1990 10 02 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 1990
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to
order at the hour of 7:00 P.M., Mayor Pena presiding, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff &
Mayor Pena
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
Mayor Pena requested a moment of silence in honor of Community
Services Commissioner Martin Beck who passed away September 25,
1990.
Council Member Sniff addressed Mrs. Beck & Family and the City
Council as follows:
La Quinta has lost a thoughtful, compassionate, articulate,
and passionate man. A Champion of worthy causes. A friend
to and protector of our children. A loving father and
husband. When Martin saw darkness he sought to illuminate
it. When Martin saw a problem he sought to solve it. When
Martin saw a need, he sought to fill it. In many ways
Martin Beck was a special man. Unique. Endowed with those
qualities that set him above the ordinary and will make him
truly unforgettable. Martin's legacy to us is one of
love. Love of Country, love of community, love of friends
and love of family.
Following Mayor Pena's thoughts, Council Member Sniff in honor
of Martin Beck, suggested the City Council get involved with a
program to aid needy children. He asked that this suggestion be
discussed at an upcoming Study Session, and then if deemed
worthy be forwarded to the Community Services Commission for
their review and suggestions.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mrs. Honeywell, City Attorney, added Closed Session Item
potential litigation regarding a Mobil Oil Station on the corner
of Highway 111 and Jefferson.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger that
Potential Litigation re: Mobil Oil Station on Corner of Highway
111 and Jefferson be placed on the Closed Session. Motion
carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 106.
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City Council Minutes 2 October 2, 1990
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Abels, P. 0. Box 1468, commended the Council on all of the
Public Improvements being made in the City. He also voiced his
unhappiness with the Council for excusing Council Member
Bosworth as the Council should have 5 active members.
Mayor Pena stated that in regards to the absent Council seat,
the seat has been vacated due to the operation of law. The
Council will have a report later by the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT 26139 TO
DIVIDE TRACT 21643 INTO 37 RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 601 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON 81 ACRES WITHIN
PGA WEST APPLICANT: SUNRISE DESERT PARTNERS.
Mr. Kiedrowski asked that the Public Hearing on Tract 26139
be continued.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff
that public hearing on Tentative Tract 26139 be continued
to October 16, 1990. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 90-107.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT 26251 FOR SUBDIVISION
OF 3.3 ACRES INTO TWO SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR CUSTOM ESTATE
HOMESITES +1/4 MILES NORTHWEST OF THE AVENIDA FERNANDO AND
AVENIDA OBREGON INTERSECTION APPLICANT: LANDMARK LAND CO.
Mr. Herman displayed a map illustrating Map 26251. Mr.
Herman advised that this is part of the old specific plan,
previously approved in 1981 by Riverside County.
On September 11, 1990 the La Quinta Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council approve Tract 26251.
Mayor Pena questioned the elevation of the land.
Forrest Haag, Landmark Land Company, responded that the
average elevation is 85 feet.
Council questioned the elevation of the nearest flat land.
Mr. Haag responded with 50 feet.
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The sites to be developed will allow for terrace homesites
into the hillside. Landmark is asking for an exception to
the 17 foot height limitation, based on a volume ceiling.
Mr. Herman advised that the request is to subdivide 3.3
acres into 2 single family lots for detached custom homes
within the La Quinta Cove Golf Club Specific Plan, which
was originally approved in 1975.
The Planning Commission has recommended approval and
concurrence with the Environmental Determination subject to
the recommended conditions.
In response to questions by Council, Forrest Haag,
representing Landmark Land Co., advised that the elevation
is between 85' 100'. He noted that terraced homesites
will be built minimizing the grade impact.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
No one wished to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
AND GRANTING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
26251 TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A RESIDENTIAL LAND SALES
SUBDIVISION.
It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff that
Resolution No. 90-74 be adopted. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff &
Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-33 AND CHANGES
OF ZONE 90-060 & 90-61 PREANNEXATION ZONING FOR 2
ANNEXATION REQUESTS.
Mr. Herman requested that this item be continued until
October 16, 1990.
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City Council Minutes 4 October 2, 1990
MOTION- It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff
that the public hearing on General Plan Amendment 90-33 and
change of zone 90-60 & 90-61 be continued to October 16,
1990. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-108.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. CORRESPONDENCE FROM NO ON 128 THE HAYDEN INITIATIVE".
RESOLUTION NO. 90-75
RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 128, ENTITLED THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1990.
It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff that
Resolution No. 90-75 opposed to Proposition 128 be
adopted.
Council Member Rushworth believed this item should not be
considered by the City Council, as it is not a matter for City
Council to take a position on and should be retired without
prejudice.
Council Member Bohnenberger responded that it is important for
the City to take a stand on this Proposition. It could be
potentially costly and damaging to our State and felt that
citizens of La Quinta look to the City Council as a leadership
roll.
Council Member Sniff concurred.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Bohnenberger, Sniff & Mayor Pena
NOES: Council Member Rushworth
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
ABSTAIN: None
b. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM LUCIA MORAN FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
Mrs. Juhola stated that a letter of resignation from Lucia
Moran from the Planning Commission effective September 21,
1990 has been received.
Mayor Pena requested the vacancy be put on the next Study
Session Agenda.
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City Council Minutes 5 October 2, 1990
BUSINESS SESSION
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO RECEIVE
PROPOSALS FOR PARK DESIGN SERVICES AT COMMUNITY PARK NORTH.
Mr. Kiedrowski recommend that staff be authorized to
request proposals for design services for the park in the
north part of the City.
Council Member Rushworth questioned whether there are any
services of the Parks & Recreation District that we can use
in conjunction with this project.
In response to Council Member Rushworth, Mr. Kiedrowski
advised that to his knowledge they do not have anyone on
their staff who is in the park design business. C.V. Parks
& Recreation hired a firm to do their master plan.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth
that staff be authorized to receive proposals for the park
design services for the Community Park North. Motion
carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-109.
2. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD.
Mr. Kiedrowski recommended that Saundra Juhola,
Administrative Services Director be the Representative to
the Riverside County Library Advisory Board on an interim
appointment.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff
to appoint Saundra Juhola as the Representative to the
Riverside County Library Advisory Board on an interim
basis. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-110
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES.
ORDINANCE NO. 180
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES?
RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
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It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth that
Ordinance No. 180 be adopted on second reading. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff &
Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2.06 OF THE CITY CODE
REGARDING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the draft ordinance presented
eliminates the restriction on the number of terms that an
individual can serve on the Cities Boards & Commissions.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger
to take up Ordinance No. 161 by title and number only and
that further reading be waived. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 181 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
2.06 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger
to introduce Ordinance No. 181 on first reading. Motion
carried unanimously:
Council Member Sniff wished to see some type of limitation
on the number of consecutive terms served. The City needs
to have some additional latitude, and recommended to the
Council that no member of a Board or Commission will serve
more than three consecutive full terms.
Council Member Bohnenberger did not see a need for adding
it.
Council Member Rushworth stated that the first sentence in
Item B, *?Any member of a board or commission of this City
may be removed from office at any time with or without
cause, by a majority vote of the City Council?' would take
care of any problems.
Mayor Pena questioned whether the Council can request
members of Boards & Commissions to be registered voters.
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City Council Minutes 7 October 2, 1990
In response to Mayor Pena, Dawn Honeywell, City Attorney
stated that the Council can impose any qualifications they
wish.
AYES: Council Member Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff &
Mayor Pena
NOES. None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1990.
3. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH SUNSHINE LANDSCAPE
FOR MAINTENANCE OF AVENUE 54/MADISON MEDIANS.
4. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AMENDED
COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT URBAN COUNTIES PROGRAM.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff
that Consent Calendar Items 1-4 be approved as recommend.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-111.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
c. Mrs. Juhola, Administrative Services Director, stated for
the record that the Council seat held by Joyce Bosworth is
now vacant by operation of law, specifically Government
Code Section 36513. A letter will be sent to Mrs. Bosworth
on 10/3/90.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
1. REPORT AND UPDATE OF LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Continued to October 15, 1990 Study Session
2. DISCUSSION OF RE-FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE.
Continued to October 15, 1990 Study Session
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3. DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised it is too late to order for the 1990
Christmas Season, but if Council wishes, staff will budget
decorations for the 1991 Christmas Season.
Council Member Bohnenberger suggested money be budgeted for
next year. Christmas Banners in the Downtown village area
would bring more interest to the City.
In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Kiedrowski
stated that Staff would bring back a proposal to Council in
the Spring of 1991.
Mayor Pena suggested that the City set aside money for a
Christmas tree for this year.
Item continued to October 15, 1990 Study Session.
4. REPORT AND UP-DATE ON CHILD CARE PROGRAM.
Mr. Jerry Hundt, Director, YMCA, updated Council on the
Survey that was given to Businesses & Schools in La Quinta
and of the con?truction progress of the YMCA Center. Mr.
Hundt estimated that the YMCA Day Care Center will be in
operation January/February 1991.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised Council that the City Attorney is
working on a draft Lease Agreement with the YMCA.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a. CVAG COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Bohnenberger advised that CVAG'S
Transportation Committee has recommended to the Executive
Committee that a prioritization study be done for the use
of Measure A funds on major arterials and secondary roads.
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Council Member Bohnenberger also advised that he attended a
Regional Airport Committee meeting made up of the Agencies
that signed Redevelopment Agency Agreements with the City
of Palm Springs for Airport Funds. Palm Springs was asked
to meet with this committee to discuss long term funding
for the Airport and improvements needed. Mr. Smoot
indicated that with all the funding they currently have in
place, Palm Springs Airport needs $1,000,000.OO per year
from the Redevelopment Agencies in order to have a Bond
Issue. This will make it possible to put in the new
terminal facility to allow the airport to bring in heavier
airplanes, which will increase the amount of traffic at the
airport, and the number of tourist coming into the valley.
One of the ideas mentioned at the meeting today was that
since the airport directly affects tourism in the valley
and contributes to the Transient Occupancy Tax that is
collected from hotels, that a portion of the existing TOT
go toward long term funding of the Airport. This would
amount to about one half of one percent. Of existing or
increased amount.)
Council Member Bohnenberger asked for input from the
Council. He added that the other cities were in support of
the concept.
Mayor Pena asked that Council Members contact Council
Member Bohnenberger during the week with their comments.
Council Member Sniff questioned if the half a percent from
the Transient Occupancy Tax would have to go before the
voters.
Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the County
increased it's TOT without going to a vote.
Mrs. Honeywell responded that she would research this.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8.23 P.M., the Council adjourned to Closed Session under
Government Code 54956.9(a) to discuss on going litigation for
Parc La Quinta, Indio Case No. 60188 and Eminent Domain,
Burkett, Indio Case No. 60203. Government Code 54956.9(b)
potential litigation, Bernard Debonne and Mobil Oil Station.
Government Code 54957 discussion of personnel. Negotiation
discussion with Transpacific Development Co. regarding Specific
Plan 89-14 Government Code 54956.8. No discussion of a Conflict
of Interest.
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Council reconvened and adjourned with no action being taken.
Res?ctful1y submitted,
L. JUHO?i?jC1 ty Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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