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1988 12 06 CC Minutes! LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 1988 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M., Mayor Pena presiding, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Kiedrowski, City Manager requested that Item No. 5 on the Consent Calendar be removed and that Item No. 6 on the Business Session agenda be removed. PUBLIC COMMENT ANN YOUNG, President of La Quinta Cove Association, P.O. Box 1384, read a letter she has sent to Mr. Crump, Planning Director regarding the need for regulations relative to fences type and placement of; and material that can be used in order to make the cove more aesthetic. FRED WOLFF, 77-227 Ensenada, congratulated all Cf the newly elected Council Members and Mayor stating that the citizens of La Quinta chose well. He hoped that when they listen to people who are speaking for the community, that they will make sure that they have a representation behind them. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS- None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON ON CHANGE OF ZONE 88-036 AND CONCURRENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 88-102: APPLICATION BY T & S DEVELOPMENT, INC. for change of zone from R-3-4000 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) TO CPS SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 AND SOUTH OF THE WHITEWATER CHANNEL BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET AND ADAMS STREET. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, presented staff report advising that the proposal submitted by T & S Development is to change the zoning for an approximate 55 acre site from R-3-4000 to C-P-S in conformance with the General Plan Plan Land Use Map. The property is located west of Adams Street and north of Highway 111, approximately 600 feet east of Washington Street, and south of the Whitewater Storm Channel. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 2 December 6, 1988 The Planning Commission recommends approval of the zone change and concurrence with the Environmental Analysis. JOHN CURTS, Vice President of Planning and Development for T & S Development, 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, addressed the Council advising that they concur with the recommended findings and conditions. In response to questions by Council, Mr. Curts advised that they plan a mixed-use commercial project including offices, retail and entertainment. They plan to begin construction of Phase I within 12 months. The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that the Council concur with Environmental Assessment #88-102 by adopting a Negative Declaration. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-152. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to take up Ordinance No. 132 by title and number only and that further reading be waived. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 132 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 88-036 T & S DEVELOPMENT, INC.) It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that Ordinance No. 132 be introduced on first reading. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from Boys and Girls Club of La Quinta Regarding Former Desert Club Facility. Noted and filed. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 3 December 6, 1988 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS a. City Manager No Report b. Assistant City Manager No Report C. Administrative Services Director No Report d. Community Safety Director In addition to presenting the Department's activity report for October, Mr. Hirdler reported on the recent 10-K Run sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Skins Game, advising that traffic control went well. e. Planning Director Council received monthly activity report. Mr. Crump presented the Council with a memorandum outlining the status of the Highway ill Specific Plan advising that a briefing to the Council is planned for the February 6th Study Session. Depending on the direction from Council and the responses by the Commission, staff work to finalize the Policy Framework can be scheduled for March and April, with possible hearings in May of 1989. He then advised that the letter from the Cove Association regarding fences is being forwarded to the Planning Commission. f. Public Works Director Mr. Reynolds presented the Council with the minutes of the Technical Traffic Committee in which the bus stop at Highway ill and Washington was discussed. Next week, they're taking up the issue of landscaping and median strips. Staff is looking for direction from Council as to what they wish the City to look like. He also advised that the Mini-Park will not be completed by Christmas. Regarding Lake La Quinta, there was a preconstruction conference, in which there was a difference in opinion as to the type of pump to be used. Construction will not take place during the holidays. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Mrs. Mendoza, Member of the Community Services Commission presented the Commission's report and recommendations with regard to a community anti-drug program recommendations are outlined in Council Minutes of November 1, 1988). Regarding the formation of a sub-committee, she advised that there have been several individuals express a willingness to serve on such a committee, such as people from local hospitals, school and citizens in the community. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 4 December 6, 1988 Council Member Sniff felt that the program needs to be more comprehensive and specific, and questioned the types of drugs being referred to. Regarding the sub-committee, he didn't believe that they need Council's authorization to form it. Mrs. Mendoza responded that the direction of the Commission is aimed at adolescent drug use. The intent of the Task Force would be to narrow the scope. Regarding the sub-committee, they were only asking for Council's blessing. Council Member Bosworth asked if there have been any studies as to the success of other cities and how big is the problem in La Quinta and Mrs. Mendoza advised that there have been, pointing out that there is a community intervention" program in place in many cities Lt. Dye advised that the drug problem in La Quinta is no larger or smaller than in any other community. Mayor Pena stated that he believes this Council supports the concept of this program and encouraged the Commission to establish the Task Force and bring back some specific language so they can adopt the policy statements and help in this endeavor. LA QUINTA BEAUTIFUL AWARD PROGRAM Mrs. Mendoza presented the Commission's report on the La Quinta Beautiful" award program. The award will be presented monthly on the basis of improvements and maintenance of exterior appearance including landscaping and coloration. All homeowners, renters and businesses will be eligible, but initially, it will be limited to the cove, for perhaps as long as a year. The first month's selection committee will be made up of Martin Beck and Paul Rothschild or Kay Ladner with nominations being accepted in subsequent months. The award will be a certificate along with a brass plate that can be mounted near or on the door that states that the property is the recipient of the La Quinta Beautiful Award. Council Member Sniff felt that perhaps there should be three awards made each month, pointing out that there must be 2,500 homes in the cove. He didn't feel that one is comprehensive enough. He agreed that it should concentrate on the cove for at least a year and possibly longer. Regarding the award, he suggested that a sign be posted in the yard for a short time to let people know that this house won the award. In response to Council Member Rushworth, Mrs. Mendoza advised that the fact that nominations are being accepted will be publicized through the City Newsletter and press releases. Council Member Bohnenberger agreed with three awards monthly and the posting of a sign on the property. He suggested delaying implementation for a month to give time to publicize it and to get signs prepared. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 5 December 6, 1988 Council Member Bosworth did not agree with posting of a sign, and suggested running a picture in the newspaper or sending a rose bush or something that goes with the individuals landscaping. Mayor Pena suggested that Mrs. Mendoza take all these comments back to the Commission and plan to make the first award at the last meeting in January. DRUG PROGRAM MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff directing the Community Services Commission to establish an Anti-Drug Task Force Sub-Committee and to staff it as they see appropriate. Council Member Sniff questioned the need to specify the make-up of the committee and term. Mrs. Mendoza stated that the intent is to have a member of each organization in the City as well as the medical and educational professions and business segment. They anticipate the sub-committee to be in existence for at least a year. Council Member Rushworth felt that membership should be left up to the Commission. Mayor Pena suggested that the Commission decide on the make-up and term of the committee and report back. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-153. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ENDORSEMENT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY'S HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that this is just a status report, this issue will be placed on the next agenda for resolution action. The County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on November 29th which formally presents the Hazardous Waste Management Plan to the cities for approval. It has also been before CVAG and has received the Executive Committee's endorsement. Staff has just received a sample resolution they would like to have adopted, which will be placed on the next agenda. No action was taken. 3. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE REGARDING LA QUINTA HOME ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that as part of our Community Development Block Grant Program, we framed a home enhancement program" to provide grants up to $750 and $1,000 for eligible home improvements for income-eligible households. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 6 December 6, 1988 An agreement was entered into with the County Housing Authority to administer this program. By the end of June 30, 1988, they had qualified six applicants. To date, five cases have been completed. Total expenditures to date have been $4,323 with an additional $750 claim pending. As a result of an effort to extend the agreement, which expired June 30th, we were advised that their administrative costs as proposed would absorb 56% of the remaining balance of funds. The options available are a) to attempt to re-negotiate the agreement; or b) reprogram the remaining CDBG funds to another activity. Council Member Bohnenberger expressed his disappointment with the way in which the County has handled this program. He suggested attempting to re-negotiate and if that doesn't work out, then re-program the funds. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger that staff report back at the first meeting in January after the City Manager attempts to re-negotiate the agreement and consider reprogramming the funds if that doesn't work out. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-154. 4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE OF FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION 78-200 CALLE FORTUNA WESSMAN. Mr. Reynolds advised that Mr. Randall Wessman, owner/building of property located at 78-200 Calle Fortuna, has requested that he be allowed to build at an elevation of 1.5 feet lower than that prescribed by the Flood Insurance Rate Map FIRM). According to the FIRM, his property is in the A3 flood zone, which would require a 3 foot pad. Mr. Wessman has pointed out that the FIRM under which we are operating does not take into account the new flood control facilities which have been constructed in the upper cove and also the fact that surrounding properties are lower than what is called for on the FIRM. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Reynolds advised that the property owners in the cove could make a similar request, but the cove area is also subject to the fact that the Building Code provides that the property must drain to an adjacent street. The subject property is in Zone E-3, whereas the Cove is in Zone B, which imposes different regulations. Council Member Bohnenberger pointed out that anyone who gets a variance under this clause is subject to much higher flood insurance rates. Mr. Reynolds stated that is correct and added that if a variance is granted, a letter written to the applicant, so advising, must be recorded in the County Recorder's Office. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 7 December 6, 1988 MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Rushworth that the variance be granted in accordance with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-155. 5. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND APPOINTMENTS TO CVAG COMMITTEES. Mrs. Juhola, Administrative Services Director, advised that as a result of Mr. Hoyle's and Mrs. Cox's terms expiring, vacancies on some committees and Boards were created. Mrs. Cox was the City's representative on the Board of Trustees of the Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District which does not require an elected official). Also, she served on the Fringe Toed Lizard Preserve Trails Subcommittee of CVAG and Mr. Hoyle served on the Transportation Committee. Following discussion, the following appointments were made: MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Judee Cox be re-appointed to the C. V. Mosquito Abatement District Board for a term of two years. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-156. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Mayor Pena that Council Member Bohnenberger serve on the Transportation Committee. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-157. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that Council Member Rushworth be appointed to the Housing Committee and Council Member Bosworth to the Fringe Toed Lizard Preserve Trails Sub-Committee. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-158. MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Rushworth that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem serve as the City's Member and alternate to the Executive Committee. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-159. 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ITS TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1988 AND MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS RELATING THERETO. Removed from the agenda. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 8 December 6, 1988 7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 131 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING AMP FOR THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 88-034 WALDON FINANCIAL CORPORATION). MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that full reading of Ordinance No. 131 be waived and same adopted on second reading. Passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CONSENT ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, & NOVEMBER 29, 1988. 3. ACCEPTANCE OF AVENUE 54 AND MADISON FOR MAINTENANCE. 4. APPROVAL OF FIRST TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 21880 WILLIAM G. YOUNG SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND AVENUE 52. 5. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 23813 AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA). MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Sniff that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended with Item No. 1 and 4 being approved by Resolution Nos. 88-134 and 88-135 respectively. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MINUTE ORDER NO. 88-160. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02 !City Council Minutes Page 9 December 6, 1988 COMMISSIONICOMMITTEE REPORTS a. C. V. Recreation & Park District No Report b. Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1988. Noted and filed. C. Palmer Cablevision Advisory Committee No Report At 8?45 P the meeting was adjourned to a Study Session at 8:00 A.M on December 10th at the La Quinta Hotel Tennis Club upon motion by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Rushworth and carried R?sPectfull??s?ed; SAUNDRA L JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-25-96-U01 12:41:27PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 06-U02 1988-U02