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1986 04 15 CC Minutes" 3O? MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California April 15, 1986 7:30 p.m. \` D CALL TO ORDER C Mayor Pena called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:31 p.m., and led the Council in the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox, Wolff and Mayor Pena. Absent: None. Also Present: City Manager Usher, City Attorney Longtin, Deputy City Manager Jennings, Community Develop- ment Director Stevens and Community Safety Coordi- nator Hirdler. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Mark Moran, 54-510 Avenida Rubio, La Quinta, represen- ting the Senior Advisory Committee, asked the Council to consider a $500 appropriation for the purpose of recognizing senior volunteers. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to approve an allocation of $500 to recognize senior volunteers at the La Quinta Senior Center. Unanimously adopted. Martin Beck clarified that a Senior Advisory Committee had been formed and was charged with advising and assisting the Prograrn Director with senior programs. C. Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, addressed the Council regarding procedural matters and Roberts Rules of Order, criticized the Council for alleged verbal insults directed towards her, and clarified her comments at an earlier Council meeting regarding the Citys monetary contributions to the La Quinta Arts Foundation. D. Alice Bailes, 78-035 Calle Estado, La Quinta, urged the Council to pass legislation prohibiting political activity during Council meetings. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02 "MiNUTES City Council April 15, 1986 Page 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. The City Manager read a communication from Martin Beck, representing the Community Services Commission, reporting on a recent symposium held by the Commission on the topic of Latch Key Kids". Mr. Beck then explained that the Commission had been very distressed at the poor turnout at the symposium, but was gratified that their program seemed to have stimulated a great deal of public interest on this subject. B. The City Manager presented a communication from Martin Beck regarding a request for paving of Avenida Montezuma. Council Member Wolff recommended that if stop signs are placed on Avenida Obregon, they also be placed on Avenida Montezuma, whether it is paved or not. Council Member Wolff stated that he would address this matter when it came up again under the Business Section of the agenda. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Allen thanked Alice Bailes for her state- ments regarding banning political activity at Council meetings and stated that he wished to see public abuse of the three-minute public comment period curtailed. B. Council Member Bohnenberger reported on the fire at the La Quinta Community Services office at 51-100 Avenida Bermudas. Mr. Bohnenberger explained that it was expected that the Senior Center would have to vacate the building for some period of time, until the damage was repaired and/or a new location found. He stressed the need for smoke alarms in the City's public buildings, and asked the City Manager to look into having all public buildings outfitted with smoke alarms that have outside alarms or alarms at the fire station. Mr. Bohnenberger asked the City Manager to report on the status of the Tn-City Traffic Study. Mr. Usher stated that the draft report from Susan Williams was delivered to Staff on Friday. The City Manager said that Larry Stevens was preparing Staff comments relative to prepa- ration of the final report, at which time it will go back to Ms. Williams, after which time the final report will be distributed to all members and Supervi- sor Larson. Following receipt by all agencies of the report, a meeting will be set for discussion by the agencies. C. Council Member Cox reported that the CVAG Executive Committee had voted to rename the CVAG conference room the Mike Wolfson Conference Room" as a memorial to Rancho Mirage Council Member Wolfson. She further reported on a shipment of radioactive waste to be shipped through the Coachella valley, and explained that the City of has been asked to oppose in concept this action until environmental and legislative issues have been addressed. La Quinta's opposition would be taken to the CVAG Execu- tive Committee, who would prepare a resolution to this BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02 " MIN?TES City Council April 15, 19B6 Page Three. 33,'3 Ms. Cox also reported that the Riverside County Housing Authority had requested CVAG agencies to commit $8,000/ year, over a four-year period, to operate an emergency shelter for homeless to be located in Palm Springs. Ms. Cox explained that the CVAG T.A.C. committee had recommended denial of this request. Ms. Cox reported that La Quinta's share of this request would be $1,927.20. Ms. Cox also reported that the CVAG budget would be coming before the Council at the next General Assembly meeting, and that an update on the CVAG J.P.I.A. had been discussed. Ms. Cox asked the Council to set aside time for a study session to discuss these CVAG 1) issues. C Discussion was held regarding the formula used by CVAG 5 to determine monetary requests of cities, and other questions surrounding the Housing Authority request for funds. It was the consensus of the Council to continue this matter to the next study session for further discussion. D. Council Member Wolff stated that he had been unable to attend the Latch Key Seminar", although his wife had been in attendance. Mr. Wolff agreed with Mr. Beck's comments and stated that he too felt the symposium had stirred the conscience" of the Valley as regards this important subject, including school district involvement. Council Member Wolff complimented the Planning staff for the recent study session tour of C.V. apartment complexes. Mr.Wolff also discussed recent comments by the public regarding the City's contribution to the Arts Founda- tion, and clarified that the City's $27,000 contribu- tion was distributed over a three-year period. He explained that this contribution constituted approxi- mately 1/2 of 1% of the total City budget over this three year period of time. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox, Wolff and and Mayor Pena. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02 "MINUTES City Council April 15, 1986 4. A. Minutes of a regular ineeting of the La Quinta City Council held April 1, 19were approved as corrected. B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DE?ANDS. C. Public Improvements for Eisenhower Drive and Washington Street Tract No. 13640 and 20052, M.B. Johnson/Laguna de la Paz, were accepted as recommended. D. Parcel Map No. 21055, Landmark Land Co., was approved as recommended. E. Recordation of a Notice of Non-Renewal for a Land Con- servation Tract at the northwestern corner of Jefferson St. and Ave. 54, Landmark Land Co., was approved as recommended. F. RESOLUTION NO. 86?26. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GIFT OF COURTESY SEASON TICKETS TO THE PAL? SPRINGS ANGELS BASEBALL GAMES. 7. HEARINGS A. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding appeal of the cost of a Public Nuisance Abatement action, Marge Vithen, Appellant, and asked the Community Safety Coordinator to present the Staff report. Mr. Hirdler explained the location of the lot in question and the nature of the heavy growth on the rear third of the lot. Mr. Hirdler further explained that over a period of many years, illegal dumping had taken place at this site, along with two trees which needed extensive trimming. Mr. Hirdler recommended the cost of abatement remain as previously set, and reminded the Council that the lot had already been abated by the City, at a cost of $591.00. Following questions of staff, Mayor Pena opened the hearing to public comment. Comments were heard from the following: A. Jim Reed, representing Marge Vithin, presented the applicants appeal, stressing what he felt was an exorbitant charge and requested Council to inter- vene and grant partial relief from the $591.00 assessment charge. Considerable discussion occurred between the Appellant and Council regarding dumpsters placed on the property into which debris was placed. Mr. Reed stated that he believed the dumpsters to have been used for debris from lots other than Mrs. Vithen's, and he did not believe it fair to pay for removal of debris from other lots. After questioning from the City Manager, Mr. Reed stated that he had not brought this matter to the attention of the Community Safety Coordinator. Following Mr. Reed?s reply the City Manager recommended the Council continue the hearing to give the Community Safety Coordinator an opportunity to investigate the information and present a 1 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02 "MINUTES City Council April 15, 1986 Page Five. Following questions of staff by the Council for clarifi- cation, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to continue the public hearing to the Council meeting of May 6, 1986. Council Member Wolff subsequently withdrew his motion for continuance, which was agreed to by Council Member Allen, for the purpose of reopening the public hearing to further public comment. Mayor Pena declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Pena closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to continue the public hearing to the May 6, 1986, City Council meeting. Unanimously adopted. The motion was amended to state the May 20th Council meeting for the convenience of the Appellant, who stated that he could not attend on May 6th. B. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding a request to cancel the Land Conservation Contract on the 3.68 acre portion of the agricultural preserve within the City, located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 54, Landmark Land Company, Applicant, and asked the Community Development Director to present the Staff report. Mr. Stevens explained that within a portion of the pre- viously approved Oak Tree West Specific Plan, there was a small agricultural preserve, consisting of 3.68 acres. He stated that the Oak Tree West portion of the site was part of a purchase for the purpose of development, and that the conditions of approval of the Specific Plan required the landowner, Landmark, to go through necessary procedures to cancel that ag preserve contract. Mr. Stevens stated that the purpose of tonight's hearing was to complete that process, and that Staff had prepared a background report and proposed Resolution which would allow the Council to take that action. Mr. Stevens recommended adoption of the resolution and cancella- tion of the ag preserve contract, subject to conditions contained in the April 15, 1986, staff report and payment of $11,730.00 to Riverside County. Following questions directed to Staff, Mayor Pena declared the public hearing open. 1) Brian Curley, Landmark Land Co., explained that the shape would make it useful for right-of-way and landscape areas, and that Landmark was in concur- rence with the Staff report. Mayor Pena declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adopt Resolution No. 86-27, as follows: BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02 "MINUTES City Council April 15, 1966 Page Six. RESOLUTION NO. 66-27. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFICATE OF TENTATIVE CANCELLATION OF A PORTION OF A LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT Government Code, Section 51280, et seq.) Unanimously adopted. The Mayor declared the Council adjourned to a short break. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager presented a report regarding a Hold Harmless Agreement relative to use of Arts Foundation facilities for the special census, and recommended approval of the agreement. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to approve a Hold Harmless Agreement between the City and the La Quinta Arts Foundation for use of Arts Foundation facilities during the City?s special census activities. Unanimously adopted. B. The City Manager presented a report regarding cost sharing of sewer installation for an interim sewer connection for the eventual planned sewer in Desert Club Drive. Mr. Usher explained that the cost sharing agreement between the City, Landmark Land Co., and possibly C.V.W.D., would be at a cost to not exceed $12,500.00. Mr. Usher stated that further details would need to be worked out relative to the interim sewer, but reminded the Council that time was of the essence due to construction of Desert Club Drive relative to the sewer. Mr. Usher requested Council authorization to enter into the agreement for an amount not to exceed $12,500, although further details of the agreement might be further refined. After discussion regarding the permanence of the sewer connection, it was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded C by Council Member Allen, to authorize the City Manager to 11 enter into an Agreement between the City and Landmark f\) Land Company regarding cost sharing of sewer installa- tion. unanimously adopted. C. The City Manager presented a report from the Deputy City Manager requesting authorization to hire two temporary full-time employees, and recommended Council authorization for hire of the two additional employees through June 30, 1986, and authorizing the City Manager to transfer $1,865.00 interdepartmentally to fund these positions. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to authorize hiring of two temporary full-time employees through June 30, 1966, and to authorize the City Manager to transfer $1665.00 interdepartmentally for this purpose. unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02 " MINUTES City Council April 15, l9?6 Page Seven. 2?3 D. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding establishment of stop signs along Avenida obregon, and reported numerous concerns expressed by local citizenry about speeding along this street, subse- quent to the establishment of stop signs along Eisenhower Drive. Mr. Stevens explained that Staff had been observing both the volume and speed of traffic since stop signs were installed, and had requested the City Engineer review and evaluate possible traffic controls for Avenida obregon. Mr. Stevens pointed out that accident history and other available data were reviewed and it was determined that none of the obregon inter- c\j sections met standard traffic warrants for additional controls. He did point out that, as a result of the C Circulation Plan changing obregon from a *?collector'? to a local street, it would seem that the previous desig- nation of obregon as a through street" could be changed. Mr. Stevens recommended adoption of a resolu- tion deleting Avenida Obregon from the through street" designation and authorizing stop signs to be placed at each intersection of Avenida obregon with designated through streets. Discussion concerning similar action relative to Avenida Montezuma took place, and it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt the proposed Resolution, as follows, with an amendment establishing placement of stop signs on Avenida Montezuma as with Avenida obregon. Unanimously adopted. E. The City Manager presented a report regarding C.V.W.D. bids for installation of the sewer under Desert Club Drive, from Calle Tampico southward and water system work for this area. Re reported that, as discussed earlier, it had been tentatively agreed that CVWD would pay for the waterline improvement work, with the City paying for sewer installation, at a cost estimate of $225,000- $230,000. Mr. Usher further explained that it had also been discussed that these funds would be provided from the Redevelopment Agency rather than the City, since the improvements would be in the same trench as the flood control line. He explained funding mechanisms upon completion of the flood control project, and said that if the total cost of the flood control project exceeds funds available, the City would make up the funds from additional Redevelopment Agency funds, but if it fell within budgeted amounts, there would be no addi- tional cost to the City. Mr. Usher recommended Council approval of an agreement between the City and CVWD if a? agreement should be necessary, and if not, simply advise the Water District that it should proceed along those lines. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member bohnenberger,to take this matter up as a Business Session item of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency. unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02 "MINUTES City Council 1Ei1g5At1.986 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member wolff, to adjourn. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held Tuesday, April 15, 1986, was adjourned at 9:47 p.m., at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:51:41AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 15-U02 1986-U02