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1985 04 02 CC Minutes# MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CflY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. April 2, 1985 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cox called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A. The flag salute was led by Council Member Bohnenberger. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox. Absent: None. Also Present: City Manager Usher, City Attorney Longtin, Administrative Services Coordinator Jennings, Community Development Director Stevens, and Community Safety Coordinator Hirdler. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Cox announced that this was the time set aside for public comment, and reminded those present that there would be a three minute limit on comments relating to items of City business which were not listed on the Agenda. Comments were heard from the following person: A. Eugene Dyer, P.O. Box 1484, La Quinta, questioned the Council regarding City jurisdiction over condemnation of trees situated on private property, wherein such trees presented a possible menace or danger to adjoining property owners. The City Manager explained that trees situated in public right-of-way areas were by law the responsibility of the City, but that trees on private property, as with other matters relating to private property which might be at issue between private property owners, were civil matters and not within the City's jurisdiction. Mr. Dyer stated that he believed there was a County ordinance to this effect. Mr. Usher stated that if Mr. Dyer obtained the ordinance, he would review the ordinance with him at that time. 4. WRITTEN COM?ICATI0NS A. The City Manager introduced a continued communication from Patricia Corky" Larson, Supervisor, Fourth District, regarding an Inland Empire" postmark identification. Mr. Usher explained that he had not had time to further investigate the request, and asked the Council to continue this matter until the April 16th meeting. A motion by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to continue this item until April 16th, was subsequently withdrawn, and it was the Mayor's direction to continue the item for two weeks, until April 16th, pending a specific statement from Supervisor Younglove's office regarding the affected area of this request. B. Mayor Cox presented a communication from Paul Dupree, Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop No. 150, regarding the median island community project. Mayor Cox explained that she would be sending a letter to Mr. Dupree explaining that it was the City's intent to dedicate an island to them following completion of the landscaping project, at which time Troop 150 could beautify and maintain the island on a regular basis. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:23:32PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1985-U02 #MI?UTES City Council April 2, 1985 Page 2. C. The City Manager presented a communication from Sybil Jaffy regarding ingress and egress concerns in the Point Happy area of La Quinta, and explained that Staff had prepared a written response to Ms. Jaffy's concerns, and recommended Council authorization to mail the letter to Ms. Jaffy. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to send a letter from the City Manager regarding Ms. Jaffy's concerns, dated April 3, 1985. Unanimously adopted. D. A communication from Joyce Linares regarding the Blythe prison site location was received and filed. E. A communication from Joy Lee Jimenez of Blythe regarding the Blythe prison site was received and filed. 5. CO?ENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Bohnenberger expressed serious concerns regarding recent acci- dents at the intersection of Calle Durango and Eisenhower Drive. Mr. Bohnenberger stated that there had been eight accidents at that site since incorporation of the City, five accidents in 1985, and one as recently as last night. It was then moved by Council ember Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to under- take a traffic study of this location, with a recommendation to the Council for action at their May 7, 1985, meeting. Unanimously adopted. Council Member Allen suggested that Staff contact the Riverside County Sheriff's Office and request increased law enforcement activity along Eisenhower, particu- larly in the area of Calle Durango and Eisenhower Drive. The City Manager stated that this would be done. Council Member Wolff stated that he shared his fellow council members' concern regarding traffic accidents on Eisenhower, which he attributed primarily to speed build-up of drivers on Eisenhower. Council Member Wolff supported Council Member Bohnenberger 5 position, and expressed hope that Staff would move expeditiously in this regard. Council Member Wolff further suggested that the traffic study include the 5-way intersection at Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Montezuma. B. Council Member Wolff stated that the Council had discussed traffic hazards along Eisenhower Drive and Washington Street, and the intersection of these two streets, and explained that Staff had agreed to post directional traffic signs within the week directing traffic to the appropriate turn lanes. The City Manager stated that Staff was having difficulty obtaining the types of signs indicating Right Turn Only?, and stated that the permanent traffic signs would be pictorial" and would indicate proper turning for cars in left and right lanes, and that these permanent signs could be obtained in 3-4 weeks, but that interim signs would be placed within the week. Council Member Wolff commended the Administrative Services Coordinator on prepa- ration of the April/May City newsletter. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:23:32PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council April 2, 1985 Page 3. Council Member Wolff stated that, at a meeting last night of the General Plan Advisory Committee, he had passed out a memo containing suggestions for maintenance of balanced housing in the City. Mr. Wolff stated that Staff had received several calls from citizens alarmed because Council Member Wolff was promoting" low-cost housing in the Cove, and requesting copies of the memo. Council Member Wolff expressed concern regarding a group of local citizens intent on attacking the Council's policies, and stated that he would like to see productive rather than destructive attitudes on the part of these people. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 19, 1985, was continued to the April 16th Council meeting, pending further review. B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-30. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. 7. HEARINGS 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 73. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING FLOOD HAZARD AREAS AND IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. Following a short presentation by the Community Development Director, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 73. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. B. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed Agreement between Landmark Land Company and the City of La Quinta for installation and maintenance of landscaping along Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive. Mr. Usher noted that the second sentence of Paragraph I. of the Agreement had been amended to add: Final landscaping plan, which shall be submitted to the Community Development Director within 60 days, and all materials to be used therein, shall be approved in writing by the City prior to installation". r. Usher explained that this change had been agreed to by Landmark, and recommended approval of the Agreement as changed. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Pena, to approve the Agreement between the City of La Quinta and Landmark Land Co. of California for installation and maintenance of landscaping, as changed. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:23:32PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1985-U02 #MINUTES City Council April 2, 1985 Page Four. C. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed Agreement between the City and Landmark Land Company regarding the installation of traffic control and street improvements at the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50, and recommended approval of the Agreement. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve an Agreement between the City of La Quinta and Landmark Land Company relative to installation of traffic control and street improvements at Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50. Unanimously adopted. D. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Resolution, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 85-31. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPLYING FOR FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT OF 1968. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 85-31. Unanimously adopted. E. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Resolution, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 85-32. A RESOLUTION CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $15,500.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4190-4100, NON-DEPARTMENTAL, BUILDING REMODELING, FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL FUND. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adopt Resolution No. 85-32. Unanimously?adopted. The Community Development Director presented a short report, and explained that the office trailers were expected to be delivered on site April 15th or 16th, and further explained that landscaping of the area facing Calle Tampico would be done, along with a small amount of paving near the alley to the rear of the lot. F. The Community Development Director presented a report from the Traffic Safety Committee regarding membership. Mr. Stevens stated that the Traffic Safety Committee currently consisted of nine members, including four citizen members. Mr. Stevens stated that there currently exists a citizen vacancy, and asked Council to change the Committee membership to include the ASsociate Civil Engineer as a replacement for the County Road Department representative, add an additional citizen member, and delete the position of Street Improvement Worker as a member of the Committee. Mr. Stevens explained that these changes were requested by the Traffic Safety Committee at their last meeting. Mr. Stevens recommended adopting the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 85-33. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 83-20 TO AlEND ThBERSHIP OF THE LA QUINTA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to adopt Resolution No. 83-20. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:23:32PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1985-U02 #M?MINUTES City Council April 2, 1985 Page 5 G. The City Manager asked the Community Development Director to present a report regarding acceptance of a grant deed from Dixie Savings & Loan Association for additional right-of-way on Avenue 54 and Madison Street PGA West). Mr. Stevens explained that this action would formalize acceptance of right-of-way within the City of La Quinta where improvements have been done along Avenue 54 and Madison Street in conjunction with the PGA West project. Mr. Stevens noted that Staff would withhold recordation of the grant deed pending completion of const- ruction improvements yet to be done. Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to accept a grant deed from Dixie Savings & Loan Association for additional right-of-way on Avenue 54 and Madison Street. Unanimously adopted. H. The City Manager announced that Planning Commissioner Paul Goetcheus had announced his resignation from the La Quinta Planning Commission, effective May 14, 1985. Mayor Cox asked that the Council continue this item for another two weeks and seek additional applications, which would be considered at the Council meeting April 16, 1985. I. The Administrative Services Coordinator presented a report regarding award of bid for City palm tree trimming and?or skinning. Ms. Jennings reported that four bids had been received, and recommended Council?award of bid to Accurate Maintenance Compa? of Palm Springs. in the amount of $5,058.00 for palm tree trimming, and $798.00 for skinning of 19 trees, for a total bid award of $5,856.00. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to award a contract for palm tree trimming and skinning, in the amount of $5,856.00, to Accurate Maintenance Company of Palm Springs. Unanimously adopted. J. The City Manager presented a Lease Agreement between the City and Palm Springs Savings Bank for lease of the trailer which will serve as the La Quinta Community Services Center. Mr. Usher stated that the Lease provides for rental of the facility for the amount of $1.00 per month, and would run for a two year period. Mayor Cox explained the purpose intended for City use of the building, which would house the City?s Information & Referral Office, funded by the City and the Riverside County Office on Aging. Mayor Cox stated that this service could be utilized by anyone in the City who had needs for programs or needed information regarding services. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to approve a Lease Agreement between the City of La Quinta and Palm Springs Savings Bank for lease of a trailer located on Avenida Bermudas, at the rate of $1.00 per month for the period of two years. Unanimously adopted. K. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Resolution relative to the vacation of a portion of the existing Avenue 52, from Desert Club Drive and Jefferson Street, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 85-34. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF EXISTING AVENUE 52, FROM DESERT CLUB DRIVE TO APPROXIMATELY 1321 WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET, AND VACATION OF THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AVENUE 52. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 85-34, as amended. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:23:32PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1985-U02 # M?MINUTES City Council April 2, 1985 Page 6 L. The City Manager stated that he had been contacted by Louis Campagna, representing the La Quinta Sports & Youth Association, who had requested permission to use Army vehicles, including a tank with rubber treads, during the Sports & Youth Parade on May 10th. Mr. Usher stated that Mr. Campagna would like the City to send a letter to the Association, holding that group harmless from damages which might occur to public property as a result of this usage. It was the consensus of the Council to allow the requested usage, provided the tank to be used would have rubber treads to prohibit damage to public streets. M. The City Manager stated that he had spoken to Fran Aleshire regarding Council/Staff team building, and that Ms. Aleshire would like to come to La Quinta on April 16th and 17th to conduct field interviews, and she would attend the Council meeting on April 16th. He further explained that Ms. Aleshire would like to hold the actual team building seminar on May 17-18, 1985, which was agreeable to the Council nd Staff. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adjourn. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was adjourned at 8:14 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 1985, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 02-28-96-U01 03:23:32PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 02-U02 1985-U02