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1987 11 17 CC Minutes" 429 CITY OF LA QUINTA MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1987 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was held in the Council Chambers, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California, Mayor Hoyle presiding. Meeting was called to order at the hour of 7:3C P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle ABSENT: None Cr) CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATXON ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Mayor Hoyle opened nominations for Mayor Pro-Tern. Councilman Bohnenberger nominated Councilman Pena. Nomination was seconded by Councilwoman Cox. Motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MOTION It was moved by Mayor Hoyle, seconded by Councilman Pena and carried unanimously confirming Councilwoman Cox as the City's designee. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MOTION It was moved by Councilman Pena, seconded by Councilman Bohnenberger and carried unanimously confirming Councilman Sniff as the City's member. HOUSING COMMITTEE MOTION It was mcved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Pena and carried unanimously confirming Murrel Crump as alternate and leaving the member" slot vacant. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " ity Council Minutes Page 2 November 17, 1987 430 PUBLIC SAFETY MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Sniff confirming Councilman Pena as the City's member. EARTHQUAKE & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SUB-COMMITTEE MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Sniff confirming Mayor Hoyle as the City's member. TRANSPORTATION MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox confirming Mayor Hoyle as the City's member. SUNLINE MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Sniff and carried unanimously confirming Councilman Pena as the City's representative. DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox and carried unanimously that Councilman Pena serve as the City's representative and that Councilman Bohnenberger serve as alternate. COUNTYWIDE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Bohnenberger and carried unanimously that this matter be placed on the Council agenda for consideration. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman COX that Public Works Director, Frank Reynolds serve as representative to the Countywide Hazardous Waste Management Plan with Mayor Hoyle serving as alternate. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF APPEALS MC::ON It was moved by Councilman Pena, seconded by Councilmar B?hnenberger and carried unanimously that this matter be cz.?tir.?ed to the next meeting. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 3 November 17, 1987 427 PUBLIC COMMENT MARY JANE OUTCAULT, P.O. Box 777, La Quinta, addressed the Council representing La Quinta Arts Foundation on the matter of Faire a la Quinta. She reported on the success of the Faire advising that between four and five thousand people attended. This Faire was made possible by a Community Services Grant from the City of La Quinta and expressed appreciation for it and thanked the City Staff and Chamber of Commerce for their support and participation. In response to Council, Ms. Outcault advised that all exhibitors are being polled as to their response and she will see that the City receives a copy of that survey. m Council expressed appreciation to Ms. Outcault for an outstanding job and asked the Mayor to address a letter to the Arts Foundation expressing thanks and appreciation. ISABELLA VASQUEZ, addressed the Council representing the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and proceeded to review the activities of the Chamber over the past month COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS COUNCILMAN BOHNENBERGER asked that Mr. Les Cleveland be invited to attend the next study session to update the Council on the issue of Colmac. COUNCILMAN BOHNENBERGER expressed his appreciation to the Council for having given him the opportunity to serve two terms as Mayor Pro-Tem. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS None BUSINESS SESSION 1. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR SIGNALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENTS AT WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 5C. Mr. Reynolds advised that final bid documents have been prepared for signalization?on of Washington Street and Avenue 50 and for street improvements for the same intersection. The estimated cost of the signalization project is $85,000 and the estimated cost of the improvements is $95,000. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 4 November 17, 1987 428 There are funds budgeted for both projects. He further advised that the widening of Washington Street from this intersection, northerly will begin after Easter. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that staff be authorized to call for. bids for the Washington and Ave. 50 signalization and improvement project as outlined. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM ELVIRITA LEWIS FOUNDATION FOR EXTENSION CF LEASE. The City Manager advised that The Elvirita Lewis Foundation has submitted a request for amendment to the previously approved lease agreement extending it from a three-year agreement to a ten-year agreement with two ten-year options. Staff recommended that if it is Council's desire to amend the lease that a sub-committee of two Councilmen be appointed to meet with staff and representatives of the Foundation to review the proposed amendments. SHARI BRUMMEL, Executive Director of the Elvirita Lewis Foundation addressed the Council reviewing the history of this issue. She advised that the reason for requesting the extension is because of difficulty in getting donations based on a short-term lease. She submitted a list of children waiting to get into the center and also a list of seniors who are anxious to work in the center. In answer to questions by Council, Ms. Brummel advised that they are planning modular units on a foundation. The child-care cost is $60 per week. They are making scholarships available with fund raising projects. LYN DAWSON, 84-525 Avenue 66, expressed her satisfaction with the center. JULIE GURINO, 51-275 Calle Guatemala, stated that if it wasn't for the center, she wouldn't be able to work and felt that the intergeneration" idea is a great one. Council discussion ensued in which Councilman Sniff and Mayor Hoyle expressed concern with granting a long term lease and questioned whether or not this is an appropriate land use for a park site. Following dis??ssion, Council concurre on carrying this decision over following a meeting with representatives from the Elvirita Lewis Foundation. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 5 November 17, 1967 425 MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that he and Councilwoman Cox be appointed as the sub-committee to meet with staff and representatives of the Foundation to discuss terms of the agreement. Motion carried with Councilman Sniff and Mayor Hoyle voting NO. To be placed on the next agenda if possible. 3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES. m Councilman Bohnenberger abstained from this matter. cy) ORDINANCE NO. 115 m AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUIN?A AMENDING TITLE 8 ENTITLED BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION", kW?NDING EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1985 EDITION, INCLUDING CERTAIN SPECIFIED APPENDICES AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STAN?ARDS, PUBLISHEZ BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION AND ThE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS. MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hoyle that full reading of Ordinance N?. 115 be waived and same adopted on second reading. Councilman Sniff questioned if the provision stating that the required fire flow won't take effect u.il the emergency Water mains are installed is adequate or f it should state when the emergency water lines and fire hydrants are operational". Mr. Kiedrowski advised tha- the minutes w?ll show that is the intent. In response to Councilman Pena, Mr. Crump advised that everyone pulling permits are being advised of the problems in the cove and the remedies taking place. Motion carried on the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Bohnenberger BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 6 November 17, 1987 42E; COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Receipt of Planning Commission Minutes 10/27/67 Councilman Pena advised that he attended the 11/10/87 meeting of the Planning Commission in which the Village Specific Plan was discussed and it was proposed that a number of people travel to Sedona, Arizona, which is being used as a proto-type. It was also discussed that there is a need for market studies and solid direction to implement the plan by professional people. In answer to Mayor Hoyle, Mr. Walling advised that people have expressed a concern about rental costs. He added that the public hearing was held over in order to receive more input. Councilman Bohnenberger suggested another joint meeting with the Planning Commission on December 15th if possible. Council concurred. CONSENT CALENDAR 4. AWARD OF BID FOR TREE TRIMMING TO LOW BIDDER ACCURATE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,470.00. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 10/27/87 & 11/3/87 6. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that Consent Items 4, 5 & 6 be approved as recommended with Item 6 being approved by Resolution No. 87-59. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION ITEMS a. DISCUSSION OF CIVIC CENTER SITE. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilworran Cox that staff be authorized to begin preparing Request for Proposals" to be presented to the Council based on the comments made at the study session. Councilman Pena suggested that a mini-conference center" be included. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 7 November 17, 1987 423 b. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBILITY OF FORMATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2. Mr. Kiedrowski advised that this will be taken up on the Redevelopment Agency agenda. c. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBILITY OF FORMATION OF MELLO-ROOS AND/OR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. The City Manager noted that this matter was discussed during study session and there is a request from a property owner that the City look into formation of a Cr) Mello-Roos district along the Highway 111 corridor. MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Bohnenberger that staff be authorized to prepare proposals. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF OFFICERS A. CITY MANAGER The City Manager advised that an item relating to the up-coming Skins Game" has come up since the agenda was published. Sunrise has offered a number of badges to the City, and in the past, acceptance has been done by Council Resolution. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that this matter be placed on the agenda for consideration. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 87-EO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GIFT OF GUEST BADGES FOR WORLD CUP OF GOLF TOURNAMENT. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that Resolution No. 87-60 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. B. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR No Report. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02 "424City Council Minutes Page 6 November 17, 1987 C. COMMUNITY SAFETY DIRECTOR Mr. Hirdler advised that the next Earthquake Preparedness Class will be held Nov. 18th at 7:00 in the Council Chambers. To date, 50 people have participated. On Nov. 14th, there was a rabies clinic in which 67 licenses were issued. D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Mr. Bradshaw commented on the importance of marketing with reference to the Village Plan". Also, earlier this month, there was a meeting of private developers to discuss the formation of a private economic development corporation which would serve to promote the entire Coachella Valley. He also reported on the Status of the video. E. FINANCE DIRECTOR No Report. F. PLANNING DIRECTOR The Planning Director reported on the status of the Highway 111 Specific Plan advising that there will be another meeting of the sub-committee prior to submitting a report to the Commission. Following that, there will be some direction to staff as to how to further shape the plan effort. Councilwoman Cox advised that the Board of Realtors wish to be kept abreast of the status of this plan. Councilman Sniff asked for an up-date on mini-parks at the next meeting. G. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR The Public Works Director reported on the status of the streets and drainage improvement project in the cove. The plan is to fly the area next week. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 P.M. upon motion by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Pena and carr?ed unanimously. Res?ectfully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-26-96-U01 02:59:45PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 17-U02 1987-U02