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1999 11 02 CC Minutesd__$ LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1 999 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. Potential anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) one case. 2. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) KSLIC.V. Unified School District, Case No.798236; CVWD vs. City of La Quinta, Case No. 1NC010827; City of La Quinta vs. Art Fernandez, Case No. TCO11OOO; Hanover vs. City of La Quinta Case No.085167; People of the State of California vs. Steven Rummonds, Case No. 1NM71412; City of La Quinta vs. Lusardi, Case No.014016; City of La Quinta vs. Montezuma Oeste, Inc., Case No.014018; City of La Quinta vs. Majestic Development, Case No.014017; City of La Quinta vs. Lichilter, Case No.014014; City of La Quinta vs. Ackerman, Case No.014010; City of La Quinta vs. Cole, Case No.014013; City of La Quinta vs. Baden, Case No.014012; and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) three potential litigation matters. Council recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. See Page 21 for Closed Session announcement.) PUBLIC COMMENT Patrick Swarthout, 211 5. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, Public Affairs Manager for The Gas Company, advised that they have changed their logo and name to The Gas Company, A Sempra Energy, but it will eventually change to Sempra Energy, The Gas Company. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Councit Minutes 2 November 2, 1 999 * *** ** *** * Doug Yavanian, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, of KSL Desert Resorts, Inc., complimented the Council on the new City entrance monument sign currently under construction at Highway 111 and Jefferson Street. * * * * * * * * * ** David Dawning, 52-510 Avenida Diaz, of the Riverside County Volunteer Fire Department, spoke regarding the extended response times of the City's paramedic service provider, AMR, and suggested that the City consider going with paramedic squads like many other cities have done, including Palm Springs, which will begin its paramedic squad program in December. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Downing advised that Palm Springs will have one paramedic squad in addition to AMR. He encouraged the City to use some of its funds for a program that will save lives. Bruce Pelletier, 54-255 Avenida Herrera, noted that paramedic response times has been a problem for a long time, and that it's an issue that always seems to be laid aside. He hoped that the Council would consider putting something together. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that the City has not received a formal proposal for paramedic services. Staff has talked with the County Administration Office regarding the funding of Fire services in the City. Mayor Pena suggested getting a proposal from AMR to find out what it will cost to have a paramedic squad. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Genovese, City Manager, asked that Public Hearing Item No.5 be pulled from the agenda as payment has been made. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of October 19, 1999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$ City Council Minutes 3 November 2, 1 999 PRESENTATIONS Jim Wright, Riverside County Fire Chief, presented the Council with a Trees for a Miltennium Grant in the amount of $11 000 for the City's urban forestry program. * * * ** ** *** * Mayor Pena presented a proclamation to Paula Padelford, of the Alzheimer's Association proclaiming the week of November 6-1 3, 1 999, as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 2, 1999. 2. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 CITY OF LA QUINTA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT. 3. APPROVAL TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR JEFFERSON STREET MEDIANS, AVENUE 54 TO HIGHWAY 111. 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CVAG FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CMAQ TEA21 FUNDS. 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON DARBY ROAD. RESOLUTION NO.99-142) 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL. RESOLUTION NO.99-143) MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 5 and 6 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 99-142 and 99-143 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-149. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 4 November 2, 1 999 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLbCATION OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 TO HIRE A CULTURAL RESOURCES CONSULTANT TO PREPARE GUIDELINES FOR THE CURATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted to the CItV Council by the Community Development Department and on file in the City Clerk's Department. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the matter of hiring a Cultural Resources Consultant for the curation of archaeological items to December 7, 1999. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-150. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE ART IN THE GARDEN" EVENT TO BE HELD BY THE LA QUINTA ARTS ASSOCIATION AT 51-351 AVENIDA BERMUDAS ON NOVEMBER 20, 1999. APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS ASSOCIATION. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the La Quinta Arts Association is requesting to have an Art in the Garden" event on November 20, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Elaine Reynolds, 49-294 Avenida Vista Bonita, advised that she was available to answer questions. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the request of the La Quinta Arts Association to hold one event on November 20, 1 999, subject to conditions of approval and authorize staff to approve any future events with authorization from the Chamber of Commerce. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-151. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROCESS. Ms. Horvitz, Community Services Director, asked for direction regarding the Community Services Grant process, and noted that recommendations from the October 5th study session are outlined in the staff report. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$ City Council Minutes 5 November 2, 1 999 Council concurred on taking up the recommendations one at a time. Recommendation #1 requirement to provide checking account information with at least two authorized signatures on the account. Council Member Sniff didn't have a problem requiring two signatures. Council concurred. Recommendation #2 requirement to provide documentation of financial solvency such as copies of bank statements. Council Member Henderson felt that a year-end bank statement would be beneficial in addition to the last three bank statements, noting that it would show that the organization is functional and has been in existence for a while. Mayor Pena agreed, and felt that the application should be typed, noting that computers are available at both the Senior Center and the library. He also felt that the application should contain a discrimination clause. Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that a statement of non-discrimination could be added, similar to what is in the City contracts. Council concurred on requiring the last three bank statements, a year-end bank statement, a typed application, and a statement of non-discrimination clause. Recommendation #3 quarterly consideration of grant applications. Council Member Sniff didn't have a problem with it. Council Member Adolph pointed out that quarterly versus annually means more work for staff. He supported twice a year. Council Member Henderson noted that under the current process, the applications are dealt with all year long. In response to Council Member Perkins, Ms. Horvitz advised thaT applicants will be notified of the need to return their applications two weeks prior to Council's consideration. Council concurred on a quarterly consideration of applications. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 6 November 2, 1 999 Recommendation #4 Council to serve as reviewing body. Council concurred on staff reviewing the applications for completeness and submitting to Council for consideration. Recommendation #5 ineligibility if CDBG award is made in same fiscal year. Council concurred on organizations being ineligible for a Community Services Grant if they have received a Community Development Block Grant the same fiscal year. Recommendation #6 matching funds required for amounts over $1 000. Council Member Sniff felt that it?s too demanding, restrictive, and unnecessary. Council Member Perkins agreed. Mayor Pena felt the intent was to keep organizations from looking to the City as their sole source of funding. Council Member Sniff suggested raising the limit. Council Member Adolph agreed, and suggested $2,500. After a brief discussion, Council concurred on requiring matching funds for any amount over $2,500. Mayor Pena wished to have the specific purpose or need listed on the application. Ms. Horvitz advised that the Needs Statement' can be modified. Recommendation #7 require matching funds for seed" money. Council Member Henderson didn't feel seed" money should be provided unless the organization provides three months of bank statements. Council Member Perkins suggested requiring matching funds for any requests for seed" money. Council Member Henderson didn't have a problem with that. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 7 November 2, 1 999 Council concurred on requiring matching funds for any amount requested for seed" money. Recommendation #8 establishing a funding cap. Council Member Perkins preferred leaving it at Council's discretion. Council Member Sniff felt IL?S unnecessary. Council concurred on not setting a funding cap. Recommendation #9 limit organizations to non-consecutive years of funding. Council Member Perkins was opposed to the limitation. Council Members Adolph and Sniff agreed. Council concurred on not setting a limit for non-consecutive year un mg. Ms. Horvitz summarized the changes as follows: applications must be typed and submitted with copies of last three bank statements, in addition to a year- end bank statement and contain a non-discrimination clause; funding requests over $2,500 will require mat?hing funds and any funding requests for seed" money will require matching funds within the same fiscal year; and the Needs Statement" will be modified to require specific details on funding need. Recommendations #8 and#9 are deleted. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the following changes to the Community Services Grant process: application must be typed, include copies of the last three bank statements and a year-end bank statement, and contain a non-discrimination clause; funding requests over $2,500 require matching funds and any funding requests for seed" money require matching funds within the same fiscal year; and the Needs Statement" will be modified to require specific details on funding need. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-152. 4. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS CVAG) FOR A CONTRIBUTION OF $5,000 TOWARD A CENSUS 2000 COORDINATOR. Ms. Casillas, Management Assistant, advised that CVAG has requested that the cities contribute $5,000 each toward the hiring of a Census 2000 Coordinator. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 8 November 2, 1 999 She advised that the goal is to ensure a complete count of all residents in the Coachella Valley, and that the Coordinator will work closely with the Census Bureau, CVAG jurisdictions, County of Riverside, and the WRCOG Census Coordinator. The duties will include working with communities and organizations on promotional activities, community outreach workshops, informational booths, media relations, and other activities that may increase awareness and improve the return of census surveys. Council Member Adolph asked if the survey would show the diversity in the community, such as renters, homebuyers, voters, etc. Mayor Pena understood that the Federal Census Bureau Survey would be mailed to each home, and that door contact would be made only if the survey is not returned. CVAG was informed at the Executive and TAC meetings that La Quinta has its own Census Committee. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Casillas advised that CVAG?s TAC and Executive Committees unanimously approved a proposal to hire a Coordinator and to ask the cities to contribute $5,000 each. Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that the general consensus at the TAC meeting was that it might benefit the Coachella Valley as a whole. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Casillas advised that Desert Hot Springs and the tribal groups were not present when the vote took place. Council Member Sniff questioned the value of having a Coordinator, as well as who would be generating the mailing list and how accurate it would be. Council Member Perkins understood that the purpose of the Coordinator is to try on a local level to make sure that people are not missed. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Genovese advised that the interviews were scheduled for November 1. Council Member Henderson noted that the Federal Government distributed information earlier in the year on how to set up a local census count committee. She felt that if the County and other cities had got on board, it would not be necessary to hire a Coordinator. She stated that she would not oppose this, but was disappointed that it had to be done. Council Member Sniff advised that he would not oppose it either. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$ City Council Minutes 9 November 2, 1 999 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Sniff to approve a request from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments CVAG) for a contribution of $5,000 toward a Census 2000 Coordinator from the Special Projects Contingency Account. Motion carried dnanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-153. 5. CONSIDERATION Or POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES TEA) FUNDS THROUGH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RCTC). Ms. Casillas, Management Assistant, advised that out of an estimated $13.4 million that RCTC has available in TEA 21 Funds for Riverside County, $2.86 million has been allocated for the Coachella Valley. In addition, 25% of the $13.4 million is available through the RCTC discretionary fund. She advised that in response to RCTC's Call for Projects soliciting applications, staff has identified three potential projects for Council?s consideration. The projects are as follows: Avenida La Fonda Village Enhancements patterned after Calle Estado) at an estimated cost of $600,000; Highway 111 Landscaping segments from westerly City limits to Adams Street) at an estimated cost of $2.24 million; and Jefferson Street Median Landscaping North from Highway 111 to lndio Boulevard) at an estimated cost of $1.6 million. She advised that the total project cost minimum set by RCTC is $250,000, and that the County of Riverside and the City of lndio have indicated interest in submitting a joint application for the Jefferson Street project. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, confirmed that the City could submit an application for the Avenida La Fonda project, along with a joint application with the County and lndio for the Jefferson Street project. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt advised that funding will be available in the summer of 2000, and the timeline for expending the funds is 2004. Council Member Sniff felt it might be a problem getting funds for the Avenida La Fonda project, and that the other two projects were more likely and logical, with Highway 111 having the greater priority. Council Member Henderson asked how the challenges of the Avenida La Fonda project would rate under the 1 2 categories listed on Page 30 of the staff report. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 10 November 2, 1999 Mr. Vogt felt that it would compete fairly well on the RCTC TAC level, noting that the regional aspect of the project would be improving economics within the Coachella Valley. Council Member Henderson favored prioritizing the projects as follows: Highway 111 as #1; Avenida La Fonda as #2; and Jefferson Street as #3. Council Member Perkins agreed with Highway ill eing #1, but felt the City could do Avenida La Fonda. He preferred placing the Jefferson Street project as #2 and Avenida La Fonda as #3. Council Member Adolph disagreed because he believed Highway 111 would eventually be done by the developers who are responsible for it, whereas the City has tried doing something in The Village for years and is responsible for doing it. He wished to see Avenida La Fonda as #1 and then Highway 111 or a joint application for Jefferson Street. Council Member Perkins advised that he, too, is anxious to see something done in The Village, but was concerned that the Avenida La Fonda project would not get top priority in the funding, and believed the City would be able to complete that project. Council Member Adolph agreed with going with another project if it meant losing the funding. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Vogt advised that multiple applications can be submitted, but RCTC has requested that they be prioritized. Council Member Henderson felt the City's commitment in The Village this year is substantial, and that Avenida La Fonda should be treated like Highway 111 with the developers finishing the work. Council Member Adolph questioned that happening very soon. Mayor Pena supported putting Highway 111 as #1, Jefferson Street as #2, and Avenida La Fonda as #3. Council Member Sniff suggested multiple applications be submitted with Highway 111 as #1, Jefferson Street as #2, and Avenida La Fonda as #3, along with any other projects that staff may feel are reasonable to submit. Wayne Hancock, of KSL Land Corporation, asked why the medians for Jefferson Street south of Highway 111 is not being considered for these funds. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$ City Council Minutes 11 November 2, 1 999 Mr. Vogt advised that that project is already approved and awarded, and these funds will not be available until next summer. Steve Johnson, 47-340 Jefferson Street, was concerned about access into the Indian Wells RV Park, and asked that a 600-foot, left-turn lane be designed in the Jefferson Street improvements. Mr. Vogt explained that that i's a joint?.? project with the County and lndio, and has already been designed. He advised that staff would review those plans with him. Council Member Adolph questioned the odds of the City getting $2.24 million for the Highway 111 project when there?s only $13.4 million available overall. Mayor Pena felt that joint applications would probably be looked at first, and that non-regional projects, such as Avenida La Fonda, would be low in priority. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize staff to prepare an application for Transportation Enhancements Activities TEA) funds through the Riverside County Transportation Commission RCTC) indicating the Highway 111 Landscaping Project as priority #1, Jefferson Street Median Landscaping Project as #2, and Avenida La Fonda Village Project as #3. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-154. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCE. Council Member Henderson noted that she had requested that this item be agendized, but because it will be easier to discuss once all of the sections are codified, she requested that ii: be continued to December 7, 1 999. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS League of California Cities Council Member Henderson reported that the general membership meeting will be held November 8 in Cathedral City. C. V. Mosquito and Vector Control District Council Member Perkins reported on the increase of fire ants in the valley, and advised that the District does not have the funds or manpower to handle it. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 1 2 November 2, 1 999 ** * * * * * ** All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE. Council concurred on schedul?ng the City?s Holiday Open House for December 1 5th between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. A-2. MARKETING PROGRAM STATUS REPORT. Council Member Sniff asked about the timeline for completion of some of these items. Mayor Pena noted that the float will be in the Golf Cart Parade in Palm Desert on November 7. Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that a video/infomercial will be aired on Channel 10, and three 10-second and one 30-second commercials will be aired locally on Channels 3 and 6, as well as regionally in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. In response to Council Member Sniff, Denise Almazan, of Kiner Goodsell, Inc., advised that she would fax a copy of the time schedule for the commercial spots. Council Member Sniff commented on the lack of television coverage of the Simon Motors presentation. Ms. Almazan noted that KESQ-TV was present at the presentation, but chose not to air it. A brief discussion ensued regarding parade participation, wherein Council suggested that Kiner Goodsell check into the possibility of participating in the both the Tamale and Coachella Christmas parades. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Coyle advised that there is one float, but it can be modified for each parade, and will hold three people at a time. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$ City Council Minutes 1 3 November 2, 1 999 Council Member Henderson suggested the possibility of moving the Construction Update in the Gem newsletter to the front page for a short period of time. E-1. SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ON THE GENERAL PLAN RECOMMENDED LAND USE MAP. Mr. Herman, Community Development Direotor, asked if Council wished to have another joint meeting with the Planning Commission on the General Plan Land Use alternatives. After a brief discussion, Council concurred on having one further study session, but not as a joint meeting. Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that it should be done as a public hearing with proper noticing. Council concurred on scheduling a public hearing for November 1 6, 1 999, and inviting the Planning Commission to attend and participate from the audience. I-i. POLICE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORT. Council Member Sniff complimented the Police and Fire Departments for their reports. Council Member Adolph commented on the recent vandalism at the parks and at one of the developments, and asked about increasing police patrol. Captain Singerton advised that they could put a target team on it as soon as they establish a pattern. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that most of the damage was done on one day. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS None Council recessed to Redevelopment Agencv meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 14 November 2, 1 999 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT None PRESENTATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-388, SPECIFIC PLAN 99-038, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-658 A REQUEST TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR A 76,669 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL CENTER COMPLEX ON SIX ACRES, AND APPROVE ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A TWO-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING PHASE 1) CONSISTING OF 47,890? SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 48. APPLICANT: EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER AND LA QUINTA MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. Mayor Pefia abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. The Mayor Pro Tern declared he PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed project is for a 76,669 sq. ft. medical complex with Phase 1 consisting of a 47,890 sq. ft., two-story medical office building. Deviations proposed to the Zoning Code include a slight encroachment into the 1 50-foot Washington Street setback and a 3% reduction in the number of required parking spaces. The Specific Plan also reduces building heights from 50 feet to 36 feet. The Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to findings and conditions. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that the greenbelt area along Washington Street would be approximately 42 feet wide, and that a hedge of vegetation and bumper stops will be between the landscape planters and the parking lot. He conf?rmed that the mansard roof line will screen the mechanical equipment on the roof. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 1 5 November 2, 1 999 Mr. Herman proceeded to review the elevations and site plan, noting that the access on Avenue 48 is right-in, right-out and that Caleo Bay is the primary access. All of the buildings are two-story. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Herman advised that the trash and ground-level, loading area will be behind a 5' to 6' high wall on Washington Street, and the loading area will be screened by landscaping. Trash trucks will enter from Caleo Bay. James Cioffi, 2121 Tahquitz: Canyon Way, Palm Springs, architect for the project, advised that the service area trash and loading area) will be enclosed by an 8' high wall, and that the service yard for mechanical equipment will have a trellis element over it. This is a medical office complex, therefore, there will not be any large loading trucks. It's also not an immediate care center. The buildings are oriented to maximize the view for neighboring residents, and are encroaching into the 1 50-foot setback area in order to move away from the residential. Council Member Adolph felt the plan is much better than the previous plan, and didn't have a problem with a small decorative perimeter wall as long as it's not six-foot high. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Cioffi advised that the difference in the pad elevation along Caleo Bay will be minimal. The property is sloped to the east somewhat for drainage into Lake La Quinta. The building pads are about equal with the residential pads across Caleo Bay. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council Member Sniff expressed appreciation for their efforts to accommodate the concerns of the neighboring residents, and supported approval of the project. Council concurred. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman confirmed that the requirement for the wall height is in the Specific Plan. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 1 6 November 2, 1 999 RESOLUTION NO.99-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-388 FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 99-038 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-658 EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER AND LA QUINTA MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-144 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO.99-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 99-038 DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR A 76,669 i SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL COMPLEX EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER AND LA QUINTA MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-145 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. RESOLUTION NO.99-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING PHASE 1) CONSISTING OF 47,890i SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-658 EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER AND LA QUINTA MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-146 as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027, AMENDMENT NO.1 A REQUEST TO ALLOW SPECIAL OUTDOOR EVENTS IN THE HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT 79-900 HIGHWAY 111) FOR 40 DAYS PER YEAR WITH NO SINGLE EVENT LASTING LONGER THAN 10 DAYS UPON APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT. APPLICANT: HOME DEPOT. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 1 7 November 2, 1 999 Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that Home Depot is requesting an amendment to their Specific Plan in order to hold outdoor special events for up to 40 days per year with 10 days maximum for each event. The Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to findings and conditions. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised that the permit would allow some type of kiddie rid6 in combination with a sale, and that each permit will be subject to staff review and approval. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Herman advised that, typically, screening is not required, but chain link fencing is sometimes used for security purposes. Staff will verify that it is good quality fencing. As for how this will affect Eagle Hardware and Wal-Mart, he advised that they can apply for the same limitations if they wish to amend their Specific Plans. Council Member Henderson noted that the auto mall has already been approved to have similar events. She also commented on a gentlemen's agreement" between the City and the manager of Home Depot regarding early morning activities at the store being limited until 7:00 a.m. Apparently the new manager is not aware of that agreement because the backup beepers on trucks are starting at 6:00 a.m., and the neighbors would like to have that issue addressed. She wasn't opposed to the application, but encouraged them to revisit the gentlemen's agreement." In response to Mayor Pena, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that, technically, a timing issue like this is not regulated under a specific plan. Council Member Henderson noted that backup beepers are not regulated under construction hours. She believed the new manager would cooperate with the gentlemen's agreement," but wished to see the Council take this opportunity to let him know how they feel. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Hartung, Building & Safety Director, advised that construction hours do not apply to deliveries. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Herman confirmed that Home Depot will have to apply for a perm?t for each event. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 1 8 November 2, 1 999 RESOLUTION NO.99-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027, AMENDMENT NO.1 HOME DEPOT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 99-147 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001, AMENDMENT NO.5, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660 TO MODIFY THE UNIT COUNT, SEPARATE THE SEASONS, ADD A NEW GRADING/UNIT TYPE, ALLOW A 10-FOOT REAR SETBACK, AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR TWO PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS. APPLICANT: CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the proposed amendment to the Specific Plan modifies the development standards and unit count for final phases, and allows for two split-level prototype units for the south side of Calle Norte. The Planning Commission has recommended approval subject to findings and conditions. Council Member Adolph asked if patios and patio covers would be optional. Marty Butler, 44-1 80 Ocotillo Drive, of Century Crowell Communities, advised that she would have to find out and get back to him. Council Member Adolph noted that it's difficult to get equipment in to pour patio foundations once the units are built. He also noted that the golf cart doors need to be a minimum of six feet wide, and that the windows on the zero-lot-line side need to be unopenable and made of obscured glass. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.5 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001 AT DUNA LA QUINTA CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-148 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$ City Council Minutes 1 9 November 2, 1 999 RESOLUTION NO. 99-149 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR TWO SPLIT-LEVEL PROTOTYPE UNITS IN A PORTION OF TRACT 20158 ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF CALLE NORTE IN DUNA LA QUINTA SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660 CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 99-149 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING LICENSE AND IMPOUND FEES FOR UNALTERED DOGS AND ESTABLISHING A VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Hartung, Building & Safety Director, advised that the purpose of the proposed fee increases and voucher program is to encourage dog owners to spay or neuter their pets. The resolution raises the license fee from $25 to $75 for unaltered dogs, and increases the impound fees for unaltered dogs. It also establishes a voucher program wherein when an unlicensed and unaltered dog is picked up, the owner will have the option of paying the $75 license fee for unaltered dogs or paying $75 for a voucher, which can then be used to have the animal spayed or neutered and to get a rabies vaccination. The owner then returns the paper work to the City and pays an $8 license fee for an altered dog. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Hartung advised that the animal shelter fees are paid directly to the County. He further advised that there are no exceptions in the resolution for breeders, and that the dog owner has 45 days to take the animal to a veterinarian to get it altered, otherwise the $75 is applied toward the annual license fee. The dog owner gives the voucher to the veterinarian who then sends it back to the City for payment. Council Member Henderson supported the resolution, but believed there?s going to be a big response from the public on this. Council Member Perkins was pleased with the proposal, and didn't feel that it would be a problem. BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02 d__$City Council Minutes 20 November 2, 1 999 In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Hartung advised that new residents wishing to purchase a dog license for an altered dog must provide proof of altering from a veterinarian. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.96-96, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR DOG LICENSES AND ANIMAL IMPOUND FEES. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to adopt Resolution No.99-i 50 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DETERMINATION OF RECORD OF LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78-120 CALEO BAY, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA. Mayor Pena noted that this item has been pulled from the agenda see Confirmation of Agenda). No action was taken. The City Attorney announced that the City Council has concluded a Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9(c) potential litigation concerning improvements required of Tract 28422, and the Council has unanimously approved a pre-litigation settlement agreement, entitled Agreement for Completion of Subdivision Improvements and Escrow Instructions, and has authorized execution of the agreement, which will be available in the City Clerk's Office once it has been executed by all parties. There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Adolph/Perkins to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, PHYLLIS MANLEY, Deputy City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 11-22-1999-U01 01:53:05PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 02-U02 1999-U02