1991 03 05 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MARCH 5. 1991
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order
at the hour of 3:00 P.M., Mayor Pena presiding, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff
& Mayor Pena
ABSENT: None
OF AGENDA
Council Member Bohnenberger requested Business Session Item No. 7
be taken out of order and acted on first.
PRESENTATIONS
a. PRESENTATION OF 1991 LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL POSTER BY THE LA
QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION.
JOHNA DAVIS, President of the Board of Directors, La Quinta
Arts Foundation, presented the 1991 La Quinta Arts Festival
Poster Jazz in the Afternoon" by Valerie Wilson to the City
Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS None
WRITTEN CO??COMMUNICATIONS CATIONS
a. LETTER FROM ASSEMBLYWOMAN TRICIA HUNTER REGARDING LIBRARY
GRANT APPLICATION.
Noted and filed.
b. PETITION OF HOMEOWNERS REGARDING COVE IMPROVEMENT?? PROJECT.
Joe Daniel, addressed the Council, representing 36 homeowners
who have signed a petition requesting that streets, sewers and
curbs be installed in the north end of the cove at the
earliest possible time without having to wait for Phase V of
the Cove Improvement Project.
Thomas Buffin, advised that real estate values have been
depressed in this area.
Pamela Nullen, 51-405 Avenida Rubio, expressed concern for her
small children, due to the trucks going back and forth without
regarding the speed laws and the that there is broken glass
and rusty nails from the construction sites on the roads.
John Duncan, 51-365 Avenida Juarez, expressed his concern over
the dust and the danger.
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Virginia Bauer, 51-230 Avenida Rubio, express her concern over
the dust.
John walling, advised that he is trying to build a house in
this area and there is potential liabilitv due to the bad
condition of the roads.
Mayor Pena stated that there is a question as to whether or
not the City of La Quinta accepted the roads from Riverside
County. He asked staff to respond.
Mr. Reynolds proceeded to review the history of the Cove
Improvement Project. He advised that the City has graded the
streets indicated, but due to the construction activity, the
grading doesn't last and further advised that the City can
install a 24 foot wide street at a cost of $40,000 to $50,000
dollars all of which will be lost at such time as the area is
constructed. Mr. Reynolds indicated that he knows of no one
on City staff that has made representations other than what
has been presented now. The phases have been completed one
phase per year.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the program was started to rebuild
the Cove. The residents who spoke to the Staff were told that
it would take 7 to 10 years to complete due to availability of
funds. It is the hope that this area will be a part of Phase
V. If Council wishes to spend $40,000 to $50,000 on asphalt,
it will be torn out in 15 months. The developer in this area,
at the time the project was started, came to the City with a
proposal. to install streets, sewer and gutters and
considerable time was spent with the property owners talking
to them about creating an assessment district. Those
residents decided not to go forward with this proposal. It is
hoped that Phase IV will start in May 1992.
Following discussion, Mayor Pena suggested that a Committee be
formed consisting of Council, Staff, and homeowners to meet
and determine what kinds of interim solutions can be brought
forward.
Council concurred with Council Member Sniff asking to serve on
the Committee.
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BUSINESS SESSION
7. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY LA QUINTA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOR
ASSISTANCE FOR A BUILDING SITE.
JOHN FOSTER? Board Member and Past President of the Coachella
Valley Boys Club addressed Council advising that the Club is
looking for a three acre site in La Quinta to build the La
Quinta Boys and Girls Club. They are looking for a 55 year
lease at a fee of $1.00. They are looking at the site on
Avenue 50 at the entrance to the school facilities. They feel
that being next to the schools would be a superior location.
He advised that they have been working with Sunline Transit
Agency to reroute the buses to stop across from this site and
to give free passes. He explained their fund-raising
activities advising that it's far easier to raise funds for a
building when they can tell a prospective donor that they have
secured a site.
r. Foster then presented a conceptual drawing and described
the facilities they have planned? which is 22,000 sq. ft. and
includes an outdoor olympic size swimming pool. In
conclusion, he advised that the Club is also asking for waiver
of all permit fees.
The City Attorney was asked if she had reviewed the proposed
lease agreement and she had not. Mr. Kiedrowski suggested
that he and the City Attorney review the agreement and report
back to Council.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to
approve the proposal in concept and request City Staff/City
Attorney/City Manager to review the draft incorporating
necessary modifications or changes to protect the City's
position and return it to the City Council by the first
meeting in April.
Council Member Bohnenberger supported the concept, but was
concerned about moving too quickly without allowing the
Planning Commission adequate time to review the proposal and
make a recommendation to the City Council. He also questioned
how this proposal will blend with the Child Care Center.
Following additional discussion regarding the Club's need for
a commitment and the City's concern about acting prematurely?
Council Member Sniff commented that the motion on the floor
gives initial approval for the use of the site with the
details to be worked out later.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-30.
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1. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY LA QUINTA SPORTS AND YOUTH
ASSOCIATION FOR FUNDING.
ADOLFO BECERRA, addressed Council requesting cooperation to
help the La Quinta Sports and Youth with the 1991 Baseball
season.
Mayor Pena stated that he would like to see more concrete
figures, as there seems to be some discrepancies in the
budget. He stated the Only way he could approve their request
for funding is for any equipment purchased to be the property
of the City and the Board Members of Sports and Youth would be
responsible for any equipment lost or stolen.
Council Member Sniff advised that he has talked to Pam Nieto,
Treasurer of the Sports & Youth who advises that there is an
on-going debt and the need for assistance is urgent, since
sign-ups begin next week.
Mayor Pena pointed out that Indio Yellow Mart is willing to
carry them for the equipment and uniforms, so he didn't see
the situation being urgent. What they are looking for at this
time is assurance that the City will make funds available.
Council Member Sniff wished to see a short-term interim
solution.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff to approve up to
$15,000 for the La Quinta Sports & Youth Association from
contingency funds to be used in the 1991 sports activities for
the youth of La Quinta and further, the City establish
reasonable means of monitoring the expenditures of these funds
by the City of La Quinta and/or its agents will be directly
involved in the allocation and expenditure of these funds.
Motion died for lack of second.
Council Member Bohnenberger felt that the City should assist
the Sports & Youth for the youth of La Quinta, but agreed with
Mayor Pena's concept that the equipment should be the property
of the City.
Discussion ensued regarding the fact that they have received
Community Services Grant funds in the past and there has been
no accounting for those funds. Also discussed, was the fact
their Board changes annually, lending no fiscal stability to
the organization. Council questioned what happened to the
equipment and funds from prior years and concurred that any
assistance would require quarterly income and expenditure
reports.
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Council Member Bohnenberger suggested entering into a contract
with Sports & Youth, with the City providing necessary safety
equipment each year and that additional funds be derived from
sponsor fees and fund raising activities.
NOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Franklin
to set up a fund of $10,000 to purchase necessary equipment
subject to the terms and conditions that have been discussed.
Council Member Sniff expressed concern with the amount being
set at $10,000, as he believed that a minimum of $15,000 is
necessary as they have other expenses besides equipment, such
as insurance.
Council Member Bohnenberger pointed out that the City isn't
the only sponsor of Sports & Youth, that they have sponsor
fees and fund raisers. He didn't believe that the City should
be totally responsible for their financial situation.
Motion carried with Council Member Sniff voting NO. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 91-31.
2a. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
WITH TRANSPACIFIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
Mr. Kiedrowski resented staff report and introduced the
City's consultant Frank Spevacek.
AN!C SPEVACEK, Rosenow, Spevacek Group, Inc., addressed
Council. advising that Staff is requesting approval of the
Owner Participation Agreement between the Washington/Adams
Limited Partnership and the Redevelopment Agency, to provide
A?Agency assistance to facilitate the development of a 617,000
square foot retail center located on Highway 111, between
Washington and Adams Street. This will include a Walmart
Department Store, Albertsons and Payless Drug Store or
equivalent and an additional 420,000 square feet for retail
spaces. The Agency would be providing approximately 3.7
million dollars in assistance to construct necessary off-site
improvements that make this project viable. These
improvements include the Whitewater Storm channel between
Washington and Adams Street, improvements to Highway 111 from
Washington east to Adams Street; improvements to Adams and
Washington Streets; traffic signals and funds to construct a
CVWD water pumping site. The Owner Participation Agreement is
structured so that certain parts of the project must first be
completed and accepted by the City Engineer before the Agency
will disburse the funds. It is projected that the project
upon all phases constructed will be valued at 35.2 million
dollars. The time frame is expected to be 15 years for both
revenue projections and the payoff of the public improvements.
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Council Member Bohnenberger stated that his biggest concern
with the agreement is Attachment 3, Schedule of Performance.
The City is being asked to make substantial contributions to
this project in the form of Redevelopment Agency funds and was
concerned that there is not enough being asked of the
Developer as far as performing and delivering the goods. From
the date the agreement is signed, Walmart will not be opened
for 2 years, with Albertsons opening 2 years later. This
doesn't seem like performance in a timely fashion.
The dates should be moved up on when the first phase should be
completed, the first phase being Walmart, the grocery store
and Payless.
CO? MACKEN, Vice President, Transpacific Development Company,
addressed Council in response to Council Member Bohnenberger,
advising that Walmart wants to be open by Thanksgiving of
1991. An agreement with Walmart will be signed next week.
The grading plans have been through two plan checks. Walmart
believes it can construct their building in five months. The
schedule in Attachment No. 3, was pushed up a couple of
months, predominately due to the uncertainty of the financial
markets. It is felt that the financial market has loosened
up, now that the war is over. Two letters have been received
from Banks, giving a positive feeling. The 600,000 square ft.
building should be developed in about a five year period.
Attachment No. 3 is safe and TDC feels that the dates will be
beat.
In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Macken advised
that Albertsons and Payless would like to be open by January
of 1992. Mr. Kiedrowski added that Albertson's has submitted
their plans into plan check and has posted the property with
their ABC permit.
Mr. Macken advised that the Payless plans are complete, and
the Walmart plans have not been submitted to the City as yet,
but they are complete.
Council Member Bohnenberger questioned why Attachment No. 3
could not be written differently. It has been said that they
will construct in one year, Attachment No. 3 states three
years.
Mr. Macken advised that TDC would prefer to leave the dates as
is as the dates refer to a completed and open center.
Basically it takes 9 months from the start of grading to get
various shops open and added that Walmart wants this store
opened this year without fail.
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Council Member Sniff questioned if the City has legal
enforceable security and assurance that this project will
proceed on the fixed schedule to completion and if not what
recourse does the City have.
Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney advised that if they do not
perform, the Agency will not pay any money. They are only
getting assistance from the Agency after completion. She
added that if the contract is breached, the City will need to
evaluate whether or not damages were suffered. The City could
then demonstrate in Court if it would be worth trying to sue
the developer to perform.
In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Ms. Honeywell
advised that if the developer fails to perform, the City could
terminate the agreement.
Mr. Spevecek advised that this agreement is out of the
ordinary in that the Agencies that he has previously dealt
with, front the funds and the development then gets
constructed. In this case they are building it and the Agency
will pay for it after completion.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
CONSENTING To THE APPROVAL BY THE LA OUINTA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREE!? BY AND BETWEEN THE
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WASHINGTON/ADAMS L. P. A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP? APPROVING THE PROVISION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS??S AND MAKING OTHER?? FINDINGS.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff to
approve RESOLUTION NO. 91-17 and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth,
Sniff & Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2b. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY TRANSPACIFIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
FOR WAIVER OF INFRASTRUCTURE FEES.
Mr. Kiedrowski presented Staff report and advised that per the
Resolution adopted in 1987, developers of retail or TO?
producing properties can request a waiver of infrastructure
fees. TDC is requesting waiver of that part of the project
that is sales tax producing. If others are put in, the City
will calculate the fees and they would deal with paying the
fees on the non-retail sales tax portions.
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MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/
Franklin to approve the waiver of Infrastructure Fees as
requested by Transpacific Development Company.
Council Member Bohnenberger questioned if his motion could be
made contingent on construction starting in one year.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that Council could review in one year.
Council Member Bohnenberger amended his motion, to include a
review in one year with Council Member Franklin approving the
amendment.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-32.
3. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION AND FEE WAIVER FOR PARCEL MERGER
AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT? APPLICATIONS.
Mr. Kiedrowski presented Staff report and recommended that
Council extend the fee waivers for parcel merger and lot line
adjustments at least until December 1991, as it has been a
successful program.
Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the value of lots has
gone up and this is not a big enough incentive as far as
dollar savings to property owners. Unless the City comes up
with new and significant incentives to merge, this program may
not accelerate.
Mr. Kiedrowski stated that staff believes that there are still
a significant number of people who have homes On two lots that
have never merged them and people who own two lots who wish to
build one home on them to make this a viable program. He
pointed out that money is saved on sewer and lateral charges.
Council Member Bohnenberger suggested that the program be
continued to the end of the year and reviewed at that time
along with the possibility of eliminating the 50% waiver of
Infrastructure Fees, as he didn't see that as having a
significant impact.
NOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to
extend the fee waivers on parcel mergers and lot line
adjustments until December, 1991. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-33.
4. DISCUSSION OF NATURE PARK AREA.
JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director, presented Staff Report and
displayed an aerial photo, pointing out the location of the
preserve. He added that Planning Commission approved the
concept of the proposed Nature Preserve.
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Mr. Kiedrowski advised Council of the different park
locations, their size and property ownership.
NOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff/Mayor Pena to
authorize the City Manager to proceed with the concept of a La
Quinta Nature Plant Preserve and determine what can be done to
acquire the land via donations and particularly referring to
Areas A, B and C and report back to Council at an early date
with findings.
Council Member Bohnenberger stated if the motion was only to
pursue what we can do about acquiring the land and finding out
potential costs, he had no problem with it, but if the City is
going to have to purchase it, then Council needs to take
another look at it.
Council Member Rushworth did not see that the City needs the
kind of acreage being talked about for a nature preserve. He
preferred to see the bike path get underway before proceeding
with a nature park.
Council Member Franklin concurred with Council Member
Rushworth.
Motion carried with Council Members Franklin and Rushworth
voting No. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-34.
5- CONSIDERATION OF ALIGNMENT/ABANDONMENT?? CONCEPT OF MONTEZUMA?A
BETWEEN CALLE AND AVENIDA JUAREZ.
FRANK REYNOLDS, presented staff report and advised that
construction drawings for Phase IV of the Cove improvement
program are currently being prepared. Street plans are unable
to be completed due to insufficient right of way on Avenida
Montezuma between Calle Ensenada and Avenida Madero. He
recommended that that portion of Montezuma be realigned as
outlined in the Staff Report.
In response to questions by Council Member Sniff, Mr. Reynolds
advised that most of the berm is still functional and that
portion that would not be economically feasible to
remove. Additional property would not have to be obtained
from Mr. Wolff.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Franklin
to approve the Alignment/Abandonment Concept of Avenida
Montezuma between Calle Ensenada and Avenida Juarez and
authorize the City Manager to schedule a public hearing for a
future City Council meeting. Motion carried with Council
Member Rushworth abstaining. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-35.
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STUDY SESSION ITEMS
1. REVIEW & DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS To
OFFICE BUILDING AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALLE CADIZ & AVENIDA
BERMUDAS
Mr. Herman reviewed the history of this building advising that
they had originally been granted a variance to the parking
requirements. The property has been sold and the new owner
wishes to expand the building thereby requiring 21 parking
spaces. The owner has identified 10 on-site spaces which
results in a deficiency of 11.
BOB BARNS, addressed Council and advised that he purchased the
building out of foreclosure and expressed his desire to
enhance the beauty of La Quinta by expanding the building.
BEN URMSTON, advised the he is the building architect, and
noted that the zoning allowed them to use 100 percent of the
land of which they have built on 35 percent. The original
building does not have enough leasable space to pay for
itself.
Council Member Sniff wished to see the City move ahead with a
Village Parking Assessment district. He also advised that the
sign issue needs to be resolved.
Mr. Herman advised that Planning Commission processed a sign
program for this building when Mr. Johnson owned it. It did
not allow for a free standing sign with all the tenants listed
only a building monument sign.
Council concurred in having no problems with the proposed
plans and agreed that the City needs to move ahead with plans
for a parking district.
2. PRESENTATION OF JULES ROSS FROM INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR.
JULES ROSS addressed Council and advised that he has been a
Mime in the Desert for 10 years and has been involved in
several street performances. Mr. Ross distributed literature
on his street performances and indicated that he Would give
a more detailed discussion at a later Council date.
Mayor Pena advised that Council would review the proposal.
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6. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NO
PARKING ON AVENUE 54 FROM JEFFERSON STREET WESTERLY 1,000 FT.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A NO PARKING ZONE" ON BOTH SIDES OF
AVENUE 54, FROM JEFFERSON STREET WESTERLY 1,000 FEET.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-18 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth,
Sniff & Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 1991.
2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER.
3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LANDMARK LAND CO. GOLF
VOUCHERS TO BE USED DURING 1991 CALENDAR YEAR FOR PROMOTION
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
CITY MANAGER.
4. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF GENERAL TELEPHONE INCORPORATED FOR DAMAGES.
5. APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
COMBINED ROAD PROGRAM COMMITTEE.
6. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES TO PROVIDE
FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENT?? HEAD RETREAT.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Rushworth to
approve Consent Calendar Items Nos 1 6? with Item No. 3 being
approved by RESOLUTION ON 91-19. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-36.
DEPARTMENTAL??AL REPORTS
a. CITY MANAGE? None
b. CITY ATTORNEY None
C. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER None
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d. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
Mrs. Juhola reported on the following actions of the Community
Services Commission:
1. Voted to retain a 7-member Commission as opposed to a 5-
member.
2. Established criteria for Community Services Grants as
outlined in the staff report.
3. Voted to award Ray Bartlett and Terry Henderson a
Community Spirit Award".
4. Elected Felix Molina as Chairman.
e. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIRECTOR None
f. PLANNING DIRECTOR None
g. PU?LIC?WORKS DIRECTOR None
In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Kiedrowski
advised that we have instituted a study to put up 25 mph signs
in the Cove and put stop signs on Bermudas at least at the
intervals of the major cross streets. That report and
resolution is forthcoming.
Mayor Pena mentioned that there is an increasing amount of
high speed traffic in the downtown area which also needs to be
addressed and he has had requests for a crosswalk on Avenida
Bermudas.
COUNCIL COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT?
JACK ABELS, addressed the Council and updated them on the
Districts expenses incurred in La Quinta including $6,000 annually
which is spent on lights for the Avenue 50 Sports Complex.
However, since& the City has signed a contract with the YMCA for
management of the Sports Complex, the Recreation District Board has
voted to discontinue paying that light bill as of March 15, 1991.
He assured that these monies will continue to be spent in La
Quinta. They wish to continue working with the City of La Quinta
and improve the relationship.
They recognize the need in La Quinta and noted that they will be
having a new facility in Indio; they have a new one in Palm Desert
and their next thrust will be for La Quinta.
Discussion ensued regarding the philosophy behind the District's
decision to discontinue paying the light bill, which centered
around the fact they feel they have no control over the facility.
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WALLY RE???REYNOLDS, 798?0 Fiesta Drive, addressed Council
congratulating the City and its' Engineers on the Jefferson Street
crossing of the storm channel staying intact during the flood. He
added that the roads in Indian Springs do need work.
Mr. Kiedrowski reviewed the work that is being proposed for that
area.
RECESS To REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.N.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
17Th YEAR ADOPTING PROPOSALS, REPROGRAMMING FUNDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER To SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR CDBG
YEAR 17 FUNDS.
FRED BAKER, presented Council with Staff report and with the
following information.
A. REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Baker advised that consideration of Adoption of the
attached Resolution be approved for the use of Community
Development Grant Funds, Reprogram Funds and authorization for
the City Manager to submit an application for CDBG year 17
Block Grant Funds. A public meeting was held on February 19,
1991 to receive and review proposals on the use of funds for
Year 17 of the CDBG program. No proposals were received.
The Block Grant monies need to be spent on eligible activities
which generally benefit low/moderate income families, elderly
or handicapped or aid in the prevention of slums. The City
has participated in the CDBG Program for 8 years and currently
has $327,351.00 of allocated funds designated for the La
Quinta Senior Center and $5,000.00 for the Desert Aids Project
which the Council can consider reprogramming due to the fact
that the monies have not been claimed.. For the 17th Program
year it is anticipated that the City will received
approximately $63,000.00 beginning July 1, 1991.
B. PROPOSALS RECEIVED TO DATE.
Listed below are the proposals received to date:
Riverside County Office of Education $25,500.00
Equipment to equip a future dental training facility that will
service low/mod income children in a program called Teeth are
Us
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CVAG Child Care Funding Subcommittee Not specified
Economic Development Agency- $4, 267.00
County of Riverside
Funding for the Senior Home Repair program through Riverside
County.
C. ADDITIONAL PROPOSALS FROM THE PUBLIC.
El Progresso Del Desierto $19,370.00
Purchase of computer system to automate the accounting and
billing system. El Progresso Del Desierto provides medical
and child care services to Low/Moderate Income families.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSALS None
E. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON AND SELECTION OF PROPOSALS.
Council Member Rushworth stated that in reference to the
CVAG's Housing Committee 5 request for funds for the child
care consortium, originally this Committee was going to
request $25,000 from each City. They are now requesting any
amount. Council Member Rushworth proposed that the City
earmark $5,000 from the CDBG Funds with the requirement that
all other Cities participate in this on a sliding scale so
that the Cities will be proportionately funding the Child Care
Consortium.
Council Member Rushworth advised that the Committee has hired
a person to coordinate all Cities.
Mayor Pena advised that this Committee is proposing to perform
surveys that the City has already completed and advised that
he has offered copies of report findings to this Committee.
Mr. Baker advised that approximately $63,000. is available and
$5,000.00 from Desert Aids that can be reprogrammed.
PUBLIC REARING OPEN
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
NOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff to
reprogram the $5,000.00 allocated to the Desert Aids Project
for the 17th Year. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER
NO. 91-37
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Kiedrowski advised
that on a $100.00 square foot average, the Senior Center is
projected to be 3000 square feet. It has been discussed to
have a Senior Center that is 5000 square feet minimum.
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MOTION It was moved by Council Members Rushworth/
Bohnenberger to earmark $5,000 for the Child Care Consortium
contingent upon other Cities participation.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Kiedrowski advised
that this money could be allowed to be carried over for at
least 1 year. At the end of one year it could be
reprogrammed.
Motion carried with Council Member Sniff and Mayor Pena voting
No. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-38
NOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/
Rushworth to program $10,000.00 towards El Progresso Del
Desierto for a Computer System. Motion carried with Council
Member Sniff voting No. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-39
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff to
allocate the remaining monies toward the La Quinta Senior
Center. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-40
2. TENTATIVE TRACT NAP 26188 AND CONFIRMATION OF EN?ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 90-184 LOCATED SOUTH OF MILES AVENUE, 660? EAST OF
ADAMS STREET APPLICANT: SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS.
Mr. Herman presented staff report and advised that this 10
acres will be integrated into a previously approved tract by
the same developer. The Planning Commission recommends
acceptance of the negative declaration and approval of the
Tract Map.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
BRIAN ESGATE, Community Engineering, advised that as the
Engineer for the project, they agree with all conditions.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION NO. 91-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT 26188 TO ALLOW ThE CREATION OF A
LAND SALES SUBDIVISION ON A +10 ACRE SITE.
See Minutes MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to
of 3/19/91 adopt Resolution No. 91-20. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth,
Sniff & Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CLOSED SESSION
Discussion of On-going Litigation Pursuant to Government code
Section 54956.9 a), 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) Fredericks re: Obregon
Gate, Discussion of Land Acquisitions pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8, acquisition of Land, Parcel located on
the Corner of Avenue 48 and Jefferson and the extension of
Avenue 52. No discussion on Transpacific Development Co.
Discussion of Personnel pursuant to Government Code Section
54957..
ADJOURNMENT
Council reconvened to regular session and adjourned with no action
being taken.
tf?llY submitted,
SAUNDRA L. A lerk
City of La Quinta, California
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