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1991 04 02 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY? COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 2, 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 3:09) Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff & Mayor Pena ABSENT: None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Kiedrowski asked that Redevelopment Agency, Consent Calendar Item No. 2 be changed to read Avenue 48 and Discussion of the Nicholson Disposition and Development Agreement be added to Closed Session. NOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to add the requested item to Closed Session noting that the additions to the agenda came up after the posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS??S None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. LETTER FROM ISABELLA VASQUEZ REGARDING CLOSURE OF STREETS DURING THE LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL. ISABELLA VASQUEZ, 51650 Avenida Juarez, owner of Isabella 5 Floral Boutique addressed the Council on the matter of the closure of Avenida Montezuma during the La Quinta Arts Festival. She stated that this closure, which was for four days this year, presented a financial hardship to her business. Mayor Pena advised that in the planning process next year, all businesses in the area will be included and further advised that the Arts Foundation is looking for a bigger site. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney advised that the matter of the street closure was handled?in a proper, legal manner that it was approved by the Council and that a public hearing is not required. She added that temporary" means whatever the Council deems it to mean. Council Member Sniff asked that a reasonable solution be worked out with the property and business owners before next year's Festival. Council concurred. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 2 April 2, 1991 b? LETTER FROM PALM DESERT C?ER OF COMMERCE!? REGARDING THE JULY 4TH GREATER?ER DESERT FIREWORKS. Council Member Rushworth commented that last year when the Council made a $2,000 donation, it was suggested that the Chamber of Commerce stage a local display and asked if any plans have been made and Council Member Sniff advised not. Discussion ensued regarding the increased request to $5,000, with Council concurring on an additional $500, but not an additional $3,000. They also wished to see some figures on what it cost to stage the display. See minutes of Council Member Bohnenberger joined the meeting at this time.) 4-16-91) MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to approve the $2,500 contribution to the Palm Desert Fireworks display on July 4th. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-47. C. LETTER FROM GAREY NELSON REGARDING A SWAP MEET. Council concurred on exploring the matter of a street fair and discuss it with neighboring cities to determine the pros and cons. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT?? WITH LA QUINTA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the Council has a draft of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City and the Boys and Girls Club. It has been determined that until we have an application, a lease agreement may not be the best way to proceed. Therefore, the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement is before Council for consideration. At this time, it was noted that the Boys and Girls Club has not reviewed the lease. MOTION It moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff to continue this item until April 16, 1991. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Honeywell advised that this Agreement sets out a time frame during which plans will be submitted and conceptual approvals given. Assuming that an agreement is reached on those conceptual matters, then the City and Boys and Girls Club can enter into a lease. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 3 April 2, 1991 Council Member Sniff suggested that the Boys and Girls Club review the proposed agreement and that this matter be continued to the 7:00 P.M. meeting. Motion was withdrawn. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to continue this item until 7:00 P.M.. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-48. 2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION FOR A LEASE AGREEMENT ON THE CIVIC CENT?? SITE. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the La Quinta Arts Foundation has requested that the City appoint a Committee to draft a lease for a Site for their facility on the Civic Center site. He suggested that instead of appointing a committee, i? could be referred to the City Attorney. Council concurred on instructing the City Attorney to draft an agreement with the La Quinta Arts Foundation and if there's a need for a subcommittee, one will be appointed at that time. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to proceed and authorize the Attorney to prepare a formal written lease agreement for a building site on the new civic center property with the La Quinta Arts Foundation. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-49. 3. APPROVAL OF MEDIATION AGREEMENT WITh COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the Mediation Agreement before the Council has been approved CVAG. It is an avenue in which, member agencies feel would, hopefully, be used prior to litigation. He added that he has mixed feelings about its effectiveness, in that the City certainly would not lose a position by waiting for mediation. Ms. Honeywell expressed her concerns, in that she wished to see a clear statement in the agreement, that this is a goal that the parties want to attempt, but there are no recognizable damages in any form, nor could it be held against any party. Council concurred that basically, this is only a good faith" effort to get cities to talk to one another it is not binding. Council Member Sniff guestioned the value of the agreement and felt that it could serve to complicate an issue. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 4 April 2, 1991 Council Member Bohnenberger felt that the value of it is to demonstrate to the Legislature that we have an effective form of regional government here in the Valley, in the event that the concept of regional governments surfaces again and there is an attempt to lump us in with Los Angeles. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth that the agreement be approved. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-50. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION To AMEND THE MANNING SCHEDULE AND POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE BY ADDING TIlE POSITION OF PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER. TOM GENOVESE, Assistant City Manager, presented staff report advising that the City has taken over maintenance of the La Quinta Sports Complex and currently the City is in the process of designing a number of parks. It's indicated by the present progress that additional help is needed in designing park and recreation facilities as well as making sure there is proper programming in the City. In the past it has been the responsibility of the Parks & Recreation District to produce these types of services. As the City grows it appears they are unable to meet the needs. Currently the City has a position on contract but asked for authorization to amend the manning schedule and proceed with recruitment of a permanent position. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Genovese advised that the job description has not been presented to the Community Services Commission. Mayor Pena agreed that it should be submitted to the Community Services Commission for their review. He suggested that they use this as an opportunity to look at where we're going with recreation in the short and long term and report back in 30 days. However, so that the City doesn't fall behind in manning, he suggested that recruitment begin in the interim. Council Member Bohnenberger commented that since we haven't been happy with the services being provided by C. V. arks and Recreation District, it may be appropriate to sit down with their Board and discuss what might be appropriate in the future. Council Member Franklin felt that since the citizens are currently being assessed by C. V. Parks and Recreation District, she felt that this action is premature before we have notified the citizens that the District isn't doing the job. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 5 April 2, 1991 Council Member Bohnenberger pointed out that this person will not be duplicating efforts of the District and referred to the City's parks and new programs being instituted. Council Member Sniff did not wish to hold up the process to have the Community Service Commission review the job description he felt that the one presented is adequate. He noted that the Commission is currently understaffed. Mayor Pena suggested a Council Member meeting with their Parks and Recreation Committee to review the Master Plan of the District which was presented about a year ago. NOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to authorize amendment to the manning schedule and position classification schedule by adding the position of Parks & Recreation Manager and further direct staff to recruit and fill the position and further that this is referred to the Community Services Commission for their review and Comments and have them report back to Council by the end of June. Council Member Rushworth felt that the last clause in the motion is not needed. No deadline needs to be set for the Community Services Commission. Council Member Bohnenberger suggested that since budget proceedings will soon begin, perhaps amendment of the manning schedule should be put off until Council has a chance to review the proposed budget. Staff could advertise and recruit and be ready to hire when the budget is adopted. Mayor Pena and Council Member Franklin concurred. Council Member Sniff questioned the feasibility of recruiting for a position that might not be filled. Motion failed to carry with Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin and Mayor Pena voting NO. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Franklin to advertise and interview and to discuss or bring up the additional position during budget discussions in approval with the budget and refer the job description back to Community Services Commission for review. Council Member Sniff stated that this does not make any sense to do something that you are not reasonably certain you will move forward with. This is delaying the process and wasting time. It is important to rnove forward and get someone in the position. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 6 April 2, 1991 Mayor Pena advised that a decision will be made before the applicants are screened. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-51. 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT?? WITH COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mr. Genovese presented staff report and distributed Exhibit A" advising that the Agreement is a final draft. The Agreement will supersede the previous pass thru agreement which the City entered into in January, 1984. The agreement sets forth a certain payment schedule for those improvements listed in staff report and on Exhibit A. The payment of funds are consistent with the District's share as received by the Redevelopment Agency. It is asked that Council approve the Agreement between the Coachella Valley Unified School District, the City and RDA, subject to final approval by the Agency Counsel. Mr. Genovese further advised that on Page 3, Section 1.7 of the Agreement, it should read; Project Area" shall mean the La Quinta Redevelopment Area No. 1., and Section 1.6 should read; Ordinance" shall mean the Ordinance No. 43 of the City adopting the Redevelopment Plan. These are additions of clarifications. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Genovese advised that approximately 15 to 20 percent of the City's population is in this Project Area which incorporates 3/4 of PGA West. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Genovese advised that if the Redevelopment Agency did not exist, CVUSD would receive several times the amount the City will pay them. In response to Council, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the comparison to the previous agreement is financially the same. This agreement sets up a different mechanism. The City will retain the majority of the money from this area in the Agency to fund and pay for the debt up to the $35,000,000. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mrs. Honeywell advised that this is the appropriate type of agreement for the RDA to enter into with a taxing entity. The payment is based on an assumption of a certain generation of tax increment. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that all the City's pass thru agreements in Project Area No. 1 speak to the threshold of $35,000,000. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 7 April 2, 1991 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth to approve the Agreement with the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-52. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 5 AND MARCH 19, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 3. ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG CALLE TAMPICO FROM THE FRITZ BURNS FOUNDATION. 4. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR CONCESSION STAND AT LA QUINTA SPORTS COMPLEX. 5. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY SIGN FOR LA QUINTA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AT AVENUE 50/PARK AVE. 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PASSES TO LIVING DESERT RESERVE. 7. APPROVAL OF PARTIAL REDUCTION IN LETTER OF CREDIT GUARANTEERING IMPROVEMENTS?S RE: TRACT 24230 LAKE LA QUINTA, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF WASHINGTON BETWEEN AVENUES 47 & 48. 8. APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION AND CONFIRMATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON JEFFERSON AND AVENUE 50 AND AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO CONFIRM FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURCHASE AND APPROVAL OF LOAN FROM CITY FOR SAID PURCHASE. Council Member Sniff advised that in the minutes of March 5, 1991, Business Session Items No. 2, Resolution No. 91-21, the second to the motion was inadvertently not entered. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to approve the Consent Calendar as corrected with Item No. 6 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 91-25. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-53. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF CITY'S TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that in the last several weeks, there has been discussion about the year 1992 being the City's 10th Anniversary. If Council wishes to celebrate, plans should be initiated soon and a subcommittee formed. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 8 April 2, 1991 Council concurred on appointing a committee made up of selections by each Council Member as well as presidents or their designee of each service organization. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that this would be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. 2. PRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Mr. Kiedrowski advised that at the Staff's retreat it was decided to have one or two of the Departments every month or so give a more detailed report under Departmental Reports. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Inland Empire Showcase Riverside April 3 & 4. Conference for Economic Development, making people aware of the Building in La Quinta. The City will be participating. C. V. Housing Coalition The City is working on a self help housing program. More information will be furnished at the April 16th meeting. Budget Calendars have been distributed. Same procedure as in previous years. Revenues are projected to be before Council on April 16, 1991. Transpacific Development Project and T.S. Restaurants Trying to form a Mello-Roos District which is a sub-component of the OPA. There has been equipment moving on the TS Restaurant site. Implementation of this agreement is expected soon. La Quinta Sports Complex There is a telephone at the facility. There will be an article in the newsletter indicating this. Pam Maloof is the YMCA Coordinator. The City is now paying for the electricity at the Complex. Imperial Irrigation District has installed a new lighting system so that a few or all of the lights can be used instead of having to use all at one time. Bear Creek Path It is hoped to have information for Council by June possibly May. Community Park North The City has received over 18 RFP'S for the site. Five consultants have been selected, with interview dates set up for April 18 & 19 at which the Public Works Director, Planning Director, Finance Director and the Contract Parks & Recreation Director will be handling the interviewing. Youth and Community Center The Bids are due the 5th of April with a recommendation on April 16th agenda. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 9 April 2, 1991 Financial Report Currently on projections for this year, the City will be slightly over the current revenue projection. The expenditures are on line. The contingency fund has been used up. No other additional charges are anticipated. The City has fully met the building?permit revenue estimates. It is not anticipated to have the windfall of previous years. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Genovese advised that material on the Mini Parks will be?submitted to the Community Services Commission for their review. Council Member Sniff stated that the Council should received the material prior to the Community Services Commission. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIRECTOR Cliff?s Restaurant A grading permit and the building is in plan check. PGA West 1000 Room Hotel, 3000 sq. ft Convention Center and Landmark Citrus Course Clubhouse The plans have been submitted and are back to the applicant and a deposit has been received. TDC, Albertson's Food, Payless and 33,000 sq.ft. of various retail business Plans have been submitted and are in the plan check stages. Walmart No plans have been submitted, but have been advised by their architect that plans may be submitted in the next 30 days. Child Care Center Bids will be opened on April 5. There were 18 responses. The bids will be brought to Council on April 16th for approval. Low-Mod Sewer Program 33 applicants have been connected for a total expenditure of $142,825.00. This averages $4,328.00 per house. Spring Cleanup Scheduled for April 13, 1991. Spring Rabies Clinic Scheduled for April 20th at City Hall parking lot. Dominos Resubmitted their plan check 60 days ago, no further information. Ralphs They have sent preliminary drawings to clear up technicial questions. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the public hearing for Ralphs General Plan amendment is scheduled for April 16th. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 10 April 2, 1991 REPORTS I?INFORMATION ITEMS a. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 1991. b. CVAG COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Pena advised that the special funding for the restoration of roads was approved and added that he expressed his dissatisfaction. Energy? & Environment Committee Council Member Sniff noted that at the next Energy and Environment Committee meeting, they will be discussing the Palm Springs International Raceway and felt that this is an issue on which the City should take a stand. He had material which he will make available to the Council. C. REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ACTIONS PUBLIC COMMENT AUDREY OSTROWSKI, P. 0. Box 351, La Quinta, advised that she has not yet received a response to her letter. COUNCIL COMMENT?? None Council adjourned to Redevelopment Agency. CLOSED SESSION Council adjourned to Closed Session: a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(a) to discuss potential pending litigation re: de-annexation issues with Coachella Valley Parks and Recreation District and Environmental Review of new Palm Springs Redevelopment Agency Project Area. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 potential Development and Disposition Agreement with Eddy Nicholson. c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Personnel. COUNCIL?RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pena presented Terry Henderson and Ray Bartlett with a plaque recognizing their community spirit". BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 11 April 2, 1991 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENVIRONMENTAL?AL DETERMINATION ON ANNEXATION *6 AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT? AND CONCURRENT ANNEXATION APPLICATION WITH LAFCO PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE WASHINGTON STREET AND FRED WARING DRIVE INTERSECTION. APPLICANT: DUTCH PARENT NV/VALLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Herman advised that the subject Property contains 156 acres. Staff is asking for authorization to file a Sphere of Influence Amendment with LAFCO and for concurrence with the environmental determination and filing a Negative Declaration. He noted that there are three property owners involved and they have requested annexation. The Planning Commission has recommended approval. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Herman advised that the City currently has a Sphere of Influence Amendment with LAFCO for the Bermuda Dunes area.f rom Fred Waring to Avenue 36 and this property is included in that; however, the property owners wish to expedite this annexation. PUBLIC REARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 91-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SEEK A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMI?AMENDMENT AND CONCURRENT ANN?TION OF 156 ACRES PLUS APPROPRIATE ROAD RIGHTS?OF-WAY) FOR PROPERTY NORTH 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. CASE NO. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 17 AND ANNEXATION *6. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin that Resolution No. 91-26 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 2. 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. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 12 April 2, 1991 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Mayor Pena to continue this hearing to May 7, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-54. BUSINESS SESSION......CONTINUED... 1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION O? EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH LA QUINTA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. Mr. Ducatte, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club advised that they have reviewed the agreement and agree to it with one requested modification. He asked that 30 days stipulated for applying for a Public Use Permit be changed to 90 days noting that they need the extra time because they are presently engaged in a fund raising effort. They would also need the termination date changed from the 150th day to the 210th day. Mr. Ducatte also advised that they will be requesting waiver of fees from the City. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that the agreement be approved with the modifications as requested. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-55. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M. upon motion by Council Members Franklin/Bohnenberger. Motion carried unanimously. Re ectfully submitted, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:40:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1991-U02