1996 01 02 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
January 2? 1996
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council on January 2, 1996 was called to order at the hour
of 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Bangerter, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Bangerter
ABSENT: Council Member Adolph
M?ON It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to excuse Council Member Adolph.
Motion carried unanimously.
Confirmed
None
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PRESENIAIIQN? None
Mr. Seth Etinger, 78-720 Avenida La Fonda, commented that he likes to see exhibits displayed
on the large video screen, but felt that the clarity should be better and asked that the installer of
the equipment be required to improve it.
Council Member Sniff advised that the equipment was worked on last week and is now in working
order.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. OF FY 1995/96 COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT
APPLICATIONS.
Mayor Bangerter advised that she's unhappy with the grant process and asked that the
process be brought before the Council at a future meeting for discussion.
Council Member Perkins was concerned about making a decision on the applications
without a full Council. He also felt that they should be reviewed by the City's various
commissions for a recommendation to Council.
Council Member Henderson had a problem with the grant applications as presented
because all of the items are addressed by the commissions and she felt that most of the
commission members aren't aware of the grant applications. She, too, felt that the
commissions should review the applications and make recommendations to the Council.
Mayor Bangerter felt that the spreadsheet presented in the staff report gave an excellent
overview of the various applications.
Council Member Sniff asked if it was the Council's wish to re-evaluate the current
applications or the grant process for future applications.
Mayor Bangerter advised that her wish was to have the process brought back for discussion
for future applications, not necessarily those for this year.
Council Member Sniff questioned how it could be determined which commission should
review the applications because he felt that some wouldn't fit within any commission's
realm of concern.
Council Member Henderson advised that she has labeled each application as to which
commission she felt should review it, but felt that the Human Services Commission should
review all of them.
Council concurred on placing the matter of reviewing the grant process on a future agenda.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that
it would be better to not discuss the process regarding the current applications with Mayor
Bangerter at the dais due to her conflict of interest status.
Mayor Bangerter abstained due to a conflict of interest and left the dais.
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Council Member Sniff didn't have a problem with reviewing the process for future
applications because he has never been convinced that the solicitation of grants was a good
idea. However, he was concerned about how much time it would take for the
commissions to review the applications and pointed out that the applications were
submitted by the applicants with the understanding of the current grant process.
Mr. Genovese, City Manager, advised that it would take up to two months to have the
commissions review the applications and place it back on the Council agenda.
Council Member Sniff pointed out that review by the commissions could possibly delay
action until March on grant funds that applicants have been counting on for the current
year.
Council Member Henderson agreed that the applications were submitted under the current
grant process, but she had a problem with granting funds without prior review by the
commissions. She was willing to go ahead and discuss the individual applications, but
pointed out that only $19,000 is available for funding and the grant requests total $41,000.
Council Member Sniff didn't have a problem with changing the grant process in the future
to include a review by the commissions, but felt that the current applications should
proceed under the current grant process. In regards to the amount of funds available, he
felt that some of it should be retained in the Council's Contingency Fund for future
requests.
Council Member Henderson also felt that the applications should be reviewed by a full
Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Perkins didn't have a problem with referring the current applications back
to the commissions and didn't believe that the applicants should expect any funding from
the City until the applications have been fully reviewed by the Council and the
commissions. He felt that it's the Council's obligation to get recommendations from the
commissions before taking any action on the applications.
Council Member Sniff pointed out that an established policy exists and suggested that this
matter be continued until the Council discusses the policy in a study session and then
decide what direction to take with the current applications.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to continue the matter
of the Community Service Grant Applications and ask staff to set this item for a study
session to determine an amended policy at the next Council meeting and based on that
discussion to decide how we want to go with these applications as well as future
applications. Motion carried with Mayor Pro Tern Perkins voting NO and with Mayor
Bangerter ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 96A)1.
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2. CONSIDERATION?ON OF P?PARTICIPATION?ON IN THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT'S
AUXILIARY FUNDRAISER.
Mayor Bangerter asked if staff knew how the funds were planned to be used to which Mr.
Genovese, City Manager, responded no.
Council Member Sniff felt that it's a worthy cause, but too costly to fund.
Council concurred and directed staff to send a letter to the applicant advising them that the
City cannot participate at this time.
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.279.
ORDINANCE NO.279
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.96 TO TIThE 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES, AND
ROLLER SKATES.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to adopt Ordinance No.279 on second
reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Bangerter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Adolph
ABSTAIN: None
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JANUARY 2, 1996.
2. APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL
OFFICER TO ATIEND THE ANIMAL CARE EXPO IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA,
FEBRUARY 14-17,1996.
3. APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE DIRECTOR OF BUILDING &
SAFETY TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIALS ANNUAL
MEETING IN THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 1996.
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4. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS FRED WARING
DRIVE/JEFFERSON STREET.
5. ADDITION OF RESOL?ON AUThORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION?ON FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
ACROSS FEDERAL LANDS BLM).
6. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF TRACT 25499-1,25499-3, AND 25500-2, PGA WEST
SUNRISE COMPANY.
7. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
28149- PGA WEST, K.S.L. LAND CORPORATION?ON.
M?ON- It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the Consent
Calendar as recommended with Item No.5 being approved by RESOLUTION NO.96-
01. Motion carried unanimously with Council Member Adolph ABSENT. MINUTE
ORDER NO. %?.
STUDY SESSION None
All reports were noted and filed.
Mrs Juhola City Clerk advised that the Planning Commission interviews will be held on January
16 996 and asked if the Council wished to extend the filing deadline.
Council concurred on extending the application deadline.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MBF?S' ITEMS None
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There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Re ctfully submitted,
AUNDRA L. J OLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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