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1989 01 31 CC MinutesZ LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 31, 1989 Adjourned meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M., Mayor Pena presiding, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: Council Member Bosworth MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Council Member Bosworth be excused. Motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 88-1. Mr. Kiedrowski, City Manager advised that on January 17th, staff presented a proposal that called for the Redevelopment Agency to subsidize assessment district payments for Assessment District No. 88-1 from the Agency's low to moderate income housing set-aside funds. This program would be made available to persons and households in the low to moderate income categories. The program's purpose is to improve and increase the supply of affordable very low, low and moderate income housing while providing necessary infrastructure improvements utilizing assessment district funding. At the conclusion of the reports, he recommended that the Assessment Subsidy Program be approved and that he be directed to move forward and institute the activities necessary for implementation. Final approval of this program will take place through the adoption of resolutions by both the Council and the Redevelopment Agency at a future date. FRANK SPEVACEK, representing Rosenow, Spevacek Group, advised that if the Council/Agency approves this program, the material included in staff's report to Council will be mailed out to the property owners within Phase I of the Assessment District to inform them of the availability of this program. The goal is to qualify and achieve funding for all qualified families by March 13th, which is the end of the cash payment period. After that date, qualification would be on-going for the duration of the program. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 ZCity CoUncil Minutes page 2 January 31, 1989 In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Spevacek advised that in the case of rental property, both the owner and renter would have to apply and the renter would have to submit income statements and the owner would have to agree to have a covenant recorded against his property to guarantee affordable rental rates for the life of the project. Council Member Bohnenberger felt the total allowable assets should be increased from $25,000 to $100,000 if it can be done legally. Mr. Spevacek advised that there is no legal basis for the amount the Council/Agency can make that determination. Mr. Kiedrowski noted that an individual who owns more than one parcel can use the subsidy program for only one parcel. Council Member Sniff stated that he wished to proceed with the program and favored raising the asset limit to $100,000. He questioned how this program would be administered and Mr. Spevacek proceeded to detail the process. In answer to further questions by Council Member Sniff, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the program is justified in the same manner in which the Redevelopment Agency was formed. The plan adopted several years ago says that the area is prone to flooding, that it lacks street improvements, that it lacks adequate water in places and lacks sewers all of these affect housing conditions. Regarding the amount of money this pool will have in it, Mr. Specevak advised that 88/89 it will have an estimated $292,000; in 89/90 $493,000; and in 91/92 $705,000. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Spevacek and Mr. Kiedrowski advised that g" under eligibility can be removed regarding right-of-way dedication. Discussion ensued regarding rental properties with Council and Consultant concurring on sending out two application forms one for owner/occupied units and one for renter/occupied units. Regarding confidentiality of files, Mr. Spevacek advised that a limited number of people will have access to the files. Mayor Pena asked if an individual would have to continue qualifying each year, and Mr. Spevacek advised that part of the program has not yet been work out. Mr. Kiedrowski then reviewed the qualifying income categories. Regarding the determination of assets, Mr. Spevacek advised that other than using IRS forms, there is no other way to verify total assets. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 ZCity Council Minutes Page 3 January 31, 1989 With regard the on-going administration of the program, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there may need to be a full time person assigned to it either by the consultants or City staff, which can be paid for through the Assessment District. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that the City Manager be directed to move forward and institute the activities necessary for implementation of this subsidy program and that two forms be sent out one for renters and one for owners and that Item g be removed from eligibility and that the net assets under Item d be changed from $25,000 to $100,000 Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-12. 2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY BERMUDA DUNES PROPERTY OWNERS TO ANNEX TO CITY OF LA QUINTA. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the Council has received petitions signed by approximately 65 property owners north of Fred Waring requesting annexation. Additionally, staff and Council have received calls inquiring about annexation procedures. The procedure is to first ask LAFCO to establish a Sphere of Influence for the City of La Quinta to the north. Then, if property owners were willing, annexation could proceed. Two years ago, based on an agreement with Coachella, we asked LAFCO to establish a Sphere of Influence to the south and east which has been completed. About the same time, we signed an agreement with the City of India regarding a Sphere of Influence to the north. We have never asked LAFCO to make a determination based on that agreement. If the Council wishes to go forward, we should first do a survey to see how many people north of Fred Waring want to be a part of La Quinta. If the vast majority do not wish to annex, then the proceedings would cease. Council Member Sniff felt that we should proceed with a survey to get the opinion of the people. He then questioned the boundaries being discussed. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the boundaries are generally Fred Waring an the South; Avenue 38 to the north; and Jefferson on the east. There are approximately 1,500 to 2,000 residents in the area. At this time, the Mayor called on people who wished to speak. ROBERT CARIAN, 79-158 Buff Bay, Bermuda Dunes, felt that the petition represents too small a number of people to warrant an annexation study. La Quinta has enough vacant land for at least 20 years. He felt the property owners should go slow and examine other possibilities than annexation. BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 ZCity Council Minutes Page 4 January 31, 1989 DALE PENCE, 79-860 Ryan Way, Bermuda Dunes, Vice President of the Community Association and member of the newly formed Security Association believed that a majority of the members of the Community Assoc. would oppose annexation at this time. He expressed concern about the City allowing a tract to go in south of Fred Waring with lot sizes 7,500 to 8,000 whereas the lot sizes in Bermuda Dunes range from about 10,000 to 20,000. STUART CASE, 79-021 Starlight, Bermuda Dunes, President of Bermuda Dunes Country Club, advised that they are working on incorporation of the Bermuda Dunes area, east and west of Washington from Fred Waring and across Interstate 10. They don't wish to be a part of Indio or La Quinta, they wish to have their own incorporated community. He expressed dismay at the way in which the City's sewer system is being handled. BOB PHILLIPS, 78-805 Starlight, Bermuda Dunes, President of Bermuda Dunes Community Association stated that he was unaware of this annexation move until he received a call from a local newspaper. He believed that those who are in favor of this annexation are those in private interest. GEORGE CROSIER, 79-134 Starlight, Bermuda Dunes, Chairman of the Architectural Control Committee and new President of the Security Association expressed surprise that La Quinta is looking to go forward with an annexation with so few signatures. He felt that La Quinta should resolve some of their problems before annexing further. ERNIE DUNLEVIE, 42-555 Stardust, Bermuda Dunes, questioned where the proponents of this proposal are. Mr. Rick Johnson claims to own 240 acres in Bermuda Dunes; however, his review of the ownership records do not show this it must be more like 24 acres. He questioned who the Property Owners Association" are. He also questioned whether Mr. Johnson was solicited by the City to obtain these signatures. Mayor Pena advised that the Council is simply responding to a request by people to put this on the agenda, the City is not actively soliciting any annexation. CHRIS DESALVA, 52-670 Avenida Villa, stated that he read in the paper that the City would pay the costs of annexation and consultants and felt this is wrong if an area wishes to annex, they should pay the fees. He felt that the City has enough problems right now without adding to them. Council Member Bohnenberger stated that the beauty of our democracy is that one person can come before their local government, submit their ideas and be heard. Seven people have just been heard from expressing their point of view just as the 65 other people did. Petitions have been received from 65 people stating they have an interest in annexation to the City of BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 BIB] 02-13-96-U01 03:34:13PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 31-U02 1989-U02 ZCity Council Minutes Page 5 January 31, 1989 La Quinta the City didn't initiate these petitions, the Council is only responding to a request. When the City's problems are talked about, it should be recognized that the City has made a fair amount of progress during the past six years as a City. What the City is considering at this time, is the only democratic thing to do and that is to send out a survey to all the property owners and get a fair representation. Council Member Sniff supported Council Member Bohnenberger's comments, but was disappointed that none of the proponents are represented here. He supported the idea of a survey, which can be responded to by all the property owners. In response to Council Member Rushworth, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the only cost in doing a survey is postage and staff time in sending it out and tabulating the results. He added that the people he has talked to were unaware of an active movement to incorporate. If there is a process, then perhaps the Council should receive these petitions and wait a few months to see if that move materializes and if it doesn't, then we can send out a survey. Mayor Pena believed that if they are interested in forming their own City, then perhaps we should sit down and talk to them about it, and get some cost estimates, pointing out that it isn't the City's intent to push anything on the people. However, he felt that the City has some kind of responsibility to the people who submitted the petitions. Without further information, he felt the Council should receive the petitions and continue the matter. ERNIE DUNLEVIE advised that there is a definite incorporation move in Bermuda Dunes. He felt that it would be a good idea for the City to wait until that has a chance to materialize. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Rushworth, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to table this discussion for six months. Council Member Sniff suggested that the Mayor and City Manager communicate with the leadership of that area to get the pulse during these next six months. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-13. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SENIOR SKINS GAME PASSES. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Consent Item No. 1 be approved by RESOLUTION NO. 89-14. otion carried unanimously. 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