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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting of the City Council
held at the La Quinta City Hall,
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California.
May 3, 1983 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The flag salute was led by Mayor Baier.
B. Mayor Baier called upon Father Joseph Gebhardt to administer the Tnvocation.
2. ROLL CALL
resent: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Baier.
Absent.. Council Member Wolff.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to excuse Council
Member Wolff. Unanimously adopted.
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. Stanley Sniff, 52-150 Avenida Madero, La Quinta, expressed concerns regarding
lack of community input relative to Council policy making and the creation or
interpretation of laws and ordinances. Mr. Sniff suggested the Council meeting
agendas be made available at least three days earlier than the current Friday
prior to the next Tuesday Council meeting which would then be available for
residents to pick up at City Hall, and suggested direct notice to local organiza-
tions. He also recommended greater advance notice relative to major or contro-
versial issues.
Mr. Sniff also expressed his concern relative to Council Member's Henderson's
decision to accept employment with Dixie Federal Savings & Loan, a subsidiary
of Landmark Land Company.
B. James Rea, 53-805 Avenida Alvarado, La Quinta, discussed his concerns regarding
possible conflicts of interest or personal gain by Council Members, and asked
that any Council Member facing a possible conflict of interest not vote on that
particular issue. He also discussed existing laws to be enforced pertaining to
dumping, home occupancy prior to lot clean-up and building codes.
4. WRITTEN COMUUNICATIONS
A. A communication from Esther G. Carranco was received and filed.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL IENBERS
A. Mayor Baier stressed that he believes progress is being made regarding citizen
complaints such as trash clean-up, animal control and code enforcement, and
feels this work will continue. He also announced that construction on the
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t. rancis of Assisi Church will begin this week, and thanked the public for
their support over the past two weeks.
B. The City Manager presented a communication from Council Member Wolff relative
to the establishment of Human Relations Commission. He explained that this
recommendation would be reviewed and a synopsis report presented at the next
Council meeting.
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 City Council meeting of April 19, 1983, were approved as
submitted.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-24. 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. 29. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AM?NDING
THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING THERETO REGULATIONS RELATING TO HOME
OCCUPATIONS.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, t? waive
further reading and adopt the Ordinance No. 29.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Baier.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Wolff.
B. The City Manager presented a report regarding liability insurance coverage
for the period of May 1, 1983, through April 30, 1984, and explained that the
proposed cost for liability and property coverage is $1,304 less than last
year's premium. It was the City Manager's recommendation that the Council
authorize renewal of the City?s liability and property coverage with the Robert
F. Driver Company.
Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Allen, to authorize
renewal of liability and property insurance coverage with Robert F. Driver
Company from May 1, 1983, through April 30, 1984, under the terms of a proposal
dated April 21, 1983. Unanimously adopted.
C. The City Manager presented a report regarding Transportation Development Act
Claim, Fiscal Year 1982-83, and recommended adoption. He explained that these
funds represent $12,138 available to the City, to be used for local street
and road purposes, particularly road maintenance and repair.
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Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to authorize
the City Manager to file a claim for the FY 1982-1983 allocation of TDA funds,
in the amount of $12,138. Unanimously adopted.
D, The City Manager presented a report regarding an Agreement with Cal-Trans
relative to sharing the cost of electrical facilities at the intersection
of Highway 111 and Washington Street. He explained that these costs relate to
operation and maintenance for electrical energy and repair, and recommended
Council approval of the Agreement.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve the
Agreement for sharing the cost of utilities between the State of California
and the City of La Quinta, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City. Unanimously adopted.
E. The City Manager presented a report regarding an Agreement with the County of
Riverside relative to District Attorney prosecution services. He explained
that the agreement will provide that the District Attorney shall furnish
prosecution services on matters such as illegal dumping and other misdemeanor
violations, and recommended Council approval of the Agreement.
Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve
the Agreement for Prosecution Services between the County of Riverside and the
City of La Quinta, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf
of the City. Unanimously adopted.
F. A report from the Community Safety Coordinator regarding the American Red Cross
Disaster Action Team Plan was presented. Persons desiring information regarding
this program should contact Doug Brown, Community Safety Coordinator.
C. An informationai report from the Community Saet?dinator was presented
relative to the April, 1983, update on community safety statistics within
La Quinta.
H. The City Manager explained a proposed Resolution, which would amend the rules
of procedure for Council meetings regarding times and location of the regular
study sessions. Under the proposed Resolution, regular Study Sessions will
begin at 3:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the first and third Tuesday of
each month.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
ThE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RELATED Ft]NCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES,
REGARDING TIMES AND LOCATION OF REGULAR STUDY SESSIONS.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt
Resolution 83-25. Council Member Henderson explained that the amended time
for Study Sessions would allow more citizens to attned the Study sessions,
which are the working session?' prior to each meeting. Unanimously adopted.
9 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adjourn.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, was
adjourned at 8:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 1983, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California.
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