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1988 03 15 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 15, 1988 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, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle ABSENT: Council Member Cox MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena that Council Member Cox be excused. Motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Council Member Pena asked that Item No. E on the Consent Calendar be pulled and added to the Business Session. PUBLIC COMMENT MARGUERITE JANELLE, 53-405 Eisenhower Dr., addressed the Council on the matter of the proposed mini-park and expressed opposition at it being placed across the street from her house. She asked whether the elderly and people without children were considered. Council Member Bohnenberger suggested that Mr. Crump meet with her following the public hearings and explain the plan to her. CYNTHIA JANELLE, 53-405 Eisenhower Dr., stated that her concerns are the same as the previous speaker. MIKE MCWAY, 53-665 Eisenhower Dr., also spoke regarding the mini-park and felt that sidewalks or bike paths should be provided through the neighborhood to get to the park, as walking along Eisenhower can be dangerous. Mr. Kiedrowski suggested that the public Works Director discuss the proposed improvements to Mr. Mcway. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBER BOHNENBERGER expressed cudos to the Arts Foundation for a very successful Festival and expressed appreciation to the residents for giving up the park for four days. He noted that the BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 2 March 15, 1988 Jazz Festival is also coming up and the residents will be asked to give up the park again for one day. COUNCIL MEMBER PENA commended the Chamber of Commerce on a successful 10-K run over the week-end. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT 23269 APPLICATION OF VALLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT CO. TO DIVIDE 73.5 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH- WEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET INTO 180 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that the applicant, Valley Land Development Co. has submitted a Tentative Tract Map for dividing 73.5 acres located on the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Adams Street into 180 single family lots. The density is 2.51 units per acre. The minimum lot size is 10,500 sq. ft. and the average lot size is 12,00 sq. ft.. Drainage will be provided on-site with retention for a 100-year storm flow. Private streets are proposed. There will be a collector loop system connecting the entry areas to the tract. The main entry of f Fred Waring is shown as a 110' right of way with 18' wide raised median. Access to Adams is provided approximately 1,150' south of Fred Waring centerline. Pursuant to the City Code, 1.57 acres of parkland are required to be dedicated or assessed to secure an in-lieu fee. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this map subject to the recommended conditions. In answer to questions by Council, Mr. Crump advised that acceleration and deceleration lanes will be considered during the final map approval when the final engineering is approved. Phasing is not contemplated at this time. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. TOM THORNBURG, P.O. Box 750, La Quinta, Applicant, addressed the Council and reviewed the map. In response to Council, Mr. Thornburg advised that the price range will be $60,000 per lot. It is lot sales only; however, they are anticipating that a single developer may purchase up to 30 lots. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 88-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes page 3 March 15, 1988 ANALYSIS AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23269, TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena that Resolution No. 88-17 be adopted subject to the recommended conditions. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Cox 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT 23268 APPLICATION OF VALLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT CO. TO DIVIDE 46.5 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MILES AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF ADAMS STREET. Mr. Crump presented staff report advising that Valley Land Development has submitted a tentative map for 201 single family lots on the north side of Miles Avenue about 663' west of Adams Street. The density is 4.15 units per acre and the minimum lot size is 7,760 sq. ft. and the average lot size is 7,920 sq. ft.. Drainage is on-site. Public streets are proposed with a collector loop system connecting with cul-de-sacs. The main entry is shown as a 100' right of way with a 12' raised median. He noted that the same in-lieu fee for parks will apply as in the previous tract 23269). The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. TOM THORNBURG, P.O. Box 750, La Quinta, Applicant, reviewed the tract map and advised that the homes will sell for between $100,000 and $140,000. He anticipated one builder would probably build it out. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. Council Member Bohnenberger asked for clarification that this tract is medium density residential" and Mr. Crump advised that is correct. Council Member Sniff asked if it is appropriate to consider this map in light of the general plan review and amendment process. Mr. Brandt, City Attorney, advised that the Council's action was to address both medium and high density throughout the City. If we9re going to be consistent, it would be difficult to act on this at the same time we1re studying the issues throughout the City. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Sniff that in light of the on-going review of BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 4 March 15, 1988 medium and high density residential, that this matter be continued until that study is completed. Mr. Brandt suggested that it be continued to a date specific. MR. THORNBURG stated that if he could eliminate one lot, then he would be into low density. Mr. Brandt suggested continuing to the next meeting so that consideration can be given to lowering the density. Council Member Pena withdrew his motion and Council Member Sniff concurred. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Sniff that the issue of Tentative Tract 23268 be continued to April 5th. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-42. 3. PUBLIC HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENT/LOT CLEANING ASSESSMENTS FOR PLACEMENT ON 1988/89 TAX ROLLS APN Nos. 773-322-023 & 774-072-013. Mr. Hirdler, Community Safety Director advised that Assessor?s Parcel No. 773-322-023 and No. 774-072-013 have been cleared or cleaned by the City. Notices have been sent to the property owner and to date, no responses have been received. He recommended that the costs plus 25% administration fee be placed on the tax rolls following the public hearing. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 88-18 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. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Resolution No. 88-18 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from Denise Vasguez expressing appreciation for the City's assistance with her trip to the Far East. Noted and filed. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 5 March 15, 1988 BUSINESS SESSION 1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA. FRANK SPEVECAK, Redevelopment Agency Consultant, advised that the Council is being asked to adopt a Redevelopment Survey Area for study purposes, which must legally be done, prior to adopting a project area. He presented a draft resolution for Council's consideration which sets forth the survey area and directs the Planning Commission to work with the Agency in selecting a project area. RESOLUTION NO 88-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA FOR STUDY PURPOSES PURSUANT TO PART 1 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE STATE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Resolution No. No. 88-19 be adopted. Motion passed uanimously. 2. AWARD OF BID FOR WASHINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO LOW BIDDER MASSEY SAND AND ROCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $309,523.00. Mr. Reynolds, Public Works Director advised that four bids were received for the Washington Street Improvement project the lowest of which was submitted by Massey Sand and Rock in the amount of $309,523.00. The engineer's estimate was $450,000. He recommended that the bid be awarded. Council Member Bohnenberger asked if the project planned for next year which will widen Washington from the Church to Highway 111 include a frontage road along Highland Palms. Mr. Reynolds advised that the Washington Corridor Study shows that when the street section went to six lanes of moving traffic that there would be a buffer wall and frontage road along Highland Palms. He is now studying what is involved in acquiring right of way to be able to effect that frontage road. In answer to Mayor Hoyle, Mr. Reynolds advised that the money isn't there to do a landscaped median this year. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Reynolds advised that regarding the low area in front of the Church, he anticipates that the french drains'? will solve the water problem. He has reviewed the cross-sections that exists and what would exist if we raised the crown on the street and recommended that it not be done as he detailed the problems. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 6 March 15, 1988 The project will get underway after Easter and will take two months to complete. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that the bid for the Washington Street Improvement Project be award to Massey Sand and Rock in the amount of $309,523.00. Motion carried unanjmously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-43. 3. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. Mr. Hirdler, Community Safety Director advised that this is a standard agreement with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. It is a five-year agreement retro-active to July 1, 1988. It has only minor modifications from the previous agreement, i.e., there is now an accounting of Officer's time and we will be billed monthly. Mr. Brandt added that there is an earlier termination clause in it. In answer to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Hirdler advised and Mr. Harvey advised that the cost is $47.80 per hour plus mileage. The total cost for the current fiscal year will run about $800,000. Mayor Hoyle felt that we are going to have to start considering our own police department within the next few years. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that the agreement be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-44. 4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF JAZZ FESTIVAL FOR MODIFICATION OF SIGN APPLICATION. Mr. Bradshaw, Economic Development Manager, advised that the Council has received a request from the Chamber of Commerce for modification of the sign permit and street closure for the Jazz Festival. However, the request for the street closure was not received in time to place on the agenda. Mr. Brandt, City Attorney, advised that the Council can, upon a 2/3 vote determine that the need to take action on an item arose after publication of the agenda. Mr. Bradshaw advised that the east end of park will be the main focus of automobile traffic and pedestrian traffic is at Navarro making it a dangerous intersection. Therefore, they wish to move the entrance about 100' to the east so that the entrance is BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 7 March 15, 1988 in the middle of Montezuma on the block between Navarro and Bermudas. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena that this item be added to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-45. In answer to Council, Mr. Bradshaw advised that traffic will not be altered on bermudas. Traffic Officers will be strategically placed. The modification to the sign permit is to place two 3' x 5 banners instead of the originally requested 3? x 15' banners on March 16th instead of March 19th plus an additional eight 3' x 5' banners on March 19th. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena that the requests as outlined for the Jazz Festival be approved. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-46. 5. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF MERIT INCREASE FOR CITY MANAGER. Council Member Bohnenberger Mr. Kiedrowski has accomplished every objective he's had, plus some. For exemplary performance he deserves a merit increase. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena that the City Manager receive a $5,000 increase in salary. Council Member Pena felt that the City Manager has pulled together a good management team and his style of management has worked well. Council Member Sniff believed that when people perform their jobs above what is expected, they deserve to be compensated for it. Mayor Hoyle felt that $5,000 is excessive as it's almost 10%. Motion carried with Mayor Hoyle voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-47. 6. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF MERIT INCREASE FOR CITY ENGINEER. Mr. Kiedrowski stated that when we hired Mr. Reynolds we knew that we were hiring a man of many years experience and was hired at the top of the salary range and recommended that he be given a 5% increase as all employees are given at the end of six months employment effective on his 6 month anniversary date. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 8 March 15, 1988 MOTION It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by. Council Member Sniff that the City Engineer be given a 5 increase. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-48. CONSENT ITEM 6. APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS To TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 21555 DREW WRIGHT) ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND SAGEBRUSH AVENUE. Mr. Crump, Planning Director advised that the changes made in this map consists of reduction from 151 to 150 lots; combining the storm water retention/open space area; adjustment of some lot lines; and a median opening on Washington Street. These changes have been reviewed by the Public Works and Planning Departments and have not been found to be substantial changes from the original plans. However, more support information, i.e., location as it relates to existing curb cuts on the west side of Washington and preliminary design for turning pocket must be provided before Public Works can make a recommendation. Council Member Pena expressed concerned over some of the lot configurations and asked if changes in them can be made at this point. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that he has had conversations with the applicant regarding acquiring the sliver of land between his property and the Washington Street right of way which would allow him to realign some lots, but with the stipulation that additional lots would not be allowed. Council Member Pena questioned the effect of Council denial and Mr. Crump advised that the terms of the original approval would stand. Council Member Sniff stated that the lot configurations have always bothered him and did not feel they are well layed out. Nothing in the modifications have changed his mind. In response to Council, Mr. Brandt advised that the only option the Council has at this point, is to attempt to negotiate with the developer. LUCIA MORAN, Planning Commissioner stated that she shared Council?s concerns and that the Planning Commission did the best they could with what they had to work with. They did request more than one elevation for the two story units, which will nc be allowed closer than 200' from Washington Street. DENNIS FREEMAN, Applicant, stated that they also had concerr about the lot sizes, but have been able to design a house that BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 9 March 15, 1988 will fit when they're set back further than normal. They will be submitting a final map with phasing and will continue to work the lot lines if there are problems. Council Member Pena stated that he would like to see them acquire that sliver of land in order to make some adjustments in some lots. In answer to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Freeman stated that they anticipate selling for $112,000 $139,000 the homes will range from 1,600 sq. ft. to 2,200 sq. ft. Mayor Hoyle felt that irregular lots such as these add character to a neighborhood when done properly. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Mayor Hoyle that the request for modifications to Tentative Map 21555 be approved. Motion failed to carry with Council Members Pena and Sniff voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-49. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that he will discuss this issue with the applicant tomorrow to work out alternatives. CONSENT ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 1 AND MARCH 9, 1988. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 3. ADoPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING YOU'VE GOT THE POWER. REGISTER AND VOTE" PROGRAM. 4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OPPOSING ACA 27 JOHNSON) REGARDING FEES AND ASSESSMENTS. 5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GIFT OF PATRON TICKETS TO INAUGURAL LA QUINTA CLASSIC JAZZ FESTIVAL 88. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena that Consent Items 1 5 be approved as recommended with items 2, 3, 4, & 5 being adopted by RESOLUTION NOS. 88-20; 88-21; 88-22; & 88-23 respectively. Notion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-50. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Receipt of Planning Commission Minutes of February 23, 1988. Noted and filed. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 10 March 15, 1988 b. Receipt of Community Services Commission Minutes of February 29, 1988. Noted and filed. STUDY SESSION ITEMS NOTE: The Study Session agenda was discussed in study session on March 14th. 1. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR JOINT MEETING WITH INDIO CITY COUNCIL. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING CHANGE OF NAME OF AVENUE 50 TO ANDY WILLIAMS DRIVE. Council Member Pena stated that this was discussed in Study session, but would like to have a brief discussion. Mayor Hoyle felt it was an excellent idea he would like to see something other than avenues". Andy Williams is becoming a sincere ambassador for the City and would be an excellent representative. Council Member Pena felt that it would help in distinguishing us from our neighboring cities. Council Member Sniff stated that he was opposed to the idea as he could see no demonstrable value to the change. If it did have value, then he would like to see a major celebrity selected. Additionally, if it is seriously considered, then the people should have input. Council Member Bohnenberger generally supported the idea and if we're to do it, let's start with someone who lives here today and has excellent name recognition, someone who's always been a credit to the profession, greatly admired throughout the world, and he is our Honorary Mayor". He also noted that it won't change anyone's addresses. PETER ZELLES, Obregon, La Quinta, stated that both Andy Williams and Frank Capra could be honored using both Avenue 50 and Avenue 52. Discussion concluded with no action being taken. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING WASHINGTON STREET. A. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY'S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Council Member Pena advised that during study session, the Council concurred on having an open house and serving punch and cookies for the City's anniversary. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02 City Council Minutes Page 11 March 15, 1988 Mayor Hoyle stated that he was looking for something in November. Council concurred on planning something in conjunction with the Faire a La Quinta. 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING CHANGING COUNCIL MEETING DATES WITH PLANNING COMMISSION. There being no further business, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:35 P.M. upon motion by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger and carried regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and to give instructions to the City?s negotiator regarding purchase of property located east of Washington Street, north of Avenue 50 Desert Manor Tract 1, lots 50 and 102 and the sliver of land east of Washington and north of Avenue 50 pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Respectfully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-23-96-U01 10:55:49AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 15-U02 1988-U02