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1998 04 21 CC Minutes^28 I LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 21,1998 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Pena, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, 3:12) Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT Kent Armstrong, 1535 South D Street, San Bernardino, of Century Crowell, questioned why it*s taking so long for staff to review their appraisal, noting that it far exceeds the ratio required by the City. Tracy Daly, 32-505 Harry Oliver Trail, Thousand Palms, Assistant General Manager of SunLine Transit Agency, read the revised policy for their bus wrap program advising that it's now limited to designs that promote a Coachella Valley attraction, destination, organization, or event. She presented sample designs that will be used on the buses to advertise the Living Desert Reserve and advised that the aesthetic acceptability of designs are determined by the Board Marketing Committee. Council Member Henderson stated she was pleased that the Del Webb issue has been addressed. Ms. Daly advised that the bus wraps will be used to promote tourism and commercial advertising will no longer be allowed. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Daly advised that each contract is for 363 days, but the organizations have the option of extending it for another year. The buses used in this program will be rotated amongst the various bus routes every two to three weeks so as to expose the advertising to all areas within the year. The monthly advertising fee is $2,000 and the one-time cost for the decal is $10,000- $15,000. Currently, they have contracts with the Living Desert Reserve and Del Webb and are negotiating contracts for the other four buses. The Del Webb contract will expire in November. Council Member Perkins joined the meeting at this time. Council Member Perkins didn*t have a problem with the Living Desert bus, but didn't like the commercial aspect of the Del Webb design. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 IL * City Council Minutes 2 April21, 1998 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Council Member Henderson asked that Mayor and Council Members' Item No. 2 discussion on obelisks) be continued to May 5th APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff*Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of April 7, 1998 as submitted. Mayor Pena and Council Member Henderson voiced concern regarding the motion on Resolution No.98-30 Page 21) and felt perhaps staff may not have been given clear direction regarding the latitude given to work with the developer relative to the retention basin. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that it was staff's understanding that staff would work with the developer on finding a solution, more so than eliminating the entire concept. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None PRESENTATIONS None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM CARL INGRAM REGARDING HIS RESIGNATION FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Noted and filed. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 I City Council Minutes 3 April 21, 1998 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVOKE CHAPTERS 2.80 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION," CHAPTER 2.85 CULTURAL COMMISSION", AND CHAPTER 2.90 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION", AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.75 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION." It was noted that Council Member Sniff has submitted a memo with suggestions for combining these commissions. Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, presented a brief staff report, noting that Council has met with each of the commissions and that staff is looking for direction regarding the proposed ordinance which would combine the Parks & Recreation Commission, Human Services Commission, and Cultural Commission into a new Community Services Commission. Council Member Adolph pointed out that the Parks & Recreation Commission is down to two members and when he asked if there are any applications on file, Mrs. Juhola, City Clerk, responded no. He suggested, under the circumstances, that Council go with Council Member Sniff's Option No.2, which would combine the Parks & Recreation Commission with the Human Services Commission. Council Member Perkins advised that he could support either Option 1 or 2. Council Member Sniff advised that under Option No.1, the Art in Public Places Commission and Cultural Commission would be combined into a new Arts and Cultural Commission," and the Human Services Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission would be combined into a new Community Services Commission." He further suggested that both commissions consist of seven members each, with staggered, two-year terms, that they be mandated to develop work plans and report periodically to the Council, and that the reorganization be effective July * Option No. 2 is the same, except for leaving the Art in Public Places Commission and Cultural Commission as separate commissions. He felt it's time for this issue to be brought to a conclusion and wished to move forward with either option. * Council Member Henderson stated that she appreciated the input Council received from the commissions at the joint meeting, but hasn't changed her position. She continued to feel that the commissions should be combined and supported Council Member Sniff's Option No.1. She felt perhaps the City had added more commissions than it actually needs with the current population. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 1 * City Council Minutes 4 April21, 1998 She felt the commissions have been very diligent in developing work plans and reporting to Council, but wasn't sure the Council has been as diligent in reviewing those work plans. Mayor Pena agreed that it's time to move forward and supported Option No.1. He felt Council has dropped the ball in not meeting with the commissions on a regular basis and proposed meeting with them twice a year. Council Member Perkins has supported reducing the commissions to five members, but advised that he would support Option No.1 with seven members. However, he stated that he would have to give more thought to the terms. Council Member Adolph has been opposed to combining the commissions, but given the situation with Parks & Recreation, advised that he would support Option No.2. He felt combining the commissions otherwise would detract from the City. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to direct staff to prepare an ordinance for Council's consideration which combines the Art in Public Places Commission and the Cultural Commission into a new Cultural Arts Commission" which would be a seven-member commission, each serving two-year, staggered terms and combines the Human Services Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission into a new Community Services Commission" which would be a seven-member commission, also serving two-year, staggered terms, with each commission being mandated to develop a work plan and to report to the Council periodically, and that said reorganization be effective July 1, 1998. In response to Mayor Pena, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that under the current ordinance, quorum is defined by the number of seated members. Therefore, the Parks & Recreation Commission can continue to meet as long as both members are present. A brief discussion ensued regarding the name of the new commission and the consensus was to go with Cultural Arts Commission." Council Member Henderson felt it's important for the community to take a stand on the word culture and what the City perceives it to mean and by naming it Cultural Arts Commission," she felt it would move it away from the human aspects. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-58. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 City Council Minutes 5 April 21, 1998 2. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.65 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION," AND CHAPTER 2.70 INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD" TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM SEVEN 7) TO FIVE 5). Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that under the proposed ordinance, both the Art in Public Places Commission and Investment Advisory Board would be reduced from seven to five members. However, given the action taken in Business Session item No. 1, the reduction would now affect only the Investment Advisory Board. A brief discussion ensued wherein Council concurred on leaving the membership of the Investment Advisory Board at seven members. No action was taken. 3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY THE LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING FUNDING MAINSTREET MARKETPLACE. Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that the Chamber of Commerce has incurred additional costs related to the Mainstreet Marketplace because of weather conditions and has advised that funding for the Village Business Resource Center has been delayed due to staff turnover. Therefore, they're asking for Council's approval to make a shift in their budget allocation from the Village Business Resource Center to the Mainstreet Marketplace. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to approve the request of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce to re-allocate funds from The Village Business Resource Center to the Mainstreet Marketplace. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-59. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATION TO COVER THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FRITZ BURNS PARK POOL FOR 1998. Mayor Pena abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, advised that the Fritz Burns Park Pool is nearing completion and per the agreement with Coachella Valley BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 I * City Council Minutes 6 April21, 1998 Recreation & Park District CVRPD) for maintenance and operation of the pool, staff is requesting that $26,174 be appropriated for the first payment. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz confirmed that the amount will diminish each year and that after a period of 18 years, no further payments will be due. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz advised that the first payment is due upon completion of the pool. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that the agreement allows the City to have input regarding the hours of operation, but any extension of hours would have to be agreed upon by both parties. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to approve the request to appropriate funds in the amount of $26,174 for the 1 998 payment for the Fritz Burns Park Pool Maintenance and Operations Agreement with CVRPD. Council Member Henderson suggested it might be time to consider further discussions regarding turning the City's entire recreation program over to CVRPD and wished to see a staff report come back on that issue. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-60. Mayor Pena rejoined the meeting. Council Member Perkins felt the City should explore any available options that might improve the City's recreation program. Mayor Pena and Council Member Adolph agreed. Council Member Sniff felt the City should maintain its own Parks & Recreation Department working in conjunction with other recreation providers and, although he's reluctant to change it, advised that he would be willing to look at the options. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that it was discussed during the creation of the Parks & Recreation Department which is now the Community Services Department and slightly different. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 a City Council Minutes 7 April21, 1998 Council Member Perkins noted that Council felt at that time, that the City could do a better job. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Genovese confirmed that CVRPD handled the City's recreation programs prior to the creation of the Parks & Recreation Department. Council concurred on directing staff to explore and discuss with CVRPD the possibility of turning the City's parks and recreation program over to them and to report back to Council. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 21, 1998. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1998 FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND LA QUINTA FINANCING AUTHORITY. 3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY JOE ARTHUR VALDEZ, DATE OF LOSS, OCTOBER 10, 1997. 4. APPROVAL OF PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT PLAZA LA QUINTA AND STATE ROUTE 111. 5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 23773-4 STARLIGHT DUNES. 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HOLMES AND NARVER, INC., FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE-WIDENING DESIGNICONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROJECT NO.98-09. 7. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO.98-01, EISENHOWER MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO.97-02, WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 48 TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28City Council Minutes 8 April 21, 1998 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with Item No. 5 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 98-31. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-61. Council Member Adolph commented on the number of traffic accidents at the Washington Street and Avenue 48 intersection since the traffic signal was installed. STUDY SESSION None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Bureau Council Member Henderson advised that CVB recently discussed the possibility of all the Coachella Valley cities sharing the cost of entering a float in the Rose Parade in the year 2000. It would cost a minimum of $250,000, with each cities contribution amounting to $55,000. Council Member Sniff noted that Indio entered a float some years ago at a cost of $15,000 and won. However, he was hesitant in encouraging such a large expenditure and felt there's better ways to spend the money. In response to Council Member Sniff, Council Member Henderson advised that the issue of privatizing Palm Springs' visitor's bureau has not been discussed at the CVB meetings and the HIBC is very strong and supportive of the CVB and Palm Springs continues to support them as well. Mayor Pena was interested in exploring the float idea, especially for the year 2000, and wished to see if the HIBC would be interested in matching the cities' dollars. Council Member Henderson advised that they also have discussed the possibility of a valley-wide New Year's Eve celebration the same year. All other reports were noted and filed. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 I City Council Minutes 9 April 21, 1998 DEPARTMENT REPORTS A-i. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that staff would be scheduling a meeting with Century Crowell as soon as possible. G-1. TRANSMITTAL OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1998 FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND LA QUINTA FINANCING AUTHORITY. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report for the City of La Quinta. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.96-62. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report for the La Quinta Financing Authority. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-63. D-1. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT. Council Member Henderson wished to see new business licenses listed on the La Quinta Page of the Palm Desert Post as the City has done in the past. J-1. BATTALION CHIEF'S QUARTERLY REPORT. Battalion Chief McKain reviewed the response statistics for January, February, and March 1998 and in response to Mayor Pen a, advised that most of the outside responses were to cover other fire stations. In response to Council Member Henderson, Chief McKain advised that the majority of false alarms are due to fire/smoke detectors. Council Member Sniff suggested some type of good citizen award for people giving outstanding public service. Council concurred on directing the City Clerk to explore recognition ideas for citizens who provide above and beyond" public service. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 I* i* City Council Minutes 10 April21, 1998 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS DISCUSSION REGARDING LIBRARY ISSUES. Council Member Adolph felt it's obvious that the County is dragging their feet on locating a library site and asked staff for an update. Mr. Wilson, Management Assistant, advised that so far the County has received two responses to their RFP one for the Wal-Mart site and one for Mario's Garden Cafe. They conducted a site visit on April 1 6th and have advised staff that a written report will be available soon. Whether or not they can meet the June deadline will depend on the selected location and how much retrofitting has to be done. Council Member Adolph questioned the County being able to meet the deadline and recommended that the Library Committee meet to analyze the situation as soon as possible and report back to Council. He felt the City should have an alternate plan. Council Member Henderson felt some headway was made when the City agreed to stay with the County for an additional year and believed that problem will continue to resurface. She believed the County has made a significant effort to improve the service and has heard some good reports from residents regarding Sunday hours. Having reviewed the Mario's site several times, she's more enchanted than ever with the concept and feels that the community will support it. She also felt that with only a one-year commitment from the City, the County is not in a position to do much with the site and wished to see a three- year commitment considered so the County can try to negotiate a three-year lease for Mario's. She noted that the City has an aggressive building program going on and she would like to see this issue go to sleep for that period of time, except for compiling specifications that can justify the building of a library in the future. Mayor Pena felt perhaps that's one of the alternatives the Library Committee could consider. Council Member Sniff noted that he was reluctant to agree to this from the beginning and advised that he was told by Bob Monroe that he has approached the County about doing some work at the current library location, but Mr. Wilson was not aware of any formal submittal. He felt that Mario's is a wonderful location, but that it's not very realistic for the County to make the substantial retrofits for a one-year commitment and he doubted that it could all be done by July 1St. He supported the committee meeting and making a BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 a City Council Minutes 11 April21, 1998 recommendation, but felt the City should look toward a permanent solution by constructing a library on the Civic Center Campus as soon as possible. Council Member Perkins believed the Council has indicated their desire for the City to have an adequate library and agreed that it's not going to be done within the one-year timeframe. He agreed with the committee looking at alternative time commitments to report back to Council. Council concurred on referring this back to the Library Committee to explore options and report back to Council. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE OBELISK PROGRAM. This item was continued to May 5, 1998 see Confirmation of Agenda). 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BY THE IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT. Council Member Henderson advised that she recently attended a meeting at lID wherein representatives for the Cove Communities of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and Rancho Mirage were present, as well as she and a representative from Coachella. The Cove Communities and Coachella are all supportive of the JPA which the lID Board is very interested in forming. lID staff claims that they cannot give much authority to the JPA because of the laws that they're formed under, but it's her understanding that they can transfer some power if all five Board Members serve on the JPA. She wished to see staff involved with this, advising that their next meeting is May 1 5th and that they're looking at the possibility of forming the JPA, even without the participation of all the cities. Council Member Sniff didn't see a problem with being involved since it has a sunset clause of one year, but felt it should have its own legal counsel, rather than using lID's, and should have some form of funding. Mayor Pena advised that he's still not convinced of the purpose. Council Member Perkins wasn't too enthusiastic about it because he, too, didn't understand the purpose and has a problem with all five lID Board Members serving on it. Council Member Henderson advised that the membership would consist of. all five lID Board Members, one representative each from Coachella, lndio, and La BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28City Council Minutes 12 April21, 1998 Quinta, one representative from the Cove Communities, one Riverside County resident which can't be appointed by the County, and one imperial County resident that would be appointed by the lID Board. Council Member Sniff was opposed to the JPA being controlled by the lID Board. He felt the Imperial County representative should be independent and perhaps appointed to a one-year term on an alternate basis to balance things out. If there's no value or meaning, he felt there's no point in pursuing it, but pointed out that the City cannot provide input if it's not involved. He agreed that the purpose must be meaningful, but felt that would be defined during the first year. Council Member Perkins had a problem with forming the JPA and then letting the lID Board decide what they're going to use it for. Council Member Sniff felt it should be formed with some significant value and with a provision whereby its members can get out after one-year without any continuing obligations. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that according to lID staff, they're forming the JPA because of the public's outcry for a voice in the public utility. It's uncertain at this point whether or not they can form the JPA without one of the cities. lID staff has stated that deregulation could have a lot to do with setting up the JPA, but they have provided no detail. Council Member Henderson felt deregulation has a lot to do with lID forming the JPA because they have so many water issues to focus on and it's beyond their Board power to focus on both the water and power issues. The initial request to form a JPA came from the citizens group and they feel that lID is responding to their request for representation. A number of them believe that since all five lID Board Members would be serving on the JPA, they could give the JPA some decision-making powers, including setting rates. Council Member Sniff felt the JPA would be somewhat meaningless unless the lID Board is reconstituted. Council Member Henderson stated that according to lID, the Board members have to live within the boundaries of their water operation and it would take a legislative act to change those boundaries. Mayor Pena suggested staying involved in the process until there's something more substantial for the Council to consider. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 a City Council Minutes 13 April21, 1998 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 Pe*a abstained from participating in Item No.3 as he has done consistently in the past. 1. Conference with labor negotiators, Tom Hartung and John Falconer, regarding negotiations with the La Quinta Employees Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Meet and Confer Process. 2. Evaluation of Council-appointed position City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6. 3. 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 southwest corner of Highway 111 and Adams Street. Property Owner/Negotiator: Chris Clarke. 7:00P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT None PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pena presented a plaque to Edward Ned* Millis in appreciation for his service on the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Pena also presented a proclamation to the Desert Child Abuse Prevention Council, proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.'. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 I City Council Minutes 14 April21, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. WEED ABATEMENTILOT CLEANINGS AND PLACEMENT OF COSTS ON THE 1998199 TAX ROLLS. A. BOZEMAN, DORA & OVID APN 769-105-002 $187.50 B. ESTATE OF LARSON, SELMA APN 773-083-023. $156.25 C. ESTATE OF LARSON, AGNES APN 773-083-024 $156.25 D. SOUTHFORK ENT. APN 773-143-021 $156.25 E. SZITO, WILLIAM & DOROTHY APN 773-182-022 $187.50 F. KIRCHGESSLER, JAMES APN 773-213-004 $187.50 G. BELL, CORY & PENNEY APN 773-221-005 $156.25 H. HENDERSON, JOYCE APN 773-225-005 $156.25 I. READ, MARGARET APN 773-261-024 $312.50 J. FRANCO, DOLORES APN 773-264-004 $156.25 K. WHITELAW, MARION APN 773-302-016 $156.25 L. WHITELAW, MARION APN 773-302-017 $156.25 M. O*CONNOR, MARY APN 773-332-003 $156.25 N. O*CONNOR, MARY APN 773-332-004 $156.25 0. NOLL, MICHAEL APN 774-062-018 $156.25 P. RAVEN, HARRY & DOROTHY APN 774-123-006. $156.25 Q. VELASCO, RAUL & ROCIO APN 774-131-007 $156.25 R. OVERLAY, STEVEN & SHIRLEY APN 774-142-016 $156.25 S. LAVELLE, WAYNE, MITTLEHOLTZ & DAVID APN 774-214-024 * 156.25 T. BRKS TR CA NA APN 774-223-010 $250.00 U. KELLOGG, ROBERT B. TRUSTEE) APN 774-292-032 $312.50 The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Hartung, Building & Safety Director, advised that all of the property owners have been notified of the proposed action and that no last-minute payments have been received. Staff recommended the resolution be adopted to place the cost of cleaning the lots on the 1998199 tax roIl. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.98-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 I City Council Minutes 15 April21, 1998 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.98- 32 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. STREET VACATION 98-037 VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE AVENIDA OBREGON RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Verlengia, Assistant Engineer, reviewed the proposed street vacation for a portion of Avenida Obregon at Avenida Montezuma, advising that the 2,399 sq. ft. area contains no street improvements and is not needed for access by other property owners. The benefitting property owners, if approved, are the applicants, William & Verna Doran, who have executed a Grant of Easement Deed that conveys easement rights to the adjoining property owner for a triangular-shaped easement for access to their sewer lateral. A 20-foot wide gas easement will also be retained. He advised that on January 27, 1 998, the Planning Commission found the proposal to be consistent with the General Plan. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that the easements can be landscaped, but no structures can be placed on them. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt advised that the property owner can fence the area, but only if they're willing to replace the fence if the utility companies have to tear it down. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.98-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING A PORTION OF THE AVENIDA OBREGON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE LA QUINTA SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO.2 STREET VACATION NO.98-037). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.98- 33 as submitted. Motion c*rried unanimously. BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02 ^28 I City Council Minutes 16 April21, 1998 Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 13. 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. R p ctfully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUisCItY Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 05-12-1998-U01 02:14:10PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 21-U02 1998-U02