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1986 05 20 CC Minutes# MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA 2?5 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. May 20, 1986 7:30 p.rn. 1. CALL To ORDER Mayor Pena called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. C\i 2. ROLL CALL ID C 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. Ken Embshoff, 52-140 Avenida Herrera, La Quinta, expressed concerns regarding a proposed apartment complex to be considered by the Council at their June 3, 1986, Council meeting. B. Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, asked the Council to give serious consideration to the proposed 688- unit apartment complex to be constructed at the north end of Desert Club Drive.--?Ms. Ostrowsky voiced an objection to proposed low-income housing and density of the units as presently proposed. C. Ann Young, 77-526 Calle Nogales, Vice-President of the La Quinta Cove Association, read a letter into the record from the Association, going on record to oppose construction of any kind on properties located generally south of Calle Tecate and west Ave. Montezuma to the Santa Rosa foothills. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. The City Manager reported on a communication received from the Family YMCA and Youth Center requesting funding for the YMCA P.L.A.Y. program for FY 1986-27, a funding commitment cons1?ting of $7,500.00. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to appropriate $7,500.00 to the YMCA P.L.A.Y. program for FY 1986-87. Unanimously adopted. Council Member Wolff requested a Community Services Grant application form be sent this group for Council approval. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02 #MINUTES City Council May 20, 1986 2. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Cox reported that she had attended the National Main Street conference in Atlanta, GA., along with Council Member Allen and Andy Vossler, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Cox stated that the seminar was sponsored by a Federal historical trust, in conjunction with the National Main Street Center, with ideas for promoting and building a downtown area. She said the seminar was excellent, and that they had come back with hundreds of ideas promoting downtown, and all materials would be made available to the Chamber?be] for use by their Marketing Committee. Council Member Cox further reported that the City had received a $500 donation from Landmark Land Co., to be used towards reestablishment of the La Quinta Senior Center in its new quarters at Plaza La Quinta. adopted. Mayor Pena further reported that The Orchard had pledged a $500 donation for relocation of the Senior Center, along with Soroptimist International of La Quinta. B. Council Member Wolff commented on the recently erected stop signs on Avenidas Obregon and Montezuma, and stated that he believed placement of stop signs on these streets to be necessary, citing the high numbers of young children and residential nature of these streets as factors in his decision for placement of stop signs in these areas. C. Council Member Bohnenberger reemphasized that the City had no plans for any construction south of Calle Tecate, and stated that current construction was part of the La Quinta flood control project. Mr. Bohnenberger stated that the City's General Plan designated this area as Open Space and went on record by saying that if the City ever votes to allow any kind of residential or commercial develop- ment on that property, he would resign and lead the recall campaign on the other Council Members who voted for development of this site. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pena stated that several persons wished to comment on item 6.D. of the Consent Calendar, and called Mr. Paul Fisher to address the Council. A. Paul Fisher, 51-475 Calle Rondo, expressed opposition to a proposed Landmark maintenance facility across the road from his home. B. Rupert yessayian of La Quinta also expressed concerns regarding the proposed maintenance facility, and cited concerns regarding problems with the current Landmark maintenance facility in this area. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02 # MINUTES City Council May 20, 1986 2?3 Page 3. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to remove this item from the Consent Calendar and place it under item 8. Other., on the Agenda. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item E.D. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, COX, Wolff and \I Mayor Pena. Ln NOES: None. C A. The Minutes of a regular Council meeting held May 6, 5 1986, were approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-36. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. C. Approval of City Travel Policies and Procedures was approved as submitted. 7. HEARINGS A. The Mayor presented a public hearing regarding appeal of cost of a public nuisance, vacant-lot, Jim Reed repre- senting Marge J. Vithen, Applicant, and asked the Community Safety Coordinator to present the Staff report. Mr. Hirdler stated that Staff had investigated the cost of this abatement, and found costs to be justified due to condition of the lot prior to cleaning. Mr. Hirdler recommended the abatement charges remain as previously recommended, and asked the City's weed abatement con- tractor, Doug Brown, to explain how charges were deter- mined. Mr. Brown explained the charge factors to the Council, and concurred with Staff recommendation. Jim Reed, representing Marge Vithen, Applicant, appeared before the Council and reguested relief from all or a portion of the charges, as he did not believe they were justified by the condition of the lot. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Nember Bohnenberger, to deny the appeal and let the charges of $591.00 remain. Unanimously adopted. Council further directed Staff to state in letters to persons having their lots cleaned and?or abated, that costs could run as high as $500-$600, or an amount which could reflect very high charges where heavy debris is a problem. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02 # MINUTES City Council 27?ay 20, 1986 Page 4. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding appeal of Plot Plan No. 86-295, a 3052 sq. foot bank building, Dan Edgar, Applicant. Mr. Stevens stated that Mr. Edgar had appealed three conditions as established by the Planning Commission pertaining to a driveway on Avenida Bermudas, relocation of the parking area and relocation of the trash storage area. Mr. Stevens reported that pursuant to the Council's corrunents at study session, Staff had prepared changes to Condition Nos. 7, 10 a), 10 b), 20 a) and 25 and reported that the Council had the option of approving one of several alternative plans for the building. Mr. Lauren Lewis spoke on behalf of the proposed bank, stating that he would be Chairman of the Board if it were approved, and assured the Council that the Applicant was amenable to the revised conditions as stated in the Staff report. Andy Vossler, President of the Chamber of Commerce, reiterated that the Chamber was in total of this type of use and this type business in the community, and expressed the Chamber's support for the project. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to deny the appeal and accept the project with conditions as set forth in the Staff report dated May 20, 1986, reflecting an angle parking, alley access configuration. Unanimously adopted. B. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding the Highland Palms Traffic Study, and presented the Council with a memorandum from John Lower, BSI, regarding discussion of an alternative consisting of a multi-way stop with little or no street improvements and plan views" of each of the prior alternatives for traffic safety in this area. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Allen, to direct Staff to proceed with the precise alignment for Washington Street in accord- ance with the Specific Plan, and develop a financing mechanism to expedite this portion of the project. Unanimously adopted. C. The Com???unity Development Coordinator presented a report regarding smoke and fire alarm Systems for City-owned facilities. Mr. Hirdler stated that Staff had received several informal proposals for installation of a smoke and fire alarm system, which would be UL approved and also State Fire Marshal approved. Mr. Hirdler explained that costs for such a system would run between $3,200 $3,400, and that addition of a burglar alarm system would add $2,500 to the cost. Mr. Hirdler recommended Council approve installation of a smoke and fire alarm system at City owned facilities. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02 # MINUTES City Council Nay 20, 1986 2?1 Page 5. It was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to authorize Staff to proceed with purchase and installation of smoke and fire alarm system at City facilities, and direct Staff to contact the owner of the building regarding participation in the cost of said system. Unanimously adopted. D. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding the 1986 General Plan Review, Cycle II. Mr. Stevens reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed the one General Plan Amendment application 0 received and determined the scope of consideration to 5 be General Plan Amendment No. 86-012, a request to consider amending the Land Use Plan for the area 1:) requested by the Applicant, and expand the land area being considered to include the 20 acres located at the northwest corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adopt the Planning Commission recommenda- tion for General Plan Amendment No. 86-012. Unanimously adopted. E. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding establishment of Landscaping District No. 1 PGA West), and stated that Staff had been working with Landmark over the past several months to establish a mechanism to maintain the landscaped medians and the PGA West Fire Station landscaping. Mr. Stevens proposed that an Assessment District be formed under the authority established by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 to accomplish this task, and recommended adoption of three proposed resolutions to initiate proceedings for formation of the Assessment District, approve the City Engineer's report and establish intent to form the Assessment District and set a public hearing to consider any protests. The proposed resolutions are as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 66-37. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITy COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEED- FOR THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 TO BE KNOWN AS THE LA QUINTA LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NUMBER 1" IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. RESOLUTION NO. 86-38. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE 11LA QUINTA LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NUMBER 1?'. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02 # ES City Council 1986 Page 6. RESOLUTION NO. 86-39. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO FORM AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE MAIN- TENANCE AND SERVICING OF LANDSCAPING, WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE LA QUINTA LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 86-37. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 86-38. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 86-39. Unanimously adopted. F. Mayor Pena explained that the Council would now consider Agenda Item 6.D., a request to approve construction of a 6,000 sq. ft. golf maintenance facility for Oak Tree West, Landmark Land Company, Applicant, and asked the Community Development Director to present the Staff report. Mr. Stevens reviewed the referenced request and Planning Commission action of May 13, 1986, at which time the request was approved subject to conditions as revised in the Staff report of May 13, 1986. Revised conditions pertained to requiring redesign of the building to lower its overall height and maintain a pitched roof more typical of residential construction, and to allow access via Calle Rondo, but with a curvilinear design. Council discussion centered primarily on the issues of road access, with Council Member Bohnenberger suggesting access to the facility be off Avenue 52. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to approve Plot Plan No. 86-265, with a change to conditions, requiring access to the golf maintenance facility of f of Avenue 52. Discussion occurred regarding access and impact of access from Calle Rondo, as opposed to access from Avenue 52. The Mayor invited comments from the Applicant. Andy Vossler, Landmark Land, expressed concerns regarding an access to the building from Avenue 52, primarily the fact that Avenue 52 was not yet realigned and could affect access until that time. He also expressed concerns regarding water drainage and direction of incoming traffic, which occurs primarily from the east, on Avenue 50. Mr. Paul Fisher addressed the Council and related concerns regarding access from Calle Rondo and further expressed concerns regarding Applicant's responsibility relative to drainage water BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02 # kI?WTES City Council May 20r 1986 Page 7. 2?7 Council Member Bohnenberger, with Council Member Wolff's consent, withdrew his previous inotion for approval and moved that the issue of access be addressed as a separate issue and that access to the facility be of f of Avenue 52, with & temporary access of f of Calle Rondo until the Avenue 52 realignment is constructed. This motion was seconded by Council Member Wolff. ROLL CALL VOTE: \I AYES: Council Members Allen, Wolff and ID Mayor Pena. NOES: Council Member Cox. a ABSENT: None. m It was then moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve Plot Plan No. 86-265, with the revised condition stipulating access from Avenue 52, with temporary access from Calle Rondo until construction of the realignment of Avenue 52 is completed. Unanimously adopted. G. The City Manager presented a report regarding grading and filling of Avenida Montezuma. Mr. Usher stated that Staff was asking Council to approve a proposed Resolution authorizing filling and grading of portions of Avenida Montezuma without competitive bidding, and recommended Council adoption the following proposed Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 66-41. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FILLING AND GRADING OF PORTIONS OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adopt Resolution No. 66-41. Unanimously adopted. G. RESOLUTION NO. 66-40. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 44, THE WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER QUALITY BOND ACT. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 86-40. Unanimously adopted. H. Council Member Wolff asked the City Manager to explain proposed measures to be taken to reseed the natural desert areas left barren by the flood control channel and flood control project work, and also questioned if steps and/or access across the flood channel was going to be done. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02 # City Council 1986 Page 8. Council Member Bohnenberger explained that reseeding and restoration of desert fauna was a mitigation factor for project approval, and would be done upon completion of the project. He also reported that steps would be cut into the bank of the flood control channel, about 1/2 block south of Council Member Wolff's home and about 1/4 miles south, ramps would be placed, along with another set of steps 1/4 mile further south. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adjourn to Wednesday, May 21, 1986, at 5:30 p.m., at the Velvet Turtle Restaurant in Palm Desert, to discuss confidential matters relating to real estate acquisition and potential litigation thereof. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held Tuesday, May 20, 1986, was adjourned at 9:58 p.m., at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 08:53:55AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 05-U02 20-U02 1986-U02