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1984 07 03 CC Minutes$ I N U T E S CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA UINTA A regular meeting of the Citv Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. July 3, 1984 7:30 p.m. L. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. A. The flag salute was led by Assistant to the City Manager Jennings. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Bajer, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Allen. Absent: None. Also Present:City Manager Usher, City Attorney Longtin, Assistant to the City Manager Jennings, Planning Director Stevens. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, read a prepared statement to the Council expressing unhappiness relative to City expenditures of funds, and stressed the need for more animal control services and expenditures in the Cove area of La Quinta. The City Manager and Council Member Wolff responded to Ms. Ostrowsky's comments, and explained the proposed expenditure involving a contract between the La Quinta Arts Foundation and the City. B. Louie Campagna, P?O. Box 1286, La Quinta, appealed to the Council and requested intervention regarding a building permit for a block wall which Mr. Campagna was having built. Mr. Campagna requested a formal written reply from the City relative to this matter within five working days. C. Tim McCracken, 53-605 Avenida Cortez, discussed Mr. Campagna 5 wall, and asked to be placed on the public record as having no objection to the wall. Mr. McCracken explained that he had the property to the rear of Mr. Campagna 5 lot in escrow at this time, and that homes built in the future would be complying with all flood standard conditions. D. Joe Toronto of La Quinta endorsed Mr. Campagna S request to the Council and urged the Council to enact flood control protection as soon as possible to avoid disputes regarding flood hazards between neighbors. 4. WRITTEN CO?ITNICATIONS A. Continued consideration of a communication from the La Quinta Arts Foundation regarding financial assistance for the 1984-?985 fiscal year was introduced by the City Manager. Mayor Allen asked Michael 0'Rourke, Treasurer of the Foundation, to reiterate services to be furnished by the Foundation. Mr. O'Rourke explained that in addition to the Arts Festival, the Foundation would also be providing both adult and childrens art classes, art scholarships, and art exhibits throughout the entire year, and that the Foundation is a non-profit organization, run primarilv by volunteer labor. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:21:38AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 03-U02 1984-U02 $MINUTES City Council July 3, 1984 Page Two. The City Manager explained that funds had been provided for in the Cit?'g Fiscal Year 1984-1985 budget, and that upon adoption of the budget on July 7, 1984, a contract with the La Quinta Arts Foundation could be executed. B. The Council continued consideration of a communication from the Property Owner's for La Quinta regarding a requested Sphere of Influence for the City of La Quinta. Council Member Cox requested the Council postpone discussion of this communication until the July 17th meeting to allow additional time to meet with City of Coachella representatives and property owners, which was agreed to by the City Council. C. A communication from Bobbie Connors regarding direct election of a Mayor was received and filed. D. A communication from Mrs. Jo Williams regarding a City weed abatement program was received and filed. E. A communication from Mrs. Alfred Patricia) Reilly regarding City weed abatement program was received and filed. The City Manager explained that the City was in the process of developing a policy relative to weed abatement. F. A communication from T.A. Tadros regarding flood hazard concerns was received and filed. G. A communication from Luanne Dewitt regarding City improvements was received and filed. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Henderson clarified a statement he made regarding the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce which was printed in the Daily News. Council Member Henderson reported that he supported the Chamber, was a member of the Chamber, but felt the Chamber should come before the Council with a specific plan prior to City donation of funds to the Chamber. B. Council Member Wolff discussed the City's completion of its second fiscal year and reported that the City was in a healthy fiscal condition and predicted tremendous change in the Cove area of La Quinta with the City continuing to move in a positive direction towards current and future improvements. C. Mayor Allen discussed projects which have been completed for the benefit of the City, and explained that funds are not given?' to the Chamber, but they perform duties for the City for these funds. D. Council Member Baier further explained projects completed by the City, including resurfacing of Calle Estado and Avenida La Fonda, and stated that he felt citizens could look forward to continued improvements. 6. HEARINGS A. The City Manager introduced a public hearing regarding Change of Zone Case No. 84-011, a request to approve a change of zone from A-1-1O to R-2-12,OOO on a 79+ acre site located on the south side of 50th Avenue, one-quarter mile east of Adams Street alignment, Morris and Grayson, Inc.IRufus Associates, Applicant. The City Manager asked the Planning Director to present a report from the Planning Commission and staff report. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:21:38AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 03-U02 1984-U02 $MINUT?S Citv Council July 3, 1984 Page Three. The Planning Director explained the change of zone request, and stated that the request had been heard by the Planning Commission at a public hearing held June 12, 1984, at which time it was unanimously approved by the Commission. Based on this recommendation, the Planning Director recommended approval of the Change of Zone Request from A-1-1O to R-2-12,OO0, and introduction of the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Allen asked the Applicant if he wished to present a report. Mr. Lawrence Spector stated that he would be in the audience to answer questions, but had no additional comments following the staff report. Mayor Allen opened the hearing to comment by the public. There being no comment from the public, Mayor Allen closed the public hearing. Alter discussion, it was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Unanimously adopted. B. The City Manager introduced a public hearing regarding Plot Plan No. 84-044, Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of an Appeal of Condition of Approval, a request to delete condition of approval requiring heating and cooling mechanical equipment to be ground mounted, Thurston and Joan Pendley, Applicants, and asked the Planning Director to present the report from the Planning Commission and staff report. The Planning Director explained that Applicants had been issued plot plan approval to construct a single-family dwelling on January 12, 1984, which approval included a condition that all mechanical equipment be ground mounted. Applicants subsequentl? appealed the condition to the Planning Commission, which was denied by the Planning Commission June 12, 1984, and applicant then appealed to the Council. The Planning Director stated that based on the Planning Commission's decision and staff requirements for screenin? of the equipment, that the appeal be denied and tb.? condition requiring ground mounted equipment or adequate screening not be modified. Mayor Allen asked the applicant if they wished to address the Council. Mrs. Joan Pendley, 84-591 Via Hermosa, Coachella, addressed the Council and explained their request for roof-mounted equipment. Mrs. Pendley stated that the equipment would be 34 9/16" in height, and the mansard would be 36" in height, and that based on these figures, the roof-mounted equipment should be allowed. After discussion between staff, the Applicants and Council, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, that the condition be amended to read that the mansard depth exceed the height of the mechanical equipment, and that the Applicant be allowed to proceed with construction without screening. Unanimously adopted. C. It was moved by Council?Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to D. continue Items 6.C. and 6.C. to July 17, 1984, relative to a public hearing regarding Change of Zone Case No. 84-010 and Tentative Tract Map No. 20016. Unanimously adopted. 7. CONSEN? CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Baier, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Allen. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:21:38AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 03-U02 1984-U02 $MINUTES City Council July 3, 1984 Page Four. I. The Minutes of a regular City Council meeting held June 19, 1984, were approved a submitted. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 84-44. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMNDS. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager recommended continuance of Items 8.A. and 8.B. to July 17, 1984, B. relative to Change of Zone Case No. 84-008 and Tentative Tract Map No. 19903. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to continue consideration of Items 8.A. and 8.B. to the City Council meeting to be held July 17, 1984. Unanimously adopted. C. The City Manager presented a report regarding collection of curb and gutter fees and bonds, and explained that staff has reviewed this policy and now believe that the present practice does not materially assist the City in arriving at the desired goal of providing storm water protection, safer streets and proper street design through the installation of curbs and gutters. The City Manager reported that while staff continues to believe curb and gutter improvements are necessary, a policy direction toward them should be set, and staff therefore recommends termination of collection of curb and gutter fees and bonds and previously collected bonds be refunded. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Baier, to direct that curb and gutter fees and bonds no longer be collected and that fees and bonds previously collected be refunded. Unanimously adopted. D. The City Manager presented a report regarding investment of City funds, and recommended adoption of three proposed resolutions which would allow for deposit of $100,000 certificates of deposit at three banking institutions. The City Manager read the title of the proposed resolutions, as follows: 1) RESOLUTION NO. 84-45. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PALM SPRINGS SAVINGS BANK AS AN AUTHORIZED DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS. 2) RESOLUTION NO. 84-46. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AS AN AUTHORIZED DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS. 3) RESOLUTION NO. 84-47. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION AS AN AUTHORIZED DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier, to adopt Resolution No. 84-45. Motion carried, with Council Member Henderson voting No. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Bajer, to adopt Resolution No. 84-46. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Bajer, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 84-47. Unanimously adopted. E. ihe City Attorney presented a report regarding recommended termination of phantom maintenance districts, and recommended that the conditions requiring the formation of a hantom maintenance district be hereby deleted as a standard City condition BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:21:38AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 03-U02 1984-U02 $MINUTES-City Council July 3, 1984 Page Five. retroactive to date of its first imposition and that all applicants to whose projects the condition has been applied be notified of the deletion and given the opportunity to respond and consent to the deletion. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt the motion as recited by the City Attorney. Unanimously adopted. F. The City Attorney presented a report regarding establishment of an Historical Society, and recommended introduction of a proposed ordinance which would establish an Historical Society. After lengthy discussion between the City Attorney, City Council and Alice Bailes, appointed Chairman of the Historical Society, it was the consensus of the Council that the Council?s desire was to have someone record the history of La Quinta in written form, but encourage and possibly help citizens interested in forming a historical society as a non-profit organization which would function separately from the City. Ms. Bailes stated that she would proceed with the written history of La Quinta, but would be calling people together to see if there was sufficient interest to form a Historical Society which would function separately from the City. G. The City Manager presented a report regarding delinquent waste disposal billing policies and procedures and delinquencies for the 1984-1985 tax rolls. The City Manager asked the City Attorney to explain the procedures necessary to implement this, which would include setting a public hearing relative to the placement of these delinquencies on the 1984-1985 tax roll and adoption of a resolution establishing delinquent residential waste disposal billing policies and procedures. 1) It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to set the date for a public hearing relative to the placement of delinquent waste disposal billings on the 1984-1985 tax rolls for August 7, 1984. Unanimously adopted 2) The City Attorney presented a report regarding establishment the rate for indivi- dual residential refuse disposal service and providing for such charges to be collected on the tax rolls. The City Attorney read the title of an urgency Ordinance, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 58. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF ThE CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE RATE FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL REFUSE PICKUP AND DISPOSAL SERVICE, AND ELECTING TO HAVE CHARGES PAYABLE FOR SUCH SERVICES FOR THE YEAR OF 1985 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS, COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF ThE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to waive further reading and adopt urgency Ordinance No. 58. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Baier, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Allen. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 3) It was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to set the date for a public hearing relative to the placement of all waste disposal billings on the tax rolls for August 7, 1984. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:21:38AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 03-U02 1984-U02 $MI?UTES City Council July 3, 1984 Page Six H. The City Manager presented a report regarding the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and recommended the Council approve participation by the City of La Quinta in the R.S.V.P. prograrn for Fiscal Year 1984-1985, at a cost or $1,012. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve participation by the City of La Quinta in the Retired Senior Volunteer Brograrn for Fiscal Year 1984-1985 at a cost of $1,012. Unanimously adopted. It was further agreed that Council Member Cox would participate with the R.S.V.P. program and seek to obtain additional services for elderly persons in La Quinta. I. The City Manager presented a report from the La Quinta Traffic Safety Committee regarding speed zoning in La Quinta. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to delay adoption of the current speed survey and continue discussion of authorization of a new traffic speed survey pending completion of the installation of stop signs in the Cove and completion of the traffic signal at Washington Street/Eisenhower Drive. Unanimously adopted. J. The City Manager presented a report from the Community Safety Coordinator regarding additional traffic control signage for uncontrolled intersection, and presented a proposed Resolution supplemental to Res. #84-20) designating through streest and providing for the installation of stop signs at designated intersections, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 84-48. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THROUG STREETS AND PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS SUPPL?MENTAL TO RESOLUTION NO. 84-20). Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt Resolution No. 84-48. Unanimously adopted. K. The City Manager presented a report from the La Quinta Traffic Safety Committee regarding a proposed change in membership of the Committee. The City Manager explained that the Committee was requesting the Riverside County Road Department position on the Committee be eliminated and the position given to the City's Street Improvement Worker, Steve Kochell. Moved by Council Member Bajer, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to appoint Steve Kochell to the La Quinta Traffic Safety Committee and replace the position of the Riverside County Road Department, and to reappoint John Bund, Al Cablay and Martin Beck to the Committee, effective July 1, 1984. Unanimously adopted. L. The City Manager presented a report regarding the Fiscal Year 1984-1985 budget, and explained that Council and staff had been involved in review of the budget, and requested the Council continue discussion of budget adoption to the meeting of July 17, 1984, to allow staff adequate time to complete the changes in the budget requested by Council, and recommended a motion of the Council which would authorize the City Manager to conduct normal and necessary expenditures within the framework of the budget as discussed and intended by the Council; and to adopt a proposed Resolution establishing salaries and benefits for City employees, as follows: BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:21:38AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 03-U02 1984-U02 $MINTUES City Council July 3, 1984 Page Seven RESOLUTION NO. 84-49. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ThE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND SETTING CONDITIONS AND TER?is OF EMPLOYMENT. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 84-49 as amended), and authorize the City Manager to conduct normal and necessary expenditures within the framework of the budget pending formal approval of a budget for Fiscal Year 1984-1985. Unani?nously adopted. M. The City Attorney explained that it would be necessary for the Council to adopt a proposed Resolution relative to placement of delinquent waSte disposal billing fees on the 1984-1985 tax rolls, and read the title of the proposed Resolution, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 84-50. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL WASTE DISPOSAL BILLING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt Resolution No. 84-50. Unanimously adopted. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier, to adjourn. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was adjourned at 10:28 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 1984, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:21:38AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 03-U02 1984-U02