1990 11 06 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 6, 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)
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA- Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pena announced that the City of La Quinta won Best City
Golf Cart Float in the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENT/LOT CLEANING ASSESSMENTS
FOR PLACEMENT ON 90/91 PROPERTY TAX ROLL.
a. Albert Carpenter APN 774-192-010 $150.00
b. Wayne F. Lavelle APN 774-214-024 $150.00
c. San Fernando Swap Meet APN 774-201-011 $150.00
d. Jack A. Franklin APN 774-174-016 $150.00
RESOLUTION NO. 90-80
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.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth,
that Resolution No. 90-80 be adopted. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff
and Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
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City Council Minutes 2- November 6, 1990
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF
RIVERSIDE FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS,
LIGHTING AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE.
Mr. Reynolds, advised that the County is in the process of
doing the design work and the City will do the contract
administration. The design and construction will be shared
equally by the City and County. He recommended that
Council authorize entering into the Agreement.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Reynolds responded
that he expected to get the contract plans and
specifications from the County by next week and possibly
have it on the November 16, 1990 agenda requesting
authorization to call for bids.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth to
approve entering into a Cooperative Agreement?with the
County of Riverside for Design and Construction of Traffic
Signals, Lighting and Roadway Improvements at the
Intersection of Washington Street and Miles Avenue terms as
follows: 1) The City and County will share equally in the
cost of $110,000 for design and construction; 2) County
will design the improvement and the City will perform the
contract administration and; 3) County will reimburse the
City for its share of the expenses subsequent to approval
of County's 1991-1992 fiscal year budget. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-122.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PARCELS OF LAND
FROM THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TAX COLLECTOR.
Mr. Herman, advised that the Riverside County Tax Collector
has notified the City of tax-default property in the City.
The parcels are located on Bottlebrush Drive and Avenida
Navarro. He noted that the property owner could pay the
taxes prior to sale.
Mayor Pena advised Dawn Honeywell, City Attorney, that the
property on Avenida Navarro is up the street from his house.
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Mrs. Honeywell, advised that this property would not affect
the fair market value of his property, but since it's
within the 300 feet, it was advised that Mayor Pena abstain.
Mayor Pena handed the gavel to Mayor Pro-Tern Bohnenberger.
In response to Councilman Sniff, Ron Kiedrowski, City
Manager, advised that the parcels could be used for mini
parks or as trade for other property.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-81
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.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff/Rushworth to
adopt Resolution No. 90-81. Motion carried by the
following vote.
AYES: Council Member Bohnenberger, Rushworth and Sniff
NOES: None
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pena
3. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR GOLF CART TUNNEL BENEATH
JEFFERSON STREET.
Mr. Reynolds advised that Landmark Land wishes to construct
a golf cart tunnel under Jefferson Street. The
Indemnification Agreement places responsibility for
maintenance, repair and replacement on Landmark Land and
indemnifies the City. It is recommended that Council
authorize this Agreement.
In response to Council Member Rushworth, Mr. Reynolds
advised that the tunnel i? approximately 16 feet wide.
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger
to authorize execution of the Agreement with Landmark Land
Co. for the Golf Cart Tunnel beneath Jefferson Street.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-123.
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4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF LA QUINTA FIRE BELLES FOR
CONTRIBUTION FOR REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR IN JAWS OF LIFE".
Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the original Jaws
of Life" was donated to the Fire Department by Frances
Hack. During this time it has been well used by the Fire
Department. Mr. Bohnenberger stated that he is
disappointed with the letter received from the Fire
Department stating that they don't pay to replace equipment
and wished that the City would write and express its
disappointment.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff/Bohnenberger
to support the request of the a Quinta Fire Belles for
half the replacement cost for a new motor for the Jaws of
Life' in the amount of $1,542.54 and further authorize a
transfer from the contingency fund. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-124.
5. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTEES FOR DETERMINATION
OF RECONFIRMATION OF TERMS.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there is one vacancy on the
Planning Commission and four other members that there has
been some discussion about. There are interviews taking
place on the 19th of November.
Council Member Sniff requested a comment from Mrs.
Honeywell, City Attorney, on this item for clarification.
Mrs. Honeywell advised that the Commissioners serve in the
capacity of Planning Commissioners entirely at the will of
the City Council. At anytime, those terms can be reviewed
and reappointments can be made by the Council.
Mayor Pena announced that the Council reviewed and talked
with all the Planning Commissioners and the motion before
Council is to not confirm one of the Commissioners. Mayor
Pena stated that he served the City well and has done a
good job.
Mr. Peter Zelles, P. 0. Box 766, La Quinta, stated that he
has had discussion with the City Manager and City Attorney
for the allegation that there is Conflict of Interest. Mr.
Zelles proceeded to address the Council on the alleged
Conflicts of Interest.
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MOTION It was moved by Council Members
Bohnenberger/Rushworth that Council reconfirm the
appointment of Planning Commissioners Katie Barrows, Fred
Mosher and Sue Steding. Motion carried by the following
vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-125.
AYES: Council Member Bohnenberger and Rushworth
NOES. Council Member Sniff
ABSENT: One Vacancy)
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pena
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 1990.
3 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP 25500-3 AND RELATED SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT SUNRISE DESERT PARTNERS AT PGA WEST.
4. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR 5TH ANNUAL GEM
OF THE DESERT'? 10K RUN AND 2-MILE WALK LA QUINTA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE.
5. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR DESERT BICYCLING
CLASSIC 1990.
6. APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION TO SIGN APPLICATION 90-127 TO
ALLOW ADDITIONAL SUBDIVISION SIGN FOR TRACT 24517
WILLIAMS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.
7. APPROVAL OF RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND TRACT 22982
CACTUS FLOWER WILLIAMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
8. APPROVAL OF REDUCTION OF ROUGH GRADING PERMIT *409 SECURITY
TRACT 23292 LANDMARK LAND CO.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING HYPOTHECATION OF PALMER
CABLEVISION.
10. APPROVAL OF REDUCTION IN PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS FOR
TRACT 18915 PALM ROYALE BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT.
11. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR SPORTS COMPLEX.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS WITHIN SENIOR CENTER
ACCOUNT.
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MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Bohnenberger
that Consent Calendar items 1-12 be approved as recommended
with Item No. 9 being approved by Resolution No. 90-82.
Motion Carried Unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 90-126.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Council Member Bohnenberger wished all the candidates good luck
and good fortune and reminded everyone that tomorrow is another
day and let's take the campaign signs down
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
Council Recessed to Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Council Reconvened
CLOSED SESSION
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 a) to discuss ongoing litigation with Parc La
Quinta, Indio Case No. 60168, and Potential Litigation Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54656.9 b) Mobil Gas Station at
Highway ill and Jefferson, and a Potential inverse action by the
Frederick's regarding the Obregon Gate. Discussion of
Negotiations with Transpacific Development Co. Regarding
Specific Plan 89-14 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54856.8.
Council reconvened and adjourned with no action being taken.
PNDjf:l??HubAi,t;ei:j Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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