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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting of the City Council
held at City Hall, 78-105 Cal?e Estado,
La Quinta, California.
September 3, 1985 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cox called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at approximately
7:30 p.m.
A. The flag salute was led by Mayor Cox.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Deputy City Manager ennings, City Attorney Longtin, Community
Development Director Stevens, Community Safety Coordinator Hirdler and
Administrative Secretary Wright.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor announced that this was the time set aside for citizens to address the
Council on matters relative to City business, and explained that a three minute
time limit on comments would be enforced. No comments from the public were
forthcoming.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor announced that no written communications had been received.
b. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Wolff explained that most of the questions addressed by his
memorandum had been answered during the Council study session, but explained
that he was continuing to receive telephone calls from the public regarding
television cable outages in La Quinta. Council Member Wolff asked if it would
be possible to do anything at the Council level which would improve this
service.
Mayor Cox reported that she had passed out copies of CVAG minutes of a meeting
where all cities address this problem. She further stated that the CVAG
Executive Committee has requested the CVAG Technical Advisory Committee to
look into this Valley-wide problem, and see if there is any action cities can
take to improve television cable service locally.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adopt the
Consent Calendar.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
A. The Minutes of a regular City Council meeting held August 20, 1985, were
approved as submitted.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-75. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS.
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7. HEARINGS
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The Co?unity Development Director presented a report regarding an Environmental
Assessment the City had prepared far the Landmark Oak Tree West Project, and
whether or not it had been processed in a correct manner. Mr. Stevens reported
that since that time, Staff had held several meetings with Landmark representa-
tives and Staff was now proceeding on the basis of conditioned Negative Declaration-
tion, which had been sent out for public comment. r. Stevens further indicated
that Staff had discussed with Landmark use of the Redevelopment Plan E.I.R. as
the E.I.R. for the Oak Tree West project, in lieu of any other environmental
review. Mr. Stevens reported that following discussions with Landmark on this
date, it would not be necessary for the City Council to consider an appeal on
the processing of the environmental assessment, with agreement having been
reached regarding mitigation measures, substance of the findings to be
included in the Council's action on the project, and Staff would be proceeding
on scheduling the matter before the Planning Commission September 24, 1985,
and subsequently for the Council on October 15, 1985, subject to a letter
agreeing to the mitigation measures which he should receive from Landmark
tomorrow.
Council Members indicated that discussions between Landmark and Staff which
resulted in agreement were welcome, and that it would be unnecessary to hear
an appeal regarding this matter.
B. The Deputy City Manager read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 84. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO SWIMMING POOL FENCING REQUIREMENTS.
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to
waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 84.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
C. The Deputy City Manager read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 85. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO SWIMMING POOL FENCING REQUIREMENTS.
Moved by Council Member Pena, seconded by Council Member Allen, to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 85.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena and Mayor Cox.
NOES: Council Member Wolff.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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D. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding entryway/City
identification signs, and reported that at the last Council meeting and in
response to Mr. Louis Campagna, representing the Downtown Planning Advisory
Committee and the Chamber of Commerce, Council requested a status report on
their submittal of a design for City entryway/identification signs and signs
to identify other important areas in town, such as downtown. Mr. Stevens
reported that Staff had prepared a memo to the Council outlining Staffs proposed
schedule to review the sign proposal, deternine costs, prepare a bid package,
award a bid and install the signs. Mr. Stevens explained that Staff would report
to Council at their meeting of October 1st to se?ect a design, and proceed from
that point to prepare bid specifications and award a bid on approximately
November 5, 1985, with signs installed by the end of November.
Council Member Wolff aske? about the sign design, and asked if Staff was following
the design recommended by the Downtown Planning Advisory Committee and Chamber
of Commerce. Mr. Stevens explained that D.P.A.C. had not made a recommendation
as to sign design, and that the Chambers recommendations would be one of the
alternatives which would be considered, along with designs presented in the
General Plan and Washington Street Specific Plan study. Mr. Stevens explained
that Council would be asked to select a design from these?alternatives at the
October 1, 1985, meeting, after which Staff would proceed. Council Member Wolff
asked about the size of the entryway signs, and asked if they were to be large,
impressive type signs as reviewed earlier, to which Mr. Stevens replied in the
affirmative. Council Member Wolff also requested that Mr. Stevens transmit a
copy of the Staff's schedule to the D.P.A.C. members and Chamber of Commerce.
E. The Community Safety Coordinator presented a report regarding a Neighborhood
Watch Seminar, and requested funds for a seminar to be held in Ontario, California,
October 3-4, 1985. Mr. Hirdler explained that it was Staffs intention to
select five or six citizens to form the nucleus of a Neighborhood Watch Program,
who would attend the seminar along with Deputy Bill Walker of the Riverside
County Sheriffs Department. Mr. Hirdler explained that Staff and Mr. Walker
were attempting to revitalize the Neighborhood Watch Program and generate
interest in the community for such a program. Mr. Hirdler?er recommended Council
approval of this program, and requested expense approval of $1300.00.
Deputy Bill Walker explained to the Council the purpose of the Neighborhood
Watch Program, and reported that interest in the community had dwindled to
a low degree. Mr. Walker stated that had initiated a 12 month program, beginning
with neighborhood watch, monthly community meetings, etc. He stated that
attendance at the four meetings which were held was poor, with 12 persons being
the highest number attending any one meeting. Mr. Walker stated that he hoped
the seminar would regenerate interest among the participants, who would then
involve neighbors in the program. Deputy Walker stated that he had three citizens
interested in participating in the program
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to
approve an expenditure of $1,300.00 to fund attendance at a Neighborhood Watch
Program seminar October 3-4, 1985, in Ontario. Unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hirdler stated that he and Deputy Walker would solicit citizens to participate
in this program, and would relay these names to the Council when selected.
Other participants would include Deputy Walker and Community Safety Coordinator
Hirdler.
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F. Deputy City Manager Jennings presented a report regarding services being
provided at the La Quinta Community Services Office, and reported that
402 persons had visited the office during August, 1985, and provided varied
services such as information, referral, health screenings, blood pressure
checkups, food assistance, etc. Ms. Jennings further reported that the
Citys application for a $10,000 Title III grant was still pending, but upon
approval by the County, would be utilized to add an Outreach Worker for
additional Staff assistance at the Office.
Council Member Allen requested that copies of this report be sent to Mr. Bob
Hughes and Glenn Dennis of Palm Springs Savings Bank, to better inform them
as to usage of the bank building. Council Member Allen also commended Mayor Cox
for her successful efforts which led to establishment of the Community Services
Office.
G. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding contract City
Engineer services, as was discussed with the Council during their study session.
Mr. Stevens explained that due to the resignation of the City's Associate Civil
Engineer, Joe Gaugush, Staff had re-evaluated engineering services. As a result
of this evaluation, and after talking to other cities locally, it was determined
by Mr. Stevens that recruiting another City Engineer at the Citys current salary
range would be extremely difficult. Mr. Stevens reported that subsequently, staff
had sought proposals for City engineering services from two firms: Duca & Mccoy
and Berryman & Stephenson, Inc. Mr. Stevens reported that following receipt of
these proposals, the City should change contract City engineering services at
the present time, and select Berryman & Stephenson to fill that role. Mr. Steven?
stated that if appointed, Berryman & Stephenson would appoint Mr. Bob Weddle, of
their Rancho Mirage office, as City Engineer for La Quinta, and would provide
12 hours mandated office time per week for engineering activities only, for a
retainer of $2,200 per month. They would in addition perform certain services,
primarily inspection, plan check and other specialized work on an hourly rate
as proposed. Mr. Stevens recommended the Council direct the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Berryman & Stephenson for contract engineering services,
and to terminate an agreement for City engineering services with Duca & McCoy.
After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council
Member Bohnenberger, to direct the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Berryman & Stephenson, Inc., to perform City engineering services, in conjunction
with a written proposal received by the City, and terminate a contract with
Duca & Mccoy for City engineering services. Unanimously adopted.
H. The Deputy City Manager reported briefly to the Council regarding installation
of a computer system at City Hall, and explained that the equipment was due to
be shipped on September 6th, and would begin arriving at City Hall around the
week of September 23rd.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Pena, to adjourn to
to an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation at the close of the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Unanimously adopted.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, was
adjourned at 8:16 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 1985, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle
Estado, La Quinta, California.
The City Attorney explained that the purpose Cf adjournment to an Executive Session
was pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(b) for the purpose of considering whether
the Council intends to initiate litigation. It was Mr. Longtins opinion that
disCuc.c?ofl of such matters in public session would prejudice the Citys position, and
ne L?,?T?re recommended they enter into discussion in Executive Session.
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