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1987 03 03 CC Minutes" 301 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California March 3, 1987 7:30 p.m. a) 1. CALL TO ORDER Y) A. Mayor Hoyle called the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. B. The Mayor then invited Councilmember Pena to lead the Flag Salute. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. Moved by Councilmember Pena, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to excuse Councilmember Bohnenberger due to illness. Unanimously adopted. Also Present: City Manager Kiedrowski, Finance Director Harvey, Planning Director Crump, Community safety Director Hirdler, and Admin. Svcs. Dir. Jennings. City Manager Kiedrowski requested that City Attorney Longtin be excused having had minor surgery this date, to be home the next day for recuperation, and that if a legal issue were to be raised, it would be continued to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. He added that Judith Nazzaro, was also excused due to illness, and that Ann Jennings would very aptly fill in as secretary. 3. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Confirmed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT None BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 "302 Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Two 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Discussion 1986 Young American Medals for Bravery. Mayor Hoyle read correspondence from the Governor, State of California, inviting the City to participate in the selection of candidates for the 1986 Young American Medal for Bravery and Service, which he explained are awarded annually to youth aged 19 and below who have performed acts of courage or service during the previous calendar year. The Mayor solicited from those present the names of young people of La Quinta who would be deserving of this honor. He further advised that nomination, with complete documentation should be received at City Hall by March 30, 1987. It wa discussed and unanimously agreed by Council that contract personnel sheriff and fire departments) and schools should be solicited for their input as to young people who would qualify B. Councilmember Pena thanked the City crew on the landscaping work performed at the new administrative office at City 9' Hall, commending them for a 9job well done 6. HEARINGS A. Public Hearing: Weed/Public Nuisance Abatement APPLICANT: City Initiated LOCATION: City-Wide PROJECT: Public Nuisance Abatement/Lot Clearing Assessment Community Safety Director Hirdler explained that notices were sent to each property owner advising them of the hearing date, with no written communications received, and recommended Council to approve and adopt Resolution No. 87-11 to place the cost of cleaning said lots on the 1987/88 property tax rolls, and in addition to authorize the cleaning of two lots owned by Mr. Carl Glasgow of Route 1, Box 100, Coleville, CA 96107. Moved by Councilmember Sniff, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 87-11 and to authorize the cleaning of the two lots owned by Mr. Carl Glasgow. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 " 299 Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Three It was further discussed by Council and explained by Comm. Safety Dir. Hirdler that Mr. Glasgow's notice was undeliverable due to the expiration of their forwarding address, and requested further that another such owner's lot included for the same reason that their forwarding order at the post office had also expired, and named Rampart General, 17992 Cowar, Irvine, CA 92741. Motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 67-11 and in Cr) addition to authorize the cleaning of two lots owned by Mr. Carl Glasgow was amended to include leaning of the property owned by Mr. Rampart General. Unanimously adopted. B. Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant Program APPLICANT: City Initiated LOCATION: City-wide PROJECT: Proposals for 13th Year CDBG Entitlement Program Planning Director Crump explained that this would be the first of two public hearings for the purpose of soliciting and selecting project proposals to be funded by available Community Development Block Grant funds, for which beginning July 1, 1987 13th year) said funds would amount to approximately $39,753 for expenditure on eligible projects. In addition to reviewing, he advised that the City had the opportunity to amend its previously approved applications for which in this case the Senior Center land acquisition project and/or the home improvement program could be expanded or reduced upon Council direction. Planning Director Crump further advised that the first hearing should be structured as review only for discussion and input of ideas, recommending to Council that they review and discuss these projects and study any new proposals introduced at this hearing, and also that Council leave the public hearing open until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 17, 1987. Mr. Len Henderson, 80-020 Vista Grande, La Quinta, and Chairman of the Desert Advisory Group of the Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence RCCADV), thanked the Council and City for their previous support of this group and stated they were asking for $4,710.00 based on a fare share commitment from the City fifty percent of the cost using the fare share per capita formula with the remaining 50 percent to be raised through private contributions see item B.C. 3.c.). He urged the City to continue support. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 "300 Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 page Four City Manager Kiedrowski made note for Council clarification of the agenda that there were two applications by the RCCADV; item 6.B. under the Community Development Block Grant program CDBG), and item 8.C.(3.c.) Mr. Steve Brummel, 50026 Calle Rosarita, La Quinta, and President, Elvirita Lewis Foundation, also an applicant for the CDBG funds, addressed Council on their eligibility of these funds and presented a case for the Community Services for the senior portion exclusively) which would be conducted through this program, stating he would be unable to attend the hearing of March 17. Mr Andreas Soto, Development Manager, Department of Economic & Community Development explained the process of the CDBG funds adding that the funds would not be available until July 1, 1987) as: Cities hold public hearings for input from their citizens to find out what improvements, activities/projects they would like to see implemented in their community. When the city has reached a concensus as to how to spend the entitlement allocation, the city would then submit an application Entitlement Activity Proposal) to the Economic & Community Development for review. After review, the city would be informed as to eligibility, and later included in a package presented at a public hearing before the County Board of Supervisors for approval. The final statement would be mailed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Development HUD) for review and acceptance. City Manager Kiedrowski cautioned that only projects that are discussed at these public hearings will be eligible for inclusion for this year), recommending that the hearing be continued for two weeks March 17, 1987) for any other ideas by individuals or citizen groups which could be added to the present list. Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Sniff, to continue the public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant program. Public Hearing: Municipal Code Text Amendment APPLICANT: City Initiated LOCATION: City-Wide Ordinance No. 348, Section 18.12, Off-Street Vehicle Parking, adding provisions for City-Wide compact car parking BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 " 29? Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Five Planning Director Crump explained that on January 27, 1987 the Planning Commission reviewed a proposal to amend the zoning ordinance text to insert provisions for compact car parking spaces where they previously did not exist. He further explained the text amendment provided that in parking lots of 15 spaces that 20% of those spaces may be designed/designated for compact cars, citing the measurement standards thereto. Cr) Planning Director Crump then recommended that Council 1) confirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment No. m 87-065, in that the approval of this zoning text amendment will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration is appropriate for filing; and, 2) approve and adopt Ordinance No. 105 amending the zoning ordinance. contained in Exhibit A.) Councilmember Sniff asked what was the motivating factor for this amendment. The Planning Director answered the City had been approached by Plaza Tampico questioning whether they could include compact car parking spaces and it was determined at that time that this provision was not available, adding that the present trend is toward the smaller, compact cars and the concept of altering standards to accommodate this trend is becoming more popular as witnessed by two neighboring townships: Palm Springs and Riverside County). Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 105 amending the City zoning ordinance by adding certain regulations therein relating to minimum sizes of compact car stalls/compact car parking layout. Unanimously adopted. Mayor Hoyle adjourned the meeting to a ten minute break at 8:45 p.m. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Communication from Jim Montgomery regarding fee policy to encourage lot mergers in the Cove area. Planning Director Crump explained that the subject of lot consolidation has been an ongoing topic of discussion and policy posturing by the City and stated that there is a General Plan policy 6.2.3) encouraging that situation to occur. He added that an administrative procedure had been BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 "298 Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Six utilized by the City Community Development Department to endorse the merging of lots, but unfortunately this process was found to not have a foundation in the adopted ordinance; therefore, the only mechanism the City would have would be to formally approve lot mergers" is the Parcel Map process. The Planning Director then stated that Planning staff could prepare a simplified merger procedure and bring it back through proper adoption process and that at that point the fee structure could be discussed in more detail, and recommended that Council provide further direction to staff on this matter. City Manager Kiedrowskj reported that when advised by Councilmember Bohnenberger of his absence to the Council meeting, the councilmember had requested input to this matter and that if there was no urgency that it be continued to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting so that he could participate in the conversations. Moved by Councilmember Sniff, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to direct the Planning Department staff to prepare an amendment to the subdivision regulations establishing a lot merger procedure and further report on other inducement techniques with a presentation of calculated benefits to be derived therefrom. Councilmember Cox advised that this item had been requested of the Community Development Department the previous year and recommended that their data, if any, be reviewed to possibly save some time. Motion was amended to include that research be made into any previous activity by the Community Development Department relative to an amendment to the subdivision regulations establishing a lot merger procedure. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. Discussion of CVAG communication regarding the Rialto Power Plant lawsuit by cities/counties. City Manager Kiedrowski reported that the issue of the Rialto Power Plant lawsuit by cities and counties had been discussed at the CVAG Executive Committee meeting held February 23rd, and invited Council Representative, Councilmember Cox, to comment. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 " 295 Minutes City Council March 3, 1967 Page Seven Councilmember Cox explained that at this point in time cities are being asked to become involved in the legal aspect by contributing toward the legal fees; the amount of $2,500 being requested from La Quinta. She then informed Council that Palm Springs had committed to $5,000 and Palm Desert also agreed to pay $5,000 toward the fees. She advised that while the actual operation of the tire burning plant might seem to be of no concern to La Quinta, the smoke generated from this plant would impact the City, adding that Cr) a strong stand on air quality issues was being taken by CVAG, and recommended to Council to provide the $2,500 m contribution to this endeavor. Councilmember Sniff requested clarification as to whether La Quinta would be joining in the legal suit against the power plant or would they be supporting by way of a one-time contribution only. Councilmember Cox answered that Rialto is the current issue and she believed the cities would be requested to participate other concerns in the future regarding CVAG taking a strong stand on air quality issues throughout the Valley, and would find out whether this would actually be a class action suit or contributory only. Councilmember Pena added his concerns regarding possible responsibility for losses in a class action suit and legal questions in relation thereto, and suggested that this issue be deferred to discussion with the City Attorney. oved by Councilmember Pena, seconded by Councilmember Sniff, to continue discussion of participation in the Rialto Power Plan lawsuit with full Council at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Unanimously adopted. B. Discussion Village at La Quinta Specific Plan. Planning Director Crump informed Council that a request for proposal to provide consultant services for the downtown Village Commercial Core Specific Plan was forwarded to six firms and that three proposals were received. He explained that the firm of Smith, Peroni & Fox was determined to be particularly attuned to the needs of the City and capable of completing the assignment in a professional and timely manner, and in anticipation that the process leading to public hearing of a draft plan would be completed within three months of the start date, he recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute a contract with the firm of Smith, Peroni & Fox for preparation of the Village Commercial Area Specific Plan in an amount not to exceed $35,000. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 "29? Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Eight Moved by Councilmember Sniff, seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Cox, to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the firm of Smith, Peroni & Fox for the preparation of the Village Commercial Area Specific Plan in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Motion was passed by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Bohnenberger. C. Study Session Items. Decisions may be made on items from yesterdays study session: 1) Southern California Water Committee membership request. City Manager Kiedrowski advised Council that in an effort conserve and manage water usage it was the staff's feeling that the City should participate in the Southern California Water Committee for a period of one year and at the end of that year to evaluate the benefits/information received prior to further commitment on behalf of the City. Moved by Councilmember Pena, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to approve City membership in the Southern California Water Committee at an annual cost of $750.00. Motion passed by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Bohnenberger. 2) paramedic/Ambulance Update. City Manager Kiedrowski advised Council that pursuant to Council discussion at the Monday, March 2nd study session, the Community Safety Director will prepare a further report to be brought back to the March 16 study session. 3) Request for 1987-88 Budget and Community Service Grant funding: a) PGA West Station 70 Volunteer Fire Dept. $3025) BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 " 293 Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Nine City Manager Kiedrowski advised Council of staff recommendation at the March 2nd study session to refer this request to the Grant program, and that staff will request more in depth details from the Volunteer Fire Dept. for inclusion in the final request packet to the Community Service Grant program. CD Councilmember Cox suggested in the interest of preventing mental notes/decisions being made by Council Cr) on future grant applications before submission to the Community Services Commission as had been previously m discussed and agreed by Council) that Council be apprised as information only to Council in memorandum form. b) La Quinta Sports & Youth Association. $325) Ms. Linda Lewis, Secretary/Sports & Youth Association, P.O. Box 262, La Quinta, solicited sponsorship fees in the amount of $325 each. In explaining that their total proposed budget is $29,831 with 26 teams for the childrens' little league season, she informed Council that to date only ten sponsors had committed and that any assistance from the City in supporting any of the remaining teams would be sincerely appreciated. She further disclosed that the $325 buys the uniforms, balls, etc. and that March 7 was tryout day" and opening day would be April 11 kicking of f the season. Councilmember Pena's suggestion that the Council issue a challenge to the community in matching team for team the City Council as a group to pay half of the fees) was unanimously agreed upon by the Council. With 26 teams having been insured, eleven sponsors committed to date, and the remainder of approximately 15 sponsors needed, resulting in seven or eight sponsors to be matched. It was also unanimously agreed that a letter would be drafted by staff on behalf of the Council, with designees to be coordinated with Ms. Lewis, with the results of the challenge to be disclosed by Ms. Lewis at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting of March 17, 1987. Ms. Lewis to order the uniforms and whatever the results that the City would be responsible for half of the cost. c) Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence. $4,710) BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 "294 Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Ten See item 8.C.(3.2.) where it was unanimously agreed for the Council to be apprised of applications for Community Service Grant funding as a matter of information only in memorandum form. 4) Discussion City Park Maintenance. City Manager Kiedrowski advised that based on the study discussion of March 2, any further information to report would be provided to Council at that time. 9. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS None. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted. A. Approval of minutes City Council. March 3, 1987) B. RESOLUTION NO. 87-12. SUPPORTING FEDERAL APPROPRIATION FOR A FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM. C. RESOLUTION NO. 87-13. APPROVING DEMANDS. D. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement Southern California Association of Governments SCAG), for 1987-88. E. Approval to Record Phase 2 Final Tract Map No. 21381-2, Sunrise Company, Applicant. F. Approval of New Subdivision Agreement Tract No. 19903; Pan American Land Development, Inc. Motion was approved by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT: Counc i lmember Bohnenberger. 11. REPORT OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Kiedrowski requested a short Executive Session on personnel be held at the end of the meeting. B. Planning Director Crump provided as a matter of information from City contract personnel that the Highway 111 Specific Plan tentative property owners meeting would be March 16th with the Planning Commission hearing to be held on March 24 1987. Council consideration would be scheduled to a council meeting of a later date. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02 " Minutes City Council March 3, 1987 Page Eleven 12. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councurnember Pena, to adjourn to Executive Session on Personnel. Unanimously adopted. The adjourned regular La Quinta City Council meeting held Tuesday, arch 3, 1987, was adjourned at 9:24 p.m. at City Rall, cx) 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA., to Executive Session. Cr) 0 BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:01:36PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 03-U02 1987-U02