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1983 02 01 CC Minutes$ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. February 1, 1983 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A. The flag salute was led by Mayor Fred Wolff. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Baier, Henderson and Mayor Wolff. Absent: Council Member Cox. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Allen, to excuse Council Member Cox. Unanimously adopted. 3. PUBLIC CONMENT The Mayor indicated that this time was set aside for citizens to address the City Council on matters relating to City business, and explained that a three minute time limit on comment would be instituted. The Mayor asked the City Manager to provide a oral warning after two minutes of comment had elapsed. Comment was heard from the following persons: 1. Bert Kline, a La Quinta resident for the last 12 years, expressed concerns regarding flooding and flood control. Mr. Kline urged the Council to activate a Redevelopment Agency to facilitate this goal. The Mayor stated that a meeting regarding flood control measures is being planned for the very near future, and would include the Coachella valley Water District, large developers in La Quinta, Council Members and City staff. 2. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, addressed the Council regarding suggestions for levying fines on persons apprehended dumping trash within La Quinta City limits. The City Manager explained to Mr. Connors that fines of this nature are set by State law, levied by local judges and are therefore not the jurisdiction of local city councils. The City Manager also explained the City's program regarding litter and trash control. 4. WRITTEN CObThUNICAT IONS A. The Mayor reported regarding a communication received from Jeannie M. Waldron expressing opposition to a Council ordinance which requires mandatory trash collection within La Quinta. The Mayor requested staff to reply to Ms. Waldron following the Council meeting. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Allen reminded those present at the meeting of the P.U.C. Hearing to be held February 8, 1983, regarding a requested rate increase by Southern California Water Company. The hearing will be held at the La Quinta Hotel at 10:00 a.m., in the La Cita Room. Council Member Allen expressed concerns regarding failure of S.C.W.D. to fulfill their promises made when they purchased the Santa Carmelita Water Company in 1978. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:08:21AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 01-U02 1983-U02 $MINUTES-City Council February 1, 1983 Page 2. B. Council Member Baier discussed flood control concerns and stated that he will be working with other Council Members, City staff, C.V.W.L. and the Army Corps of Engineers to find a solution to this problem. C. Council Member Henderson discussed the SunLine Transit Agency, explained that he is a member of the Board of Directors of SunLine, and urged concerned citizens to contact him with comments regarding SunLine service. He also expressed congratulations to Doug Brown and Frank Mazza relative to their presentation at the last Property Owners meeting, and asked that citizens witnessing incidents of illegal trash dumping or other illegal activities to report to City Hall. D. Mayor Wolff reported on a new television public service broadcast, The La Quinta Report, to be shown beginning Sunday, February 6, at 5:30 p.m. The Mayor also reported on a recent City Council/Manager team building seminar held in Palm Springs. 6. HEARINGS A. The City Manager explained the public hearing regarding Change of Zone Case 3879, Tentative Tract Map No. 18767 and related environmental assess- ment numbers 16680 and 16633, for property located on the southerly side of Avenue 50, between Eisenhower Drive and Washington Street, Landmark Land Company, Applicant. 1. Sandra Bonner, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and recommended, based on staff findings, that the Planning Commission had recommended the Council approve Change of Zone 3879, and adopt the Negative Declaration for E.A. 16680; approve Tentative Tract No. 18767, in accordance with the exhibits and subject to specified conditions, and adopt the Negative Declaration for E.A. 16538. 2. The City Manager presented a communication received from Joseph Wloszek, which suggested an additional setback along Avenue 50 to facilitate placement of utilities. The City Manager explained that staff feels an area 18 feet wide behind the curb and property line, and adequate room within the public right-of-way leaves no justification for further setback. 3. The Mayor invited comment from the Applicant, Landmark Land Company. Kevin Manning briefly described the project, questioned the deletion of Condition No. 22 of the staff report and Condition No. 6 of the Road Department letter of 10/22/82. The City Manager confirmed that these two conditions had been deleted and replaced with Condition No. 27 of the staff report. Mr. Manning introduced Kaye Chandler, Vice President in charge of planning and design. Mr. Chandler described the project in detail and answered questions from the Council. The Mayor opened the hearing to public comment. Comment was heard from the following citizens. Rick Knudson, 53-661 Avenida Martinez, questioned the multi-story units to be constructed on the dike, and expressed concerns regarding height of this project. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:08:21AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 01-U02 1983-U02 $MINUTES City Council February 1, 1983 Page 3. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, also expressed concerns regarding height and questioned the 17 foot limitation on height in La Quinta. The City Manager explained that the 17 foot height limitation applies only to projects south of Calle Tampico. North of Calle Tampico the height limitation is 34 feet. Stanley Sniff questioned the possibility of erecting a pole which was 22 feet high, so that the project's height could be visualized. The City Manager explained that visits to the site by the Planning Commission and City Council had answered their concerns regarding obstruction of views and height concerns regarding this project. Mayor Wolff closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Baier, to adopt the Negative Delcaration regarding Environmental Assessment No. 16680. Unanimously adopted. The City Attorney read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, AM]NDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY, BY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 3879. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Baier, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Unanimously adopted. Moved by ouncil Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt the Negative Declaration regarding Environmental Assessment No. 16633. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Baier, to approve Tentative Tract No. 18767, deleting Condition #22 of the staff report of 2/1/83 and adopt the Negative Declaration for E.A. No. 16538. Unanimously adopt B. The City Manager explained a public hearing to consider revised final map and plan check fees and encroachment permit fees, presented a report and revised fee schedule and recommended Council adopt the proposed Resolution. The Mayor opened the public hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 83-6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AEENDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-37, ADOPTING REVISED FEES RELATIVE TO SUBDIVISION MAP CHECKS AND PLAN CHECKS AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS. There being no public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt Resolution No. 83-6. Unanimously adopted. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Baier, to approve the Consent Calendar. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:08:21AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 01-U02 1983-U02 $MINUTES-City Council February 1, 1963 Page 4. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Baier, Henderson and Mayor Wolff. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Cox. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1983, were approved as submitted. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 83-7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager presented a report on angle parking on Calle Estado and Calle La Fonda, and explained the need for establishment of angle parking in these areas. He reported that 3-5 parking spaces between each island will be created, and recommended adoption c? the proposed resolution and introduction of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Baier, to adopt the proposed resolution. Unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 83-8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PERMITTING ANGLE PARKING IN THE CENTER OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CALLE ESTADO AND CALLE LA FONDA. The Mayor read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 12.28.071 TO THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO STREETS AND PORTIONS OF STREETS ON JHICH ANGLE PARKING SHALL BE PERMITTED. Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Allen, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Unanimously adopted. B. General Telephone Company, represented by Mr. Chuck Cervello and Eugene Stormy' Fairweather, upon the suggestion of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, gave a slide presentation relative to a rate adjustment proposed by General Telephone. Following the presentation, Mr. Cervello answered Council questions pertaining to the proposed rate adjustment. It was the consensus of the Council to re?uest further information pertaining to the rate adjustment, so that the City Council and staff may study the report in further detail. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:08:21AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 01-U02 1983-U02 $MINUTES City Council February 1, 1983 Page Five 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Baier, to adjourn to a special meeting February 12, 1983, at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta was adjourned at 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 1983, at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta? California, 92253. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:08:21AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 02-U02 01-U02 1983-U02