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1985 10 15 CC Minutes$ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. October 15, 1985 7:30 p.m. 1? CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cox called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:35 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: City Manager Usher, Deputy City Manager Jennings, City Attorney Longtin, Community Development Director Stevens, Community Safety Coordinator Hirdler. 3. PUBLIC CO?Th?NT A. Gene Dyer, P.O. Box 1484, La Quinta, stated that he felt the City Council should confine their actions to those affecting La Quinta, and believed it presumptuous for the Council to have taken a stand on matters of a national or international nature. Mr. Dyer presented the Council members with packets of material pertaining to South Africa. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. The Mayor presented a communication from the La Quinta Arts Foundation presenting their budget for FY 1985-86, and revised Agreement for services between the City and Arts Foundation for this same period. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council Member Pena, to approve an Agreement with the La Quinta Arts Foundation to Provide promotional and civic educational services for 1985-86 and their proposed budget for FY 1985-86. Unanimously adopted. B. The City Manager presented a report regarding a communication from the La Quinta Historical Society regarding plans for a fund-raising event to be held on October 26, 1985. Mr. Usher stated that he had been discussing these plans with Alice Bailes, Chairman of the Historical Society, and invited her to address the Council. Ms. Bailes stated that the Society would be holding their first annual fund-raiser and membership drive Saturday, October 26th, from 5:00 10:00 p.m., and would be a old fashioned block party', with live music, a psychic, a caricature artist, and invited all to come. r. Usher recommended the Council approve a motion authorizing closure of Calle Estado at that date and time above specified, and approval of the one-day ABC permit application. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger, to approve closure of Calle Estado on October 26, 1985, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and approve the application by the La Quinta Historical Society for a one-day permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 2 October 15, 1985 5 CO?NT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Mayor Cox explained that this would be her last meeting before the Council reorganized at the first meeting in November, and as the outgoing Mayor, Mrs. Cox presented a placque to Council Member Allen, commending and thanking him for his efforts towards incorporation of the City and services as Mayor of La Quinta. Council Member Allen thanked the Council for the presentation, and suggested that reorganiza??0? of the Council be done at the second meeting in November of odd-numbered years, which would be consistent with reorganizati0? during even- numbered years. It was so moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, and unanimously adopted. Staff was directed to prepare the necessary resolution for adoption at the November 5th meeting. B. Council Member Wolff commended those involved in the lengthy General Plan sessions/process, including the General Plan Advisory Committee, the Plannin? Commissiofl, and staff. Moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Allen to send a letter of commendation to each GPAC member, signed by the Mayor, thanking th?ni for their efforts. Unanimously adopted. C. Mayor Cox asked Council Members to reconsider funding for the Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Bureau. Member businesses in the community are paying their funds and we should decide whether or not we will match them, now that personnel items in the budget have been decided. There would be a $15,000 cap on funds to be matched. Moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to reallocate funding for the Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Eureau for FY 1985-86. Unanimously adopted. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Pena and seconded by Council Member Wolff to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff, and Mayor Cox. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. A. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 1, 1985 were approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-80. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 3 October 15, 1985 7 HEARINGS A. Mayor Cox introduced a continued public hearing regarding the La Quinta General Plan and EIR/MEA, to consider the Hazards, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Community Development, Infrastructure and Housing Elements of the proposed General Plan. Mayor Cox stated that an additional eight identical) letters had been received yesterday bringing the total to nineteen), objecting to additional Commercial within the City. The letters stated that re-zoned Commercial should be denied and asked the City to encourage and help small businesses. Signatures on the letters included Ralph Biola, Harry Kaufman, Roxie Yessayjan, James White, Charles Bellows, Mary Maddick, Mary Steiniman, Ronald Cunningham, Audrey Ostrowsky, Raymond Boon, Donald Parker, Margaret Miele, Lawrence Cunningham, Rupert Yessayian, Gladys Lucha, Max Ade, Richard and Hope Donley, and John Nulander. Letters were also received from Howard Ponds, Robert Lai?b Hart, Western Corporation, and Carl Meisterlin. When Mr. Stevens was asked by Mayor Cox if staff would like to add anything pertaining to the General Plan, he responded that he felt things had been well covered in previous meetings and his staff would respond to any other questions and would await Council direction on this project. Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open at 8:00 p.m. 1. Drew Wright Mr. Wright thanked the Council for the opportunity to attend the study session on 10/14/85. Mr. Wright explained that the project on Washington and Sagebrush was not going to be affordable housing, but Imoderately priced' housing. Target home buyers would be young professionals, earning approximately $36,OOO-45,OOO/year. The project would be consistent with nearby La Quinta Villas and Casitas La Quinta. He requested density zoning of 5 DU/AC. He expressed a willingness to work with the City to achieve acceptable utilities and traffic control on Washington. 2. Carl Meisterlin Mr. Meisterlin noted that finished plans for his project would have been presented months ago; however, City staff recommended that they not be presented until the General Plan was adopted. He would like to proceed with his project. Mayor Cox said that staff and the City Attorney would be conferring about Mr. Meisterlin's letter at a later date. 3. Audrey ostrowsky Ms. Ostrowsky stated concerns about major changes in Commercial zoning and a statement that Commercial development was filling up. 4. Jim Altman Mr. Altman represented Frances Hack and David Altman and requested that the property north of Calle Tampico retain Commercial zoning. 5. Rupert Yessayian Mr. Yessayjan said he wanted what was best for La Quinta and that he was concerned that plans for major expansion were unnecessary. Also, he felt that was not what people expected when they purchased BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 4 October 15, 1985 6. Margaret Miele Ms. Miele stated that there are 60 homes in the Montero Estates, which is north of Avenue 50 and west of Washington, on the La Quinta Country Club grounds. It is zoned for low density. Ms. Miele stated that homes in Montero Estates sell from $100,000. to $1,000,000. and she felt that the homes planned by Mr. Drew Wright were not going to be conSistent with the area. She requested that high density zoning for his project be denied. Mayor Cox closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. and opened it to Council discussion. Council Member Allen stated that he would be talking to additional people and forming a decision in the next two weeks. Mayor Cox asked Mr. Stevens for clarification regarding possible Council choices for this date. Mr. Stevens explained that basically there existed two options: 1) To approve the General Plan in concept so that staff can complete the document; or 2) Defer Completion to a later date so that concerns and alternatives can be evaluated more fully. After lengthy discussion, the Council decided to make a decision on each of the major concerns so that they could give staff direction on how to proceed. a) Washington Street density Council majority for low density; however, each project could be evaluated on an individual basis and changes could be made. Property north of 50th, east of Washington Street.) b) Washington and Miles density Council consensus for medium density; willing to look at projects on an individual basis for possible change. c) Mini-parks Council consensus to add mini-parks to the Recreation and Park element of the General Plan. d) Downtown area Council majority to leave Commercial zoning along Tampico. e) Extension of Commercial on Bermudas Council majority approves this extenSion. Council Members Bohnenberger and Pena abstained.) Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting for a 5-minute break at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:19 p.m. f) Jefferson Street area Council majority supports Special Commercial for 50th and Jefferson Street. Majority also supports an office at the corner of 52nd and Jefferson. Moved by Council Member Pena and seconded by Council Member Wolff to approve a conceptual plan and direct staff to prepare a draft for Council approval at the November 5, 1985 meeting. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 5 October 15, 1985 B. Mayor Cox introduced the bearing regarding placement of weed and public nuisance abatement fees on the 1986-1987 tax rolls. Community Safety Coordinator Hirdler gave a brief report on this matter and recommended the proposed Resolution be adopted. Mayor Cox opened the hearing to public comment at 9:50 p.m. There were no comments and the hearing was closed at 9:51 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 85-81. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA ASSESSING LIEN AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Wolff to adopt Resolution No. 85-81. Unanimously adopted. Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting for a 5-minute break at 9:52 p.m. and recon- vened the meeting at 10:00 p.m. C. Mayor Cox introduced the bearing regarding the General Plan Amendment 85-006 Oak Tree West). It was Mr. Stevens' recommendation that for the purpose of the hearing, agenda items 7C, 7D, and 7E be combined, and he gave a report on those items. Mr. Kaye Chandler, Landmark Land Company, reported on the progress of the PGA West project and the Oak Tree West project. Mr. Stevens presented the Planning Commission recommendations. 1) Approve the General Plan Aniendment, direct modification of the Resolution, and the exhibit that goes with the Resolution, to be consistent with the Council's action on the General Plan. 2) Adopt the Ordinance prepared as modified. 3) Approve the Specific Plan, modifying condition #27 to read: The maximum allowable residential units is 3? 2245; to delete conditions #28 and #29, and to insert a revised condition that would state that the develop- inent of commercial and office uses in the special commercial area shall comply with special provisions contained within the La Quinta General Plan. Mr. Stevens answered questions of the Council and there was a request by the majority of the Council that a time line of January 1, 1987 be attached to condition 39E for completion. Mayor Cox declared the hearing open to public comment at 11:14 p.m. Mr. Chandler, Landmark, asked the Council for clarification of the extension. Council Member Bohnenberger stated that his concern was the existing condition of Tampico, and that it should be upgraded before any additional significant traffic was added to it. Mr. Stevens thought that should be the City's respon- sibility. Mayor Cox closed the t,ublic hearin2 at 11:18 I).m. BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 6 October 15, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. 85-82. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 85-006. Moved by Council M??ber Allen and seconded by Council Member to adopt Resolution No. 85-82. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, and Mayor Cox. NOES: Council Member Wolff. ABSENT: None. **See addition to minutes at end of minutes. D. Council Member Allen read the title of a proposed Ordinance as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY, REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 85-16. Moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, and Mayor Cox. NOES: Council Member Wolff. ABSENT: None. E. RESOLUTION NO. 85-83. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006 OAK TREE WEST") FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY. Moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Pena to adopt Resolution No. 85-83 and direct modification to Condition 39E, relative to Adams Street; adding a Condition regarding gates and entry setbacks, and to modify Conditions 27, 28, and 29. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, and Mayor Cox. NOES: Council Member Wolff. ABSENT: None. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager presented a report regarding a Joint Powers Insurance Agreement between the City and Coachella Valley Association of Governments CVAG), and reported that the City had previously paid $300 towards establishment of this Authority. Mr. Usher recommended Council adoption of the following? pro?osed BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 7 October 15, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. 85-84. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, TO JOIN ThE COACHELLA VALLEY JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 85-84. Unanimously adopted. Mayor Cox announced that the Council would adjourn for a five-minute break at 11:25 p.m. Mayor Cox reconvened the meeting at 11:34 p.m. B. The following agenda was heard out of Agenda order, but is listed in the minutes in correct Agenda format). Mr. Morgan Ward, President of the La Quinta Golf Estates Homeowners' Association, made a presentation to the Council regarding their request for Council consideration of vacation of a portion of Eisenhower Drive and permission to construct gates and fences along Eisenhower Drive. The Community Development Director explained that the Council should decide whether or not to set this matter for a public hearing before the Council at their first meeting in November, and if so, he recommended adoption of the following proposed Resolution, which would set the hearing date for November 5, 1985. RESOLUTION No. 85-85. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTIC? TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO VACATE PORTIONS OF EISENHOWER DRIVE. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolu- tion No. 85-85. Unanimously adopted. C. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding the status of the Noel Jensen building permit for a single-family dwelling located at 52-470 Avenida Madero. Mr. Stevens reported that a letter from Mr. Jensen had been received explaining that he had received funding to continue, and a new timetable for construction progress had been implemented. Mr. Stevens recommended Council approval of this new schedule, which would provide for completion of the construction near the middle or end of January, 1986. There was Council concurrence to approve the schedule and authorize Staff to oversee progress in this regard. D. The Community Development Director presented a report regarding the status of preparation of architectural plans for the Downtown area. Mr. Stevens explained that at their September 17th meeting, the Council had concurred with DPAC's recommendation to retain the Peridian Group for preparation of architectural plans and designs, with the project budgeted at $10,000. Mr. Stevens stated that the Peridian Group proposed to prepare plans equivalent to the Specific Plan for the downtown area, but recommended additional tasks as part of the project. In order to best determine the most cost-effective manner of performing these additional tasks, either with the consultant or in--house", Mr. Stevens recommended the Council continue this matter to the next meeting and invite the Peridian Group to make a presentation, while Staff determines ability of in-house" mechanisms for performance of these additional tasks. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Pena, to continue this matter to November 5th, and invite the Peridian Group to appear at the study session BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 8 October 15. 1985 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta as adjourned at 11:54 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 1985, at City Rail, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. **COunCil Member Wolff voted NO on items 7C, 7D, and 7E because he objected to Commercial land and to a four-story hotel. BIB] 02-29-96-U01 12:00:41PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 10-U02 15-U02 1985-U02