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A regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held at City Hall, 78-105
Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
November 18, 1986 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pena called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.
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2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox, Wolff, and
Mayor Pena.
Also Present: City Manager Kiedrowski, Planning Director Crump,
Finance Director Henry Harvey, Community Safety
Director Hirdler, Deputy City Manager Jennings,
Mayor-Elect Hoyle, Councilmember-Elect Sniff
Secretary Judith Nazzaro.
Mayor Pena read plaques presented in recognition of service to the
City of La Quinta to departing Councilmembers Larry Allen and Fred
Wolff. Both Councilmembers Allen and Wolff made their parting
comments, congratulated new Mayor-and-Councilmember-Elect and bade
farewell to fellow Council Members bohnenberger, Cox and Pena, who
in turn expressed their rejoinders.
Mayor Pena requested a report on the election results received from
the Registrar of Voters from City Manager Kiedrowski, who announced
the election of William R. Hoyle as Mayor, and Stanley L. Sniff as
Council Member. The City Manager then lead the new Mayor and
Councilmember through their oath of office. Directly following the
oaths, newly appointed Mayor Hoyle adjourned the meeting to a
five-minute break.
Mayor Hoyle adjourned the meeting to a five-minute break at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor Hoyle reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
3. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Agenda confirmed, it was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by
Council Member Sniff, that Council Member remain
Mayor Pro-tem. Unanimously adopted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Martin Beck, P.O. Box 1043, La Quinta, CA, as member of
Community Service Commission and private citizen expressed
his sentiments regarding the *smashing success" of the Faire
a la' Quinta, held Sunday, November 16, 1986, and announced
that between 3,000 to 4,000 people were in attendance.
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B. John Bund, 54665 Avenida Alvarado, La Quinta, CA,
congratulated new Mayor Hoyle and Councilmember-Elect Sniff
on their election, expressing admiration for the founding
fathers' incorporation of the City of La Quinta and his
wishes for a government which will continue to work for the
citizens of La Quinta. His comments were met with a round
of applause from the audience.
C. Ann Young, La Quinta Cove, extended congratulations to new
Mayor William Hoyle, and new Councilmember Stanley Sniff,
and wished each good luck in their endeavors on behalf of
the City of La Quinta.
D. Larry Allen, presented to Mrs. Jean Klein, a plaque citing
her husband, Bert's, foresight and contribution to the
Coachella Valley Flood Control project.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Bohnenberger added his appreciation to Martin
Beck's comments, above, and agreed La Quinta's first fair
was certainly an outstanding success.
B. Former Mayor Pena, nee Council Member, welcomed new Mayor
Hoyle and Council Member Sniff aboard, expressing his desire
to forge ahead in working as a team.
C. Council Member Sniff expressed his appreciation to Larry
Allen and Fred Wolff for their accomplishments as part of
the founding group, and thanked La Quinta citizens for their
votes, urging them to appear at council meetings and to ask
questions/take part in further La Quinta growth.
D. Mayor Hoyle commented on the opening of the Senior Center's
temporary quarters at La Quinta Shopping Center, and
expressed his appreciation to the citizens for his
successful campaign for Mayor, and stated his wish to get
started".
7. HEARINGS
None.
8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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9. Business Session
A. General Plan Amendments, Cycle III; scoping report from
Planning Commission.
1) General Plan Amendment No. 86-012, increase residential
C\J density; J.C.C. Enterprises, Applicant.
West of Adams Street between Fred Waring Drive
0 and the Whitewater River.
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m Planning Director Crump presented the results of the
Commission discussion concerning subjects to be evaluated
further in the review of this general plan amendment
proposal. Mr. Crump advised that the applicant had
subsequently requested the matter be held over to the first
cycle of 1987, to allow for a re-evaluation of the project
layout.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Bohnenberger, to continue General Plan Amendment No. 86-012
to Cycle I of 1987. unanimously adopted.
2) General Plan Amendment No. 86-013, decrease residential
density; City initiated.
Generally west of Washington Street, along Tampico.
Planning Director Crump presented the Commission recommended
scenario for reduction of residential densities along this
corridor.
Moved by CouncilMember Cox, seconded by Council Member
Sniff, to adopt the Commission recommendation for the scope
of the amendment to be considered in General Plan Amendment
No. 86-013.. Unanimously adopted.
3) General Plan Amendment No. 86-014, street design
category reclassification; City initiated.
Miles avenue alignment between Jefferson and Washington
Streets.
Planning Director Crump presented the Planning Commission
recommendation to consider upgrading the design
classification for Miles Avenue, and to undertake a
comprehensive traffic study in the immediate vacinity.
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Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Pena, to accept the recommendation of the Commission for
scoping of General Plan Amendment No. 86-014, and the
preparation of a traffic study. Unanimously adopted.
4) General Plan Amendment No. 86-015, increase residential
Cody & Brady, Architects, applicant.
Generally southwest of 54th Avenue, along the west side
of the All-American Canal.
Planning Director Crump advised that in the course of the
Commission deliberation it was found that the applicants'
objective could be satisfied by a zoning change application,
and that the applicant now requested continuance pending
pursuit of zoning.
Moved by CouncilMember Bohnenberger, seconded by Council
Member Sniff, to continue General Plan Amendment No. 86-015
to Cycle 1 of 1987. Unanimously adopted.
5) General Plan Amendment No. 86-016, increase residential
density; Carl W. Meisterlin, applicant.
Northwest corner of Miles Avenue and Washington Street.
planning Director Crump advised that the Commission had a
number of scoping concerns regarding this proposal, and
because of traffic/circulation issues had recommended that
it be carried over to be evaluated in light of the area
traffic study to be performed.
Agent for the applicant addressed the Council requesting
that the matter not be delayed, and accepted responsibility
for any traffic evaluation necessary.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Sniff, to continue General Plan Amendment No. 86-016 to
Cycle 1 of 1987, to allow all parties with interest in
development in the area to conduct a traffic evaluation.
Unanimously adopted.
B. Discussion CVAG Resolution No. 87-1: Opposition to the
Construction and Operation of the Proposed Colmac Energy
Biomass Plant. INFORMATIONAL)
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Moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to request Colmac to make a presentation to the Council.
C. Appointments to various CVAG Standing Committees:
a) Executive Committee
Lf) Mayor Hoyle appointed Council Member Judith Cox to serve on
0 the CVAG Executive Committee. Moved and seconded by Council
Member Pena, and unanimously adopted.
m b) Transportation Committee
Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council
Member Ccx, to appoint Mayor Hoyle to serve on the CVAG
Transportation Committee. Unanimously adopted.
c) Public Safety Committee
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Bohnenberger, to appoint Council Member Pena to serve on the
CVAG Public Safety Committee. Unanimously adopted.
d) Energy & Environment Committee
Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member
Bohnenberger, to appoint Council Member Sniff to serve on
the CVAG Energy & Environment Committee. Unanimously
adopted.
e) Housing Committee
Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council
Member Cox, to continue the appointment to CVAG Housing
Committee until the time of the meetings could be
clarified. Unanimously adopted.
D. Appointment to SunLine Transit Agency Board of Directors.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Bohnenberger, to appoint Council Member Pena to serve on the
Sunline Transit Agency Board of Directors.
E. Elvirita Lewis Foundation Lease Agreement.
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Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Bohnenberger, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the Elvirita Lewis Foundation Lease Agreement as amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff, and
Mayor Hoyle.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
F. Other.
Mayor Hoyle announced that a delegate to the Convention
Bureau be appointed by the Council.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Mayor Hoyle, to
appoint Council Member Pena. Unanimously adopted.
10. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Minutes or Reports)
Planning Commission minutes October 14, 1986) accepted.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Sniff, to
adopt the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted.
A. Approval of Minutes, City Council. November 4, 1986)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 86-94. DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
AT SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 86.95. DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER
23-29 as CALIFORNIA FAMILY WEEK.
12. REPORT OF OFFICERS
A. City Manager Kiedrowski commented on the Faire a la' Quinta
success, and expressed his appreciation for the attendance
at the opening of the Senior Center.
B. The City Manager then reported on the upcoming visit by Jere
Kersnar, Organization & Management Consultant of Ralph
Anderson & Associates. The City Manager suggested in the
interest of expediency of the Council?s schedule, that the
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Council adjourn TO A 4:00 p.m. study session to be held in
council chambers on onday, November 24, 1986, in lieu of
meeting for both a Council Retreat Saturday, November 22nd
and with Mr. Kersnar on Monday, November 24, 1986.
a) C. It was discussed and agreed by Council to hold a study
session to be held Monday, November 24, 1986. Council
Member Sniff requested the time of the meeting be set for
5:00 p.m. to accommodate his schedule. Unanimously adopted.
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m D. The City Attorney reported on changes in the Brown Act, to
be effective January 1, 198?, stating that he would provide
a would explain these changes along with
a new resolution at the next regularly scheduled council
meeting agenda.
E. Public Safety Director Hirdler reported on public safety
activity accomplished for the month of October, 1986.
Council Member Bohnenberger requested that an annual report
be generated so an overall picture could be related to the
individuals who ask what has been done. He also requested
the date the new Public Safety Officer would be on line from
the Sheriff's office. Public Safety Director Hirdler to
acquire this information.
Council Member Sniff requested an explanation regarding
rocks in the right-of-way. Public Safety Director Hirdler
explained that large rocks in public right-of-ways were a
hazard and that the City is liable for accidents/injuries
related to or caused by these obstructions on City property.
Council Member Bohnenberger suggested that perhaps a sign
stating this reason could be placed on the Site to serve as
a good communication device so as not to be viewed as
harassment.
F. Deputy City Manager Jennings reported on the grand opening
of the Senior Center, and advised that monthly activity
reports would be forthcoming.
G. Planning Director Crump reported on a presentation at
Monday's study session which outlined the concept of a
residential development directory kiosk program for the City
of La Quinta sponsored by the Building Industry
Association. He further explained that the B.I.A. was
seeking conceptual approval from the Council from which a
program would be developed and returned for approval.
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Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Pena, to approve of the B.I.A.'s conceptual program.
Unanimously adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Cox, to
adjourn to a study session to be held Monday, November 24, 1986,
at 5:00 p.m. Unanimously adopted.
The adjourned regular La Quinta City Council meeting held
Tuesday, November 18, 1986, was adjourned at 9:35 p.m at City
Hall, 78-105 Calle Estada, La Quinta, CA.
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