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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1988.
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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.
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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.
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City of La Quinta, California
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