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1992 04 07 CC MinutesY LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 1992 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 3:00 P.M. by Mayor Pena, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger 4:00 P.M.), Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: Council Member Franklin MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to excuse Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin. Motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Kiedrowski asked that Consent Item No. 2 be moved to Business Session No. 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Minutes of February 12, March 3 and March 17, 1992 were approved as submitted upon motion by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None PRESENTATIONS The following presentations were made: Presentation of City's Tenth Anniversary Plaques to Johnny Johnson for his contributions to the City in the formation of the Incorporation Task Force Committee and to Mark Palmer for his contributions to the City in designing the City's Tenth Anniversary Logo. Presentation of Certificate of Award from California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Merit in Operational Budgeting 1991/92. Employee of the Month for March Ron Vreeken, Animal Control Officer. PUBLIC COMMENT None BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 2 April 7, 1992 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Judith Cox resigning from the Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District Board. Noted and filed. b. Letter from Gayle Marston regarding renaming of a City street to Andy Williams Avenue. Noted and filed. C. Letter from Thomas Bracko regarding English Language Amendments. Noted and filed. d. Letter from We-Tip requesting funding. Noted and filed. BUSINESS SESSION 1. STATUS REPORT OF INVESTMENT POLICY TASK FORCE COMMITTEE. Mrs. Juhola advised that the Investment policy Task Force Committee has completed their final report to the Council and is presently being typed. Therefore, they are requesting a two-week continuance to April 21, 1992, at which time, the report will be presented. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that a two-week extension be granted to the Investment policy Task Force Committee. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-61. 2. PRESENTATION BY DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON AVENIDA MONTEZUMA. Jim Lively, Assistant Superintendent of Business for Desert Sands Unified School District, addressed the Council on the matter of a proposed elementary school on Montezuma. He presented the Council with a copy of their site-selection process and tentative map of the layout of the school. He advised that they are presently at the stage of preparing an initial study and proposed negative declaration. It's at the point when the Environmental Impact Report is done that the City is solicited for their comment and input. They are not yet at that point, they haven't ordered a boundary study or BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 3 April 7, 1992 utility survey. Over the last three or four years, the District has investigated several sites in the Cove and have gone this far in the process on one other site that he?s aware of. As part of that process, staff has worked closely with the City and have looked at two other sites in this current process, which they are still in the process of depending on what happens. There are still a number of issues needing to be resolved, i.e., the number of homes in the area that may need to be purchased. The Board has not taken action on this site other than to designate it as a possible site and authorize staff to investigate it. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Lively advised that they have consulted with City Engineering and other staff and have looked at the General Plan and have shared their plans with the City and solicited their comments. Mayor Pena stated up until two weeks ago, he has never seen a plan. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there have been a couple of looks at this site and the Fritz Burns piece. The plan presented this evening is a little different from the one he saw about a month ago. Mayor Pena asked at what point will this project be killed if there is a lot of neighborhood opposition. Mr. Lively said that would depend on what other alternatives there are and what kind of objections there are and whether or not those concerns can be mitigated. Council Member Sniff asked if they are working on the other sites co-equally with this one and Mr. Lively advised that one of the other sites went this far in the process over a year ago and there were certain concerns about it in terms of traffic and non-conformance with the General Plan, so they have proceeded with this site. He noted that they are required to look at two other Sites. Ed Montgomery, 51-400 Avenida Diaz, advised that there was a neighborhood meeting which was attended by 30-40 homeowners. They oppose the proposed location for a school on the basis that it will upset their lifestyles and views; it?s unsafe for small children; air pollution from bus exhaust; traffic flow on Diaz being upset and re-routed; the eminent domain; and the emergency response time on a secondary road. He also commented on the lack of communication between the District and homeowners. During Saturday and Sunday they obtained 160 signatures against this location for a school. The two points they particularly want to transmit to the City is the safety BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 4 April 7, 1992 factor and that they want another site selected. Drew Storms, 51-775 Cortez, advised that his home is one of the homes being considered for eminent domain. He commented on the amount of time and money he has invested in his home. He said that in speaking to all of the School Board Members, not one of them knew that he would be losing his home. None of them knew that this was the finalized site or that it was one of the three sites being finalized. They've asked this group to appear at the School Board meeting and present their position. Jill Worth, 51-262 Ramirez, said that she has one of the original 50 homes and has worked on it for a long time. Her complaint with the proposed school location are as follows: light pollution; bus noise; traffic; air pollution from bus fumes; the mountain is very echo responsive; with so much land available, why tear down any houses; the site is too small and will be over-crowded soon; and wild animals are in the area. Jay Goodman, Cortez, said he doesn't want the school there they don't need the traffic, pollution and noise. Leslie Daniels, 51-315 Juarez, commented on the lack of emergency access to this site. She felt that the idea of a neighborhood school is admirable, but it is no longer feasible or safe to let kids walk to school. Kent Cornell, 51-380 Rubio, felt that a lot of planning for this school has taken place without due process. There are six homes affected and it appears there will be another ten parcels affected. He was very opposed to the process they've utilized. Howard Nelson, 52-580 Eisenhower Drive, stated that he has worked with a lot of clients in the area being impacted and felt that this is a slap in the face that these people have selected that location in spite of the dirt roads. They chose the area because of the pristine naturalness of it and proceeded to make large investments. Mayor Pena stated that he has tried to call the Board president today, but was unable to reach her. He noted that the School does have the power of eminent domain and can actually bypass the City's planning process if they choose to. He felt that a line of communication has been opened as a result of correspondence between the two bodies and was hopeful that this matter can be resolved. Council Member Rushworth felt that this process has been bad and that we should request that the process be started over BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 5 April 7, 1992 after a joint meeting between the two bodies and staff to explore other suitable locations. Council Member Sniff would like to have some research as to what the City's rights are and what we can and cannot do. Ms. Honeywell advised that the City would have every right to get involved in the CEQA process. The Planning Commission does have the responsibility of reviewing the plans; however, it's limited to Comments on consistency with the General Plan so it isn't significant, since the General Plan allows for schools to be in residential zones. Since they have the power of eminent domain, the City's Engineering Department would have to work with them on how their plan would work with existing streets. Mayor Pena said that his intent is not to tangle them up legally. He hoped that we can come to a resolution with the District that will not cost the taxpayer as litigation would. 3. CONSIDERATION OF LOWER COVE DRAINAGE SYSTEM. John Curtis, Engineer with Kicak & Associates, 41-555 Cook Street, addressed Council and briefly reviewed the City's master drainage plan, the system maps and system improvements. He then reviewed a proposed accelerated improvements program affecting La Fonda. The proposal is to widen both traffic lanes to 26' and narrow the median to 24'. The pipes will be put entirely underground and the median will be landscaped consistent with all other landscaped medians with no swale. The total cost for this project will be $373,000. In response to Council Member Rushworth, Mr. Curtis advised that the accelerated plan will cost an additional $35,000. Seth Ettinger, 78-720 La Fonda, advised that he has talked to lust about everyone on the street and they are all pleased with the accelerated design. Maureen Mendoza, expressed appreciation to Mr. Curtis for talking to the homeowners. She was satisfied with the new plan and believed that the rest of the homeowners will be too. She supported it and hoped that the Council will also. The following people expressed pleasure with the accelerated plan: Frank DeMarbiex, Mike Casey, Randy Wessman, Luciano Velasquez, Larry Espinola and Nellie Mooseburger. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 6 April 7, 1992 Dave Lane asked for someone to explain why the work has been so slow in that area not the drainage ditch, but the remainder of the work. Mr. Kiedrowski reviewed the progress and schedule of the contractors and the problems they've run into in that particular area. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to accept the new proposal and direct staff to proceed expeditiously to determine the actual cost and method of financing and to move expeditiously on the work in that area. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-62. Council Member Bohnenberger joined the meeting at this time. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF CABLE FRANCHISEE PALMER CABLEVISION. Ms. Honeywell noted that some time ago, Palmer CableVision requested approval for a change and assignment of their rights of franchisee over to another entity. The City's Code provides that the City must approve all such changes and that we can condition our approval of those changes. After much discussion with Palmer Cablevision, they have agreed to enter into negotiations with the City for a new cable franchise. They have agreed to amend the current license agreement so that it will terminate in three years unless we have come to agreement on a new franchise. Therefore, staff now recommends adoption of the resolution approving the amendment to the license agreement and also to their requested transfer of franchisee. There is one change that needs to be made to the Exhibit, under Section 2 to show that the license will expire upon the third anniversary rather than the second. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Merritt, General Manager of Palmer Cablevision reported on the progress of rebuilding the system they have completed about ten miles with the fiber optics. The fiber optics are installed as part of an arterial structure and it replaces a great number of amplifiers that now exist. RESOLUTION NO. 92-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO CABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF CABLE FRANCHISE AND HYPOTHECATION OF ASSETS. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 7 April 7, 1992 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 92-35 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO PALMER CABLEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mayor Pena suggested that Lawrence Best of the Community Services Commission be appointed to the Palmer Cablevision Advisory Committee with him selecting an alternate from the Commission in the event he cannot attend a meeting. Mr. Merritt advised that they will be meeting quarterly. They use it as a way to up-date members of the Community as to what has taken place in the prior quarter and to talk about what they're looking forward to in the next quarter. It covers areas such as service levels, how they measure those and how they're doing against their own parameters, etc. It's also used to try ideas out on members of the community to get feed- back on marketing ideas. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth that Lawrence Best be selected to serve on Palmer Cablevision's Advisory Committee with an alternate from the Community Services Commission whomever would be available). Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-63. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 7-B ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 91-1, AREA B" TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL 90 CALENDAR DAYS TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT DURATION. Council Member Bohnenberger abstained from this issue. Mr. Reynolds advised that since the inception of this project, there have been a multitude of problems to the extent that the Contractor is unable to complete the work within the 220 days specified in the contract. He recommended that 90 additional days be added to the contract for completion of the project. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Rushworth that Contract Change Order No. 7-B be approved adding 90 additional days to the contract for Assessment District 91-1. Motion carried with Council Member Bohnenberger abstaining. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-64. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 8 April 7, 1992 7. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION OF A REVISED RETENTION?ION BASIN/PARK AT LA QUINTA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION. Mr. Speer, Assistant City Engineer, advised that this proposal is being jointly proposed by the Developer and the Community Services Commission. Currently, the approved retention basin and park concept allows for a two-tier concept with one elevation being higher than the other, with the lower tier being allowed to flood in a rainstorm. The Community Services Commission has expressed a desire that the park not be allowed to flood in any event less than a 100-year storm. As a result, the Developer was asked, and they agreed, to a re- design in which most of the park area has been elevated with a lower tier being used for retention. The cost to accomplish this is $64,000. The cost has been negotiated with the Developer in which they will pay the first $35,000, the City will pay the second $25,000 and the Developer pays for everything over $60,000. Additionally, if the cost comes in under $60,000, the City will be the first to participate in any savings. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Speer advised that the retention basin is 8' deep. It will have a 5/1 slope which is 8' spread over 40'. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that 1) an expenditure of up to $25,000 in Quimby Funds be authorized payable to Triad pacific for construction and redesign work related to the revised retention basin/park concept in the La Quinta Highlands Subdivision Tract 23269); and 2) that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with Triad pacific regarding said work. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. NO.-65. 8. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OF CIVIC CENTER VAULT TO PROVIDE A FIRE LOCK SYSTEM. Mr. Reynolds advised that during the design of the Civic Center Complex, we were made aware of a relatively new system being used to line vaults for additional fire protection. The original design calls for an 8" concrete block wall and ceiling which will protect materials down to a temperature of 175 degrees with the outside temperature being between 1400 and 1800 degrees. The Fire Lock System will protect the material for a two-hour period to 125 degrees. The materials being planned to be stored in the vault consists of microfilm, floppy disks and magnetic tapes, which will be damaged in 175 degrees. Under the Fire Lock System, all of these media will be protected. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 9 April 7, 1992 The alternate to the Fire Lock System, which has a cost of $50,000, is to store duplicates of all materials off-site. In response to questions, Mr. Reynolds advised that it's basically an insurance policy. He then described the demonstration which took place, advising that staff has no strong feelings about it; noting that since it is a new system, it hasn't yet been tested. Council Member Bohnenberger suggested using fire-resistant file cabinets within the vault as an alternative. Council concurred on taking no action. 9. CONSIDERATION OF EARLY TERMINATION OF CITY/YMCA AGREEMENT REGARDING THE SPORTS COMPLEX AND CONSIDERATION OF POSITION OF RECREATION SUPERVISOR. Mr. Bohlen, Parks and Recreation Manager, advised that the YMCA has asked for early termination of the management agreement for the Sports Complex, which is scheduled to terminate June 30, 1992. Their staff person assigned to the Complex has resigned, so they are currently staffing it with two part-time people. He recommended that the City accommodate the YMCA, as they are now a disinterested party and from a risk management perspective, it's in the City's best interest to dissolve it. He recommended that the City dissolve the agreement and take over management of the facility and direct staff to transfer the remaining $5,000 to a salary account for a part-time recreation staff to manage the facility until June 30. Secondly, he recommended that staff be directed to advertise and recruit a full-time recreation supervisor, who would, as part of their duties, manage the Complex. Council Member Bohnenberger asked why the City would want to take over management of the facility at this time. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the City contracted with the YMCA about a year and a half ago and they hired a person to manage the facility, who did a good job, but she has resigned. He felt that the YMCA has suggested that they are going to relocate their resources elsewhere and aren't looking for a long-term contractual relationship. Council Member Bohnenberger believed that we could recognize their request and terminate the agreement and decide at a later time if we're going to hire someone or turn it over to the Parks & Recreation District and look at all other possibilities. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 10 April 7, 1992 Mr. Kiedrowski noted that someone is needed in the interim to handle that site. He further noted that Mr. Abels presented him with a proposal, which can be looked at. He pointed out that previously, we weren't communicating well with the manager of the Recreation District; however, they have a new manager, so there may be a new willingness to work in La Quinta. Mayor Pena suggested the possibility of an independent contractor rather than an employee of the City. Council Member Sniff was not in favor of going forward and advertising for a full-time recreation supervisor until further thought to the program is given. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff that the City dissolve the YMCA/City Sports Complex Management Contract and direct staff to transfer the remaining $5,000 of the budgeted funds to a salary account within the Recreation budget for part-time staff. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-66. Mr. Jacques Abels, Board Member of the C. V. Recreation and Parks District, addressed the Council noting that they have presented a proposal to the City and a?asked that a meeting be set up to review it. 10. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF POSITION OF FINANCE ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR POSITION. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff that this matter be tabled until the final report of the Investment Policy Task Force Committee is received. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-67. 11. RECONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL?S POSITION ON PROPOSED DIVISION OF THE INLAND EMPIRE DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. Council Member Rushworth advised that he's received a call from Council Member Arenstein of Indian Wells, who wished to see La Quinta reconsider their position on the proposed split of the Inland Empire Division of the League. Option B, which Council Member Arenstein supports is basically the same boundaries as CVAG with Blythe included. He discussed this matter with the City Manager, who felt that this option would, in effect, be a duplication of CVAG and would eliminate interaction between City Managers on a broader basis. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 11 April 7, 1992 Mayor Pena concurred that Option B would be diluting ourselves, and felt it would be more beneficial to stay with the present 28 cities. He suggested that this matter be continued until after the Mayors and Council Members Conference on Saturday, where the matter can be discussed with the other cities. Council Member Sniff also asked that the other cities be surveyed. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth to continue this matter to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-68. 12. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET COMMITMENT FOR FY 1992/93 FOR CONTINUATION OF GENERAL PLAN UP-DATE, PHASE II CONTRACT WITH BRW, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO PHASE II CONTRACT WITH BRW. Mr. Fred Baker, Principal Planner, advised that staff is requesting a funding commitment for the 1992-93 FY of $100,000 to complete Phase II of the general Plan Up-Date. Council Member Bohnenberger in noting that the contract amount has more than doubled, asked if the scope of work has changed that drastically. Mr. Baker advised that most of the cost is their estimated man-hours to do the work we need to have done. They under- estimated the amount of work required to do the EIR. Mayor Pena expressed concern that a reputable firm like BRW would under-estimate to that extent and that we have reached a point, where we can't not proceed due to the amount of work that?s already been done. He wished to see the City Manager negotiate the contract further. Council Member Bohnenberger asked if the City's scope of worked has changed significantly since the contract was entered into. Mr. Baker advised not. They under-estimated the amount of hours needed to get the job done in the second phase. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth that this matter be continued until the City Manager can negotiate the contract further. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-69. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 12 April 7, 1992 Council Member Sniff said he would like to see BRW attend the next meeting and justify this additional cost. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 2. MOVED TO BUSINESS SESSION NO. 12. 3. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE 92-022 FOR TRACT 26769 LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET, 1/2 MILE NORTH OF AIRPORT BLVD. APPLICANT: QUALICO DEVELOPMENT. 4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND NO PARKING ON CALLE ESTADO DURING THE MARKET STREET FAIR. 5. APPROVAL OF WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF TENNIS COURTS FOOTHILL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM BSI CONSULTANTS FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY-WIDE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT FOR 1992/93. 7. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICES FOR MAINSTREET MARKETPLACE. APPLICATION BY LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended with Item No. 4 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 92-36. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-70. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING BLINDER RACKS. Ms. Honeywell advised that the City of Indio adopted an ordinance regulating blinder racks and asked La Quinta to consider a similar one, so her office was asked to look into it. The Council has a report from her office which states that these kinds of ordinances have been generally upheld. The Council also has a draft ordinance for review. Council Member Sniff advised that he has many questions on the matter and asked if time will permit. Mayor pena advised that he, too, has a few and suggested that it be continued. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 Y City Council Minutes 13 April 7, 1992 Council Member Rushworth was not interested in continuing discussion of the matter, because he didn? feel we have a problem. Council Member Bohnenberger felt that it's easier to deal with it now before the first one comes in. He suggested that it be continued until June, after the budgeting process is completed Council concurred. 2. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA. Continued. Mayor Pena asked that in the future this matter be listed on the agenda under Mayor and Council Members Items. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ITEMS None Council recessed until 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC CO?COMMENT None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON PUBLIC USE PERMIT 91- 008 LA QUINTA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH REQUEST FOR A 3,553 SQ. FT. EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING CHURCH AND ASSOCIATED PARKING AREA AT 53-800 CALLE PALOMA. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth that the public hearing on Public Use Permit 91-008 be continued to May 5, 1992. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-71. 2. APPLICATIONS BY BESTCO INV., LTD. AND CITY OF LA QUINTA RELATIVE TO PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET, 1/4 MILE NORTH OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD: A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91-04 TO REDESIGNATE 5 PROPERTIES FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY AGRICULTURE TO CITY OF LA QUINTA VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 0-2 DU/ACRE). B. CHANGE OF ZONE 91-069 TO REZONE 5 PROPERTIES 44+ ACRES) FROM R-1-10,000 TO R-1-20,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.) C. TENTATIVE TRACT 26768 TO SUBDIVIDE TWO LOTS 20 ACRES) INTO 21 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 14 April 7, 1992 Mr. Trousdell, Associate Planner, addressed the Council describing the location of the area in question and the present and requested General Plan designation and zoning, as well as the surrounding land uses. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of all requested applications. Mr. Trousdell noted that there was discussion relative to the equestrian system. Presently, staff has been requesting an equestrian system on both Madison and Monroe, although the Specific Plan for Landmark did not deal with that topic. He believed that the matter will be discussed during the General Plan meetings in the fall. The Planning Commission concurs in pressing for the equestrian system on both streets to connect to 58th Avenue, so that condition was retained. Pat Chassen, Partner of Bestco, addressed the Council advising that he was present to answer any questions. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED No one wished to speak. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 92-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 91-221 AND APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91-040, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM RIVERSIDE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL TO VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 92-37 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members sniff/Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 204 be taken up by title and number only and that further reading be waived. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 204 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE 91-069 AND CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 204 be introduced on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 15 April 7, 1992 AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Franklin RESOLUTION NO. 92-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26768 TO CREATE 21 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 20+_ACRE SITE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 92-38 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ON ANNEXATION NO. 7 AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT AND CONCURRENT ANNEXATION APPLICATION WITH LAFCO. PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE EASTERLY TERMINUS OF VISTA GRANDE STREET, BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA EVACUATION CHANNEL AND THE WHITEWATER STORM CHANNEL APPLICANT: DON HOWARD. Mr. Herman advised that the matter before the Council is the adoption of a negative declaration on the environmental determination for Sphere of Influence Amendment #8 and Annexation No. 7 and to allow the necessary applications to be submitted to LAFCO. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED No one wished to speak. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 92-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SEEK A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT, ANNEXATION TO THE CITY?S LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, DETACHMENT FROM THE CITY OF INDIO AND CONCURRENT ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA OF 1.6 ACRES FOR PROPERTY EAST OF THE CURRENT CORPORATE LIMITS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION WITH THE ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND DIRECTING THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THESE PURPOSES BE EXECUTED AND FILED WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION. It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Rushworth that Resolution No. 92-39 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 16 April 7, 1992 4. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ON ANNEXATION NO. 8 AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM COACHELLA VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AND ANNEXATION APPLICATIONS WITH LAFCO. PROPERTY IS LOCATED A) NORTHWEST OF THE MADISON STREET & 58TH AVENUE INTERSECTION; AND B) NORTH SIDE OF 58TH AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 2600? EAST OF MADISON STREET. APPLICANT: KEITH FRASER AND CITY OF LA QUINTA Mr. Herman advised that the Environmental Determination before the Council involves Annexation No. 8 which is located on the north side of 58th Avenue. There is a 10-acre site at the corner of Madison and 58th Avenue and a 40-acre site presently occupied by Imperial Irrigation District. Staff recommends a negative declaration and authorization to file the application with LAFCO. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Herman advised that lID has expressed an interest in being a part of the City. Mr. Herman noted that there will be pre-zoning before the Council soon to zone the lands A-1-20,000. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED No one wished to speak. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 92-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SEEK ANNEXATION, DETACHMENT FROM THE COACHELLA VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, DETACHMENT FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, AND ANNEXATION TO THE CITY'S LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, FOR 50 ACRES PLUS APPROPRIATE ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY) FOR PROPERTY EAST AND WEST OF THE CURRENT CORPORATE LIMITS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION WITH THE ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND DIRECTING THAT AN APPLICATION FOR THESE PURPOSES BE EXECUTED AND FILED WITH THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION. It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Rushworth that Resolution No. 92-40 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. TENTATIVE TRACT 23519 MINOR CHANGE #1 FOR SECOND ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR 30-ACRE SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AND ADAMS. APPLICANT: SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS. Mr. Sawa, Principal planner, advised that this map is for a BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 YCity Council Minutes 17 April 7, 1992 ill single-family lot subdivision on 30 acres located at the southeast corner of Miles and Adams. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the second, one-year time extension subject to existing conditions of approval. Mayor Pena questioned the reason for the request and Mr. Sawa?a responded that it's probably due to the economy. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED No one wished to speak. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 92-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT 23519 MINOR CHANGE #1, SECOND TIME EXTENSION. It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Rushworth that Resolution No. 92-41 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 6. WEED ABATEMENTS/LOT CLEANINGS AND PLACEMENT OF COSTS ON 1992/93 TAX ROLLS: A. NASARIO & LYDIA AVINA APN 769-134-009 $187.50 B. SAN BERNARDINO SWAP MEET APN 773-045-007 $187.50 Mr. Hartung advised that there have been no changes to the recommendation. RESOLUTION NO 92-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. It was moved by Council Members sniff/Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 92-42 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ITEMS None BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 Y City Council Minutes 18 April 7, 1992 CLOSED SESSION a. Discussion of potential pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Agreement with Riverside County Fire Department b. Discussion of pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) International Treasury Management/Denman Company Iowa Trust C. Discussion of land acquisition pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Review of land acquisitions for Tampico Right-of-Way d. Discussion of personnel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Council reconvened with no action being taken. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Res?ectfully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:25:58PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 07-U02 1992-U02