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1992 07 07 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 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 Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to excuse Council Member Bohnenberger. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pena introduced the City's Interim City Manager, Murray Warden CONFIRNATION OF AGENDA Mr. Warden, Interim City Manager, asked that Closed Session Item *`b" be removed and that Business Session Items No. 1, 2 and 6 be removed from the agenda and rescheduled, noting that the staff reports relative to Items 1 & 2 were not Complete. Regarding Item 6 there are some fiscal impacts that need to be looked at in terms of effect on other projects. Staff is in the process of preparing a long-term capital improvement program for presentation to the Council for prioritization. He could have a report back in two weeks, however, it will not be a complete report at that time. Council Member Franklin advised that she would like to see a complete capital improvement plan prior to taking action on Item No. 6. Council Member Sniff concurred. Council concurred on calling a recess later in the meeting to review the contracts relative to Items 1 & 2 to leave them on the agenda. Item No. 6 was also left on the agenda to take action at the appropriate time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that the Council Minutes of June 1 and June 16 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 2 July 7, 1992 PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pena presented plaques to the following out-going Commissioners/Board Members expressing Council's appreciation for their dedication and service: Kay Ladner, Planning Commission Ted Llewellyn, Design Review Board Dorothy Benedict, Community Services Commission Mayor Pena presented Kirk Kirkland, Building Inspector II, with a plaque recognizing him as Employee of the Month for the month of June. At this time, Ted Axe, Food and Beverage Manager of La Quinta Hotel, presented a check in the amount of $1,500 from fund-raisers on Mother's Day, Father's Day and the Chili Round-Up to Marilyn Smith, Senior Center Coordinator for the Senior Center Building and Fixtures Fund. PUBLIC COMMENT Glenda Bangerter, 53-245 Avenida Martinez, addressed the Council on the matter of gang activity in the City, advising that she has had meetings with educators, law enforcement, members of the community and gang members themselves. There are presently three gangs in La Quinta as well as gang members from other cities coming into La Quinta. She felt that this matter needs to be treated as our most critical issue. Law enforcement agencies have limited resources to be able to be very effective. She has also found that educators need to be more realistic. Most gang members come from dysfunctional homes and have nothing to do, which is a great concern. In her discussions with the gang members, they have indicated that the kinds of activities they are interested in would be organized basketball and boxing. She asked that the City explore a temporary boxing facility in the La Quinta Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Youth activities are expensive, but we have no choice but to make such an investment. Mandy Lopez, P.O. Box 1375, La Quinta, advised that she recently qualified for the all-girls Coachella valley All-Star Team and they have a chance to travel to Marion, Illinois, August 1-3 to defend their 1991/92 championship title. Each girl has to raise about BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 3 July 7, 1992 $600 for airfare and hotel expenses. She currently has raised $100 and asked for assistance from the City. She is the only girl from La Quinta and hopes to represent the City in this competition. Council advised that they will take the request into consideration and suggested that she also approach La Quinta Rotary and La Quinta Soroptimist for assistance. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE None BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL OF LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION. Continued to later in the meeting. See Page 10. 2. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO LA QUINTA OF COMMERCE CONTRACT. Continued to later in the meeting. See Page 10. 3. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON PLOT PLAN 92-482 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN AM/PM MINIMART AND GASOLINE SERVICE STATION ON THE EAST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN HIGHWAY ill AND THE WHITEWATER STORM CHANNEL. APPLICANT: ARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY. Mr. Sawa, Principal Planner, advised that the action before the Council is to accept the Planning Commission's action to allow construction of an AM/PM Mini-Market and Gasoline Service Station on the east side of Washington Street between Highway ill and the Whitewater Storm Channel. The Specific Plan for this project was granted in April 1990 and included two service stations the other was Shell Oil on Highway 111 and Adams. The mini-market would contain approximately 2,797 sq. ft. while the canopy area is 3,190 sq. ft. The applicant, ARCO Products has laid out the service station in a traditional manner with the pump islands and canopy adjacent to Washington and a mini-market to the rear of the pump islands. The building is laid out at a 45-degree angle to Washington. Access to this site and rest of the center is provided by a signalized intersection at the northern end of the property adjacent to the bridge and by an in-only driveway at the southerly end of the service station site. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 4 July 7, 1992 The Design Review Board has reviewed and approved the design, which is southwestern and is compatible with the remainder of the shopping center. Mr. Sawa noted that staff had recommended that the layout be reversed with the building being located adjacent to the landscaped set-back and the pump islands behind. This would help achieve some of the goals of the Washington Street Specific Plan to create a scenic corridor. However, the Planning Commission approved the project with the pump islands adjacent to the street, subject to a wall and berm at a height to screen the pumps. Another area of concern to the applicant was a recommended condition, which was not included by the Planning Commission requiring additional landscaped areas in the asphalt areas of the site which are not needed for circulation or parking. The other condition of concern to the applicant requires an oil-water separator at the time of building permit. Subsequently, Engineering has submitted a revised condition, which the applicant is agreeable to. Mr. Yamasaki, representing ARCO Products Company, 17315 Studebaker, Cerritos, presented an architect's rendering of the proposed structure. He briefly addressed the requirement for the wall and berm advising that it can be provided while maintaining the integrity of the project. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Yamasaki advised that the mini-market provides more revenue than the service station; however, one operation complements the other. Mayor Pena questioned the size of the 24-hour sign and the height of the wall. Mr. Sawa advised that the sign is 24 sq. ft. or about 4 x 6. Mr. Herman advised that the height of the wall will be whatever is necessary to screen the pumps and will be a continuous wall. Mr. Yamasaki asked that the wall not exceed five feet as it will take away from the aesthetics of the project. Regarding the reverse profile, his Company will not build a reverse profile due to the lack of safety of the employees and inability of law enforcement to drive by and see what is going on. Also, it provides a blank canvas for graffiti artists. He added that this will be the most expensive ARCO facility they've done and hoped that the Council will be pleased with it. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 5 July 7, 1992 Following discussion, Council concurred on not requiring a reverse profile building. NOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to accept the report of the Planning Commission?s action on Plot Plan 92-482 to allow construction of an AM/PM Mini-Market and gasoline service station on the east side of Washington Street between Highway ill and the Whitewater Storm Channel with revised Condition No. 23 as recommended by staff. Applicant: ARCO Products Company. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-142. 4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY?S INTENTION TO VACATE A STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND AVENIDA JUAREZ AND FIXING A TINE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. APPLICANT: RICK MORRIS. Mr. Trousdell, Associate Planner, advised that there has been a request of Rick Morris to vacate a 40' wide flood control easement at the northwest corner of Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Juarez. The resolution before the Council would set a date for public hearing on the proposed vacation for July 21, 1992. RESOLUTION NO. 92-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A 40-FOOT WIDE STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA JUAREZ AND AVENIDA MONTEZUMA LOT 1, SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE LA QUINTA, NO. 4, MB 18/62), FIXING A TIME AND PLACE TO HEAR ALL PERSONS INTERESTED OR OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION, PROVIDING FOR POSTING PURSUANT TO THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941 AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 8300 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CASE NO: STREET VACATION 92-021 RICK MORRIS. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that Resolution No. 92-65 be adopted as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. REQUIRE REVIEW OF SIGN APPROVAL 89-088 WHICH ALLOWED ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER SIGN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO & AVENIDA BERMUDAS ACE HARDWARE). Mr. Herman, Planning and Development Director, advised that the Council approved a sign for Ace Hardware on appeal on August 1, 1989. That approval was for a two-year period. At this time, the Council may decide whether or not to grant BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 6 July 7, 1992 additional time or to allow the sign permanently. Council Member Sniff supported an extension of time. Mayor Pena suggested an additional two years with a review at that time. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to approve the internally-illuminated channel letter sign for Ace Hardware for an additional two years with a review at the end of that period. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-143. 6. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR AVENUE 50/EISENHOWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO.92-10 TO LOW BIDDER, JAMES E. SIMON CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $689,364.20. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that all bids for the Avenue 50/Eisenhower improvements be rejected. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92- 144. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WIDENING OF THE WHITEWATER/WASHINGTON BRIDGE. Mr. Speer, Assistant City Engineer, advised that the matter before the Council is for an engineering consulting contract to design the widening of the Washington Street bridge crossing the Whitewater Storm Channel. It also includes construction management once the project goes to construction. The selection process, which recommends Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall started in November 1991. He advised that staff has negotiated and produced a final contract which DMJM has signed and returned to the City for execution. The contract amount is $440,512, which includes $199,076 for design and $241,436 for construction management. In response to Council Member Rushworth, Mr. Speer advised that the total project cost is $3.14 million. Fifty percent will be paid from Measure A funds; 10% from State Gas Tax Funds and 40% from the Citys Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Speer further advised that the design phase will take 8-9 months with construction beginning in about one year. There will be three lanes north and three lanes south with a center lane for turning. All widening will take place on the eastern side of the bridge. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 7 July 7, 1992 Council Member Franklin expressed concern about the construction management costs noting that she had objected to the construction management costs for the Civic Center, which was less than being proposed here, with total construction costs more. Mr. Speer explained that this project is different from the Civic Center, in that with it being a bridge, more extensive construction management is required with far more inspections being made. This company will design it and see that it's constructed properly. Ms. Honeywell noted that she has not reviewed the proposed contract. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to award the engineering consulting services contract for widening of the whitewater/washington Street bridge to Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall at an estimated cost for Fiscal Year 1992/93 of $130,000 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract subject to City Attorney's review. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-145. 8. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.18 REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. Mrs. Kennedy, Chairwoman of the Community Services Commission, recommended that the Council amend the City's Municipal Code Section 2.16 to provide for compensation of Commission members and to establish a two-meeting per month policy. She noted that the Commission has been meeting about two times per month recently since they began reviewing the Parks Master Plan. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to take up Ordinance No. 209 and waive further reading. Motion carried with Council Member Rushworth abstaining. ORDINANCE NO. 209 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.18 TO THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to introduce Ordinance No. 209 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 8 July 7, 1992 AYES: Council Members Franklin, Sniff NOES: None ABSTAIN: Council Member Rushworth ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger 9. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.14 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS TO SIGN CITY WARRANTS. Mr. Genovese, Ass't. City Manager, recommended that the Council amend the City's Municipal Code Section 3.14 to provide for certain officers to sign warrants. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that Ordinance No. 210 be taken up by title and number only and that further reading be waived. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 210 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.14 TO THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO SIGN CITY WARRANTS. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that Ordinance No. 210 be introduced on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93. Mr. Genovese, Ass't. City Manager, advised that an agreement has been reached with the City Employee's AsSociation. The Memorandum of Understanding would put into place a salary adjustment, a health insurance survey, a change in date for the sick-leave payout and a review process of the personnel rules. He added that part of the recommendation is to extend the provisions of the MOU to all other employees of the City. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 9 July 7, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 92-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION LQCEA), COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 1992, AND TERMINATING ON JUNE 30, 1993. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that Resolution No. 92-66 be adopted as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that all provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding be granted to all City employees' who are not members of the La Quinta City Employees Association. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-146. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 2. ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEED FROM CVWD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN ADAMS STREET. 3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO ACQUIRE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY. 4. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF DAVID JAMES MARR. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF RELATED BONDING FOR TRACT 25290 RANCHO OCOTILLO II, WILLIAMS DEVELOPMENT. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF RELATED BONDING FOR TRACT 24517 RANCHO OCOTILLO, WILLIAMS DEVELOPMENT. 7. AWARD OF BID FOR TREE TRIMMING PROJECT NO. 92-13 TO LOW BIDDER, GREEN THUMB GARDENING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,310.00. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended with Item No. 3 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 92-67. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-147. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 10 July 7, 1992 1. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL OF LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION. Mrs. LiCalsi, Administrative Analyst, advised that the proposed contract is for services for FY 1992-93 in the amount of $50,000. Staff is proposing that the funding be split equally between the General Fund and the Redevelopment Agency. Therefore, the action before the Council is for approval of a $25,000 contract with the remainder to be considered on the Agency agenda. In summary, the major change in the contract relates to the Fall event, which instead of a one-day craft event, it is now to be more of a fine arts two-day festival including music and additional entertainment. In response to Council Member Franklin, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that there is good reasonable basis that we would be able to point to in order to show that this specific activity provided by the Arts Foundation because it's targeted with Project Area 1) brings a lot of people in and generally stimulates commercial growth. The overall purposes of the Redevelopment Agency are being served. Council Member Sniff commented that the event in the Fall is not an enhanced event, but rather a new event. Meg Robertson, Executive Director of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, advised that the Fall event is taking a new direction from the past Fall event as they are looking to creating an event of the same caliber as the Spring event. It will be a two-day event held in the west end of the Community Park. Council Member Franklin stated that she was pleased that a split of funds is possible. Therefore, she was supportive of the additional $10,000. Under the scope of service, she felt that it's important for the community to remember that the Arts Foundation does a lot more than what's presented in the contract. They serve the Boys & Girls Club during the summer; they have a fantastic scholarship program and they teach art in the schools. She applauded them for being willing to take on a new Fall event. Council concurred with Council Member Franklin's comments. With regard to the list of authorized individuals in the contract, Mrs. Robertson advised that each of the individuals have the authority to speak for the Foundation. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 11 July 7, 1992 NOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to approve the contract with the La Quinta Arts Foundation for 1992-93 in the amount of $50,000 with $25,000 to be funded by the General Fund. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-148. 2. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT. Mrs. LiCalsi advised that the contract before the Council is for 1992-93 FY. The scope of services conforms to what was presented to the Council's sub-committee, which worked with the Chamber on developing the work program. Staff recommends that the funding of the $125,000 contract be split equally between the City's General Fund and the Redevelopment Agency. Regarding the individuals listed in the contract, Michelle Dallas, Executive Director of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, advised that each individual has the authority to speak on behalf of the Chamber. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that the contract with the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce for FY 1992-93 in the amount of $62,500 to be funded from the City's General Fund. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-149. S'TUDY SESSION 1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF STREET LAYOUT AND CIRCULATION PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AND COMMUNITY PARK AREA. Mr. Speer, Assistant City Engineer, presented the Council with a number of design solutions which need to be decided upon in order for the City's consultant to move forward with the design plans for the street improvements in The Village area. The most urgent issue is to resolve the intersection layout at Eisenhower and Montezuma. A related issue is circulation around the park. Once that is resolved, he felt that the intersection issue would fall into place. In order to solve the circulation problem around the park, it may be necessary to reopen the Specific Plan for The Village, as it did adopt a specific circulation and parking pattern. He noted that some of the property owners with property around the park are not in accord with the proposed plans and wish to see the Specific Plan reopened. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 12 July 7, 1992 Mayor Pena felt that the Specific Plan is going to have to be reopened, noting that there have been enough changes take place to make it prudent to re-look at something that was adopted five years ago. Council Member Sniff concurred. He felt that we need circulation around the park which is equitable and we need to acquire the park, as it's an integral part of whatever is done in The Village. He felt that one-way around the park would probably be most workable; that the area should be pedestrian oriented and that the entrances are also an integral part of that area. Mr. Lukenbill, Architect for property owner Audrey Ostrowsky, presented some notes and described a schematic or diagram depicting his ideas. He hoped that there will be a study group formed to analyze the best way in which to make both business and the park work together. He felt that parking on both sides of the park is essential. Mayor Pena concurred that we need to develop a working group and try to bring together the property owners, City staff and appropriate design people to start looking at some of the design characteristics we might wish to focus on. In response to Mr. Speer, the Council advised that they wish to have Avenida La Fonda and Calle Estado re-looked at in addition to all other streets in and around The Village. Mr. Herman advised that to re-open the Specific Plan will require a public hearing before both the Planning Commission and Council. Council concurred that they would like to be able to schedule public hearings in October. Lucia Moran, P.O. Box 1305, La Quinta, asked that the Chamber of Commerce be included in any study group formed. Mr. Yessayjan, felt that acquisition of the park should be pursued immediately with Mayor Pena noting that a joint study session is scheduled for July 9th with the Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District. 2. DISCUSSION OF ANNEXATION SOUTH OF AVENUE 60 SECTIONS 4, 5, 32 & 33) GEORGE BERKEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. Mr. Herman advised that in response to Council direction, staff surveyed all of the property owners within Sections 4, BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 13 July 7, 1992 5, 32 & 33 as to their feelings relative to annexation. He presented the Council with a breakdown as to the results of that survey. Basically, property owners representing 86% of the assessed valuation has indicated support of annexation. Mr. Herman further advised that Mr. Lennon of Travertine Corp. has submitted a letter requesting consideration of five dwelling units per acre, which would be medium density) cooperation in extending Madison over the dike to 62nd Avenue and cooperation implementing their residential/golf development. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Herman advised that the property adjacent to the north is in Hillside Conservation at 1 unit per 10 acres. He added that at this point, it is not known how much of the land is developable. George Berkey, representing Travertine Corporation, amended their request to 2-4 units per acre to correspond with low density residential. He added that they are not proposing any hillside/mountainous development. They are prepared to construct the necessary flood control measures. Jim Lennon, President of Travertine Corporation advised that they own 850 acres, of which less than 5 acres would be considered mountainous or rocky. Council concurred on proceeding to process the annexation with a density of 2-4/units per acre. Ms. Honeywell noted that they are also looking for cooperation in extending Madison Street, to which Mr. Lennon advised that they are not looking for financial assistance, only cooperation in the opening of that street. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that Council has previously instructed staff to prepare an agreement with walling & McCallum for the design proposal in The village and that process has started. However, Mr. walling has asked that it be put on hold until he has an opportunity to meet with the Interim City Manager on some of the details of the concept. Mr. Herman advised that the EIR for La Quinta Canyon Center will be distributed to the Council and Planning Commission this week. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council Minutes 14 July 7, 1992 Mayor Pena questioned the status of the stop signs on Nogales and Eisenhower and Mr. Reynolds advised that it will be presented at the next meeting of the Technical Traffic Committee. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS Council Member Rushworth asked for a report from Mayor Pena relative to his recent trip to Houston, Texas to the U. S. Congress of Mayors. Mayor Pena advised that there were some very informational sessions with regards to gang activity and he will be preparing a report. DISCUSSION OF JOINT MEETING WITH C. V. RECREATION & PAR? DISTRICT Council briefly discussed the layout of the Council Chambers for this joint meeting. Mayor Pena did not anticipate input from the public or staff, that these are issues that need to be discussed between the two bodies. We need to determine their attitudes especially with regards to the Community Park and whether or not there's any desire on their part to have us acquire it or to participate in an exchange. There should also be some discussion about circulation in the village with relationship to the park. There are a variety of issues that could be raised relative to the Fritz Burns Park and they have submitted a proposal for the Sports Complex that needs to be discussed. Council Member Sniff felt that the Council needs to decide if there is consensus on these issues before going into a joint meeting. Mayor Pena felt that there has been consensus on the Council to try to acquire the park whether that's through a purchase or a trade. Council Member Sniff noted that de-annexation is still a possibility. Council Member Franklin felt that we need to have an opportunity to work it out amiably before proceeding legally. Council Member Sniff questioned what the meeting with District staff was about this past week and Mr. Genovese advised that City staff did meet with some members of their staff relative to their proposal for the Sports Complex. That proposal has not been completely analyzed and that meeting was not a prologue to this joint meeting. Mayor Pena felt that programming for at-risk youth?' also needs to be discussed as well as programming for the senior population. BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 City Council MinuteS 15 July 7, 1992 Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency Neeting. Council reconvened. CLOS?D SESSION a. Discussion of on-going litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) International Treasury Management/Denman Company Iowa Trust City of Indlo Mobil Station Indio Case No. 62944 Council reconvened with no action being taken. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Re %ectfu?]? submitted, L. J??A, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02 BIB] 01-29-96-U01 04:51:01PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 07-U02 1992-U02