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1999 05 04 CC Minutesing -> 10Y LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 4, 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 CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with labor negotiators, Ski Harrison, Tom Hartung, and John Falconer, regarding negotiation9 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(c) two potential litigation matters. 3. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) one potential litigation case. 4. Evaluation of Council-appointed positions, City Attorney and City Clerk, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M PUBLIC COMMENT Renee Solomon, 48-208 Calle Floristas, spoke regarding the need for additional covered parking at the Senior Center, and asked that it be included in the upcoming budget. * * * * ** * ** * * Jim Montgomery, 78-483 Calle Huerta, stated that he expected the sound wall along Washington Street to be discussed today, but didn?t see anything on the agenda. BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 2 May 4, 1999 Mayor Pena advised that nothing was scheduled for this meeting, but that the residents would be notified when it is agendized. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of April 20, 1999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None PRESENTATIONS None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK CENTER REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Received and filed. 2. LETTER FROM LA QUINTA RESORT AND CLUB REGARDING THEIR ANNUAL MARIACHI FESTIVAL. Council Member Perkins wished to look into the feasibility of being a joint sponsor of the festival. Council Member Sniff suggested staff meet with them and report back to Council at an early date. Council Member Adolph understood when he spoke to Mr. Cohn that they're not looking for financial assistance. He suggested the possibility of adding something to Kiner Goodsell's contract where that they could expand on this and offer some advertisement. Council concurred on directing staff to meet with the representatives and report back to Council. BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 3 May 4, 1 999 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MAY 4, 1999. 2. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY NANCY J. GOULSTON, DATE OF LOSS, OCTOBER 17, 1998. 3. APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE FOR THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING OF A PRESERVATION PLAN AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE REVISION. 4. APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION, LANDSCAPING MEDIAN CONTRACT LMC) 1995/96 WITH LUNDEEN PACIFIC CORPORATION. 5. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS CITY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 99-03, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 28458-2, ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. RESOLUTION NO. 99-54) 7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 28603-2, KSL LAND CORPORATION. RESOLUTION NO.99-55) MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with Item Nos 6 and 7 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 99-54 and 99-55 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-53. BUSINESS SESSION CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES BY REFERENCE. Mr. Hartung, Building & Safety Director, advised that the proposed ordinance adopts the most recent State Codes, and that there are no new amendments or fees associated with this action. BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 4 May 4, 1999 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance No.330 by title and number only and to waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.330 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA, REVISING TITLE 8 ENTITLED BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION." REPEALING EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE. THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1997 EDITION. PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION, VOLUMES 1, 2, AND 3 INCLUDING CERTAIN SPECIFIED APPENDICES. PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION; THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC CODE, 1998 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION; THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION. INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES AND THE INSTALLATION STANDARDS, PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION; THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION. PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION; THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE, 1997 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1997 EDITION. PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 1998 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE. 1997 EDITION. PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. 1997 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No.330 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 5 May 4, 1 999 2. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE AND ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DESIGN PROFESSIONALS REGARDING THE COVE OASIS/LAKE CAHUILLA TRAIL. Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that this is the last CIP project for 1 998/99, and that the RFP calls for the trail head to be brought back to Council for input during various stages of the design process. The proposed Consultant Selection Committee consists of the Senior Engineer, Community Development Director, Community Services Director, and Public Works Director. Council Member Henderson was pleased to see this finally come forward, and was anxious to see it get started. Council Member Sniff suggested that two Council Members also serve on the Consultant Selection Committee, and went on to suggest Council Member Henderson and himself. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize staff to prepare and distribute a Request for Proposals for the design of the Cove Oasis/Lake Cahuilla Trail Head improvements, and to appoint a Consultant Selection Committee composed of the Senior Engineer, Community Development Director, Community Services Director, Public Works Director, and Council Members Henderson and Sniff. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-54. 3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO.329 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No.329 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 6 May 4, 1 999 STUDY SESSION None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS SCAG Regional-Subregional Relation Task Force Council Member Henderson reported that there?s been some progress in getting a line item put in the various funding levels to CVAG for projects done for SCAG. * * * ** ** * * ** All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS C-2. REPORT ON SUMMER SCHEDULE. Mrs. Juhola, City Clerk, advised of the need to determine CounciI?s summer meeting schedule. Council concurred on canceling the second meeting in August. C-3. REPORT ON RECRUITMENT FOR BOARDSICOMMISSIONS. Mrs. Juhola, City Clerk, reported that staff has begun recruitment for the various Board and Commission positions, and advised that there will be an item on the next agenda to amend the ordinance for the Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee to allow recruitment outside of the City. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION ON STATUS AND PLACEMENT OF LOUIS DEMARTINO'S ART PIECE PURCHASED FOR CITY HALL. Council Member Henderson felt that the art piece designed by Louis DeMartino should be taken out of storage and placed somewhere at the Civic Center. Council concurred on referring this to staff for a report back to Council. BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 7 May 4, 1999 2. DISCUSSION ON A POSSIBLE MORATORIUM FOR TWO-STORY HOMES. Council Member Perkins wished to have the guidelines on two-story homes brought back for study with the possibility of placing a moratorium on them until a program is developed that precludes two-story homes being built next to one-story homes. Council concurred. Council Member Adolph added that he hoped the Zoning Code would be updated in the near future to address the issue of pad levels to see what can be done to stop a similar situation from happening again that took place at the Oliphant & Williams project. 3. DISCUSSION ON FEES CHARGED FOR LIBRARY RE-OPENING. Council Member Perkins questioned why the County is being charged fees for the library re-opening ceremony since the City is co-sponsoring the event. He felt it should be treated similar to other organizations that the City has granted a gratis fee. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that he would look into it. 4. DISCUSSION ON PRESENTATION BY THE FLANNERY GROUP. Mavor Pena advised that The Flannery Group is interested in making a proposal to Council regarding their legislative advocate services, and suggested they meet with staff then perhaps make a presentation to Council for possible retention of their services to represent the City in Sacramento and Washington D. C. Council Member Henderson felt it's worth looking into. Council concurred. 5. DISCUSSION ON MOVING THE SNOW FENCE NEXT TO THE LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL BAILFIELD. Mayor Pena advised that one of the baseball coaches at the La Quinta High School has asked about the possibility of moving the City's snow fence that is BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 8 May 4, 1 999 next to the ballfield to allow for more parking area. They will scrape and prepare the parking area. 6. DISCUSSION ON CONTINGENCY PLANS IN CASE OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS. Council Member Sniff wished to have the Sheriff's Office report back to Council on what arrangements they currently have in place should a situation like the shooting in Colorado happen in our local schools. Mayor Pena wished to also hear from the School District on what their contingency plan is. 7. DISCUSSION ON FUNDING FOR A RESOURCE OFFICER AT LA QUINTA MIDDLE SCHOOL. Mayor Pena wished to have staff look into what grants might be available for the Resource Officer position at the La Quinta Middle School, noting that the one-year grant funding is about to run out. Council Member Henderson hoped the School District has done some investigation on this, and suggested checking with them before duplicating their work. Council concurred on sending a letter to the School District. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1 to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT None BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 9 May 4, 1 999 PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of La Quinta High School whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Dawn Aguilar Ryan Gomez Alex McKay Allison Anderson Ryan Gonzales Lauren Millispaugh Sara Armijo Jeff Grindle Isaac Montalvo Precilla Avila Brandon Hundt Daniel Porras Jackie Bentzien Corry Hunter Gustavo Rimada Eric Cabral Jason Jessey Brigette Rivera Andrea Contreras Thomas Johnson Alvin Robinson Jose Delgado Anna Lawson Ricky Rodriguez Kelly Elkins Joseph Maderick Briar Strate Chandra Furro Kris Marchu Tania Sumano Elena Galvan Anna McCue Justin Wells Nikol Wixon * ** ** * * * * * Mayor Pena presented a proclamation to Tom Pettit for Mental Health Month. Mayor Pena presented a proclamation to Professor Manny Sierra, Master Quinton Egson, Liz Iron Maiden" Lesner, Tommy The Little Warrior" Garcia, Gabino The Little Dragon" Saenz, and Craig the Crowd Pleaser" Flath for Martial Arts Hall of Fame Recognition Day. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TRACT 28838-1 AMENDMENT, A REQUEST TO RECONFIGURE THE SHAPE OF VARIOUS LOTS ADJACENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF LEGENDS WAY WITH MUIRFIELD AVENUE AND TROON WAY IN SPECIFIC PLANS 83-002 AND 90-017 IN PGA WEST. APPLICANT: RIELLY HOMES. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that this is a request to reconfigure the shape of various single-family lots and common lots in Tract BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10YCity Council Minutes 10 MaV 4,1999 28838-1, with no additional lots being created. The Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to findings and conditions. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that a roundabout is not proposed for this location. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that the entrance provides for stacking of approximately four vehicles. Chris Berg, 79-799 Old Avenue 52, of MDS Consulting, representing Rielly Homes, advised that they are in agreement with the conditions of approval, and that the entrance will have two lanes, which will actually allow stacking for eight vehicles four in the lane for residents and four in the lane for visitors. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT DESIGN CHANGES FOR TRACT MAP 28838-1 RIELLY HOMES). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 99-56 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. Council reconvened with no decision being made which requires reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act). There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Resp?ctfully submitted, City Clerk City of La Ouinta, California BIB] 05-19-1999-U01 10:58:07AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 04-U02 1999-U02