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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regujar fleeting of the City
Council held at City Hall, 78-105
Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California.
M?rch 20, 1984 7:30 p.m.
1. CAlL TO ORDER
Mayor Baier called the fleeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
A. The flag salute s led by Council John Henderson.
B. The invocation vas given by Council eoer Judee Cox.
2. LL CALL
Present: Council T*?s Allen, Cox, Henderson, lff and Mayor Bajer.
Absent: ne.
Also Present: City Usher, City Attorney Longtin, Assistant to the
City Manager Jennings, Cartni?ity Safety Coordinator Brown.
3. PUBLIC C?
The Mayor indicated that this tir was set aside for citizens to address the City
Coocil on m?tters relating to City business, and reminded those present that a
three minute time limit on corents uld be enforced. oant heard fran
the following person:
A. Audrey ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, expressed continued concern
regarding arinnal control flatters, and urged the City Council to schedule a
town hall reting for discussion of the problem. Ms. Ostrowsky further
requested the City Attorney to review laws and legislation Pertaining to
anirnal control for lnpleeentation of stronger animal control laws.
4. C?Lm?CATI?S
A. The City Manager reported regarding a cc?ication received fr? Ms.
Alice Bailes expressing appreciation to the Riverside County Sheriff?s
Deparbr?nt for rapid response during a recent burglary attempt at
her residence.
5. QQT BY COU??IL
A. Council Allen expressed appreciation to Mayor Baier, and ended
his work and sincerity during his Mayoral term.
6. HEA?CS
7. CONSB??
b?ed by Council Allen, seconded by Council Henderson, to adopt
the Consent Calendar, subject to correction to Item 3 F. of the Minutes of
March 6, 1984
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Maeers Allen, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Bajer.
NOES: ne.
ABSENT: ne.
A. The Minutes of the regular ineeting held March 6, 1984, were approved with
the following change: It?n 3 F corrected to indicate Lorna Maietta instead
of Laura Majetta.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 84-15 A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA OUINm, CALIFORNIA, APPPQVING
DEM??S
BUSINESS SESSI?
A. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows:
ORDIN?? NO.51. AN OPDTh?ANCE OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA CUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMEN'DING
THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, E?CTING A CONFLICT OF INT?FBST CODE.
ed by Council Meeber Cox, seconded by Council Maeer Wolff, to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No.51.
Poll Call Vote:
AYES: Council r?ers Allen, Cox, Henders?, Wolff and Mayor Baier.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
B. The City Manager presented a report regarding reconsideration of a request for
C. an extension of tjire, Conditional Use Case 2394, a proposed 127 unit planned
residential developeent located at the northwest corner of 50th Avenue and
Adams Street aligneent; and reconsideration of a request for an extension of
Conditional Use CaSe No. 2395, a proposed 200 Unit planned residential
developeent located at the northeast corner of 50th Avenue and Washington
Street; Charles Soffer, Applicant.
The City Manager explained that staff had prepared a report which listed
conditions which uld acc?lish the Council 5 desires relative to the
requested extension of tjir? for both Conditional Use Case No.2394 and 2395.
Moved by Council rr?r Wolff, seconded by Council Henderson, to
approve extension of tine requests for Conditional Use Case Nos. 2394 and
2395, subject to the conditions listed in the Principal Planner's report
dated March 20, 1984. Unaniusly adopted.
D. The City Manager presented a report regarding a request for an Bxtension of Time,
Tentative Tract Map No. 14496-Revised, Anden Corporation, Applicant, and explained
that the Planning ooission was reC?rm?ding that the City Council approve the
eetension of tirr?, providing the Applicant until vember 20, 1984, to record
the final three phases of Tentative Tract Map No. 14496.
After discussion, it was rr?ved by Council Meeber Henderson, seconded by
Council Wolff, to continue the request until the April 3, 1984, rr?eting,
to allow time for discussion between the Applicant and City relative to school
impact fees involving the Desert Sands Unified School District. Unanisly
adopted.
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E. The City M?nager presented a report regarding a reguest far an Extension of
Tirr?, Tentative Tract Map 13640, Amended No.2, M.B. Johnson, Applicant,
and explained that the Planning oission was recacm?g that the City
Council approve the extension of time, providing the Applicant until August 14,
1984, to record the final map for Tract 13640.
Mr. Gary Fatland, Cocunity Engineering, representing M.B. Johnson, urged the
Council to consider the Applicant's reguest and approve the extension of time.
After discussion, it Was moved by Council mber Henderson, seconded by Council
lff, to continue the reguest until the April 3, 1984, meeting, to
allow time for discussion beteeen the Applicant and City staff relative to school
jir?act fees involving the Desert Sands Unified Schoal District. Uhanimously
adcpted.
F. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed Pesolution, and read
the title, as follows:
RESO?7'TI? No. 84-16. A PESOLUTI? OF THE CITY C?JNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IA CUINTA, CALTh??IA, APPLY:NG
FOP F?ER? ETrnD INSURAN? As AUThORIZED BY ThE ATI? FLmD INSURAN? ACT
OF 1968.
Moved by Council r?er lff, seconded by Council Meer Allen, to adopt
Pesolutian No.84-16. Unanir??ly adopted.
G. The City Manager presented an informational report regarding preparation of
a La Ouinta General Plan, and explained that no action was reguired at this
time by the City Council.
H. The City Manager presented a report regarding an anendeent to the Sunline Transit
Agency Joint Peeers Agre?ent, and explained that the an??t would provide for
full voting IrEmbership by the City of La Quinta on the Sunline Board of Directors.
Moved by Council Henderscn, seconded by Council Cax, to approve
the first anendr??t of Joint P?ers Transporation Agency Agreeeent. Unanimusly
adapted.
I. The City Manager presented a report regarding Downtown landscaping and
beautification. The City Manager explained the various eleeents of the
prograrn, hich would include planting of the islands along Aven ida La Fonda,
Calle Estado and Avenida Beudas, and repair of portions of the streets
on Calle Estado and Avenida La Fonda.
Moved by Council M??er Cox, seconded by Council Meeber Allen, to approve
the wntawn Landscaping/Beautif ication Program as outlined in the staff
m??randum of March 16, 1984. Unanimously adopted.
J. The City Manager presented a report from the Cartrt?ity Safety Coordinator
regarding Traffic Control Facilities and Street Maintenance recceeendations,
which detailed work that has been cccpleted relative to these improveeents.
The City Manager explained that this report is presented as information at
this time.
K. The City Manager presented a report fr?n the o,unity Safety Coordinator
regarding an Enpty lot Clean-Up Program, and explained that the report was
being presented as infoyrnation at this time.
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L. The City Manager presented a reguest for additional staff positions involving
clerical support in the Building Depar?t and a Street Maintenance rker.
The City Manager explained that although the City had budgeted for a one-half
tin? Animal Control Officer/Street Maintenance rker in the 1983-84 fiscal
year? S budget, the position was being allocated primarily to animal cOfltrol
SenTices, which necessitated the additional position. The clerical support
is needed in the Building Depar??t due to expansion of the Planning
Depart?t, and transfer of the Depar?t Secretary to that office.
The City Manager further explained that a proposed resolution was being
rea?rcended to authorize the above positions. He also explained that a
second resolution was being presented which would appropriate necessary
funds for purchase of another City vehicle for the street maintenance position,
and necessary tools and eguipeent, and fund the above staff positions.
RESOLUTION NO.84-17. A RESCLu'IION OF THE CITY COUN?IL OF Th:E
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFO?IA, AMENDING
r?SOLUTIoN NO.83-35, ADDING EMPLOYEE POSITIONS.
Moved by Council nber lff, seconded by Cooncil Member Allen, to adopt
Resolution 84-17. Unanimously adopted.
RESOLD'rI? NO.84-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QU?rA, CALIF??IA, APPROPRIATING
ENDS RELATIVE TO SThE?r M?T?CE SEI?VICES AND BUIlDING DEPM?? QLI?CAL
SERVICES.
Moved by Council lff, seoonded by Council Henderson, to adopt
Resolution 84-18. Unaniccusly adopted.
M. The Assistant to the City Manager reported regarding the status of appointment
of various representatives to the Downto?ri Planning Advisory ccccittee, and
recc?ed that this it? be continued to the April 3, 1984, Council meeting
to allow further tune for the various groups to choose their representatives.
N. Council lff congratulated the Traffic Safety Q?nittee on the report
concerning traffic safety and rec?rr?dations, and reported that the Council
uld be discuss ing their reca?dations in the future, and had decided to
place stop signs in the Cove area rather than yield signs.
Moved by Council D??)er lff, seconded by Council Henderson, to reguest
the City Attorney to draft a resolution, for the next Council meeting, providing
for the installation of stop signs at all north/south streets in the Cove area
of La QIlinta.
Moved by Council Member lff, seconded by Council r Henderson, to
direct staff to provide the Council with both cost estimates and timelines
for impleeenting the above resolution after it becanes Operational, and that
this information be provided at the April 3, 1984, Council eting.
Unaniccusly adopted.
0. The City Attorney presented a lengthy report regarding the legal aspects
of a proposed land developeent in the City, but explained that due to the
report 5 generic guality, it could be applied across-the-board to future
land developeent proposals within the Citv.
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P. The City ger presented a c?TmLInicatiOn received fran Poger Harlow, yor
of Indio, regarding a proposed highway bypass connection Highway 111 with
Avenue 48. He explained that the Principal Planner had met with recently
with City of Indio officials relative to the traffic circulation plan and
issues relating to the Highway 111 bypass issue. He distributed a m?r?
fr? the Principal Planner detailing what took place at the meeting and
criteria used in establishing the Streets and Circulation Eleeent of the
General Plan. The City Manager further explained that this material w?s
being presented for the Council's infonriation, and that it would be necessary
to prepare a response to Indio in the near future. He explained that these
street circulation issues would be discussed in depth during the a?g year
in conjunction with preparation of a Citywide general plan.
Council r?er Cax requested that the Council be provided with a plan of
the Highway 111 bypass which included not only the section through the
City of La Cuinta, but the o?lete bypass plan for eastwest traffic
through Thdio to Coachella.
9. A?C"?
ved by Council lff, seconded by Council rr?er Henderson, to adjourn.
The regular rr?eting of the City Council of the City of La Cuinta was adjourned
on Tuesday, M?rch 20, 1984, at 8:59 p.m., at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California.
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