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1991 05 07 CC Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 7, 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 Rushworth, Sniff & Mayor Pena ABSENT: Council Members Bohnenberger & Franklin It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to excuse Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin. Motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Kiedrowski asked that acceptance of Avenue 52 right-of-way be added to the agenda. Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, asked that discussion of potential pending litigation on SB2557 against the County of Riverside be added to the Closed Session Agenda. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to add Consent Calendar Item No. 8, Acceptance of Right of way for Avenue 52 and Closed Session Item Discussion of Pending Litigation SB2557/County of Riverside to the agenda noting that the items came up after the posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. LETTER FROM PALMER CABLEVISION REGARDING A COMMUNITY FORUM. Council expressed an interest in a community forum. b. LETTER FROM ROBERT FRITCH REGARDING THE COUNTY?S CENTENNIAL IN 1993. Council suggested that this matter be referred to the City?s Tenth Anniversary Committee. C. LETTER FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF COACHELLA VALLEY REQUESTING A LARGER SIGN. Mayor Pena stated that he would not be in favor of a larger sign, but it has been discussed to put in a V sign that can be seen from both directions. Mayor Pena suggested that a letter will be drafted to the Boys and Girls Club offering suggestions. Council concurred. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 2 May 7, 1991 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS REGARDING ASSESS?ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 91-1 PHASE IV OF COVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: a. Adoption of Resolution of Intention, and Appointment Kicak and Associates, Inc. as Engineer of Work and Appointing Superintendent of Streets. b. Adoption of Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Submission of Plans and Specifications for Bid. c. Adoption of Resolution Approving Report and Fixing the Time and Place of Hearing. JOE KICAK, Kicak and Associates, addressed Council and displayed a map of the proposed boundaries of Phase IV of the Cove Improvement Project Assessment District 91-1. Mr. Kicak explained that he and Mr. Reynolds discussed the area fronting Washington Street along the Singing Palms area, which has a sanitary sewer that was constructed at the time Washington Street was developed. It would be appropriate to give the property owners an option to be included within the Assessment District. The existing facility would then be considered an acquisition and the property owner would then be able to pay it off over the life of the bonds rather than the option of paying for the facility at one time at the time of connection. It is requested that the City Council in adopting their Resolution approving the Engineer's Report and fixing the time of the hearing that this area be included in the Assessment District as an acquisition. This area would then be defined as Area C. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Kicak advised that the acquisition of existing improvements to assessment district proceedings is quite common. Mr. Kicak advised that right-of-way acquisition may be necessary within the area of the District. In the past, the City has had to encroach on private property. The property owners were notified requesting their authorization for the City and/or District to make certain improvements because of the grade changes on their property. Right-of-way acquisition at the south of Westward Ho Drive, east of Jefferson will be necessary to provide for storm drain construction in order to tie into the existing channel going through the City of La Quinta. It is asked that authorization be given to acquire the right-of-way. This is included as part of the report with respect to the cost. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 3 May 7, 1991 Mr. Kicak advised that each individual schedule is identified in the report. The total estimated cost of the project is approximately $13,561,655.00. The contribution by the Coachella Valley Water District La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and the City of La Quinta is a total of $9.8 million, leaving approximately $3.74 million that is spread as assessments against the individual property owners within the District's various areas. The assessments vary within each area. The cost in the cove area is estimated at $2,000, Area B, which includes both sanitary sewer and a perimeter wall is estimated at $4,000, and Area C $3,500. Previous estimated cost have been 20% to 30% higher than actual costs. Council Member Sniff advised that property owners will have other costs to bear. If they hook up to the sewer they will have additional costs. COUNCIL RECESSED FOR 5 MINUTES MS. HONEYWELL, City Attorney advised that because Council Member Sniff's residence will be affected by the Assessment District and would have a potential Conflict of Interest in voting on this matter he will be abstaining from this issue. She added, however, his presence is counted for purposes of a quorum. RESOLUTION NO. 91-31 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO FORM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 91-1 AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. It was moved by Council Member Rushworth/Mayor Pena that Resolution No. 91-31 be adopted as amended. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Rushworth and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin ABSTAIN: Council Member Sniff RESOLUTION NO. 91-32 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 91-1 AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BID. It was moved by Council Member Rushworth/Mayor Pena that Resolution No. 9l?32 be adopted as amended. Motion carried by the following vote: BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 4 May 7, 1991 AYES: Council Member Rushworth and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin ABSTAIN: Council Member Sniff RESOLUTION NO. 91-33 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS TO PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. It was moved by Council Member Rushworth/Mayor Pena that Resolution No. 91-33 be adopted as amended. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Rushworth and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin ABSTAIN: Council Member Sniff 2. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE TO ADD A SECTION CONCERNING MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION. MR. BAKER, Principal Planner, advised that the proposed Ordinance expresses support for a vehicle registration fee increase of $2 this year and another $2 next year to support programs to reduce mobile source air pollution. The Ordinance also states that 40 cents of every dollar collected will be distributed to cities and counties that adopt this Ordinance. It also states that the City needs to establish an air quality improvement fund and the revenues gained from this source will go into this fund and be spent only on mobile source reduction programs. It is estimated that the City would collect approximately $12,000 to $14,000 per year. In response to Council Member Rushworth, Mr. Baker advised that the programs are in cooperation with the South Coast Air Quality Management District. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Honeywell advised this the City will be obligated to comply with programs required for these funds. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Baker advised that the City will be able to fund programs to keep the air clean, such as a street sweeper. Mr. Kiedrowski noted that it?s possible that cities are going to be required to participate in air quality management programs whether or not we participate in this particular program. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 5 May 7, 1991 Ms. Honeywell advised that the code section will be inserted prior to second reading. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to take up Ordinance No. 188 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 188 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD SECTION CONCERNING MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that Ordinance No. 168 be introduced on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rushworth, Sniff and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin ABSTAIN: None 3. ACCEPTANCE OF STANDARDS FOR HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS. MR. HERMAN, Planning Director, advised that the Engineering and Planning Departments have received questions regarding painting house numbers on the curbs in the Cove. A proposed standard design for house numbers is illustrated in staff report. Council expressed a desire to see samples of other colors that are visible. Mr. Herman advised that samples will be brought to the City Council Meeting on May 21, 1991. Continued until May 21, 1991. 4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 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. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to adopt Ordinance No. 186 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 6 May 7, 1991 AYES: Council Members Rushworth, Sniff and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin ABSTAIN: None 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. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to adopt Ordinance No. 187 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote.. AYES: Council Members Rushworth, Sniff and Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Bohnenberger and Franklin ABSTAIN: None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND SALARY SCHEDULE. 4. INTERIM BOND REDUCTION FOR TRACT 23268 ACACIA/TIERRA DEL SOL. 5. INTERIM REDUCTION IN SECURITY FOR TRACT 25500-2, PGA WEST. 6. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM RESERVES TO ENGINEERING BUDGET FOR SALARIES. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FOR TRACT WALL TRACT NO. 23268 MILES & ADAMS. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AVENUE 52 FROM WASHINGTON STREET TO THE WESTERLY TRACT BOUNDARY TENTATIVE TRACT 21880. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-70. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 7 May 7, 1991 STUDY SESSION ITEMS 4. DISCUSSION OF CVAG'S VISION STATEMENT FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY" THE 21ST CENTURY. Mayor Pena advised that CVAG has asked each City to review the vision statement as they see Riverside County in the 21st Century. It is an effort to bring the County and cities closer together. In response to Council Member Sniff's suggestions, Mayor Pena advised that a Committee of two can be set up to re-write or propose modifications to the statement. 3. DISCUSSION OF LIBRARY GRANT APPLICATION. Mr. Reynolds advised that the County is waiting to hear whether or not the City is going to proceed and reapply. Looking at the letter that came back from the State, it doesn't seem like correcting the discrepancies they found would be an overwhelming task. Mayor Pena advised that he would like to see the City proceed with the grant. Council concurred. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that staff will proceed and have a new application and resolution to Council by the end of June. 2. DISCUSSION OF SENIOR CENTER DESIGN. Council discussed the size and interior design of the new senior center. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that a recommendation from Council would enable staff to move forward with the project. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to proceed on a 7,000 sq.ft. Senior Center Building. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-70. 1. REVIEW OF OPERATING BUDGET, GOALS, PERSONNEL AND SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991/92. TOM GENOVESE, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the operating budget, goals, personnel and services and supplies and equipment portion of the budget for 1991/92. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 8 May 7, 1991 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 1991. b. CVAG COMMITTEE REPORTS. C. MEMORANDUM FROM PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU REGARDING A JAPANESE PUBLICATION. Council did not indicate an interest. d. REPORT OF ACTIONS OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. Mrs. Juhola advised that the Community Services Commission approved the job description for the Park & Recreation Manager and the Policy and Fee Schedule for La Quinta parks. They also made recommendations for the Community Services Grants. Since the meeting, a majority of the Commissioners have expressed dissatisfaction with the decision made and would like an opportunity to reconsider. A special meeting has been scheduled for May 16th. Mayor Pena stated that he would hope that the Commission will reconsider the criteria. Mrs. Juhola advised that May 10th at 10:00 A.M. will be the ground breaking for the child care center; following at 12:00 P.M., the senior volunteer lunch which, will be held at Palm Desert Resorter. The volunteer firemen's appreciation dinner is scheduled for May 24th. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Pena advised that Council Member Franklin came Out of surgery fine. PUBLIC COMMENT DENNIS HART, 44060 Carmen Place, addressed Council expressing his displeasure with La Quinta Highlands selling lots. Mr. Herman advised that the Planning Commission has approved the architectural style for the homes that are going to be built in that subdivision. They are consistent with what has previously been built. Mr. Hart questioned when the final paving would be completed. Mr. Reynolds advised that when the developer completes the subdivision, final paving will be completed. Bonds are in place to complete the improvements if the developer doesn't. BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02 City Council Minutes 9 May 7, 1991 RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CLOSED SESSION Discussion of potential pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 a) Coachella Valley Parks and Recreation District, Concerns Regarding Environmental Review of New Palm Springs Redevelopment Agency Project Area and Discussion of Senate Bill SB2557, Discussion of personnel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 RECESS UNTIL 7:00 RECONVENED City Clerk declared the meeting adjourned due to a lack of a quorum. Any other items left on the agenda will be held over until May 21, 1991. Res e tfully subm?ed, UNDRA L. JL Ity Clerk city of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-08-96-U01 09:52:13AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 07-U02 1991-U02