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1984 06 19 CC Minutes$ M I N ij E S CTTY COUNCIL C?TY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-?O5 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. June 9, 1984 7:30 p.ni. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. The flag salute was led by Lawrence Stevens, Planning Director. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Baier, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Allen. Absent: None. Also Present: City Manager Usher, Assistant to the City Manager Jennings, Planning Director Stevens, City Attorney Longtin, Community Safety Coordinator Brown. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Allen announced that this was the time set aside for citizens to address the Council on matters relating to City business, and reminded those present that a three minute time limit on comments would be enforced. Comment was heard from the following persons: A. Alice Bailes, proprietor of The Marcella Press, 78-035 Calle Estado, La Quinta, and Mayor Allen's appointee to found the La Quinta Historical Society. Ms. Bailes expressed concerns relative to aspects of founding the Historical Society and appointment of the Board of Directors. The City Attorney explained that he had discussed the Historical Society with Ms. Bailes and that she had expressed approval for the idea of a Historical Commission rather than a non-profit corporation. He explained that the matter would be brought before the Council at their July 3, 1984, meeting, for further discussion. B. Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, California, expressed concern that the City appoint a person to act as an ombudsmanlombudswoman to talk with the Council and City staff and relay information to the general citizenry. Ms. Ostrowsky also stated that she had prepared an informal petition relative to the City's particip?tion in the Arts estival during 1985, which she would make available to the Council if they were interested. C. Joan Pendley, 84-591 Via Hermosa, Coachella, expressed concern relative to a Planning Commission requirement regarding roof-mounted air conditioning equipment for a home they wish to build in La Quinta. The City Manager explained that it would be appropriate for Mr. and Mrs. Pendley to appeal the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council, for possible reconsideration of the decision. Council Member Wolff stated that the Council would be reassessing situations such as this in the future, and hopefully some changes would be made. 4. WRITTEN CONMUNICATIONS A. A communication from the La Quinta Arts Foundation regarding financial assistance for the 1984-85 fiscal year was presented. The City Manager explained that funds for this purpose had been allocated in the preliminary 1984-1985 budget. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:20:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 19-U02 1984-U02 $MINUTES City Council June 19, 1984 Page Two. it was the consensus of the Council to continue this matter pending receipt of the 1984-?985 La Quinta Arts Foundation budget, with the item being placed on the July 3, 1984, Council agenda for further discussion and consideration. B. A communication from the Property Owner's for La Quinta organization regarding a requested Sphere of Influence for the City of La Quinta was explained by Mr. John Powell, representing Property Cwners for La Quinta, comprising an area of 25,000 acres. It was the consensus of the Council to direct the City Manager to schedule a meeting with Coachella City officials, comprised of the Mayor, a Council Member and City nager, and La Quinta's officials, comprising Council representatives and City Manager, and report back to the Council at the next Council meeting scheduled for July 3, 1984. C. A communication from the Coachella Valley Ecological Reserve Foundation regarding the Fringed-Toed Lizard habitat and interim mitigation formula was received an filed. Council Member Wolff recommended that the Valley city manager 5 group request that one negotiating group be formed which would be instructed t? deal with local Valley cities, as a way to avoid confusion and delay. D. A communication from the La Quinta Garden Club regarding a donation of 500.00 to the City for beautification purposes was read by Trish Klimkiewicz, President. Mrs. Naomi Willoughby, a charter member of the Garden Club, also addressed the Council regarding this matter. Mayor Allen thanked the Garden Club for their donation, and explained that it would be possible to use the funds towards City beautification and planting of the islands on Calle Estado/Avenida La Fonda, and invited the Garden Club to assume care of one island should they regroup in the future. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Wolff explained that he would be unable to attend a special Council meeting June 26, 1984, for budget review, and expressed concern regarding conservative revenue estimates by City staff. Council Member Wolff urged that the Council and staff estimate revenues realistically and determine what level of reserve" balance be maintained by the City as opposed to further services which might be provided. B. Mayor Allen introduced Boy Scout Troop 150 representatives, Joshua Goldman and Paul Dupree, and stated that the Troop would be holding a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for sending the boys to summer camp. Mayor Allen stated that the dinner would be held July 7, 1984, at the La Quinta Community Center, from 6:00 8:30 p.m. C. Council Member Wolff explained that the La Quinta Arts Foundation had presented a framed poster of the 1984 Arts Festival to the Council during their study session June 18th, and is to be hung at City Hall. 6. HEARINGS The City Manager introduced a public hearing regarding Tentative Tract Map. No. 2005 a request to approve a Planned Residential Development for that portion of Tentative Tract Map No. 13640 Laguan de la Paz), consisting of 336 units on a 69.7 acre site, located at the northwest corner of Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive, Laguna de la Paz, M.B. Johnson, Applicant. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:20:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 19-U02 1984-U02 $MINUTES City Council June 19, 984 Page Three. 1) The Planning Director presented a report from the Planning Commission, which held a public hearing on the proposed tentative tract June 12, 1984, and unanimously approved the request subject to revisions to certain conditions, which he described and explained. 2) Mr. Gary Fatland, engineer for M.B. Johnson Company, addressed the Council and expressed the Applicant's concerns relative to certain conditions placed on the project, including conStruction of an acceleration?deceleration lane on Eisenhower Drive; center median islands on Washington; undergrounding of utilities and a phantom assessment district". 3) Mr. Dick Felling, construction project manager for M.B. Johnson, explained concerns relative to design changes, an electrical substation and energy conditions stipulated in regard to the proposed project. Mayor Allen opened the public hearing to coinment from the public. There being no comment, Mayor Allen closed the public hearing. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 20052, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission, with the following revisions: Condition 7.(j). A striping plan which makes provision for turning lanes into and out of each of the project entries shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. The plan shall include appro- priate signing and markings to limit parking for these turning lanes. Condition 7.(k) A striping plan which makes provisions for left-turn lanes from eastbound Eisenhower into each of the project entries shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. The left-turn movement for the westerly entry shall be prohibited if safe lane transitions cannot be designed. Condition 17. Applicant shall participate in any assessment district formed to underground utilities along Eisenhower Drive or may install those utilities underground as part of this project. Unanimously adopted. Mayor Allen announced that the Council would adjourn for a five 5) minute break at 9:10 p.m. Mayor Allen reconvened the meeting at 9:24 p.m. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Baier, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Allen. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. A. The Minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 5, 1984, were approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 84-39. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA UINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DENANDS. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:20:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 19-U02 1984-U02 $MINUT?S City Council J?ne 19, 1984 Page Four. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-40. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1984, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF ThE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 84-40. Unanimously adopted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 84-41. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING ThE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ThE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1984, WITh THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. Moved by Council Member Bajer, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt Resolution No. 84-41. Unanimously adopted. C. RESOLUTION NO. 84-42. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND ThE COSTS OF THE CANDIDATES STATEMENT FOR ThE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1984. Moved by Council Member Bajer, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 84-42. Unanimously adopted. D. RESOLUTION NO. 84-43. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ThE COUNCIL' S RULES OF PROCEDURE RELATING TO ThE SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt Resolution No. 84-43. Unanimously adopted. F. The City Attorney presented a report regarding funding of community infrastructure through exactions on new development, and recommended that the Council authorize staff to perform the work necessary to begin implementation of this procedure. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to authorize staff to: 1) commence preparation of the necessary General Plan amendments; 2) that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare a study and cost analysis of a City drainage plan, major thoroughfares, bridges and traffic signalization; and 3) authorize preparation of a financial study to properly apportion the costs between the existing and new residents. Unanimously adopted. F. The City Manager presented a report regarding appointment of members to the La Quinta Planning Commission. Mayor Allen opened nominations from the floor, and stated that the Council had received applications from two incumbent planning commissioners, Imkamp and Thornburgh, and eight applications from interested citizens. Council Member Bajer nominated Judith Imkamp and Tom Thornburgh. Council Member Cox nominated John G. Walling. Council Member Henderson nominated Margaret Miele and John Pena. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to close the nominations. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:20:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 19-U02 1984-U02 $MINUTES City Council June 19, 1984 Page Five Following a voice vote, there were two votes cast for Judith Imkamp, three votes cast for Thomas Thornburgh, three votes cast for John Walling, one vote cast for Margaret Miele and one vote cast for John Pena. Mayor Allen declared that Thomas Thornburgh would be reappointed to the Planning Commission, and John Walling would replace Commissioner Imkamp on the Commission, with both appointments effective July 1, 1984, for three year terms of office. Council Member Cox asked that an appropriate appreciation gift be prepared for Commissioner linkamp and presented to her at the Council meeting to be held July 3, 1984. Assistant to the City Manager Jennings was authorized to have an appreciation plaque prepared for presentation July 3rd. G. The City Manager presented a report regarding conditions on development approvals at the intersection of Washington Street and Highway 111. He reported that staff will pursue with Mr. Burnett and Mr. Simon the possibility of proceeding with the improvements on the south side of Highway 111 at Washington Street, and work on resolution of the traffic signal changes at a later date. H. The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director regarding the status of development standards for single-family residents. Mter discussion, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to discontinue the bonding for future curb and gutter installation and refund monies already collected under this requirement. Mter further discussion, Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to continue Council Member Wolff's motion to the next meeting to be held July 3, 1984. Unanimously adopted. I. The City Manager presented an informational report from the Community Safety Coordinator regarding a special Summer Youth Employment Program which would employ local youth at minimum wage, primarily to be used to work on litter control?'. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to approve a special Summer Youth Employment Program. Unanimously adopted. J. The City Manager presented a report from the Community Safety Coordinator regarding the Community Safety Departinent for Council information, which e?xplained a two-phase program to be implemented. The program will consist of a monthly report to Council regarding Community Safety Department activity and a ride-along program for Council members to accompany staff during their daily duties. The Community Safety Coordinator explained that staff was prepared to begin implementation of this program immediately. K. The City Manager presented a report regarding a request from Palm Desert Disposal Service for refuse collection rate changes, and reported that Mr. Cary Jackman of Palm Desert Disposal would meet with the Council at their study session July 2, 1984, to further discuss this matter with the Council. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Wolff, sec9nded by Council Member Baier, to adjourn. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held Tuesday, June L9, 1984, was adjourned at 10:32 p.m., at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:20:12AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 06-U02 19-U02 1984-U02