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1985 11 05 CC Minutes$ MI?UTES CITh' C0U?CIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the Cit" Council held at City Hall, 7B-1O5 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. ovember 5, 1985 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cox called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. and then led the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff, and Mayor Cox. Absent: one. Also Present: City Manager Usher, Deputy City Manager Jennings, City Attornev Longtin, Community Development Director Stevens, Co?unity Safet? Coordinator Hirdler, and Administrative Secretary Wright. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Ann Young, 52711 Ramirez, La Quinta, was concerned about the smoke being produced by Crystal Canyon developers burning grapefruit trees to build condos. The smoke makes her feel ill and she asked for assistance from the City in alleviating the problem. Mayor Cox responded that Mr. Hans Feibelmann from the South Co?st Air Quality Management District had been to the City investigating complaints that had been made. She also explained that the SCAQMD issues burn permits but that the City will look into the matter further. Council Member Wolff felt that the Council should take a stand on thi? matter and send a letter to the SCAQMD under the Mayor 5 signature. It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to send a letter signed by Mayor Cox to the South Coast Air Quality Management District indicating that a permit has been issued under false pretenses and that the City protests the approval of any further perinit for burning. Unanimously adopted. 4. WRITTEN CO???ICATIONS City ianager Usher stated that a communication had been received from the Riverside County Coalition for Domestic Violence requesting funding from the City of La Quinta in the amount of $2,500 to be used, along with funding from other cities, for an outreach office in the desert. Battered women presently have to travel to Riverside for shelter and assistance. It was moved by Council Member Pena and seconded by Council Member Wolff to grant $2,500 to the domestic Violence Coalition to establish an outreach office in the desert for battered women and their families. Unanimously adopted. Council Member Pena commented that La Quinta is the first Citv in the Valley to grant funds to the Coalition, and he hoped that other cities would follow suit. BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES Cit\' Council Page 2 november 5, 1985 5. CO?MENT FROM COUNCIL ME??ERS A. Council Member Wolff expressed his concern with the posSibilIt;' of a flood or earthquake in the Valle\?, and a lack of preparation and knowledge leading to serious consequences. He felt that the disaster of flood is being dealt with, but that the City needs to develop its own plan in c?se of an earthquake. It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Pena that the City develop its own plan for protection and information for our citizens in case of earthquake. Specifically, he suggested that an evacuation site be identified where people could find shelter and food in case their home was destroyed. Also, volunteers should be identified who could provide leader- ship in their neighborhood, and they should be trained and given recognition. Council Member Wolff felt that some sort of communication was imperative that explains what to do in case of an earthquake. Perhaps a form that could be posted in their house with information like what kind of food they should have, where utilities are turned off, places to go, phone numbers to call, etc.). He proposed that) the Community Safety Coordinator should devise such a plan by January 1, 1986 and that the community be informed, involved, and protected. Unanimously adopted. Community Safety Coordinator Hirdler stated that Riverside County is presently awaiting approval of their disaster preparedness plan by the Board of Supervisors. This approval is expected in approximately 45 days. At that time, the County will contact their contract cities so that our) needs can be dovetailed into their program. Mr. Hirdler also explained that there is literature available in the Community Safety office regarding earthquake preparedness and there will also be a Community Crime Fair held in La Quinta on November 23, 1985, at the Community Center, which will include fire prevention, earthquake preparedness, and crime prevention. Disaster preparedness is also being incorporated into the Neighborhood Watch Program. Regarding the storing of food and water in case of disaster, Mr. Hirdler explained that because of lack of rotation, the food spoils and vermin get into it. In case of an emergency, the City does have the power to take over" a food store, such as Von's, for the City's use. The store would probably be issued a purchase order to be paid at a later date. Council Member Wolff expressed a strong desire to spend money on things like an evacuation center, cots, and food for earthquake protection. Mr. Usher assured the Council that a plan would be prepared in the time frame requested. B. Council Member Allen expressed his pleasure at having attended the grade school ground-breaking. He expressed dismay at the low voter turnout for the school board election today approximatelv 15% in his precinct). C. Mayor Cox thanked the Historical Society for the Block Party held in La Quinta and commented that it may become an annual event. BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 3 November 5, 1985 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to adopt the Consent Calendar with the following correction to the Minutes of October 15, 1985: page 4, section 7C addition)--"Council Member Wolff voted NO on items 7C, 7D, and 7E because he objected to Commercial land and to a four-story hotel 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 October 15, 1985 were approved as submitted with the above addition. B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-86. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. 7. HEARINGS A. Mr. Stevens gave a report regarding the General Plan and EIR. Staff made a request to continue this matter for two weeks, until the November 19th meeting. Council asked for several clarifications and modifications to the Plan and Mr. Stevens responded. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Counci? Member Allen to continue the General Plan public hearing until November 19, 1985. Unanimously adopted. B&C. RESOLUTIO. NO. P.C. 85-008 A RESOLUTION OF ThE PLAN?ING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DETER- MINING TtL?T THE PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF EISENHOWER DRIVE BETWEEN SAN VICENTE STREET EAST) AND AVENIDA FERNANDO SOUTh) IS IN COMFORMANCE WITH THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN. Mayor Cox introduced this hearing and stated that for purposes of this meeting, items 7B and 7C would be combined. Mr. Steve?s gave a lengthy report and stated that this proposal was consistent with the General Plan. He reported that the Planning Cominission and staff had both reco?ended minor revisions in Plot Plan No. 85-186. Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open at 8:38 p.m. Mr. Morgan-.. Ward, 48800 San Pedro, La Quinta, President of the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association, which consists of 185 homeowners, spoke regarding this hearing. Mr. Ward said the only negative comment that had been heard regardin: this project was from Club La Quinta residents, who requested that their ingress/egress not be blocked, and this was agreeable to Mr. Ward and other residents of La Quinta Golf Estates. BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 4 november 5, 1985 Mr. Ward cited benefits of the perimeter wall as safety, reduced road noise, aesthetics primary image corridor"), reduced crime rate, and an encouragement for buildOUT, which broadens the La Quinta tax base. Mr. Ward also reiterated that the expense of this proposed enclosure would be borne by residents. Mr. Ward asked that the Council, within certain parameters, accept the plan as sugges?ed and recommended through the Planning Commission, in concept, and allow the Association's engineer, City staff and the City engineer to draw the final design. Mr. John Lower, a Transportation Planner, was contacted earlier in the year by the Association to determine the conceptual feasibility of a private access road and sound wall construction within existing Eisenhower Drive right-of-way. Mr. Lower stated that he, along with traffic and civil engineers, determined major benefits from the proposed project. Mr. Lower is associated with BSI, Inc.) Mr. Mike Smith, 78760 Runaway Bay, Bermuda Dunes, is associated with J.P. Davidson. If approved, Mr. Smith would design the road. In answer to the Council's question regarding fire entrances, Mr. Ward said that the entrances had been approved by the Fire Marshal. It was moved by Council Member Pena and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger? to continue this hearing until the next Council meeting. Mayor Cox asked City Attorney Longtin at this time for clarification on the Council's options regarding continuance. He explained that they had the choice to either con- tinue the hearing after further testimony, or without further testimony.) This moticn failed. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger that the motion be modified to state tha the hearing be continued after testimony was received. This motion died for lack of a second and further testimony was received. Those who spoke regarding the perimeter wall included: 1. Mr. R?bert Monroe, 48750 Avenue El Nido, La Ouinta 2. Mr. James Peltier, 48751 Santa Ursula, La Quinta 3. Mr. LeRoy McAninch, 49?ll Adelito Drive, La Quinta 4. Mr. Jack Thompson, 48761 San Vicente, La Quinta 5. Mr. Kenner Carey, 48691 San Dimas, La Quinta 1804 The Strand, Manhattan Ech) 6. Mr. Walter Dieckmann, 17631 Rainier Drive, Santa Ana 7. Mr. J2mes Forrest, 48721 San Lucas Street, La Quinta 8. Mr. Stan Sniff, P0 Box 1414, La Quinta 9. Mr. keith Funk, 49575 Coachella Drive, La Quinta 10. Mr. Michael Criste, Best, Best & Krieger, Rancho Mirage 11. Mr. Paul Selzer, 600 E. Tahquitz, Palm Springs 12. Mr. Fred Rice, 48780 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta 13. Mr. John Waters, 48800 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta Mayor Cox declared the public hearing closed at 9:36 p.m. and adjourned the meeting for a 5-minute break. The meeting was reconvened at 9:49 p.m. Mr. Stevens responded to questions of the Council. BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 $IINUTES City Council Page 5 \:november 5, 1985 It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger to continue the hearing for two weeks to allow staff time to meet with proponents and evaluate alternatives. The motion was withdrawn. Council Member Wolff recommended that the Council accept the concept and ask staff to get together with the engineers representing the applicants and come up with a solution. Mayor Cox asked if the revised proposal would have to go back to the Planning Commission and Mr. Stevens and City Attorney Longtin thought it did not, since the revisions were minor. It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Wolff to conceptually approve the project that was brought to the Council tonight and to instruct staff to meet with engineers and Mr. Ward to work out details pertaining to road width and then come back to the Council at its December 3rd meeting for final consideration of approval. Unanimously adopted. Council Member Bohnenberger requested a 5-minute break at 10:28 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 10:39 p.m. D. Mr. Stevens gave a brief report concerning Landmark Land Company's request to divide 6.74 acres into 20 lots for a custom single-family housing development. Approval was recommended subject to conditions in the staff report. Mayor Cox declared the public hearing open at 10:41 p.m. Mr. Forrest Haag, Landmark Land Company, said the applicant has no problems with the conditions and everything's on go." Mayor Cox declared the public hearing closed at 10:42 p.m. Mr. Stevens answered questions of the Council. It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Allen to approve Tentative Tract No. 21123. Unanimously adopted. E,P&G. RESOLUTION NO. 85-87. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAND USE EL?1E\'T OF THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 85-00. Mr. Stevens reported on this Resolution and stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the request. Mr. Stevens also reported on items 7F change of zone from R-2-3350 Multiple Family Residential) to C-F-s Scenic Highway Commercial), and 7G, an amendment to the Duna La Quinta Specific Plan, and recommended approval of both. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing at 10:54 p.m. 1. Mr. Bruce Cathcart, P0 Box 346, La Quinta, represented Landmark Land Company, Applicant. He stressed the time line thev are on and requested approval tonight so that plans may proceed. BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page 6 November 5, 1985 2. Mr. Skip Bonner, Santa Monica, is the developer of Plaza Tampico also known as the La Quinta Medical/Commercial Plaza). Mr. Fonner explained that the building(s) would have approximately 90,000-95,000 s9uare feet. Included in the complex would be a medical center, restauyant(s), and Landmark;.. He hopes that escrow will close approximately December 1, at which time off-site and on-site grading and improvements would begin, plans should be filed in January, and construction should begin in late spring. Investors in the project include physicians, an architect, and some accountants who represent a number of physicians throughout Southern California. 3. Mr. Rupert yessayjan, P0 Box 251, La Quinta, expressed feelings that the proposed project is an improper dilution of the current Commercial. He also disagreed with the spread of the downtown area. 4. MargarET Miele, P0 Box 652, La Quinta, expressed concern about spreading the Commercial zone to the east and south of the present Commercial zone. Ms. Miele also asked when the treatment plant would be built. City Manager Usher responded to this question and explained that Coachella has filed a law Suit regarding the plant site. Mr. Tom Levy, Coachella valley Water District, has told Mr. Usher that a plant will be built in the next year, in spite of obstacles. Ms. Miele was also concerned that there were no existing sewer facilities for the proposed project. Her question was answered by the following speaker.) 5. Mr. Mike Smith, 73080 El Paseo, Palm Desert, represented J.F. Davidson and Associates. He explained that there is a sewer line existing that comes through the Duna La Quinta project that was installed years ago to serve the area in question. Mr. Smith also stated that he felt the proposed development would be a logical progression of the downtown area and that he thought others would build in the area soon after. Mayor Cox declared the public hearing closed at 11.12 p.m. Council Member Allen asked about covered parking and Mr. Stevens stated that some covered parking was proposed for this project. RESOLUTTON No. 85-87. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAND USE EL?wNT OF THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 85-007. It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Wolff to adopt Resolution No. 85-87. Unanimously adopted. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFIC?? ZONING FOR THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 85-017. The title of the above proposed Ordinance was read by Council Member Bohnenberger. BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 $MINUT?S City Council age 7 NovemDer 5, 1985 It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Allen to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 85-88. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 83-002, AMENDMENT NO. 2 DUNA LA QUINTA") FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY. It was moved by Council Member Pena and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to adopt Resolution No. 5-88. Unanimously adopted. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. ORDIN?.?CE NO. 86. 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 CHANCE OF ZONE NO. 85-016. Mayor Cox read the title of Ordinance No. 86. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Allen to adopt Ordinance No. 86 and waive further reading. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, and Mayor Cox. NOES: Council Member Wolff. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT. None. This Ordinance was adopted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-89. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLACIL OF THE CI? OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ThE COUNCIL'S RULES OF PROCEDURE RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM. It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Allen to adopt Resolution No. 85-89. Unanimously adopted. C. Mr. Stevens presented a report regarding architectural services by the Peridian Group for the downtown plan. He asked the Council's direction on either increasing the agreed upon fee for services from $10,000 to 28,OOO to cover additional work), or have the staff complete the additional work which would take longer than having the consultant do it) The Council requested that staff complete the additional work. I. RESOLUTION NO. 85-90. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA? DESIGNATING TIlE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA. A report was given by City Manager Usher regarding this Resolution. It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Wolff to adopt Resolution No. 85-90. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02 $MINUTES City Council Page b November 5, 1985 E. RESOLUTION NO. 85-91. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUI?TA, CALIFORNIA, DE?YINC APPLICATION TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM DONALD E. GOMSI). City Attorney Longtin gave a brief report regarding this Resolution and recom- mended that the claim be denied by adopting the above Resolution. It was moved by Council Member Pena and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger to adopt Resolution No. 85-91. Unanimously adopted. F. Council Member Bohnenberger commended Mayor Cox for the outstanding job she had done while in the office of Mayor, and said that she had been a credit to the City and raised the image of the City. There was Council consensus on this. 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Wolff to adjourn. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta was adjourned at 11:31 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 1985 at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta California. 1w BIB] 03-01-96-U01 11:36:45AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 11-U02 05-U02 1985-U02