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1987 05 05 CC Minutes"2 141 MINUTES A regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California May 5, 1987 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Mayor Hoyle called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. Cr) B. The Mayor then invited John walling to lead the flag salute 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle. Absent: None. Also Present: City Manager Kiedrowski, Finance Director Harvey, Planning Director Crump, Community Safety Director Hirdler, Administrative Services Director Jennings and Secretary Beaver. 3. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA A. Confirmed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. COMMENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS A. Mayor Hoyle discussed the success of the Citys 5th Birthday Celebration, and thanked all parties involved in helping contribute to its success. Mayor Hoyle requested the City Manager direct Staff to prepare certificates of appreciation for award to contributing groups and individuals. B. Council Member Cox, City Manager Kiedrowski and Admin. Svcs. Dir. Jennings also expressed their thanks to all parties involved in making the celebration a success. 6. HEARINGS A. Mayor Hoyle announced he would abstain from voting on Item 6.A. per advice of the City Attorney, and left the dais during discussion of this item. Re announced that this item would be chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Bohnenberger. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 09:15:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 05-U02 1987-U02 "21?2Minutes City Council May 5, 1987 Page Two Planning Director Crump presented the Planning Department report regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 21641, and recommended Council approval, subject to conditions. The Mayor Pro Tern opened the hearing to public comment. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena to adopt Resolution No. 87-25, granting approval of Tentative Tract No. 21641, subject to the attached conditions. Unani- mously adopted. Mayor Hoyle returned to podium at conclusion of item EA. 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. The City Manager presented a communication from Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weise regarding future street widening of Avenida Bermudas. Mr. Kiedrowski reported that all communications on this subject had been referred to Planning Staff for inclusion with correspondence relative to the Village Specific Plan study. B. The City Manager presented a communication from the City of Rolling Hills Estates asking for Council support for AB 1relating to removal of unsafe commercial vehicles from City streets. It was Council consensus that this item was not relative to La Quinta at this time. No action. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 108. AMENDING THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 16.02.010 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS. 348 and 360. 1) The City Manager reported that the Citys Code publisher, Book Publishing Company of Seattle, had requested a clean-up ordinance to amend Section 16.02.010 relative to Riverside County zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Nos. 348 and 460. The City Manager recommended introduction of Ordinance No. 108, and read the title of the proposed Ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 108. unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 09:15:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 05-U02 1987-U02 "2 Minutes City Council 139 May 5, 1967 Page Three B. RESOLUTION NO. 87-21. VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AVENUE 52 AND WASHINGTON STREET. 1) Report from the City Manager. Moved by councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Pena, to adopt Resolution 87-21. unanimously adopted. Councilmember Sniff requested a status report regarding future work on Avenue 52. City Manager explained waiting for recordation Cr) of Heritage roject new tentative map, should be recorded within 60 to 90 days. Also, hope to begin construction on flood control Co portions of this project within next 30-60 days, putting together final financing package at this time for said project. Hopes to begin final project late summer. C. The City Manager presented a report regarding bond releases for Tract 13640-2 and 13640-3, M.B. Johnson, Laguna de la Paz, and explained that public improvements for Eisenhower Drive/washington Street were accepted for public maintenance April 15, 1987. Mr. Kiedrowski recommended release of said bonds pursuant to the recommendation of the City Engineer. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member COX, to authorize the release of warranty bond for Eisenhower Drive/washington Street public improvements and authorize the release of the private street/drainage bonds and outside utility agency bonds for Tract No. 13640-2 and 13640-3. unanimously adopted. D. The City Manager presented a report regarding City participation in the C.V. Business Outlook Conference. He explained that the City of Palm Desert was the only city to have committed to a full sponsorship at this date, with a strong possibility that the City of Indio will participate, along with Sunrise Co. and Landmark Land Co. Warren Bradshaw, representing the Chamber subcommittee on Business Development, reported that the Chamber would have a booth and could present the story of La Quinta at their booth. He recommended the Council not consider a full $5,000 sponsorship. E. 1) SCAG Standing Policy Committees City Manager recommended that this item be tabled at this time to obtain further information regarding membership. 2) Discussion of Christmas decorations for downtown La Quinta. It was Council consensus that this item be referred to the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce prior to further discussion by Council. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 09:15:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 05-U02 1987-U02 "21?o Minutes City Council May 5, 1987 Page Four 3) The City Manager reported that Items 8.E. 3) and 4) regarding the Transportation Study and 1/2 cent sales tax issues, he will check wi?th CVAG again regarding a further presentation for the next Study Session or the following. 5) Discussion of Resolution No. 87-22, Opposition to AB 2190. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Cox, to continue this matter. Unanimously adopted. 9. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Planning Commission Minutes of April 14, 1987, received and filed. B. Sub-Committee Report regarding revision to Ordinance No. 61 establishing a Community Services Commission. The Adminis- trative Services Director reported that the new Ordinance had been discussed by the Community Services Commission at their meeting held April 27, 1987, and approved at that time. The City Manager addressed items proposed for revision by Staff. Several additional corrections/revisions were discussed by Council, which will be prepared by Staff prior to final adoption. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 109, subject to amendments, including seven members rather than nine. Council Member pena requested discussion of proposed Commission membership, favoring seven members rather than nine and Council Member Sniff favoring nine members. The City Attorney suggested the Council vote first on a motion to amend the membership of the Commission to seven members. Council Member Pena changed his motion to amend the Ordinance, changing the number of members from nine to seven. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: Council Member Sniff. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Cox, to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 109. Roll call vote requested by Council Member Sniff: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: Council Member Sniff. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 09:15:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 05-U02 1987-U02 "2 MINUTES City Council 393 May 5, 1987 Page Five. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Sniff, to adopt the Consent Calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Council Member Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff and Mayor Hoyle. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Cr) ABSTAIN: None. A. City Council Minutes of April 21, 1987, approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 87-23. APPROVING DEMANDS. C. Acceptance of planning Commission recommendation, Plot Plan No. 87-378, Maintenance Facilities for Landmark Land Co. D. Acceptance of planning Commission recommendation for denial, Plot Plan No. 87-379, Remodel of Existing facade and incorporation of roof-mounted sign; Circle K Markets. 11. REPORT OF OFFICERS A. City Attorney The City Attorney requested inclusion of an additional item not previously placed on the Agenda, which had come to his attention after preparation of the Agenda. The City Attorney explained the urgency nature of the proposed ReSolution, relating to Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, establishment of a maintenance district for certain improve- ments at PGA West. The City Attorney explained the need for the Council to annually make an assessment of property at PGA to pay costs of said maintenance. He stated that the Streets & Highways Code requires the Council hold a protest hearing the first Tuesday of June each year, and prior to the hearing must have received the Engineer's report for assessment. The Council must therefore order the Engineer to prepare the report, pursuant to Resolution No. The City Attorney requested the Council vote on the urgency of the request: Moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to take this item as an urgency request. unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adopt Resolution No. 87-24. nanimously adopted. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 09:15:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 05-U02 1987-U02 "2394 MI??TES City Council May 5, 19B7 page Six. B. The Finance Director presented revised Financial Reports to the Council showing separate fund status for the Landmark reserve fund, with interest accrual through January, 1987. C. Council Member Sniff requested that the Planning Director update the Council regarding the mini-park program, and it was explained that Staff has been working on this project towards completion of a demonstration project", and identifying an area for the park. Mr. Crump explained that this matter would come before the Council when Staff had some concrete answers for their discussion, probably within 30-60 days. 12. ADJOURN?ENT Moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by council Member Pena, to adjourn to an Executive Session for the purpose of pending litigation. The regular meeting of the City Council held Tuesday, May 5, 1987, was adjourned at 8:39 p.m., at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 09:15:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 05-U02 1987-U02