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1990 02 20 CC MinutesD LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1990 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena 9:00 P.M. ABSENT: Council Member Bosworth MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger to excuse Council Member Bosworth and Mayor Pena. Motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger asked that Business Session Item No. 1 be considered following the Consent Calendar in the hopes that Mayor Pena will join the meeting by that time. Mr. Kiedrowski asked that Business Session No. 4 be removed from the agenda and that Consent Item No. 6 be moved to Business Session No. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS- None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOT CLEANING/WEED ABATEMENTS AND PLACEMENT OF COSTS ON 1990/91 TAX ROLLS: a. Josephine Bartoli APN 773-223-020 $150.00 Estate of b. California Castles, Inc. APN 774-163-007 $150.00 C. California Castles, Inc. APN 774-163-008 $150.00 d. Frank & Lou Ellen Ficke APN 774-243-013 $150.00 e. C. Hunt APN 769-141-004 $375.00 f. La Quinta APN 773-078-023 $150.00 g. La Quinta Ranchos APN 773-223-022 $150.00 h. San Fernando Airport Corp. APN 773-061-010 $150.00 Mr. Hirdler advised that all of the subject lots have been cleaned and property owners advised of this public hearing to place the costs on the tax rolls. To date, C. Hunt and La Quinta Ranchos have paid, so he asked that they be removed from the resolution. The Mayor Pro Tem declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 DCity Council Minutes Page 2 February 20, 1990 RESOLUTION NO. 90-9 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. It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Rushworth that Resolution No. 90-9 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from Boy Scouts of America requesting funding assistance for Scout-O-Rama to be held at Truman School on March 24, 1990. DONNA KOZIOL, 54-275 Ave. Martinez, addressed the Council representing the Boy Scouts and explained the Scout-O-Rama and the events that will take place. They are asking for the City's assistance in the cost of a banner; a patch; City lapel pins; proclamations from all Mayors in the Valley and the Mayor's attendance as Honorary Scout Master MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that the City of La Quinta indicate their support for Scouting here in La Quinta by issuing a City proclamation of support and welcome and that we provide City lapel pins for all participants; $500 for a La Quinta Scout-O-Rama patch; and that the City provide a banner and a flag and that Mayor Pena participate as requested. Following discussion regarding costs, Council Members Sniff /Rushworth amended their motion to read that $1,250 be allocated from the Contingency Account to fund the patch, banner and pins. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-14. b. Letter from City of Palm Desert regarding cost of bronze emblem for the National Scenic Preservation Area sign. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that Mayor Buford Crites, in representing the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Santa Rosa Mountains National Scenic Area is asking the cities which have participated and supported the creation of the new National Scenic Preservation Area to contribute a bronze emblem to place on the sign which will be erected at the entrance to the Scenic Area. The cost is estimated at between $1l0-$201. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Rushworth/Sniff that $200 be allocated from the Contingency Account for the National Scenic Preservation Area Sign. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-15. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 D City Council Minutes Page 3 February 20, 1990 BUSINESS SESSION 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH GRUEN ASSOCIATES FOR CIVIC CENTER DESIGN SERVICES. Mr. Kiedrowski recommended that the agreement presented be approved subject to final approval by the City Attorney. Council Member Sniff questioned what reimbursables are and Mr. Reynolds advised that they are normally, the cost of reproducing documents; travel; and other minor expenses. In further response to Council, Ms. Brady, Deputy City Attorney advised that the firm has reviewed the agreement and there is a question concerning one of the attachments and Ms. Honeywell is going to be speaking to Gruen Assoc. regarding the compensation. The full text of the agreement is as reviewed by Ms. Honeywell and has been approved. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Rushworth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bohnenberger that the agreement with gruen Assoc. be approved subject to final approval by the City Attorney. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-16. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH URBAN STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA AND HIGHWAY 111. Mr. Kiedrowski recommended that a contract be entered into with Urban Strategies for economic development work in The Village and along Highway 111. Completing the Highway 111 Specific Plan and marketing would be two of the significant items. He noted that this company was referred to us by the City of Rancho Mirage, as they did an exceptional job on the triangle. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that this firm will primarily be assisting staff. Any written reports regarding commercial proposals may or may not be presented to the Council as they may not be public documents. Ms. Brady, agreed that if the information relates to negotiations on acquisition of property or terms and conditions on a redevelopment transaction, then that information is confidential until it is complete. It would be available to the Council in discussing the terms and conditions for disposition of a development agreement. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 DCity Council Minutes Page 4 February 20, 1990 MOTION It was moved by Council Members Rushworth/Sniff that the City Manager be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents for consultant services with Urban strategies with the appropriation of $20,000 from the Contingency Fund. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-17. Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger asked for a report at a study session in about two months to explore how we could possibly expand their services if things are working out. 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO PROCESS ANNEXATION OF 1.6 ACRES LOCATED AT THE END OF VISTA GRANDE ADJACENT TO THE STORM CHANNEL. Mr. Kiedrowski advised Cherokee Homes has requested that the land in question which is presently within the City Limits of Indio be annexed to La Quinta. They have approached Indio and they have agreed to de-annexation. Council Member Rushworth asked if there will be any restrictions on building on this land and Mr. Herman advised that he has not seen a site plan, but he should be able to subdivide and build homes. Both sides of the storm channel are lined and he has access to a public road. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that the request of Cherokee Homes for annexation of 1.6 acres in Indio to the City of La Quinta be referred to the Planning Commission for processing. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-18. 6. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PARCELS OF LAND FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the City has been informed of a sale of tax-defaulted property within the City. Two parcels at the northwest corner of Avenida Martinez and Calle Madrid may be of use in the future for a possible mini-park. If the Council wishes to purchase them, a resolution of interest is required. One parcel is $5,000 and one is $10,000. Ms. Brady noted that the resolution submitted needs to have language included stating that the City objects to the public sale of these parcels. RESOLUTION NO. 90-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PARCELS OF LAND FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 DCity Council Minutes Page 5 February 20, 1990 It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that Resolution No. 90-10 be adopted as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES. ORDINANCE NO. 165 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADO?TING RIVERSIDE COUNTY'S ORDINANCE NO. 682 REGARDING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE WELL DRILLING ACTIVITIES BY REFERENCE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that Ordinance No. 165 be adopted on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Bosworth, Mayor Pena 8. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT NO. 24230 LAKE LA QUINTA AND APPROVAL OF RELATED AGREEMENTS. Mr. Reynolds advised that this agreement is different from the standard subdivision agreement, in that there are provisions for future reimbursement agreements with the developer. The Developer has agreed to build Washington Street, one south-bound lane from their entrance to Avenue 48 in connection with our project to widen Washington St. They have also agreed to widen Washington at the 5-acre homestead property and provide the complete improvements to Avenue 47 between Washington Street and Adams with future reimbursement from Washington Square. They have also agreed to improve the Washington/Avenue 47 intersection. We will condition these future agreements with the Developer, that if they're legally possible to proceed with a term of 10 years. Council Member Bohnenberger asked that if the adjoining parcels don't develop, does the City have any obligation to pay the costs and Mr. Reynolds advised not. Council Member Sniff questioned why Avenue 48 is so low and Mr. Reynolds advised that it is low for drainage considerations for both The Pyramids and Lake La Quinta. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Rushworth/Sniff that Final Tract No. 24230 and related agreements be approved. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.90-19. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 DCity Council Minutes Page 6 February 20, 1990 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 1990. 3. ACTIONS REGARDING 1990 LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL: A. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF STREETS. B. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE. 4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LANDMARK LAND CO. GOLF VOUCHERS TO BE USED DURING 1990 CALENDAR YEAR FOR PROMOTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY MANAGER. 5. APPROVAL OF WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE 1990 RED CROSS TRIATHLON AT LAKE CAHUILLA. 6. MOVED TO BUSINESS SESSION NO. 8. 7. APPROVAL OF MID-YEAR PERSONNEL REVIEW AND CHANGES. 8. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION FOR FRED WARING DRIVE AND WASHINGTON SIGNAL AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS. 9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RIVERSIDE COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 89-036 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL. 10. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION FOR CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES. 11. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT NO. 25500-1 AND RELATED AGREEMENTS SUNRISE AT PGA WEST. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that Consent Calendar Items 1 through 11 be approved as recommended with Items 3, 4 and 9 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 90-11, 90-12 AND 90-13 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-20. COUNCIL COMMENT- None PUBLIC COMMENT- None Council recessed and reconvened to hear Department Reports. Council concurred on a a Saturday joint Study Session with the Planning Commission. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 DCity Council Minutes Page 7 February 20, 1990 Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the Council will be receiving a report on Program the second meeting in March. He then reported on the amount of funds available in that program for Senior Center construction noting that thought needs to be given to the size of the Center. The funds available would build about 3,000 sq. ft., unless the City wishes to add to it. Mr. Genovese presented the monthly financial statement and Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger asked that the second study session in March be scheduled for a major budget review. Mrs. Juhola advised that the Senior Center exhibit babys layette) in the Date Festival won first prize. Mr. Hirdler advised that Spring Clean-Up is March 31st. Mr. Herman advised that Annexation No. 5 has been submitted to LAFCO. Mr. Reynolds advised that the Cove Mini-Park is completed, but we are experiencing problems with vandalism. Phase II is way-ahead of schedule should be completed in April or May. Phase III is scheduled for public hearing on May 22nd. Council Member Sniff advised that he has had complaints about barking dogs. Mr. Hirdler explained the difficulty in enforcing that matter. 1. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS RELATING TO A SPECIAL TAX FOR UPGRADING FIRE PROTECTION, RESCUE/PARAMEDIC SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICE ISSUES: a. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 5, 1990. b. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH PRIORITIES FOR BALLOT ARGUMENTS. c. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS. d. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE DETERMINING AND PROPOSING A SPECIAL TAX FOR UPGRADING FIRE PROTECTION, RESCUE/PARAMEDIC SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICE ISSUES. Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger advised that this is a continued discussion from the last meeting. Council had asked for more information, so he suggested that the information and testimony be presented and that the matter be carried over to March 6th for a decision when a full Council is present. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 DCity Council Minutes Page 8 February 20, 1990 Mr. Hirdler presented different scenarios for funding one that is based upon the fire tax only and one that includes the Redevelopment Agency pass-through. He also presented a breakdown of fire budgets for fire services throughout the valley and a revised man-power implementation plan. In order to implement Scenario I, $100 per parcel would be required: Under Scenario II, using RDA Pass-Through, $80.00 per parcel would be required. He believed that the cap put before the voters should be $120.00 to allow for future inflation. The actual amount and level of service would be determined after the election in a public hearing. Mr. Hirdler advised that if passed, it would come under fiscal review every April to determine if funds are available to further implement the plan. He then reviewed the services provided and costs of other Departments in comparison to what is being planned here. Mayor Pro Tem Bohnenberger questioned the consequences if this election is not called. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there are two issues to respond to requests for paramedic functions; and additional manning of fire stations to ultimately 3-man firefighter/paramedics. Council Member Sniff asked what would happen if the firefighter/paramedics are handling a fire and a medic call comes in. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that it would be up to the Commander to make the determination. Either, another Engineer Company would take over the fire suppression and they would leave the scene; or, he talked to Mr. Neuman about joining the Cove Community system and in doing so, that second call would be handled by a mutual aid agreement. He didn't believe that joining with them would cost additional money, noting that there is no buy-in fee. Council Member Sniff asked if these costs could be absorbed by the General Fund, if there is no ballot measure and Mr. Kiedrowskj advised that the Council would have to determine how to fund it, the General Fund could be used. Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger felt that one of the important issues is that the County has stated that they can no longer provide the basic level of service we have today for the amount they are currently collecting from the City through property taxes and they will have to pass those additional costs onto us, which will have to come out of General Fund Revenues without this election. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02 DCity Council Minutes Page 9 February 20, 1990 Council Member Sniff asked if the commercial charges and vacant property charges have been re-evaluated. Ms. Brady advised that the law states that the ordinance submitted for voter approval shall specify the amount of each of the special taxes; and the special taxes shall be levied on a parcel class of improvement to property or use of property basis or combination thereof. So we are not limited to a per parcel assessment as long as we have a factual report, for instance indicating that commercial property requires a higher level of protection and paramedic services versus a residential parcel, they could be required to carry a higher weight. Mr. Hirdler explained the commercial rates advising that Vons would be paying $800 per year as opposed to $120 for a residence. Council Member Sniff questioned the fairness in charging an inexpensive home the same as an expensive one questioning whether or not it should be based on assessed valuation. Mr. Brown with the County Fire commented that the level of service provided is the same regardless of the cost of the dwelling. Mr. Hirdler also noted that 80% of all responses are medical aids, which have nothing to do with a persons income level. In further response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Hirdler advised that a person, under the current plan would be transported for no charge to the base hospital, which would be the one nearest. Mayor Pena joined the meeting at 9:00 P.M. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that this matter be continued to March 6th. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-21. Council adjourned to closed session at 9.08 P.M. pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9 a) to discuss litigation in particular: City of Indio/Indio Case No. 57496 and for real property negotiations and possible acquisition of parcels of property adjacent to Black Gold Station, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 of Block 122 and concerning real property located at 47-250 Washington St. regarding possible acquisition by eminent domain pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. There being no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned upon motion by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Rushworth and carried. Respectfully submitted, tc. SAUNDRA L. JUHOL?4 City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-13-96-U01 08:42:30AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 20-U02 1990-U02