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1999 12 21 CC Minutesing -> 10_i LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER21, 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. Potential anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(C) one case. 2. 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 Owner/Negotiator: La Quinta Historical Society. 3. Conference with City's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to the Government Code Section 54956.8, concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of real property generally located south of Calle Tecate. Property Owner/negotiator: The City of La Quinta. 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 Betty Baskin, 79-865 Pecan Valley, of PGA West Master Homeowners Association, questioned the requirement for citrus trees in the perimeter landscaping on Madison Street and Airport Boulevard, noting it's not in keeping with adjacent landscaping. The Association does not want to be responsible for the maintenance of citrus trees, and asks that the requirement be set aside. Mayor Pena advised the matter would be referred to staff. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 2 December21, 1999 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA City Manager Genovese asked for an item to be added as Business Session Item No.5 in regard to a Reimbursement Agreement for street improvements to Madison Street. He noted the need to add the item arose after posting of the agenda and the urgency is due to the contractor currently being on site making improvements. Approval will allow the City to move forward in a timely and cost-effective manner. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to add Consideration of a Reimbursement Agreement for Street Improvements to Madison Street Adjacent to Tract 29136 KSL" as Business Session Item No.5, as the urgent need to add the item arose after posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-170. Mr. Genovese noted the distribution of an updated ordinance for Business Session Item No.4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of December 7, 1 999, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None PRESENTATIONS None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Council Member Henderson referred to correspondence regarding a National Monument designation for the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains. She requested Council have an opportunity to review its previous position on the draft legislation suggested by C. V. Mountains Conservancy. There is potential for the designation being made by executive order based on the endorsements already given by certain entities. Council Member Sniff preferred waiting until there's something tangible to respond to. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to place this matter on a future agenda as soon as possible and to ask representatives from Congresswoman Bono's Office, the BIA, and C. V. Mountains Conservancy to be present to address the issue. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 3 December21, 1999 1. LETTER FROM THE TAXPAYERS FOR FAIR COMPETITION REGARDING CONTRACTING WITH PRIVATE ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS. Council concurred to agendize this for possible action as soon as possible. 2. LETTER REGARDING THE CITY HOSTING THE UPCOMING MARTIN LUTHER KING PROCLAMATION SIGNING. Approved by unanimous consensus. 3. LETTER REGARDING A COMMEMORATIVE TREE AND PLAQUE FOR MICHAEL LEGG ALONG BEAR CREEK PATH. Council concurred to direct staff to look into previous practice, report back to Council any major concern, and to work with Mr. and Mrs. Legg to determine a location for the commemorative tree and plaque. 4. LETTER FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF LA QUINTA REQUESTING A KIOSK ON THE NEW CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS. Council concurred to refer this to staff to get additional details. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 1999. 2. APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED OCTOBER 31, 1999. 3. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.97-i, LA QUINTA NORTE, FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1999. 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE 2000 CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS CSMFO) SEMINAR IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 27-29, 2000. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 4 December21, 1999 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFETY MANAGER TO ATTEND A CLASS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JANUARY 19-21, 2000 EXACT LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED). 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROJECT APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR A BIKE LANE ALONG CALLE TAMPICOIPARK AVENUE/AVENUE 50. RESOLUTION NO.99-159) 7. APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR STAFF TO ATTEND THE NAFTASHO IN CALEXICO ON FEBRUARY 9-10, 2000. 8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PASSES TO THE BOB HOPE CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD JANUARY 17-23, 2000, IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. RESOLUTION NO.99-160) 9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29147-1, KSL LAND CORPORATION. RESOLUTION NO.99-161) 10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29147-2, KSL LAND CORPORATION. RESOLUTION NO.99-162) 11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 25691, JIM DAN D., L.L.C. RESOLUTION NO.99-163) MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 99-159 through 99-163 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-171. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR THE COVE OASIS/LAKE CAHUILLA TRAIL, PROJECT NO.98-18. Senior Engineer Freeland gave a brief description of Design Concepts A, B, and C for the Cove Oasis/Lake Cahuilla Trail Project as outlined in the staff report. Once a master plan concept is selected, staff will bring back details of BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_i City Council Minutes 5 December21, 1999 selected components, features, landscaping, and amenities for Council?s further consideration. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Freeland advised the utilities will extend approximately 1 400 feet from Calle Tecate. Public Works Director Vogt explained once a master plan is selected noise factors from pumping water will be taken into consideration to minimize the impact. The improvements should coincide with any future development. Council Member Adolph suggested placing the drinking fountains in a shaded area. Council Member Henderson noted the cost differences are in the amenities. Council Member Perkins voiced concern about vandalism and safety, questioning the necessity of a water feature and suggesting the restroom be located close to the trail. Council Member Sniff felt some of the amenities should be eliminated. Mayor Pena agreed and suggested keeping the site as natural as possible. He recommended including a drinking fountain, phone, and a few shade structures but no restroom, water feature, or picnic tables. Council Member Adolph suggested Concept B without the water feature and spray tower. Council Member Henderson suggested the possibility of doing the project in phases. She supported including an emergency phone and perhaps one or two picnic tables since several groups use the area for nature walks but felt a restroom could be done in Phase 2. Council Member Sniff agreed and suggested staff break the design and implementation into phases with sufficient infrastructure in Phase 1 to support Phase 2. He felt signage about the natural features in the area would be helpful. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to direct staff to break Concept A into phases with minimum amenities in Phase 1, keeping it as natural as possible and bringing the design back in February for further consideration. No action was taken. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 6 December21, 1999 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SENIOR CENTER COVERED PARKING, PROJECT 99-13. Building & Safety Director Hartung recommended an additional appropriation of $7,495 and that a contract be awarded to JPGC Construction in the amount of $24,995 for Senior Center covered parking. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $7,495 from the General Fund Reserve Account and award a contract in the amount of $24,995 to JPGC Construction for Senior Center Covered Parking, Project 99-13. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-172. 3. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ADOPT AN ACRE" PROGRAM. Community Services Director Horvitz advised the Adopt an Acre" program is through the Friends of the Desert Mountains and the donation amounts range from $25 to $10,000. Council Member Henderson supported the program but felt the City has already made a commitment of $5,000 through C. V. Mountains Conservancy. Council Members Perkins and Adolph agreed. Council Member Sniff suggested a minimal participation of $250 in particular reference to the quail. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize participation in the Adopt an Acre" Program in the amount of $250, to provide quarters for five covey of quail with funds from the Special Projects Contingency Account. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-173. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3.14, SECTION 3.14.010 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURES FOR CITY WARRANTS. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_i City Council Minutes 7 December21, 1999 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance No. 337 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.337 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.14.010 OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURES FOR CITY WARRANTS. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to introduce Ordinance No.337 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 5. CONSIDERATION OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO MADISON STREET ADJACENT TO TRACT 29136 KSL. Public Works Director Vogt advised that as part of the Newman Golf Course project, KSL was to grind the existing asphalt of the northbound lanes of Madison Street and replace it with one inch of new asphalt. However, the existing asphalt was found to be substandard and KSL has agreed to have their contractor replace the asphalt with four and a half inches of asphalt on top of four inches of aggregate base. Staff recommended a Reimbursement Agreement be approved for an amount not to exceed $63,000 for KSL to excavate the existing asphalt and replace the City's section of the street with three and half inches of asphalt concrete, in addition to one inch of asphalt provided by KSL. This will result in a cost savings to the City due to not having to design and bid the job. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve a Reimbursement Agreement with KSL for paving approximately 3,000 lineal feet on Madison Street in an amount not to exceed $63,000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-174. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 8 December 21, 1 999 STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF ART AND CRAFT SHOW REGULATIONS. Community Development Director Herman advised the Chamber of Commerce has requested the City consider modifying its temporary outdoor event regulations, noting that under current City Code events are not allowed to exceed 1 0 consecutive days nor recur more than four times in a calendar year. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Herman confirmed that events will not be approved during City-sponsored events such as the Arts Festival or Mainstreet Marketplace. Betty Harris, 78-371 Highway 111, of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, stated the businesses in the shopping center are losing money because of the limit on the art show events, and she felt the events should be allowed every Saturday and Sunday October through May. Council agreed and directed staff to take this to the Planning Commission for their consideration and to bring a revised ordinance before Council for adoption. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE BERMUDA DUNES AREA PRELIMINARY ANNEXATION ANALYSIS. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report and introduced Frank Spevacek of Rosenow Spevacek Group who prepared the analysis. Frank Spevacek, 540 N. Golden Circle Suite 305, Santa Ana, of Rosenow Spevacek Group, reported residential areas generate more service costs than revenue and the majority of land uses in the Bermuda Dunes area will remain residential. He said there is some opportunity for commercial uses at 1-10 but potential build-out will not generate sufficient revenue to provide full coverage of service costs as well as current and projected future capital improvement needs. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Spevacek advised Palm Desert has determined annexation of Bermuda Dunes is not feasible at this time. As for re-zoning vacant lands to commercial or light-industrial uses, he noted the railroad separation between the properties and I-i 0 make them less desirable than properties across the freeway. Council Member Adolph felt there might be potential for less-expensive hotels along that area. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_i City Council Minutes 9 December21, 1999 Mr. Spevacek suggested talking to the Sedway Group to identify reasonable time frames for that potential to be realized In order to break even, a minimum of 1 20 acres would need to be re-zoned to retail/commercial uses. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Spevacek confirmed a small portion of the area is in the County's redevelopment area. Council Member Sniff asked about a benefit assessment district to generate funds for infrastructure improvements and voiced concern about current La Quinta citizens having to subsidize property owners in Bermuda Dunes. Mr. Spevacek advised a benefit assessment district would take a majority vote of the area's property owners and could not be used for maintenance services due to the limits of Proposition 218. Council Member Sniff felt law enforcement costs, etc. should be borne by those who benefit from the services. Bobbie Steele, 79-745 Kingston Drive, Bermuda Dunes, advised the Bermuda Dunes Community Council has formed a fact-finding committee, as mailed questionnaires, and is in the process of coordinating those answers for mailing to Bermuda Dunes residents hopefully by the end of January. She said Palm Desert does not want to annex them at this time but is willing to add them to their sphere of influence for future consideration of annexation. Council Member Perkins felt the information from the questionnaires would be helpful and asked if they would forward that information to the City once it's compiled, to which Ms. Steele advised they would. In response to Mayor Pena, Ms. Steele stated she was not aware of a benefit assessment district being mentioned at any of their community council meetings. JaV Steele, 79-745 Kingston Drive, Bermuda Dunes, noted the County has set aside funds to improve Avenue 42 next year and the infrastructure within Bermuda Dunes Country Club is maintained by that association. He was concerned about the area being picked apart by surrounding cities with a small portion being left in the County without any services. Council Member Perkins said he has always supported annexation of Bermuda Dunes but felt the City has to be realistic and look at the costs involved and pointed out that exposure to 1-10 is somewhat limited due to the railroad and tamarisk trees. He wished to continue looking at it but did not want to saddle BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 10 December21, 1999 the City with a debt it cannot realistically meet. As for La Quinta citizens picking up the tab for others, he noted it's done every time a bridge is built and residents from other communities use it. He asked how many lots are in gated areas, to which Mr. Steele responded approximately 1 200. Council Member Henderson noted the Council considered and set this issue aside in February 1 998 because of the costs involved and it has come up again only because the residents of that area have requested it. She understood the Bermuda Dunes residents are looking to protect their lifestyles and do not support new commercial areas, and she did not see how La Quinta could justify annexation without the ability to look at potential zone changes. She suggested the staff report be mailed to the Community Council so they can understand the current conditions and the fact that this is a very expensive proposition for La Quinta, noting the first year costs would be $523,563. In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Spevacek advised the projected revenues in five years are $1.2 million and expenditures are $1.8 million, resulting in a deficit of $625,323. At build-out the projected revenues are $2.7 million and expenditures $6.1 million with a deficit of $3.5 million. Mayor Pena suggested Bermuda Dunes residents approach the County about a benefit assessment district. He stated the City is not interested in only taking Washington Street, noting the City's past concerns about development on Washington Street were related more to traffic than it was revenue and those issues have been resolved. Council Member Henderson said she is not interested in acquiring property that does not want to be acquired or would be detrimental to the City. She felt it's prudent, however, for the City to respond to requests from property owners such as the application before the Planning Commission last week. Council Member Sniff felt perhaps a sphere of influence could be done without much problem and would keep the area from being piece-mealed" out. Council Member Adolph would like to have a window on 1-10 but felt it's important to know if the Bermuda Dunes residents want to be a part of La Quinta. Mayor Pena agreed to forwarding this information to the Community Council but believed annexation is not financially feasible at this time. He further agreed the City should know how the residents feel about being annexed by La Quinta. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_i City Council Minutes 11 December 21, 1 999 Council Member Sniff suggested the City conduct its own survey to find out how the Bermuda Dunes residents feel. Council Member Henderson felt it would be confusing at this time since the Bermuda Dunes Community Council is already doing a survey. Mayor Pefla left the meeting at 4:59 p.m. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Palm Springs International Airport Commission Robert Tyler reported on an inaugural, non-stop flight last week by Continental Airlines from Palm Springs to Houston, Texas. * * * ** *** ** * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS G-1. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED OCTOBER31, 19 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated October 31, 1 999. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-175. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS? ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION OF GRANT FOR MOTOR OFFICERS. Council Member Perkins commented on the number of red lights being run in the City and asked staff to pursue a grant for four additional motor officers. Council concurred. Council recessed to Financing Authority meeting; Council reconvened and recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 12 December21, 1999 7:00 P.M. Mayor Pefia returned to the meeting at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT None PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following La Quinta Middle School students whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall: Brett Ben Casey Grunner Perla Navarro Dustin Burt Jonathan Hitt Miguel Santellanes Melissa DiPietro Jeremy Ladd China Sova Tony Dunn Danny Leacock Amber Villanueva Ashley Garbutt Elizabeth Logan Chelsey Webber Justin Garcia Adreane Lopez Chad Woods PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29288 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-655 TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSlON?S DECISION ON CONDITION NO. 53 OF THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CONDITION NO.37 OF THE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP REQUIRING THE UNDER-GROUNDING OF UTILITIES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND MILES AVENUE. APPELLANT: MARK AND DOROTHY HASTINGS. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:02 p.m. Community Development Director Herman reported the appeal, which was continued on December 7, is for a requirement to underground overhead utility lines for a project on 1 28 acres at the northeast corner of Adams Street and Miles Avenue. Mark Hastings, 2300 E. Racquet Club Drive, Palm Springs, appellant and developer of First School of the Desert, asked Council to consider the facts and costs relative to the benefit of the requirement, adding the cost estimate of $80,000-$190,000 could preclude the entire project. Should the undergrounding be accomplished, the aesthetics benefit would be minimal, BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_i City Council Minutes 13 December 21,1999 from a health and safety standpoint nothing would change, and structurally, the system would be flawed. If the lines are to be under-grounded, he felt the burden should be distributed among all those who benefit from it. Council Member Adolph stated he supports undergrounding of utilities but felt this particular situation would not accomplish much and was in favor of approving the appeal. Council Member Henderson believed the City should be careful in moving away from its policy for undergrounding of utilities but agreed this situation is somewhat different and supported the appIicant?s appeal. She asked about conditioning the project to participate in future costs should undergrounding of all utility lines become possible in the future. City Attorney Honeywell advised it would be in the nature of an assessment district and they would participate if their property is a part of it. Council Member Perkins supported the appeal given the circumstances involved. Mayor Pena agreed and felt it might help others in similar situations. He felt it does not make sense to require undergrounding of some utility lines when the power poles and other lines are still going to exist. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:09 p.m. Mr. Herman noted that in order to make a waiver, a finding needs to be made that the application of this specific provision for undergrounding would be unreasonable, unpractical, and cause undue hardship to the applicant. Council concurred. RESOLUTION NO.99-164 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE APPEAL OF MARK & DOROTHY HASTINGS REGARDING CONDITION NO.37 REQUIRING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29288 LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND ADAMS STREET FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-164 as submitted, making the appropriate findings outlined by the Community Development Director. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_iCity Council Minutes 14 December21, 1999 RESOLUTION NO.99-165 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE APPEAL OF MARK & DOROTHY HASTINGS REGARDING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES FOR A PRESCHOOL FACILITY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND ADAMS STREET(SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-655 FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 99-165 as submitted, making the appropriate findings outlined by the Community Development Director. Motion carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-389 RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENT IMPACT; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-064 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PRE-ANNEXATION GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY DESIGNATION 2b 2-5 UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2-4 UNITS PER ACRE); ZONE CHANGE 99-092 RECOMMENDING A CHANGE FROM COUNTY DESIGNATION R-1-9000 TO LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL: SPECIFIC PLAN 99-040 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29323 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF 379 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 117 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND JEFFERSON STREET. APPLICANT: WADE ELLIS/WARNER ENGINEERING. Mayor Pena noted staff has requested this item be continued to February 1, 2000. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the applications by Wade Ellis/Warner Engineering for Environmental Assessment 99-389, General Plan Amendment 99-064, Zone Change 99-092, Specific Plan 99-040, and Tentative Tract Map 29323 to February 1, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-176. 3. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 27519 TO ELIMINATE A CONDITION OF APPROVAL REQUIRING GOLF COURSE SCREENING ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND SOUTH OF DESERT STREAM DRIVE. APPLICANT: CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. Community Development Director Herman advised the applicant has requested a continuance to January 4, 2000. BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02 ing -> 10_i City Council Minutes 15 December21, 1999 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to continue the matter of Tentative Tract Map 27519 for Century Crowell Communities to January 4, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-177. Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:19 p.m. as delineated on Page 1. The Council meeting reconvened with City Attorney Honeywell announcing no decisions were made which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act). There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 01-10-2000-U01 02:26:27PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 21-U02 1999-U02