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1988 06 07 CC Minutes! 405 LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 7, 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. a) PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Cr) Hoyle ABSENT: None Co CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT JACK ABELS, P.O. Box 1416, Board Member, C. V. Recreation and Park District advised that they are in the final stages of completing their master plan and will be holding their final public hearing tomorrow evening. He also advised that the playground equipment is now being installed at the Community Park. DAVID ERWIN, 39-700 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, advised that he was representing La Quinta Dunes and then noted that the Judge did sign an order which required the City to place this matter on this agenda. He advised the Council that there is a return date as to what action the City has taken of June 8th. He further advised the Council that his client has asked him to take any action necessary to enforce that judgement. Mr. Brandt, City Attorney, advised that the City will be filing an appeal on June 8th which will automatically stay the judgement. MARTIN BECK, member of Community Services Commission reported on the last meeting of the Commission in which Community Services Grant applications were considered and felt that it went very well there was a spirit of cooperation and compromise. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 2 June 7, 1988 COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBER BOHNENBERGER expressed appreciation to his wife for her support during the past 3 1/2 years and wished her happy birthday. COUNCIL MEMBER COX asked that the matter of hillside development be placed on the next Council Agenda for discussion. She also advised that Coachella Valley Association's Transportation Committee has been working the past four years in trying to develop a program whereby all the cities in the Coachella Valley and the County and developers could participate to eliminate existing traffic problems and prevent some of the problems we see coming with the expected growth rate. They have come up with a plan whereby the cities and the County would be asked to support a 1/2 sales tax to be directed to transportation issues in addition to a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee" TUMF) which would be borne by new development. Yesterday at CVAG, they approved the concept of asking the voters to approve a 1/2 sales tax and for some kind of fee, but a dollar figure was not put on it. There will be another meeting on June 27th which will give each agency additional time to study the impact on their individual agency. Mayor Hoyle advised that the Council will be scheduling a study session on this issue between now and June 27th. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATIONS BY LA QUINTA ASSOCIATES REGARDING 40 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD: a. CHANGE OF ZONE 88-030 CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1-12,000 TO R-l. b. TENTATIVE TRACT 22982 TO DIVIDE A 40 ACRE PARCEL INTO 144 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS. Mr. Crump presented the staff report advising that the requested change of zone from R-1-12,000 to R-1 deletes a specified minimum square footage per unit when determining density, and permits the density to range from two to four units per acre with minimum lot sizes of 7,200 square feet; however, the minimum lot size planned is 8,000 square feet. The intent of the applicant is to develop a conventional single-family detached subdivision; therefore, the Planned Development" designation is also requested to be removed. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 3 June 7, 1988 4O? The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request for Change of Zone 88-030 and Tentative Map 22982 subject to conditions. There were three letters of opposition received from Association representatives within the Bermuda Dunes area which were transmitted to the Commission. Additionally, one individual from the Bermuda Dunes Area spoke concerning the density. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, President of La Quinta Associates, Developer, a) addressed the Council and briefly reviewed the map advising that the homes will range in cost from $109,000 to $129,000. They are cy) providing three car garages and an additional garage door in the rear of the garage so that a boat or other recreational vehicle can be driven through and parked in the rear yard. All front m yards will be landscaped. She concluded that they concur with staffs recommendations. In answer to questions by Council, Ms. Williams advised that she has written to each individual who has expressed concern relating that this will be a quality development that everyone can be proud of. They hope to begin construction just as soon they can. She added that they actually have 137 lots with four of the lots for retention. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. Council Member Pena commented that the project appears to be compatible with the surrounding areas and looks good and noted the additional elevation which will provide some variety. Council Member Sniff liked the project and believed that it will fill a need for housing in this price range. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 122 be taken up. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-77. ORDINANCE NO. 122 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 88-030. It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Cox that full reading of Ordinance No. 122 be waived and same passed on first reading. Passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 4 June 7, 1988 os RESOLUTION NO. 88-39 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. 22982 TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SUBDIVISION. It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Pena that Resolution No. 88-39 be adopted including the City Engineer's recommendation on revision to Condition No. 8b(3). Passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PRESENTATIONS REPORT BY CAPTAIN LEWIS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM. Captain Lewis advised that the Riverside County Sheriffs Office have formed, for the City of La Quinta, essentially, a Police Department with an identifiable uniform and police units. Deputy Swafford ford modeled the uniform with La Quinta's badge. Additionally, the same Deputies will be assigned to La Quinta rather than rotating throughout the Department to further personalize the service. SGT. RANDALL YANKEE, P.O. Box 512, Riverside, presented a report on the Cal ID program which allows them to search a print from a crime scene against 4,000 prints on file every two seconds. Every city in Riverside County and San Bernardino County is participating in this program, the Cost of which is assessed each agency based on a proportionate amount to fund the program. The Riverside Office has had the highest identification rate in the State of California for the last five months the program has been in existence for 13 months). In the cove communities during the past year, there have been 39 burglars identified; 6 armed robbers; 3 grand thefts; 2 grand theft autos; 1 rape; 1 weapons charge and 1 homicide. Council Member Bohnenberger questioned the hit rate" and Sgt. Yankee advised that it is 27.8%, whereas in the old system it was 4% to 5%. In response to Council Member Pena, Sgt. Yankee advised that the prints on file are those who have had contact with the criminal justice system. At some point in time, perhaps prints from driver's licenses will be put into the system. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 5 June 7, 1988 LT. JAKE BOWSER, Indio Sheriff's Office, presented a statistical report on crimes against the person; property crimes; overall calls for service; etc. SGT. RON DYE, reported on the Community Service Officer CSO) program advising that the cost of a CSO is 38% that of a sworn officer and 60% 70% of all calls are the types of calls that a CSO can handle. This program provides uniformed patrol presence which has an affect on reducing crime. They also augment the City's Code Enforcement program, particularly in the area of abandoned vehicles. They are a) also serving as school resource officers and handling the In neighborhood/business watch program. CAPT. LEWIS reviewed the costs of law enforcement services advising that the current contract rate is $50.93 per hour as compared to the other lowest rate in Southern California of $52.14 in San Bernardino; Orange $54.93; Los Angeles $56.69; and San Diego $59.43. The City of La Quinta is currently contracting for 40 hours of service daily. Council Member Pena asked if there is any gang activity here and Capt. Lewis advised not, but there is evidence in other parts of the valley that some gangs from Los Angeles may be coming in and it is continually being monitored. Council Member Bohnenberger asked Capt. Lewis to provide a copy of their report to the Council. He also asked that they plot the crime rate against 1,000 population. Captain Lewis advised that the Department has a ride along" program and invited anyone interested to participate in it. A brief discussion ensued regarding carrying over Item No. 3 with Council concurring to proceed with the agenda, but moving No. 3 up to follow Written Communications". WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from La Quinta Chamber of Commerce asking to address the Council on the issue of tourism. Mr. Kiedrowski, City Manager advised that the Council has received letters from the Chamber of Commerce and Judy Vossler regarding tourism. MARK MORAN, 78-635 Bottlebrush, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council asking for a policy statement supporting tourism which will represent a significant impact on BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 6 June 7, 1988 484 the City's budget; a significant effort by the business community; and significant commitment by some of the individuals present here tonight. They are asking that the Council use a broad stroke" to send a clear message to those who bring hotels here and bring commercial businesses to the village area. Mr. Moran also thanked the Council for giving him the opportunity to serve the City on the Community Services Commission he will not be reapplying due to his commitment to the Chamber of Commerce. JUDY VOSSLER WOODARD, 46-555 Cameo Palms, La Quinta, stated that tourism is here to stay and the competition will not go away the competition that is outside the Valley. She hoped that the City will take a stand in being a leader in bringing business to this area instead of being a follower. She believed that it's important that we be aggressive and control the business that comes to this area so that we can guide our future. We've become very successful in sports events; we've made a cultural statement through the Arts Festival and Jazz Festival. She asked for the City's help, as the La Quinta Hotel and Landmark cannot support tourism alone. In answer to Council Member Pena, Mrs. Woodard advised that Landmark is again, one of the owners of the La Quinta Hotel. MARION ELLSON, 80-082 Palm Circle Dr., resident and owner of First World Travel, stated that she supports the request of the Chamber of Commerce in that tourism is the major industry in the City. It is a clean industry and is a revenue producing industry. Tourism helps to bring other businesses to the City, thereby creating employment. When we bring more tourist to the Valley, it helps our residents in being able to travel out, by creating better air service and possibly improved rail service. We also need to be looking at development of the Thermal Airport. DR. PEARL KNIGHT, P.O. Box 1543, stated that her practice has grown significantly as a result of tourism. She knew of no business that wouldn't benefit as a result of promoting tourism. TED AXE, P.O. Box 764, La Quinta, stated that as a young married couple, he and his wife are concerned about increased services in the City, which could be supported by tourism. FRED RICE, 48-780 Eisenhower, reported on the programs of the La Quinta Historical Society and advised that they are currently working on a song for La Quinta which is hoped will be sung by Julio Iglesia. He also reviewed the tour program planned for next year. He felt that it's necessary to promote the history of the City as it will sell people on La Quinta. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 7 June 7, 1988 485 BRUCE ROBINSON, Member of the Board, Chamber of Commerce, felt that the real concern is how the money is being spent and whether or not it?s getting us any results. He felt that the thing to do is follow the precedent that has been set by the Council over the past few years and make the statement on behalf of the City that we are interested in tourism and that we are going to compete for the tourist dollars, but he felt the real important thing is that the money be spent in the best way possible. Council Member Bohnenberger stated that this Valley is basically CD supported by two main industries agriculture, which provides Lf) 13,000 jobs and generates 600 million dollars each year in Y) industry in the Valley, and tourism, which employees 35,000 persons and accounts for over 2.1 billion dollars of funds within this Valley each year; therefore, we cannot underestimate the Co long-reaching impacts that tourism has upon us in this Valley. Council Member Sniff stated that he, too, is an enthusiastic supporter of the tourist industry and thinks it's clean, and profitable to us and is of almost inestimable value. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Cox that the Council go on record as strongly and enthusiastically supporting the tourist industry in La Quinta and throughout the Coachella Valley. Council Member Pena supported the motion, but felt that it should include dollars during budget consideration. Council Member Sniff agreed that the dollars need to be considered during budget consideration. Council Member Pena felt that the Council's support for tourism and the business community will be expressed and thanked every one for addressing the Council on this issue. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-78. Council Member Cox commented on the beautiful ad in Palm Springs Life Magazine and complimented whoever did it. Mr. Bradshaw advised that it was done by Economic and Community Development. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT APPLICATIONS. Mrs. Juhola, Administrative Services Director, advised that the Community Services Commission reviewed the grant applications at the meeting of May 31st and made the following recommendations: BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! 8?City Council Minutes Page 8 June 7, 1988 Desert Sands School District $1,500 Project CEASE C V. Counseling $1,000 C. V. Rec. & Park District $3,500 Desert Area Meals On Wheels $3,500 Harvest of Wellness 200 L. Q. Fire Belles $1,650 L. Q. Historical Society $2,000 L. Q. PGA West Volunteer Fire Co. $2,000 L. Q. Sports & Youth Assoc. $3,500 L. Q. Volunteer Fire Dept. $2,500 RCCADV $2,900 TOTAL $24,250 Mrs. Juhola advised that the application submitted by Desert Area Meals On Wheels has been withdrawn coordination of the program can be accomplished with existing staffing. That reduces the total recommended allocation to $20,750. Paul Rothschild, Chairman of the Community Services Commission addressed the Council stating that he felt they did a thorough job and noted that the Harvest of Wellness organization was not represented at the meeting. They believed that every application was worthwhile. In answer to questions by Council, Mr. Rothschild advised that they did consider the impact on La Quinta, which was a criteria established by the Council. Council Member Sniff complimented the Commission on a job well done. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that the recommendations of the Community Services Commission be approved with deletion of Desert Area Meals On Wheels. Sharon Koski, 54-075 Eisenhower, advised that she and the Director were both out of town the evening of the Community Services Meeting. She advised that Harvest of Wellness is a parenting agency they are required to do their program out of BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 9 June 7, 1988 an already established non-profit agency so the budgeting and staffing is done under the housing of this non-profit agency and the funds are not co-mingled with the other agency. Council Member Bohnenberger also complimented the Commission on a job well done. He suggested that in the future, applications not be accepted from other public agencies for funding from this program and that they be handled on a contract basis, including the volunteer fire company. a) Council concurred. ID Cr) Mayor Hoyle suggested that the $3,500 allocated to Meals On Wheels be transferred to the Volunteer Fire Department and that the $3,500 allocated to L. Q. Sports and Youth be eliminated and allocated elsewhere and that they depend on civic organizations i.e. Rotary Club) for funding. Council Member Bohnenberger commented that L. Sports and Youth plan to use their funds for a pitching machine which will not be used until next spring. Therefore, there is time to see if the Rotary campaign is successful or not and if it is, then these funds can be reprogrammed at that time. Regarding the $3,500 allocated to Meals On Wheels, he preferred to leave the figure at $20,750. Council concurred. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-79. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS a. City Manager In the absence of the Public Works Director, Mr. Kiedrowski introduced Jerry Coffy fy, the new Engineering Assistant. b. Administrative Services Director Mrs. Juhola advised that the Cove Improvements Newsletter was put in the mail on this date. c. Community Safety Director Mr. Hirdler advised that he has found four cities that have skateboard parks. He hoped to have a report to the Council some time next month. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 10 June 7, 1988 d. Economic Development Director r. Bradshaw advised that the revised video tape will be here Friday in time to use at the Business Outlook Conference. As of Monday, there were 250 people registered for the conference. He also advised that a group of artists from the entire Coachella Valley have joined together to try to form a co-op and he is working on trying to put them together with various local groups in an effort to have an artists co-op in the Village. Council Member Bohnenberger commented that he has heard of a City that used their housing set-aside funds to develop low cost housing and artist studio for young starving artists who could not other wise afford housing, let alone a studio so that they could practice their profession. He felt this would be worth pursuing. e. Finance Director No report. f. Planning Director Mr. Crump, Planning Director noted that the Department's Activity Report is in the Council's agenda packet. He commented that the valuation for April of $18 million $413,719 represents the highest monthly total in the City. Council Member Pena questioned the status of the traffic study to be prepared for the Dunes and Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the traffic study indicates that there will not be a problem with the entrance on Avenue 50. He has prepared a letter to Landmark which he will copy for the Council Mr. Kiedrowski added that in the first four months of this year, our building valuation is over $31 million whereas, in all of last year it was $37 million. g. Public Works Director No report. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVAL OF COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND FINANCING. Mr. Bradshaw, Economic Development Director, advised that this is a program funded by bonds issued through the County and totally administered by the County. Lending institutions have allocations under this program of low interest funds that they BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 11 June 7, 1988 491 can use for loans to qualified first-time home buyers. He added that Entry Mortgage wishes to use $1 million of their allocation in La Quinta, but it is not tied to any one particular project. Veronica Mitchell, representing ECD, advised that the bonds have already been issued and the allocation has been granted to Entry Mortgage who have asked ECD to approach the City on their behalf to have a Cooperative Agreement approved to make that allocation available to first-time home buyers in La Quinta. a) In answer to questions by Council, Ms. Mitchell advised that ID Entry Mortgage can use their allocation in any City in which the County has a Cooperation Agreement and in unincorporated area of Cr) the County. The home does not need to be a new home. A first- time home buyer is one who has not owned a home within two or m three years of the time applying for the loan and whose income level is below $40,000 annually. In order to publicize the program, they run public notices and send notices to developers and lenders. This program presents no risk to the City. One million would finance approximately ten homes. Council Member Bohnenberger referred to the first paragraph in the draft resolution and asked if that particular language is required in order to participate and Ms. Mitchell advised that it is standard language and has been reviewed by County Counsel. Mr. Brandt, City Attorney, advised that he has attempted to reach County Counsel who works on this program and has been unsuccessful; however, he has no problems with the agreement or the resolution. Dirk Rose with ECD suggested that any questions regarding the resolution be referred to County Counsel. RESOLUTION NO. 88-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, ADOPTING A HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox that Resolution No. 88-40 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes page 12 June 7, 1988 92 2. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY FOR BUS SHELTERS AND DISCUSSION OF SHELTER DESIGN; BUS STOPS; AND BUS ROUTES. Lee Norwine, Executive Director of Sunline Transit Agency, introduced Frank Jones who is with the vendor. Frank Jones, General Manager, Sunrise Media, advised that there are now two alternative designs to the bus shelter with the tile roof that was demonstrated at a Council meeting. Mr. Norwine advised that all cities will have a choice in which design they want and can mix them if they wish. Construction and placement should begin soon. Mr. Norwine also stated that they would like to see the number of stop signs on Obregon reduced similarly to Eisenhower. In conjunction with that, they are working with the City in using a proposed school bus stop on Eisenhower as one of their bus stops also. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Cox that the agreement with Sunline Transit Agency for bus shelters be approved. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-80. Council Member Pena suggested that the matter of stop signs and bus stops be referred to the Technical Traffic Committee for recommendation. Council concurred. 4. PRESENTATION OF SPEED SURVEY AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SPEEDS TO BE SET BY RESOLUTION. Mr. Kiedrowski, City Manager, advised that the process of adopting the speed survey can begin by introducing an ordinance which will allow speeds to be set by resolution action and removing them from the City Code. The result of the speed survey can be discussed at the time this ordinance is adopted. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 123 be taken up. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-81. ORDINANCE NO. 123 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 12.20, SECTION 12.20.010 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 13 June 7, 1988 493 It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that full reading of Ordinance No. 123 be waived and same passed on first reading. Passed by the following Vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None a) ID CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1988. m 2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger seconded by Council Member Sniff that Consent Items be approved as recommended with Item No. 2 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 88-82. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Planning Commission Minutes of May 10, 1988. Noted and filed. b. Community Services Commission Minutes of May 31, 1988. Noted and filed. c. C. V. Recreation and Park District. No report. STUDY SESSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Fiscal Year 1988/89 Budget. No discussion. 2. Discussion of Lot Cleaning Program. No discussion. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02 ! City Council Minutes Page 14 June 7, 1988 494 3. Discussion of Transient Occupancy Tax Bill Pending in State Legislature and Discussion of Transient Occupancy Tax Increase. Council Member Pena questioned Council's feelings about going to the voters to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax. He also questioned the time frame and Mrs. Juhola advised that it could be placed on the ballot the first meeting in August, but it would be tight the next agenda will include adoption of the resolution calling the election. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Council Member Pena advised that the Bill regulating Transient Occupancy Tax is dead for this legislative session, but could be brought up again next year. Council concurred on placing this matter on the next agenda. Mr. Kiedrowski suggested that this meeting be adjourned to a date next week to discuss the Transportation Plan and the budget and anything else that may come up. Council concurred on 7:30 P.M. June 15th. Council Member Bohnenberger referred to a letter received from Financial Commentary Glenn Richardson, requesting that the City hold a public forum for discussion of the possible formation of Cahuilla County. It came too late to be placed on this agenda and to carry it over to the next agenda will be untimely. He suggested that it be considered at this time. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox that the request of Glenn Richardson be added to this agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-83. Council Member Bohnenberger advised that the proponents of Cahuilla County have until August to obtain the required number of signatures to qualify as a ballot measure to undertake a study and suggested that the City put together a public forum on the issue. The Administrative Services Director and Chairman of the Community Services Commission were directed to schedule such a forum. At 10:50 P.M., it was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Council adjourn to Closed Session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Motion carried unanimously. Council reconvened to regular session with no action being taken. Meeting was adjourned to 7:30 P.M. on June 15, 1988. subm SAUNDRA L. JUHOL??City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:08:02PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 07-U02 1988-U02