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1985 03 05 CC Minutes# MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-lOS Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. March 5, 1985 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cox called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. A. The flag salute was led by Leonard Henderson, President, La Quinta Property Owners' Association. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Wolff and Mayor Cox. Absent: Council Member Bohnenberger. Also Present: City Manager Usher, Admin. Services Coord. Jennings, City Attorney Longtin, Community Development Director Stevens, Acting Community Safety Coordinator Hirdler. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to excuse Council Member Bohnenberger. Unanimously adopted. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Cox announced that this time was set aside for citizens to address the Council on matters relating to City business, and reminded those present that a three 3) minute time limit on comments would be enforced. Comments were heard from the follow- ing persons: A. Louie Campagna, P.O. Box 1286, La Quinta, expressed concern regarding the infra- structure fees and emergency Ordinanced passed by the Council. Mr. Campagna stated that he would be building a home in the Cove within the next 2-3 months, and asked Council to reconsider the $2,000 fee, and questioned whether a cash deposit or bid bond would be adequate in lieu of the fee. Mayor Cox asked the Community Development Director to respond to Mr. Campagna's inquiry. Mr. Stevens explained that the infrastructure fee would be subject to further public hearings, at which time persons could express concern relative to proposed fees. Mr. Stevens also stated that the Ordinance does not specify cash or bond, but that it did allow the Flanning Director to defer the payment of the fee to time of occupancy. Mr. Stevens stated that he expected the Ordinance would require a cash payment, in lieu of a bond. 4. WRITTEN COM?ICATIONS A. The City Manager presented a communication from Ernest Weeks, Mayor of Blythe, regarding location of Riverside County State Correctional Institution in Blythe, and explained that Mayor Weeks was requesting an action by the La Quinta City Council and other councils in the Coachella valley, supporting the City of Blythe's efforts to obtain the correctional facility in their area. Mr. Usher explained that a proposed Resolution, as follows, had been prepared for such an action, if the Council so desired: RESOLUTION NO. 85-15. A RESOLUTION OF T?E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECO???NDING TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CALIFORNIA YOUTH AND CORRECTIONAL AGENCY THE LOCATION AND DEvELOP???NT OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN THE BLYTHE AREA. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 85-15. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:20:34PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council March 5, 1985 Page Two. 5. CO??ENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Wolff presented a report regarding the Date Festival, and explained that possible relocation of the Date Festival had been discussed, but that according to tonight's newspaper articles, the Board of Supervisors had passed a resolution stating that the Festival would remain in Indio. Council Member Wolff recommended the Council ask the Mayor to send a letter to the Board of Supervisors in support of their action, that indeed the Date Festival should remain in eastern Coachella Valley area. Council Member Wolff moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to direct the Mayor to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors supporting their action to keep the Date Festival in Indio. Unanimously adopted. B. Council Member Wolff presented a report regarding infrastructure fees for individual homes, and explained that he was bringing the subject up for discussi?? prior to the time that Staff develops the fee, so as to obtain Council input. Council Member Wolff proposed that owner-built homes in La Quinta be exempt from payment of the infrastructure fee, and presented suggestions for enforce- ment of such an exemption. The City Manager presented a communication relative to infrastructure fee assessment from Council Member Bohnenberger, which suggested the fee remain until a permanent fee was determined, at which time all aspects of assessing the fee would be considered. There was lengthy discussion regarding the City Manager's recommendation that the City Staff meet with local developers to obtain their feedback and input relative to the proposed infrastructure fee, prior to the Council's study session on March 18th, with Council Member Wolff expressing strong opposition to a meeting between Staff and developers prior to the Council1s study session. The City Attorney explained the procedure to air this matter, which would consist of a study session on the 18th of March, followed by three public hearings at the Council meeting March 19th, to consider the permanent infrastructure fee. The City Manager explained that Staff intended, if approved by Council, to explain the proposed permanent infrastructure fee program to local developers, and that any developer input would not affect Staff's recommendation to the Council, and that Staff would convey developers' input to the Council, but the Staff's recommendation would not be changed because the recommended program would already be set in writing at the time of the meeting. Staff further explained that all materials relative to this matter would be available and on file in the Community Development Department as of Monday, March 18th. The City Attorney explained that a Staff briefing" could be held, and all persons who had shown previous interest in this matter invited to attend, and the time and place of the meeting be publicly known, and all persons interested welcome at this meeting, which met with general Council agreement. C. Council Member Allen expressed concern regarding City billing for Staff time spent on public nuisance clean-up, particularly in the cases of nuisances on private property, as Council Member Allen felt the property owner should be responsible for clean-up in these cases. The City Manager stated that all property owners would be billed by the City if City workers cleaned up private property which constituted a public nuisance. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:20:34PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council March 5, 1985 Page Three. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adopt the Consent Calendar, as corrected. Roil Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger. A. The Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council held February 19, 1985, were corrected, as follows: Item 8.1., showing Council Member Wolff's reason for voting no and stating that he was against removing the lower infrastructure fee for residents of the Cove, initially set for $1,000, later changed to $2,000, and stating that he was in favor of the infrastructure fee, but against not giving special benefits to people constructing their own home. B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AP?ROVING DEMANDS. C. A claim against the City in the matter of Robert S. Traub was re?ected and denied. 7. HEARINGS 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager reported that the Council would be selecting members to the Human Services Commission, and reminded the Council that they had heard presen- tations from Martin Beck, Tom Pina and Mark Moran at the March 4th study session, and that there were several persons in the audience to address the Council regarding this matter. Council Member Allen submitted two names for consideration Sybil Jaffy and Charles Griffith, and stated that Mr. Griffith would address the Council tonight. Mayor Cox called upon the nominees, and invited them to address the Council. Presentations were heard from Michael DeGasperin and Charles Griffith. Following presentation of the applicants, Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Pena, to appoint the seven applicants to the Human Services Commission, as follows: Steven W. Brummel, Michael R. DeGasperin, Martin Beck, Thomas Pina, Mark Moran, Sybil Jaffy and Charles Griffith. Council Member Wolff expressed concern relative to appointment of all seven members, stating that he would like to meet all potential applicants prior to appointment, and suggested the Council appoint six members, and request Mr. Brummel to appear before the Council at their meeting of March 19th, at which time he could be appointed if the Council was in agreement. Council Member Allen amended his motion, which was agreed to by Council Member Pena, to appoint six members to the Human Services Commission, as follows: Martin Beck, Michael R. DeGasperin, Charles Griffith, Sybil Jaffy, Mark Moran and Sybil Jaffy, with the seventh member to be appointed March 19, 1985. Unanimous lyadoDt ed. Mayor Cox explained that anyone interested would be able to apply between now and the next Council meeting. B. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would be considering adopting of four proposed Resolutions pertaining to an election on the initiative extending Adams Street between Avenue 48 and Avenue 52. The Mayor explained that two persons had indicated a desire to address this issue, and invited them to address the Council, as follows: BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:20:34PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council March 5, 1985 Page Four. A. Charles Griffith, 54-650 Ave. Madero, La Quinta, discussed the controversy surrounding the extension of Adams Street, between Avenue 48 and Avenue 52, and stated that in a catastrophic situation such as a flood, earthquake or nuclear disaster, the addition of another road would help very little, and cited reasons for his belief. 3. Leonard Henderson, 80-020 Vista Grande, La Quinta, Chairman of La Quintans for Progress, supported the Council's decision to call for a special election on this issue and move ahead towards the future. The City Manager explained the proposed resolutions, stating that the first resolution calls and gives notice of the holding of a Special unicipal Election to be held in the City on June 4, 1985, and submits the question to the qualified electors of the City relative to whether or not Adams Street, between Avenue 48 and Avenue 52, should or should not be added to the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan. Mr. Usher explained that the second resolution requests the County Board of Super- visors to render certain election services to the City for the Special Municipal Election, and the third resolution authorizes the niembers of the City Council to file a written argument relative to the measure. Mr. Usher explained that the fourth resolution provides for the filing of rebuttal arguments submitted at municipal elections. The City Manager explained that the Council must adopt Resolutions 1, 2 and 4 to meet election scheduling, but that resolution #3 could be adopted at the meeting of March 19th, if the Council so desired. The City Attorney explained the wording of the ballot measure, and clarified Government Code stipulations relative to ballot measure wording. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adopt Resolution No. 85-17, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 85-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1985, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF A GENERAL PLAN ADDING AN EXTENSION OF ADAMS STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 48 AND AVENUE 52. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adopt Resolution No. 85-18, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 85-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1985. Unanimously adopted. * RESOLUTION NO. 85-22. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. * The City Attorney directed the Clerk to treat Resolution No. 85-22 s adopted, subject to nunc pro tunc confir?ation at Council meeting of tarch 19, 1985, by Minute approval. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:20:34PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council March 5, 1985 Page Five. Mayor Cox indicated that the Council would continue the resolution pertaining to the writing of arguments to the Council meeting of March 19, 1985. C. The City Manager presented a report regarding potential redesign of the elementary school on Avenue 50, and reported that the State Allocation Board had approved funds for the acquisition of property and design for an elementary school on Avenue 50 in La Quinta, to consist of grades K-S. Mr. Usher reported that a future middle school, grades 6-8 would be constructed at the site. Mr. Usher explained the benefits to be derived from a joint use facility at the school site, to be used by children in the school and members of the general public. The facilities proposed would include a baseball/athletic field, a park and swimming pool/locker room facility. Mr. Usher stated that these joint use facilities would be possible Only if the proposed Adams Street extension is not appproved, and that the City and School District desire to develop the joint use facilities to maximize use of public funds. Mr. Usher explained that the agreement would allow the School District to begin design work now, but a possible resolution of Adams Street would not occur until the election in June, 1985, and that if the election required Adams o be extended, the City would reimburse the School District for redesign services, expected to be $18,000 to $20,000. If Adams Street is not required to be extended, the agreement will become null. The City Manager recommended approval of the agreement, Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve an agreement between the City and Desert Sands Unified School District. Unanimously adopted. D. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Resolution, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 85-19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CALLE TAMPICO AND AVENIDA OBREGON. Mr. Usher explained that the Resolution would set a hearing date of March 19, 1985, relative to this matter, and would involve the northerly most terminus 0 Obregon and westerly most terminus of Tampico, and related to the vacation of these streets for the flood control project and Landmark Land Company's proposed golf course maintenance building, also scheduled for hearing on the 19th of March. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 85-19. Unanimously adopted. E. The City Manager asked the Acting Community Safety Coordinator to present a report regarding a proposed Ordinance relating to commercial truck parking and vehicle repair. Mr. Hirdler explained that the proposed Ordinance would make it easier for the City to enforce the prohibition against large vehicle parking, and also specifically state what large vehicle were, and state the length of time a car could be dismantled for repairs on private property. The City Manager read the title of the prOposed Ordinance, as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDr?ANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI:Y OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, A??NDING THE LA QUINIA MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING PARKING OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AR?AS AND PROHIBITING REPAIRING OF VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Unanimously adopted. Mayor Cox excused Council Member Wolff at 8:36 p.m. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:20:34PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council March 5, 1985 Page Six F. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding award of bid for purchase and installation of two office trailers, and explained the proposal for temporary expansion facilities at City Hall. Mr. Stevens reported that the City received three bids for the trailer facilities, ranging in price from $35,000 to $53,000, and that Staff was recommending approval of award of bid to Golden Office Trailers, in the 1ount of $35,263.62, and further stipulate that the Community Development Director is aut?orized to negotiate modifications to the specifications and the final bid amount, in an amount not to exceed $37,500; Mr. Stevens further recommended adoption of a proposed Resolution, transferring $37,500 from City reserve funds into Non-Departmental-Capital Improvements, the resolution to read as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 85-20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $37,500.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4190-4300, NON-DEPARTMENTAL, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL FUND. Moved by Council ember Pena, seconded by Council Member Allen, to award a bid for purchase and installation of two office trailers to Golden Office Trailers, in the amount of $35,263.62, and authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate modifications to the specifications and final bid amount, in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00. Unanimously adopted. It was further moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adopt Resolution No. 85-20. Unanimously adopted. G. The Acting Community Safety Coordinator presented a report regarding street name signs, and explained that the City had received verbal confirmation on prices from a traffic safety supply company in Berkeley, California. Mr. Hirdler stated that Council bad directed Staff to obtain prices for street name signs, to be placed in the Cove area and areas south of Avenue 50 currently without street signs, and recommended adopted of a proposed Resolution appropriating $21,000.00 additional funds for this purpose. Mr. Hirdler also asked the Council to waive formal bidding requirements because Hawkins Traffic Safety Supply was the only supplier making the style of street sign the Council desired to purchase. RESOLUTION NO. 85-21. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $21,000.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4342-5080, STREET IMPROVEMENTS-STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL FUND. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adopt Resolution No. 85-21, and waive formal bid requirements as relate to this project. Unanimously adopted. H. The City Manager presented a report regarding a claim against the City by George R. Williams, in the amount of $288.75. Mr. Usher recommended approval of payment of this claim, in the amount 50 stated. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Pena, to approve payment of a claim by George R. illiams, in the amount of $288.75. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:20:34PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council March 5, 1985 Page Seven I. The Administrative Services Coordinator. presented a report regarding an agreement between the County of Riverside and the City for provision of a Joint Training Partnership Act Program JTPA). Ms. Jennings explained that the City would provide a work outlet for one Public Works Maintenance Worker Trainee, at $4.00 per hour, for a period of six months, and that all funds would be reimbursed the City by the County. Ms. Jennings stated that the person selected for this program would be ready to begin work on March 11, 1985, and recorninended Council approval of the Agreement, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve an Agreement between the City and County of Riverside regarding the Joint Training Partnership Act Program, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. Unanimously adopted. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn to a Council study session to be held Monday, March 18, 1985, at 2:00 p.m., at City Hall. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was adjourned at 8:47 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 1985, at City Rall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:20:34PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 03-U02 05-U02 1985-U02