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1988 02 02 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUT'ES FEBRUARY 2, 1968 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M., Mayor Hoyle presiding, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle ABSENT: None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Kiedrowski asked that Item No. 15 be removed from the agenda and carried over. Councilman Sniff asked that Item No. 17 be removed from the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC COMMENT MEG ROBERTSON, P.O. Box 777, La Quinta, representing the La Quinta Arts Foundation addressed the Council advising that the La Quinta Arts Festival has been evaluated by the Harris Rhodes List" and has been listed as one of the top 20 art shows in the United States and among the top three in California. She believed that they have maintained a high standard of art, presentation, and ambiance. She expressed appreciation to the C. V. Recreation and Park District; City Council and City Staff for their continued support and cooperation. The 1986 Festival will be held March 4, 5 & 6. MAUREEN MENDOZA, P.O. Box 77, La Quinta, addressed the Council as the City's representative on the County Free Library Advisory Committee. She introducted Mr. Henry Whitlow, the new Librarian who will begin work with the opening of the library with 22 hours of service each week. Mrs. Mendoza then asked for Council's support and endorsement of SB 181 Keene) which is Library Construction Bond legislation. She also asked that the Council support formation of a Friends of the Library" group and start by becomming a member. She also asked that an article be placed in the City's newsletter. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 2 February 2, 1988 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY PROJECT REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that the ordinance presented provides for Commission review authority for certain commercial projects which include new construction; increase in floor area; and exterior remodel; and for certain residential projects of 25 or more units. The Co?itission action would then be transmitted to the City Council for consideration. The Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on this issue and recommends approval to the City Council. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. ORDINANCE NO. 120 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF A RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLOT PLAN REVIEW PROCESS. It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Sniff that the Council accept the environmental determination and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 120 and introduce same on first reading. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS USI?ESS SESSION 2. ADOPTION OF VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR IMPLEMENTATI? OF SAME. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that on January 19, 1988, the City Council conducted a public hearing to BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 3 February 2, 1988 consider the village Specific Plan. It was the general consensus of the Council to adopt a final version of the Plan with the Planning Commission's recommended additions, but was carried over for full Council action. SUSAN FOX, representing Smith, Peroni & Fox, consultants for the project, advised that preliminary estimate for infrastructure; parking, etc. is ten million dollars. However, these figures need to be looked at more closely and adjusted accordingly. Councilman Pena stated that his intent was to have an ad hoc committee rather than an implementation committee and asked Mr. Bradshaw to review his report. Warren Bradshaw, Economic Development Manager, stated that the people who would serve on a committee would depend on how the Council intends the committee to function and what it would do. By including expertise from outside the City, could serve to bring developers in. Councilman Pena felt that sometime in the future an ad hoc committee needs to be formed strictly to make recommendations on policy issues. Councilman Sniff stated that this community has had fifty five years of economic inertia and it has to be overcome. The challenge is to make this plan a reality. He felt a strong sense of urgency the City must move promptly and resolutely to implementation of logical solutions to our problems and needs. Many difficult decisions lie before the Council, i.e. parking districts; financing; rebuilding the infrastructure and possibly eminent domain. He stated that the plan is a conceptual outline and will probably undergo considerable modification and interpretation as the process proceeds. He supported the Plan totally. Councilman Bohnenberger stated that he shared Councilman Sniff's comments. He believed that it's going to be difficult to implement, but it has every possibility for success. It will take considerable money to implement, but the City has already committed a good portion of the costs in rebuilding the streets, storm drain facilities, curbs and gutters and water system. It's an outstanding project and he intends to give it his full commitment. RESOLUTION NO. 88-7 A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE AEEA DESIGNATED AS VILLAGE COMMERCIAL AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONS. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 4 February 2, 1988 It was moved by Councilman Pena, seconded by Councilman Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 88-7 be adopted and that staff be instructed to initiate zone changes to conform with the Specific Plan as soon as possible. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Discussion regarding Ad Hoc Committee Discussion ensued regarding the purpose and makeup of such a committee whether or it should be a blue ribbon" committee made up of people from the City and from outside the City, or an ad hoc committee which would be making recommendations to the Council regarding policy decisions made up of only residents and property owners in La Quinta. Following discussion, Council concurred on discussing the matter further in study session the first meeting in March. 3. REPORT OF SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY REGARDING BUS SHELTERS. Mr. Lee Norwine, General Manager of Sunline Transit Agency, addressed the Council and proceeded to introduce representatives of Sunrise Media who will be installing the bus shelters and representatives of General Telephone. Mr. Norwine advised that he brought a shelter for the Council to see. The Council then recessed to view the shelter. Mr. Norwine explained that the shelters will be built at no cost to the City. The utilities and maintenance are the responsibility of Sunrise Media. The revenue will be split 50/50 by the City and Sunline and cannot be less than $50 per month. There will be a telephone in each shelter with 911 access and will also be coded to place free calls that will access community events or Sunline information. BRUCE SIDEL and FRANK JONES presented a slide program and explained the shelters in detail and showed where they would be placed in the City. One would be placed on Highway 111 across fr?? the Beef and Brew and one on Highway 111 just west of Jefferson. There are twc phases with six shelters in each phase. The first phase would be completed in about six months. They provide i.?s?rance in the amount of $1,000,000 in public liability and property damage. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 5 February 2, 1988 In answer to questions by Council, Mr. Jones advised that ads not considered appropriate would not be used. Local businesses would be given first opportunity to purchase an ad and generally make up one half of the displays. Mr. Norwine advised that the lease is for ten years with a ten year option. MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Bohnenberger that the agreement be approved subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-15. 4. REPORT ON REQUEST OF ELVIRITA LEWIS FOUNDATION FOR EETENSION OF LEASE. Councilman Bohnenberger advised that Elvirita Lewis Foundation is continuing to seek another location in an existing building in the valley. He felt that the request for an extension of the lease should be dropped from the agenda and the City should continue to work with them on trying to find another location, preferably in this City. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Sniff, seconded by Councilman Pena to deny the reguest of Elvirita Lewis Foundation for an extension of their lease. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-16. Councilwoman Cox stated that the recommendation of the sub-c?inittee was that the City continue working with the foundation in trying to find a way for them to expand in this City. 5. REPORT ON REVIEW OF CITY CODE RE: CLASSIFICATION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES VALLEY PLUMBING REQUEST) Mr. Brandt advised that the Council has received a niernorandum from him regarding this issue setting forth definitions of emergency service vehicles'?. In answer to Council, Mr. Hirdler advised that there have been no more complaints about the property in question. Council expressed concern that the same issue could come up agai?. The City Attorney suggested that in order to prevent this from coming up again, that the interpretations set forth in his memorandum be adopted. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Pena that the definitions set forth in the BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 6 P*ebruary 2, 1988 City Attorney's memorandum regarding emergency service vehicles be adopted. In further response to Council, Mr. Brandt advised that the memorandum defines an emergency vehicle as being a quasi governmental vehicle that is used for emergencies and not merely for service. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-17. 6. CONSIDERATION OF TRANSF?RRING ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND PROGRAM HOME ENHANCE?ENT PROG?AM) SENIOR CENTER SITE PREPARATION. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that staff has pursued the implementation of the Home Enhancement Program using carried over funds. The City has also embarked on a program of providing a Senior Center on the site of the Civic Center. However, no funds have yet been ear marked for site preparation activities. The Council has the option of implementing the Home Enhancement program or initiating a reprogramming of those funds to a senior center site preparation project. Discussion ensued regarding the length of time it takes to process paper work through the County as this program process first began two years ago. The program is now ready to be implemented. The fact that the Senior Center is serving 300 people about 150 175 households) whereas this program would serve between 34 and 49 households was made. Following discussion, the following motions were made. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Pena that $20,000 of the Home Enhancement Program funds be allocated to the Senior Center site preparation project leaving $14,370 in the fund and if the program is successful, then more funds from next year's allocation can be added to it. Motion failed to carry with Councilwoman Cox, Councilman Sniff and Mayor Hoyle voting NO. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Sniff, seconded by Council W?r?an Cox that the City go forward with the Home Enhancement Program and authorize execution of the agreement. Motion carried with Councilmen Bohnenberger and Pena voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-18. 7. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOTS 13, 14, 15 & 16, BLOCK 211. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 7 February 2, igSB Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the city has an opportunity to purchase Lots 13, 14, 15 & 16 of Block 211 along Eisenhower for development into a mini-park. The total purchase price is $34,000. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger? seconded by Councilman Pena that the purchase of these lots be authorized and that the City Attorney and City Manager be authorized to clear all documents. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-19. In answer to Council, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that staff is working on a design for this property and a design for other properties as an alternate. 8. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO PALMER CABLEVISION CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'?. Councilman Pena abstained from this issue. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that Palmer Cablevision is asking that the cities appoint representatives to serve on a Cable Advisory Committee". Following discussion, Council concurred that citizens from the community be appointed rather than Council or staff and concurred on holding this matter over until the next meeting in order for the Council to contact people in the cormnunity who might be interested in serving on this committee. 9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING A TASK FORCE COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS ARKA TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the City of Indio has asked the City to adopt a resolution endorsing a Task Force Committee to address area transportation needs. Discussions have been going on for the past two years this resolution endorses a task force to continuing working and addressing the transportation needs as we interface between Coachella, Indio and the County. Councilman Bohnenberger fully supported the resolution stating that it formalizes a process that he and Councilwoman Cox started two years ago in an effort to bring the three cities and the county together to address convnon concerns. RESOLUTION WO. 88-8 A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, NDORSING A TASK FORCE COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS AREA TRANSPORTA??ON REQUIREMENTS. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 8 February 2, 1988 It was moved by Councilman bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Sniff that Resolution No. 88-8 be adopted. Mayor Hoyle felt that adoption of this resolution is premature in light of the joint study session with the City of Indio coming up. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohn?nberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff NOES: Mayor Hoyle ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONSENT ITEMS 10. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR REPEATER SITE. 11. APPROVAL OF JPIA CLAIMS PROCESSING PROCEDURES. 12. AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE CERTAIN STREETS DURING THE LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL. 13. AUTHORIZATION FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL BY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. 14. AUTHORIZATION FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL BY COUNCILMAN PENA. 16. APPROVAL OF REQUEST OF LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICES. 18. AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER TO ESTABLISH A MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM. 19. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 1988. 20. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER MOTION It was moved by Councilman Pena, seconded by Councilman Bohnenberger that Consent Items be approved as reco?ttnended with Items 12 and 20 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 88-9 and 88-10. Motion carried by the following vote: MI?UTE ORDER NO. 88-20 AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTA:N: None BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 city Council Minutes Page 9 February 2, 1988 17. AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE LETTER OF SUPPORT REGARDING REMOVAL OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE JURISDICTION OF ThE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT. Mayor Hoyle abstained from this matter. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that Landmark Land Co. is interested obtaining some land currently under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. There are 120 acres involved with only 9 usable acres as the remainder is mountainside, which cannot be developed. They are asking for the City?s assistance in obtaining approval for the BLM to sell it. They suggested that a letter be written to Congressman Mccandless in this regard. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that the Mayor Pro Tem be authorized to write a letter to Congressman McCandless requesting his assistance. Motion carried with Mayor Hoyle abstaining. MI?UTE ORDER NO. 88-21. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Receipt of Planning Commission Minutes of January 12, 1988. Noted and filed. b. Receipt of Community Services Commission Minutes of January 25, 1988. Noted and filed w?th Councilman Sniff noting the absence of three Commissioners. c. Report of County Free Library Advisory Committee. 1. Report of Corrifflittee Member Mendoza This report was given under Public Comment") 2. Action on SB 181 Keene) Library Construction Bond Proposal MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that the Council endorse SB 181 and place a call to the Governor's Office. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-22. Councilman Bohnenberger suggested that the Council's involvement in formation of a Friends of the Library" wait until after the opening of the library. Mayor Hoyle suggested that the Council each contribute $3.00 to go towards the membership in Friends of the Library". Council concurred on having $3 taken from their checks. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 10 February 2, 1988 STUDY SESSION ITEMS- The following items were discussed in study session on Febaury 1st. 1. Mid-Year Budget Review. 2. Presentation by Palmer Cablevision on proposed increase in rates. 3. Discussion of La Quinta Arts Foundation A. Discussion of Citys Community Service Grant Awards Program. Following discussion, the following motion was made: NOTION It was moved by Councilman Sniff, seconded by Councilman Pena that the application process be amended to fund only applicants that show their project will have a demonstrable impact on the City and residents of La Quinta and that the Chamber of Commerce and La Quinta Arts Foundation be removed from the grant program and placed under contract to be negotiated by the City Manager and approved by the City Council. Item No. 7 on the Instruction Sheet shall also be deleted. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-23. 5. Presentation by Planning Director of Public Information and Processing Procedures for the planning and Development Department. 6. Discussion of Joint Meeting with Indio City Council to Discuss matters of Mutual Concern. Council concurred on meeting with the Indio City Council in a study session either on March 29th or 30th. 7. Department Reports a. City Manager No Report b. Administrative Services Director Council discussed a memorandum requesting a policy regarding retention of tapes. Councilman Sniff was vehemently opposed to erasing the tapes, feeling that they should be retained for historical purposes and corr?menting on minutes being distilled and without emotion. Mayor Hoyle felt that they should be reta?ned for at least two years. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 11 February 2, 1988 MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Pena felt that the tapes be retained for one year and that the first five years be donated to the La Quinta Historical Society. The City Attorney noted that if it isn't determined that the tapes are to aid in the preparation of the written minutes and erased after the approval of same, then they become a public record" and must be retained for two years. Councilwoman Cox amended her motion to retain the tapes for two years as required by law under the Public Records Act. Councilman Pena did not approve the amendment. Therefore, Mayor Hoyle seconded the motion. In answer to Councilman Bohnenberger, Mrs. Juhola advised that regardless of the decision made, additional equipment is going to be needed, such as dubbing equipment for copying tapes for the public and an additional recorder for the public to use when only listening to tapes. Councilman Bohnenberger favored not retaining tapes, but giving them to the Historical Society as soon as the written minutes are approved, which does not conflict with the Public Records Act. Councilman Pena stated that his concern is with proper storage which becomes very expensive. He believed that the history of La Quinta will be well documented and preserved in one uL?r'?er or another. Councilwoman Cox and Mayor Hoyle withdrew their motion. MOTION Councilwoman Cox moved to retain the tapes only until the written minutes are approved and then give them to the La Quinta Historical Society. Councilman Pena seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Hoyle voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-24. C. Community Safety Director 1. Report Regarding Corru?ercial Vehicle Inspection Program. Mr. Hirdler advised that the Technical Committee of the Cove Communities Public Safety Commission has met and has no objections to La Quinta joining their Cor?ercial Vehicle Inspectiop Program". Their recoirnendation will be going to the C?i?nission for action. He noted that the particulars that would have to be worked out include the cost of sharing or buying in on the scales and the amount of time the scales would be BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 12 February 2, 1988 allotted to the City. He added that the cost of Sheriff's time would come out of the City?s traffic enforcement time. 2. Status Report on Carol Graham Property. Mr. Hirdler presented a status report on this property and presented pictures. He no longer considered the property to be in violation of City Code. Mr. and Mrs. Young, 77-526 Nogales, spoke to this issue believing that the property is still in violation. d. Economic Development Manager. Mr. Bradshaw presented a status report on the video which is going to be aimed in large part, to attracting commercial development. The tape will run between 8 and 11 minutes. Mr. Bradshaw advised that there is a conference coming up in Anaheim which is being co-sponsored by HUD, which is a 2-day conference in which they expect about 400 to 500 attendees. The significant part of it is a Meet the Cities" section and felt that it would be appropriate for the City to have a booth and suggested that perhaps we could share a one. Councilman Bohnenberger felt that for $150, he would like to see us sponsor our Own booth. Council concurred. e. Finance Director No report f. Planning Director No report g. Public Works Director 1. Status Report on Traffic Control Devices in the area of Eisenhower and Coachella and Consideration of Authorization to Transfer Funds for Traffic Control Devices. Mr. Reynolds advised that the traffic control devices recently approved by the Council for the area of Eisenhower and Tampico are in place with the exception of the flashing beacons. In order to install them, a budget transfer of $2,000 will be needed. NOTION It was moved by Councilman Pena, seconded by Councuwomar Cox that the budget transfer of $2,000 be approved for the flashing beacons. Motion carried on the following vote: BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 13 February 2, 1988 AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MINUTE ORDER NO. 86-25. Mr. Reynolds presented a status report on the line being run at Washington Street and Highway 111 into the stormwater channel advising that it is almost completed. ROBERT C?ARD, from the Sandbar Restaurant, addressed the matter of the street construction and flooding in front of his establishment and Mr. Kiedrowski advised that staff would check it in the morning. There being no further business, the Council adjourned to Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. Council reconvened to regular session with no action being taken and adjourned to 7:30 P.M. on Monday, February 8th to Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. Res?ctfully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:38:15AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 02-U02 1988-U02