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1991 03 19 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 19, 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 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Kiedrowski asked that Consent Calendar No. 5 be removed; Public Hearing No. 3-Items b & c be removed; Consent Item No. 3 be added to Redevelopment Agency Agenda as Consent Item 2; and Consent Item 10 Closure of Alley for La Quinta Chamber Mixer be added. Change February Most Beautiful to Sheila Dicenso & Scott Zawolski and Most Improved to Ms. Ann Ashley Wolfe. NOTION It was so moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff noting that the additions to the agenda came up after the posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. M?OUNCEKK??S None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. LETTER CITY OF COACHELLA REGARDING FUNDING OF A COACHELLA VALLEY BASEBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUNGSTERS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. Mayor Pena advised that Mayor Salas from the City of Coachella is seeking conceptual approval from Cities in the Valley for a baseball league for disabled youth. Council indicated an interest in Mayor Salas' proposal, but agreed that more information is needed. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ALONG CALLE TAMPICO BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET AND EISENHOWER DRIVE. Mr. Kiedrowski briefly reviewed staff's report advising that right of way acquisitions are necessary for the realignment of Tampico. There are six different property owners involved. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02 City Council MInutes 2 March 19, 1991 It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth to approve the agreement for property appraisal services for right-of-way acquisition along Tam?Tampico between Washington and Eisenhower. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-41. 2. REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT 23971 FIRST EXTENSION OF TINE LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND MILES AVENUE APPLICANT: DEANE HONES. JERRY HERMAN, presented staff report and advised that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the time extension. In response to Mayor Pena. Mr. Herman advised that the water pump is part of the CVWD system, the land of which it is on has been dedicated to CVWD. RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT 23971, PHASES 2-5, FIRST TIME EXTENSION. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 91-22. Motion carried by the following vote: AYE: Council Members Bohnenberger? Franklin? Rushworth, Sniff & Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 7, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 3. AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.91-6 FOR SEWER CONNECTIONS TO LOW BIDDER, GOSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,295.00. 4. APPROVAL OF WAIVER OF FEES FOR 1991 RED CROSS TRIATHLON AT LAKE CAHUILLA. 5. REMOVED. 6. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED FOR DAMAGES. 7. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 23519 AND RELATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT?? SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS AND MILES. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 3 March 19, 1991 8. APPRoVAL OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION IN CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. 9. AUTHORIZATION To mi?? INTO AGREEMENT WITh BSI CONSULTANTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 CITY-WIDE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FILING OF SAID ANNUAL REPORT. 10. APPROVAL FOR LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CLOSE ALLEY FOR CHAMBER MIXER. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1-10, with Item No.9 being approved by RESOLUTION NO.91-23. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.91-42. STUDY SESSION ITEMS 1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES. DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney, advised that there is statutory authorization from the State and under the City's general police power for smoking type regulations. Other cities in the State that have adopted regulations, vary as to how they deal with restaurants. At this point, if there is an interest, Counsel can go a step further and draft an ordinance. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Honeywell advised that the City currently has no smoking regulations. Mayor Pena suggested involving the Chamber of Commerce. Council asked the City Clerk to contact restaurants in the City limits as to whether they have a policy on smoking. Council discussed banning cigarette machines and concurred on proceeding with a draft ordinance regulating smoking in public places. 2. DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY SIGN BOARD. Council discussed a community bulletin board, regulations and locations. Council concurred on asking the Chamber of Commerce if they would be interested in maintaining a Community Bulletin Board if placed on their property. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 4 March 19, 1991 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. PLANNING CON?COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 1991. b. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 1991. C. CVAG COMMITTEE REPORTS. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the Transportation Committee took action in funding part of the restoration and improvement of some of the crossings at the Whitewater Channel and will be before the Executive Committee for further action. He believed that the Transportation Committee should be funding projects that have been prioritized. Council concurred in writing a letter expressing their concern about the allocation of Measure A funds. On another issue Council Member Franklin advised that a lot is missed if an elected official misses a meeting. The interpretation of what comes out of a meeting is never the same. Therefore she believed that elected officials should remain on the Committees. Mayor Pena advised that Al Newkirk from the Chamber of Commerce inquired about the contract process. Traditionally a subcommittee has been appointed to deal with the Chamber of Commerce and their contracts. Mr. Newkirk asked that the process get started, so that the Chamber could meet with the committee. Council Member Sniff expressed interest in being on the subcommittee again. Mayor Pena advised that the Committee is still in effect. COUNCIL COMMENT Council Member Franklin advised that the Mountain Conservancy Committee met and appointed Jeff Bleaman as Chairman and appointed a Budget Committee. Council Member Bohnenberger commented on traffic control during the Arts Festival. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 5 March 19, 1991 PUBLIC COMMENT JOHN TRIANA, 55-113 Shoal Creek, addressed Council on the need for a Homeowners Maintenance Station and rest room facilities for the gardeners at PGA West. Council concurred that Mr. Triana should present this matter to Sunrise Corporation and the Homeowners Association at PGA West. RECESS To REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.N. PRESENTATIONS JANUARY MOST BEAUTIFUL: MR. & MRS. DANE HOOPER, 78-620 TUJUNGA MOST IMPROVED: MR. & NRS. ROBERT LEE, 52-180 HERRERA FEBRUARY MOST BEAUTIFUL: SHEILA DICENSO & SCOTT ZAWOLSKI MOST IMPROVED: Ms. ANN ASHLEY WOLFE, 77-452 MADRID PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD To RAY BARTLETT AND TERRY HENDERSON To be presented April 2, 1991. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TENTATIVE TRACT 121880 THE? HERITAGE) THIRD AND FINAL EXTENSION OF TIME IN WHICH To FILE A FINAL NAP LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS)AS AND 52ND AVENUE APPLICANT: VALLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT CO Mr. Herman presented Staff report and reviewed the recommended conditions that relate to this Tentative Tract. TOM THORNBURG, P. 0. Box 750, addressed Council and advised that they agree with conditions recommended and stated for the record that Valley Land Development Co. supports the Historical Society. He further advised that a new Tentative Tract Map will be filed with an additional Parcel Map because according to the conditions they have until October 7, 1991, and rather than rush it they would like to start the procedure of a new tentative tract map to get it updated. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 6 March 19, 1991 PUBLIC HEARING OPEN F?ED RICE, 48780 Eisenhower Drive, addressed Council and advised that Tom Thornburg told him about the change in that it acknowledges that the City is considering the adoption of an Historic Preservation Ordinance and shall comply upon its adoption. Since 1984 the Historical Society has been asking the City to adopt an Historic Preservation Ordinance. He reviewed all of the historical buildings remaining and wished to be assured that the Hacienda del Gato will be preserved. JOHN GUENTHER?, 53-235 Avenida Bermudas, addressed Council stating his concerns that are addressed in his letter received in the City Clerks Office on March 15, 1991 regarding Tract 21880. Mayor Pena advised that future plans for this Tract will be available for public comment at upcoming City Council meetings. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 91-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, CONCURRING WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION, AND GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A FINAL TINE EXTENSION FOR PURPOSES OF FILING A FINAL NAP. NOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff I to adopt Resolution No. 91-24 as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff & Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91-036 AND PRE-ANNEXATION ZONING CASE 391-064 APPLICATION BY DON HOWARD/CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1-6 CITY OF INDIO) To R-1 AND A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LDR 0-10 UNITS PER ACRE INDIO) To LDR 2-4 UNITS PER ACRE AND CONFIRMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EASTERLY TERMINUS OF VISTA GRANDE STREET AND THE CONFLUENCE OF THE WHITEWATER WASH AND THE LA QUINTA EVACUATION CHANNEL. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 7 March 19, 1991 Mr. Herman presented staff report advising that the Planning Commission recommended approval, however he recommended that Council open & close the public Hearing and postpone the decision until April 16, 1991 when another General Plan application will be acted on. WALLY REYNOLDS, 79-660 Fiesta Drive, addressed Council and advised that the is speaking for the owner Don Howard and stated that he agrees with the General Plan amendment and annexation. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to continue this matter until April 16, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-43. 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-034 To CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE FROM SINGLE FAMILY R?RESIDENTIAL TO *`MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITY?? AND CONFIRMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WESTWARD HO DR., BETWEEN THE ADAMS ST. ALIGNMENT AND DUNE PALMS. Mr. Herman requested that this item be continued until April 6, 1991. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED NOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger Rushworth to continue this item until April 16, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-44. 4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91-035, CHANGE OF ZONE 91-063 AND PLOT PLAN 91-456 EN??RON??AL ASSESSMENT 91-187) TO AMEND GENERAL PLAN FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENE? COMMERCIAL AL; CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2-4,0 TO C-P GENERAL COMMERCIAL) AND PLOT PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 116,664 SQ. FT. SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND CALLE TAMPICO APPLICANT: KOENIG COMPANIES. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN NOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/sniff to continue the Public Hearing until April 16, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-45. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 8 March 19, 1991 5. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 90-002 FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 89-14 ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA CENTER LOCATED IN AREA BOUNDED BY WHITEWATER STORM CHANNEL ON THE NORTH, HIGHWAY 111 ON THE SOUTH, ADAMS ST. ON THE EAST, AND WASHINGTON STREET ON THE WEST APPLICANT: WASHINGTON ADAMS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Franklin to continue this item until April 16, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-46. PUBLIC COMMENT?? COUNCIL COMMENT? Council Member Sniff stated that he would like to see the City move forward with an Historic Preservation Ordinance. Council Member Bohnenberger noted that the buildings Mr. Rice mentioned are still in existence with the exception of one. Some are not available to the public because they are private residences. 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 Land Acquisitions pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 located at 51-740 Eisenhower-Mrs. Bowerman and two Lots located on La Fonda-Mr. Parnell. 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. MOTION Xt was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. ectfull? Submitted, AUNDRA L. JUH LA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:09:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 19-U02 1991-U02