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1990 05 15 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 15, 1990 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Pena, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: None CONFIRMATION aF AGENDA Mr. Kiedrowski asked that Consideration of Request of Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Bureau for a Loan for Relocation Costs" be added to the agenda as Business Session No. 8. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Rushworth that the request of the PSDRCCVB be added as Business Session No. 8. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pena presented the following La Quinta Beautiful Awards for the month of April: MOST BEAUTIFUL: Charles & Henrietta Emigh, 54-165 Eisenhower Drive MOST IMPROVED: Nancy Krause, 54-455 Avenida Madero ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pena read a letter received from Margaret Miele regarding Frances Hack who is in the hospital. She advised that Mrs. Hack recently turned 90 years old and related the dedication she has shown to her community. She advised that Mrs. Hack is in need of blood and asked for donations of blood in her name. Mayor Pena also announced the opening of the La Quinta Boys and Girls Club this afternoon in the Community Center. PUBLIC HEARINGS- None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from Coachella Valley Mountains Trust requesting support of SB2862 regarding a Mountains Conservancy. Mr. Kiedrowski asked that this letter be noted and filed as he has not had a chance to review the funding mechanism. Noted and filed. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 City Council Minutes 2 May 15, 1990 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF STREET NAME CHANGE FOR AVENUE 50 TO ANDY WILLIAMS DRIVE AND AVENUE 52 TO FRANK CAPRA DRIVE. Mr. Herman advised that this matter was continued from the last Council meeting for consideration before a full Council. FRED WOLFF, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, expressed opposition to the proposed name changes as he saw no justification for it. He admired both individuals in question, but felt that there are many people who have worked hard for the community, such as Frances Hack. He suggested that if the Council wishes to name something after these individuals that buildings or parks be considered. FRED RICE, 48-780 Eisenhower Drive, spoke in favor of the name changes and commented on the contributions both gentlemen have made to the community noting that Frank Capra was the City's first Honorary Mayor and Andy Williams was the second Honorary Mayor. Andy Williams raised a considerable amount of money for the Boys & Girls Club and Frank Capra used to lend his films to be shown at the park on Sunday afternoons. MARK SIMON, 78-611 Highway 111, spoke in favor of the name changes as both gentlemen have done a great deal for the City. Andy Williams is directly responsible for raising $80,000 and co-chaired the La Quinta Arts Foundation fund raising program which raised over $300,000. RESOLUTION NO. 90-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE OF STREET NAMES FOR 50TH AVENUE AND 52ND AVENUE. It was moved by Council Members Rushworth/Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 90-37 be adopted. Council Member Bosworth felt that recognition should be shown to these individuals in some other way such as naming a park or a building for them. Council Member Sniff stated that many residents have given of their time for the community and without them the City would not be where it is today. Many residents have expressed dismay at the proposed name changes. If we wish to rename a street after an individual we should select a street that is indigenous to La Quinta. He suggested placing the issue on the ballot to see how the residents feel. He didn't believe that La Quinta needs to name streets after stars to gain recognition or enhance its image. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 City Council Minutes 3 May 15, 1990 Council Member Bohnenberger supported the name changes stating that both gentlemen have given immeasurable time and effort to the community. Avenues 50 and 52 were selected because they would have the least amount of disruption to the residents, as there are no residents living on those streets requiring them to go to the trouble of making name changes. This is not a new concept Avenida Serra was renamed Eisenhower Drive and 44th Avenue was renamed Fred Waring Drive. He felt the tradition of naming streets after stars creates beneficial name recognition for the Valley. Council Member Rushworth stated that when he was elected to the Council he determined to follow the wishes of the residents of the City and commented on the number of signatures in favor of the proposed name changes received from the residents. He opposed renaming Calle Tampico as was mentioned at the last Council meeting without any notice to the public. Mayor Pena favored renaming a street that is indigenous to the City and does not cross jurisdictional bounds. He admires both gentlemen in question, but does believe that Avenue 50 is not the street for a name change. He believed that to rename Tampico would bring attraction to The Village and help support the businesses. MOTION FAILED TO CARRY WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS BOSWORTH, SNIFF AND MAYOR PENA VOTING NO. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCE. Mr. Herman advised that the Community Services Commission has recommended adoption of the ordinance presented which enacts an art in public places program. The Council raised some concerns during the study session which have been typed out and given to the City Attorney. MAUREEN MENDOZA, a member of the Community Services Commission and the Committee which drafted the proposed ordinance, commented on the recognition and image the City has with regard to the arts and stressed the urgency in proceeding with adoption of this ordinance in order to avoid losing any potential funding. With regard to the City's contribution of $250,000 into a trust account, she stated that the Committee isn't as concerned about the trust as they are with some kind of fee the Council would support. Council Member Sniff felt that before the ordinance is finalized, the certainty of funding needs to be determined. He suggested a set amount each year as opposed to the trust fund. He suggested that the City Attorney be asked to finalize the ordinance for consideration at the next meeting. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 City Council Minutes 4 May 15, 1990 Regarding the point at which the developer's fees can be collected, Ms. Honeywell advised that the Council can determine at what point the fee will be collected, up the point when the building permit is issued. Regarding the City's contribution, the Council would have to make a determination each year, as they cannot commit future funding and proceeded to elaborate on a trust fund. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Bohnenberger to continue this matter to the June 5th meeting and ask the City Attorney to modify the ordinance for consideration at that time. Council Member Sniff suggested a trust fund in an amount of $200,000 since that appears to be the only reliable funding source. Regarding a question of maintenance, Mrs. Mendoza advised that when the art is the property of the City, maintenance is the City's responsibility. Council also discussed the minimum fee to be collected at $25.00 in order to eliminate a fee that doesn't cover staff time to process. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-54. 3. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH DESERT SANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING SPORTS COMPLEX. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that as a result of the Recreation District indicating that they're not interested in participating in the Sports Complex, the agreement presented is between the City and Desert Sands School District for maintenance. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the scheduling and maintenance of the concession building and restrooms, would either be assigned to a staff person or perhaps an organization as with the fields. The Recreation District is willing to continue paying the light bills. The fee for use of the facilities will be determined at a future date. The District will more than likely not charge a school organization nor the City for use of the facilities. As far the City having priority on the use, it will have to be determined and be put in the memorandum of understanding. Council Member Bohnenberger presented revised language for Item No. 10 as he believed it was awkwardly worded. The revised language states that the District will be responsible for irrigation and maintenance of the irrigation system, but with the City providing an irrigation schedule. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that it's the intent to contract out the maintenance, clipping, fertilizing, etc. to a firm and they will need some control over when irrigation will take place. The irrigation schedule needs to be clear, but allow sufficient latitude to coordinate with usage of the fields. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 City Council Minutes 5 May 15, 1990 Council Member Bohnenberger wished to see his language substituted and wished to see the time clock set around the activities. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that the agreement be approved with the proposed modification of language to Item No. 10. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-55. Mr. Kiedrowski noted that the insurance clause is going to be amended to include the City as an additional insured by anyone else using the facility. 4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF PROPERTY OWNERS NORTH OF AVENUE 58 AND WEST OF MADISON STREET TO ANNEX TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. Mr. Herman advised that a request has been received for annexation of property generally located west of Madison and north of Avenue 58. The request contains approximately 100 acres and could become a part of Annexation No. 7. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to direct City staff to go forward with this annexation as part of Annexation No. 7 at the property owners request and that the applicant pay the necessary processing fees. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-56. 5. PROGRESS REPORT BERMUDA DUNES ANNEXATION. Mr. Herman advised that there has been sufficient support to make an application to LAFCO for a Sphere of Influence amendment or we could proceed to process a Sphere amendment and annexation concurrently. The Sphere amendment would take about six months whereas processing both would take an additional six months. Mayor Pena favored processing a Sphere amendment first, which would give staff the time to receive more applications; and put more information out; and do some financial studies of the area. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger to authorize staff to submit a Sphere of Influence amendment request to LAFCO. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-57. 6. REPORT ON CITY HALL CONSTRUCTION COSTS. Mr. Kiedrowski presented the Council with some costs submitted by the architects. The cost at this point is just under 7 million as compared to 8.7 million previously. In order to reduce the costs, the building pads were reduced from 5' to 2' which saved about $306,000. Other measures taken to reduce costs include reducing the Size of the building by 15%; elimination of a building for the Chamber of Commerce; and sq. ft. cost was reduced to $1.40 along with some other minor changes. The costs BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 City Council Minutes 6 May 15, 1990 presented does not include the final landscaping of the entire site. Discussion ensued regarding the elevated building pad with Mr. Kiedrowski advising that the reason for elevating it in the beginning was only for aesthetic reasons. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Rushworth to proceed with the Civic Center design as outlined. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff voting Na. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-58. Council Member Bohnenberger asked for a report at the next study session or one after) on proposed financing of the Civic Center. Mr. Kiedrowski added that currently it appears that the Library's application for a grant is looking positive. 7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES. ORDINANCE NO. 170 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.42 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ZONING ORDINANCE). CASE NO: ZOA #89-009. Mr. Herman noted some non-substantial changes in the ordinance which takes the Council's comments regarding vegetation and wood fences into account. It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 170 be adopted on second reading as amended. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 171 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.85, LOITERING, TO TITLE 11 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 171 be adopted on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 City Council Minutes 7 May 15, 1990 8. CONSIDERATION OF RELOCATION LOAN TO PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORT COMMUNITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. Council Member Rushworth advised that it's going to cost the CVB $200,000 for relocation. Each City is being given the opportunity to participate in this loan at 10% interest for a period of four years. The alternative is to borrow from a banking institution. Discussion ensued regarding the need to know how many cities will be participating in order to know what our portion will be. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Rushworth, seconded by Mayor Pena to participate in the relocation loan to the PSDRCCVB. Council Member Sniff suggested that approval of the loan be based on a certain number of participating cities, such as five. Following discussion, Council Member Rushworth amended his motion to approve the loan in concept. Mayor Pena accepted the amendment. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-59. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 17 AND APRIL 25, 1990. 3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CALLE ESTADO ON MAY 23, 1990 FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. FOR CHAMBER MIXER. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF TWO PARCELS OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR A SEGMENT OF NEW AVENUE 52 BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET AND THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF TRACT 24890. 5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EISENHOWER DRIVE AND CALLE COLIMA A 4-WAY STOP. 6. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 24208 AND APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WILLIAMS LA QUINTA II SOUTH OF CACTUS FLOWER ON DUNE PALMS ROAD. 7. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP 25187 THORNBURG NORTHEAST OF SAGEBRUSH AND NORTHWEST OF EVACUATION CHANNEL. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON PLOT PLAN 89-417 AMENDMENT #1 AMENDMENT TO PLOT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX RESTAURANT & OFFICE) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET WEST OF WASHINGTON ST. APPLICANT: T. S. ENTERPRISES. 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APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPING ON JEFFERSON STREET FROM HIGHWAY ill TO WESTWARD HO DRIVE AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS. 15. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WASHINGTON STREET WIDENING FROM HIGHWAY ill TO SOUTH OF HIGHLAND PALMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that Consent Items 1 through 15 be approved as recommended with Items 3 and 5 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 90-37 90-38 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-60. COUNCIL COMMENT COUNCIL MEMBER SNIFF asked if there is something that can be done about dust control on property that is being developed, as it's a health and safety problem. He would like to see the developer be required to either keep the ground watered down or a cover crop planted or in some other way to make an effort to keep the dust down. Mr. Reynolds advised that currently, the City's regulations require posting of securities for dust control. There is a stage, where they can't do it because they're still moving dirt. He added that with the kinds of winds we've been having, it's impossible to keep the dirt down with water wagons. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the City currently has about 1,000 acres opened up as do other communities around the valley and it's difficult to keep it compacted when the developer is working it. He added that there has been an abnormal amount of wind this year. PUBLIC COMMENT TOM FREEMAN, Emergency Services Coordinator for Riverside County advised that he and Mr. Hirdler have been working on the City's annex to the multi-hazard function plan. A draft has been completed which is being submitted to the County Fire Department for review and revision and then to the City Council the first part of July. 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The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:00 P.M. pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss ongoing litigation Kirkwood vs City of La Quinta; Parc La Quinta vs City of La Quinta; and Burkett Property Eminent Domain action Indio Case No. 60203; and potential land acquisition on an 18 acre parcel for park purposes on the corner of Adams and Westward Ho pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. The Council reconvened to regular session with no action being taken. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respe?tfully submitted, UNDRA L. JUHOLAt City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 09:09:57AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 15-U02 1990-U02