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MINUTES
FEBRUARY 16, 1999
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
2:00 p.m. by Mayor Pena, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT None
Council recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, asked that a Closed Session item be added to the
agenda regarding Public Hearing Item No.2 due to significant exposure to litigation as
noted in letters on file in the City Clerk?s Office.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to add Closed Session
Item No.2 regarding Public Hearing Item No.2 Mainero, Smith & Associates for A. G.
Spanos project) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)1(C) due to
significant exposure to litigation as noted in letters on file in the City CIerk?s Office.
Motion carried unanimously.
1. Evaluation of Council-appointed position Citv Manager pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.6.
2. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)1 C) regarding threatening litigation related to the A. G. Spanos
project.
3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed
See Page 1 for addition of Closed Session Item No.2.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council
Minutes of January 26, 1 999, as submitted. Motion carried unanim6usly.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council
Minutes of February 2, 1 999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS None
PRESENTATIONS None
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
1. LETTER FROM SALTON SEA AUTHORITY REQUESTING SUPPORT OF SENATE
BILL 223.
Council concurred on directing staff to research this matter and to agendize it
for March 1 6, 1 999, and to ask Mr. Kirk to be present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pena asked that Item No.9 be pulled for separate action.
1. APPROVAL OF DEiV?AND REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 16, 1999.
2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED DECEMBER 31, 1998, FOR
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE LA QUINTA FINANCING AUTHORITY.
3. APPROVAL OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORT ON FEDERAL AWARDS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998.
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4. APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND TWO
MEMBERS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD TO ATTEND THE 1999
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL TREASURER'S ASSOCIATION CMTA) CONFERENCE
ON APRIL 19-23 IN BREA, CALIFORNIA.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM THE
SOROPTIMISTS OF LA QUINTA TO THE SENIOR CENTER. RESOLUTION
NO.99-28)
6.. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION OF GAMBELS QUAIL
PAINTING FROM KINER/GOODSELL ADVERTISING, INC. RESOLUTION
NO.99-29)
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
28935, JPW CONSTRUCTION, LLC. RESOLUTION NO.99-30)
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
29004, KSL LAND CORPORATION. RESOLUTION NO.99-31)
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
MAP 28525-1, STAMKO DEVELOPMENT CO. See separate action below.)
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
23995-6, CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. RESOLUTION NO.99-32)
11. APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY
BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item
No.9 and with Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 being approved by RESOLUTION
NOS. 99-28 through 99-32 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE
ORDER NO.99-19.
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Item No.9
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve Consent
Calendar Item No. 9 Parcel Map 28525-1 for Stamko Development) as
recommended by RESOLUTION NO.99-33. Motion carried with Mayor Pena
ABSTAINING. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-20.
BUSINESS SESSION None
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF SOUND ATTENUATION ALONG WASHINGTON STREET
FRONTING MONTERO ESTATES TRACT.
Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that in April 1 996 residents from the
Montero Estates development expressed concern about the noise levels from
Washington Street, and in May 1 996 Council directed staff to update the
previous sound study. The update of the sound study was completed by Gordon
Bricken & Associates in September 1996. He noted that Washington Street is
currently a four-lane facility, but is shown in the General Plan as a six-lane
facility in its ultimate configuration. The traffic counts for Washington Street
in 1 996 ranged from 1 3,000 to 14,000 vehicles per day, and the latest traffic
counts conducted in 1 998 show that those numbers have increased.
Washington Street has a projected capacity of 65,100 vehicles per day at build-
out, and at the current development rate, build-out should be attained
somewhere between 2020 and 2030.
According to the sound study, existing noise levels in Montero Estates are not
a significant impact except for those homes directly adjacent to Washington
Street. A 6? high wall on the development's property line would adequately
mitigate the present sound levels, but it would not be adequate as traffic
increases. He then reviewed four different options. Option #1 is a 1 0?-1 2' high
wall, which would provide an acceptable noise level of 65 dBA at build-out, but
may increase noise levels for the interior homes due to the sound waves
propagating over the wall and into the development. A noise level of 65 dBA
is 5 dBA higher than the City's criteria, but acceptable since that is the limit
used by most agencies. The existing wall is more of a decorative wall than it
is a sound attenuation wall. Should a 10'-12' high wall be built, it could be
made from differing materials, but should be reinforced due to wind load, and
staff recommends that it be placed on the property owners' side to be
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maintained by the property owners. The cost estimate for constructing
approximately 3,500 linear feet of a 10'-12' high wall is $320,000.
Option #2 is rubberized asphalt, however, it would not adequately reduce noise
levels in the future, and it would mean the removal of an existing cap that is in
good condition, as well as a disruption to traffic during construction. The cost
estimate for rubberized asphalt is $300,000. Option #3 is a combination of a
6' high wall and the use of rubberized asphalt, which may adequately address
noise levels, but would still be a disruption to traffic. That cost estimate is
$450,000. Option #4 is additional home treatments such as double insulating
the sides of homes and replacing windows with double-pane glass for homes
fronting Washington Street. The cost would differ with each home, and it
would not mitigate noise levels in the back yards.
He then reviewed funding options, noting that there's a sub-fee for sound walls
in the City's new development fee, and it's considered for Jefferson Street,
Washington Street, Fred Waring Drive, and Avenue 52, in areas where
development is already in place and there's no sound wall. A second option
would be to complete an assessment analysis as part of the Phase V contract
to establish a sound wall assessment for the Montero Estates homeowners, and
a third option would be for each property owner to be responsible for funding
their own improvements.
He concluded his presentation by reviewing the following alternatives: 1)
establish a development fee for sound walls as part of the new development fee
analysis to fund sound walls in locations of existing development along
Washington Street, Jefferson Street, Avenue 52, and Fred Waring Drive; 2)
direct staff to have the Phase V consultant to complete an assessment analysis
and initiate discussions with residents of Montero Estates to determine if there's
an interest in forming an assessment district to fund the installation of a l0?-i 2'
high sound wall along Washington Street; and 3) direct staff to complete further
analysis on a combined rubberized asphalt?6' high sound wall to be funded
either through an assessment district or development fees.
Council Member Adolph asked about the possibility of narrowing the west side
of Washington Street to construct a sound wall on top of a berm, similar to
what is on Avenue 48 by Lake La Quinta.
Mr. Vogt advised that that would mean reducing Washington Street from six
lanes to four lanes. It's built for its projected capacity of 65,000 vehicles per
day, but only four lanes are being used at the present time.
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In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt advised that it would require
a 20' wide area to do an 8' high berm with a wall on top because a minimum
two4o-one slope is needed on both sides of the wall. It's difficult to tell at this
time if the sound bouncing off of the wall would bounce across to the east side
of Washington Street.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Vogt confirmed that the oleanders
would be removed, and advised that there are no studies showing that there is
any residue from rubberized asphalt any different than regular asphalt. The City
of Indian Wells has used rubberized asphalt a lot and likes it. The type used by
Palm Springs wasn't very effective, but the kind the City would want to use is
Class B type.
In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Vogt advised that the cost of rubberized asphalt
is about twice the cost of regular asphalt, but it does reduce noise levels and
it wears longer.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Vogt advised that rubberized asphalt
is made from left-overs at tennis ball factories.
In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Vogt advised that the noise levels in the study
were measured from different locations with additional decibels being added at
different periods of the day for the sensitivity level. The two locations were as
follows: the curb line in line with Calle Felipe at 48', 160', and 700' from the
centerline at Washington Street; and the curb line in line with Calle Huerta at
48', 140', and 400' from the centerline at Washington Street. He confirmed
that noise measurements are less accurate as you get farther away from the
sensor because of additional noises in the area. The noise levels are also
affected differently by different types of vehicles.
Council Member Adolph noted that some wall materials will absorb sound rather
than deflect it. He also suggested that in order to reduce the space needed for
berming, to build a 30" high retaining wall at the sidewalk with a sloped planter
area on top leading up to the sound wall.
Mr. Vogt advised that many manufacturers are not able to provide information
regarding how many decibels their materials will reduce sound.
Betty Hartz Smith, 78-467 CaIle Orense, stated that she has lived there for 25
years and has watched Washington Street expand from a small street to what
it is today. She liked Council Member Adolph's suggestion of berming on top
of a retaining wall and then building the sound wall. She noted that insulating
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their homes would not help the noise levels on their patios, and she presented
several letters from members of their homeowners association.
Bill Schmid, 78-490 Calle Orense, spoke regarding the increased traffic noise
from Washington Street, and urged Council to address this problem at once to
alleviate a potential deterioration of the community. He also asked that a wall
be considered along Avenue 50 as well as Washington Street, and that double
paning of windows include more than just those facing Washington Street.
In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Vogt confirmed that a wall along Avenue 50
has not been a part of the current consideration, and that the recommendation
for double-pane glass windows is only for those facing Washington Street.
D. J. Ryan, of Montero Estates Casitas No.1 Homeowners Association, advised
that 1 7 homes in the development abut Washington Street. He doesn?t live
adjacent to Washington Street, but has upgraded to double-pane glass windows
and still hears the traffic noise inside his home. He thanked the Council for their
work on this problem.
Robert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, noted that the Palm Springs Airport has done
a lot of research on sound proofing homes that the City could perhaps take
advantage of.
Ellen Burr, 49-723 Avenida Montero, felt that speed has a lot to do with sound
and wished to hear some feedback on how much reducing speed and enforcing
speed limits affects the noise levels.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt explained that speed limits in
California are set on the 85th percentile, and those set below that are not
enforceable. A recent speed survey set the speed limit at 50 mph on
Washington Street.
Council Member Henderson understood that the City would be able to go back
retrospectively to when the development fee study began and dedicate funds
for sound wall projects.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that he didn?t believe the developer fee
could be made retroactive.
Mr. Vogt advised that until the developer fee is adopted, the City is collecting
infrastructure fees, and whether or not those fees in reserve can be used for the
sound wall is a legal interpretation.
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In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt advised that he wasn't aware
of any grants for sound attenuation.
Council Member Sniff felt something should be done to solve this problem, and
didn't feel that double-pane glass windows is the answer. He felt a minimum
10' high wall should be built without consuming too much ground area. He
wasn't in favor of narrowing Washington Street because he felt consistency
from end to end is important. He supported giving some consideration to
extending the wall around the corner onto Avende 50, and suggested some type
of joint funding by the City and property owners. He felt staff should talk to the
property owners and find out if they are willing to have an assessment district
and are willing to fund part or all of the project.
Council Member Henderson believed the funding issue is the bottom line, and
that this is the ideal time to explore the possibility of including this area in the
Phase V assessment district program. She agreed with the City participating in
some percentage of the funding, and felt the infrastructure fees or developers
fees could probably be used. She wished to see the assessment district idea
explored.
Council Member Sniff noted that the perimeter wall on the east side of
Washington Street across from the Civic Center was funded by the residents in
that area as part of an assessment district.
Council Member Adolph felt it needs to be determined how much room is
available, how much it's going to cost, and how it's going to be funded. Staff
should be directed to work with the community on this, and then bring it back
to Council.
Council Member Perkins was concerned about where the funding will come from
and where the sound will go if a sound wall is built. He felt it's foolish to
consider building a sound wall without knowing if it will accomplish what is
wanted and not just move the sound across Washington Street or into the
interior part of the development.
Mayor Pena was also concerned about the noise levels increasing in the interior
part of the development, and wished to see some cost estimates for the double-
pane glass windows and insulation because he felt a combination of a wall and
some insulation improvements might be possible. He supported the City sharing
in the costs.
Council Member Sniff felt the use of an acoustical type material would help
solve the problem of sound bouncing elsewhere.
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In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt stated that he's sure there
are some materials out there that can help, but it's hard to get the
manufacturers to commit to the properties of their products. He added that
acoustical materials tend to be porous which makes it easy to graffiti and hard
to anti-graffiti.
Mayor Pena supported having staff meet with the property owners and come
back to Council with some cost estimates. He agreed that it's time to move
forward on this.
Correspondence in support of a wall was received from the following:
Bushhorn, Chris no address
Dallanegra, Marc 78-496 Calle Seama
Henebry, John 78-445 Calle Felipe
Montgomery, Jim 78-483 Calle Huerta
Schmid, William/Alyce 78-490 Calle Orense
Schmidt, Jim 78-477 Calle Remo
Swick, Monica 78-460 CaIle Felipe
Walker, Jean/Wade 78-450 Calle Felipe
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tom Freeman, 54-220 Avenida Obregon1 Vice President of Waste Management of the
Desert, commented that the City has done a good job in combating illegal dumping,
but noted that it's still a problem in the unincorporated areas. He invited the Council
and staff to participate in the Trashbusters" kick-off in Sky Valley on March 1 3 from
8 a.m to 2 p.m. He advised that there will bea free BBQ lunch and for the first 200
volunteers, there will be free T-shirts.
Council Member Henderson felt the cities should declare their clean-up days as Marion
Henderson Clean-up Day," and suggested naming this the Marion Henderson
Trashbusters" in honor of all her efforts to clean up the desert.
Mr. Freeman suggested that it be mentioned to the staff at CVAG.
STUDY SESSION.............continued
2. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL GOALS.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that staff has met and completed the
review of their goals and objectives as outlined in the staff report.
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The Council then presented their goals individually as follows:
COUNCIL MEMBER SNIFF
1. Monument Signs on Highwav 111 need to complete monument signs on
Highway 111 at a relatively early date.
2. Frontage Clean-up need to clean up Highway 111 near the trailer park and
remove the vacant building up on the hill area.
3. Cove Mini-Park need to add one or two Cove mini-parks each year.
4. Civic Center Camous need to move forward with the Civic Center
Campus and make some determinations on the landscaping, etc.
5. Librarv- need to develop plans, timeline, and funding to build a library on
the Civic Center Campus.
6. Cove Imorovements need to complete Phase 6 Cove Improvement
Project.
7. Bus StoDs need to construct an attractive bus stop at Highway 111 and
Dune Palms Road for school children.
8. Design Standards for The Village need to allocate funds to produce a
prototype area or street and develop a major site concept. He wished to
see this progress a little faster.
9. Historical Society need to work with the Historical Society to add to and
enhance the Historical Society building. He felt it could be a draw to The
Village and help encourage people to provide historical material.
10. Master Plan Develooment need to seek master plan development on
Washington Street/Miles Avenue and Adams Street/Avenue 48 City land
sites including hotels, affordable housing, etc.
11. Movie Theater seek development of a movie theater in the City.
1 2. Transfer Station need to work with other cities and the County to develop
a transfer station for trash.
1 3. Annexations need to move forward with annexation of Bermuda Dunes
and areas to southeast.
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14. City Promotion move forward with a modified City promotion program
with emphasis on commercial developments, residential, and shopping. He
liked the current Dine La Quinta" commercial.
1 5. Personnel add additional technical personnel wherever needed to deal
with increased workload.
1 6. RDA Compensation consider some type of payment possibly
$50/meeting) for RDA meetings for Agency Members.
1 7. Insurance for Council discuss maintaining insurance rates for former
Council Members who have served at least one full term.
1 8. Infrastructure need to finish the infrastructure work approved last year.
1 9. La Quinta Arts Foundation/Chamber of Commerce need to provide
significant financial support for the La Quinta Arts Foundation and the
Chamber of Commerce.
COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON
1. Infrastructure Program need to mail an update to residents in the various
areas scheduled for infrastructure improvements on the current status of
those improvement projects.
2. Southeast Annexation agrees with moving forward with the annexations
to the southeast and perhaps hiring an outside contractor to concentrate
on annexations to provide information on land uses, potential changes,
values, and costs.
Mr. Genovese noted that last year's goals are to be completed by June 30.
As for using an outside contractor, he advised that that has already been
done by utilizing a consultant and that it will be coming forward very soon.
3. Code Enforcement need to improve code enforcement in the Cove area.
Mayor Pena felt it should be part of an educational campaign through one
of the City's publications wherein residents are given notice of what
conditions will not be accepted and are expected to be cleaned up.
Council Member Henderson agreed, and suggested an ad-hoc committee
for residents to go to when they have a disagreement with the code
enforcement citation they've received.
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Council Member Perkins noted that that concept works well with rent
mediation boards.
Mayor Pena suggested using the Community Services Commission.
Council Member Henderson noted that trash cans are left out on a
continual basis all over the City.
4. General Plan need to move aggressively toward completing the General
Plan update.
5. Joint Meetings With Commissions need to set aside a specific month
each year to hold joint meetings with the City commissions.
COUNCIL MEMBER PERKINS
1. Code Enforcement agreed with improving code enforcement.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Genovese advised that Code
Enforcement Officers attend various seminars and are trained in-house as
well.
Mayor Pena suggested the first contact be by letter with a list of the code
violation(s) cited. This would give the property owner an opportuniw to
voluntarily clean up the property before further contact is made.
2. Cove Mini-Parks questioned whether they work or are being used.
Mayor Pena and Council Member Sniff both commented that the one on
Eisenhower Drive is used a lot.
3. Movie Theater expressed caution regarding development of a movie
theater due to the number of them in the valley. He was concerned that
they will not all survive.
4. Annexations agreed with using a consultant to help analyze the
annexation of Bermuda Dunes, as well as moving forward with the
annexation toward the southeast.
5. RDA ComDensation disagreed with Agency Members getting paid for RDA
meetings because the Council already receives considerably more than the
average Council Member in the valley.
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6. Council Insurance didn't have a problem with Council Members being able
to continue their insurance as Ibng as each Council Member pays for their
own premium.
7. Sheriff Substation He is opposed to having a substation.
COUNCIL MEMBER ADOLPH
1. Regulation of Transformer/Electrical Boxes need policy to regulate the
placement of transformer/electrical boxes.
2. Civic Center Camous agreed with moving forward with the Civic Center
Campus.
3. Librarv agreed with moving forward on development of a City library.
4. Transier Station agreed with working with other cities on a transfer
station.
5. Annexations agreed to moving forward on both annexation areas.
6. Infrastructure Proaram agreed with moving forward to complete the
infrastructure improvements approved last year.
7. Sound Wall need to pursue a sound wall on Washington Street at the
Montero Estates development.
8. Median Landscaoina continue with median landscaping and looking next
at Calle Tampico.
9. Commercial Develooment need to proceed with good commercial
development on Highway 111.
1 0. Long-Range Planning need to have long-range plans and stand firm on
things that could adversely affect the City.
MAYOR PEN A
1. RDA ComDensation agreed with modest compensation for RDA meetings.
2. Council Insurance agreed with looking into the financial implications of
continuing insurance at same rate for Council Members.
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3. Affordable Golf Proaram need to look toward an affordable golf program,
either through building a municipal golf course or through a subsidy
program in conjunction with an existing development; perhaps provide a
citizen's day to use local courses.
4. Web Paae need to expand the City's Web Page by listing things such as
code enforcement.
5. Golf Walk of Fame consider developing a Golf Walk of Fame concept and
maybe establish opportunities for a golf academy.
6. Public Relations need to continue with the excellent public relations
program.
7. Public/Private Partnershios need to continue with public/private
partnerships.
8. Ambulance Service need to look at improving ambulance services in the
City; possibly provide something along the lines of the Cove Communities
District.
Council Member Sniff advised that he changed his attitude about annexing
Bermuda Dunes after attending their Community Council meeting where the
residents were much more receptive than they had been in the past. He
believed there's value in having 1-10 frontage, and felt the City should be
extremely receptive to those residents talking with the City. He noted that the
City would be at a serious disadvantage if Palm Desert decides to initiate a
sphere of influence effort.
Council Member Henderson noted that after Council reviewed a report last year
on the potential costs of annexing Bermuda Dunes, staff was told not to pursue
it, and if that feeling has changed, staff needs to be told.
Mayor Pena agreed and felt it should be discussed in a study session. He felt
a sphere of influence application would be better at this point.
Council Member Sniff agreed with initiating a sphere of influence towards
Bermuda Dunes, but felt it's imperative to move with some diligence toward the
southeast.
Council Member Perkins felt the report on Bermuda Dunes was based on
existing facilities and the related costs of annexation and didn't address the
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potential future. He noted that the widening of Washington Street is going to
make that area heavy commercial.
Council Member Perkins wished to explore the possibility of a joint venture with
Mobil to complete the gas station on Highway 111.
Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that it could be done, but it would
release the bond company from their responsibility of paying for it.
Council Member Sniff wished to look at the possibility of abating the vacant
building on top of the sand dune on Highway 111. He also questioned the
status of the trailer park.
Mr. Genovese advised that staff will come back with a department report on
that. In addition, he advised that a detailed staff report regarding today's
discussion on Council goals will be brought back in conjunction with a review
of the Economic Development Plan and the Capital Improvement Program.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CVAG Committee Reports Mr. Genovese, City Manager, reported that the City
Managers and County representative recently met to discuss the current situation in
Desert Hot Springs, wherein it was clear that there are some challenges. It is also
clear that there is some information that the cities will not be privy to which makes it
difficult to analyze certain situations from a financial point of view. There was some
discussion about the various agencies loaning staff on an interim basis, with La Quinta
providing someone from the building and safety and finance divisions. However, he
has advised staff that the City is not in the position to participate due to its own
staffing concerns, and he didn't know if any of the other jurisdictions were planning
to participate. He wasn't aware of any additional meetings being scheduled.
Council Member Sniff felt the risk and precedent are unacceptable, and that the
Council should support the City Manager's statement.
Council concurred on not loaning personnel.
C. V. Mountains Conservancy Council Member Sniff advised of a potential National
Monument designation for Federally-owned land in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
mountains. There's hope that it will result in monies for the Mountains Conservancy,
but he has asked Bill Hayward and Katie Barrows to look into the possible downside
of excessive Federal involvement.
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Airline Services Committee Council Member Henderson reported that the Airline
Services Committee and CVB will be coming back to the cities for funding on the final
year of their contract, but there still seems to be a need for the committee and there
are major discussions on the best way to make it workable. She has recommended
that it be sent back to CVB's TAC for input.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Mayor Pena noted that funding has
been approved for Washington Street.
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All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
G-1. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED DECEMBER 31, 1998, FOR
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE LA QUINTA FINANCING AUTHORITY.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to receive and file
the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated December 31, 1998, for the City of
La Quinta. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-21.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to receive and file
the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated December 31, 1998, for the
La Quinta Financing Authority. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER
NO.99-22.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS None
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m.
mM.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25691 SUBDIVISION OF 10 ACRES INTO 38
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
MILES AVENUE BETWEEN DUNE PALMS ROAD AND JEFFERSON STREET.
APPLICANT: WORLD DEVELOPMENT.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the applicant is
asking to subdivide approximately 10 acres located on the north side of Miles
Avenue between Dune Palms Road and Jefferson Street into 38 single-family
residential and other common lots. Lots range in size from 7,200 sq. ft. to
9,500 sq. ft. and access is taken from the west property line and connecting
to the existing roadway to the north. The southwest roadway will extend to
the east for future connection of a full-turn movement. The Planning
Commission has recommended approval, subject to findings and conditions. He
advised of additional language to Condition No.53 as approved by the Planning
Commission) which should read, Slopes at a 2:1 may be accepted with
retaining walls for short distances as approved by the Community Development
Department."
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that the
north/south street on the west side of the development will have curbs and
gutters only on one side of the street until the other property is developed.
Council Member Adolph noted that there's no provision for fire equipment to
turn around on the east/west dead-end street. He also questioned the grade
differences between this tract and the development to the north.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that there will be
a sidewalk along Miles Avenue and that there will be landscaping in the right-of-
way along the north/south street.
Mike Smith, 73-1 85 Highway 111, Palm Desert, of Warner Engineering and
representing the applicant, advised that they are in agreement with the
conditions of approval. The grade differences are not high enough to require a
retaining wall, and they have to tie into the street to the north. In regard to a
turn-around for fire equipment, he advised that they have no right to put a
hammerhead on the adjacent property. He didn't believe backing up that
distance 600') would be a problem.
Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that the City wants it to be a through
street to ensure that there's full movement in and out of the development.
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There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO.99-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-372
PREPARED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 25691 WORLD DEVELOPMENT).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-34
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.99-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUBDIVISION OF 10.12 ACRES INTO 38 SINGLE-
FAMILY AND FIVE LETTERED LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MILES
AVENUE, WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD
TENTATIVE TRACT 25691 WORLD DEVELOPMENT).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-35
as amended added language in Condition No.53). Motion carried unanimously.
2. CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-369, APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28982, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-631, AND
TRACT MAP 24230 AMENDMENT NO.1 A REQUEST TO APPROVE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 160 MULTI-FAMILY UNIT PROJECT,
SUBDIVISION OF 10.17 ACRES AS AN AIRSPACE CONDOMINIUM MAP AND
ELIMINATION OF A REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
UNITS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 47 AND ADAMS
STREET. APPLICANT: MAINIERO, SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, presented the staff report,
advising that the tract is located at the southwest corner of Avenue 47 and
Adams Street, and that the vacant site is zoned High-Density Residential, which
allows up to 1 6 dwelling units per acre. The proposal is for 1 60 multi-family
housing units on 10.1 7 acres and the buildings are typically two-story, one and
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two-bedroom units. Each unit will have two parking spaces, and the common
recreation facilities include pool, spa; basketball, etc.
He then reviewed some history of the site and surrounding properties bounded
by Avenue 47, Avenue 48, Washington Street, and Adams Street, advising that
a previously-approved, single-family tract became inconsistent after the zoning
designation was changed to Regional Commercial. In 1989, A. G. Spanos
purchased the property and received approval for a tract map and a change in
the zoning and General Plan designations. The Regional Commercial designation
was maintained along Washington Street, the interior was changed to Single-
Family Residential, and the northeast corner, which is the subject property, was
changed to High-Density Residential. When the General Plan was updated in
1 992, the current land use and zoning designations were maintained. The
single-family residential portion of the property has been sold and developed by
various developers, but A. G. Spanos has retained ownership of the commercial
and apartment properties.
He advised that the Planning Commission reviewed the project on January 26,
1 999, and has recommended approval, subject to findings and conditions. He
pointed out that the City has a certified Housing Element and that under the
State's mandate, each city must provide adequate housing for low-moderate
and medium-income people, and is required to provide suitable areas designated
for multi-family use. Without a certified Housing Element, the City would be
subject to legal action by various housing groups.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that the caliper and
size of the trees is addressed in the conditions of approval.
Emily Hemphill, 777 E. Tahquitz, Suite 328, Palm Springs, attorney with SeIzer
Ealy Hemphill & Blasdel and representing the applicant, reviewed the design
modifications made by the developer in response to homeowners' concerns.
She advised that the two-story buildings have been moved back from the south
and west property lines with setbacks ranging from 75' to 94?. The two-story
building closest to Lake La Quinta has been changed to one-story, and the pad
elevations along the south and west property lines have been lowered 6" to
24". The second-story windows have also been eliminated on the side facing
Lake La Quinta. The applicant has not and does not intend to remove the
oleanders along Dulce Del Mar, and is proposing to construct a 5-foot-high wall
on top of a 3-foot-high berm beyond the oleanders on the homeowner
association's property, which would provide an 8-foot-high barrier between
Dulce Del Mar and the project site. She noted that the only houses along the
southern portion of the project site are on the opposite side of Dulce Del Mar.
Additional modifications include changing carports to garages along the west
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side abutting Lake La Quinta and installing a dry well system onsite for normal
daily drainage. The drainage easement into Lake La Quinta, which was retained
by the developer when the tract map was recorded, will be used only during an
unusual storm event. The project name has been changed from Aventine at
Lake La Quinta" to Aventine," and the Planning Commission and staff have
agreed to eliminate the condition requiring low-moderate-income apartments.
The remaining issues of concern that the homeowners have are ownership of
the units, compatibility with surrounding development, and density of the
project. The developer intends at this time to retain ownership of the
condominium units and rent them, but the homeowners feel that individual
condominium owners would be more likely to maintain the property. She
pointed out that it's not the City's entitlement to determine ownership of these
units, and noted how the developer has properly maintained the median
landscaping on Washington Street west of Lake La Quinta. In addition, it's
critical for the developer to properly maintain the project in order to protect his
investment. In regard to the question of whether or not the project is compatible
with surrounding developments, she noted that all three elements, commercial,
multi-family, and single-family, were determined to be compatible uses when
the project was originally approved in 1 989 and again during the General Plan
update in 1 992. It's also typical in land-use entitlement and planning
procedures to use other forms of slightly more intense residential development
as a buffer when a single-family development abuts or is very near a commercial
development. Land uses for other surrounding properties are the new auto mall
and very intense commercial uses across Avenue 47. The density of the project
has not been increased, and it is recognized in the covenants, conditions, and
approvals for Lake La Quinta, which is a recorded document that each
homeowner is provided when they purchase their property.
The only change to the conditions of approval that they are requesting is to
Condition No.56(e). They feel the applicant's carport proposal will be more
attractive than what is required in the conditions.
She urged approval of the project, noting that the developer has tried to respond
to the homeowner's concerns, and has advised them of the existence of the
project from the beginning.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Hemphill advised that had the
developer chosen to include low-moderate-income housing in the project, the
City would've been required to give them a density bonus of 40 additional units,
but they have elected not to do that.
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In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Hemphill advised that the developer
could have requested a design review approval for an apartment complex of the
same size, but requested a condominium map instead in order to have the
option of selling the units in the future.
Council Member Sniff felt if the developer has an interest in marketing the units
in the future, that it would be in his best interest to keep the units maintained
in the best possible condition.
Ms. Hemphill noted that the developer's reputation has been preserved by
building and maintaining quality products. To date, Spanos has not marketed
any of their other condominium projects.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Hemphill advised that garages will
be constructed on the west end, and carports are proposed on the south end.
They feel that carports without the three sides will make the mature landscaping
a more prominent feature and provide a more pleasant atmosphere within the
project.
Council Member Adolph noted that stucco walls make a better sound barrier and
would look better than the metal carports. He further noted that when the R-1
lot is developed at the southeast corner that it will be looking directly at the
carports.
Ms. Hemphill presented a rendering of the proposed carports and noted that
they would not be seen from Lake La Quinta because of the distance, hedge,
wall, and landscaping.
Bill Hatchett, 78-975 Dulce Del Mar, felt the developer has failed to address the
homeowners' primary concern of high density, which is too great and leads to
total incompatibility within the two communities. He then referenced past
comments made by several Planning Commissioners and Council Members
regarding their concerns on the project and the need to maintain a low-density
community.
Ben Rosker, 47-675 Via Montessa, felt the zoning designation was wrong from
the beginning, and is still wrong. If the City's hands are tied legally against
doing anything to stop this project, then the Council's voice of disapproval may
be the only remaining tool and they must make every effort to persuade the
developer that the project is unacceptable aesthetically. The project is not
comparable to the Lake La Quinta development nor to the City's vision of the
community. The density and eight must be reduced, and he suggested all two-
story units on the south and west perimeters be changed to one-story units.
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The developer told everyone in the beginning to expect condominiums, but now
admits that they never had any intention of building condos. They're following
that format, but they don't deal with condos, they build apartments. The City
has been told for years that this would be condominiums, and that?s what
should be built. He urged the Council to do everything they can to make this
project compatible with the City's vision for the future.
Matt Morris, 44-81 5 Deep Canyon Road, Palm Desert, an attorney representing
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Baden of Lake La Quinta, believed the project is inconsistent
with the existing surrounding developments, and that the Council has the power
to lessen its impact. He believed the environmental assessment fails to address
some serious environmental concerns, and that the 1 989 approval did not grant
the developer the right for 1 6 units per acre, but rather a multi-family project of
1 2-1 6 units per acre, which the City can determine. He asked the Council to
not approve the project as proposed, but rather to impose further limitations,
noting that a reduction of the density would make the project more palatable to
the homeowners. He also urged the Council to not approve the environmental
assessment and to direct staff to re-evaluate the potential impacts to
surrounding properties.
Richard Gauthier, 47-030 Via Lorca, stated that density has always been the
major objection to this project, and he felt a 1 60-unit rental complex next to
upscale homes is unacceptable. The reason no one objected to the zoning in
1 989 is because Lake La Quinta hadn't been built. He urged the Council to
consider the homeowners' concerns and to reject this project.
Ben Smith, 47-355 Via Ravenna, stated that he was told this project would be
condominiums when he purchased his property, and the dictionary defines
condominiums as individually-owned apartments. He didn't feel the developer
has done a very good job designing the project as condominiums, noting that
it only has one pool for 1 60 units, and it's not close enough to the units. He
then compared the number of units per pool that other condo projects have in
comparison with this project; Smoketree has 96, Quail Hollow as 98 units, and
Bermuda Dunes has 110. He also compared the rental rates, and didn't feel this
project would have the amenities to support $811 to $1,100 per month. He
felt the project should be referred back to the developer, and noted that a
variance to allow the buildings to be moved closer to Adams Street would
provide more green space and make the project more attractive.
Walter Robinson, 47-820 Via Nice, pointed out that earlier this evening Council
approved a 1 0-acre project for 38 single-family homes, wherein this 1 0-acre
project is for 1 60 apartments, which he felt is wrong and inconsistent. He felt
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the zoning designation was a mistake in 1 989 and 1 992, and urged Council to
rezone the property to make it compatible with surrounding developments.
Morris Richter, 47-320 Via Koron, noted that the homeowners' major objections
continue to be density, building heights, and the fact that the units are
apartments and not condominiums. The homeowners wish to maintain their
property values and established lifestyles; and he felt the zoning designation is
significantly outmoded for the present time. He also spoke about added noise,
light, and air pollution, and felt there must be a more suitable location for
apartments. He concluded by asking if the developer is restricted from selling
the project at any time to someone who might be less committed to its
appearance and maintenance.
Elaine Bowdle, 47-745 Via Montigo, stated that they did a lotof investigating
before buying their two homes in Lake La Quinta, and they placed their trust in
the City by investing part of their life savings to purchase those homes. She
then commented on how the property values were reduced at Quail Hollow after
a high-density project was built next door. She believed the zoning is wrong for
this site and asked Council to protect their investment by rejecting this high-
density project that's using rentals as their marketing plan. She also felt that
for security purposes, a 5-foot-high wall on top of a 3-foot-high berm is not
equal or interchangeable with an 8-foot-high wall.
Dr. Frank Tasso, 78-810 Via Avante, believed the City made a mistake and
failed to exercise foresight when it approved the high-density designation eight
years ago. He was told when he purchased his property that this would be one-
story, privately-owned condos, and his CC&Rs refer to it as condominiums, but
now they hear that Spanos only builds apartments. The window-dressing
modifications that have been made are not what the majority Lake La Quinta
homeowners want; they want one-story, privately-owned condos. He
questioned the environmental assessment and the documentation that Spanos
claims gives them drainage rights in Lake La Quinta, and he asked the Council
to not compound the first mistake by approving the project as it stands.
Rick Bradford, 78-835 Via Avante, felt the high-density, two-story project
would adversely affect the value of his property and his quality of life. In
addition, he will no longer feel secure living in a gated community with 1 60
transient renters so close to his fence, which is only ten feet from the garages.
He urged the Council to reduce the project to one-story condominiums.
Jay Baden, 47-41 5 Via Cordova, stated that he has built hundreds of
apartments, but feels this project is not the right density for this area. A good
commercial project across Avenue 47 would be more desirable than high-density
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apartments because apartments have activity throughout the night and
sometimes attract undesirables. He believed the project is incompatible with
the low density of the City and with the Lake La Quinta development.
Tom Oglesby, 78-855 Dulce Del Mar, questioned the concept of buffering low-
density residential areas with high-density residential, and then compared the
Spanos project with the Mira Monte Resort, which has 225 hotel rooms and
generates revenue for that city. He noted that the parking for the hotel is
around the perimeter of the buildings, leaving adequate recreation areas
throughout the center of the site, and all the traffic is directed onto Highway
111. On the south side it backs up to single-family homes where a 1 2-foot-high
wall is used to compensate for the two-story buildings. The Spanos project,
however, will funnel its traffic onto Avenue 47 and generate no revenues. He
urged Council to recognize that the density of this project is too heavy for the
size of the site.
James McCarthy, 78-790 Via Avante, stated that he has looked around the
City, and has not been able to find any other mix of high and low-density, and
through his search of the City's file on the 1 989 approval, he's been unable to
find any justification why there's a mixture of this high-density zone with the
low-density residential nature of Lake La Quinta. He believed Lake La Quinta
may have developed differently than what was contemplated at that time.
There's also nothing in the file to indicate that the developer planned to build
1 60 apartment/condominium units, and he believed a reference in the City
Council Minutes of July 5, 1989, regarding review of any future developments
for compliance to development standards, is of great significance given the
obvious incompatibility of this project. He felt the right had been reserved for
future City Councils to determine whether a particular project should be
approved if found to be incompatible, even if it's consistent with the zoning
designation, which he noted was conditionally approved. He felt the most
fundamental maxim of common law is that one property owner cannot use their
property in such a way as to unreasonably cause injury to another property
owner, and that this project as proposed will result in serious injury in property
to the homeowners of Lake La Quinta.
Tom Plouffe, 47-905 Via Jardin, stated that he wasn't aware his CC&R's
referred to a condominium project when he purchased his home. He didn't feel
that the current zoning designation makes good sense, and believed that the
project is incompatible with the Lake La Quinta development. He also believed
that the project will create a lot of traffic/auto-related problems and crimes such
as auto theft and residential burglaries, and questioned this project being in the
best interest of the City.
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Jay Roberts, 47-790 Via Jardin, President of Lake La Quinta Homeowners
Association, stated that they are nof opposed to healthy development in the
City, but feel it must be compatible with the surrounding properties and
consistent with the long-range growth plan. This project may have seemed
appropriate 10 years ago, but the high-density zoning is no longer compatible
with the surrounding single-family developments. In regard to condominiums
versus apartments, they prefer an owner-occupied development, and feel
they've been deceived, or at best misled into believing that these would be
condominiums. He urged Council to withhold approval of this project, and to
assist the Lake La Quinta homeowners by using the Council's power to work
with the developer and homeowners to get some changes made to this project
whereby the homeowners would be able to support it. Some changes that
would reduce the density include constructing only one-story units on the
southern and western perimeters, and granting a variance to allow construction
closer to Adams Street and Avenue 47.
Dutch Dilsaver, 78-835 Dulce Del Mar, felt this project is a liability to the Lake
La Quinta development, and stated that their CC&R's refer to this project as
being up to" 160 units. He noted that the R-1 zone area backing up to the
project as referred to by Council Member Adolph, contains five or six single-
family lots. In order to make this project compatible and neutral, he felt the
seven units facing the west and south areas must be changed to one-story,
which would reduce the number of units from 160 to 132 and eliminate 56
parking spaces. In addition, the overall height of the two-story buildings could
be reduced 30 inches by dropping the grading one foot and reducing the ceiling
heights and roof pitches. He also felt that all of the perimeter carports should
have three sides and hip roofs for attractiveness and continuity and that the
wall should be six-foot high on a maximum two-foot-high berm. He urged
Council to continue this project until some of these revisions can be worked out.
Mike Wexler, 47-210 Via Lorca, advised that one of the reasons he moved here
from Long Beach was to get away from high-density housing, which he felt that
city has regretted allowing.
Correspondence in opposition to the proposal was received from the following:
Adao, Wayne/Deb 47-815 Via Nice
Ahern, Leo/Dolores 47-780 Via Firenze
Baden, Jay 47-41 5 Via Cordova
Bale, Jim 47-965 Via Nice
Bennett, Walter/Naurine P.O. Box 1457
Bradford, Richard/Tammy 78-835 Via Avante
Brewster, Barry/Melissa 47-910 Via Jardin
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Browne, Donald/Ann 47-520 Via Montana
Byers, Hap 47-555 Via Montessa
Calandri, John/Shannon 47-595 Via Montigo
Calvin, James 47-515 Via Florence
Campbell, Lloyd/Elsie 47-385 Via Cordova
De Simone, Albert/Lillian 47-635 Via Florence
Dilsaver, Dutch 78-835 Dulce Del Mar
Doyle, Mollie E. no address
Eaton, Christopher 47-705 Via Montessa
Eichel, Stephanie Parcel 643-090-014 47-995 Via Nice
Gauthier, Richard F. 47-030 Via Lorca
GuhI, Elizabeth L. 47-410 Via Cordova
Hatchett, William/Erika 78-975 Dulce Del Mar
Hauff, Dan/Carol 47-445 Via Cordova
Holmer, Robert/Lynne 47-355 Via Cordova
Italiano, Marshall/Marilyn 47-785 Via Firenze
Jackson, Doris 47-1 20 Via Lorca
Jarboe, John/Joan 47-350 Via Koron
Johnson, Newel/Pamela 47-815 Via Firenze
Kirby, Jack 47-295 Via Koron
LaTorre, Robert 47-385 Via Koron
Machacek, Jim 47-180 Via Lorca
Madison, Jim/Ann 78-735 Dulce Del Mar
McCarthy, James 78-790 Via Avante
Moore, David/Sonya 47-525 Via Montana
Morris, Matt 44-875 Deep Canyon Rd., Suite 3, Palm Desert
Mgrublian, Manny/Mariorie 47-490 Via Montana
Morgan, Steve/Sande 47-145 Via Lorca
Newman, Daniel 47-960 Via Firenze
Oglesby, Thomas/Dorothea 78855 DLJlce Del Mar
Orlowski, Dave\Joan 78-830 Via Avante
Padilla, Ernest/Jospehine 78-770 Via Avante
Parrish, Ray/Barbara 47-735 Via Montessa
Plouffe, Tom/Marilyn 47-905 Via Jardin
Quackenbush, William 47-850 Via Trieste
Ramos, Mario/Jasmine/Victoria 275 N El Cielo, Palm Springs
Reynolds, Katy 47-060 Via Lorca
Richter, Morris/Joan 47-320 Via Koron
Rosker, Benjamin/Jean 47-674 Via Montessa
Sharkey, AI/Addie 78-775 Via Avante
Snodgrass, Connie 78-675 Dulce Del Mar
Tasse, Francis 78-810 Via Avante
Tessel, Irving 47-325 Via Koron
Townsend, Ralph/Clare 47-090 Via Lorca
Turner, Mr. & Mrs. Michael 47-935 Via Jardin
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Tweedie, Roy/Mary Via Montana
Wexier, Michael/Bonnie 47-210 Via Lorca
Williams, Steven/Nadine 47-605 Via Florence
Woodward, Ken/Dorothy 47-845 Via Firenze
Wyskocil, Eugene/Patricia 47-965 Via Jardin
Correspondence in support was received from the following:
Hemphill, Emily, with the firm of Seizer Ealy Hemphill & Blasdel
777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 328, Palm Springs
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED.
Mayor Pena referred to a letter from Matt Morris, and felt the Council should
discuss some of the issues in closed session.
Ms. Honeywell agreed, noting that Council has received several threats of
litigation regarding this project and that Council is authorized to go into closed
session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)1 C). She believed
several new issues have surfaced during this hearing regarding potential
environmental impacts that were not brought up during the Planning
Commission hearings, and felt Council may wish to continue this item to give
staff an opportunity to review these issues further.
Mayor Pena favored a continuance, but wished to go into closed session first.
Council concurred.
Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1.
Council reconvened and the City Attorney announced that the City Council has
concluded a closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(b)1 C).
and has directed the City Attorney and staff to conduct further research on
several issues that have been brought up in letters and in testimony at this
hearing.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the
public hearing for Environmental Assessment 98-369, Tentative Tract Map
28982, Site Development Permit 98-631, and Tract 24230 Amendment #1 A.
G. Spanos/Aventine project) to March 16, 1999. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE ORDER NO.99-23.
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There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members SnifflAdoiph to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
AUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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