1988 05 03 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 3, 1988
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at
the hour of 7:30 PM., Mayor Hoyle presiding, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor
Hoyle
ABSENT: None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Council Member Pena noted a revised Page 8 to the Council Minutes of
April 19, 1988.
PUBLIC COMMENT
MARTIN BECK, P.O. Box 1043, La Quinta, addressed the Council
reporting on his recent attendance at a Community Services Conference
held in San Diego which was sponsored the League of California Cities
which he found to be very beneficial.
MAUREEN MENDOZA, 53-960 Alvarado, La Quinta, addressed the Council on
the formation of Friends of the Library'? advising that there will be
a meeting held at 7:00 P.M. on May 19th in the Council Chambers and
urged everyone to attend. They are hoping that the library will open
in June noting that a Chamber mixer is planned for September. She
also reported on AB 4657; AB 399 and Riverside County Measure A,
which she urged support of.
COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Cox advised that Bectel's report detailing the
Regional Transportation System costs should have been received
today. On the 6th, there will be a meeting at CVAG to share comments
with Bechtel's staff so they can formulize a final report. She then
elaborated on the meetings of the Transportation Committee that are
coming up.
CVAG's General Assembly meeting will he held June 6th.
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She then reported on the Calcog meeting she recently attended in
Monterey as a member of the Water Policy Committee in which
transportation issues as well as water issues were discussed.
Council Member Cox also reported on?the status of Colmac advising
that CVAG's Executive Committee has voted to challenge the decision
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to approve Colmac?s EIR. The goal is
to get more stringent control on what comes out of the plant and to
get the type of regulations and requirements that come out of the
South Coast Air Quality Management District rather than those that
come out of Environmental Protection Agency.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Hoyle turned the meeting over the Mayor Pro-Tern Pena as he
would be abstaining from this issue due to a conflict of interest as
his wife is employed by Landmark Land Company.
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT 23292 APPLICATION BY
LANDMARK LAND COMPANY TO DIVIDE 95.1 ACRES INTO 193 SINGLE FAMILY
LOTS AND ONE MULTI-FAMILY LOT PORTION OF DUNA LA QUINTA SPECIFIC
PLAN) BETWEEN AVENUE 50 & CALLE TAMPICO EXTENSION, AND CALLE
RONDO AND ADAMS STREET ALIGNMENT.
b. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF TECHNICAL TRAFFIC
COMMITTEE REGARDING TRAFFIC STUDY IN THE AREA OF AVENUE 50
AND PARK AVENUE.
Mr. Crump, Planning Director, presented staff report advising
that Landmark Land Company, Inc., the applicant, wishes to
subdivide 95.1 acres between Avenue 50 and Calle Tampico
extension, and Calle Rondo and Park Avenue alignment into 193
single family lots for sale and one multi-family lot. The
proposed map shows a density of 2.46 dwelling units per acre with
lot sizes averaging 9,000 sq. ft.. Lot 194 which is the
multi-family lot consists of 3.7 acres and will be developed at
10 units per acre. The development will be processed in five
phases. The development will have on-site drainage retention and
one main entrance from Park Avenue and emergency access to Calle
Rondo.
Mr. Crump then briefly reviewed the analysis of this map pointing
out that it is within the Duna La Quinta Specific Plan. With
regard to the requirement for a neighborhood park, the applicant
proposes to satisfy that condition with a park elsewhere. There
is a possibility of developing parts of the storm water system
into a lineal park.
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The Planning Commission considered this map at a public hearing
conducted on April 12th and has recommended Council approval
subject to conditions. Subsequently, the City Engineer has
reevaluated some of the street improvement conditions based upon
meetings with the developer which are contained in the staffs
report.
In answer to questions by Council, Mr. Crump advised that there
were no comments received regarding the relationship between the
location of the multi-family lot and the school. With regard to
the park, the range is five to ten acres and the subdivision
regulations give the Council the authority to determine the value
of the park land. Typically, it?s a value based on the
development site plan. Regarding perimeter landscaping within
the set-back, that area will be landscaped, but a plan has not
yet been submitted. The height of the buildings will be limited
to two stories or 35'.
Mr. Reynolds, Public Works Director, proposed a compromise with
regard to off-site improvements, to substitute putting in 3/4
width improvements on Tampico between Washington and Rondo and
put in full width improvements in the curve section of Park
Avenue that will connect to Avenue 50 across the street from
existing Park Avenue. He noted that the right of way exists. To
get this entire width improved at this time, he believed that
it's prudent to hold of f on the full width improvement of this
until such time as other developments take place. Other
developments will take place on Tampico. CVWD has plans for a
water line that will go down Tampico as well as Storm drainage
and sewers.
With regard to Lot 194, Mr. Reynolds advised that the Technical
Traffic Committee recommends that a traffic study be undertaken
to consider the possibility of signalizing the intersection of
Avenue 50 and Park Avenue as well as access to Avenue 50 from the
multi-family lot. Said study is estimated to cost $8,000 of
which Landmark Land Company has been requested to contribute
one-fourth the cost. Further, he presented a revised Condition
4C with regard to access rights from Lot 194 to Avenue 50 which
is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
In response to Council, Mr. Reynolds advised that On-site
retention represents the lakes and fairways the water will
eventually get to the storm channel. Regarding access, the main
access is on Park Avenue with an emergency access on Calle Rondo
pending the Traffic Study), which he believed to be adequate and
has been approved by the Fire Marshal. He also noted that there
is a bike path planned as part of this development in order to
avoid the Avenue 50 and Washington intersection for access from
the Cove to the school and sports complex. If access is provided
from Avenue 50, it would only be for Lot 194.
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The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN.
JOHN CURTIS, Project Engineer, addressed the Council stating that
they believe that this project meets a marketing need. All homes
will have fairway It will be completed in four
phases with phase 5, the multi-family lot. He then proceeded to
suggest some revisions to Conditions 4f; 4g; and 22c.
Then with regard to 4c, he advised that the Fire Marshall has
requested an access of f of Avenue 50 as well as the other two
proposed. Mr. Curtis then asked for consideration of that
access, pointing out that Lot 194 will result in approximately
430 trips per day on a street with a capacity when built out) of
24,000, which represents less than 2% of the traffic. He also
noted that there is a potential for 13 access points on Avenue 50
between Washington and Jefferson. Their project encompasses 550'
of frontage on Avenue 50. The land plan indicates that this
access will only serve Lot 194 and not the remainder of the tract.
Council Member Bohnenberger asked if he has reviewed the City
Engineer's proposal for Condition No. 4c language and Mr. Curtis
advised that they believe that the project should have access to
Avenue 50 and believes that they are not compromising a
restricted access road by asking for it, nor sensible design
standards. He suggested that a traffic study would demonstrate
that, but they should be able to go on without the study.
Council Member Pena asked if there are plans for a deceleration
lane and Mr. Curtis advised not.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED.
Council Member Bohnenberger noted that the applicant has agreed
with most of the conditions the major problem appears to be
4C. Because of the uniqueness and what is occurring in that
area, he would prefer the City Engineer's recommendation that a
study be undertaken to determine the appropriateness of an
alternate access.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23292, TO
ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION AND MULTI-FAMILY
LOT. CASE NO. TT 23292 LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC.
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council
Member Sniff that Resolution No. 88-32 be adopted subject to the
recommended conditions with modifications as proposed by the
applicant and including the City Engineer's revised Condition 4c.
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FURTHER DISCUSSION
In response to Council Member Pena, Mr. Crump suggested that 4d
be amended to add except as provided in 4c above??.
Council Member Bohnenberger suggested that that 4c be amended to
add that said study shall be returned to the City Council
for review upon comp1etion'?.
The Mayor re-opened the public hearing.
In response to Mr. Curtis, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there is
no intent that the traffic study be city-wide it will be
limited to the area surrounding the proposed tract in question
the affect on the sports complex; the schools; more accessibility
from the cove to the school.
Mr. Curtis then presented alternative language which Mr. Reynolds
was given for review and comment.
ROCCO BALSAMO, resident of Montero Estates, stated that this
development will affect the entire City there is a big safety
factor.
The Council recessed so that the City Engineer could review the
language presented by the applicant.
Mr. Reynolds advised for the record) that the applicant was
presented with his revised 4c yesterday. Mr. Curtis agreed to
stay with the language presented.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 88-32 carried unanimously.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by
Council Member Sniff that the City undertake the traffic study
subject of discussion in Item No. 1. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-67.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENTS/LOT CLEANING ASSESSMENTS FOR
PLACEMENT ON 1988/89 PROPERTY TAX ROLL.
a. John & Elizabeth Musich APN 617-381-013
b. John & Elizabeth Musich APN 617-381-014
c. Michael & Annie Fischer APN 617-381-016
d. Marciano Traverso APN 617-381-042
1982 Trust
Mr. Hirdler, Community Safety Director, advised that the purpose
of the hearing is to provide the Council an opportunity to hear
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and consider all public objections and protests to the report
filed with the Council. He noted that the Musich's have
submitted their payment, so they have been removed from the
resolution.
Note for the record: The Fisher's submitted full payment on
5/5/88, so they were removed from the lien process).
The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN.
There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-33
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 Cox that Resolution No. 88-33 be adopted. Motion carried
unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Letter from Hanlin and Assoc. regarding installation of block wall
along Washington Street in the area of Montero Estates.
ROCCO BALSAMO, resident of Montero Estates, addressed the Council
representing the homeowners advising that the widening of
Washington Street has created a nuisance to the homeowners with
regard to safety and noise pollution. He noted that there have
been three accidents in that area in the past month. One
automobile went through the oleanders. He asked the Council to
install a noise abatement wall for the protection of the
residents. He presented the Council with a copy of a letter from
the City dated February 1966 stating that the City undertook a
traffic study which included a noise study which the City staff
has been unable to locate.
Council Member Cox stated that she recalled the study being done.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. a1samo advised that the
City promised to build a wall at the appropriate time, which they
feel is now and that an agreement was approved, which also cannot
be located. In conclusion, he noted that La Quinta is only 1/4
developed and as it progresses, there will be more and more
traffic and noise on Washington.
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Mr. Reynolds, City Engineer, explained that in the General Plan,
there is a noise study that was diagramed which indicated that at
some point there will be a need for noise barriers. The only
area where it was specific was in the area of Highland Palms in
which it shows a frontage road and a block wall. The traffic
counts have not shown a significant increase since the County's
counts in 1980-84. Recent traffic counts taken in connection
with the Grove Project" indicate that most of the traffic
between Eisenhower and Highway ill comes from Eisenhower.
Council Member Cox advised that there was a subsequent action
with regard to the Montero end of Washington Street.
MARGARET MIELE, resident of Montero Estates advised that at the
time the study was done, she asked if the development could have
the side road back and was told no, but that the City would act.
Now, since the three lanes are open, even with markings in the
one, people are still using it.
Council Member Cox asked if lane delineators could be used to
keep vehicles out of that lane.
Council Member Pena advised that there have been some discussions
in the widening of Washington Street that when it is realigned,
there will be 5' of right of way left on the west side, which he
suggested could become a landscaped median to provide a buffer.
Council Member Bohnenberger suggested that this matter be
referred to the City Engineer for a more details on this area and
have City Staff come back with findings and recommendations.
JACK ABELS, resident of Montero Estates, advised that the present
wall is not continuous there are sections of wall and sections
of oleanders.
Council Member Sniff believed that there is a need to research
the files and find out what promises and agreements were made and
to have the City Engineer come up with means and alternatives and
funding mechanisms to do such a project and report back to the
Council in 30 days.
JACK HARDIN resident of Montero Estates, reminded the Council
that this has been an ongoing problem that is getting worse. The
noise level is beyond a healthy situation and proceeded to read a
letter he addressed to the City Council on August 27, 1987 asking
for the status of this project.
Staff was directed to research the records and come back with
findings and recommendations in 30 days.
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
a. City Manager No Report
b. Administrative Services Director No Report
C. Community Safety Director No Report
d. Economic Development Director
Mr. Bradshaw advised that he expects the video tape to be in by
the end of the week.
e. Finance Director
Mr. Harvey advised that the City has received notice from the
State Department of Finance that the City?s population is now
9,274.
Mr. Harvey presented the Council with a revised summary of funds
for the 1988/89 budget.
f. Planning Director No Report.
g. Public Works Director
Mr. Reynolds presented a status report on the Washington Street
widening project.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES
FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT EISENHOWER AND COACHELLA.
Mr. Brandt, City Attorney, presented the Council With a revised
agreement with La Quinta Golf Estates for installation of a
traffic signal at Eisenhower and Coachella Drive.
Council Member Sniff proposed some revisions to the agreement.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council
Member Bohnenberger that the agreement be approved per the
revisions as suggested by Council Member Sniff.
Council Member Pena commented that he lost the battle?' on the
signal, but that is not the issue before the Council at this time
and hoped that this agreement will benefit the City.
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Council Member Sniff stated that he was totally opposed to doing
this in this fashion, but that is not the issue before the
Council at this time, but rather the agreement, so he hoped that
the revisions are beneficial to the agreement.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-68.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LA
QUINTA GOLF ESTATES FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF
EISENHOWER.
Mr. Reynolds, Public Works Director, presented a proposed
agreement with La Quinta Golf Estates for improvements made on
Eisenhower Drive on the north and west side, which they believed
to be beyond their responsibilities, which normally might be
constructed by a developer on the other side of the street.
Therefore, they proposed that the City enter into an agreement
with them for reimbursement of those costs incurred, which are
projected to be $180,000. The reimbursement is payable at the
time of development of the property running contiguous to the
public right of way containing the improved portion of the north
and west side of Eisenhower Drive providing it will be legal to
do so.
In response to questions by Council, Mr. Brandt advised that the
City is not committed to reimbursing the funds unless we collect
them from a developer so the risk is not on the City. However,
there is a need to enact an ordinance with regard to this
process. This amount would be over and above any infrastructure
fees due on any development as it represents improvements they
would have been required to undertake at the time of development.
The costs of $180,000 will be audited prior to reimbursement.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council
Member Cox that the agreement be approved as submitted subject to
review by the City Attorney with a revision that the audit will
be performed by City. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff
voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-69.
Council Member Bohnenberger believed that this agreement lives up
to the intent of prior discussions.
Council Member Bohnenberger was excused at 10:10 P.M..
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3. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
REGARDING DESIGN OF NEIGHBORHOOD MINI-PARK.
Mr. Crump, Planning Director, reported that the design approved
by the Council on April 5th for the 2 1/2 lot mini-park was
reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 12th. They
suggested that the combination block wall/fence be replaced with
wrought iron or pool fencing painted green which would provide
less visual barrier to the interior of the park. Also,
incorporate bounds or uneven berms two or three feet high behind
the fence; a meandering sidewalk; a structural shelter instead of
the trellis; provision of tree-canopy shade on the south and west
sides.
The Community Services Commission expressed concern about
accessibility to the park; need for crosswalks; and minimal level
of parking. One Commissioner suggested a barbecue pit; more
traditional playground equipment and elimination of the second
gate on Eisenhower side).
r. Crump advised that Staff has been continuing with refinement
of the mini-park and based on the guidance of Council regarding
the Commissions' recommendations, staff will finalize the
design. The final design will come back to the Council with an
environmental evaluation and budget for final action.
Council Member Cox questioned the logic of removing the wall and
replacing with tubular fencing to create a better visual element
and then putting in two to three foot high berms. Mr. Crump
responded that the berms would not obscure observation.
Council Member Sniff felt that chain link might be better than
wrought iron as kids can get their heads caught between the
railings. Mr. Crump responded that tubular steel fencing, known
as pool fencing would be better and noted that the spacing can be
selected so that a head cannot get caught.
Council concurred that a would be getting away from the
neighborhood mini-park concept; and to not eliminate the gate on
Eisenhower; and that City Engineer will study the issue of
crosswalks.
Council Member Cox recalled that a couple of years ago, when La
Quinta Country Club ladies group) was donating money to the City
for playground equipment, the money was accepted and put into a
separate account because the park was being redone at the time.
She questioned if that money was ever used or if it's still being
held.
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Mr. Kiedrowski advised that he would have the Finance Director
check.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by
Council Member Pena that staff be directed prepare a final design
of the mini-park taking into consideration the comments made by
both the Planning Commission and Community Services COmmiSsion
with the exception of those items discussed. Motion carried
unanimously with Council Member Bohnenberger absent. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 8B-70.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH KICAK AND ASSOCIATES
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN THE COVE.
Mr. Reynolds advised that the agreement presented is with Kicak
and Associates for Assessment Engineering Services in connection
with the Cove improvements at a cost not to exceed $40,000. He
recommended that the agreement be approved.
Mr. Reynolds also noted that a newsletter is currently being
prepared and will be out soon explaining the improvement project.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by
Council Member Pena that the agreement with Kicak and Associates
for Assessment Engineering Services be approved. Motion carried
unanimously with Council Member Bohnenberger absent. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 88-71.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO FORM A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2 AND CALLING ON
INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SERVING.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA CALLING
UPON THE RESIDENTS, EXISTING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TENANTS,
AND BUSINESS PERSONS WITHIN THE PROPOSED LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT NO. 2 TO FORM A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member
Sniff that Resolution No. 88-34 be adopted. Passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger
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6. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 121.
ORDINANCE NO. 121
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ThE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY, Y
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE NO.
87-029 FROM R-3 TO C?S MICHAEL SHOVLIN, APPLICANT.
It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Sniff that full reading of Ordinance No. 121 be waived and same
adopted on second reading. Passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 19 & 22, 1988.
2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER.
3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR BOOKMOBILE.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO COACHELLA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT FOR WATERLINE PURPOSES THROUGH CITY PARK PROPERTY IN
CONNECTION WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SPORTS COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council
Member Sniff that Consent Items 1 4 be approved as recommended
with Items 2 and 3 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 88-35 and
88-36. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger
MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-7?.
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COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Planning Commission Minutes of April 12, 1988.
Noted and filed.
b. C. V. Recreation and Park District. No report.
C. Sunline Transit Agency Representative Pena.
Council Member Pena advised that the bus stop on Washington
Street at Highway 111 is being moved southerly so as not to be in
conflict with that intersection and reported that they have been
working with the City Engineer on changing bus routes in the City.
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
1. Report and Review of Fiscal Year 1988/89 Budget.
a. Review of Operations and Maintenance Budget.
No further discussion.
2. Discussion of City's North Sphere of Influence.
a. Discussion of Rick Johnson Annexation Request.
b. Further Discussion of North Sphere of Influence.
No further discussion.
3. Presentation of Pin Map Depicting Problem Intersections.
Mr. Hirdler presented pin maps of intersections in the City
showing the cause and result of each accident during 1985, 1986
and 1987. In 1984 there were 176 accidents and 104 in 1987. The
intersection of Highway 111 and Washington has the most frequent
accidents, the majority of which are speed related". Washington
and Avenue 50 had 16 accidents. The intersection of Eisenhower
and Fernando should improve with the installation of the gates.
The worst intersection in the Cove is Avenue 52 and Durango.
This map is primarily a tool for the Traffic Safety Committee to
work with.
Council Member Sniff advised that his son who has been the
Traffic Sergeant in Coachella Valley suggested that this needs to
be pursued by prioritizing intersections and determining what can
be done to eliminate the problems.
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4. Discussion of Request to Provide a Place for Skateboarding.
Mr. Hirdler presented the Council with a draft ordinance
regulating skateboarding in the C?ty and basically places them in
a transportation mode.
Mayor Hoyle recommended that the City go to the Rotary Club and
ask them to work with the City he felt that it would be a
tremendous community service project.
Council Members Cox and Sniff supported that suggestion,
commenting that there are a great many skaters in the community
so there is a need to come up with a solution rather than a
prohibition.
Council Member Pena suggested getting the kids involved in the
planning.
Council suggested that the matter be referred to the Community
Services Commission.
At 11:02 P.M., it was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by
Council Member Cox that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
/ / /
SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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