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1987 12 01 CC Minutes" 421 LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 1987 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 7.30 P.M., Mayor Hoyle presiding. Pledge of Allegiance followed. PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle ABSENT: None Cr) CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT JACK ABELS, P.O. Box 1416, La Quinta, addressed the Council representing the C. V. Recreation and Park District and reviewed the items that the monies allocated to them from Community Development Block Grant Fund was used for. He advised that they were used for new tables and chairs at the Community Center; the sprinkler system has been installed and is in operation and the balance of the funds are going to be used for additional playground equipment. ANN YOUNG, 77-526 Nogales, addressed the Council representing the Cove Association on the matter of the street markers in the Cove. They feel that as many as possible should be refurbished. They suggest that only one be placed at each intersection. They also ask that anti-litter signs bearing penalties be posted along the streets throughout the City. Council advised that the issue of the street markers will be discussed under Agenda Item No. 5. ROCKO BALSAMO, P.O. Box 344 La uinta, addressed the Council on the matter of a business license which he has been trying to obtain from the City for a limousine service. His application was denied on the basis that dispatching is not allowed from a residence. He was advised that to appeal this decision would cost $175. He noted that the only dispatching done is by telephone. He asked for Council?s assistance in clearing up this matter. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 03:00:49PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 01-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 2 December 1, 1987 22 The City Manager advised that he will bring back a report to the Council. ** * ** ** ** ** ***** ** * ** * ****** * * ***** ** JEANETTE JONES, 77-395 Calle Sinaloa, expressed concern with some of the City?s regulations, particularly with regard to parking of commercial vehicles. She stated that she would like to meet with the Council in a more private, less formal atmosphere to discuss this matter. The City Manager was asked to set up such a meeting. COUNCIL COMMENT COUNCILMAN BOHNENBERGER commented that Councilman Harlow is retiring from the Indio City Council this week after 17 years on the Council and 4 years as a Planning Commissioner. He suggested that the Council recognize his contribution to his community as well as the Coachella Valley. Council concurred. Councilman Bohnenberger also advised that the C. V. Water District is currently out to bid on the completion of the La Quinta Stormwater Project. A bid will be awarded on the 22nd and the project should be completed by July 1988. ********************************** ****** COUNCILMAN PENA complemented the Sheriff's Department on the excellent job they did with traffic control during the Skins Games. Councilman Pena also thanked the La Quinta Hotel for their Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN A?ENDMENT NO. 86-016 MEISTERLIN. Mr. Crump, Planning Director, presented staff report advising that the subject application was first considered by the City Council on August 4, 1987 with a recommendation of denial from the Planning Commission. It was the consensus of the Council that the applicant be allowed time to prepare a formal development application with additional BIB] 02-26-96-U01 03:00:49PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 01-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 3 December 1, 1987 419 information which would be useful in determining the viability of the concept. The hearing was continued to this date in order for that to occur. As of October 30, 1987, a change of zone application; specific plan and environmental information form have been submitted. However, the application has been determined to be incomplete due to lack of zone change exhibit; property owner authorization; correct ownership information; level of specificity and pro-forma. a:) The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN. Cr) There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED. Discussion ensued with Council concurring that they would m like to carry this matter over until the next meeting and in the interim, contact the applicant and ask him to appear at that meeting and explain the problems delineated by the Planning Director. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Pena that this matter be carried over and that staff contact the applicant and ask him to be present at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a) Letter from Denise vasquez regarding financial assistance for youth sports trip to the Far East. The City Manager advised that a request has been received from Denise Vasquez, a student of Palm Desert High School, and resident of La Quinta, for a contribution to assist her with expenses to a trip to Hong Kong to participate in a New Years Day 10K Run as part of the International Sports Exchange Program. Discussion ensued regarding the benefit this contribution would be to the City of La Quinta with regard to public relations and promotion. Council concurred on making a monetary contribution as well as giving her City lapel pins, and anything else representative of the area. MOTION It was moved by Councilman sniff, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that the City of La Quinta make a monetary contribution in the amount of $500 to Denise Vasquez to assist her with expenses to the Far East to participate in a New Year's Day 10K Run in Hong Kong as part of the International Sports Exchange Program. Said donation is made with recognition to the promotional and public relations benefit to the City of La Quinta. Motion carried unanimously. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 03:00:49PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 01-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 4 December 1, 1987 2O b) Letter from Louis Campagna and Margaret Miele advising of a donation of a holiday street banner to the City of La Quinta. Council concurred in sending a letter of thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Mele and Mr. Campagna. BUSINESS SESSION 2. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. ll3A CHANGE OF ZONE 87-026 ANNA HASSELL AND REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON APPROPRIATENESS OF LAND USE. MOTION It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Sniff that this matter be continued to January 5, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. 3. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REQUEST OF ELVIRITA LEWIS FOUNDATION FOR EXTENSION OF LEASE. The City Manager advised that there was a meeting between himself, Council Members Bohnenberger and Cox and representatives of the Elvirita Lewis Foundation. Subsequently, a letter has been received asking that this matter be continued for 30 to 60 days to review the costs and time lines relative to various sites in addition to the site at the Avenue 50 park. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Sniff, seconded by Councilman Pena that this matter be continued for 60 days. Motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF APPEALS. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Pena, seconded by Councilwoman Cox that this matter be carried over and staff was asked to come up with a list of recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF STREET NAME SIGNS IN ThE COVE. The City Manager advised that staff has completed a survey of the monument street markers in the cove. There are 57 missing; 135 broken; 167 borderline; and 186 in good condition. Staff has suggested several alternatives as to the disposition of the monument markers: BIB] 02-26-96-U01 03:00:49PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 01-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 5 December 1, 1987 41? 1. Repair and paint the good and borderline categories. 2. Remove and dispose. 3. Remove and place them at another location such as the park. 4. Initiate and adoption program whereby the public could adopt a monument and place on their property. Councilman Sniff felt that these markers are a part of the City's heritage and charm and therefore, made the following motion: Cr) MOTION It was moved by Councilman Sniff, seconded by Councilman Bohnenberger, that a program be initiated to m maintain and restore these markers as much as possible. Counciliran Pena favored the motion, but questioned the manpower to implement it in total and suggested that it begin by having the broken ones removed. He also suggested that a public relations program be implemented to adopt a marker and suggested that the newsletter be used for this purpose. Councilman Bohnenberger stated that he would like to see them incorporated into the village Plan, starting at Tampico and Washington and place them at the street intersections from there into the village and at all key intersections and then place the remainder throughout the Cove. Councilwoman Cox suggested that the Historical Society be contacted, as they may wish to be involved in some way. Mayor Hoyle felt that they should all be relocated to the village area, otherwise, they will continue to be vandalized. Motion carried unanimously. 6. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REGARDING APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS. The Planning Director advised that a recent concern has prompted the Planning Commission to request Planning Staff to review the current authority for processing and approval of residential projects. Presently, the only major development approval function which is not required to go before the Planning Commission is the residential plot plan. The Planning Director has the sole approval authority on these cases. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 03:00:49PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 01-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 6 December 1, 1987 418 Me presented the Council with a proposed urgency ordinance which has been drafted in accordance with California Government Code Section 65858. Council questioned the need for an urgency ordinance and the City Attorney suggested that it be adopted as an urgency measure and also have a second reading at the next meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 119 AN ORDINANCE OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AS AN URGENCY MEASURE, CERTAIN REGULATIONS CHANGING THE APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WHICH MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITh A CONTEMPLATED ZONING PROPOSAL, SAID REGULATIONS TO BE IN EFFECT ON AN INTERIM STUDY BASIS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858. It was moved by Councilwoman Cox, seconded by Councilman Sniff that Ordinance No. 119 be taken up and full reading be waived and same adopted as an urgency ordinance. Motion carried on the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONSENT CALENDAR 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 1987. 8. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER. 9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION ON TENTATIVE TRACT 21123 GENERALLY WEST OF WASHINGTON: APPROXIMATELY 800 SOUTH OF AVENUE 50. MOTION It was moved by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilman Sniff that Consent Items 7, 8 & 9 be approved as recommended with Item No. 6 being approved by Resolution No. 87-61A and Item No. 9 being approved by Resolution No. 87-61. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Receipt of Planning Commission Minutes of ll?1O/87. Noted and filed. BIB] 02-26-96-U01 03:00:49PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 01-U02 1987-U02 " City Council Minutes Page 7 December 1, 1987 415 STUDY SESSION ITEMS a. Report on Status of Colmac. Councilwoman Cox advised that there will be a report at the first meeting in January. b. Discussion of Volunteer Fire Department. Councilman Bohnenberger asked that this item be carried over. c. Discussion of La Quinta Arts Festival. Carried over to second meeting in January. m d. Discussion of City's Community Service Grant Awards Program. Carried over to second meeting in January. e. Report on Mini-Parks. No discussion. Discussed in Study Session.) f. Discussion Regarding Chamber Improvements. No discussion. Discussed in Study Session. Discussion ensued regarding the next meeting of the City Council, as there will be members of the Council absent due to attendance at a conference. Council concurred on meeting next on December 21st at 2:30 P.M. then joining the Planning Commission in Study Session regarding the Village Plan. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. upon motion by Councilman Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilwoman Cox and carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 7 X,>3?.;?( 6''( SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-26-96-U01 03:00:49PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 12-U02 01-U02 1987-U02