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1986 07 01 CC Minutes#" MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular rneeting of the La Quinta City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. July 1, 1966 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pena called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox, and Mayor Pena. Absent: Council Member Wolff. Also Present: City Manager Usher, City Attorney Longtin, Deputy City Manager Jennings, Community Develop- ment Director Stevens and Community Safety Coordi- nator Hirdler. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox, to excuse Council Member Wolff. Unanimously adopted. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Earl Ellson, 78-435 Highway 111, La Quinta, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee, reported that the final work was being completed on a brochure promoting the City and should be completed around the end of August. Council Member Bohnenberger complimented the Chamber on the July newsletter, also expressed by other Council Members. B. Kevin Simons, an applicant for appointment to the La Quinta Planning Commission, gave a brief presentation detailing his reasons for wishing appointment, explained that he was basically pro-controlled growth, and desired to be a part of the planning for quality growth in La Quinta. Council Member Bohnenberger asked Mr. Simons how he felt about the direction La Quinta was going, and what he would like to see changed. Mr. Simons stated that his concerns revolved around the relationship between the single-family homes in the Cove and planned residential development within the City. He stated that he was pleased with the growth that has occurred, and would like to see feasibility studies done prior to walling in developments and golf courses are built, so that homes do not stand empty. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 #" MINUTES City Council July 1, 1986 Page 2. C. E.H. Dyer, P.O. Box 1484, La Quinta, discussed rapid grow traffic problems and other difficulties experienced in the last 30 years in the Los Angeles area, and cautioned the City Council to not issue building permits in excess of road improvements capable of handling future traffic flow. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. The Mayor reported on a communication received from Dennis Boomer, Deputy Sheriff of the Youth Service Team of the Coachella Valley, commending City employee Steve Kochell for his work with youths through the school suspension program. 5. COMNENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Allen welcomed the City?s new City Manager Ron Kiedrowski, to his first City Council meeting. B. Council Member Cox reported that she had attended the Chamber Marketing Committee sub-committee meeting, where they met with MultiMedia regarding the promotional bro- chure, and complimented the committee on their work and progress the Chamber has made towards their goals. C. Mayor Pena stated that the Council was still seeking the driver of a water truck which assisted at the Eisenhower Drive fire several weeks ago, and hoped to find him so that the Council could publicly commend him for his help with the fire. Mr. Pena also welcomed Ron Kiedrowski as the City's new City Manager. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council e Member Cox, to adopt the Consent Calendar. 31 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox, and Mayor Pena. NOES: Council Member Wolff. A. The Minutes of a regular Council meeting held June 17, 1986, were approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-57. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. T?1 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 #"MINUTES City Council July 1, 1986 Page 3. C. RESOLUTION NO. 86-58. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION SUBJECT TO LIMITATION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1986-1967. D. RESOLUTION NO. 66-59. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 65-94, DESIGNATING SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AS AN AUTHORIZED DEPOSI- TORY FOR CITY FUNDS AND DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES. E. The job description for Community Services Specialist was approved as submitted. F. RESOLUTION NO. 66-60. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF CITY WARRA??TS AND DEMANDS PRIOR TO BUDGET ADOPTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986-67. G. A request for an Extension of Time, Tentative Tract Map No. 20016, William Tackaberry, Applicant, was approved as recommended. 7. HEARINGS A. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding a Federal Revenue Sharing budget for Fiscal Year 1986-87. Mr. Pena explained that during 1966-87, $5,412 was expected to be received by the City, and that FRS funding was expected to cease at the end of the 86-87 fiscal year. Mayor Pena reported that the $5,412 in 86-87 revenue sharing monies was planned to be expended towards capital equipment. The Mayor opened the hearing to public comment. Hearing none, the Mayor closed the public hearing, and opened the hearing to Council discussion. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt the Federal Revenue Sharing budget for Fiscal Year 1966-1987. Unanimously adopted. B. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding a weed abatement/lot cleaning assessment for placement on the 1986-87 property tax rolls,and asked the Community Safety Coordinator to present the Staff report. Mr. Hirdler explained the purpose of the hearing, and recommended adoption of the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 86-61. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 #"MINUTES City Council July 1, 1986 Page 4. The Mayor opened the hearing to public comment. Hearing none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed, and opened Council discussion. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 86-61. unanimously adopted. C. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding a request from Palm Desert Disposal, Inc., relative to a rate adjustment and franchise agreement extension. Mr. Pena reported that the City entered into a refuse collection franchise agreement with Palm Desert Disposal on July 1, 1983, which was effective until June 30, 1986. He reported that Palm Desert Disposal was requesting a five year franchise extension beyond the 1986 termination date. The Mayor reported that other cities in the Coachella valley receiving disposal service from Palm Desert Disposal were discussing the possibility of dealing jointly with disposal franchise issues, at a time when the longest current agreement expires, which would be June 30, 1991. Mr. Pena stated that he believed service from Palm Desert Disposal had been good, and therefore Staff recommended an extension of the current franchise for a period of three years, to June 30, 1991, at which time the City would be able to deal with the franchise issue jointly with other cities locally. Mr. Pena reviewed the rate adjustment increase request, which would be A0? without a franchise extension, raising residential service rates from $5.65 to $6.05 per month. If a franchise extension is granted, Palm Desert Disposal would propose a rate adjustment of 2.15% annually, over the next two years. This would result in a rate of $5.75 for July 1, 1966, and $5.85 for July 1, 1967. Mr. Pena stated that Staff recommended approval of the franchise extension to June, 1991, and proposed CD concurrent rate increases of 2.15% over the next two years. 0 The Mayor opened the hearing to public comment. Hearing none, the Mayor closed the hearing and opened the meeting i\) to Council discussion. Moved by Council Member Bohnen- berger, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve a request by Palm Desert Disposal, Inc., for a franchise extension to June 30, 1991, and a rate increase of 2.15% over the next two years, with corresponding adjustments for commercial service. Unanimously adopted. D. The Mayor introduced a continued public hearing regarding E. an amendment to the text of the Municipal Land Use Ordi- nance, a request to amend the Ordinance by adding the Special Residential Single-Family Zone", City Initia- ted, and asked the Community Development Director to present the Staff report. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 #"MINUTES city Council July 1, 1986 page 5. Mr. Stevens reported that the Council had continued this matter several times in the past, and reported that the request would provide new development standards to apply primarily to the Cove area of the City. Mr. Stevens recommended the Council continue hearings on Items 7.D. and 7.E. to July 15th, and direct Staff to schedule a joint study session with the planning Commission for 2:00 p.m., July 14, 1986, for the purpose of discussing this issue. The Mayor opened the public hearing on Items 7.p. and 7.E Hearing no comment, the Mayor declared the hearing closed and opened Council discussion. It was the consensus of the council that these items be continued to the Council meeting of July 15, 1986, and to direct Staff to schedule a joint study session with the planning Commission to be held at 2:00 pm., July 14, 1986, at City Hall. B. BUSINESS SESSION A. The Mayor stated that the Council would consider appoint- ment of one member to the La Quinta Planning Commission, to fill a vacancy created by the expiring term of office of Commissioner Moran. The Mayor explained that Ms. Moran had applied for reappointment to the Com- mission, along with four 4) other citizens: George E. Fisher, D.D.S., Bruce D. Robinson, Kevin R. Simons, and Elizabeth Rush Zevely. The Mayor asked the City Attorney to conduct nominations for the office of Planning Commissioner. Mr. Longtin opened nominations, and asked the Council if they wished to vote by ballot or otherwise. It was moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to nominate Lucia Moran to the La Quinta Planning Commission. Mr. Longtin called for other nominations, if any. It was moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to unanimously approve Lucia Moran Planning Commissioner. Both motions were adopted unanimously, with Council Member Wolff absent. Council Member Bohnenberger commended the applicants for their civic spirit, and solicited their help and support for future projects. The Council further congratulated Ms. Moran on her appointment. B. The City Attorney read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 93. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 85-020. I BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 #"MINUTES City Council July 1, 1986 Page 6. The City Attorney explained that it would be in order to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 93. It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 93. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox and Mayor Pena. NOES: None. SENT: Council Member Wolff. ABSTAIN:None. C. It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve the Community Service Commission recommendations for funding 1986-27 community service grant application requests, to wit: Housing Authority, Riverside County $1,927.21), La Quinta Volunteer Fire Department $13,970.00), La Quinta Arts Foundation $10,000.00) and La Quinta Chamber of Commerce $35,000.00), and to refer grant applications from the La Quinta Sports & Youth Association and Riverside County Coalition Against Domestic Violence back to the Community Services Commission for further consideration. Unanimously adopted. D. The Mayor presented a report from the Community Services Commission regarding an amendment to the La Quinta Muni- cipal Code, changing the number of Commission members from seven to five. Council Member Cox conveyed Council Council Member Wolff's opinion regarding this matter, and said he felt the seven member Commission should stand. Council Member Allen agreed with Council Member Wolff, and asked City Staff to recruit actively to refill the two vacant seats. Council Member Allen suggested that m the four persons who recently applied for a Planning C) Commission seat be invited to apply for a seat on the 0 Community Services Commission. Ul Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member I\) Bohnenberger, to leave the number of members of the Community Services Commission at seven and to solicit applications to refill two vacant seats on this Commissio Discussion was held regarding the motion. The City Attorney explained that it could be handled by tabling or by the motion as stated. After discussion,the motion carried, as moved by Council Member Allen. E. The Community Development Director presented a staff report regarding a request from the La Quinta Golf Estates Association to waive fees for the Eisenhower BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 #"I??JTES City Council July 1, 1986 Page 7. Drive Improvement project. He stated that Staff had identified estimated cost of the fees $20,000), which were normal fees intended to cover City costs associated with providing plan check, inspection and related service to the Applicant for their project. The Community Develo ment Director recommended that fees associated with the La Quinta Golf Estates Eisenhower Drive project not be waived or reduced. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Cox, to deny the request by the La Quinta Golf Estates Association for waiver of fees associated with th Eisenhower Drive Improvement project. Unanimously F. The Community Safety Coordinator presented a report regar mg the public Safety Officer position for fiscal year 1966-87. Mr. Hirdler explained the outline of proposed duties for this employee, identified the specific hours of work, and annual cost $41,521). Mr. Hirdler stated that all personnel costs had been included in the budget for Fiscal Year 1966-87. G. The Cormunity Development Director presented a report fro the City's fire marshal regarding fire flow, and explained that he had reviewed the report. He explained that there were approximately 20 homes in potential permit stages in the affected area, which Staff believed to be insignificant given the number of lots. Mr. Stevens recommended the Council direct Staff to prepare a more complete report and analysis of alternatives, which would be brought to the Council at their next meeting, if possible. H. The Mayor presented a report relative to an additional item of business, a proposal from Ralph Anderson & Asso- ciates to perform an organization and management study for the City. He reported that the proposal would provide for Ralph Anderson & Associates to examine the organization and operation of the City, at a cost of $7,280 plus associated expenses. The Council asked Ron Kiedrowski, City Manager, if he had reviewed the proposal, and for his recommendation. Mr. Kiedrowski stated that he believed it to be a good proposal, and suggested that it was appropriate for the Council to perform this study in the transition between the management of the City. It was moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to approve an Agreement between the City and Ralph Anderson & Associates for performance of an Organization and Management Study of City operations, at a cost of $7,280, plus travel and related expenses. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 BIB] 02-27-96-U01 02:45:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 01-U02 1986-U02 #"MI??ES City Council July 1, 1986 Page 8. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member COX, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adjourn to July 14, 1986, at 2:00 p.rn. at City Hall, for the purpose of holding a joint study session with the La Quinta Planning Commission to discuss items 7.D. and 7.E. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held Tuesday, July 1, 1986, was adjourned at 8:42 p.m., at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. 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