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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.
November 19, 1985 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cox called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. and
led the flag salute.
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, and Administrative Secretary Wright.
The City Clerk Mr. Usher) opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Council
Member Wolff nominated Council Member Pena and Council Member Bohnenberger nomi-
nated Mayor Cox.
It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Wolff that
the nominations be closed. Unanimously adopted.
A vote by voice was taken with four votes for Council Member Pena and one for
Mayor Cox..
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Allen
to make the vote unanimous for Council Member Pena. Unanimously adopted.
Mayor Pena took the gavel and opened nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Cox nominated Council Member Bohnenberger. There were no other
nominations.
It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Wolff that
the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Council Member
Bohnenberger. Unanimously adopted.
It was moved by Council Member Cox and seconded by Council Member Wolff to recon-
firm Becky Kochell as City Treasurer. Unanimously adopted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Jacques Abels, P0 Box 1416, La Quinta, the Director of the Coachella valley
Parks and Recreation District, congratulated Mayor Pena and wanted to mention
the sign that was installed a week ago on the west side of the park, coming
off Eisenhower.
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B. Bill Cover, 225 N. Pacific Avenue, Solana Beach, one of the owners of a 100-ac
parcel of land directly to the west of the County gravel pit in Section 29, wa
concerned about the redesignation of the land in the General Plan to Open Spac
Mr. Cover resides Out of town and just learned of the redesignation, which he
has been informed would not allow a guest ranch. As land owners who feel their
land has been improperly classified as Open Space), Mr. Cover respectfully
requests the City Council to address the issue within 90 days and strongly
urges the classification of the property consistent with the use of a destina-
tion resort.
4. WRITTEN COM?ICATIONS
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Allen thanked Council Member Cox for her dedication and effort
that she has put into the past year. He also extended good wishes to Council
Member Bohnenberger as Mayor Pro Tern and to Mayor Pena, and offered any help
he might give as a team member.
B. Council Member Cox thanked the City for the chance to have been Mayor and
said that many of her experiences had been fun, and some frustrating, but
every bit that she'd done had been an effort of love for the City and she
would continue with the same effort as a Council Member. She also congratu-
lated Mayor Pena and Mayor Pro Tern Bohnenberger.
C. Council Member Wolff also expressed gratitude to Council Member Cox who did
a unique job as Mayor and showed tremendous leadership, which helped the
Council work and grow as a team. He also congratulated Mayor Pena and
Council Member Bohnenberger.
Mr. Wolff commented that he was impressed with the flood control project
and was enthusiastic about the concern with saving the natural environment,
such as trees and plants.
D. Mayor Pena thanked his wife, family and friends for their encouragement and
support. He expressed thanks to Council Member Cox and spoke of soine upcoming
pro?ects for the City.
6. CONSENT CALE?WAR
It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger
to adopt the Consent Calendar.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox, Wolff, and Mayor Pena.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
A. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 5, 1985 were approved
as submitted.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 85-92. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING D?MANDS.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 85-93. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 85-68, RELATIVE TO CITY ATTORNEY COMPENSATION.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 85-94. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO.84-25, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 85-95. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS,
TRRNSFERRING $2,500.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4192-1021, COMMUNITY SERVICES, RIVER-
SIDE COUNTY COALITION FOR ALTERNATIVES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RCCADV), FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL FUND.
F. The Final Parcel Map for the Desert Sands Unified School District school site
on Avenue 50 was accepted.
Mayor Pena adjourned the meetmg for a 5-minute break at 7:51 p.in. The meeting
reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
HEARINGS
A. Mr. Stevens gave a report regarding the La Ouinta General Plan and associated
elements.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan text and map
and Mr. Stevens mentioned minor adjustments made.
There was Council consensus that they would not mind reopening the public
hearing for additional new testimony.
Mayor Pena declared the public hearing open at 8:15 p.m.
1. Drew wright, P0 Box 1876, Indio, President of D. Wright and Associates,
said he had no new testimony but asked the Council if they had any
questions regarding his project.
Several Council Members did ask questions and Mr. Wright responded.
2. Bill Cover, 225 N Pacific Avenue, Solana Beach, stated that the Council
would be informed in 30-45 days) as to the kind of destination resort
the owners had in mind so that the Council could form a response to the
landowners within a 90-day period. He stated that the land consists of
100 acres directly to the west of the gravel pit above Lake Cahuilla)
that is in the northwest corner of Section 29. They are currently
negotiating with Riverside County for additional land.
3. Ann Kline, 225 N. Pacific Avenue, Solana Beach, also represented Cover
Brothers Development Company. She explained that the land in question
is designated by the County as w-2, or Controlled Development, on which
a destination resort would be appropriate. The City considers the land
Open Space-Controlled Development.
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MB. Kline explained to the Council that the planned facility would be a
recreational facility where rooms would be rented. There might be some
large estates associated with the ranch, but the focus would be some kind
of resort.
Council requested a more concrete proposal before they could respond.
4. Rupert Yessayian. P0 Box 251, La Quinta, recommended that the maximum
width of Desert Club Drive be 64 feet Collector). He also felt there
should not be any more Commercial land added to the Downtown area.
5. Jim Willsay, P0 Box 503, La Quinta, said he has a pro?ect going on Desert
Club Drive and if any more than 7 feet was needed for the street widening,
his pro?ect would be wiped Out. He also felt that additional Commercial
land was not needed in the General Plan.
Mayor Pena declared the public hearing closed at 8:41 p.m.
Mr. Stevens answered questions of the Council.
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Cox
to retain the current designation of low density on Washington Street.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, and Mayor Pena.
NOES: Council Members Allen and Wolff.
ABSENT: None.
It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Allen to
redesignate 50th Street to a maximum 100 feet primary designation) between
Jefferson and Washington.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Cox, Wolff, and Mayor Pena.
NOES: Council Member Bohnenberger.
ABSENT: None.
Mayor Pena called for a 10-minute break at 9:13 p.m. and the meeting was
reconvened at 9:26 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Allen to
extend the Village Commercial designation to the existing Avenue 52 near
Desert Club and Bermudas). There was extensive Council discussion. Council
Member Allen offered an amended motion to state that Village Commercial be
designated from the present Avenue 52 to include only the 5.3 acres south of
the new Avenue 52. Council Member Wolff accepted the amendment.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen and Wolff.
NOES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, and Mayor Pena.
ABSENT: None.
This motion failed.
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It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Wolff to
extend the designation of Tourist Commercial to the 5.3 acres south of Avenue 52.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen and Wolff.
NOES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, and Mayor Pena.
ABSENT: None.
This motion failed.
7A-l) RESOLUTION NO. 85-96. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT ThE
MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PREPARED FOR ThE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN IS ADE-
QUATE AND COMPLETE; RECOGNIZING THE OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS TO CERTAIN ADVERSE
IMPACTS; AND, RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH CANNOT BE
AVOIDED, BUT WHICH CAN BE REASONABLY MITIGATED, IF ThE PROPOSED PROJECT IS
IMPLEMENTED.
It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger
to adopt Resolution No. 85-96. Unanimously adopted.
7A-2) RESOLUTION NO. 85-97. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ALL ELE-
MENTS OF ThE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN.
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member Allen
to adopt Resolution No. 85-97. Unanimously adopted.
7A-3) RESOLUTION NO. 85-98. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL
PLAN BY ADOPTING PLAN TEXT AND IMPLE?ENTATION POLICIES FOR ThE VILLAGE COMMER-
CIAL LAND USE CATEGORY AND A DESIGNATION OF VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ON ThE LAND USE
MAP OF ThE NEW COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE AREA OWN AS THE VILLAGE AT
LA QUINTA.
It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger
to adopt Resolution No. 85-98. Unanimously adopted.
Council Member Bohnenberger praised all the members of the public who assisted
in the General Plan process, the General Plan Advisory Committee GPAC), the
Downtown Planning Advisory Committee GPAC), the Planning Commission, and the
staff.
Mr. Stevens stated that corrections would be made and final copies made avail-
able in 2-3 weeks. Copies will also be available for sale to the public at
that time.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Mr. Usher 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 OFFI-
CIAL ZONING MAP FOR ThE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE
OF ZONE NO. 85-017. Plaza Tampico, Landmark Land Company, App1?icant)
It was moved by Council Member Cox and seconded by Council Member Allen to
adopt the proposed Ordinance and waive further readin?.
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Roll Call Vote..
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Cox, Wolff, and Mayor Pena.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: one.
B. Mr. Stevens presented a report on the Avenue 50 Park Master Plan. He said
that a wish list had been created, cost figures obtained, and then priorities
set. Three phases were then established; they were as follows:
Phase 1: 1) access road to school
2) lighted ball field
3) landscaping/grading for basic play areas
Phase 2: 1) development of a permanent parking lot
2) tennis courts
3) more extensive tot lots
Phase 3: 1) pool complex
Mr. Stevens explained that the pool complex was put in phase 3 because of
cost approximately $750,000). This Master Plan is a guideline only and
could be flexible as funding sources are found.
Possible funding sources include money from the general fund. a land and
water conservation grant from the State, infrastructure fees, or the Land-
mark donation relative to PGA.
The Avenue 50 Park Committee and Conminity Services Commission recommend
approval of the Master Plan and phasing plan as submitted.
Council Members expressed several concerns to Mr. Stevens regarding the Park
Plan: additional lights for safety; the school access road to be built in
January for the school to stay on schedule; funding for maintenance; and an
agreement with the school district regarding access road width.
Council Member Wolff wanted confirmation that the facilities would be open to
the public. Mr. Stevens said yes; however, school buildings would probably
be fenced for security. A joint-use agreement will be signed.
It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Wolff to
accept the Park Plans as presented. Unanimously adopted.
C. A report was given by City Attorney Longtin regarding the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-99. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GIFT OF
GUEST BADGES FOR WORLD CUP OF GOLF TOURNAMENT.
it was moved by Council Member Cox and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger
to adopt Resolution No. 85-99. Unanimously adopted.
D. Mr. Stevens gave a report regarding a request by Beef & Brew to display a
special advertising banner. Staff recommended denial of the request.
Council discussion ensued regarding helping La Quinta merchants.
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It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member
Wolff to allow the banners requested for the three-month period and then
evaluate their impact. Unanimously adopted.
F. A report was given by Deputy City Manager Jennings regarding renewal of a lease
for the City Hall buildings.
Council Members asked about the possibility of obtaining additional parking
lot lights as the lot and nearby street is very dark. Mr. Usher said he
would ask about all lights functioning properly and suggested that the City
may need to consider installing a street light in the area.
Staff recommended authorization to enter into a two-year lease agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Wolff and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger
to enter into a two-year lease agreement for a period commencing December 1,
1985 and ending November 30, 1987. Unanimously adopted.
F. Mr. Hirdler presented a report regarding the lease/purchase agreement for the
new City fire engine. The new engine is in Perris and the eight-year term
would commence December 1, 1985. Landmark Land Company will reimburse us
annually. Staff recommended approval of the lease/purchase plan.
It was moved by Council Member Cox and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger
to approve the lease/purchase plan. Unanimously adopted.
Staff also recommended approval of a contract with Landmark Land Company to
reimburse the City for monies we expend on the lease/purchase plan. City
Attorney Longtin stated that he was satisfied with the contract and City
Manager Usher added that property damage insurance will be the responsibility
of the City and liability insurance the responsibility of the County, who will
be the operators of the engine.
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger and seconded by Council Member
Wolff to approve the contract with Landmark with the following addition:
Landmark shall make this payment within 30 days of demand and the invoice will
be sent to them 30 days in advance of the payment due date. Unanimously adopted.
G. Mr. Usher presented a report on grant programs as an informational item. He
suggested that we accept a proposal by Mr. Gene House of Human Service Consult-
ants to identify potential grants, and file applications for private grants.
This service would cost $1,000/month. for a three-month period.
There was Council consensus that they would like to try this and Mr. Usher
said the agreement with Mr. House would be on the next Council Agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Bohnenberger
to adjourn. Unanimously adopted.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta was adjourned at
10:41 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 1985 at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La
Quinta, California.
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