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1987 03 17 CC Minutes" 291 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California March 17, 1987 7:30 pm. 1. CALL TO ORDER Cr) A. Mayor Hoyle called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. Co B. The Mayor then invited Mr. Bud Ward, La Quinta resident, to lead the Flag Salute. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. Also Present: City Manager Kiedrowski, Finance Director Harvey, Planning Director Crump, Community Safety Director Hirdler, Admin. Svcs. Dir. Jennings, and secretary Nazzaro. 3. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA City Manager Kiedrowski requested that item 11.A.(l), Economic Development Program Update, be moved forward and placed between 7.a. and 7.b. to enable the speakers an earlier return trip to Riverside. Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to approve item 1l.A 1) be placed between items 7.A. and 7.B. Unanimously adopted. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Mr. Jacques Abels, P.O. Box 1416, La Quinta, as Chairman, gave an update of activities on behalf of the Park & Recreation District: 1) The flagpole light in place, 2) the basketball court stands were received and would be in place by the end of the week, 3) the steps to the gazebo would be finished with the help of the gift of $500 from the Palms to Pines Rotary Club. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 292 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Two B. Ms. Linda Lewis, Sports & Recreation, reported that at the last meeting 15 team sponsorships had been needed, and that only five sponsorships remained open at the time of this meeting, and thanked the Council for their support. C. Ms. Cheryl Ward, Vice-president of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, thanked the Council for their assistance and support to the annual arts festival, and reported that the festival was a huge success, with approximately 13,000 persons in attendance. D. Mr. Thomas George, 53540 Avenida Obregon, La Quinta, who stated that he and his wife were fairly new residents to La Quinta. Re expressed concern, however, regarding a U-Haul truck utilized for his move which was cited by the City as a nuisance and that there was a discrepancy as to the time frame that the truck was parked. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Pena made note of the following: 1. The new city limit sign is now in place. 2. Thanked the community for rallying in to sponsor the baseball teams, and 3. Commended the Arts Foundation for a successful arts festival. 4. Wished all a Happy St. patricks Day. 6. HEARINGS A. Continued Public Hearing. Community Development APPLICANT: Block Grant Program LOCATION: City Initiated PROJECT: City-Wide 13th Year Entitlement Year Program Proposals Planning Director Crump advised this was the second hearing, that in the 13th year La Quinta had $39,853 for expenditure, and explained that it could be accomplished in conjunction with the Riverside Housing Authority, citing that the deadline would be March 27, 1987 He then introduced Mr. John Schlarb of the Riverside Housing Authority, Home Improvement Program HI?), who explained the program as assisting to bring housing back to safe decent and sanitary conditions. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 289 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Three In conclusion, Planning Director Crump recommended that Council either select one of the presented project scenarios for CDBG funding expenditure or design a similar type scenario for project selection. Ms. Audrey ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, requested the status of the 12th Year monies, and made reference to a request Cr) by the Elvirita Foundation of $20,000 for a training room. Mr. Mark Moran, Community Services Commission, spoke on behalf of Cr) the Elvirita Foundation as being a nurturing assistance program to La Quinta seniors and urged Council to approve $20,000 for the training center. Moved by Councilmember Sniff to 1) allocate 100% of the 13th Year Program Community Block Grant funds to the senior center land acquisition program, and 2) to redesign the Home Enhancement Program HEP) reserving the 12th Year CDBG funds as already allocated in the amount of $34,370 for the La Quinta residents and expanded to serve low and moderate income as well as senior and handicapped residents, to be fully administered by the Riverside Housing Authority under its Home Improvement Program HIP). No second to the motion was made. Mayor Hoyle requested an answer to Ms. Ostrowsky's question regarding the 12th Year monies. It was explained that these monies were as yet under the County but that the funds could be drown out once an active program was determined. Councilmember Cox clarified that the money applied for by the Elvirita Lewis Foundation and the Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence were out of the 13th Year CDBG funding, and that the $34,370 was from the 12th Year CDBG funds, so that any action to those foundations that qualify would not include the 12th Year funds unless so allocated. Moved by Councilmember Sniff, seconded by Councilmember Bohnenberger, to redesign the HEP reserving CDBG funds as already allocated 12th Year) in the amount of $34,370 for La Quinta's residents and expanded to serve low and moderate income as well as senior/handicapped residents, to be fully administered by the Riverside County Housing Authority under its Home Improvement Program HIP). Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 290 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Four Moved by Councilmember Cox to fund the Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence RCCADV) proposal of $4,710 under the 13th Year CDBG Program funding.No second to the motion was made. Mayor Hoyle stated for the record that he would have to abstain from making a motion on any action related to the RCCADV. oved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to fund the Elvirita Lewis Foundation proposal of $20,000 for the training center facility. Councilmember Bohnenberger requested the continuance of this decision. Planning Director Crump expressed concern as to the due date of application submittal and requested that time for preparation of the application be afforded to staff. Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to close the hearing to further applications, Continue discussion to a special City Council Meeting to be held March 31, 1987 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Hoyle adjourned the meeting to a 15-minute break at 8:55 p.m. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Request for Stop Sign or Signal Control at Eisenhower Drive/ Coachella intersection. City Manager Kiedrowskj read from a letter to Council by organ U. Ward Quinta Golf Estates) requesting a Stop sign at Eisenhower and Coachella intersection. At Council's request, he provided an aerial photo indicating the intended location of the proposed stop sign/signal. He then recommended that Council consider either option a. or b.: a. Direct staff to prepare a traffic signal warrant study and report back to Council. b. Continue consideration of the traffic signal option until the FY 87/88 budget preparation cycle. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 35 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Five Mr. Ward author of letter) appeared before the Council and expressed his concern regarding the traffic, citing tailgating in particular, and urged Council approval of a three-way stop sign. Mr. James Forrest, 48-721 San Lucas, La Quinta, President of the LQ Golf Estates Community Assoc., expressed his concerns regarding the traffic and related to Council that he had been approached by many residents who conveyed their uneasiness to him. m City Manager Kiedrowskj advised Council for the record of written communications received totaling three in favor and two against the stop sign/signal. Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to approve the installation of a three-way stop sign as a temporary measure until the resurfacing/regrading of Eisenhower Drive is complete, and to review the traffic control device issue at that time. Councilmember Cox expressed concern regarding a temporary traffic control device. City Manager Kiedrowski advised Council that either a temporary or permanent traffic control device had been requested by Mr. Ward, and that the City Engineer had advised there was enough information to warrant the installation of a permanent sign and had recommended it be accomplished. Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Mayor Hoyle, to approve the installation of a temporary stop sign during the resurfacing/regrading of Eisenhower Drive, stepped up patrols to observe activity, and after construction an evaluation be made of the results. Unanimously adopted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: Councilmember Pena, Sniff. ABSENT:None. 11.A.(1) Previously scheduled under Report of Officers and brought forward at City Manager Kiedrowskis request: Economic Development Program Update. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 36 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Six City Manager Kiedrowski reported on a communication from the Economic Development Department, County of Riverside, on items previously discussed with Council regarding the economic development plan for the City of La Quinta, to include the Highway ill Specific Plan. Mr. Marc Grishom, County of Riverside, highlighted that the plan's thrust was to identify the items which should be focused on regarding Highway 111 and within the village La Quinta. He added that Joe HernandeziAssistant Director, and Ken Hobbs/Financing Program County of Riverside) had presented some initial information regarding financing on Monday, March 16, 1987. He added that they would follow-up on that with a more detailed package on community facilities district financing to also be provided to the individual members of the Council. Mr. Grishom summarized the plan by stating that Messrs. Hernandez and Hobbs would return to La Quinta on Wednesday, March 25, to meet with the Redevelopment Consultants to discuss redevelopment and how they may assist the city, and that he, himself, would be in the Desert every Friday unless traveling out of state) on a regular basis and would schedule meetings as needed with the primary focus on 1) Highway 111 because the plan is ready to go and the property owners seem to have a high interest, and 2) the design issues on the village La Quinta; regarding marketing of the community, on April 9 the County Economic Development Council will be at La Quinta hotel, a regular monthly meeting where people are brought together from throughout the County, focusing on highway 111, the village, and things happening in the City in general. Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to adopt the plan as submitted by the County of Riverside Economic Development. Unanimously adopted. B. Request for Special Advertising Device Permit, Laguna de la PaziSkysports Aviation. City Manager Kiedrowski explained that this request was before Council due to the speciality of the request and the time frame for which it is needed and which it would actually be utilized. Moved by Councilmember Sniff, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to approve the application for a special advertising permit and further direct appropriate City staff to monitor use of said device to assure public safety. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 285 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Seven 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. ORDINANCE NO. 105. AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO MINIM?? SIZES OF CAR STALLS AND COMPACT CAR PARKING LAYOUT. City Manager Kiedrowski advised Ordinance No. 105 was before the Council for second reading and adoption of a section of the zoning ordinance regarding compact car spaces. Cr) Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Bohnenberger, to read by title only, waive further reading, m and adopt Ordinance No. 105. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. bE. AMENDING TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATIVE TO PURCHASES. City Manager Kiedrowski explained that the section that was to be amended would raise the limit where formal sealed bids were needed for items in the amount of $5,000 to $10,000, and which had been approved in the budget. Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to approve Ordinance No. 106. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. C. RESOLUTION NO. 87-14. DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND THEN AN APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDED SPHERE BE FILED WITH LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Eight Planning Director Crump explained that as previously discussed with Council, the Planning Department had conducted a survey of property owners of a 3,760 acre territory, generally to the east of the City, in preparation for filing an application LAFCO Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission) to amend the current City Sphere of Influence. He added that at the March 3rd Council meeting it had been determined that a resolution for the purpose of authorizing the filing of an application with LAFCO would be considered along with the results of the property survey. Planning Director Crump advised that as an element of the application process, Environmental Assessment No. 87-067 had been prepared and transmitted for responsible agency comment and that the cities of Indio and Coachella as well as the County of Riverside were included in this comment transmittal. Further, the Planning Department had tentatively determined that the proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment would not result in a significant adverse effect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration should be prepared. Planning Director Crump then recommended that Council revi?i and approve the following actions: * Adopt a resolution declaring the City's intention to amend the City's Sphere of Influence; * Authorize the City Manager to commence proceedings with LAFCO to amend the La Quinta Sphere of Influence as depicted on Exhibit A; and * Adopt a Negative Declaration that this action would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. It was discussed by Council that La Quinta did not officially have a Sphere of Influence but agreements as to a sphere, and that Resolution No. 87-14 would formalize those agreements and also answer the previous request by LAFCO that the City meet with adjacent jurisdictions to resolve any questions as to boundaries. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 283 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Nine Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to adopt Resolution No. 105. Unanimously adopted. Councilmember Bohnenberger complimented Planning staff on their fine work in the professional preparation of the application to LAFCO. D. Study Session Items: Cr) 1) Colmac Energy Biomass Plant. m Mayor Hoyle reported on his second meeting with the County of Riverside) Supervisor Corky" Larson scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, in regard to formal opposition to the Colmac Plant, and their request that he approach the Council for the possibility of the funding of monies for the purpose of possible legal opposition to the plant. City Attorney Longtin reported on a related but similar issue regarding the Rialto Power Plant that he had discussed the matter with Palm Springs Assistant City Attorney Siegfried Siefkes, who has also been designated as the coordinating attorney for the governmental entities in a lawsuit which opposes the Rialto power plant. He advised that the lawsuit was in fact on file and that the major parties involved were the Counties of San Bernardino and Riverside, a few cities in the west end of the county plus a few landowners, the City of Palm Springs was the only Coachella Valley city named in the lawsuit) and that the major thrust was the environmental effect of the action. He further advised that the City of La Quinta was not a party to the action and that the lawsuit would not be amended to include it, and affirmed that a donation to the war chest" would not make La Quinta a party to that lawsuit. He added that the request for $2500 was apparently a one-time only request, but that there was no guarantee there would not be any future requests. It was discussed and agreed regarding the Colmac Plant to 1) wait until the environmental study is provided approximately two weeks) and reviewed, and 2) that the Mayor relay to the County that La Quinta is committed to clean air and improving the environment and will provide a decision as to legal action involvement of La Quinta subsequent to perusal of the study. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 284 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Ten *** Resolution of Study Session item regarding Committees: It was discussed and decided by Council to form a committee of two City Councilmembers, two Community Services Commission, to work out together mutual objectives and goals and revise duties and responsibilities for the purpose of developing a new draft ordinance of duties 30 days to draft, 60 days to adoption). Mayor Hoyle then appointed Councilmembers Pena and Sniff to serve on this committee. 2) Provision of natural gas for Cove area. City Manager Kjedrowski reported on correspondence received from Jim Montgomery, resident of La Quinta, regarding his request that natural gas be provided to the La Quinta Cove, and advised contact was made with the gas company who suggested that the City distribute a questionnaire to determine the amount of public interest. Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to direct staff to proceed to edit and publish a questionnaire in an upcoming newsletter advising the public that there will be an initial cost), and to report back to Council with the results of the survey at a subsequent meeting. Unanimously adopted. 3) Traffic visibility on Miles Avenue and Vista Dunes Mobile Park. City Manager Kiedrowski advised this topic had been previously discussed by Council where it was agreed to be brought tack to Council in 60 days and offered as information only. Community Safety Director Hirdler reported that during stepped-up patrols, 77 tickets were written in a five weeks time period. The traffic speed was discussed by Council and it was generally agreed that this item would be brought back for final action to Council when the new City Engineer was installed. Mayor Hoyle adjourned the meeting to a five minute break at 10:43 p.r The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 10:50 p.m. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 281 Minutes City Council March 17, 1967 Page Eleven 4) Discussion of recreational facilities sports complex) with Desert Sands School District. The La Quinta School Sports & Community Use Complex Development and Improvement Project plan was discussed by Council as to whether the project was merely conceptual or whether a commitment must be made. Additionally, t was affirmed the project was being conducted by the school district and that City involvement would involve some use of redevelopment funds for architect fees, and that any Cr) decision made by Council would be reaffirmed by the Redevelopment Agency at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Moved by Councilmember Ccx, seconded by Councilmember Bohnenberger, to take the initial steps indicated by the school district on the multi-purpose building, hardscape/sports field, the sports field complex, security fencing and the amphitheater eliminating the swim complex and multi-use building) of the Development and Improvement Project plan. Unanimously adopted. Motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, ena, Sniff. NOES: Mayor Hoyle. ABSENT: None. 9. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1) Planning Commission: There were no minutes for the 03-10-87 meeting due to cancellation. 2) Community Services Commission: No comment. 3) City 5th Birthday Planning Committee Update: The present status was reported by the Admin. Svcs. Dir. who then requested direction/concensus and approval from Council for funds in the amount of $2,000 to be utilized in support of this event printing of tickets, supplies, etc.) Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Sniff, to authorize an amount not to exceed $2,000 for funding of the City 5th Birthday event. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 282 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page *rwelve 10 CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Councilmember bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted. A. Approval of minutes City Council. March 17, 1987) B. RESOLUTION NO. 87-15. APPROVING DEMANDS. C. Denial of Claim Against the City Audrey E. Devite, et al. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT:None. 11. REPORT OF OFFICERS A. City Manager: 1) Economic Development program Update. Discussed earlier in meeting. 2) Report Re: Opposition to AB 13. The City Manager explained that there was a draft letter in opposition to AB 13 and discussion as to whether the bill might carry more force if there was a minute action by Council attached to it. He expressed concern regarding the bill as it would limit the improvement infrastructure fees for all of California, specifically it would restrict city development fees in perpetuity, if adopted. Moved by Councilmember Sniff, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to go on record as being against SB 13. Unanimously adopted. B. City Attorney Longtin reported that due to his absence of the March 3, 1987 Council meeting excused due to illness) was not able to provide revisions on the ordinance regarding dangerous dogs, and would provide this information at the April 7, 1987 Council meeting. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " 33 Minutes City Council March 17, 1987 Page Thirteen C. Admin. Svcs. Dir.: Report provided. D. Cmty. Safety Dir.: Report provided. E. Finance Director Report provided. Councilmember Bohnenberger complimented the Finance Director for his accomplishment of computerization of the finance m F. program. Planning Director: No report. Y) 12. ADJOURNMENT m Mayor Hoyle announced that he would be available for the public to answer any questions regarding the March 16th study session discussion regarding the sports complex with the Desert Sands School District. Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to adjourn to an Executive Session regarding land/personnel. Unanimously adopted. The adjourned regular La Quinta City Council meeting held Tuesday, March 3, 1987, was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California, to a Joint City Council/Planning Commission Retreat to be held at the La Quinta Tennis Club Library, commencing at 10:00 a.m., from which Council would then adjourn to a Special Council meeting to be held Tuesday, March 31, 1987, commencing at 5:00 p.m. BIB] 02-25-96-U01 01:04:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 17-U02 1987-U02