TRIBE.
Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that Caltrans and the Torres-
Martinez Tribe have negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding MOU)
regarding rights-of-way for improvements to Highway 86. He advised that
Caltrans has asked CVAG to send a letter to the State indicating that they are
not opposed to the MOU, but instead they've sent a letter indicating that they
leave such matters to the individual member jurisdictions. He advised that since
the Tribe has historically indicated some interest in including La Quinta in the
primary acquisition area associated with their settlement discussions, staff felt
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it might be appropriate for Council to consider the MOU and a letter to the State
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indicating that the City wishes to have veto authority over land acquisitions
within City limits and the City's sphere of influence.
Mayor Holt felt the letter proposed by staff was appropriate and noted that
Council has discussed maintaining veto authority from the beginning.
Council Member Perkins noted that CVAG's Executive Committee discussed this
issue at length and that the City's position on the committee has been to
support the highway improvements, but maintain City control over lands within
the City.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that the letter reiterates that the City's
position on this issue is the same as from the beginning.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Weiss advised that he didn't know
the location of the land the Tribe is giving up, but noted that it's referred to as
26 acres in the original MOU.
Council Member Henderson advised that she supports sending the letter, but
questioned the City's recent" awareness of the issue and advised that she
would be more comfortable with changing the reference to CVAG's position
from It is our understanding that CVAG has. or will....." to something a little
stronger.
Mr. Genovese advised that the City was not aware of Caltrans' involvement
with this issue until recently.
Council Member Perkins agreed with changing the wording.
In response to Mayor Holt, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that the
wording could be changed to It is our understanding that CVAG *
Council Member Sniff supported all of the comments and felt it's important for
the City to have veto power over all land-use issues.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize staff
to forward the letter regarding the Caltrans/Torres-Martinez Tribe MOU) to
Governor Wilson as drafted with the language modified as discussed. Motion
carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.97-172.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1997.
2. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY NUEVO ENGINEERING HANOVER
CASE), DATE OF LOSS, SEPTEMBER 13, 1995.
3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY ALLEN FENCE HANOVER CASE), DATE
OF LOSS, SEPTEMBER 13, 1995.
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE LA QUINTA
SENIOR CENTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND $929 FROM THE CIVIC
CENTER BOND REFUNDING ACCOUNT FOR WINDOW TINTING.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended with Item No. 4 being approved by
RESOLUTION NO.97-87. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.
97-173.
STUDY SESSION None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Riverside County Library Zone Advisory Board Council Member Henderson reported
that at the last meeting of the Library Zone Advisory Board, there was a sense of
eminent doom regarding La Quinta pulling out of the County Library System. She
advised that at Supervisor Wilson*s request, she and the City Manager will be meeting
with the Supervisor and Gary Christmas on Thursday to discuss this issue.
All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
D-1. UPDATE ON EL NINO PREPARATION.
Mayor Holt felt it was an excellent report.
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Council Member Sniff felt the information should be published for the public and
sent to the various homeowner associations.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that portions of the report are in the latest
edition of the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Hartung, Building & Safety Director,
advised that sand bags and sand will be available at the fire stations before rain
commences and can be picked up by any citizen of the City, including those
living in gated communities. The limit will be 25 bags per person.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director,
advised that the storm drains are maintained on a consistent basis in order to
be ready for storms at any time.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt advised that the two 3"
pumps are used in two consistent trouble spots, but the 6" pump is portable and
will be used in various locations as needed.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt advised that the storm
F drain across the street is now draining properly.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS None
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened and recessed to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Holt abstained from participating in Item No.1 as she has consistently done in
the past.
1. Conference with City's real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 concerning the potential terms and conditions of acquisition
and/or disposition of real property located at the southeast corner of Highway
111 and Adams Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: Chris Clarke.
Council reconvened with no decision being made which requires reporting pursuant to
Section 54957.1 of the Go*ernment Code Brown Act).
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respec ully submitted,
SA NDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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