Loading...
1983 04 05 CC Minutes$ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the City Council held at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. April 5, 1983 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. The flag salute was led by Mayor Wolff. 2. A. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Baier, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Wolff. Absent: None. B. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Mayor Wolff, to reintroduce a proposed resolution, as follows: PROPOSED RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ThE COUNCIL' S RULES OF PROCEDURE RELATING TO THE TIMES FOR SELECTION OF ThE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM. Council Member Allen spoke in favor of the proposed resolution, and cited precedence established by several other Valley cities that extended the terms of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern to coincide with November elections, and requested that Mayor Wolff's term as Mayor be extended until November, 1983. Mayor Wolff discussed the proposed resolution, and stated that he felt the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern should be appointed at the time of November elections, when a new Council is seated. He further stated that during odd-numbered years, reorganizatior of the Council would provide for the orderly procession of one-year terms. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Council Member Allen, Mayor Wolff. NOES: Council Members Baier, Cox and Henderson. ABSENT: None. The City Clerk opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Council Member Cox nominated Council Member Robert L. Baier. Mayor Wolff nominated Council Member Lawrence 0. Allen. There being no further nominations for the office of Mayor, the City Clerk closed the nominations and asked for a vote by a show of hands. The result of the show of hands vote was two 2) votes for Council Member Allen, and three 3) votes for Council Member Baier. The City Clerk declared Robert L. Hajer as Mayor. After Mayor Baier acceptance speech, the Mayor opened nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tern. Mayor Baier nominated Council Member John L. Henderson. Council Member Wolff nominated Council Member Lawrence 0. Allen. There being no further nominations, the Mayor closed the nominations, and called for a vote by show of BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:34:44AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 05-U02 1983-U02 $MINUTES City Council April 5, 1983 Page Two. hands. The result of the show of hands vote was two 2) votes for Council Member Allen, and three 3) voteS for Council Member Henderson. Council Member Henderson was declared Mayor Pro Tern. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 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 comments would be enforced. Comment was heard from the following persons: A. Beverly Montgomery, 53-025 Avenida Carranza, La Quinta, stated that she had been a resident of La Quinta for the last five years and was addressing the Council as a concerned citizen. Mrs. Montgomery expressed concerns regarding crime in La Quinta and stated that she hoped the City Council will move immediately to implement action to eliminate the crime situation in La Quinta. B. William Cam, 49-847 Coachella Drive, La Quinta, addressed the Council regarding his concerns for traffic safety devices at the intersection of Washington Street and Avenue 50. Mr. Cam particularly stressed the need for street lighting. The City Manager replied that Community Development Block Grant funds have been designated for street lighting, and the City will be consid- ering street lights at various intersections within the City. C. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, La Quinta, expressed concerns relative to several programs originally drafted by the Task Force on Crime which have not yet been implemented by the City. 4. WRITTEN CONM[JNICATIONS 5. COMHENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Allen publicly thanked Doug Brown and Frank Mazza for the animal control sweep last week, and expressed hope that funds will be available in the 1983-84 budget to provide for a part-time animal control officer. Council Member Allen also thanked Frank Mazza for his help with a particular dog problem this week. B. Mayor Baier discussed his friendship with members of the Council and expressed his hope for continued cooperation among members of the Council. He also publicly thanked Doug Brown for his life-saving efforts when Mayor Baier collapsed while playing golf several weeks ago. C. Council Member Henderson stressed the need for persons in the community to let him know about suggestions for improvement regarding the SunLine Transit Agency and bus service in La Quinta. He reminded the community that this service should be used, or it may be lost. D. Council Member Wolff replied to several audience comments regarding crime in La Quinta, and cited the staff report in this agenda which indicates a substantial decrease in crime in La Quinta. He also stated that his term as Mayor had been fulfilling and exciting, and pledged his support to Mayor Baier, and wished him the best of luck in his term as Mayor. E. Mayor Baier stated that he would like to see the community draw together as a whole and urged persons living north of Avenue 50 to participate in the community and work with p?rsons in the Cove for the betterment of La Quinta. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:34:44AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 05-U02 1983-U02 $MINUTES City Council April 5, 1983 Page Three. 6. HEARINGS 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted by roll call vote. A. The Minutes of the joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting of March 15, 1983, were approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 27. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY, BY REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 83-001. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to waive further reading and adopt the proposed ordinance. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Baier. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. B. The City Manager read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 28. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PREZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 65859 OF THE CALIFORNIA PLANNING AND ZONING LAW. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to waive further reading and adopt the proposed ordinance. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Baier. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. C. The City Manager presented a report regarding a feasibility study relative to a redevelopment pro3'ect. He explained that it is appropriate that the City look into the feasibility of redevelopment as a means to raise funds to achieve major flood control work in the City subject to flooding. He stated that the costs for this flood control work would be approximately $10 million, and recommended retention of the firm of Katz Hollis Coren & Associates to conduct this feasibility study. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:34:44AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 05-U02 1983-U02 $MINUTES City Council April 5, 1983 Page Four Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to authorize the City Manager to accept the letter proposal dated March 23, 1983, from Katz Hollis Coren & Associates, Inc., relative to the performance of a tax increment evaluation and bond issue. Unanimously adopted. D. The City Manager presented a report regarding the printing of the La Quinta Municipal Code, and indicated that Book Publishing Company of Seattle will do this printing in conjunction with the City?of Cathedral City which would cost approximately $3,400, a substantial savings of approximately $500. The City Manager recommended the Council adopt a motion authorizing a contract with Book Publishing Company of Seattle. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Book Publishing Company for the printing of the La Quinta Municipal Code. Unanimously adopted. E. The City Manager presented an informational report from the Community Safety Coordinator for the Council's information. F. The City Manager presented a report regarding creation and establishment of a Traffic safety Committee, and explained that the Committee would consist of nine 9) members, four 4) of whom would be appointed by the City Council. He explained that the City would put a public notice in a local newspaper seeking members of the community for participation on this Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 83-20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CRRATING AND ESTABLISHING THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COM?4ITTEE. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt Resolution No. 83-20. Unanimously adopted. G. The City Manager presented a report regarding a Vehicle Abatement Program and recommended the Council approve a contract with Ryco Towing Service. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for towing services with Ryco Towing Service. Unanimously adopted. The City Council recessed to an Executive Session at 8:16 p.m. for the purpose of discussing potential litigation. The City Council reconvened at 8:33 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn. The regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:35 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 1983, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 09:34:44AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 04-U02 05-U02 1983-U02