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2000 02 15 CC Minutesing -> 10_ LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2000 A 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 None Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Franklin, of Thermal, spoke in opposition to Thermal being annexed by La Quinta. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of February 1, 2000, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None PRESENTATIONS None BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 2 February 1 5, 2000 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM C.A.R.E. CURTAILING ABUSES RELATED TO THE ELDERLY) PROGRAM REQUESTING A $1,000 SPONSORSHIP FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SEMINAR, APRIL 4-5, 2000. Council concurred to direct staff to obtain additional information and agendize this request for March 7, 2000. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pena requested that Item No.3 be pulled for separate action due to a conflict of interest. 1 APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2000. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT DATED DECEMBER 31, 1999. 3. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TO USE THE FRITZ BURNS PARK RECREATION ROOM FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP. See separate action below.) 4. APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF LIVING FOR YOUR 90'S" RECIPIENT. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 98-17, AVENUE 50 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF LANDSCAPE SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 23995-1, INCO HOMES. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF THREE GRANT DEEDS CONVEYING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AUTO CENTER WAY NORTH TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA LA TORRE AND SOWELL. 8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 23773-4, CENTURY HOMES. RESOLUTION NO.2000-06) 9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 10-FOOT-WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT RESERVED ADJACENT TO SPANISH HILLS LANE IN PGA WEST TRACT 28603-1, STREET VACATION NO.2000-041. RESOLUTION NO.2000-07) BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_Z City Council Minutes 3 February 1 5, 2000 10. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO.2) FOR GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CONSULTING SERVICES. 11. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFETY MANAGER AND A CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER TO ATTEND A TRAINING CLASS GIVEN BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, INC., COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 25-26, 2000. 12. ACCEPTANCE OF COVERED PARKING AT THE SENIOR CENTER, PROJECT NO. 99-13, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with Item Nos. 8 and 9 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2000-06 and 2000-07 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-27. Item No.3 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to approve a request by the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District to use the Fritz Burns Park Recreation Room for Summer Day Camp, June 1 5 through August 1 8, 2000. Motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pei\a ABSTAINING. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-28. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITYZS INTENT TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO FORM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.2000-01 PHASE VI IMPROVEMENTS), AND A RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY ADOPTING, CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.2000-01 PHASE VI IMPROVEMENTS), AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION OF STAFF TO BID THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PHASE VI PROJECT. Z Public Works Director Vogt reviewed the history and background of the proposed Assessment District along with the number of petitions received in favor and opposition to the sewer improvements, perimeter wall, and underground utility conversions for Areas A, B, C, and D as outlined in the staff BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 4 February 1 5, 2000 report, noting the percentages for utility undergrounding did not meet the 50% requirement in any of the areas. He then introduced Eldon Lee, of Korve Engineering who provided the following updated figures on the number of petitions received: Sagebrushi Bottlebrush/Sapuaro Area D) no changes; Village Commercial Area A) 1 0 additional petitions received in favor and 1 opposed; Cove Area B) 2 additional petitions received in favor; and Westward Ho Area C) 5 additional petitions received in favor of sewer improvements and 4 in favor of utility undergrounding. Council Member Henderson stated she felt there was some confusion about the petition/survey form, and that some residents did not realize the petition was only for the undergrounding of utilities and the survey for the wall and sewer improvements. She felt that might have contributed to a reduced number of surveys being received. Mr. Vogt advised if Council decides to move forward with the proposed Assessment District, staff will schedule a public meeting for March 21 and a public hearing and ballot count on April 1 8, with the bid opening prior to the ballot count. He noted the listed assessment amounts are based on the engineer's estimates and that if the actual costs are higher when bids are received, Council can choose whether to pay the additional costs through other funding sources or start again with the Assessment District process. He added the residents of the Sagebrush/Saguaro area have also requested Bottlebrush and Saguaro to be cul-de-sacs. Council Member Adolph suggested putting a landscape buffer between the cul- de-sac and perimeter wall. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt advised Sagebrush, Bottlebrush, and Saguaro Streets will be 36 feet wide with all traffic entering/exiting through Sagebrush. The estimated maximum build out is 2,100 vehicles per day and Sagebrush can carry up to 3,000 vehicles per day. Council Member Adolph noted some of the residents were concerned about having emergency access if Sagebrush gets blocked for some reason, to which Mr. Vogt responded that the emergency exits of the adjacent gated communities can be used in such cases. Mr. Vogt concluded his report stating if more than 50% of the ballots received within the area wide Assessment District Areas A, B, C, and D) support the Sewer Assessment District, the sewer assessment passes for all areas. If the Assessment District is opposed by more than 50% of the ballots but some areas show overwhelming support, the Council can choose to direct staff to BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_Z City Council Minutes 5 February 1 5, 2000 reconfigure the Assessment District in order to spread the soft costs through the smaller area, thus increasing the assessments, or move forward with the Assessment District by paying the cost difference through other funding sources. He also noted the following corrections to the proposed resolutions: the second paragraph under Protest Procedure" page 18 of staff report) should be deleted and all references to Willdan Associates should be changed to Muni- Financial. Dick Kopecky, 28765 Single Oak Drive, Temecula, Assessment Engineer representing Muni-Financial, noted the EngineerZs Report should be modified to reflect the elimination of utility undergrounding from the Assessment District. He asked that staff be directed to make those modifications along with minor changes to the mailed ballots to include the assessments as modified to exclude the undergrounding. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt advised the Westward Ho residents have asked for 28-foot-wide streets with rolled curbs, noting that should provide a traffic-calming effect. He added there's no plan to ban on-street parking. Council Member Adolph asked about using redevelopment funds to include duct work for future undergrounding of electrical and wished to have those costs to consider. In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Vogt confirmed Sagebrush will have a traffic signal once warrants are met. Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, questioned why the residents should be assessed for sewer improvements and why the downtown commercial area has been neglected. She also asked how the percentages on the petitions/surveys were figured. Mayor Pena responded the percentages are based on the results of property owners who voted. Pat Cross, 78-750 Saguaro, questioned the petition and survey figures for the Sagebrush/Saguaro area and said they need a better picture of what is going on. They are not opposed to a perimeter wall but do oppose a sound wall. Z Mr. Vogt noted the petitions are for utility undergrounding only and that the residents will have an opportunity to vote on the sewer improvements should the Assessment District process go forward. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 6 February 1 5, 2000 Mrs. Nelson, 78-707 Saguaro, stated the residents feel they are being held hostage because they were told they may not get street improvements unless the sewer improvements are approved. Council Member Henderson explained the Council will have to determine if it's cost effective to do street improvements without sewer improvements, and she felt additional meetings with the residents would be beneficial. Joyce Sivley, 79-775 Westward Ho Drive, urged the Council to move forward with the Westward Ho area. Council Member Sniff supported moving forward with the process, and agreed with holding other meetings for residents to provide input. Council concurred. Mr. Vogt advised the final assessments will be based on actual costs after any design changes are made. The assessments listed on the ballots to be mailed on March 3 will be based on current estimates due to insufficient time to make design changes and get new assessment figures prior to the mailing. Mr. Kopecky advised if there are any design changes, the actual assessments will be provided at the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt staff's recommendations for minor changes to the Engineer's Report for Proposed Assessment District 2000-01 as stated by the Assessment Engineer. City Manager Genovese clarified that the Assessment District will not include utility undergrounding. In addition, the March 3 mailing will be based on the current waIlconfiguration, however, an add-alternate can be put in the bid for a different wall configuration. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-29. RESOLUTION NO.2000-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO FORM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2000-01 PHASE VI IMPROVEMENTS). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-08 as amended changing Wildan Associates to Muni-Financial). Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_ City Council Minutes 7 February 1 5, 2000 RESOLUTION NO.2000-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY ADOPTING, CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.2000-01 PHASE VI IMPROVEMENTS). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2000-09 as amended removing second paragraph under Z`Protest Procedure"). Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the plans and specifications and to authorize staff to bid the Phase VI Improvements project. Mr. Vogt confirmed the approval includes the cul-de-sac configuration in the Bottlebrush/Saguaro area and narrower streets in the Westward Ho area. Z Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-30. 2. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF KSL's REQUEST THAT THE CITY OF LA QUINTA MODIFY ITS POSITION ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL MONUMENT DESIGNATION. Community Development Director Herman reported the February 9 draft legislation contained in the staff report addresses the CityZs concern regarding the boundaries of the proposed National Monument. Mayor Pena suggested taking no action until Congresswoman Bono's Office has submitted the final language. Council concurred. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised the intent is for City land-use regulations to take precedence over the National Monument. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to direct staff to continue monitoring the progress of the proposed National Monument legislation and agendize it for Council's consideration once the legislation is submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-31. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 8 February 1 5, 2000 3. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PGA WEST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ELIMINATE A REQUIREMENT FOR AN EQUESTRIAN TRAIL ALONG MADISON STREET. Community Development Director Herman presented the request and recommendations as outlined in the staff report. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Herman confirmed that processing a General Plan Amendment to eliminate the requirement for an equestrian trail will delay projects in the area because State law requires cities to make a consistency finding with the General Plan. Council Member Adolph asked about the undergrounding of power poles along the east side of Madison Street. Bill Dawes, of KSL, stated the undergrounding is in process. Council Member Perkins supported the City maintaining the equestrian trail but was opposed to eliminating it. Council Member Henderson concurred. Council Member Adolph felt the City made a mistake in requiring the equestrian trail three years ago and should correct it now. He noted it's no longer a rural area and the equestrian trail leaves very little room for landscaping. Mayor Pena did not wish to slow development and noted the correction could be made in the future if Council wishes. He also pointed out this is the first time the issue has been brought up. Robert Foulk, 57-540 Interlachen, President of the PGA West Master Association, asked if the City's acceptance of the maintenance includes liability. Mayor Pena confirmed that it would. In response to Mayor Pena, City Attorney Honeywell advised the condition can be written to have the maintenance and liability revert back to the homeowners association if the equestrian trail should be eliminated. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to request the applicant to submit Tentative Tract Map Amendments to shift the burden of trail maintenance from the developer/HOA to the City along Madison Street with the maintenance to revert back to the HOA if the equestrian trail is eliminated. Motion carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-32. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_ City Council Minutes 9 February 1 5, 2000 4. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF INTENT TO SEEK ANNEXATION FROM THE VILLAGE AT THE PALMS, A GOLF/RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED WEST OF MONROE STREET AND SOUTH OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD. Mayor Pena abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. Community Development Director Herman presented a brief report as outlined in the staff report. A brief discussion ensued wherein Council concurred to move forward with the annexation process. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to authorize staff to begin the annexation process for the property located at the southwest corner of Madison Street and Airport Boulevard and to contact the property owners of the adjacent 76 acres to see if they wish to be included in the annexation. Motion carried with Mayor Pena ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-33. 5. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE UNDER-GROUNDING OF UTILITY LINES FOR RANCHO LA QUINTA. Community Development Director Herman presented the report as outlined in the staff report. Council Member Adolph questioned who would pay for future undergrounding costs and suggested the developer provide a bond. Council Member Henderson felt the costs would most likely be paid by the local property owners through an Assessment District or spread by lID to all their customers. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to grant the waiver. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to instruct the applicant to prepare and submit the necessary amendments for the Rancho La Quinta Specific Plan and Tract Maps to waive the requirement for utility undergrounding). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-34. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 10 February 1 5, 2000 6. CONSIDERATION OF PROTOTYPICAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND DETAILS OF AMENITIES TO BE INSTALLED, PROJECT NO. 98-19, PHASE VI IMPROVEMENTS. Mayor Pena noted staff has requested this item be continued to March 7, 2000. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the matter of Prototypical Street Improvements, Project No.98-i 9, to March 7, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-35. 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS ON THE JEFFERSON STREET PROJECT, PHASE I HIGHWAY 111 TO AVENUE 54) TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Henderson to approve an amendment to the City of La Quinta Change Order Policy and approve an increase in the City Manager's authority to execute construction contract change orders up to $100,000 for the Jefferson Street Phase I Improvements and directed that the City Manager report any such approvals to the City Council at their next regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-36. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to appoint Mayor Pena and Council Member Henderson to serve on the Civic Center Art Purchase Committee to select Civic Center Art during the La Quinta Arts Festival and authorize spending up to 10% over the $7,500 amount budgeted, if needed, and appropriate funds. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-37. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_Z City Council Minutes 11 February 1 5, 2000 9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 14, CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000. Management Analyst Wilson presented a brief report on the proposed resolution as outlined in the staff report. Council Member Henderson stated she supports libraries but is not supporting any State bond issues this year because she feels the State has a surplus of funds. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Wilson stated the program guidelines still need to be developed. RESOLUTION NO.2000-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 14 CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-10 as submitted. Motion carried with Council Member Henderson voting NO. 10. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.338 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9.100.140(1) AND 5) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2000-064). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No.338 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 1 2 February 1 5, 2000 11. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.339 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.65.090(B) OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. It was moved by Council Members SniffiHenderson to adopt Ordinance No.339 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None STUDY SESSION 1. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF FAIRWAY ADVERTISING'S PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S BILLBOARD REGULATIONS. Council concurred to continue this item to March 7, 2000. 2. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL'S GOALS. City Manager Genovese presented a brief report as outlined in the staff report, noting most of last year's goals have either been initiated or will be completed by the end of the fiscal year. The Council presented their goals individually as follows: ZiIMemberSniff Complete current improvements in Assessment Districts and Civic Center Campus Finish the process of cleaning up Highway 111 near the trailer park * Develop plans and financing for a City library * Purchase and enlarge the museum Work with other valley cities for a transfer station * Consider insurance benefits for former Council Members having served a minimum of two full terms * Continue financial support of the La Quinta Arts Foundation and La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and consider a visitor's center BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_ Z City Council Minutes 13 February 15, 2000 * Establish a program for building one new mini-park each year for 1 0 years * Continue to respond in a positive manner toward large and small annexations * Continue consideration of building sound walls where needed * Push for commercial development hotels, motels, and retail) * Continue promotion of City through Shop La Quinta, Visit La Quinta, Dine La Quinta, and Live La Quinta programs Seek to provide ambulance service at a reasonable rate * Continue public/private partnerships wherever feasible * Promote and implement property upgrades for both residential and commercial * Develop a La Quinta Civic Awards Program to honor two or three citizens each year * Purchase Nickelson property fora La Quinta Village Tower Project" restaurants, stores, parking) * Build a City parking lot at Avenida Montezuma, Avenida Bermudas, and Avenida Navarro * Purchase property at northeast corner of Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive for commercial and a La Quinta Senior Village affordable housing with amenities and limited professional offices) * Continue to increase the General Fund * Purchase apartments, if reasonable, at Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive for affordable Live-Shop.' concept * Develop an illuminated directional sign program to help support local businesses * Complete plans for a park in the northern part of the City with multiple fields and a community center * Upgrade trailer parks on Dune Palms Road and Miles Avenue Council Member Adolph * Concentrate on commercial development along Highway 111 * Concentrate on development of hotels and motels in the Miles Avenue/Washington Street area Council Member Perkins * Control type of development along Highway 111 to avoid being known as the city of fast foods and gas stations BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 14 February 1 5, 2000 Council Member Henderson * Provide attractive directional signs to guide people to restaurants in The Village during the street improvements and work on a permanent illuminated directional sign program * Continue with the obelisk program * Develop a permanent maintenance program for the art piece at Washington Street and Highway 111 * Widen the inside left-turn lane from Avenue 52 to Washington Street * Continue efforts to construct a City library and move forward with the Historical Society Museum improvements and infrastructure improvements * Develop/clean-up lot adjacent to Eisenhower Mini-Park and consider developing a mini-park in the Saguaro/Sagebrush area * Set a permanent month for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission Mavor Pena * Move forward with development of a City library * Develop an affordable golf program for the community * Increase the number of soccer/baseball fields in City parks * Increase code enforcement in the Cove and trailer parks * Look at expanding the City Hall facility * Increase police and fire protection and ambulance service * Look at the General Plan process as it relates to quality of development Council Member Sniff agreed with expanding City Hall larger Study Session Room and additional storage space and offices) and increasing police protection. He suggested a slight redesign of the obelisk with some type of illumination and suggested a study session to discuss a master plan for Highway 111. Council Member Perkins asked about the City's utilization of playground facilities and supervision, to which Community Services Director Horvitz responded the school facilities are used after school and on weekends but no supervision is provided. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS CVAG Energy & Environment Committee Council Member Sniff reported a special meeting will be held to discuss transfer station issues. Riverside County Transportation Commission Mayor Pena announced RCTC will be holding a workshop on Measure A. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_ City Council Minutes 1 5 February 1 5, 2000 Council Sub-Committee on Potential Annexation Meetings Mayor Pena and Council Member Sniff reported the meeting held with the Torres-Martinez Tribal Council was very positive. Council Member Sniff noted the Tribal Council is also looking for the City's support on various issues such as legislation regarding the Salton Sea. They stated the meeting with Thermal residents was very informative with many of the village area residents voicing opposition to annexation by any jurisdiction. They noted, however, a significant level of support has been received from property owners. They advised the meeting in Bermuda Dunes ended with no definitive results, stating the residents were told by both Palm Desert and La Quinta representatives that they must improve the area, possibly through an assessment district, before either city will consider annexation. Mayor Pena asked staff to agendize this for a future Council meeting. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 7-A. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED DECEMBER 31, 1999. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to receive and file the Revenue & Expenditures Report dated December 31, 1999. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-38. Council recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented art awards to the following students of Adams Elementary School whose artwork has been displayed at City Hall. Paige Austin Andi Ferraud Arlyn Marquez Evelynn Rojas Jose Avina, Jr. Paulina Ferro Anthony Mascorro Jacob Tarango Taylor Bagley Noelly Garcia Og Mojica Carina Tinajero Steven Blackwood Marleth Guerrero Lucy Orozco Drizana Torres Monica Bustamonte Tanit Jimes Cathy Perez Emiho Torres Z Yaneli Coyote Conner Kanoski Karenia Perez Sarah Valladao Roman Davila Kaitlyn Kerr Haley Pfleger Tyler Velazquez Abel Fausto Gabriella Lujan Chelsey Reynolds Haley Waxman BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 1 6 February 1 5, 2000 PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Avis, 78-710 Via Sonata, President of Parc La Quinta Homeowners Association, requested a study be done to determine the effects of traffic on Sagebrush when Bottlebrush and Saguaro are changed to cul-de-sacs, noting there's no sidewalk for children to use when walking to the bus stop on Washington Street. Mayor Pens asked staff to look at this and report back to Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS Council concurred to take up Joint Public Hearing Item No.1 after Item Nos. 2 and 3. 2. CONTINUEb PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 27519 ALISO DEL REV) TO ELIMINATE A CONDITION OF APPROVAL REQUIRING GOLF COURSE SCREENING ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND 100 FEET SOUTH OF DESERT STREAM DRIVE. APPLICANT: CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:13p.m. Community Development Director Herman presented some history and background as outlined in the staff report. Marty Butler, 44-1 80 Ocotillo Drive, representing Century Crowell Communities, asked that the condition be modified to allow them to pull building permits for Phase 1. The first Notice of Completion will not be issued prior to installing the golf course screening or closing escrow on the golf range property. Gary Hopkins, 45-975 Dune Palms Road, owner of La Quinta Golf Ranch, stated he's in agreement with Century's request. There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:22 p.m. RESOLUTION NO.2000-li A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 27519 REVISION #1), A REQUEST TO ELIMINATE THE CONDITION OF APPROVAL REQUIRING GOLF COURSE SCREENING ALONG THE SOUTH TRACT BOUNDARY OF A 70-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON 17.6 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET SOUTH OF DESERT STREAM DRIVE CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES). BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 17 February 1 5, 2000 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2000-11 as amended allowing building permits to be issued but no Notices of Completion prior to installation of golf course screening or closing of escrow on the golf range property). Motion carried unanimously. 3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-389 RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL 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. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:24 p.m. Community Development Director Herman reviewed the history and background of the project as outlined in the staff report, noting the Planning Commission has recommended the project be denied due to lack of common area amenities associated with the small lots in Planning Area No.1. Mike Smith, 78-760 Runaway Bay, Bermuda Dunes, of Warner Engineering, representing the applicant, stated the applicant is willing to install two tennis courts in the retention area and has set aside pads for amenities such as a pool, spa, and totlot, along with open space for a hiking trail. They are also willing to increase the lot size to 5,000 sq. ft. Council Member Henderson suggested two swimming pools and gazebos instead of tennis courts Council Member Perkins agreed. Council Member Sniff suggested two swimming pools, two tennis courts, and a tot lot. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Smith confirmed a vehicle-stacking area will be provided at the key-lock entrance to the gated community. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 1 8 February 1 5, 2000 Council Member Adolph was concerned about the small lots and suggested the layout provide sufficient open space between houses. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman advised the City's development standards call for a minimum lot size of 7,200 sq. ft. The applicant is now proposing a minimum lot size of 5,000 sq. ft. in the Specific Plan. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Smith stated the linear street on the west side basically mirrors a street within the adjacent Country Club, and water access will be through the Myoma Dunes Water District. Mayor Pena agreed with requiring swimming pools but was not sure about the tennis courts. Chuck McKeown, 1 782 The Woods Drive, El Cajon, representing the applicant, explained the intent of having three different lot sizes to provide a balanced community where smaller housing units are available for those who want less maintenance. He added swimming pools were not proposed because of the high cost of maintenance and liability to the homeowners association. Council Member Perkins noted Laguna De La Paz, a 300 + unit development, has 1 3 pools and 1 5 spas and suggested the proposed development have 3 pools and spas. John Pavelak, of Century Crowell Communities, spoke in support of the project going forward. Gary Avis, President of Parc La Quinta, suggested if basketball courts are a consideration, they be put in prior to the homeowners association taking effect. There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:25 p.m. RESOLUTION NO.2000-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 99-389 PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-065, ZONE CHANGE 99-092, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29323, AND SPECIFIC PLAN 99-040 WADE ELLIS/WARNER ENGINEERING). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-1 2 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 19 February 15, 2000 RESOLUTION NO.2000-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-065 TO ASSIGN PRE-ANNEXATION LAND USE DESIGNATION OF LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO 117 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND JEFFERSON STREET WADE ELLIS/WARNER ENGINEERING). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-1 3 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance No.340 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO.340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 99-092 ASSIGNING A LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION TO 117 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND JEFFERSON STREET WADE ELLIS/WARNER ENGINEERING). It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to introduce Ordinance No.340 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO.2000-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 379 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 117 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND JEFFERSON STREET SPECIFIC PLAN NO.99-040 WADE ELLIS/WARNER ENGINEERING). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No. 2000-14 as amended modifying Condition No.69 to include minimum lot size of 50 feet wide and containing no less than 5,000 sq. ft." and modifying Condition No.72 to require one 800 sq. ft. minimum size swimming pool to be constructed in Planning Area No.1 prior to construction of Phase 2 of Planning Area No.1). Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_City Council Minutes 20 February 15, 2000 RESOLUTION NO.2000-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29323 TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF 117 ACRES INTO APPROXIMATELY 379 RESIDENTIAL LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND JEFFERSON STREET WADE ELLIS/WARNER ENGINEERING). It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No. 2000-1 5 as amended adding a condition requiring the tract be modified to comply with the Specific Plan as adopted). Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 52-690 AVENIDA HERRERA BY AND BETWEEN ROSA MONTES AND THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:36 p.m. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City ClerkZs Office. There being no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:37 p.m. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve an agreement to sell property located at 52-690 Avenida Herrera by and between Rosa Montes and the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency maintaining an affordable housing unit in Project Area No.1 for a purchase price of $85,000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.2000-39. BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02 ing -> 10_ City Council Minutes 21 February 15, 2000 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING PAYMENT OF CITY FEES/SERVICES WITH CREDIT CARD. Council Member Adolph suggested researching the costs and other ramifications of establishing a program to accept credit card payment for City fees/services. Council concurred to direct staff to investigate and report on the costs and ramifications of establishing a program to accept payment of City fees/services via credit card. There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 03-14-2000-U01 02:19:31PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 FEB-U02 15-U02 2000-U02