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1986 05 06 CC Minutes" MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA 2?I A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held at City Hall, 76-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. May 6, 1966 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pena called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. The flag salute was led by Stanley Sniff. 2. ROLL CALL ID 0 Present: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Wolff and Mayor Pena. Absent: Council Member Cox. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to excuse Council Member Cox. Unanimously adopted. 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. Stan Sniff, P.O. Box 1414, La Quinta, asked the Council to explain plans for the area south of Calle Tecate, which is now being filled with earth materials as part of the flood control project. Specifically, Mr. Sniff asked the Council if the City had any plans for building, either now or in the future. The City Manager explained that there is no building con- templated now or in the future on this property, and stressed that the City has had no discussion for either private or public development on this site. He further stated that desert habitation will be planted on the site upon completion of the flood project work. B. Andy vossler,President of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for their funding support. C. Gene House, from Human Service Consultants, presented the Council with the unofficial results of the City?s special census held this month. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. The City Manager reported on a communication received fro the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District request funds for a remodelling pro?ect at La Quinta Park, consisting of installation of new doors at the Center. The request was in the amount of $6,355.00, and was recommended for approval by the City Manager. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:52:59AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 06-U02 1986-U02 " MINUTES City Council 1986 Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to appropriate $6,355.00 to Account No. 01-4192-145-000, Community Services, Improvements O/T Buildings, and direct Staff to prepare the appropriate Resolution. Unanimously adopted. B The City Manager presented a communication from the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce regarding a proposal relative to the bulletin board at the La Quinta Post Office, ask- ing the City to enclose the west side of the bulletin board and assume responsibility for its maintenance. With Council Member Allen in favor of the Chamber proposa and Council Members bohnenberger, Wolff and Mayor Pena against, it was the Council's consensus to decline the Chamber offer. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Bohnenberger expressed outrage at the recent political advertising on television opposing Proposition 51, and the scare tactics being used to prevent passage of this legislation. Mr.Bohnenberger asked the City Manager to present a report and proposed resolution regarding Proposition 51. The City Manager stated that the City had received a proposed Resolution for adoption, from a group called Taxpayers for Fair Responsibility", the steering group supporting Proposition 51. Mr. Usher named the groups in favor on Prop. 51, and explained that this bill was a first attempt to control deep pocket" liability, and that the bill was being blocked largely by the California Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Usher further stated that appro imately 420 of California's 443 cities have endorsed passage of Proposition 51, and recommended adoption of th Resolution, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 86-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, URGING SUPPORT AND PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 51. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 86-36. Unanimously adopted. B. Council Member Wolff complimented the City Manager for completing negotiations on the recent Sphere of Influence agreement between the cities of Indio and La Quinta. Council Member Wolff also stated that the Arts Foundation was awarding scholarships to eight students in this area who will now be able to pursue their studies, and complimented the Foundation for their efforts in this area. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:52:59AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 06-U02 1986-U02 " MINUTES City Council May 6, 1986 2?9 Page 3. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt the Consent Calendar, with the dele- tion of Item 6.D. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Wolff and Mayor Pena. NOES: None. Ln ABSENT: Council Member Cox. C A. The Minutes of a regular Council meeting held April 1986, were approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-30. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. C. RESOLUTION NO. 86-31. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUI?TA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO VACATE PORTIONS OF ADAMS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. E. Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 21381-1 at PGA West. 7. HEARINGS A. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding proposed revision of fees for plan checks, engineering fees and encroachment permits, and asked the Community Develop- ment Director to present the Staff report. Larry Stevens explained that the proposed fees had been submitted to developers and other interested persons to obtain their comments, and from the comments received a number of changes in the proposed fee schedule had been made and included in the Agenda packet. Mr. Stevens recommended Council adoption of the fees as revised, and adoption of the following proposed Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 86-32. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-6, ADOPTIN REVISED FEES RELATIVE TO SUBDIVISION MAP CHECKS AND PLAN CHECKS AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS. Mayor Pena opened the hearing to public comment. Hear- ing none, Mayor Pena closed the hearing. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 86-31, as revised. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:52:59AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 06-U02 1986-U02 "MINUTES City Council Nay 6, 1986 4. B. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding weed abatement/lot cleaning assessments for placement on the 1986/87 property tax roll, and asked the Community Safety Coordinator to present the Staff report. Roger Hirdler explained the purpose of the hearing and recommended Council adoption of the following proposed Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 86-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI? OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. Mayor Pena opened the hearing to public comment. Hearing none, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 86-33. Unanimously adopted. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager presented a report regarding an Agreement with the City of Indio relative to future sphere of influence and annexation boundaries, and recommended approval of the Agreement. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve the Agreement between the City of Indio and the City of La Quinta, relative to a future Sphere of Influence and annexation boundaries. Unanimously adopted B. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed franchise for Coachella Valley Television, and explained that the proposed Resolution for adoption would set a public hearing on this matter for June 17, 1986. The City Attorney explained that it would be up to the Council, on June 17th, to establish the franchise, but that the Council would not be able to regulate sub- scriber rates or picture quality, as these were under regulation by the F.C.C. RESOLUTION NO. 86-34. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION To CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF A FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE TO PALMER COMMUNICATIONS INC., DBA COACHELLA VALLEY TELEVISION. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 86-34. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:52:59AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 06-U02 1986-U02 " NUTES City Council Nay 6, 1986 page5 C. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding additional positions within the Community Development Department, and requested funding for an Engineering Aide position and an additional Bldg. Inspector I position. Mr. Stevens further requested the Council adopt the following proposed Resolution appro- priating funds for said request. RESOLUTION NO. 86-35. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIF- 1) ORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $3,000 TO ACCOUN C NO. 01-4230-101-000, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BUILDING & SAFETY, SALARIES-REGULAR, FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS Cr) GENERAL FUND. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 86-35. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to authorize the Engineering Aid position at Range 35 for FY 86/87, with hiring procedure to begin now. Unanimously adopted. D. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding a traffic study on Singing Palms/Highland Palms access alternatives, and presented the Council with three alternatives for traffic signalization in this area. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to continue this item to the May 20, 1986, Council meeting. Unanimously adopted. Council further directed Staff to provide them with drawings of the plans to give the Council a better idea of the alternatives. D. The Community Safety Coordinator presented a report regarding an animal control canvassing program and new procedures relative to dog license sales and collection of impound fees. Mr. Hirdler recommended approval of both programs. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve the animal control canvassing program, but directed Staff to work with the City Attorney to work with the Community Safety Coordinator regarding a proposed Ordinance for establishment of new animal control fees. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:52:59AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 06-U02 1986-U02 " IINUTZS City Council 2?Yg?6?? 1986 E. The City Manager presented a report from Council Member Cox regarding a request for Council Member Allen and Cox, and the Deputy City Manager, to attend the National Main Street Conference in Atlanta, May 12-15, 1986. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member ohnenberger, to approve Council Member Cox' request. Unanimously adopted. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adjourn. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 1986, at City Hall. 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