1991 02 19 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 1991
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order
at the hour of 3:P.M., Mayor Pena presiding, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff & Mayor Pena
ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger
NOTION: It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to excuse
Council Member Bohnenberger. Motion carried unanimously.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the applicant has requested that Study
Session Item No 1 be continued.
ANNOUNCEMENTS??S
Dennis Dawson with the Riverside County Fire Department introduced
Brad Smith, Deputy Fire Marshall for Riverside County.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
a. LETTER FROM CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE REGARDING PA??
CABLEVISION.
In response to Council's authority to regulate, Ms. Honeywell
advised that the contract sets forth certain types of
performance standards, that don't relate specifically to
getting good reception.
Following discussion, Council concurred on sending a letter
over the Mayor's signature to Palmer Cablevision asking them
to conduct a public forum in which to inform the public on the
mechanics of the system and the progress being made in up-
grading the system.
b. LE? FROM WETIP REGARDING MEMBERSHIP.
Following a brief discussion, Council concurred on taking no
action.
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City Council Minutes 2 February 19, 1991
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPT AND PROPOSAL FOR A LA QUINTA NATIVE
PLANT PRESERVE ALONG BEAR CREEK CHANNEL.
Mr. Kiedrowski presented the Council with a concept and
proposal for development of a Native Plant Preserve in an area
including the Bear Creek Channel, Avenida Montezuma and the
extension of Calle Nogales. Part of the property in question
is owned by the Fritz Burns Foundation so the City would have
to negotiate for that land.
Council Member Franklin liked the concept, but wanted to see
the contract re-drawn to favor the City and suggested that
possibly Rotary would like to assist with the funding.
Council Member Sniff favored the concept and wished to see the
proposal expanded to maybe 20-25 acres and suggested that the
City Manager attempt to get a gift of this land.
Council Member Rushworth wished to see a schematic showing the
exact location of the area in question.
Mayor Pena liked the concept and suggested talking to the land
owners to try to get a gift of the land.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that he would come back to council with
more detail.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
WITH TRANSPACIFIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
Continued until March 19, 1991.
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REVISED AMENDMENT To SUNLINE
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT REGARDING TAXICAB REGULATIONS.
Mr. Kiedrowski presented staff report and advised that the
City Attorney has reviewed the amendment.
Mayor Pena advised that the only change was to the termination
portion on page 8 and 9 that gives the City a 60-day period
under which they can terminate the Agreement after the first
of the year.
NOTION: It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to
approve the amendment to the SunLine Joint Powers Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-28.
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City Council Minutes 3 February 19, 1991
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 1991.
2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER.
3. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF DESERT SANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MARY NAVA
ANDERSON FOR DAMAGES.
4 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT??
MUSEUM" AS AN OFFICIAL REPOSITORY FOR HISTORICAL MATERIALS
RELATED TO LAW ENFORCERS? AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PASSES TO NEWSWEEK CHAMPIONS
CUP AND 1991 ATP CHALLENGER SERIES AND DUPONT COOLMAX SENIOR
CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM VALLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT.
6. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICES FOR THE 1991 LA QUINTA
ARTS FESTIVAL.
7. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADDRESSING IMPACTS OF SENATE BILL 2557
MADDY).
9. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL CITY MANAGER, MAYOR PENA,
COUNCIL MEMBER FRANKLIN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL
CITY CONFERENCE.
NOTION: It was moved by Council Members Rushworth/Sniff to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 1 9 with Item Nos. 4,
5 and 8 being approved by Resolution No. 91-14, 91-15 and 91-
16. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-29.
PUBLIC MEETING FOR PROPOSALS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
17Th YEAR PROGRAM.
FRED BAKER, principal planner, presented staff report and advised
that the City is required to have a citizen participation meeting
as part of the Urban County Block Grant program and as of this date
no proposals have been received.
The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to present a proposal and
there was no response.
Mr. Baker advised that the public Hearing is scheduled for March 5,
1991.
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City Council Minutes 4 February 19, 1991
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
1. PRELIMINARY REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO
OFFICE BUILDING AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE CADIZ & AVENIDA
BERMUDAS.
Continued.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
a. CITY MANAGER None
b. CITY ATTORNEY None
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER None
d. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DIRECTOR None
e. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIRECTOR None
f PLANNING DIRECTOR
Jerry Herman advised Council that Ted Bower passed away on
February 17th.
g. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR None
PUBLIC COMMENT None
COUNCIL None
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
RECONVENE
PUBLIC HEARING None
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City Council Minutes 5 February 19? 1991
CLOSED SESSION
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) to discuss on-going litigation, Kirkwood Indio
Case No. 55695, City of Indio Indio Case No. 62944, Parc La
Quinta Indio Case No. 60188. Discussion of Potential Litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) concerning
Frederick's litigation and the Obregon Gate. Discussion of Land
Acquisitions Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 on corner
of Jefferson and Avenue 48 and a Parcel North of Fritz Burns Park
Avenue 52 Acquisition. Discussion of Negotiations with Transpacific
Development Co. regarding Specific Plan 89-14 pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8. Discussion of Personnel Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.
ADJOURNMENT
Council reconvened and adjourned with no action being taken.
Re?ectfully submitted,
SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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