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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting of the City Council
held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California.
April 16, 1985 7:30 p.?.
X. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cox c?CALLED the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
A. The flag salute was led by Community Safety Coordinator Hirdler.
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 COXHENT
The Mayor announced that this was the time set aside for citizens to co?nment on items
regarding City business, and explained that a three 3) minute time limit on comments
would be enforced. Comments were heard from the following person:
A. Alice Bailes, 78-035 Calle Estado, La Quinta, reported that she had called 9-1-?
to report prowler last night, and the Sheriff's deputy was there within three
minutes. Bailes stated that it was the fourth time she had called the
Sheriff's office for assistance, and felt very well protected and satisfied with
their response to her calls.
4. WRITTEN CO?UNICATIONS
A. The City Manager presented a letter from Supervisor Patricia Corky' Larson,
for continued consideration of Council support for an Inland Empire" postmark
designation for cities utilizing San Bernardino as their central postal processing
center. Mr. Usher recommended that the Council adopt a motion supporting the
Inland Empire" postmark request for letters going through the San Bernardino
processing center, and stipulate that La Quinta continue to receive a La Quinta"
postmark, and that mail leaving La Quinta for other areas continue to receive a
Palm Springs postmark.
Moved by Council ember Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to
adopt the motion as stated by the City Manager, and communicate this action to
Supervisor Larson and the Board of Supervisors. Unanimously adopted.
B. The City Manager presented a communication from Stephanie Oleson addressing
concerns relative to traffic accidents along Eisenhower Drive, and requested
Council action be taken towards reducing the speed limit on Eisenhower and/or
erecting stop signs to slow traffic speeds.
The City Manager explained that a letter from Staff would be send to Mrs. Oleson,
and that the City would indicate that a traffic study had been authorized by the
Council to address these problems, with the report due for Council ction and/or
discussion at the first meeting in May, 1985.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pena reported on the birth of his daughter, April 15th, and
explained that both mother and daughter were doing fine.
Council Member Pena briefly discussed anonymous letters directed to the Council
and stated that he believed persons not signing correspondence to be nameless,
faceless cowards, and urged them to come forward and express their concerns.
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B? Council Member Allen expressed concerns relative to difficulty experienced by
some senior citizens and handicapped persons who experience problems getting
their trash to the curbside for pick-up each week. Mr. Allen explained that he
had asked Staff to check into this problem and see if there was a way to
allow the trash collection company to provide off-street pickup for these special
cases.
Council Member Allen commented on how beautiful the Cove looks with the palo
verde trees in bloom, and also urged persons writing anonymous letters to the
City Council to come forward with their concerns, and explained that he is
proud of the actions accomplished during his term on the Council, and certainly
had nothing to hide in this regard.
C. Council Member Bohnenberger discussed Council support for several bills before
the California legislature; SB7S, SBIO9I, and urged Council Opposition on
SB1454. Council Member Bohnenberger recommended the City write local legislators
and the League of California Cities relative to these bills, under the Mayors
signature. Mayor Cox asked the Council to review these bills and let her know
their opinion prior to her sending out these letters.
D. Council ember Wolff thanked City staff for moving rapidly in correcting street
striping problems on Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive, and expressed hope
that these corrections would remedy traffic hazards in these areas.
Council Member Wolff condemned members of the community who continue to express
negative attitudes towards the City, and read a letter he received from John Doe
Mr. Wolff expressed contempt for actions of this type, and expressed hope that
these persons would channel their energies into positive outlets.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve the
Consent Calendar as corrected.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
A. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 19, 1985, were approved
as submitted.
B. minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 2, 1985, were approved
with a correction to Item 8.J., deleting the word annual".
C. RESOLUTION NO. 85-35. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IE?tANIS.
D. Final Tract Map No. 19903 and Letter of Credit guaranteeing improvements at the
southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Dune Palms Road, General Management
Corp., Applicant, was accepted as presented.
7. HEARINGS
A. The Mayor announced a public hearing regarding Specific Plan Nos. 85-005A and
85-005-B, a re?uest to amend an existing specific plan to change the alignment
for Avenue 52 generally between Jefferson Street and Desert Club Drive, Crystal
Canyon of La Quinta and Landmark Land Company, Applicants, and asked the Communitv
Development Director to present the Staff report.
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Larrv Stevens, Community Development Director, stated that the Applicants were
requesting the Council to amend the approved alignment of Avenue 52, between
Desert Club Drive and Jefferson Street. Mr. Stevens explained these proposed
revisions, and presented maps and illustrations which detailed the present
and proposed realignment.
Mr. Stevens explained that the Planning Commission heard this matter on March 26,
1985, and recommended the Council approve the Specific Plan, subject to 16
conditions attached to the proposed Resolution. Mr. Stevens recapped events which
occurred at the Planning Commission meeting, and discussed specific Commission
concerns relative to this matter. Mr. Stevens recommended approval, subject to
the 16 conditions as submitted, with minor modifications to the condition nos.
14 and 16 as related to width of a berm on the south side of Avenue 52 and
a bicycle path on the north side of Avenue 52.
Tom Levy, Assistant General Manager of the Coachell? Valley water District,
presented a report relative to the necessity of the proposed realignment as it
related to the Citys flood control project. Mr. Levy outlined and explained the
design of the project as it related to the Crystal Canyon development, including
the flood drainage channel on the east side of the Cove through the development.
and design of retention basin near Avenue 52. The Council questioned Mr. Levy
extensively regarding the relationship of the realignment to the flood control
Project.
J.B. Cold, representing the Applicant, addressed the Council and expressed the
Applicant 5 concerns relative to landscaping on Avenue 52, the 6' berms on
the north side of Avenue 52, and explained proposed design of the landscaping.
Discussion regarding responsibility for landscaping maintenance of the berms
and parkway along Avenue 52. Community Development Director Stevens indicated
that the City would assume that responsibility for landscaping of the parkway
all the way to the curb on the south side of Avenue 52 would be the developer's
responsibility, and would consider it to be the City's responsibility to maintain
the median and parkway between the north curb of Avenue 52 and Avenida Nuestra,
unless a maintenance district was formed for this purpose.
Bill Young, President of Crystal Canyon, questioned the Council and Tom Levy
regarding floodwater from the surrounding Cove area, and requested Council
support for construction of the eastern portion of the flood control channel.
Mayor Cox opened the hearing to comment from the public at 8:51 p.?. There being
no public comment, Mayor Cox declared the hearing closed.
After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council
Member Bohnenberger, to adopt Resolution No. 85-36, with conditions as revised.
Lnanimousiy adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, WITH
CONDITIONS, SPECIFIC PLANS NOS. 85-005A AND 85-005B FOR CERTAIN ROAD R??1IGNMENT
IN THE CITY.
Mayor Cox stated that the Council would adjourn for a 5-minute break at 9:10 p.?.
Mayor Cox reconvened the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
b. Mayor Cox introduced a public hearing regarding Specific Plan No. 83-001, Arnend-
ment 1, a request to amend a previously approved specific plan by placing a
realigned Avenue 52 through the Duna La Quinta project. an area generally boundec
Dy Avenue 50 on the north, Calle Tampico and Avenue 52 on the south, Avenida
Bermudas alignment on the west and Adams Street alignment on the east; Landmark
Land Company, Applicant.
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Larry Stevens, Communitv Development Director, presented the staff report and
explained that the proposed modification to the Duna La Quinta Specific Plan was
needed to show the now approved realignment of Avenue 52 through the project
in a different location than previously approved. Mr. Stevens expl?ined that
both Planning Commission and Staff were recommending approval of the Amendment to
the Duna La Quinta Specific Plan, subject to the six conditions as outlined by
Staff.
Kevin Manning, Landmark Land Company, P.O. Box 1578, La Quinta, concurred with
conditions as presented in the Staff report, and thanked the Council for their
time.
Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open at 9:30 p.m. Comments were heard from
the following person.'
1) Bill Young, President of Crystal Canyon, urged the Council to inodifv the
speed limit on Avenue 52 to 45 m.p.h. and adjust the circumference of the curve
to a radius of 1200 through the Landmark portion of the property.
Larry Stevens explained that the 1200' radius on the curve was previously
approved at the last hearing as a part of Specific Plan No. 85-005.
There being no further comment from the public, Mayor Cox declared the hearing
closed at 9:32 p.m.
Following lengthy discussion centering upon radius of the Avenue 52 curve, it
was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt
Resolution No. 85-37, with conditions. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member
Pena absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-37. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, WITH
CONDITIONS, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 83-001, AMENDMENT NO. 1, FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY IN
THE CITY.
C. The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding Change of Zone Case No. 85-015,
a request to change the zoning from R-1*, R*++1-10,000*?1?1O,OOO, R*?2?2O,OOO and N-A*
to R*???1O,OOO, R*?2?2O,OOO, and N?A* on a 746 acre site easterly of Avenida
Bermudas and southerly of Avenida Nuestra; Crystal Canyon at La Quinta, Applicant,
and asked the Community Development Director to present the Planning Commission
and Staff report.
Larry Stevens presented a report from the Planning Commission, and explained that
the Commission had conducted public hearings on March 26 and April 9, 1985. Mr.
Stevens explained that the Commission had voted unanimously to approve the
change of zone request, and had adopted the negative declaration prepared for
the environmental assessment. Mr. Stevens reported that Staff was in concurrence
with the Planning Commission s recommendation to approve the change of zone
request.
Mayor Cox opened the hearing to comment from the public at 9:41 p.rn. There being
no public comment, the Mayor declared the hearing closed at 9:42 p.m.
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P?:e Five.
The City Manager read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, A??NDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING FOR THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF
ZONE CASE NO. 85-015.
Moved bv Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Allen, to
waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance.
It was moved by Council Member Wolff to amend the proposed Ordinance, and change
the zoning to preclude any 2-story units. Motion died for lack of a second, and
Council Member Bohnenberger indicating that he did not wish to amend his motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Member Allen, Bohnenberger and Mayor Cox.
NOES: Council Member Wolff.
ABSENT: Council Member Pena.
D. The Mayor announced a public hearing regarding? Tentative Tract Map \?o. 20328,
Revised No. 1, a request to approve a planned residential development with 843
condominium units, 47 single family lots, a tennis and country club and an 18-
hole golf course On a 417 acre portion of a 731 acre site easterly of Avenida
Bermudas and southerly of Avenida Nuestra; Crystal Canyon of La Quinta, Applicant,
and asked the Community Development Director to present the report from the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Stevens explained that the Tentative Tract included an expansion of the
previously approved project, and would increase the land area by approximately
57 acres and the number of units by over 100. He stated that the proposal was
previously considered by the Planning Commission on March 26 and April 9, 1985,
and their recommendation to the Council was for approval, subject to 36 conditions
listed in the staff report, with principal issues discussed such as flood control
and related impacts, 2-story units, including tennis clubhouse, along the Avenida
Bermudas and Avenue 52 frontages, design of the combination berm and wall along
the perimeter of the project, location of the golf course maintenance facility,
retention of existing trees, provision for some open fencing to allow views into
the project, and perimeter wall design and location. Mr. Stevens reviewed the
conditions related to the project and recommended approval of Tentative Tract MaD
No. 20328, subject to the 36 conditions, as revised, with the additional minor
modifications as noted in his comments.
Mayor Cox asked the Applicant to present their presentation. Mr. Bill Young,
President of Crystal Canyon of La Quinta, addressed the Council, expressing
concerns regarding the street radius, changes in proposed density. Mr. Young
stated that his company was in agreement with the Staff recommendation that all
2-story units be set back 100' from the project perimeter, and would comply with
Staff's recommendations in this regard.
J. Burton Cold explained Applicant 5 need for 2-story units and the addition
of 81 units, which still represents an overall density of 2.001 units per acre.
Mr. Gold stated that if no 2-story units were allowed, the 850 unit land plan
could not be utilized, and the project would not be completed in all likelihood.
Mike Smith, 78-760 Runaway Bay, Bermuda Dunes, Project Engineer, discussed
Condition 2, and explained that because this was a new approval, expiration of
the Tentative Tract map should expire two years rrom tonight's meeting, or
April 16, 1987. Mr. Stevens explained that this was not normally done with cases
where the tentative tract retained the original tract number, but further stated
that in this instance, with the addition of more land, Staff would not object to
this modification.
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Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open at 10:15 p.m. There being no comments
from the public, Mayor Cox declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, to approve
Tentative Tract Map No. 20328, Revised No. 1, subject to the findings and condi-
tions recommended by the Planning CommiSsiOn, with the additional Cvi5iOn5 noted
by Staff, with the provision that all 2-story buildings be eliminated. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve
Tentative Tract Map No. 20328, Revised No. 1, subject to the findings and condi-
tions as recommended by the Planning Commission, as revised by Staff.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger and Mayor Cox.
NOES: Council Member Wolff.
ABSENT: Council Member Pena.
The Mayor introduced a public hearing regarding Street Vacation Nos. 85-007 A
and B, a request to vacate a portion of Avenue 52 generally between Jefferson
Street and Desert Club Drive; Crystal Canyon of La Quinta and Landmark Land
Company, Applicants, and asked the Community Development Director to present
the Staff report.
Larry Stevens explained that the request was to vacate portions of Avenue 52
which would be eliminated to allow the realignment that was the subject of
the previous Specific Plan. Mr. Stevens stated that on April 9, 1985, the
Planning Commission considered the matter and adopted Resolution No. P.C. 85-004,
determining that the request was in conformance with the La Quinta General Plan.
He further explained that the Planning Commission had reviewed conditions related
to these street vacations, and recommended the Council include the conditions in
their approval of the road vacation. Mr. Stevens stated that Staff recommendation
was to adopt the resolution approving the road vacation, subject to the conditions
incorporated therein.
Iayor Cox asked the Applicant if they wished to make a presentation. Mr. Kevin
Manning, Landmark Land Company, thanked the Council for their support and stated
that he was available to answer questions, if necessary.
Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open at 10:30 p.m. There being no comment
from the public, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing.
The City Manager read the title of a proposed Resolution, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 85-38. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF AVENUE 52.
Council Member Wolff recommended that Condition 6.A. be revised to state that
access to the Desert Club be accomplished through approval to the satisfaction
of the City Council, rather than Applicant, Staff and owners of the Desert Club.
This change was acceptable and so noted.
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger,
to adopt Resolution No. 85-38. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Pena
absent.
Mayor Cox stated that the Council would adjourn for a recess at 10:34 p.m.
layor Cox reconvened the meeting at 10:42 p.m.
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A. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 73. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA UINTA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING FLOOD
HAZARD ArEAS AND IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to waive further
reading and readopt Ordinance No. 73.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Wolff and Mayor Cox.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Pena.
B. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Resolution, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 85-39. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING
PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT i?ARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMP-
ENSATION FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 4, 1985, CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 85-17 OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt
Resolution No. 85-39. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Pena absent.
Council Member Wolff formally recommended that in future elections, a polling
place be established north of Highway Ill, for the people living in that area.
C. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding award of bid
for landscaped medians on Avenida La Fonda, Avenida Bermudas and Calle Estado,
and stated that two bids were received, from Westscape, Inc., $28,843.00, and
Sierra Landscape, $29,000.00. Mr. Stevens recommended award of bid to Westscape,
Inc.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to award a
bid for City Project No. 85-002, Median Island Landscaping, to Westscape, Inc.,
in the amount of $28,843.00. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Pena absent.
D. The City Manager presented a report regarding approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and County of Riverside Sheriff's Department
for use of a Kustom HR-12 radar unit within La Quinta. Mr. Usher stated
that speed enforcement utilizing the radar unit would commence upon approval
of the Agreement, and recommended Council approval.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to
approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Quinta and County
of Riverside Sheriff's Department for assignment of one Kustom HR-12 radar unit.
Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Pena absent.
B. Mayor Cox announced that the City Council would hold a joint meeting with the
Planning Commission on April 30, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of discussing
the La Quinta General Plan. The meeting is to be held at City Hall.
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The Community Development Director presented report concerning traffic safety
on Washington Street near Highland Palms, and explained that 2 review of this
traffic safety concern was already in progress as part of the Washington Street
Specific Plan. Mr. Stevens further explained that due to expressed concerns
rom residents in this area, an additional study could be done in 30-45 days.
Mr. Stevens stated that the restriping of Washington being done as part of the
Highway Ill/Washington widening would provide a continuous left-turn lane
from the church to the north through this area, with the work completed in the
next few weeks.
Mr. Stevens further reported that the stud v from Berryman??an & Stephenson would
be presented at the May 21, 1985, Council meeting.
vor Cox announced that the Council had r?ached consensus and agreed to
continue appointments to the La Quinta Traffic Safety Committee to allow
time to recruit an additional member from the Indian Springs area of La Quinta.
layor Cox announced that the Council had reached a consensus and decided to
continue appointments to the La Quinta Planning Commission pending a decision
regarding resignation from Commissioner Klimkiewicz.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adjourn.
nan.imously adopted.
The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was adjourned at 10?51 p.m.,
on T?esday, April 16, 1985, to Thursday, April 18, 1985, at 12:15 p.m., at
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta. California.
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