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1988 08 02 CC Minutes!L LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 2, 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, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle ABSENT: None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mayor Hoyle suggested that Item No. 6 be moved to the first public hearing. PUBLIC COMMENT FRED WOLFF, 77-227 Ensenada, addressed the Council on the matter of the press conference called by the Mayor on August 1st regarding the need for more code enforcement in the Cove. He believed that there has been significant improvement in this area and expressed his opinion that the issue was not handled properly. BOB POWLEY 52-690 Avenida Mendoza, stated that he has lived here 2 1/2 years and takes pride in his property, but other property owners in the area do not and believed that the City needs to be more aggressive in code enforcement. He also spoke to the need for more stores for the residents and a park system that creates activities for children. JOHN JAMES, 54-625 Rubio, concurred with Mr. Powley, stating that the Cove needs to be cleaned up. CAMERON MARSHMAN, 53-955 Velasco, believed that this is not a personnel matter, but rather a clean-up matter and that if the Cove was cleaned-up, we would probably get rid of 50% of the drug problem. JIM VIGLIONI, 52-162 Velasco, stated that there have been about six abatements on his block during the past year and questioned whether or not code enforcement is being followed through with on other properties that are posted. He called the City and was told that the City had no funds. He also commented on the procedure being used for lot clean-up in that lots are being stripped of all vegetation. AUDREY OSTROWSKI, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, concurred that the area needs better code enforcement. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 2 August 2, 1988 PETE ZELLES, 54-767 Obregon, stated that free speech" gives an individual the right to speak out on an issue, even if it ruffles someone 5 feathers. LINDA BUND, 54-864 Alvarado, disagreed with Mr. Wolff's statements. She believed that the Mayor was only trying to bring something that needs to be done to the public's eye. She supported his efforts. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCIL MEMBER SNIFF Commented on the issue of the press conference and code enforcement stating that he believed that some of the major issues are 1) the limited vested power of the Mayor's Office in La Quinta; 2) the working relationship between the City Manager, Mayor and City Council; 3) level and perception of the magnitude of the problem of visual blight in the cove is the City's commitment to lot cleaning and litter control sufficient he believed that it is not; 4) must recognize that there is a Municipal Election before us. He suggested that issues 2 and 3 be placed on the next study session agenda for discussion and resolution. COUNCIL MEMBER COX Concurred with much of what Cou cil Member Sniff said. Everyone agrees that there is a problem, but there are different ways to address it. She referred to the monthly activity reports and the amount of working being done by Code Enforcement and pointed out the legal process that must be adhered to. Whether or not there is a problem, she believed that it was handled wrong. COUNCIL MEMBER BOHNENBERGER Agreed with comments made by Council Member Sniff. We have two Code Enforcement Officers responsible for 27 sq. mi. which include 6500 lots in the Cove alone. During the last four years, Code Enforcement has handled 1,200 abatements. He agreed that we haven't solved our problems, but conditions are much better than they were six years ago and we should not lose site of that. COUNCIL MEMBER PENA Believed that we should stop being negative on La Quinta and start a campaign Yes on La Quinta" and encourage people to take pride in their City as you cannot legislate behavior. The City does have a Home Enhancement Program" that people have not been taking advantage of and felt that it needs more publication. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 3 August 2, 1988 MAYOR HOYLE Commented that the response to the press conference has been interesting. He pursued this matter in this way, because going through the channels didn't work. He questioned the direction the City is going with code enforcement as it appears that lots are being abated only when complaints are filed. He understood that there was a status report from staff following the press conference, but he has not seen it and felt that communications is also a problem. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENTS/LOT CLEANING ASSESSMENTS FOR PLACEMENT ON 1988/89 PROPERTY TAX ROLL a. Bank of America APN 773-124-005 $186.80 b. John & Bennett Bridge APN 774-134-007 $267.70 c. Richard Deman APN 774-073-006 $261.45 d. Richard Deman APN 774-073-005 $171.18 e. Leon Gottlieb APN 774-072-022 $282.40 f. Loyd & Maxine Irwin APN 773-254-022 $304.85 g Walter Jitner APN 774-134-016 $116.20 h. David & Sondra Loftin APN 774-294-023 $241.78 i. Daniel Margaretis APN 774-244-009 $392.35 Mr. Hirdler presented staff report advising that the lots described above have been cleaned in accordance with abatement procedures. All of the bills have been paid except for Bridge and Jitner from whom no response has been received. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 88-98 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 Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 88-98 be adopted, assessing a lien on APN 774-134-007 and APN 774-134-016. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 4 August 2, 1988 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT #23269 FOR 268 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND ADAMS AVENUE APPLICANT TRIAD PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that this matter was carried over from the July 5th meeting with three issues being unresolved 1) parkland dedication/stormwater retention; 2) tract design; 3) access to Fred Waring. He presented the developer's final design along with staff's modifications to it. It eliminates access to Fred Waring, but makes provisions for temporary access during sales. Regarding the park/retention basin, staff suggested that the Council either allow part of the park to be used as a retention basin or all of the park to be at grade. The redesign provides for better traffic circulation and lessens density along Fred Waring Drive. He also suggested that Condition No. 14 be amended to read that any dwelling within 150 feet of Fred Waring or Adams be limited to one-story not to exceed 20' in height or otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. Council Member Cox recalled that at the last meeting, the Council concurred on right-turn-in/right-turn-out on Fred Waring. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. TOM THORNBURG, P.O. Box 750, La Quinta, explained the evolution of the project. He stated that he would accept right-turn-in/right-turn-out on Fred Waring; suggested that no more than 1/2 of the park be used for retention and that the depth not be determine at this point until further calculations are done. He concurred with Condition No. 14 regarding set-backs. He also asked that his final design without staff's modifications be approved. Council Member Bohnenberger favored the new design submitted by the applicant without staff's alterations as it answers the concerns he had. Regarding the retention area, he agreed that the depth should be established after the hydrology studies are complete and that up to one half of the park to be used for retention. Regarding access, he favored a right-turn-in/ right-turn-out on Fred Waring with primary access on Adams. Regarding set-backs, he suggested that no two-story unit be allowed within 100' of either Fred Waring or Adams, which will make it consistent with has been done along Washington Street, as Adams will become a major arterial. Mayor Hoyle concurred with Council Member Bohnenberger except, he preferred staff's modification to the final design and favored having this tract connecting to the southerly tract. Council Member Cox believed that the Planning Commission should decide on set-backs. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 5 August 2, 1988 MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Condition No. 14 be re-worded as follows: Any dwelling within 100 feet of the ultimate rights-of-way of Fred Waring Drive and Adams Street shall be limited to one story, not to exceed 20 feet in height". Motion carried with Council Member Cox voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-107. RESOLUTION NO. 88-99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 23269 TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SUBDIVISION. It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 88-99 be adopted approving the developer's final design and subject to recommended conditions including Condition No. 7(b)(i). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None COUNCIL COM?ENT COUNCIL MEMBER BOHNENBERGER commented on the fact the La Quinta's first library has been opened. He also noted that last evening, K-BEST Radio through a party to celebrate their first anniversary and contributed almost $4,000 to the Senior Center Van Program from the entrance fee. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON PRE-ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS A. APPLICANT: OWENS-PARKS COMPANY; HAROLD & NANCIE PALMER; BONNIE & BEN DEVELOPMENT, INC.; RUSSELL WADE; CAROL MORTON; LEE MARTIN; TANYA ADAMS AND THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. LOCATION: 291.6 ACRES LOCATED GENERALLY WEST OF MADISON, ALONG BOTH SIDES OF AVENUE 58; ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON, EXTENDED FROM AVENUE 58 SOUTHWARD TO AVENUE 60; AND WEST OF MADISON ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 60 TO JEFFERSON EXTENSION. PRE-ZONING FROM COUNTY W-2; W-2-20; A-i-S; A-i-b; & W-2-10 TO CITY R-1; R-1-20; & W-2-20. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 6 August 2, 1988 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COUNTY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL RESERVE AND PARKS & FOREST TO CITY DESIGNATIONS OF VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 0 to 2 DU/AC); LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2 to 4 DU/AC), OPEN SPACE, AND/OR OTHER SUCH ZONES/LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. B. APPLICANT: RICK JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION AND CITY OF LA QUINTA. LOCATION: 45.64 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE, WEST OF ADAMS STREET STARLIGHT). PRE-ZONING FROM COUNTY R-1-1200 TO CITY R-1-9000. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COUNTY 2-B 2 TO 5 DU/AC) TO CITY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2 TO 4 DU/AC) AND/OR OTHER SUCH ZONES/LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. Mr. Crump presented staff's report advising that a tentative tract is expected to be submitted for single family lots in the 9,000 sq. ft. range relative to Item No. B Rick Johnson). Regarding Item No. A, he advised that it includes 16.75 acres which has not requested annexation, plus 195.6 acres owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Crump advised that no correspondence has been received relative to either annexation. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. GREG SWAJIAN, 228 La Paz, Palm Desert, representing Rick Johnson, advised that he was present to answer any questions. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Crump advised that there was a scattered" response to the mailing to surrounding property owners relative to Owens-Park, et al) and stated that he would provide that information to the Council. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Cox that Ordinance No. 126 and Ordinance No. 127 be taken up by title and number only. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 126 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PREZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY AS DESCRIBED IN CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 88-033, PURSUANT TO SECTION 65859 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT CODE. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 7 August 2, 1988 It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Cox that full reading of Ordinance No. 126 be waived and same passed on first reading. Passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 127 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PREZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY AS DESCRIBED IN CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 88-032, PURSUANT TO SECTION 65859 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT CODE. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena that full reading of Ordinance No. 127 be waived and same passed on first reading. Passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 88-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS, AND PREDESIGNATING FOR GENERAL PLAN PURPOSES CERTAIN PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO THE CITY REFERRED TO IN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE FILES NOS. 88-019 AND 88-020. It was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Resolution No. 88-100 be adopted. Passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 8 August 2, 1988 3. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF A PORTION OF EISENHOWER THE SOUTHEASTERLY 21 FEET OF EISENHOWER DRIVE BETWEEN AVENIDA FERNANDO SOUTH) AND SAN VICENTE STREET, AN EXISTING DEDICATED STREET. Mr. Reynolds, Public Works Director presented staff report advising that this action will vacate that portion of Eisenhower behind the wall. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Reynolds advised that easements have been reserved for all utilities. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 88-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF EISENHOWER DRIVE. It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Cox that Resolution No. 88-101 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED LA QUINTA MINI-PARK LOCATED AT EISENHOWER AND CALLE COLIMA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVAL OF FINAL DESIGN. Mr. Bower, Principal Planner, presented the final design of the mini-park advising that it will undergo some minor changes as the engineering process is completed. Regarding the environmental impact, a negative declaration has been prepared stating that the park will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. He added that the park is consistent with the General Plan. In response to Council, Mr. Bower advised that the park should open in early fall. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND GRANTING APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT THE MINI-PARK AT EISENHOWER STREET AND CALLE COLIMA. It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Cox that Resolution No. 102 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 9 August 2, 1968 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, presented staff report advising that the fees presented in the attached resolution were principally drawn from the Uniform Administrative Code and will bring us up to standardized fees of 1985. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 88-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Resolution No. 88-103 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None BUSINESS SESSION 1. REPORT ON COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM. Lt. Jake Bowser, with Riverside County Sheriffs Department reported on the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program advising that the main goal of the cove communities is to prevent the trucks that use Highway 74 from using City streets. The scale being used is owned by the Cove Communities it cost about $12,000. He then detailed how Officers time would be shifted around from traffic to this program if the City was to embark on it. If the City is interested in a trial, he suggested that we enter into a contract with the Cove Communities to rent the scales for a period of time. Council concurred on instructing the City Manager to discuss the possibility of renting the scales on a trial basis. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 10 August 2, 1988 2. REPORT ON COST OF NOISE STUDY ON WASHINGTON STREET ALONG MONTERO ESTATES. Mr. Reynolds, Public Works Director sent a request for proposals to four acoustical engineering firms of which only one proposal was received from the firm Gordon Bricken & Associates of Santa Ana at a cost which could range from $3,400 to $4,760. He recommended that if the Council wishes to proceed, that $5,000 be transferred from Contingencies, Account No. 4400-100-000 to Engineering, Professional and Consulting Services, Account No. 4311-111-000. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox that the contract be award to Gordon Bricken & Assoc. and that the funds be transferred as recommended. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Reynolds advised that the Acoustical Engineers would not be doing a safety study. He believed that this phase should be completed prior to proceeding with a safety study. It will take them 3 to 4 weeks to conduct the study. Council then discussed the accuracy of a study being done during the summer and concurred on having it done in September. Council Member Pena questioned the need to spend this money on a study that we already know will come back stating that the noise levels are above standards and that a wall is needed and would rather see that money go into the wall. Council Member Bohnenberger believed that it puts the City in a better legal position. Mayor Hoyle believed that the City is establishing a dangerous precedent here. It should be up to Montero Estates to do a noise study. Council Member Bohnenberger would generally agree, however, since there has been a lot of confusion over what promises were made a few years ago, he believed that we should follow through with the study. Council Members Cox and Sniff agreed. Motion carried with Council Member Pena and Mayor Hoyle voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-108. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 11 August 2, 1988 3. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT SELECTION. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that the consultant selection process for preparation of the Civic Center Master Plan has proceeded to the point where it would be appropriate to designate a committee to review proposals received and interview candidate firms. A recommendation on consultant selection would then be forwarded to City Council for final action. He recommended that the committee be composed of two Council Members; two Planning Commissioners John Walling and John Bund with Lucia Moran as alternate; City Manager, Public Works Director and Planning Director. Council Members Bohnenberger and Sniff volunteered to serve on this committee. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Pena that the Civic Center Master Plan Consultant Selection Committee be established with the members appointed as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-109. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 21 AND JULY 5, 1988. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 3. RECEIPT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF PLOT PLAN 88-394 FOR SIGN AND PARKING LOT DEVELOPMENT FOR RESTAURANT AT 78-085 AVENIDA LA FONDA APPLICANT WILLIAM WOOLSON. 4. RECEIPT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF PLOT PLAN 88-395 AND SIGN APPLICATION 88-068 LOCATION PLAZA LA QUINTA APPLICANT, HAUGAARD & ELROD. 5. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 21555 FOR ONE YEAR DENNIS FREEMAN NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAGEBRUSH AND WASHINGTON. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY PARCEL MAP NO. 23669 THORNBURG. 7. AWARD OF BID FOR EISENHOWER IMPROVEMENTS TO LOW BIDDER JAMES E. SIMON IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,736.65. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF WASHINGTON/AVENUE 50 SIGNALIZATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 87-04 ON WASHINGTON BETWEEN SIGNING PALMS DR. AND WHITEWATER RIVER AND AVENIDA MONTEZUMA BETWEEN CHIHUAHUA & DURANGO AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 12 August 2, 1988 MOTION It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Consent Items be approved as recommended with Items 2 and 5 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 88-104 and 88-105 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-110. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS a. City Manager Mr. Kiedrowski advised he is the Chairman of CVAG's Technical Advisory Committee this coming year. b. Assistant City Manager No Report c. Administrative Services Director Mrs. Juhola advised that Elvirita Lewis Foundation has given a $500 grant to the Senior Center which is undesignated funds. She also advised that at 7:30 A.M on September 13th, there will be a breakfast at the La Quinta Hotel to celebrate the completion of the stormwater facilities. c. Community Safety Director Mr. Hirdler invited the Mayor as the Emergency Council Chairman to participate in a communications drill on August 13th at 9:30 A.M.. d. Planning Director Mr. Crump advised that the General Plan study on high density residential is on track and will be on the September th agenda. He also advised that according to Wheelers Desert Letter, the City of La Quinta ranked second in building valuations for the month of June. e. Public Works Mr. Reynolds advised that the design for the permanent pumping plant at Highway ill and Washington and the Coachella/Eisenhower Signal are underway. He plans to call for bids on September 6th. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Reynolds advised that the pumping is now being done by City crews and we will attempt to recoup our cost by billing the owner of the Center. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !L City Council Minutes Page 13 August 2, 1988 MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member COX that Plaza La Quinta be billed for these costs. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-111. Mr. Brandt, City Attorney noted that this could also come under the City nuisance abatement regulations. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Reynolds advised that the County was having a problem with the design of Fred Waring/Washington intersection. He stated that he would check into it. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS a. C. V. Recreation and Park District. No report. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that he is working with the District on an agreement for maintenance of the Sports Complex. b. Desert Resort Communities Convention & Visitors Bureau. Council Member Pena advised that the Merger Committee met last week and there is talk about forming a joint powers authority and will keep the Council posted. c. Planning Commission Minutes of June 14 & July 12, 1988. Noted and filed. d. Cable Advisory Committee Minutes of July 8, 1988. Mr. Zelles advised that La Quinta is still experiencing far more outages than other communities. He suggested that the Council attend the next meeting of the Advisory Committee to add some clout. Regarding Activity Reports, Council Member Cox suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to La Quinta Hotel and Beef and Brew for their participation in the Meals on Wheels Program. STUDY SESSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee. In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Council Member Cox advised that CVAG doesn't need anything from the City until August 29th. BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02 !LCity Council Minutes Page 14 August 2, 1988 Mr. Brandt, City Attorney, advised that he will have a report prior to that date. Council concurred on discussing this matter further at the next meeting. 2. Report on Skateboard Facilities No further discussion. 3. DisCussion Regarding Hillside Development. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that staff is working on a hillside development ordinance. 4. Discussion of Model Filming Ordinance No further discussion. At 11:20 F.M., it was moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Council adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Resp)ectfull? submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUH?A, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-23-96-U01 04:15:33PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 02-U02 1988-U02