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1998 05 19 CC Minutes^"8J LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY19, 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, Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT Wally Reynolds, 79-860 Fiesta Drive, spoke regarding traffic impact on the Westward Ho area from two additional schools that are proposed by the School District at Dune Palms Road and Miles Avenue. He felt the School District shouIdn*t have sole power in selecting school sites. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, recommended the addition of a closed session item under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), regarding City of Orange v. Alabama Treasury Advisory Program, Case No. BC1 06461. She advised that the need to obtain immediate input from Council arose after the agenda had been posted. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to add Closed Session Item No. 2, conference with legal counsel regarding City of Orange v. Alabama Treasury Advisory Program, Case No. BC1 06461, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), as the item came up after the preparation of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-74. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of April 28, 1998, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of May 5, 1 998, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 2 May 19,1998 PRESENTATIONS Mr. Frank Sherkow, representing the Board of Directors of the American Public Works Association, Riverside and San Bernardino branch, presented Council with the 1 998 Project of the Year Award for the City*s street improvement project at Highway 111 and Washington Street. Council Member Henderson presented an award from the California Preservation Foundation which she accepted on behalf of the Council in San Francisco last week for the City*s work with the Historic Preservation Commission. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE None BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY COMMUNITY GARDENS OF COACHELLA VALLEY TO UTILIZE CITY-OWNEb PROPERTY NEXT TO EISENHOWER MINI PARK FOR A COMMUNITY GARDEN LOCATION. Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, advised that Community Gardens of the Coachella Valley has asked to utilize the parcel adjacent to the Eisenhower Mini Park for a community garden. A site diagram of their requested improvements was included in the staff report. May6r Pena noted that staff was recommending that Council refer this issue back to staff to enter negotiations with Community Gardens. Council Member Henderson advised that she did not have a problem with the site and supported staff working with the group to take the next step. Council Member Sniff agreed and felt the garden could conceivably be a prototype for the future. Mayor Pena supported staff negotiating with the group. In response to Council Member Adolph, Steve Merritt, 78-175 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, Executive Director of Community Gardens of the Coachella Valley, advised that they have received input and support from the Community BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 3 May 19, 1998 Steering Committee and expect a successful project once negotiations have been completed. Council Member Adolph believed it would enhance the community. Council Member Henderson stated that she has serious reservations about a financial commitment over a five-year period. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the use of space next to Eisenhower Mini Park by Community Gardens of the Coachella Valley and to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations regarding such use. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-75. Mayor Pena advised that he concurred with Council Member Henderson's comments regarding the financial commitment. 2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TO UTILIZE A CITY-OWNED PORTABLE UNIT AT FRITZ BURNS PARK TO CONDUCT A SUMMER DAY CAMP. Mayor Pena abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, advised that the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District CVRPD) is requesting use of a City-owned portable trailer at Fritz Burns Park to conduct an all-day, affordable Summer Day Camp. They will offer three-week sessions at an hourly rate of $1.00. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz advised that the trailer will remain in its present location and that participation will be limited to 34 children. Council Member Adolph commented that this type of activity was exactly what the park and the pool were intended to do. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that staff will need to negotiate an Operations and Use Agreement with CVRPD, similar to the one negotiated for the operation and maintenance of the pool. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the use of the Fritz Burns Park portable unit by Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District for an all-day Summer Day Camp and authorize the City Manager to conclude negotiations on said agreement with the provision that there be a hold- harmless agreement. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-76. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 4 May19, 1998 3. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT AND THE COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROCESS. Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, advised that staff is looking for direction regarding this year's process for awarding both the Community Services Grants and Contract Grants. She advised that the history of the program, as well as last year's process, is included in the staff report. Council Member Adolph suggested the amounts be increased this year to provide help to more organizations. In response to Council Member Perkins, Council Member Adolph advised that he recommends increasing the Community Services Grants up to $40,000 and Contract Grants to $100,000- $110,000. Council Member Henderson advised that she couldn't support an increase in light of the potential loss of $700,000 to the General Fund from the Motor Vehicle Licensing Fee. However, she felt the issue of the amount could be considered at another time since staff is only looking for direction on procedure at this point. She supported the commissions being involved but felt, under the circumstances with brand-new commissions, that Council should handle the process this year instead of placing the burden on the newly established commissions. In regard to the four organizations listed in the staff report for consideration to be added to the Contract Grant process this year, she advised that she had in no way recommended expenditure of City funds for a Rose Parade float but, rather, had brought back the report from the Convention & Visitor's Bureau as information only and she, in fact, does not support such an expenditure. She continued to have a problem with and does not support the City sending out letters to organizations. After looking for a decrease for several years, they saw a decrease last year, and she couldn't support increasing them. She felt perhaps Council should wait to see the outcome of the Motor Vehicle Licensing Fee before granting any of the funds. Council Member Sniff agreed with not soliciting grant applications and didn't see any reason for increasing the Community Services Grant amount. He preferred a reasonable Special Projects Contingency Fund of $40,000. In response to Mayor Pena, Council Member Henderson advised that the City mailed letters last year to organizations that had requested funding prior to Council deciding on how to handle the process. Council Member Sniff suggested increasing the Contract Grant amount from $80,000 to $90,000, noting that it doesn't necessarily mean that the funds will BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 5 May 19, 1998 all be spent, but they would be available. He agreed with Council handling the process this year instead of the commissions and advised that the only organization he would support adding to the Contract Grants list is the Mountains Conservancy for $5,000. He was opposed to providing funding for the Rose Parade float, Bob Hope Classic, and College of the Desert and reiterated his opposition to any solicitation of grant requests. Council Member Henderson pointed out that, in addition to last year's Special Project Contingency Fund of $25,000, the City gave $10,000 directly to the schools for the schools to handle and during the course of the year, there were other requests as well such as the Soap Box Derby, which was able to access AB939 funds. She supported funding the Mountains Conservancy more as a fee or dues structure and part of the budget process and not as a grant. Council Member Perkins advised that he, too, was opposed to soliciting grant applications and was against spending funds for a Rose Parade float. He felt City funds should be used for activities that are more directly in tune with La Quinta and its residents/businesses and favored funding for the Mountain Conservancy. In light of the City standing to lose approximately $700,000 from the Motor Vehicle License Fee, he felt Council should stay with last year's grant amounts. Mayor Pena believed the current grant amounts are adequate, but would support an increase to the contingency fund as long as the funds are held in a discretionary fund for Council to use on a case-by-case basis. He also supported a grant process which would make grant recipients ineligible for grants the following year in order to spread the funds amongst more organizations. He felt organizations should not become dependent on the City. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Horvitz advised that the organizations which have not yet submitted their reconciliation reports for last year's funding are marked incomplete on Attachment 4 of the staff report. The deadline for submitting the Contract Grant reports is June 30, and the deadline was May 1 5 for the Community Services Grant reports. She advised that a few have been received since the completion of the staff report. Council Member Perkins asked if an automatic follow-up procedure exists to make sure that the grant recipients report back on the use of the funds and return any unused portion, to which Ms. Horvitz responded that that is one of * the tasks that she is working on now. Such follow-up has been done in the past. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 6 May19, 1998 Council Member Henderson noted that some of the organizations are not as sophisticated as some of the others and a few have asked her how to fill out the report since their funds will not be spent until June. Council Member Perkins did not have a problem with that as long as the organizations submit a letter explaining their situation. In response to Mayor Pena, Ms. Horvitz advised that letters were mailed to the Community Service Grant recipients on April 17 reminding them of the May 15 deadline. For those who have not spent their funds and have asked how to complete their report, she has told them to provide the City with a letter explaining their situation. Mayor Pena spoke in regard to some of the organizations not being as sophisticated as the others and felt that should be taken into consideration when the grants are given out. Council Member Henderson noted that all nonprofit organizations are required to submit a Form 990 for tax purposes and advised that last year she pushed for that to be included in their accounting to the City. Mayor Pena suggested a workshop on how to complete the forms, etc., be held prior to the deadline. Ms. Horvitz pointed out that she is requesting that the deadline be moved to June 30 next year so that organizations would have that time to expend their funds. Council Member Henderson suggested discussing the dollar amounts in conjunction with discussing the budget. However, she would support for this year reverting back to the contingency fund that the Council would oversee and handle any request for funding. Council Member Sniff supported the $40,000 and advised that after this year, he would support Mayor Pena*s suggestion to make grant recipients ineligible for grants the following year. He supported adding in the Mountains Conservancy and would support $90,000 for Contract Grants, with the understanding that the amount need not be spent but would be available. Council Member Adolph explained that that was his intent when he suggested the increase, to save time and process by allocating a sufficient amount of money to cover at least what the City did last year. With regard to the Community Services Grant process, he supported taking the burden of the BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 7 May19, 1998 decision-making process off of the commissions because of the newness of the commissions. Mayor Pena supported the request coming back to Council under its discretionary funds and would reserve his right to speak on the amount of the funds at the appropriate budgetary process time. No action was taken. 4. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION TO DISTRIBUTE AN RFP FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPING FOR THE ART PIECE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND WASHINGTON STREET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that staff is requesting this item be continued to June 2, 1998. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the matter of an RFP for design and construction of landscaping for the art piece at Highway 111 and Washington Street to June 2, 1 998. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-77. 5. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.89-i, FISCAL YEAR 1998/99. Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that only those projects that are exempt under Proposition 218 have been utilized in calculating the assessment for the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District. The assessment for this year will remain at $35.6OIEDU and will cover $796,584 of the landscape budget, which is $1,184,925. The remaining $388,341 will come from other sources such as the General Fund. This year's report was prepared by in-house staff, utilizing a sub-contract with Muni-Financial for the parcel reconciliation. He advised that the proposed resolutions will approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report and declare the intention to levy annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District LLD) No. 89-1 for Fiscal Year 1 998/99. In addition, the resolutions direct staff to give public notice of a Public Meeting on June 2, 1998, and a Public Hearing on June16, 1998, for the LLD. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt advised that the City absorbed approximately $375,000 into the General Fund last year and this year BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 8 May 19, 1998 the amount is $388,000 for the entire LLD budget. The maintenance of any future medians will be absorbed into the General Fund unless the LLD is taken to a general election for an increase or other court cases or interpretations occur which would allow additional medians as exempt projects. Council Member Henderson advised that, in light of Proposition 218 and the potential loss of the Motor Vehicle Fee, these are the issues she considers very strongly when thinking about grants and contracts for service that the City enters into with nonprofit organizations. RESOLUTION NO.98-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA. APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996199 IN CONNECTION WITH LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.98-35 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.98-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 89-1 AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 98-36 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 6. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY'S 1998/99 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that the 1998/99 Economic Development Plan EDP) has been revised to incorporate changes suggested by the Council at their April 14 Council meeting. The EDP serves as a guide for our economic development efforts and strategy for the upcoming year. Perhaps the most significant change is a more progressive approach in encouraging retail establishments to locate in the City, specifically on properties that have already BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 9 May19, 1998 received planning or entitlement approvals within the last two years. Two additional changes proposed by staff are as follows: 1) In order to reflect the latest available information, the last sentence under Growth Projections for La Quinta," should be changed to read, La Quinta has been the fastest growing city in the valley at over 8.5% per year, with a 1998 total of 20.450 residents"; and 2) footnote #3 should be eliminated from the chart for City and Redevelopment Agency Revenues since the funds have not actually been set aside for any specific use at this time. He pointed out that the EDP figures for The Village and Highway 111 infrastructure needs differ from those listed in the CIP report because the EDP is an overall plan that might go through build-out as opposed to the one-year or five-year plan included within the CIP. In addition, the figures in the chart do not reflect improvements made during 1997 and 1998. Council Members Sniff and Adolph complimented staff on doing an outstanding job in preparing the EDP. Mayor Pena was disappointed with the lack of City representation at the current convention on shopping center development and wished to see such opportunities brought before the Council in the future to ensure representation. Mr. Weiss advised that there will be funding in the budget for attendance next year. Robert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, voiced disappointment with staff's response to his suggestion that the City pursue an ice skating rink in La Quinta. He advised that, according to the letter, pursuit will not take place because of a newspaper report that the developer doesn't plan to develop anywhere else in the valley. He felt it was not a very proactive response. Council Member Perkins felt the City should work with Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District in trying to get an ice skating rink in La Quinta. He felt if the City can promote and operate a swimming pool, the City should be able to operate an ice skating rink and wished to have staff take a look at the possibilities as part of the City's recreation program. Council Member Henderson was opposed to Council Member Perkins' suggestion because of the tax dollars she felt it would take to operate and keep an ice skating rink open. Council Member Perkins pointed out that the City is subsidizing and running a swimming pool that will be open only two or three months a year, whereas an BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 10 May 19, 1998 ice skating rink would be open all day and year-round. He wasn't suggesting the City completely pay it, but felt it is worth having staff look into it. Council Member Sniff wasn't prepared to make a commitment, but he supported having staff look into it to see if there are a number of entities that might want to get involved with it together. Mayor Pena understood the parties involved with the Ice Chalet are still working with the City of Palm Desert to locate there and that the owners of the ice skating rink may not be able to withdraw from the mall because it was one of the conditions of approval for the mall. Doug Yavanian, 51-351 Avenida Bermudas, President of La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, advised that the Chamber has been in contact with an individual who is interested in building family entertainment centers and he will pursue the possibilities of including an ice skating rink as a joint use. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that other developers have approached the City as well, but since the current ice skating rink is in a neighboring city, La Quinta will need to deal very cordially with the situation, rather than list the pursuit in the EDP. Council Member Henderson noted that it was very difficult for her to support subsidization of the pool, but she felt the project has been sensibly resolved. She believed the City is comfortable in knowing that the subsidy amount is minimal and that the City will no longer be involved in a number of years in supporting the pool financially. She found it difficult to consider gening into a similar involvement with an ice skating rink but was willing to have staff bring back some information on it. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the 1 998/99 Economic Development Plan with amended language. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-78. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2.29 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that on May 12, 1998, Council discussed reorganization of the Planning Commission and concurred on reducing it to five members, three serving two-year terms and two serving one-year terms. Council also discussed creation of a three-member, BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 11 May 19, 1998 Architectural and Landscape Review Committee ALRC), consisting preferably of professional architects and/or landscape architects that will review projects at least two weeks prior to Planning Commission meetings and submit a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will then either modify or concur with the ALRC's recommendations and forward their recommendation to the Council or take an action that is appealable to the Council. There was also some discussion regarding appointment of alternates. That has not been included in the ordinance at this time. Council Member Perkins questioned the need for an alternate. Mayor Pena understood the consensus of the Council was not to have alternates. Council Member Sniff noted that alternates are not reflected in the ordinance. Council Member Henderson suggested leaving some flexibility in the residency requirements of the ALRC in case there*s a problem getting professional applicants within the City. Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that the City*s policy on commissions requires applicants to be a resident unless otherwise provided in the policy. Council Member Sniff was opposed to allowing applicants from outside the City. He believed the City is large enough to find three qualified members. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that none of the Planning Commissioners will serve on the ALRC as was the case under the structure of the previous Design Review Board. He further advised that the ALRC will make recommendations on the building design and elevations, including materials, color, and landscaping of the project, but not the layout of the buildings. Council Member Adolph advised that he has been supportive for a long time of having a design review board that would relieve the Planning Commission from making these types of decisions and suggested their recommendation, as professionals, be binding on the Planning Commission unless it is opposed by four or more of the Planning Commission members. Mayor Pena felt the Planning Commission should take the recommendation under consideration but not be required to have a super majority to accept or reject it. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 12 May19, 1998 Council Member Adolph was concerned that the Planning Commission might be split on their opinion of the architectural features of a project and cause the project to be delayed. Council Member Henderson advised that she has considered the possibility of potentially giving the ALRC a greater degree of authority, but she didn't believe it would be wise to start dividing up the decision-making process, noting that all of the City's boards and commissions are currently recommending bodies. Council Member Sniff didn't see any problem with the Planning Commission making the decisions and felt it would be a very efficient and fast4rack manner of dealing with projects. Council Member Perkins felt the Planning Commission should have the choice of accepting or rejecting the ALRC's recommendation and pointed out that the developers have a right to appeal the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council if they wish. He wasn't a strong supporter of the ALRC but hoped it works as intended. Mr. Herman noted that the Planning Commission makes the final decision on some issues and that those would come before Council only if appealed by the developer. Council Member Adolph was concerned the developer would make changes based on the ALRC's recommendation, only to have the Planning Commission make further changes, thus slowing down the fast-tracking process. Council Member Sniff felt the ALRC should only be making recommendations and not requesting changes. to the plans. It was clarified that the ALRC members would receive the same compensation as the Planning Commission and that the compensation amount did not need to be in the ordinance. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up Ordinance No.318 by title and number only and waive further reading. Mbtion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.318 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.29 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 13 May 19, 1998 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No. 318 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE GOVERNMENT COST SAVINGS AND TAXPAYERS PROTECTION AMENDMENT" PROPOSITION 224). Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that the proposed resolution is in opposition to Proposition 224, Government Cost Savings and Taxpayers' Protection Amendment" or otherwise known as the Professional Engineers in California Government" PECG) initiative. Under the proposed law, any funding for projects received from or passed through the State, or any project that will be maintained by the State in the future, regardless of the funding, will have to go to the State Controller's Office first for review. The State Controller's Office will then determine if the project can be designed by State engineers or consulting services, and only then will projects be freed up for design. This would slow down projects to a great extent in California which would slow the economy Statewide and impact the City's ability to complete projects in a more timely manner. Council Member Perkins felt this is another Big Brother" action toward municipalities and supported the resolution. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Vogt advised that by passing the proposed resolution, Council will be letting the voting public know how Council stands on this issue. Council Member Henderson suggested a press release be sent to the Desert Sun to help get the information out to the public. RESOLUTION NO.98-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN OPPOSITION OF THE GOVERNMENT COST SAVINGS AND TAXPAYERS PROTECTION AMENDMENT." BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 14 May19, 1998 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.98-37 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with labor negotiators, Tom Hartung and John Falcon er, regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Meet and Confer Process. 2. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding existing litigation City of Orange V. Alabama Treasury, Case No. BC106461. Council reconvened with no decision being made which requires reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act). BUSINESS SESSION...............continued 9. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR 5B821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIANS' FACILITIES PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS. Mr. Wilson, Management Assistant, advised that the proposed grant application is for SB821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Grant Funds. He advised that the funds will be used to install a sidewalk on the west side of Dune Palms Road, north of Highway 111, and construct two handicap ramps in the public right-of-way on the south side of Fred Waring Drive, at the entrance to a private development. He advised that the need for a sidewalk was brought to the attention of the City by the Desert Sands Unified School District and the need for handicap ramps was brought to the City's attention by a resident who is physically challenged. Staff recommended approval of the grant application. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the application for 5B821 and Pedestrian Program Grant Funds for 1) sidewalk on the west side of Dune Palms Road, north of Highway 111; and 2) handicapped ramps on Fred Waring Drive. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-79. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 15 May19, 1998 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AN URBAN FORESTRY GRANT TO PLANT TREES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the City Manager's Office and on file in the City Clerk's Department. RESOLUTION NO.98-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION BOND ACT OF 1988 FOR THE CITY-WIDE TREE PLANTING" PROJECT. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.98- 38 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 11. CONSIDERATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS' WORK PLANS. Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that staff has asked the Boards and Commissions to prepare and propose their 1998/99 Work Plans prior to Council's consideration of their individual budget requests. In light of Council's recent action to combine and establish two new commissions effective July 1, he advised that Council may at this time review the individual work plans and make recommendations for changes or choose to hold them in abeyance until appointments have been made to the new commissions. Council Member Perkins felt the work plans for all of the commissions, except the Investment Advisory Board, should be held in abeyance until the commissions have been finalized. Council concurred. Council Member Henderson noted that the Investment Advisory Board would be developing their first work plan and has been working under the Investment Advisory Policy that they review and bring back to the Council every year. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Sniff to review the Investment Advisory Board Work Plan only and hold the others in abeyance pending appointment of new commissions. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-80. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 16 May 19, 1998 12. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO.316 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVOKE TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.80 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION), AND CHAPTER 2.90 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION), AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.95 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Ordinance No.316 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ORDINANCE NO.317 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2.65 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION), REVOKING CHAPTER 2.85 CULTURAL COMMISSION). AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.75 CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Ordinance No.317 on second reading. Council Member Adolph advised that he still could not support this action and would vote NO. Motion carried bV the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: Council Member Adolph ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MAY 19,1998. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 17 May19, 1998 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER*S REPORT DATED MARCH 31, 1998 FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE LA QUINTA FINANCING AUTHORITY. 3. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NEPTUNE ELECTRIC TO INSTALL AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEM AT THE I-A QUINTA SENIOR CENTER, PROJECT 97-08. 4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 28419-2, MCCOMIC CONSOLIDATED, INC. 5. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997198 CITY-WIDE SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. 98-12. 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE CITY*S ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR C5A152, AUTHORIZE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS, AND INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE COUNTY HARMLESS FOR LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON CITY PARCELS UNDER CSA152. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with Item Nos. 4 and 6 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 98-39 and 9840 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-61. STUDY SESSION None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS SunLine Transit Agency/SunLine Services Group Council Member Henderson asked Mayor Pena to find out if SunLine has any background information regarding the speed of their buses on Avenida Obregon, advising that she has received a number of complaints about it. C. V. Mountains Conservancy Council Member Sniff reported that both the Chair and Vice Chair were recently re-elected and that they also approved a contract with CVAG for the preparation of the Multi-Species Habitat Plan. In addition, they voted to continue an item with the State Parks for funding. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 18 May19, 1998 In response to Mayor Pena, he advised that he intends to have the issue of the Big Horn Sheep placed on the next agenda for discussion. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. CITY MANAGER REPORT. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that the Preliminary Budget Review is being rescheduled to June 16. Should there be a problem with that date, staff is suggesting June 15 or 1 7 as contingency dates. C. CITY CLERK REPORT. Mrs. Juhola, City Clerk, asked if Council wished to purchase a table at the Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner on June 27 to which Council responded yes. G-1. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED MARCH 31, 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 dated March 31, 1 998 for the La Quinta Financing Authority. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-82. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated March 31, 1998 for the City of La Quinta. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-83. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF POLITICAL SIGNS. Council Member Perkins commented on the number of political signs on Washington Street and asked if we are pursuing adherence to the ordinance as BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 19 May19, 1998 vigorously as we did during the local election, to which Mr. Genovese, City Manager, responded yes. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNCIL'S RULES OF PROCEDURE. Council Member Henderson asked to have Council's Rules of Procedure brought back for the purpose of considering starting the City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. with Closed Session from 2:00 to 3:00 and having the regular session begin at 3:00 p.m. Council concurred. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to and until the hour of 7:00 p.m. 7:00P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Tyler, 44-21 5 Villeta Drive, questioned why the traffic for the Big Gig" country music event is being directed down Washington Street and up Avenue 52 when the event is not being held in La Quinta. Mayor Pena understood that the promoters of the event are trying to direct traffic through the various communities in order to familiarize people with the different cities and help local businesses. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 THROUGH 200212003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that the Capital Improvement Program CI P) for Fiscal Year 1998/99 2002/03 includes prioritized projects over the next five years, as well as additional projects that will require prioritization and fund identification in the future. A conservative approach was utilized in developing the CIP, using only those infrastructure funds that are on reserve. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 20 May19, 1998 He advised that the developer fees will have an impact on the CIP once they are approved by the Council. The first year of the CIP is known as the Capital Budget. The infrastructure fees and the future developer fees have not been projected in the CIP. Capital improvement projects in 1 997/98 total $6,299,602 and are all in various stages of completion except for the following: Washington Street Improvements a four-acre detention basin); Community Drop-Off Facility; Civic Center Campus Improvements construction phase); and City Yard Fueling Station. In addition, Council set aside $150,000 last year for Citywide infrastructure improvements to be identified. That did not occur due to the Phase V completion identified in this year's CIP. The projects that have not yet been started have been rolled over into the CIP for FY 1 998/99. On January 27, 1998, a special Council meeting was conducted in which Council discussed goals and additional projects. On April 1 4, 1 998, the Council discussed the proposed CIP during a Council study session. He then proceeded to show slides depicting the following projects that have been added to this year's CIP: The development of a prototype street in The Village for $500,000; the Cove Oasis/Lake Cahuilla Trail Head for $200,000; the Calle Rondo Drainage Ditch De-watering Project to handle nuisance water) for $265,000; and Phase V Improvements at $8,400,000. The Phase V Improvements include curb and gutter, sidewalk, and in some cases, water and sewer for The Village commercial area, North Cove area, Westward Ho area, and the Sagebrush, Bottlebrush, and Saguaro area. A new proposed project is the widening of Washington Street for the addition of a northbound lane from Fred Waring Drive to the City's northern boundary approximately at Darby Road at an estimated cost of $252,000, which will come from the Infrastructure Fund. He advised that the City of Palm Desert is working with the County to widen the west side of the street as well. In summary, a conservative approach was utilized in the CIP. The effects of the developer's fees were not projected but will effect next year'* CIP if approved. He advised that the proposed capital budget amount for FY 1998/99 is $12,067,896 and $14,019, 1 52 for the proposed Five-Year*ClP. The total additional projects is $25,000,953, and a reserve of $383,000 remains in this year's CIP per Council's previous direction. He then reviewed the alternatives available to Council. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, pointed out that Council has also received a memorandum outlining the status of the Redevelopment Agency bonds related to the CIP. The memorandum outlines the progress in bond issue, the fact that commitments have been made by two insurance companies, and that we may, in fact, get added some additional proceeds to the process. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt advised that the Washington Street Bridge-Widening Project is one of the rollover projects and not part of this year's CIP. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 21 May 19, 1998 In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt confirmed that the improvements at Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive will allow two northbound lanes. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt advised that the $4,088,000 figure for improvements in the North Cove area includes the cost of sewer and water. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Sandra Hawks, 78-770 Spyglass Hill Drive, urged the Council to consider construction of sidewalks at Avenue 50 and Washington Street, noting that children walking to and from the schools and/or Sports Complex have to walk through sand or alongside vehicular traffic. She also asked that the City repair the asphalt and install gutters along Avenue 50 in front of the Duna La Quinta Golf Course and on the opposite side of the street at the storm channel and improve the bus stop at Avenue 50 and Washington Street. Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, was pleased with the CIP and stated that she felt the improvements would help in development of the area. She asked how soon the improvements would be completed. Mark Kromlish, 78-748 Bottlebrush, asked when the Phase V improvements would be completed in his neighborhood. Mayor Pena advised that those improvements are included in this fiscal year. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council Member Henderson expressed appreciation to staff for the CIP and the innovative financing that has made it possible for some of the projects to be done. She wasn*t ready to consider expenditure of the $383,000 in reserve funds at this point. Council concurred. Mr. Genovese advised that most of the improvements can move forward, but Assessment District hearings will have to be scheduled for the water and sewer improvements in Phase V and that process may take up to nine months. Mr. Vogt advised that it will take nine to ten months to complete the design process. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 22 May19, 1998 Mayor Pena advised Mrs. Hawks that Council will take her concerns into consideration and that he will speak to SunLine regarding the bus shelter. RESOLUTION NO.9841 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1998199 THROUGH 2002103 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 98-41 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. TENTATIVE TRACT 26718, TIME EXTENSION NO.1 TO CREATE 125 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 39 ACRES IN THE RL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET APPROXIMATELY 1,650 FEET SOUTH OF AVENUE 50. APPLICANT: WALTER HANSCH. Ms. di Iorio, Planning Manager, presented a brief staff report, advising that the proposed time extension request is for Tentative Tract 26718, which is a tract for 1 25 single4amily lots on 40 acres that Council approved on January 5, 1 992. The circulation is reciprocal with Tract 26855, and a retention facility is also shared. A gated entry is proposed off of Jefferson Street. The minimum lot size requirement is 10,000 sq. ft., and there is an acoustical requirement for a 2Y2 foot berm, with a 6-foot wall on Jefferson Street. They are proposing a meandering sidewalk. An addendum to the environmental assessment was prepared to include a noise and cultural resources analysis. She advised that on April 14, the Planning Commission considered the applicant*s request and recommended approval of the time extension. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council Member Henderson advised that she was prepared to support the request, noting that this item, as well as Public Hearing Item No.3, received very extensive scrutiny at the Planning Commission level. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 23 May19, 1998 RESOLUTION NO.98-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA1 CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.91-193, ADDENDUM I FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26718, FIRST TIME EXTENSION, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET APPROXIMATELY 1,650 FEET SOUTH OF AVENUE 50 WALTER HANSCH). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.98-42 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.98-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26718 TO ALLOW A 125 SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SUBDIVISION ON APPROXIMATELY 39 ACRES IN THE LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT WALTER HANSCH). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.98-43 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. TENTATIVE TRACT 26855, TIME EXTENSION NO.1 TO CREATE 73 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES IN THE RL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH OF AVENUE 50. APPLICANT: SUMBAD AND SHARRON KANLIAN. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Ms. di Iorio, Planning Manager, advised that this is a first-time extension for Tentative Tract 26855, which was approved by Council on January 5, 1992 and consists of 73 single-family lots on 23 acres. The circulation will be reciprocal with Tract 26718, and there is a shared retention facility. It will also be a gated entry. The minimum lot size requirement is 10,000 sq. ft. and a 2Y2- foot berm with a 6-foot wall will continue from Tract 26718 along Jefferson Street. An addendum to the environmental assessment was. prepared to include a noise and cultural resources analysis. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the time extension on April 14, 1 998. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 24 May19, 1998 There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.9844 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.91-194, ADDENDUM 1 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26855, FIRST TIME EXTENSION, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET SOUTH OF AVENUE 50 SUMBAD AND SHARRON KANLIAN). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 98-44 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.98-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26855 TO ALLOW A 73 SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SUBDIVISION ON APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES IN THE LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT SUMBAD AND SHARRON KANLIAN). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 98-45 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-057- TO ALLOW A CHANGE OF TOURIST COMMERCIAL LOCATION AND 28-FOOT WIDE PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL STREETS; SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004 AMENDMENT NO.2, ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS IN A FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN; CHANGE OF ZONE 98-086, TO ALLOW A CHANGE OF TOURIST COMMERCIAL LOCATION; AND CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-357. APPLICANT: RANCHO LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB. Ms. di Iorio, Planning Manager, advised that the proposed General Plan Amendment is for modification of 30 acres of Tourist Commercial property at Jefferson Street and Avenue 48, while retaining 10 acres at the Dune Palms Road location. It will have minor or no significant impact to the land use, circulation, or other elements of the General Plan. The request will allow private streets as narrow as 28 feet with qualifications. This will have no adverse impact on service levels. Application for the Specific Plan, as conditioned, will BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 25 May 19, 1 998 be consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment, allowing 1 41 4 residential units, two golf courses with ancillary uses, and a hotel. The Specific Plan establishes distribution of the land uses, location, sizing of infrastructure, development standards, and requirements for public improvements. The Change of Zone changes the location of the 40-acre tourist commercial site to the proposed location and is consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment. The Planning Commission recommendation is to certify the environmental assessment and approve the General Plan Amendment, the Specific Plan, and the change of zone. Staff recommended the following two changes to the conditions of approval: 1) Change Tentative Tract Map Condition No. 40-G to read, at Avenue 50 entrance 50% responsibility....*` and 2) Add Condition No.71 to the Specific Plan to remove timeshares and hotels as permitted uses in Planning Area 11. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. di Iorio advised that parking will not be allowed on the 28-foot wide streets and enforcement will be through the CC&R*s of the homeowner association. Council Member Perkins was concerned about how the homeowner association plans to enforce the no-parking requirement. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. di Iorio advised that due to the voltage, the applicant is not required to place the power poles along Avenue 48 underground, but all other utilities will be underground. The substation will remain on-site. In reviewing the site plan, Forrest Haag, 250 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, of Forrest Haag and Associates and representing the applicant, advised that the site is uniquely positioned with major arterials on all sides and it is well- suited to feed smaller circulation elements to the arterials with well-controlled parking issues. In regard to enforcement of the no-parking restriction, he advised that they have been successful in enforcing it through their security and CC&R's. He further advised that the zone change will allow them to get the hotel site more-suited to traffic that can be handled by Jefferson Street or Highway 111. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Haag advised that their on-site security will enforce the no-parking restriction. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 26 May19, 1998 Council Member Adolph supported the project and felt it is well-planned. He did not see a problem with having 28-foot wide streets in this kind of community and was pleased with their plan to build a small hotel. RESOLUTION NO. 98A6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.98-357 PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-057, CHANGE OF ZONE 98-086, AND RANCHO LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004, AMENDMENT NO.2 T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 98-46 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve General Plan Amendment 98-057 in concept with final approval under Public Hearing No.6. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-84. RESOLUTION NO.98-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 84-004, AMENDMENT NO.2 T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 98-47 as amended. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance No.31 9 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.319 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE 98-086 TO ALLOW THE RELOCATION OF THE 30-ACRE PORTION OF THE 40 ACRES TOURIST- COMMERCIAL AT AVENUE 48 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 48 AND JEFFERSON STREET AND TO MODIFY THE CONFIGURATION OF THE GOLF COURSE AND RESIDENTIAL ZONE. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 27 May 19, 1998 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to introduce Ordinance No. 319 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PRESENTATIONS Chief Bloomquist of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department presented a Community Service Award to John Sanchez for his assistance in stopping a burglary in July 1 997. PUBLIC HEARINGS.................continued 5. SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031, TENTATIVE TRACT 28601. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-518, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-055, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 97-349 FOR A 26-ACRE. 86-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT SUBDIVISION AND 10-ACRE, 118 SENIOR APARTMENTS WITH RECREATIONAL AMENITIES. THIS PROJECT IS AVAILABLE FOR VERY- LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS. THE REQUEST IS ALSO TO REDUCE SEVERAL STREET WIDTHS FROM THE GENERAL PLAN REQUIRED 36 FEET TO 28 AND 32 FEET. PROJECT LOCATION IS NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 48. APPLICANT: CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Ms. di Iorio, Planning Manager, advised that the General Plan Amendment request is to reduce the street widths from 36 feet to 28 and 32 feet, with the homeowner association being responsible for enforcing the parking requirements. The Tentative Tract Map request is for single-family residential houses, ranging from 5,625 sq. ft. to 6,800 sq. ft., on Lots 1-86 and senior apartments on four lots. Lettered Lots A-G will be used for open space. The Specific Plan request is for a mixed-residential development on 34 acres with a density of 5.9 units per acre. She advised that parking bays will alternate from one side of the street to the other on the 32-foot wide streets. The single-family houses, which will have six-foot parkways with a five-foot sidewalk, will be available to moderate-income levels. The senior apartments, which will have five-foot parkways and sidewalk, will be available to very-low and low-income levels. The setback for garages is 25 feet and 10 feet for houses, with all units having front yard terraces. There will be two parks The Village Green, which will be over an acre and located in the center of the BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 28 May19, 1998 Specific Plan area, and The Village Park, under an acre in size, adjacent to the storm channel, with a tot lot. The senior commons area will be under an acre and attached to the recreational building and pool. In reviewing the Site Development Permit, she advised that Plan 1 for the single-family residences is proposed for 1,710 sq. ft., Plan 2 for 1,860 sq. ft. and Plan 3 for 2,010 sq. ft. Each will have two entry design alternatives and be centered around the courtyard. The senior apartments will have three design alternatives, depending on a one or two-bedroom combination. A Spanish Colonial architectural style will be used for the design of the housing and recreation building, including stucco walls, terra cotta tile roofs, multi-pane windows, rafter tails, and arcades. She advised that the Planning Commission reviewed the requests at their meeting on May 12 and recommended approval, subject to conditions of approval. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. di Iorio reviewed the park areas, advising that The Village Green is the largest of the three, including the senior commons area. Council Member Henderson stated that she was very pleased with the project and noted that there was some discussion at the Planning Commission about additional setback along Jefferson Street, but there is just no room. Council Member Sniff felt it is a nice project. In response to Mayor Pena, Conrad Sick, 5 Park Plaza, Suite 400, Irvine, Vice President of Catellus Residential Group, advised that a storage area will be provided off of the patio as well as the overhead storage in the back of the garage. John O*Brien, 5 Park Plaza, Suite 400, Irvine, Project Manager of Catellus Residential Group, advised that the 36-foot wide street in front of the main entry has been reduced to 32 feet in order to provide a wider landscape parkway, noting that parking bays will alternate from side to side, similar to the other streets. The medians will be removed at the entry which will provide a 36-foot wide entryway and 17 feet of parkway on each side. The continuing northbound street will be reduced to 32 feet. Elimination of the median at the other entry will allow better alignment of the intersection of A and B Streets. He then asked that Condition No. 45-B be changed to allow a left-hand turn entry into the project and advised that they will also need to make some slight BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 29 May19, 1998 modifications to the median at the other entry to allow a left-hand exit toward Jefferson Street. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. O*Brien advised that left-hand turn lanes will be provided on Avenue 48 at both entrances into the project. Council Member Henderson understood that a lot of the redesigning was due to a discovery on the property. She noted that there was some discussion at the Planning Commission meeting regarding an emergency exit at the rear of the property, and she asked if the Fire Department, etc., were satisfied, to which Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, responded yes. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. O*Brien advised that the project will have 86 single-family units and 11 8 senior rental units. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Sick advised that the plans are firmed up, with the exception of a few minor details. Council Member Adolph suggested they use evergreen trees instead of jacaranda trees, which are dirty and lose their leaves in the winter. He further suggested they use light poles that are more compatible with the Mediterranean design and commented on the layout of the units. Council Member Henderson stated that she hoped the obelisks would be used on these streets. RESOLUTION NO.9848 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN INITIAL STUDYIEIR ADDENDUM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 97-349 PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-055, SPECIFIC PLAN 97*31, TENTATIVE TRACT 28601, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-618 LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AG*NCY AND CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 98-48 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve General Plan Amendment 97-055 in concept with final approval under Public Hearing No.6. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-85. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 30 May 19, 1998 RESOLUTION NO.98-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28601 TO ALLOW A 90- LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 86 LOTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, FOUR LOTS FOR 118 SENIOR APARTMENTS, AND LETTERED LOTS A" THROUGH G" ON APPROXIMATELY 34.4 ACRES CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 98-49 as amended. Motion carried with Mayor Pena voting NO. RESOLUTION NO.98-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031 CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 98-50 as amended. Ms. di Iorio advised that Condition No. 2-C should include a requirement that 2-A and 2-B must be completed prior to the issuance of precise grading plans and Condition No. 7 should be added to require light fixtures to be complimentary with the Mediterranean period of architectural design. Motion carried with Mayor Pena voting NO. RESOLUTION NO.98-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-618 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THREE PROTOTYPE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSES EACH WITH TWO DESIGN ALTERNATIVES) AND THREE PROTOTYPE SENIOR APARTMENT UNITS AND ASSOCIATED SENIOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 98-51 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pena voting NO. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 31 May19, 1998 6. ADOPTION OF COMPOSITE RESOLUTION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS NOTED IN PUBLIC HEARING NOS. 4 AND 5 BY ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, CONFIRMING ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS, AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN FOR GPA 97-055 AND 98-057. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted to the City Council by the Community Development Department and on file in the City Clerk*s Department. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.98-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS TO MODIFY THE CIRCULATION AND LAND-USE ELEMENTS. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 98*52 as submitted. Council Member Perkins questioned what will happen if the homeowner associations do not enforce the no-parking restriction. Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that, in theory, the conditions of approval provide the City with the authority to insist on enforcement, but in practice it might be a little difficult to do. Motion carried unanimously. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD 7. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP FOR AN 86 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT SUBDIVISION AND 118 SENIOR APARTMENTS WITH RECREATIONAL AMENITIES ON APPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 48. Mayor Pena noted that staff has requested that this item be continued. BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02 ^"8J City Council Minutes 32 May 19, 1998 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the matter of the Affordable Housing Agreement between the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and Catellus Residential Group to June 1 6, 1 998. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.98-86. There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Re submitted, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 07-20-1998-U01 10:52:47AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 19-U02 1998-U02