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1991 04 16 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 16, 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 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to add consideration of an agreement between the City and Desert Sands Unified School District for sewer connection for the youth center as Consent Calendar Item No. 12 noting that the item came up after the posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD FOR MARCH Mayor Pena presented Missy Ceballos with an Employee of the Month Plaque on behalf of the City Council advising that Missy is an Account Clerk in the Finance Department. ANNOUNCEMENTS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce regarding special activities to welcome/honor U. S. Forces returning from Operation Desert Storm. Noted and filed. b. Letter from City of Rancho Mirage expressing opposition to the proposed Palm Springs International Raceway. Council Member Sniff felt that it's important for the City to go on record in opposition to the proposed raceway and urged the City to legally reinforce its' position as the raceway poses a significant threat to the environment of the Coachella valley. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Herman advised that the City responded to the preparation of the EIR, but not formally. Council Member Sniff stated that perhaps the City should express reaction to the EIR that is now before the City of Palm Springs. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 2 April 1?, 1991 HUGO GUTTEROM, 68-640 LOS GATOS ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY a Retired Engineer, addressed Council and advised that he has written a preliminary review of the EIR which fails to properly account for the magnitude of the noise that goes back Out to the Valley. It will take a 110 db loud speaker system to talk over the noise at the raceway to communicate with the spectators. Doctors say permanent damage to your hearing starts at 90 db. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to direct City Staff to monitor the process of the Palm Springs Raceway and place the City of La Quinta in the most advantageous legal position to oppose the project if it becomes necessary to do so. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-56. BUSINESS SESSION 1. TENTATIVE TRACT 23773-2 CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR FIRST ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE FRED WARING DR./STARLIGHT LANE INTERSECTION APPLICANT. RICK JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION STARLIGHT DUNES). Mr. Herman, Planning Director, advised that the Applicant has recorded Phase I consisting of 47 units. Of the 47 units, 43 are occupied or sold. The general location is on Fred Waring and Starlight Lane. The Planning Commission made no recommended changes to the conditions of approval. RESOLUTION NO. 91-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT 23773, FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Rushworth/Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 91-27 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 3 April 16, 1991 2. TENTATIVE TRACT 23935 CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR FIRST ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MILES AVE./DUNE PALMS RD. APPLICANT: SANTA ROSA DEVELOPERS. Mr. Herman advised that this Tract is located in the southwest corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms. The applicant is requesting a one year time extension on Phases 3 through 7. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request with no modification of conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 91-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT 23835, PHASES 3-7, FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that Resolution No. 91-28 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff & Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF NEW AND REVISED TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS IN THE COVE. Mr. Reynolds, City Engineer, and Steve Speer, Senior Civil Engineer, presented staff report, and made themselves available for questions. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Speer advised that the changes have not been reviewed by the Attorney or the Technical Traffic Committee. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that Council asked for a report at the last Council Meeting and if they concur with this report it will be processed through the channels. Mr. Reynolds advised that this matter has come before the Technical Traffic Committee several times without definitive results. This was looked at from the standpoint of the guidelines that are set-down by Caltrans for normal types of streets and normal developments, however, the City does not have normal developments. He asked Mr. Speer to look at this as carefully as he could and bring recommendations to Council. This will be referred to the Attorney and the Technical Traffic Committee. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 4 April 16, 1991 Mayor Pena advised that he has received comments from the residents about the speed of traffic in the Cove. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the posting of the stop signs on Bermudas is legal and should be authorized. The question is, do all streets in the Cove qualify for a 25 mph speed limit. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Reynolds advised that the Sheriff's Office has stated that they would enforce 25 mph speed limit in the Cove. Mayor Pena advised that he would like to see this matter reviewed by the Attorney and brought back to Council. Council Member Bohnenberger favored proceeding with the stop signs on Bermudas. Council Member Rushworth concurred. In response to Council Member Franklin, Mr. Reynolds advised that an engineering traffic survey is different than a prevailing speed study. It is suggested that a speed survey with radar be taken on the mentioned streets and a determination made as to what the streets are. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that staff has studied the plans and feel there are enough homes in the Cove to meet some of the criteria. Council can arbitrarily install stop signs if desired. Mayor Pena advised that there has been a number of collisions that are more than likely due to speeding and that he would support installing stop signs. Council Member Sniff had no objection to installing the stop signs, but felt it would be better to approve this matter as a package. He wished to have comments from the Technical Traffic Committee and the Attorney. Ms. Honeywell advised that she would review the documents, but she was 99 percent sure that what will be found will be that both traffic regulations, in terms of stop signs and speed will come within the general power of the City Council and as long as Council is basing their decision on reasonable data presented by staff, the City will be completely legal. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that staff be authorized to go forward with installing the stop signs per their recommendation on Bermudas. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-57. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 5 April 16, 1991 4. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 91-5 YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTER TO LOW BIDDER JAMES DUNPHY COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $352,327.00. Mr. Hartung, Director of Building & Safety, addressed Council advising that staff recommends that James Dunphy Company be awarded the bid in the amount of $352,327.00. In response to questions by Council, Mr. Hartung advised that the landscaping and playground equipment was not included in the bid and it is estimated that the cost will be $50,000, leaving a 12 percent contingency of the total estimated cost of $450,000. He added that the contract stipulates that construction is not to exceed 180 days from the date the contract is signed and that the City would suffer some damages in the event construction was not completed within the required time frame. JAMES DUNPHY advised that construction should be completed within the 180 days. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to award the contract for the Youth and Community Center to James Dunphy Company as the low bidder in the amount not to exceed $352,327.00. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-58. 5. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 91-7 MEDIAN LANDSCAPING ON EISENHOWER DRIVE FROM AVENIDA BERMUDAS TO CALLE COLIMA TO LOW BIDDER WESTERN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,037.08. Mr. Reynolds presented staff report and recommended that the contract for median landscaping on Eisenhower Dr. be awarded to Western Landscape Construction as the low bidder in the amount of $123,037.08. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Reynolds advised that provisions were made to include lighting and irrigation. A representative of Western Landscape addressed Council and described the lighting system. He added that the project should be completed about 30 days from signing of the contract. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/ Rushworth to award the contract to Western Landscape Construction, low bidder in the amount not to exceed $123,037.22. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-59. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 6 April 16, 1991 6. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO. 91-8 BEAR CREEK BIKE PATH TO LOW BIDDER WESTERN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $232,324.77. Mr. Reynolds, presented staff report recommending that the bid for Bear Creek Bike Path be awarded to the low bidder, Western Landscape Construction in the amount of $232,324.77. In response to questions by Council, Mr. Reynolds advised that the bid includes the Bear Creek Bike Path using concrete and asphalt. It will be over 2 miles long, beginning at Eisenhower and Tampico and ending at the existing sidewalk on the west end of Tecate. There were no provisions in this project specifications for water and electrical and when the rest stops are developed and designed, utilities will be designed into the stops. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that in future phases, water is being brought up to the west side for domestic use. FRED WOLFE, 77-277 Calle Ensenada, addressed Council advising that at a close proximity to the bike path there are native plants and hoped that when construction starts, the City will make sure the plants are protected. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Franklin to award the bid to Western Landscape Construction in the amount not to exceed $232,324.77. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-60. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR PROJECT NO.91-4 RETENTION BASIN AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND SAGEBRUSH TO THE LOW BIDDER. Mr. Reynolds presented staff report advising that the proposed project is located at the corner of Washington and Sagebrush. He recommended that the bid be awarded to low bidder, J. W. Huff in the amount of $14,785.00. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/sniff to award the bid to J. W. Huff in the amount of $14,785.00. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-61. 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO CITY'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE. Council Member Sniff stated that he would like to have each Council Member select two people. Council concurred and stated that they wish to appoint the following individuals BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 7 April 16, 1991 Mayor Pena Howard Nelson Al Newkirk Council Member Rushworth Fred Rice Sue Stading Council Member Franklin Lucia Moran Sharon Kennedy Council Member Sniff Dawn Daughtry Sheila Crane Council Member Bohnenberger advised he will select names at the Council meeting of May 7, 1991. Continued until meeting of May 7, 1991. 9. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING ON EISENHOWER IN PHASE III OF THE COVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Mr. Reynolds advised that the bidding market is favorable and asked for authorization to proceed with the plans and specs and to call for bids as soon as possible. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff to approve the continuation of median landscaping on Eisenhower in Phase III of the Cove Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-62. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 2, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 3. RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION SECURITY FOR TRACTS 26142 AND 26143. 4. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM AS THE DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT 25429 PAINTED COVE) AND SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES. 6. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM RESERVES TO CONTRACT SERVICES. 7. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO. FOR DAMAGES. 8. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE MANNING SCHEDULE AND POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE BY ADDING TWO ASSOCIATE PLANNER POSITIONS AND DELETING AN ASSISTANT PLANNER POSITION AND TWO PRINCIPAL PLANNER POSITIONS. 9. RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 24995 PGA WEST. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 8 April 16, 1991 10. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES. 11. TRANSMITTAL OF JUNE 30, 1990 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. 12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 1991 should reflect that he joined the meeting during the first Written Communication item. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to approve the Consent Calendar as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-63. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENE STUDY SESSION ITEMS 1. REVIEW OF REVIEW OF REVENUE PROJECTIONS FOR 1991/92 FISCAL YEAR. Mr. Genovese reviewed revenue projections for 1991/92 Fiscal Year. 2. PRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Annual Senior Volunteer Lunch Scheduled for Noon on May 10, 1991 at the Palm Desert Resorter. Senior Center Civic Center Site John Edwards of the Huntsman Restaurant has committed to an Entertainment Center for the new Senior Center. Senior Center Survey Has been completed and hopes that it will stimulate some discussion regarding the design of the new center. Smoking Policies at La Quinta Restaurants A survey of the restaurants in the City has been completed and a draft of the Ordinance regulating smoking in public places has been prepared by the City Attorney and is currently being circulated. Community Services Commission/Design Review/Planning Commission Currently accepting applications until April 26, 1991. Community Services Commission Grant Applications Accepting applications with the deadline being April 22, 1991. Community Services Commission, Environmental Essay, Art BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 9 April 16, 1991 Project and Poster Contest Working with the La Quinta Schools on this project. City Council & Planning Commission Scheduled a joint meeting for Saturday, May 18, 1991. Council concurred on delaying the joint meeting until June. Volunteer Firemens Dinner Scheduled for Friday, May 17, 1991 at PGA West. Survey of Council Meetings Survey has been completed of Council meeting times in the Coachella Valley to assist Council in responding to citizens. Council's Policies and Procedures Currently working on updating the policies and procedures to reflect changes made. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the matter of the senior center design will be placed on the Agenda for May 7, 1991. Council Member Bohnenberger commented that the City of Palm Springs had a successful fund raiser for their Senior Center and suggested that we consider doing the same. Council Member Franklin advised that she would obtain information on their fund raiser. Council Member Sniff said that he would like to see the Senior Center a minimum of 8,000 to 10,000 sq.ft. and Mr. Kiedrowski advised that figures will be generated on 5,000, 7,000 and 9,000 sq. ft. for the Senior Center. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER Street Division The City has over 75 miles of streets with four employees maintaining them. They are responsible for pot hole repairs, traffic control, street sign maintenance, pavement markings, blow sand cleanup, graffiti removal, stormwater pumping and barricading when the need arises. They supervise the street sweeping contractor and assist at special events. They respond on a 24 hour emergency basis brought on by wind, water and power outages and traffic accidents. Parks Division The Parks Division has five employees. They are responsible for maintenance of all the landscaped areas except the medians at PGA West and the Sports Complex which are under contract. The Park Supervisor, supervises the contractor's activities at PGA West and Sports Complex Site. They also handle plan review and construction inspection on the landscaping projects and are responsible for the removal of graffiti from the park Sites and tree maintenance. Civic Center Site Grading Have received plans and specs from Gruen and will be reviewing advertising/calling for bids the week of April 21 BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 10 April 16, 1991 26th with bids to be opened in the middle of May. The pads should be completed about the time the Civic Center project goes out for bid. The date for the bidding of the Civic Center project is approximately the middle of June. Phase IV Cove Improvements The date for Phase IV Cove Improvements has been set for the 10th and 11th of June in the multipurpose room at the La Quinta Middle School. Library Grant A letter was received from the State Librarian stating that our application had discrepancies and will not be considered when the Committee meets on April 23rd. The County Library staff has advised that only one City in Riverside County qualified. The next application date for the second cycle is July 19th. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that a copy of the letter from the California State Librarian will be given to all Council Members. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS None REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS a. Planning Commission Minutes of March 26, 1991 b. Community Services Commission Minutes of March 25, 1991 c. CVAG Committee Reports Council Member Bohnenberger advised that at the last CVAG Transportation Committee Meeting the Inter-City Rail Service similar to the one that runs between San Diego and Los Angeles was discussed. It is a inter-city speed rail train using the existing tracks. Phase one would run from Indio to Los Angeles and eventually travel to Calexico. The consultants believe the first phase is feasible. There would be 2 or 3 terminals in the Valley. d. Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Council Member Franklin displayed a map of the area covered by the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy. It was determined that the only way to fund the Committee is to ask each City in the Valley and the County to put up $5,000 in seed money for the first year, funds will not be requested again. The Conservancy is going to try and contract for services for one person for a year. The primary responsibility of this person will be to take inventory to coordinate with the BLM and other Agencies as to what land they have and what land is publicly and privately owned. Another function of this person would be to raise funds. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 11 April 16, 1991 COUNCIL COMMENT None PUBLIC COMMENT None COUNCIL RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS LA QUINTA BEAUTIFUL AWARDS FOR MARCH MOST BEAUTIFUL: ARDELIA G. BRIGHAM & ANNE TUTTLE, 54-085 AVENIDA RUBIO MOST IMPROVED: PAUL QUILL, 54-390 AVENIDA OBREGON PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-032 AND CONFIRMATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CHANGE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2-4 DU/ACRE) TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL AND AMENDMENT TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR PROPERTY ON EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON ST., APPROXIMATELY MIDWAY BETWEEN 53RD & 54TH AVENUE, APPLICANT: A. G. SPANOS CONSTRUCTION CO. STAN SAWA, Principal Planner, presented staff report, and advised that the applicant has filed for a change of zone in addition to a General Plan amendment. The change of zone will allow the Tourist Commercial zoning and would rezone a portion of the Site to allow some multi-family development. The specific plan that has been filed not before the Council at this time) will allow for 317 detached single family homes and 148 attached single family homes and approximately 41,000 sq.ft. of specialty retail and a yacht club of 15,000 sq.ft. The first portion of the General Plan Amendment request is to amend the land use element from Low Density Residential to Tourist Commercial on 4.4 acres to provide specialty retail, dining and travel related uses. The second portion of the General Plan Amendment is to amend the minimum distances required between full turning accesses or intersections. For Jefferson Street, which is a major arterial, the distance presently is 1/2 mile or approximately 2,600 feet. In this case access would be allowed at 54th and 53rd Avenue and not at the main entrance which is what they are basically asking the request to allow. As part of this request, the applicant has indicated that they feel the General Plan should be amended to allow the City Council the right to modify the intersection space requirement when projects meet certain requirements. The Planning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting of April 9th and recommended denial of the request for both the circulation and land use changes. Basic reasons for the BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 12 April 16, 1991 land use recommendation of denial was; 1) they felt that there is a large amount of commercial land currently available in the City, especially along Jefferson at 50th, 52nd and 54th; 2) they felt that there is a similar type of a site provided adjacent to Lake La Quinta and 3) they felt it would be a spot zoning. With regards to the circulation element, they felt that the City's goal of minimizing traffic congestion and minimizing traffic delays on Jefferson, which will be a major access to Interstate 10 is important to maintain. The Planning Commission also felt that the City is presently updating their General Plan and because of this should wait and see if this has potential, then it can be reviewed as part of the General Plan update. It is recommended that Council adopt the Resolution which would deny this General Plan Amendment and support the recommendation of the Planning Commission. RON ROUSE, Legal Counsel for A. G. Spanos Construction, 4250 Executive square, Suite 700, San Diego, California addressed the Council advising that they have two separate General Plan amendment requests. He referred to a map displaying the project and described their proposed development. The GPA dealing with the land use, requests that 4.4 acres of a total 225 acres be redesignated in the General Plan as Tourist Commercial. The ultimate businesses that choose to locate are going to be ones that can take advantage of the unique character of the lake. It will also be an opportunity for members of the public to share in and participate in lake amenities associated with it. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Rouse advised that the public will be able to dine or attend events. The lake is intended for private use. The Recreation Yacht Club will be membership only, available to the residents and some outside limited memberships. The second General Plan Amendment requests Council to provide themselves flexibility to allow closer than 1/2 mile median breaks on major arterials. An Environmental Analysis was completed which contains a section prepared by the Consultant, regarding the impact, if any, of a left turn median break into the grand entrance. The traffic engineer analyzed the project assuming full build-out of this project and surrounding planned projects to determine the impacts of a median break at this point. The conclusion of that traffic analysis was that a median break at that location would have a minimal impact. It was further noted that it could actually have some positive impacts on traffic circulation in the area. The major arterial, as it comes in a southerly direction, generally has a planned 50 mph speed limit and yet must constrict and slow down to the 35 mph speed limit on the southerly edge of the property at the entrance to PGA West. Another median break at this point would provide a positive transitional element in BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 13 April 16, 1991 terms of bringing the traffic on Jefferson from the north as it transitions down into what essentially becomes almost a left turn only at the entrance to PGA West. This project cannot move forward with this kind of limited density and amenity packages without it's appropriate window. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Rouse advised that the traffic counts included the new hotel at PGA West. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AL NEWKIRK, 55-111 Firestone, spoke in favor of allowing flexibility in the area of traffic circulation. STEVE BRUMMEL, 50-026 Calle Rosarita, spoke in favor of allowing flexibility in the area of traffic circulation and spoke in favor of the tourist commercial. MARK MORAN, 78-635 Bottlebrush, a Consultant for A.G. Spanos, spoke in favor of both requests. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Reynolds advised that currently the City does not have the flexibility in the General Plan as is proposed by the applicant. He added, however, that currently there is a distance such as the one proposed on Washington Street. He noted that the General Plan is currently being updated and it's possible that the Consultant will recommend such a change in the circulation element. In conclusion, he stated that his personal opinion would be to maintain the integrity of the street, to be able to move traffic from PGA West to the freeway. In response to Council Member Franklin, Mr. Reynolds advised that the left turn into Parc La Quinta is a temporary turning lane. Once the medians are installed there will not be a left turn. Discussion ensued regarding the legality of permitting a development to be completed without providing the required medians and allowing temporary left turn access. Council Member Franklin felt that the proposal would be a more modest approach to the General Plan to give more flexibility. Ms. Honeywell advised that one of the reasons the City has the General Plan is so that pressure is not put to bear on Council to make particular decisions for each and every project. Council Member Sniff stated that it would be good for the City to have the latitude to make decisions which apparently have already been made to some degree and stated it's hard to BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 14 April 16, 1991 believe that the four acre commercial area would seriously affect other commercial areas in the City. It is essentially indigenous to the development and would be compatible and supportive of it. He supports the General Plan amendment. Council Member Rushworth stated that he supported the recommendations made by people put in the position to make these recommendations. The City has an excellent Planning Commission, Planning Department and Engineering Department that commit a great deal of time in Study and research. It?s a nice looking project but it can conform to the standards as easily as not. This can be redesigned so that the entrance could be 53rd not halfway between 53 and 54th. This is a nice project, but they have proposed a nice project at the corner of Miles and Washington and nothing has been done. He favored commercial at that area and has seen no action on it. Spanos has not shown that they are ready to go forward with these projects after they have them approved. When they do, they will be looked at more seriously. Council Member Franklin advised that Council Member Rushworth's point is well taken but noted that in the Lake La Quinta project, Spanos hit a bad time with the economy. In terms of the circulation, the City has a chance, once they come back with their Specific Plan to make changes. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the arguments are good on both sides regarding the Tourist Commercial. As far as the circulation element is concerned, it might be a little premature given the fact that the General Plan is being updated. The engineering logic in not having median breaks and full turning movements anywhere but on half mile segments on major arterials is sound engineering judgement. As it was pointed out, this is the end of the road. It doesn?t make sense to have Jefferson an expressway all the way to the end as the traffic load is decreasing on Jefferson. It could be that at Avenue 50 or 52, Jefferson could drop back to become a primary road, which allows median breaks safely every 1320 feet, which this project would conform with. He was opposed to giving Council the flexibility to change the General Plan, because that part of the General Plan is based on good sound engineering judgement. This is a basic safety consideration. Regarding the Tourist Commercial, Council Member Bohnenberger felt that the City has enough general commercial, but what makes this different is that it has a unique setting. If you look at the Marriott Desert Springs it's successful, mainly because it's on a lake. There aren't many projects in the valley that have taken this into consideration. Mayor Pena felt that this project may in some way compete with Lake La Quinta, which is also lake-front property. He indicated that he would like to see the circulation element amended giving Council the flexibility. As far as the tourist BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 15 April 16, 1991 commercial goes, he questioned why they can't build in some sort of restaurant semi-public) in the yacht club itself. Council Member Sniff indicated that both projects are important, whether they compete or not. They are on different main streets and a considerable distance apart. Council Member Rushworth stated that he would like to see the amendment to the Circulation Element delayed until the General Plan is reviewed. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Herman advised that preliminary recommendations from the Consultant should be received in July, with a final draft to take a year. Council discussed expanding the yacht club area to accommodate some commercial restaurant use. Mr. Rouse advised that it was his understanding that a General Plan Amendment is needed to allow any kind of open public commercial. In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Herman advised that there are two policies defined for Tourist Commercial" in the General Plan. The first says that the development of hotels and related tourist orientated uses are highly desirable to provide future revenue bases for the City and the second policy is that the City should establish standards to achieve high quality tourist oriented developments. Mayor Pena advised that this is where there is a fundamental difference. It is stated that this is basically a private development, that will not cater to the tourist. It will not be open to the public and the public will not be able to launch boats. Tourist commercial has been viewed as part of a hotel development or that type of draw, that would associate with those uses. The visitors that will use this facility will be staying in the homes that are private. Mr. Herman advised that when the applicant requested a particular General Plan designation and identified the particular uses that they wished to locate, restaurants being the primary use, the Planning Department suggested the Tourist Commercial land use, rather than a wide open designation which would allow more uses. Council Member Sniff advised that the restaurant could be a marketing tool to help promote the housing. Council Member Franklin advised that at the present time, there is nothing at PGA West that is open at night and if any of the residents want to go out to dinner, they have to leave the complex. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 16 April 16, 1991 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to amend the land use map from Low Density Residential to Tourist Commercial, on 4.4 acres in the area on the east side of Jefferson, between 53rd and 54th Avenues. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Herman advised that the uses can be restricted in this zoning through the Specific Plan. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that he could go along with designating one or one and a half acres of tourist commercial adjacent to the Yacht club to allow for restrictive restaurant use only, but would be opposed to adopting the Tourist Commercial on the full 4.4 acre parcel. Mayor Pena suggested that the motion be amended to include some sort of commercial designation and later when the Specific Plan is before Council, it can be decided on at that time how much land is to be designated commercial. Mr. Herman advised that a General Plan amendment has to be done in order to allow the commercial and the amount of land needs to Set. Council Member Sniff amended his motion to read not to exceed 4 acres, with Council Member Franklin amending her second. Mayor Pena advised that when this comes back before Council this gives flexibility and latitude. Motion carried with Council Member Rushworth voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-64. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff/Mayor Pena to approve the General Plan amendment to modify the median breaks/ intersection spacing requirements set forth in Table VII-3 in connection with large scale projects including mixed use projects) consisting of a) 100 or more acres and b) containing at least i) 100 or more single-family detached dwellings or ii) 250 or more multi-family dwelling units if such modification does not endanger the public health and safety. Council questioned if the entire quote was to be used in the motion. Ms. Honeywell advised that the reason the developer drafted the motion with this wording is so that Council would literally replan the General Plan with every project along Jefferson or Washington. By giving at least some criteria as to when Council would exercise this option, he is attempting to provide a framework so that Council will not have to exercise that much discretion. Council may not want to use the developers particular criteria, but probably do want to BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 17 April 16, 1991 have some kind of criteria. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Herman advised that the quote by the developer is giving general guidelines or staff guidelines when discussing median cuts with applicants and gives something to base a decision on. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that if Council does move forward with this project, more info?information is needed before making a determination as to additional median cuts. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that this Council and previous Councils have set a planning mark for a level of service no worse than a C on any of the streets in La Quinta and stated he is opposed to this change. He further advised that he would not want to be part of a change to worsen what is currently or could be a bad situation. Mayor Pena advised that the only reason he is considering the amendment is to give Council some sort of flexibility. Council Member Franklin concurred. Motion carried with Councilmen Bohnenberger, Rushworth voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-65. 2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91-036 AND PRE-ANNEXATION ZONING CASE #91?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. Mr. Herman presented staff report and advised that this request is part of an annexation of property located in the City of Indio. The Indio City Council has authorized the applicant to process the annexation to the City of La Quinta. The General Plan designation requested is low density residential. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff to accept the Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the General Plan amendment. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-66. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to take up Ordinance No. 186 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 18 April 16, 1991 ORDINANCE NO. 186 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA CALIFORNIA, PREZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY AS DESCRIBED IN CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 91-064, PURSUANT TO SECTION 65859 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT CODE. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 186 be?introduced on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-034 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE FROM SINGLE FAMILY 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 present staff report and advised that this General Plan amendment would designate the proposed La Quinta High School site as a major community facility. The DSUSD has conducted their environmental assessment and have adopted a negative declaration. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to approve General Plan Amendment 90-034 and to concur with the Environmental Analysis as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution 90-004. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-67. 4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91-035, CHANGE OF ZONE 91-063 AND PLOT PLAN 91-456 AND CONFIRMATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 91-187) TO AMEND GENERAL PLAN FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL; CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-2-4,000 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. Mr. Sawa presented staff report and advised that the General Plan amendment is to redesignate the property located at the northwest corner of washington and Calle Tampico from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial to provide for a BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City COuncil Minutes 19 April 16, 1991 shopping center site. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that he lives within 300 feet of the subject Site and will abstain. Mr. Sawa described the site and the proposed shopping center which will consist of a supermarket of approximately 45,700 sq. ft., a drug store of approximately 19,300 sq. ft., a number of retail shops and four pad buildings which vary in size. Access to the site will be through two driveways on each street. The driveways on Tampico will align with the new Civic Center. Parking on the proposed site complies with the City's requirements. Architectural design of the shopping center is spanish in nature plan displayed). There will be two tower structures of a maximum of 50 feet high provided on the site drawing displayed). To date, no architectural plans have been received for the pad buildings and they would be subject to future plot plan review. Conceptual landscaping plans have been submitted. The Design Review Board reviewed this project at their meeting of April 3, 19?l and recommended approval, subject to conditions that are noted in the staff report. Planning Commission also recommends approval of the General Plan amendment and Change of Zone. They approved the plot plan subject to conditions. During the hearing, one gentlemen spoke who requested that the left side of Tampico and the area between the Civic Center and the Desert Club be designated commercial. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Sawa advised that there are two entrances which are also exits and that the traffic situation has been thoroughly reviewed by the Engineering and Planning Departments and it was felt that as proposed, it would be acceptable. He added that the entrance/exit on Calle Tampico aligns with the proposed driveway of the Civic Center and will be a full turning access with signal lights and is approximately 600 feet from the intersection. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that eventually there may be a signal at that intersection, but presently there is no signal planned. In response to Council Member Franklin, Mr. Sawa advised that staff recommended that there be a 10 foot wall and it was questioned whether 10 feet was necessary. This is why the Planning Commission recommended a noise study. In response to further questions, he reviewed the parking requirements as set forth in the City Code and how the determination was made adding that employee parking is included in the parking, but noted that there will also be parking in the back. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 20 April 16, 1991 JOHN KOENIG, Koenig Companies, addressed Council advising that Koenig Companies developed village I in Indian Wells. At that time there were 2,500 people in Indian Wells and they were successful in building and leasing the project of approximately 100,000 sq. ft. The unique thing about La Quinta is that the Cove offers year around population that will help insure its' success. The major tenant is Ralph's Grocery Store which is being designed with the ability to expand. Mr. Koenig described the exterior design and further explained that they have met with the Design Review Board in regards to the sign. He then described the landscape concept. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Koenig advised that the hydrology study is still underway. Council Member Rushworth stated that this is a beautiful project and asked what the time frame is. Mr. Koenig advised that it is their intent to have working drawings submitted in a time-frame that would allow construction to begin before the end of the year and open in the fall of 1992. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AL NEWKIRK, 55-111 Firestone, President of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce advised that the Chamber of Commerce fully supports and endorses the General Plan amendment to permit this project. STEVE BRUMMEL, 50-026 Calle Rosarita, spoke in support of the project as a member of the Chamber Board and as someone who is looking forward to shopping at the center. It is a very important addition to the community and hoped the City Council would give every consideration of the requests. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for General Plan amendment 91-035 as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution 91-008. Motion carried with Council Member Bohnenberger ABSTAINING. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-68. Mr. Herman added the following changes to the Ordinance for Change of Zone that deals with the environmental. Under the title and confirmation of the Environmental Determination and under section No. 2, a Negative Declaration is hereby adopted". BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 21 April 16, 1991 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to take up Ordinance No. 187 by title and number only and waive further readings. Motion carried with Council Member Bohnenberger ABSTAINING. ORDINANCE NO. 187 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE 91- 063. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that Ordinance No. 187 be introduced as amended on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff & Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Council Member Bohnenberger MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to accept the report of the Planning Commission Action on Plot Plan 91-456. Motion carried with Council Member Bohnenberger ABSTAINING. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-69. RESOLUTION NO. 91-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF LA QUINTA. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to adopt Resolution No. 91-29 as amended to approve the General Plan Amendments 91-036, 90-034 and 91-03?. Mr. Herman advised that with the action taken on A. G. Spanos, General Plan Amendment 90-032 needs to be added to the Resolution. He presented the required language. Council Member Sniff amended his motion to add General Plan Amendment 90-032 and the language as recommended. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 22 April 16, 1991 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOT CLEANINGS/WEED ABATEMENTS AND PLACEMENT OF COSTS ON 1991/92 TAX ROLLS: a. T.P.M. HOLDINGS APN 773-264-004 $187.50 b. Albert L. Shore APN 773-264-003 $187.50 Mr. Hartung advised that all of the subject lots have been cleaned and the property owners billed accordingly. He recommended that the costs be placed on the tax rolls for collection. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION NO. 91-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to adopt Resolution No. 91-30. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Frank, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENT MARY KATE KELLY, 78565 Sagebrush, addressed Council advising that she lives within 300 feet of the retention basin for Project 91-4 and that the latest storm flooded Washington Street to the back of her house for three days. She felt that the basin is an eyesore and a safety hazard to children. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that basin is being enlarged and landscaped. COUNCIL COMMENT None CLOSED SESSION Discussion of potential pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 a) Potential de-annexation issues with Coachella Valley Parks and Recreation District, Concerns regarding Environmental Review of New Palm Springs Redevelopment Agency Project Area. Discussion of personnel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 23 April 16, 1991 Council reconvened and adjourned wit? no action being taken. Re??ectfully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JU?CLA Administrative Services Director BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:45:26AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 16-U02 1991-U02