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1999 09 07 CC Minutesing -> 10\$ LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 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 legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) one potential litigation case. 2. Appointment of Council-appointed position, City Clerk, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6. 3. Conference with City?s real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property located at the southeast corner of Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Mendoza. Property OwneriNegotiator: La Quinta Historical Society. 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 Rick Griffin, P.O. Box 571, Pastor of New Life Community Church, stated that the Church is continuing to pray for the City Council and that a special Citywide prayer meeting will be held at the Family Heritage Church on September 12 at 6 p.m. He also stated that they will be mailing 10,000 Jesus videos to every home in La Quinta on September 13. He advised that the Church wishes to appeal to the City Council, as set forth in the City Code, for approval of a small directional sign for their services which are held in the Senior Center. Mayor Pena advised that staff would review the appeal process with him. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 2 September 7, 1 999 * * * * * * * * * * * * William H. Longenecker Jr., 81-634 Shadow Avenue, lndio, congratulated Saundra Juhola on her upcoming retirement and expressed appreciation for her years of service as City Clerk, both in lndio and La Quinta. He also noted that on November 10 the City of Palm Springs will be dedicating a star for each of the five Congressional Medal of Honor recipients in the valley, and he urged the City to somehow memorialize La Quinta resident and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Colonel Mitchell Paige, for his service to his country. Mayor Pena advised that it would be referred to staff. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Member Henderson advised of a correction on Page 2, changing Newman Golf Course" to Norman Golf Course." MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of August 3, 1 999, as corrected with Page 2 to read, at the new Norman Golf Course." Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of August 1 7, 1 999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None PRESENTATIONS None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS PROTESTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH. Council Member Henderson felt that most of the issues have been addressed, and suggested mailing a response to that effect. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 3 September 7, 1 999 In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that staff has met with the petitioners, and that they will have an opportunity to comment when design services for the Cove Oasis/Lake Cahuilla Trailhead and relocation of the Bear Creek art piece are considered at the next Council meeting. Council concurred on sending a letter to the petitioners notifying them of the upcoming meeting. 2. LETTER FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL REGARDING CHEZ MONIQUE NO.6, INC. LOCATED AT 78-121 AVENIDA LA FONDA. Council Member Adolph was concerned about how to control the noise. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that entertainment such as karaoke is allowed under the zoning regulations, but that the noise is required to be contained on-site. 3. LETTER FROM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE CITY OF MEXICALI, B. C. REQUESTING PARTICIPATION IN THEIR FIESTAS DEL SOL 99 ON OCTOBER 3, 1999. Mayor Pena advised that he and the City Manager recently toured a number of economic development plants in Mexicali. He suggested sending some promotional material since it might be too late to participate this year with a booth. Council concurred. 4. LETTER FROM JUDY VOSSLER RESIGNING FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Council concurred on directing staff to prepare a letter of appreciation and plaque for Ms. Vossler for her service on the Commission, and to begin the recruitment process. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 4 September 7,1999 5. LETTER FROM LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING THE AUTO CENTRE GRAND OPENING. Council concurred on appointing Council Members Sniff and Henderson to serve on the Auto Dealership Grand Opening Committee. 6. LETTER FROM JOYCE SPIZER REGARDING A PARK ON WASHINGTON STREET. Received and filed. 7. LETTER FROM KSL DESERT RESORTS, INC. REGARDING APPOINTMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AIRLINE SERVICES COMMITTEE. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Adolph to appoint Doug Yavanian to serve as the City's business community representative on the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Bureau Airline Services Committee. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-118. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pena asked that Item Nos. 7 and 8 be pulled for separate action. 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 17 & SEPTEMBER 7, 1999. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORTS DATED JUNE 30, 1999, FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE LA QUINTA FINANCING AUTHORITY. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TO ATTEND THE BASIC HUMANE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY" GIVEN BY THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 18-27, 1999. 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 10-12, 1999. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 5 September 7, 1999 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFETY MANAGER AND TWO CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICERS TO ATTEND A TRAINING CLASS GIVEN BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, INC., IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 10-11, 1999. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURE OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS FOR 1999/2000 FOR PUBLIC ART INSERT IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION BROCHURE. 7. CONSIDERATION OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT SERVICES FOR THE FRITZ BURNS POOL EXTENDED SEASON. See separate action below.) 8. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE STAMKO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. See separate action below.) 9. APPROVAL OF A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR THE ULTIMATE IMPROVEMENTS TO WASHINGTON STREET. 10. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR CIP 99-07, CITYWIDE MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. 11. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR PROJECT 99-10, AVENUE 54 OVERLAY. 12. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 CITY OF LA QUINTA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT. 13. APPROVAL OF DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN JOSE, OCTOBER 10-12, 1999. 14. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28457-1 BELLA VISTA. 15. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28457-2 BELLA VISTA. 16. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28457-3 BELLA VISTA. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 6 September 7, 1 999 17. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 23995-8, CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. 18. APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, COLLEGE OF THE DESERT SMART CLASSROOMS, ADA RENOVATIONS, AND PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LA QUINTA UNIT. 19. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29121, MSG ENTERPRISES, INC. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item Nos. 7 and 8 and with Item No. 17 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 99-104. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-119. Item No.7 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize the extended season hours for the Fritz Burns Pool and expenditure of funds. Motion carried with Mayor Pen a ABSTAINING. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-120. Item No.8 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to receive and file the Annual Review of the Stamko Development Agreement. Motion carried with Mayor Pei\a ABSTAINING. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-121. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION. Mavor Pefia abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, advised that the La Quinta High School Foundation is requesting $10,000 for their International Baccalaureate Program. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 7 September 7, 1 999 Clint Burr, 49-723 Montero Avenue, President of La Quinta High School Foundation, advised that the funds will help train teachers for the academic program, which will in turn help to train students for better jobs and improve the statistics and profile of the City's schools. Seven teachers have already attended the academy in New Mexico for training on how to teach the high- caliber academic subjects to students, but further training will be needed. Only select teachers participate in the program, which will double as the school's honors program. The Foundation has received $5,500 in private funding and has commitments for another $20,000, including $10,000 from the City of Indian Wells. The program administrator is Janet Seto, Assistant Principal at La Quinta High School. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Burr advised that the State will fund the program with $20,000 once community interest is involved and the Foundation has received formal accreditation, probably sometime next year. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Burr advised that he would send a monthly progress report to the City Manager. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Burr advised that 41 students are currently enrolled in the program. They expect that number to double when the honors students get involved, and they hope that the program will increase the percentage of students passing the AP exam. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Burr advised that the other schools in the valley are not allowed to start the program until the sixth year after the first school in the region has begun the program. There are only 48 accredited programs operational in the State at this time. Council Member Adolph felt that the program is needed, and that the City should help get it off the ground. Council Member Perkins felt that it's an exciting program, and wished the other schools could be involved before six years. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Henderson, Mr. Burr advised that the coordinator, Donna Cinatal, was a member of the La Quinta High School staff. She's currently not receiving the $50,000 annual salary because the Foundation is trying to raise the funds as required by the State the first year. If they receive $10,000 from the City this year to help get the program started, they?ll seek funding elsewhere if they have a shortfall next year. The teachers who volunteered to participate in the training were paid through a discretionary fund in the school, but were not reimbursed for personal expenses. The Desert BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 8 September 7, 1 999 Sands Unified School District Board asked him to set up the Foundation so that the school could raise funding for the program. Mayor Pro Tern Henderson pointed out that they could apply for the $2,000 that has already been budgeted for the high school. She felt it's a worthwhile program, and wished to see the City support it, but perhaps with a matching grant of up to $2,000, based on what the Foundation is able to raise. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Adolph to approve the request by La Quinta High School Foundation for $10,000. Council Member Sniff was concerned about the $50,000 salary and $8,000 for summer training, and preferred raising all boats rather than some here and some there. He was also bothered by the idea of just helping honor students who are already honor students. Mr. Burr noted that they expect the number of honor students to double. Council Member Sniff advised that he supports education and students, but felt that their budget is excessively disproportionate. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Burr advised that the coordinator is no longer on staff at the School District. Currently, they have $5,500, and have commitments for another $20,000; in the meantime, the program is being operated from the Principal's discretionary fund. Mayor Pro Tern Henderson felt it's a worthwhile program, but couldn't support the motion. She wished to support it at a reasonable amount, noting that the City has many municipal issues to support, and that the schools get five times the funds that the City receives. She supported a maximum amount of $4,000. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Burr advised that $74,000 is needed this year. Council Member Sniff stated that he wouldn't support the motion, but wished to consider an alternate motion. Motion failed with Council Members Henderson and Sniff voting NO and Mayor Pena ABSENT. Council Member Sniff was in favor of supporting them with $10,000 provided that they get a significant amount of pledges from the community. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 9 September 7, 1 999 Mr. Burr stated that he contributed the first $5,000 out of his own pocket, and asked the City to consider a $10,000 pledge, with $4,000 now and $2,000 with each $5,000 the Foundation raises from the community, up to a maximum of $10,000. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Henderson to approve funding for the La Quinta High School Foundation in the amount of $4,000 now, and to match funding as the Foundation raises additional funds up to a maximum total contribution of $10,000. Council Member Perkins suggested increasing the current amount to $5,000. Council Member Sniff agreed. Motion was withdrawn. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Henderson to approve funding for the La Quinta High School Foundation in the amount of $5,000 now, and to match funding as the Foundation raises additional funds up to a maximum total contribution of $10,000 from the Special Projects Contingency Account. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-122. 2. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY COMMUNITY CONCERTS ASSOCIATION. Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, advised that the Coachella Valley Community Concerts Association is requesting funding in the amount of $5,000. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Horvitz advised that several performances were held in the Desert Sands Unified School District schools last year. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize the Community Services Grant request by the Coachella Valley Community Concerts Association for $5,000. Council Member Henderson advised that she couldn't support the motion, noting that the Council's previous history and direction has been for some of these organizations to become more self-sufficient. She was willing to support $2,500. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 10 September 7, 1999 Mayor Pena agreed, and stated that he, too, could not support the motion. He felt that the City should come to a process whereby the grants are bi-annual, and he believed the organizations need to realize that the City is not the sole source for funding. He liked the idea of matching grants. Council Member Perkins advised that he might support a change in the policy for the future, but not now. Council Member Sniff felt that there are some organizations that require annual support. Motion carried with Council Member Henderson and Mayor Pena voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-123. Council Member Henderson wished to have staff come back with some type of program for Council to consider for next year. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER RECEIVED REQUESTING ANNEXATION OF 80 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND MONROE STREET. APPLICANT: BERNARD DEBONNE. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that this is a request to annex 80 acres located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Monroe Street. The acreage is not contiguous, which will require the remaining property owners to be contacted to see if they are willing to be annexed. Council Member Adolph asked if it's in the City's sphere of influence, to which Mr. Herman responded yes. Council Member Sniff supported authorizing staff to contact the remaining property owners, and wished to receive an update on the annexation effort to the southeast. Council Member Adolph asked if the acreage is part of the polo grounds across the street, to which Mr. Herman responded no. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to authorize staff to begin the annexation process for property located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Monroe Street. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-124. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 11 September 7, 1 999 4. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH CALTRANS TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PROPERTY NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT CIP 98-05, CITY ENTRANCE MONUMENT. Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that prior to issuing a permit for construction of a City entrance monument at the west end of the City, Caltrans is requesting that they be covered under the City's JPIA Liability Insurance and that the City exercise due diligence in acquiring the right-of-way. In order to begin the decertification process, the City is required to pay a $15,000 deposit for processing. The City will have an opportunity to purchase the land once the appraisal is complete. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Vogt advised that there would be additional costs if the subject entrance monument was eliminated, because the contract with the contractor would have to be renegotiated. Council Member Perkins felt that this should be expedited in order to get the monuments constructed. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Sniff to authorize staff to: 1) begin the negotiation process with the California Department of Transportation Caltrans) to acquire certain property necessary to construct the proposed City entrance monument near the vicinity of Plaza La Quinta; 2) to appropriate $15,000 from Art in Public Places Account #701-000-255-210 to begin the property acquisition process; 3) to deposit an amount of $1 5,000 with Caltrans to initiate the State right-of-way decertification process; 4) to prepare and forward a letter of assurance to Caltrans stating that the City will not connect a water source to the proposed water feature of the entrance monument until after the City has acquired the property; 5) to prepare and forward a letter of commitment to Caltrans stating that the City will be responsible for any and all future maintenance of the entrance monument; and 6) to add Caltrans as additionally-insured under the City's JPIA Liability Insurance coverage for the City entrance monument at the City's west entrance on the south side of Highway 111; Mayor Pena stated that he would contact the Caltrans representative on RCTC to try to expedite the process. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-125. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 1 2 September 7, 1 999 5. CONSIDERATION OF LOCATION AND LETTERING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL OBELISKS. Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that $20,000 has been budgeted this year for additional obelisks, and that proposed locations are listed in the staff report. The $400 cost per obelisk is based on material for 1 2 obelisks. Council Member Henderson felt that the location of the obelisks should correspond with the City Limits. Council Member Adolph questioned putting obelisks along Jefferson Street before the street construction is completed. Mayor Pena noted that there's also going to be street improvements along Washington Street. In response to Mayor Pe?1a, Peter Urbon, P. 0. Box 874, Rancho Mirage, advised that the first obelisks can be done within two months, with the remaining ones completed before the end of the ye8r. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to authorize staff to proceed with the additional obelisks with Council Member Henderson involved in the locations, and to waive the bidding procedures and select Peter Urbon as a sole source contract for providing 7' high obelisks, and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the procurement of 11 eleven) 7' high obelisks upon approval of the contract wording by the City Attorney. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-126. 6. CONSIDERATION OF TAX ADMINISTRATORS HEARING ON DELINQUENT TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX PAYMENTS TWO ANGELS INN. Mr. Falconer, Finance Director, advised that staff has been working with Mr. and Mrs. Harris on the collection of Transient Occupancy Tax TOT) for the Two Angels Inn since the end of May, and is requesting direction regarding the outstanding balance. Mayor Pena noted that additional correspondence has been received from Mr. and Mrs. Harris. Council Member Sniff felt that staff should be directed to set up a public hearing for October 5, 1999. Mayor Pen a suggested November 2 to give adequate time for publishing the public hearing notice. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\ $ City Council Minutes 1 3 September 7, 1 999 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to direct staff to schedule a public hearing to consider placing a lien to be placed on the Two Angels Inn property at 78-1 20 Caleo Bay and revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried unanimously MINUTE ORDER NO.99-127. 7. RECEIVE AND FILE A STATUS REPORT FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AUTHORIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHAMBER'S CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH QUARTERS OF FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000. Ms. Coyle, Management Analyst, advised that on July 6, 1999, Council approved the Chamber's contract for the first quarter with approval of the remaining contract being contingent upon Council review in September. She advised that the staff report contains the Chamber's status report, 990 tax form, and the names of current officers and executive director as per Council's request. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to receive and file a status report from the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and authorize implementation of the Chamber's Contract Services Agreement for second, third, and fourth quarters of Fiscal Year 1 999/2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-128. 8. CONSIDERATION OF CITY SPONSORSHIP OF MAYOR'S CUP GOLF CHALLENGE CLASSIC. Mr. Wilson, Management Analyst, advised that the Second Annual La Quinta Mayor's Cup Golf Challenge is scheduled for September 13. The Council voted to participate last year by sponsoring two teams, and staff is looking for direction regarding this year's level of participation. Mayor Pena felt that the Council Members who don't play golf should be included in the dinner. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to authorize City sponsorship of two four-person teams to participate in the Mayor's Cup Golf Challenge and to designate the Mayor and City Manager as the persons to select the Council Members and staff representatives to serve on the teams, and to provide dinner for non-golfing Council Members. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-129. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 14 September 7,1999 9. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that under the proposed ordinance the amount for monthly reimbursement of expenses for City Council will increase by $50. Council Member Sniff understood from the budget hearings that the amount would be $100. Council Member Perkins agreed. Council concurred on changing the increase to $100. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to take up Ordinance No.335 as amended by title and number only and to waive further reading. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. ORDINANCE NO.335 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, AN AMENDMENT TO THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.04 CITY COUNCIL). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No.335 as amended on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: Council Member Adolph ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT PAD ELEVATIONS. Mayor Pen a advised that this item has been continued to October 5, 1 999. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 15 September 7, 1999 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Desert Resorts Regional Airport Council Member Henderson reported that they are continuing their efforts on the trade zone designation. League of California Cities Committees Council Member Henderson reported that the next meeting will be held in Hemet on September 1 3. CVAG Energv & Environment Committee Mayor Pena advised that some of the golf course superintendents are concerned about an issue that has recently been raised at CVAG regarding the use of chemicals to kill grass instead of scalping. The golf course superintendents are opposed to it. Council Member Sniff suggested that those who are concerned attend the meeting at noon on Thursday. Council Member Henderson wished to have a report back on this, noting that everything she has heard about it has been positive. Palm Springs International Airport Commission Robert Tyler reported that the Commission has recommended that Palm Springs approve the taking over of one of the two fixed-base operators at the airport. He also reported that the new terminal building is near completion. * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS G-1. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORTS DATED JUNE30, 1999, 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 June 30, 1 999, for the City of La Quinta. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-130. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated June 30, 1 999, for the La Quinta Financing Authority. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-131. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 1 6 September 7, 1 999 I-I. POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 1999. In response to Council Member Sniff, Captain Singerton advised that the Council is faxed information on vehicle accidents prior to the press being notified. H-i. PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 1999. Council Member Henderson asked how residents are supposed to dispose of hazardous waste materials such as paint cans. Mayor Pena noted that this issue has been discussed with Waste Management, and he asked that staff look into it and report back to Council. J-1. FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTALION CHIEF. Council Member Henderson commented on the response time by the Fire Department, and wished to know how the Fire Department Volunteers become aware of new streets and new developments. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS? ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING Y2K COMMUNITY MEETING IN OCTOBER. Council Member Perkins advised that the presentation was good, but that attendance was low at a public meeting on Y2K that was held recently. He advised that all of the utility companies were present, and appear to be fairly comfortable about being in compliance. The big problem is not just locally, but what happens downstream with electricity being the major concern. He suggested another meeting be scheduled for early November, and that notices be sent to all residents. Council concurred. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TRIANGULAR ADOPTION PROGRAM. Council Member Henderson advised that she was asked by Walt Mcintyre, of Indian Wells, if the City would be interested in participating in their Triangular Adoption Program, noting that Gerald Ford Elementary School, along with the City of Indian Wells and the United States Navy, have adopted the USS BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 1 7 September 7, 1 999 Bonhomme Richard, and that the 5th grade class wilt be touring the ship in San Diego next week. She understood that there wouldn't be any cost for participating in the program. Council concurred on looking into it. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING KSL PROPERTY AT AVENUE 52 & JEFFERSON STREET. Council Member Adolph noted that citrus trees are being removed from the KSL property at Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street, and asked if they've submitted development plans for the golf course. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that no plans have been submitted, but that KSL will be required to keep the property watered down. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING SIGN ORDINANCE. Mayor Pena advised that Morris Communications Fairway Outdoor Advertising) has requested that the Council schedule a study session to discuss the City's outdoor advertising criteria. He will work with the Community Development Director and City Attorney on scheduling the study session. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Vern Embery, 54-965 Avenida Vallejo, understood that a development is proposed on the south side of Calle Tecate, and would like to see that area remain as open space. He noted that many of the residents moved here to get away from congestion and high walls, and that development would block their view of the mountains, and affect their property values. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 18 September 7, 1999 Will Bruner, 53-705 Avenida Carranza, stated that although development is not directly pending for this area, the residents wish to stress their concern for the future of the area. Mayor Pena advised that the City owns that property, and that there are no development plans for it. * * * * * *** * * * Bruce Throckmorton, 1 6 Mt. Holyoke, Rancho Mirage, spoke regarding the Jefferson Street median, and asked what the ingress and egress would be for his property between Avenue 52 and Avenue 53. Mayor Pena referred him to staff. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of La Quinta High School and Amistad High School whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Allison Anderson Linda Hernandez Ricky Ornelas Crystal Armenta Fernando Hernandez Alana Prebot Vincent Cardenas Bobbie Hodges Joseph Pucci Juan Cruz Molly Lewis Jessica Runyon Lupita Garcia Bianca Montes Michelle Santianes Karla Gastelum Sergio Ojeda Marissa Zarate * * * * * * * * ** * Marilyn Brockman, on behalf of the City of Rancho Mirage, presented a Key to the City" to Saundra Juhola for her 33 years of service as a City Clerk. Tricia Sanders, on behalf of the City of Palm Springs, presented a Proclamation to Saundra Juhola in appreciation of her service as a City Clerk. Sheila Gilligan, on behalf of the City of Palm Desert, presented a plaque to Saundra Juhola in expression of gratitude for the friendship, knowledge, and professionalism that she has extended during her years of service as a City Clerk. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 1 9 September 7, 1 999 On behalf of the City Clerk's Association, Sheila Gilligan also presented an engraved vase to Saundra Juhola in special recognition of her leadership and example as a City Clerk. Beny Carapellese, on behalf of State Senator Dave Kelley, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Saundra Juhola in appreciation for her outstanding service as a City Clerk. The Mayor and Council Members presented a plaque to Saundra Juhola in appreciation of her dedicated service as La Quinta's City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. WEED ABATEMENTS/LOT CLEANINGS AND PLACEMENT OF COSTS ON THE 2000/2001 TAX ROLLS: A. STARLIGHT DUNES APN 609 080-017 $4,375.00 B. HOWARD, WARD & CINDY HOWARD APN 646-311-015 156.25 C. HOWARD, WARD & CINDY HOWARD APN 646-311-016 156.25 D. CERVENKA, KATHERINE APN 649-051-012 250.00 E. GARDNER, DENNIS APN 769-062-012 625.00 F. PUCCIO, CARLO & ROSE APN 769-072-008 312.50 G CARRIERE, LOUISE & JACQUELINE APN 769-072-009 312.50 H. STELLAR, RICHARD APN 769-114-013 156.25 I. LAO, MICHAEL APN 769-114-021 156.25 J. THILAGAWATHY, ROY APN 773-123-023 218.75 K. REYES, MARK B. APN 773-133-008 250.00 L. FRITZ B. BURNS FOUNDATION APN 773-134-003 156.25 M. MARTHA ANN ELLIS APN 773-224-022 375.00 N. CROSS, STEPHEN J. APN 773-271-007 156.25 0. TRANG, VAN K. APN 773-321-009 218.75 P. BURTON, DOROTHY J. APN 773-324-005 156.25 Q. BURTON, DOROTHY J. APN 773-324-006 156.25 R. COOPER, CHARLES V. & NORMA LEE APN 774-051-003 218.75 S. WILSON, DON E. & CONNIE APN 774-201-002 156.25 T. WHITE, BETTY J. APN 774-222-003 231.25 U. DEVANE, WILLIAM & EUGENIE APN 774-221-004 156.25 V. FOUNTAIN VIEW DEVELOPMENT APN 774-253-004 156.25 W. GUERRA, CHARLES & DOLORES APN 774-253-014 218.75 X. BREWSTER, ROBERT A., TRUSTEE APN 774-271-008 156.25 Y. BREWSTER, ROBERT A., TRUSTEE APN 774-271-009 156.25 Z. ALDEN, IVY P. APN 774-275-022 187.50 The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 20 September 7, 1 999 Mr. Hartung, Building & Safety Director, advised that late payments have been received for Parcels L, R, and T, and recommended adoption of an amended resolution to place the cost of abatement on the tax rolls. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-105 as amended, removing Parcels L, R, and T. Motion carried unanimously. 2. SPECIFIC PLAN 99-037 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-654 A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A 200-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX ON 14.1 ACRES IN THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET AND AVENUE 48. APPLICANT: A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed application is for an apartment complex located on Adams Street, north of Avenue 48, and that the property is within the Regional Commercial Zoning District. The project is on 14.4 acres, and consists of 200 multi-family units, of which 20 are affordable housing units. The two-story buildings contain one and two-bedroom units with two parking spaces per unit. Common recreation facilities include a pool, spa, basketball, putting green, etc. The Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to findings and conditions. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that the caliper of the trees meets the City?s minimum requirement of 1 Y2" with the exception of Highway 111 which is a larger standard. Emily Hemphill, 777 E. Tahquitz, Suite 328, Palm Springs, attorney with SeIzer Ealy Hemphill & Blasdel and representing the applicant, asked that Condition BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 21 September 7, 1 999 No.79 be modified to read,.....extending to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior wall or as approved by the Fire Department." She asked that Condition No.72 requirement for a bus turnout) be eliminated due to the lack of current bus service and limited street frontage. She also asked that Condition No. 100, which was added by the Planning Commission, be eliminated because they feel that the third driveway is still appropriate. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Hemphill confirmed that, potentially, visitors could park in the sales parking lot and access the development through the recreation building, but she felt it would make more sense to use the gate at the entrance and park in the guest spaces. Ms. Hemphill then spoke regarding two issues discussed at the Planning Commission meeting, with the first being parkland fees, which she noted they are not required to pay because they're not subdividing. The second issue is how their grading relates to the adjacent auto mall project, and she advised that after meeting with staff and Stamko Development representatives, the issue has been resolved by placing special footings on their garages along the north side of the project and sloping the grade to match the auto mall project. In response to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Hemphill advised that no problems are anticipated with the southerly and easterly property lines. Council Member Henderson expressed appreciation for how Ms. Hemphill and the Spanos Corporation have worked with the City on this project. Council Member Adolph agreed. He also suggested some type of architectural treatment on the perimeter walls to make them more unique. Ms. Hemphill noted that the wall along Adams Street will be set back 1 50 feet. In addition, they're considering a low stucco wall with decorative wrought iron on top. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. The Council then expressed appreciation to the developer for working with the City on this project, and for the changes in the layout and density. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 22 September 7, 1 999 RESOLUTION NO.99-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN INITIAL STUDYIEIR ADDENDUM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-385 PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 99-037 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-654 A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION/LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-106 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.99-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 99-037 DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR A 200-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 99-107 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. After a brief discussion, Council concurred on deleting Condition Nos. 72 and 1 00, and on modifying Condition No.79 to read......or as approved by the Fire Department." In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman advised that apartment complexes are not required to pay parkland fees. RESOLUTION NO.99-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-654 ALLOWING A 200 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNIT PROJECT A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 99-108 as amended, deleting Condition Nos. 72 and 100, and modifying Condition No. 79 to read, or as approved by the Fire Department.'t Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 23 September 7, 1 999 JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE SPANOS CORPORATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET AND NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF ADAMS STREET AND AVENUE 48. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed Affordable Housing Agreement is for 20 units of a 200-unit apartment complex on 1 4.4 acres located on the east side of Adams Street and north of Avenue 48. The affordable housing units will be rented to low and moderate- income households for a period of 30 years. The Spanos Corporation will exchange a 1 0-acre site in Lake La Quinta for the Agency-owned 14.4-acre site, and the Agency will provide $300,000 in financial assistance to facilitate the 20 affordable units. Emily Hemphill, 777 E. Tahquitz, Suite 328, Palm Springs, attorney with Seizer Ealy Hemphill & Blasdel and representing the applicant, noted that approximately $87,000 of the financial assistance is payment for equalizing the value of the two lands. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE SPANOS CORPORATION AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 99-109 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 24 September 7, 1999 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED.............. 4. CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-369 AND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28982, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-631, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 24230, AMENDMENT NO.1 A REQUEST OF A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 160 MULTI-FAMILY UNIT PROJECT, SUBDIVISION OF 10.17 ACRES FOR 160 AIRSPACE CONDOMINIUMS AND ELIMINATION OF A REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 47 AND ADAMS STREET. APPLICANT: A. G. SPANOS. EmilV Hemphill, 777 E. Tahquitz, Suite 328, Palm Springs, attorney with Seizer Ealy Hemphill & Blasdel and representing the applicant, advised that due to the action on the two previous public hearing items, they request that this application be withdrawn. Mayor Pena confirmed that the application has been withdrawn. 5. CERTIFICATION OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-383 AND APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 99-036 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A 332,400 SQUARE FOOT, MIXED COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT ON 55 ACRES, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD. APPLICANT: MAINIERO SMITH & ASSOCIATES/TROLL- WOODPARK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed Specific Plan, which is located on 36 noncontiguous acres on the north side of Highway 111 and abutting the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel, contains design guidelines and development standards for mixed-commercial and industrial uses. The applicant is requesting two unique development standards more than one right-in/right-out driveway entrance between traffic signals wherein Caltrans is allowing only one, and a two-story building within 75 feet of the right-of-way wherein the Zoning Code only allows buildings 22 feet high within 1 50 feet of the right-of-way. He advised that the Planning Commission has requested that the City send a letter to Caltrans in support of the applicant's request for additional driveways, and recommended that the two- story building be moved back 1 50 feet from Highway 111. The Planning BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 25 September 7, 1 999 Commission has recommended approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Specific Plan subject to findings and conditions. Council Member Adolph felt that the proposed Specific Plan clones what is already along Highway 111, and wished to see some deviation in the layout. He noted that there's already a lot of fast-food restaurants along Highway 111, and wished to some design put in to how they're located along the highway. He suggested setting a few of the building pads further back from the highway to break up the monotony. Mayor Pena agreed. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman reviewed the sign plans for the project. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Herman advised that there are two right-in/right-out driveways along Highway 111 between the center traffic signal and Adams Street, and one between the signal and Dune Palms Road. Council Member Henderson didn't have a problem with the location of the building pads, noting that exposure is why businesses locate along Highway 111. There's also a 1 50-foot setback, and the City's landscape design guidelines require significant landscaping. Council Member Adolph referred to the Von's Shopping Center in La Quinta and the Ralph's Shopping Center in Indian Wells, and noted that they only have a few buildings near the highway, which makes them more inviting, as opposed to the One Eleven La Quinta Centre. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman confirmed that the City's landscape design guidelines have changed since the One Eleven La Quinta Centre was approved. Margo Williams, 777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 301, Palm Springs, Project Manager with Mainiero Smith & Associates, representatives for Troll/Woodpark Development, advised that the building pads near the highway are proposed for businesses such as Kinkos or financial support establishments, rather than fast-food restaurants. Council Member Adolph felt that the building aesthetics should be inviting to the interior of the project, as well as Highway 111. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 26 September 7, 1999 Mayor Pena felt that the proposed development would be akin to the Village II Shopping Center in Indian Wells. Council Member Perkins preferred the Ralphs Shopping Center in Indian Wells to the Village II Shopping Center, and noted that whatever is done on Highway 111 will be set in concrete for many years to come, and should be attractive since it reflects La Quinta. Ms. Williams reviewed the proposed locations for the identification signs, and advised that they would like to keep Sign A, regardless of the location. They have some access concerns because the main access point at the future signalized intersection) is almost completely on the adjoining property that they have no control over. They are requesting a temporary access and will continue seeking a permanent access, noting that without it there will only be one access at the westerly boundary. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Williams advised that the ultimate access will not be offset, and that the temporary access will be right-in/right-out only. Mayor Pena suggested angling the four-story office building for aesthetics. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Williams confirmed that all of the signs are monument signs. Ms. Williams asked that eight-foot-wide sidewalks be changed to conform with the General Plan standard of six feet in Condition No. 37-C. Council concurred. Ms. Williams advised that they will accept Condition No.63 regarding the 1 50-foot setback. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Herman advised that single vs. double striping in parking lots is not addressed in the design guidelines for the Highway 111 Corridor. Scott Gaynor, representing Troll/Woodpark Development, advised that the second access is very important to them, at least for one year, and he felt that it's imperative for the success of the project. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Gaynor advised that Caltrans is opposing only one of the accesses. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 27 September 7, 1 999 Council Member Perkins suggested they consider a right-turn-only lane. Chris Clarke, 2205 Poinsettia Avenue, Manhattan Beach, of Stamko Development, pointed out that the traffic signal at Highway 111 and La Quinta Drive does not exist because Caltrans hasn't approved it yet. She noted that the Development Agreement between Stamko Development and the City states that TrolllWoodpark Development and the adjacent property owner Mannino Family) are responsible for 100% of the modifications to the traffic signal. However, since the signal will not be approved under the current Development Agreement, she requested that the signal costs be divided between the four property owners, as well as the property owners on the north side being responsible for the modifications. She was also concerned about the lack of a time requirement for the phasing of improvements along Highway 111, and questioned who would be responsible for the other 50% of the Highway 111 median costs. She didn't want to get in the same situation with Highway 111 that she is in with Adams Street, wherein she is trying to get reimbursed. She felt that the City should front the other 50% for Highway 111 and get reimbursed when they issue permits. She believed La Quinta Drive is crucial to the proposed project, as well as the auto mall, and suggested all parties involved, including the City, seek an easement. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council Member Perkins noted thatithis is only a concept, and will be coming back to Council before any final decisions are made. Mayor Pena felt that it was unfortunate that Stamko didn't receive a public hearing notice because it would have been nice for the developer to be able to respond to Ms. Clarke's comments. Council Member Henderson pointed out that any amendments to the Specific Plan will have to go through the public hearing process. Mayor Pena felt wished to see the parties involved get together to work out these issues. Council Member Henderson asked if the developer was under a time constraint on this. Mr. Gaynor advised that he spoke with Ms. Clarke just before the meeting, and didn't have a problem with what she's proposing, adding that they're not trying to run away from their obligation to pay their share of costs for the median and BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 28 September 7, 1 999 signal. He noted that the negotiations with the Mannino Family could take months to resolve, and felt approval of the Specific Plan would be a mechanism for moving the process forward. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Gaynor confirmed that Troll/Woodpark Development would remain the master developer and be the responsible party for the development. Jay Mannino stated that he wished to make it clear that the Mannino Family was never a part of the deal. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that she felt some of the issues could be dealt with in the Specific Plan, noting that the Specific Plan refers to fairshare," as opposed to setting forth specific mechanisms which will become more clear as the project progresses. There are many differences between the two projects, including the Development Agreement, which requires more detail. She didn't see anything in the way that the Specific Plan is currently written that would prevent the Council from making changes in the details as the project goes forward, rather than continuing it at this time. Mayor Pena wished to save time by trying to work out some of the issues, but felt it's difficult to do without being able to compare how the two projects dovetail into each other. Mr. Gaynor stated that they need approval of the Specific Plan in order to move forward to the next level of the project, and asked if changes made through discussions with all the parties involved could be done by staff or would the Specific Plan have to be brought back to Council. Mr. Herman advised that staff could determine things such as fairshare," but relocation of building pads would require an amendment. He noted that the conditions of approval provide sufficient mechanism to make sure that the improvements are made prior to issuing a permit. Council Member Sniff felt there's sufficient flexibility in the conditions of approval to enable the process to go through, noting that changes can be dealt with in the future. Mayor Pena was in favor of moving forward, but wished to make sure that all parties involved have the ability to come before the Council to make changes on a fairly rapid basis. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$ City Council Minutes 29 September 7, 1 999 Council Member Sniff stated that he believed adequate signage and accessibility is important. RESOLUTION NO.99-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-383 PREPARED FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 99-036 TROLLIWOODPARK DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-110 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.99-ill A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 99-036, A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 36 i ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND HIGHWAY 111 TROLL/WOODPARK DEVELOPMENT). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 99-111 as amended, changing eight-foot to six-foot in Condition No. 37-C and deleting Condition No. 68-A Sign A). Motion carried unanimously. 6. SPECIFIC PLAN 90-015, AMENDMENT NO.2 TO APPROVE THE REDUCTION IN DWELLING UNITS FROM 365 TO 320 AND CREATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD, BETWEEN MADISON STREET AND MONROE STREET WITHIN THE NORMAN GOLF COURSE. APPLICANT: KSL LAND CORPORATION. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the Specific Plan is located north of Airport Boulevard between Madison Street and Monroe Street, and is within the Norman Golf Course. The amendment reduces the number of allowable units from 365 to 220, and provides for a comprehensive document with development standards for future construction. The Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to findings and conditions, and has approved Site Development Permit 99-653 for a clubhouse and maintenance facility. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 30 September 7, 1 999 Forrest Haag, 49-999 Eisenhower Drive, of KSL Land Corporation, requested the following changes to the conditions of approval: Condition No.22 change 25 feet for Monroe Street to 20 feet; Condition No.23 change two residential accesses to three; Condition No. 24-A delete approximately 1 0O0 feet" they agree the opening to the north should be closed); Condition No. 24-B add Monroe Street to Airport Boulevard; and Condition No.26 change to read, 1 077i feet from the centerline of the existing... In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Haag advised that the tunnel will most likely be under Madison Street, and that it won't affect the layout of the proposed maintenance facility. As for the limited parking facilities, he advised that off-site parking and shuttle service would be utilized if a large golf tournament is hosted. Council Member Adolph felt that it appears that the clubhouse and amenities are designed to accommodate the homeowners and not the residents from the other courses, which is why he felt tunnel access is so important. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.2 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 90-015 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD, BETWEEN MADISON AVENUE AND MONROE STREET FORREST HAAG FOR KSL LAND CORPORATION)? It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 99-11 2 as amended, changing the street width for Monroe Street to 20 feet in Condition No.22; changing the number of accesses to two" in Condition No.23; deleting approximately 1 000 feet" from Condition No. 24-A; adding Monroe Street to Airport Boulevard in Condition No. 24-B; and changing Condition No. 26 to read, 1,077i feet from the centerline of the existing..." Motion carried unanimously. 7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PROPERTIES NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1 FROM AVENUE 54 TO HIGHWAY 111. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$City Council Minutes 31 September 7, 1999 Mr. Freeland, Senior Engineer, advised that the public hearing is for the purpose of allowing the affected property owners to be heard on the following matters: whether the public interest and necessity require the project; whether the project is planned or located in a manner most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; whether the property proposed to be acquired is necessary for the project; whether the offer required by Government Code Section 7267.2 has been given; and whether the City has properly exercised all of its statutory responsibilities and duties antecedent to the exercise of eminent domain against the property. He advised that the project consists of widening Jefferson Street, from Avenue 54 to Highway 111, from two to six lanes, and it includes a raised median. It also includes the widening of two bridges at the All American Canal and the La Quinta Evacuation Channel, as well as traffic signals at Avenue 50 and Avenue 54 and a modern roundabout at Avenue 52. The environmental assessment for the project was approved on May 1 8, 1 999, which determined that after the implementation of identified mitigation measures, the project created no significant environmental impacts. Property appraisals have been secured, and offer letters were mailed by certified mail to all respective property owners on August 9, 1 999. Notices informing affected property owners of the City's intent to adopt Resolutions of Necessity were also mailed by certified mail on August 1 8, 1 999. A total of 11 property owners in the City are affected by the approximately 396,879 sq. ft. required for right-of-way expansion and approximately 292,579 sq. ft. required for temporary construction easement. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt advised that the utilities will not be undergrounded. In response to Mayor Pena, Dave Cosgrove, 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400, Costa Mesa, of Rutan & Tucker, advised that the City of Indio will be taking the project up again on September 14, 1999, due to a question that was raised about the timing of their public hearing notice. Council Member Perkins asked how many properties are involved in the City of lndio, to which Mr. Cosgrove responded nine. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Cosgrove advised that the statute requires that public hearing notices be sent 1 5 days prior to the hearing by first class mail, and they're mailed to the property owner shown on the latest tax assessment roll. The City sent the notices by certified mail. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Freeland advised that all 11 certified mail return receipts have been received. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\ $City Council Minutes 32 September 7, 1999 In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Cosgrove advised that another continuance of Indio's public hearing could affect the construction schedule and require some re-design or re-phasing of construction. He advised that the eminent domain process provides for the City to deposit the assessed funds with the court State), and for the property owners to have withdrawal rights for those funds without losing their right to ask for more compensation. However, should they make a withdrawal on those funds, they lose their right to fight the acquisition. The moving and/or replacement expenses vary from property to property, and the City is required to provide relocation assistance whenever habitable structures are involved, which in this case is one rental unit that needs to be acquired. Karen Woosley, consultant with Overland Resources, explained how the relocation assistance is calculated, and advised that there is no limit for moving expenses if a professional mover is used, and that rent differential can be as high as $25,000. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt advised that he didn't recall there being any encroachment of public right-of-way. Tim Bartlett, 73-382 Salt Cedar Street, Palm Desert, spoke on behalf of the Bayden Family Trust, stating that they understood they would be assessed for the improvements unless they give their property away. He noted that because there are no utilities to the property at this time, they'll have to pay again when the improvements are torn up. He also understood that their commercially- zoned property would be appraised as agricultural land. He then commented on Avenue 52 becoming a major east/west arterial, and stated that he believed the Avenue 52/Jefferson Street intersection would become the prime intersection south of Highway 111. They question the proposed plan resulting in the least private injury, noting that they will be giving up more land because of the roundabout, and will have to pay for the improvements again when they're redone. Installation of water and sewer lines across the numerous curbs and gutters in the roundabout will also be a problem. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Bartlett confirmed that they would like to see a traffic signal at the All American Canal. They're concerned about having adequate access to their commercial property. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Mayor Pena noted for the record that the resolutions for the various parcels would be included in one motion. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\!$ City Council Minutes 33 September 7, 1 999 RESOLUTION NO.99-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR?S PARCEL NO. 769-480-011, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 769-290-010 FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR?S PARCEL NOS. 769-230-019, 769-230-023, 769-230-030, 769-240-017, AND 769-280-027, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 769-270-001, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 769-270-002, 769-280-003, AND 769-270-008, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\"$City Council Minutes 34 September 7, 1 999 RESOLUTION NO.99-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 769-290-015 AND 769-290-016, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 769-290-009, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 769-300-001 AND 769-300-004, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 649-100-008, 649-100-009, AND 649-100-021, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. RESOLUTION NO.99-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 769-750-007, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\#$ City Council Minutes 35 September 7, 1 999 RESOLUTION NO.99-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY OF ACQUISITION OF PORTIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 649-100-016, FOR THE PURPOSES OF WIDENING AND IMPROVING JEFFERSON STREET. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution Nos. 99-113 through 99-123 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 8. STREET VACATION CASE NO.99-038 VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE AVENIDA ALVARADO RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Vogt, Public Work Director, advised that the proposed street vacation, which includes portions of Avenida Alvarado and Avenida Montezuma, is not needed for access to other properties, and that there are no street improvements nor public utilities within the proposed vacation area. Public Hearing notices were mailed with no opposing comments being received. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING A PORTION OF THE AVENIDA ALVARADO STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE LA QUINTA SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO.2 STREET VACATION NO.99-038). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 99-124 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to Closed Session as delineated on Page 1. BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10\$$City Council Minutes 36 September 7, 1 999 Council reconvened and the City Attorney announced that the City Council has concluded a Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.6 and unanimously approved acceptance of the City Clerk's resignation and noted prior approval and execution by both parties of the Supplemental Retirement Agreement and Release. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, PHYLLIS MANLEY, Deputy City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 09-20-1999-U01 01:40:49PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 09-U02 07-U02 1999-U02