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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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