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1984 08 21 CC Minutes% 1 I N U T B S CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting of the City Council held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La quinta, California. August 21, 1984 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m A. ihe flag salute was led by Mr. Bill Coleman, Fire Chief of San Clemente, California. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Allen. Absent: Council Member Baier. Also Present: City Manager Usher, Administrative Services Coordinator Jennings, Community Development Director Stevens, Community Safety Coordinator Brown. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to excuse Council Member Baier. Unanimously adopted. 3. PUBLIC CONMENT The Mayor announced that this was the time set aside for citizens to address the City Council on matters relating to City business, and reminded those present that a three minute time limit on comments would be enforced. Comments were heard from the following citizens: A. Judith Burns, 78-390 Palm Garden Place, La Quinta, addressed the Council regarding City participation in the C.V. Recreation & Park District, and presented a letter to the Council urging the Council to continue its participation in the Parks District for recreational programming, but felt City ownership of the park would be a good idea. B. Jacques Abels, 49-990 Avenida Montero, La Quinta, a City resident for 13 years and insurance broker by profession, presented comments regarding La Quinta' S withdrawal from the C.V. Parks & Recreation District. Mr. Abels explained that he would be the City's representative on the District Board beginning in November, 1984, when he would take over for Richard Boe, and stressed that La Quinta would be receiving active representation. Mr. Abels cited his involvement with youth programs since 1960, and urged that the Council form a fact-finding committee prior to withdrawing from the District for recreational programming, and to continue with the District?s programs until a better alternative is developed. C. Audrey Ostrowsky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, expressed strongly her desire for a reply to a letter she had written July 18, 1984, requesting answers relative to temporary sewage facilities in La Quinta. Ms. Ostrowsky stated that she is extremely concerned regarding this issue, and requested answers to questions raised in her letter immediately. The City Manager apologized for a lack of reply to Ms. Cstrowsky's letter, and stated that a letter would be mailed to her within the week. Council Member Henderson requested that it be noted for the record that he had requested, at the Council meeting of August 7, 1984, that a letter be sent to Ms. Ostrowsky as soon as possible. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:26:04AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 21-U02 1984-U02 %MINUTES City Council August 21, 984 Page T??- Mayor Allen stated that he had attended a public hearing at the Coachella Valley Water District last week, and the District had passed a resolution which would initiate condemnation proceedings for obtaining the necessary land for a new sewer treatment plant at approximately Avenue 61 and Jefferson Street. Mayor Allen further stated that C.V.W.?. had explained that it is anticipated that the new sewer treatment facility would be completed sometime in 1986. D. George Collins, P.O. Box 1280, La Quinta, questioned Council receipt of a letter from Ernie Vossler relative to the gating and fencing of La Quinta Golf Estates, and expressed concern regarding whether the Council had actually received the letter. The City Manager explained that the letter had been included in the Council packet for the Council meeting held July 17, 9&4. Council Member Henderson further explained that one or two meetings prior to the August 21st meeting, a couple of letters had been included in the packet regarding the fencing and gating of the La Quinta Golf Estates, but at that time the City felt it to be a private matter since it concerned private streets and private property. Council Member Henderson explained that he had therefore not examined these letters due to this fact, and explained that he had told Mr. Collins that he did not believe Mr. Vossler's letter had any impact on his vote on the issue. The City Manager noted that a conflict of interest involving Council Member's Henderson vote on the gating and fencing issue did not occur because there was no direct financial interest involved in this matter. 4. WRITTEN COb??ICATIONS 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Mayor Allen clarified his feelings regarding mayoral representation of various areas of La Quinta, and stated that he represented all areas of La Quinta, and urged citizens to contact him at any time if they had questions or requests for service. 6. HEARINGS A. The City Manager introduced a public hearing regarding adoption of the 1982 Uniform Fire Code, with amendments, and asked Community Safety Coordinator Brown to present a staff report. The Community Safety Coordinator presented the staff report and explained the steps staff had taken which led to preparation of the proposed Ordinance and its subsequent introduction by the City Council at their regular meeting held July 17, 1984. The Community Safety Coordinator stated that a controversial aspect of the proposed Ordinance was a requirement for the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in all new construction, which would mean that commercial as well as residential occupancies would have to be equipped with this protection. The Community Safety Coordinator reported that an informational meeting for builders, developers and other interested parties was held on August 3, 1984, at City Hall, at which time numerous questions were raised, and explained that experts were present to answer questions and provide input during the public hearing to follow. The Community Safety Coordinator recommended that the Council re-introduce the proposed Ordinance, and conduct the public hearing regarding the proposed Ordinance. He further recommended that following the public hearing, that Council continue this matter for one month to allow time for further study and evaluation of the ordinance, and described changes in the ordinance. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:26:04AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 21-U02 1984-U02 %MINUTES City Council August 21, 1984 Page Three. Mayor Allen opened the hearing to comment from the public. Comments inLopposition to the proposed Ordinance were heard from the following persons: 1) Andy Vossler 6) Mike Conlon Landmark Land Company Aspen Pacific Dev. Company P.O. Box 1000 4970 Irvine Blvd. La Quinta, CA. Irvine, CA. 2) Dick Felling, Vice-President Construction 7) Michael Head M.B. Johnson Company P.O. Box 123 P.O. Box 480 La Quinta, CA. La Quinta, CA. 8) Rupert Yessayian 3) Michael O'Rourke P.O. Box 251 Anden Corporation La Quinta, CA. P.O. Box 780 La Quinta, CA. 4) Louis Campagna, Jr. P.O. Box 1286 La Quinta, CA. 5) Stanley Sniff P.O. Box 1414 La Quinta, CA. Comments supporting the proposed Ordinance were heard from the following persons: 1) Ron Coleman, Director of Fire Protection City of San Clemente 100 Avenida Presidio San Clemente, CA. 2) William Patterson, Regional Fire Representative U.S. Fire Administration Federal Emergency Management Agency Building No. 105, Presidio of San Francisco San Francisco, CA. 3) Richard Zizian, President Cooperative Insurance Marketing Associates Drawer 820 Lake Gregory, CA.: There being no further comment, Mayor Allen closed the hearing at 8:25 p.m., and asked Council Member Wolff to present his report regarding this matter. Council Member Wolff presented his report and stressed his opposition to the proposed legislation. Council Member olff stated that he felt that if people wished to have automatic fire sprinklers in their home, it would be most desirable, but in no way felt it should be mandated. Council Member Wolff stated that he felt the proposed Ordinance would be a disservice to the community if adopted, and stated that he felt fires were not ma?or problem in La Quinta at this time, and cited the fiscal burden the ordinance would place on a small developer. Council Member Henderson echoed Council Member Wolff's concerns and particularly expressed concern regarding changes between the 1979 Uniform Fire Code and 1982 tiniform Fire Code with amendments. Mr. Henderson stated that he felt a study session should be scheduled to further study the proposals. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:26:04AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 21-U02 1984-U02 %IINUTES City Council August 21, 1984 Page Four. Council Member Cox that due to numerous questions regarding this issue from both the public sector and building/development sector, staff was in the proces of gathering necessary information with which to answer these questions, and stated that she would therefore urge the Council to set further study sessions regarding this matter. Council Member Allen stated that he felt strongly that Council should further study both the 1979 and 1982 Uniform Fire Codes to determine differences between the codes and proposed amendments thereto. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to not adopt the proposed Ordinance at the present time. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Baier absent. It was the further consensus of the Council to set a study session to further Study adoption of the 1982 Uniform Fire Code with amendments, with questions from the public to be submitted to he Community Safety Coordinator no later than Tuesday, August 28, i984. Mayor Allen adjourned the meeting for a five-minute recess at approximately 8:55 p.m. Mayor Allen readjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Council Members Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Allen. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Baier. A. RESOLUTION NO. 84-61. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMA?S. B. Notice of Decision/Public Use Permit Case No. 84-001, Family Heritage Church of the Valley. 8. BUSINESS SESSION A. The City Manager presented a report from the Community Development Director regarding selection of members to the General Plan Advisory Committee, and asked the Community Development Director to report on this matter. The Community Development Director reported that at the study session of August 20, 1984, the Council had agreed on each selecting two community members to the Committee, with the addition of a member from the La Quinta Planning Commission and one member from the City Council. The Community Development Director reported that the La uinta Planning Commission had elected to have Mr. John Walling serve on the Committee. It was the consensus of the City Council to appoint the following citizens to serve on the D.P.A.C.: Jacques Abels, Bob Baier as a citizen), Martin Beck, Dale Bohnenberger, John Bund, Judith Burns, Susan DeGasperin, Marian Ellson, and Bob Monroe. Council Member Wolff will represent the City Council on the Committee, and Planning Commissioner John Walling will represent the La Quinta Planning Commission. B. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed Resolution, as follows: BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:26:04AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 21-U02 1984-U02 %MINUTES-City Council August 21, 1984 Page Five. RESOLUTION NO. 84-62. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF ThE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AIRPORT BOULEVARD. The City Manager explained that adoption of Resolution No. 84-62 would set the date for a public hearing regarding the above street vacations for September 18, 1984. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adopt Resolution No. 84-62. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Baier absent and Council Member Henderson abstaining. C. The City Manager presented a report from the Community Development Director regarding alternative plans and preliminary cost estimates for improvements to Dune Palms Road at the Whitewater Storm Channel crossing, and asked the Community Development Director to present additional information in this regard. The Community Development Director presented additional information relative to Alternative A' and Alternative 3". After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to continue this matter to the Council meeting of September 4, 1984, and request the City Engineer 5 attendance at the Council study session September 3, 1984, to further clarify the alternatives presented. Unanimously adopted. D. The City Manager presented a report regarding a meeting of Mr. T.A. Tadros and Mr. Louis S. Campagna relative to water drainage. Mr. Campagna addresse4 the Council and stated that he would agree to the staff condition of omitting every f?ur.4?block on the bottom course of his wall, pursuant to the amendment to Permit No. 0767. Mr. Campagna further stated that he wished to go on record, and clarified that this condition was all he would be willing to do in this regard. The City Manager reported that if Mr. Campagna was agreeable to constructing the wall in the manner requested by staff, the matter was effectively settled and no further action on the part of the City would be necessary. E. The City Manager presented a report regarding a park and recreation program, and recommended that the City establish its own Parks Department, but remain a participant with the C.V. Recreation and Park District for recreational programming, and that the Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the District the assumption of ownership of La Quinta Park and develop a plan for the maintenance and operation of La Quinta Park by the City; that the City remain a part of the C.V. Recreation and Park District and not detach from it; and that the City negotiate a sharing of the property tax which is derived from the District from the City. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to instruct City staff to immediately prepare the application to L.A.F.C.O. to remove La Quinta from the Coachella Valley Recreation & Park District, with the application ready for Council perusal at the September 18, 1984, meeting, and to negotiate with the District to receive the tax monies for a fund transfer to the La Quinta Parks Department. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:26:04AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 21-U02 1984-U02 %MINUTES City Council August 21, 1984 Page Six After lengthy discussion, Council Member Henderson requested a roll call vote, as follows: AYES: Council Member Henderson. NOES: Council Members Cox, Wolff and Mayor Allen. ABSENT: Council Member Baier. It was then moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to instruct the City Manager to obtain definitive fiscal data regarding establishment of a City Parks Departinent, including tax revenues expected, and report to the Council at the October 2, 1984, meeting, and that the City Manager be directed to obtain further data regarding improved recreational programming at La Quinta Park. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Baier being absent. F. The City Manager presented a report regarding the Transportation Development Act Article 8 claim for fiscal year 1984-1985, and recommended Council approval of the Article 8 claim in the amount of $29,585.00. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to approve filing of Transportation Development Act Article 8 funds for Fiscal Year 1984-1985, in the amount of $29,585.00. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Baier being absent. G. Mayor Allen presented a report regarding temporary athletic fields, and explained that the La Quinta Sports and Youth Association had the temporary use of several baseball fields for the past several years, but were going to lose their lease at the end of this year. Mayor Allen reported that the City had entered into negotiations with Landmark Land Company several weeks ago to secure a location for ball fields which the Sports & Youth Association could use until permanent facilities are developed. Mayor Allen stated that Landmark had agreed to provide necessary land located near Avenue 52 and Adams Street for the use by La Quinta Sports & Youth, and will help with improvement of 7-8 baseball practice fields and two soccer fields. Landmark has agreed to allow the use of this land until permanent locations can be secured. Mayor Allen thanked Landmark for their generosity in this regard. Council Member Wolff requested that the City formalize their appreciation to Landmark with a letter from the Mayor, which was agreed upon by Mayor Allen. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to adjourn. The regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was adjourned at 9:44 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 1984, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 03-14-96-U01 10:26:04AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 08-U02 21-U02 1984-U02