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MINUTES
MARCH 2, 1999
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
2:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Henderson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pro Tern Henderson
ABSENT: Mayor Pena
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to excuse Mayor Pena.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
Council recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3.?00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with labor negotiators Ski Harrison, John Falconer, and Tom
Hartung, regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6 Meet and Confer Process.
2. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a); 1) CVWD, Case No. 1NC010827; and 2) Hanover v. City of
La Quinta, Case No.085167.
See Announcements for Closed Session announcement by City Attorney.)
3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson asked that Mayor & Council Members' Item No.2 be
moved to Business Session Item No.3 due to it being a time sensitive issue.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to move Mayor & Council
Members' Item No.2 discussion regarding renaming of clean-up day) to Business
Session Item No.3. Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that changes to the public hearings would be
confirmed at the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council
Minutes of February 16, 1999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, announced that the City Council concluded a Closed
Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Hanover v. City of La Quinta
and as part of the Council's review of the status of the Hanover case, they have
authorized an appeal of the motion granting a new trial. The motion was unanimous.
PRESENTATIONS None
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
1. LETTER FROM WEST COAST OPERA THEATRE REQUESTING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE.
Received and filed and Council directed a letter stating such be sent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 2, 1999.
2. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY SHUPP-CONDON, DATE OF
LOSS, NOVEMBER 12, 1998.
3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY RICHARD MORGAN, DATE OF
LOSS, MAY 13, 1998.
4. APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND THE AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
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5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM REMAX REALTY
TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY
PICNIC. RESOLUTION NO.99-36)
6. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES FOR THE AVENUE
50 MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO.
99-01.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR
THE LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL ON MARCH 18-21, 1999, AT THE FRANCES
HACK PARK PURSUANT TO CONDITIONS FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
98-175. APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION. RESOLUTION NO.
99-37)
8. APPROVAL OF: 1) A PERSONNEL/RISK MANAGER POSITION. 2) AN
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY POSITION, 3) REMOVAL OF THE SENIOR
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT FROM THE ALLOCATED POSITIONS' SCHEDULE,
AND 4) CHANGES TO THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE
DIRECTOR/TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
9. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FROM KSL DESERT RESORTS, INC. TO ASSUME
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MEDIAN ISLANDS ON
EISENHOWER DRIVE FROM AVENUE 50 TO AVENIDA FERNANDO.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 5 and 7 being approved
by RESOLUTION NOS. 99-36 and 99-37 respectively. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-24.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A PART-TIME POSITION
CLASSIFICATION FOR CITY MASCOT GAMBY THE QUAIL."
Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, presented the City Mascot, Gamby
the Quail costume worn by Chris De La Rosa), advising that KinerlGoodsell
Advertising, Inc. has recommended the mascot as part of the City's marketing
plan. It's anticipated that Gamby would attend City functions as outlined in the
staff report.
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Council Member Adolph suggested Gamby also appear at Senior Center
luncheons, open houses, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and some of the Mayor's
Lunches and Chamber Mixers.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz advised that a contractual
position was considered, but it was determined that a part-time employee
position would better serve the City and represent a quality representative.
Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that it's also more clearly covered under
the City's liability coverage.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Horvitz advised that the City has
a mascot training video which addresses what a mascot should or should not
do relative to limiting liability concerns.
Council Member Sniff asked if a costume for warmer weather was planned, as
well as one made of more authentic colors.
Ms. Horvitz advised that there is a vest that can be worn underneath the
costume to help keep the body from overheating.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson suggested something be done to make the feather
on top of the head stick up straighter, and asked where the costume is stored,
to which Ms. Horvitz responded at City Hall.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to approve the part-
time position classification for the City Mascot Gamby the Quail." Motion
carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-25.
2. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE BEAR CREEK TRAIL
ART PIECE AS PROVIDED BY THE LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION.
Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, advised that in 1 994 the La Quinta
Arts Foundation proposed doing an art project with local youth, and in 1 995 the
location for the art piece was changed from Eisenhower Park to the Bear Creek
Trail. Due to various reasons, the project was shelved for sometime, and the
Arts Foundation is now submitting the proposed design for the art piece.
Jana Barbier, P.O. Box 777, Education Director of La Quinta Arts Foundation,
stated that the art piece, Love Seat," was designed by internationally known
artist, Gene Flores, who is willing to work with the youth on the installation.
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The art piece will be made of brushed stainless steel with split-stone seats, and
poetry will be engraved on the wall.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Barbier advised that it will have a
raised concrete base. The pillars can also be filled with concrete, and the
stainless steel won't take on the heat until the concrete gets very hot. If the
steel should get damaged it can be brushed out.
Council Member Adolph didn't have a problem with the design, but felt the
stainless steel is not indicative of the trail area.
Ms. Barbier stated that the artist's intent was to do homage to the metal roof
structures built here many years ago. The brushed stainless steel will pick up
the color tones of the sky and mountains, but it won't reflect the sun.
Council Member Adolph believed the stainless steel would get hot, and was
concerned about someone getting burned.
Ms. Barbier pointed out that metal art pieces are placed all along El Paseo in
Palm Desert.
Council Member Perkins felt the art piece is unique, and didn't have a problem
with the stainless steel.
Council Member Sniff felt it's totally out of place, and missing a balance of
native things such as stone, plants, and maybe water. He felt it would be hot
in the summer and cold in the winter, and didn't have enough shade or seating.
He felt that it needs to be rethought in order to come up with something that's
more functional and compatible with the area, and was concerned that people
might trip over the abrupt elevation of the base.
Ms. Horvitz pointed out that the art piece would not be replacing one of the four
rest stops planned along the trail, one of which will be approximately 500 feet
away.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson felt the Council may need to address the issue of the
rest stops, and determine if they should all be the same or different. She was
impressed with the artist's offer to participate, however, she didn't feel that the
roof provides enough shade, and was concerned about someone tripping on the
raised step. She also questioned the stainless steel not getting hot during the
summer.
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Council Member Sniff felt the glistening from the stainless steel would be
offensive and irritating to the eye.
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson noted that according to the City's code, the art piece
is to be an original, and understood that the artist has used the proposed design
in other places.
Ms. Barbier stated that it's of the same origin, but not the same design.
Council Member Adolph understood that the artist was going more for the
artistic aspect rather than a functional shade area, and noted that the City's bus
stops have the same problem because they look nice aesthetically, but they lack
sufficient shade. His only objection to the art piece was the use of stainless
steel.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Horvitz advised that the proposed
location is approximately 500 feet from the south end of the trail.
Council concurred on referring this back to the La Quinta Arts Foundation asking
that it be re-thought with consideration given to Council's comments.
3. CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE CITY'S SEMI-ANNUAL CLEAN-UP DAYS
AS MARION HENDERSON DESERT BEAUTIFUL CLEAN-UP DAY."
Note: There was no verbal or written staff report.)
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson noted that the Desert Beautiful organization is about
35 years old, and that Marion Henderson has made marvelous efforts toward
beautification of the desert. Most of the projects are now being handled by
individual cities, and she felt it would be nice for the various clean-up days to
be named after Marion Henderson. She asked the Council to consider naming
the City's semi-annual clean-up days as Marion Henderson Desert Beautiful
Clean-up Day," and to send letters to other cities encouraging them to do the
same. She hoped to be able to make such an announcement at their upcoming
meeting.
Council concurred.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to name the City's
semi-annual clean-up days as Marion Henderson Desert Beautiful Clean-up
Day." Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-26.
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STUDY SESSION None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
League of California Cities Riverside Division Mayor Pro Tern Henderson encouraged
everyone to attend the regional meeting at The? Gardens in Palm Desert on March 8.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING DECORATIVE WINDOW TREATMENT FOR
SECURITY PURPOSES FOR CITY HALL.
Council Member Sniff was concerned about some of the windows in City Hall
not having the proper window covering on the lower portion of the window, and
suggested adding a decorative window treatment, such as compatible shutters,
to provide privacy and security.
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson wasn?t sure that the shutters are working that well
on the upper portion of the windows, and suggested referring this to staff for
other options.
Council concurred.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING NAMING THE SEMI-ANNUAL CLEAN-UP DAY AS
MARION HENDERSON DESERT BEAUTIFUL CLEAN-UP DAY."
See Business Session Item No.3.
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING REPAIR OF BALIFIELDS AT THE SPORTS
COMPLEX.
Council Member Sniff noted that the ballfields at the Sports Complex are in
need of repair, and felt that it's time sensitive and necessary.
Council Member Perkins pointed out that the difficulty is in getting the fields
shut down long enough to repair them.
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4. DISCUSSION REGARDING A Y2K TRANSITION COMMITTEE.
Council Member Snifi suggested an item be agendized for March 16 to consider
the formation of a Y2K transition committee consisting of Council Members and
staff, and representatives from the banking field, grocery industry, utilities,
Sheriff's Department, and any others who would have a major impact on the
City. He felt this could be a traumatic event, and that something meaningful
should be done promptly in order to get back to the citizens and to outline
courses of action that could be used if necessary to facilitate the transition.
Council Member Perkins asked if there's a City ordinance to prohibit price
increasing beyond 1 0% in emergency situations.
Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that she would research it to see if it
would apply in this instance.
Council Member Perkins agreed that the City may be falling behind on this.
Council Member Adolph also agreed, and felt the City should know what could
happen, and what's being done to prepare for it.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson assumed that it would be an aQhoc committee, and
didn't have a problem agendizing it. She felt there should be a substantial
amount of material ready as to what's already been done for them to review at
their first meeting.
Council concurred on agendizing this matter for March 16, 1 999.
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Perkins left the meeting at this time.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-373 AND SPECIFIC PLAN 98-033 A
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN
OUTLINING THE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
A 140 TO 160-ROOM HOTEL AND TWO RESTAURANTS ON 7.07 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND HIGHWAY
111. APPLICANT: MAINIERO, SMITH & ASSOCIATESIRAY TROLL.
The Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed
Specific Plan, which is for a 1 40 to 1 60-room hotel and two restaurants on
7.07 acres, allows the number of required parking spaces to be reduced from
399 to 31 B. It has been reviewed by the Planning Commission who has
recommended approval, subject to findings and conditions.
He then pointed out the location of the hotel and restaurants on the site plan,
as well as the access off of Adams Street that will ultimately connect to future
development to the east. There's a road between the storage area and hotel
that will also connect into future development to the east. A right-in, right-out
access will exist along Highway 111 on the easterly boundary, and the 50-foot-
wide setback area along Highway 111 will be developed per the City's Highway
111 Design Guidelines. He then advised of a need to add Condition No.70
which requires all trees to be 8' to 10' high in a minimum 24" box, with a
minimum 1 5" caliper.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that the developer
is required to reserve a total of 1 5 feet for right-of-way at Adams Street, and
that the building setback on Adams is 20 feet from the right-of-way.
Council Member Adolph asked staff to take a look at bus stop shelters on the
north side of Highway 111, noting that the current design fails to provide.
enough shade.
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson asked who would own the street to the north side
of the project.
Marvin Roos, 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs, Director of Planning
Services with Mainero, Smith & Associates and representing Ray Troll, advised
that they are in agreement with the Planning Commission's recommendation
and concur with the conditions of approval. In regard to the street to the north,
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he noted that it's listed in Condition No. 36-B as a private street, but they're
unsure at this point what the loading will be from traffic to the east, and
anticipate the street being a public street. He noted that the Specific Plan
changes the hotel from a conditional use to a permitted main use, and that the
Planning Commission made drive-throughs a conditional use.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Roos advised that they would stay
within the 50-foot height limitation along Highway 111.
Council Member Adolph advised that he objects to any two-story buildings
being out along the Highway 111 frontage. He suggested they use anodized
bronze for the tubular steel poles instead of the grey steel look, and questioned
the number of signs being proposed.
Mr. Roos advised that they're proposing two monument signs; one on Adams
Street and one on Highway 111.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Roos advised that they might be able
to accommodate a larger hotel if they eliminated restaurants or put the parking
underground. They're looking at a business-style hotel, such as the Marriott
Courtyard hotels in Palm Springs and at Desert Willow. The parking would be
shared with the two restaurants, and they anticipate further shared parking
when the properties to the east develop. They're looking at dinner house style
restaurants like Cocos and not drive-throughs. As for two-stories, he noted that
some restaurants have a small, second-story mezzanine or banquet area, but the
entire facility wouldn't be two-story.
Council Member Sniff didn't have a problem with the signage nor with
two-stories, but he did feel that it's important to maintain visibility of the
mountains and to have some sense of openness along Highway 111. He also
believed that visibility and easy access are vital for a business to succeed.
Mayor Pro Tem Henderson didn't have a problem with two-stories since the
buildings are restricted to a 35-foot height limitation. However, she wished
they would look at the size of the parking spaces because the number of sport
utility vehicles is increasing all the time. She complimented the Planning
Commission for doing an excellent job in finding a compromise on the drive-
throughs.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
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RESOLUTION NO.99-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-373
PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 98-033 MAINIERO, SMITH &
ASSOCIATESIRAY TROLL).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-38
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.99-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 98-033, A PROPOSED
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 6.01 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND HIGHWAY 111. MAINIERO, SMITH &
ASSOCIATES/RAY TROLL).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-39
as amended adding Condition No.70). Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised of the following changes to Public Hearing Item
Nos. 2, 3, and 4: Item No.3 is changed to Item No.2 with the addition of Site
Development Permit 99-643; Item No.2 is changed to Item No.3 with the Site
Development Permit and compatibility issues removed; and in Item No. 4 the
compatibility issues are removed.
2. TENTATIVE TRACT 29122 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-643 A
REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 1.77 ACRES INTO NINE SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAUREL VALLEY APPROXIMATELY 730
FEET NORTH OF SOUTHERN HILLS IN PGA WEST, AND COMPATIBILITY
APPROVAL OF THREE NEW PROTOTYPE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
RANGING IN SIZE FROM 2,294 SQUARE FEET TO 2,353 SQUARE FEET.
APPLICANT: MSG ENTERPRISES, INC.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that this is a proposal
to subdivide 1.77 acres into nine single-family lots of 7,81 8 sq. ft. or larger.
Three prototype houses are proposed to be built on this tract, as well as in Tract
291 21 and Tract 29125. The Planning Commission has recommended
approval, subject to findings.and conditions.
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The Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Dan Odle, representing MSG Enterprises, Inc., stated that he was available to
answer questions, and in response to Council Member Adolph, advised that
access for two of the three tract maps will be through Madison Street.
Mr. Herman advised of the need to add Condition No. 13 to the Site
Development Permit, requiring final front-yard landscaping plans to be submitted
to the Community Development IDepartmentfor review prior to the issuance of
the first building permit for the units; and the plans shall provide for, and
indicate, 24" box trees with 1.5" to 2" caliper and a minimum of 10' high
measured from top of box.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO.99-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF 1.77 ACRES INTO NINE
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAUREL VALLEY
APPROXIMATELY 730 FEET NORTH OF SOUTHERN HILLS IN PGA WEST
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29122 MSG ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR SEOKTOP
CONSTRUCTION).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-40
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO.99-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-643, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF THREE PROTOTYPE
UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN PGA WEST. MSG ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR
SEOKTOP CONSTRUCTION).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-41
as amended adding Condition No.13). Motion carried unanimously.
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3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29125 A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 1.82 ACRES
INTO 10 RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED ON RIVIERA WAY, EAST OF SHOAL
CREEK, SOUTH OF AVENUE 54 IN PGA WEST. APPLICANT: MSG
ENTERPRISES, INC.
The Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that this is a tract for
10 single-family lots, ranging from 7,240 sq. ft. to 12,101 sq. ft. It has been
reviewed by the Planning Commission, and they have recommended approval,
subject to findings and conditions. He pointed out that the three prototype
units approved in Public Hearing Item No.2 would also be constructed in this
tract.
Council Member Adolph questioned why this developer is being conditioned to
construct a permanent wall to replace the temporary wall on the south side of
Avenue 54. He understood that KSL was supposed to be responsible for
constructing the wall, and he noted that it was one of the conditions that was
brought up several months ago when the Specific Plan was approved for the
new golf course and the new development north of Avenue 54. A temporary
wall was built because they didn't know at the time how the configuration was
going to run between the two golf courses, and it was conditioned at that time
that KSL would be responsible for removing the temporary wall and constructing
a block and stucco wall. He didn't know what the time element was for KSL
to construct the permanent wall, but it's going to affect this development as
well as another development down the street.
Mr. Herman advised that KSL never owned the property. It was owned by
Landmark Land Company through RTC and then sold to this developer, and the
only way to get the wall constructed is to condition this tract.
Council Member Adolph noted that KSL bought the condition regarding the wall
when they bought the property, and he felt they were aware of their
responsibility in this issue.
Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that, typically, conditions on a
development run with the land, not with the particular owner, and it's not the
City's issue who completes the conditions as long as they are completed prior
to the issuance of building permits. She added that, presumably, when the
property was sold, it was valued based on the condition attached to it.
Dan Odle, representing MSG Enterprises, Inc., stated that everything Council
Member Adolph has said is true. He wasn't aware of the condition until it
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showed up in the resolution, and in all of the meetings they conducted early on
in the process, no one ever mentioned that they would be conditioned to build
the wall. When he questioned staff member, Steve Speer about this he was
told that KSL has been asked to provide some cost and quantity estimates for
all the site improvements that are still not done and part of the specific
perimeter plan, and that those will be a pro-rata share and an allocation to all
the developers that are participating in the maps being approved now. He
advised that they object to having to build the wall, and have been told by
Mr. Speer, that at least in spirit, they've agreed to credit them toward theirpro-
rata share of the overall perimeter specific improvements for which KSL is
supposed to provide an estimate. A math division is supposed to take place
where the land is divided into the cost of the improvements and the developers
are being conditioned to share in that cost. He advised that they would like to
not be burdened with building the wall because they have to manage the work,
but as long as they are going to be able to be credited with that cost within the
developer's agreement, they would probably ride along for now.
Ms. Honeywell questioned the implementation of such an agreement unless its
in the conditions.
Mr. Odle stated that all three tract maps have a very ambiguous condition
written into them. In this tract, Condition No.19 is not specific about what
their cost share will be in the perimeter specific improvements that are being
enforced on all of the developers who are developing in PGA West. They took
this issue to task with KSL representatives just this morning.
Ms. Honeywell pointed out that there are many conditions placed on specific
plans and other planning documents, but it's not until the tract map is actually
processed that the public improvements are done by whoever takes over the
responsibility for the tract map at that time.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Odle stated that it's their
understanding that the wall is not on their property, neither is the landscape lot
on the inside of the wall, which they have agreed with the homeowners
association to landscape. There?s also a landscaped area on the outside of the
wall. He understood from Mr. Speer that they had come on board with their
maps at a time when negotiations with KSL had taken a turn. It had been
assumed that because KSL had purchased so much property, that they would
take over all the improvements that were left undone by the previous master
developer. They agreed to it initially, but when the City began to force them to
make those improvements they felt the other developers should share in the
costs.
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Mr. Herman suggested a continuance until this issue can be resolved.
Mr. Odle advised that they have agreed to go ahead and manage the
construction of the wall.
Council Member Adolph advised that he would support moving forward as long
as the developer is willing to accept the condition.
Mr. Odle advised that they're comfortable with going forward with this.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, noted that any approval or disapproval of this
project must be based on what's in writing before the Council, and that there
should be no reliance on any other qualifications or discussions.
Ms. Honeywell advised that the developer should have no reliance that anything
that's not written in the conditions is going to affect how the improvement
agreement will be written, and if the developer does have a concern about that,
the item should be continued.
Mr. Odle stated that their position is that Condition No. 1 9 is somewhat
ambiguous and will have to be dealt with in more clarity. They understand the
site wall construction can end up at their own costs or things can improve when
Condition No.19 is dealt with, which basically does not give developers a real
cost at this time. They're relying on the good faith of the whole issue to work
into something positive for everyone.
Mayor Pro Tern Henderson wasn't happy if there's a feeling that there's an
ambiguous condition thai's to be worked out later on.
Ms. Honeywell noted that Condition No. 21-A does not speak to the wall, but
rather the remaining off-site improvements, and she didn't interpret that as
giving the developer credit toward the wall.
Mr. Odle understood that the City is about to give Avenue 54 back to KSL, and
that prior to that there would have been a Specific Plan requiring that entire
street to be improved, including the site wall and landscaping outside of the site
wall. He would agree with the City Attorney's statement if the street is given
back to KSL under the master plan of the development to the north, but if it's
part of a perimeter specific plan now, then they would view the site wall as part
of that plan and as part of the improvements that were not made or enforced
at a previous day.
Council Member Sniff was inclined to move for a continuance.
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Mayor Pro Tern Henderson agreed.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Qdle advised that MSG has instructed
him to request the Council to go forward with the resolution as written.
Jim Hunt, 54-527 Riviera, asked if access to the development would be through
Shoal Creek, to which Mr. Herman responded yes.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tern declared the
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO.99-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29125, A SUBDIVISION
OF 1.82 ACRES TO DEVELOP 10 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS LOCATED ON RIVIERA
WAY, EAST OF SHOAL CREEK, SOUTH OF AVENUE 54, WITHIN SPECIFIC
PLAN 83-002 AMENDMENT 3 IN PGA WEST MSG ENTERPRISES, INC.).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-42
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
4. TENTATIVE TRACT 29121 A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 2.98 ACRES INTO
17 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LOCATED ON WINGED FOOT, NORTH
OF SOUTHERN HILLS AND WEST OF MADISON STREET IN PGA WEST.
APPLICANT: MSG ENTERPRISES, INC.
The Mayor Pro Tern declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN.
Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed tract
is for 1 7 single-family lots on two parcels, with lots ranging in size from 7,593
sq. ft. to 7,786 sq. ft. The Planning Commission has recommended approval,
subject to findings and conditions. In reviewing the site plan, he noted that
access is behind the wall on Winged Foot Drive.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Dan Odle, representing MSG
Enterprises, Inc., advised that alcoves are provided in the floor plans for the
condensing units.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tern declared the
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
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RESOLUTION NO.99-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29121, A SUBDIVISION
OF 2.98 ACRES INTO 17 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS LOCATED ON WINGED FOOT,
NORTH OF SOUTHERN HILLS AND WEST OF MADISON STREET WITHIN
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 AMENDMENT 3 IN PGA WEST MSG ENTERPRISES,
INC.).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 99-43
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
submitted,
JU?CiW Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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