1983 06 21 CC Minutes% MINUTES
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.
June 21, 1983 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The Invocation was led by Council Member Judith Cox.
B. The flag salute was led by Council Member John Henderson.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Baier.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Usher, City Attorney Ott and Administrative Assistant!
Secretary Jennings.
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 enforced. Coimnent was heard from the following
persons:
A. Stanley Sniff, 52-150 Avenida Madero, La Quinta, expressed concern regarding
removal of a mountain at Highway 111, near the western entrance to La Quinta,
and urged the Council to resist all efforts to destroy this landmark.
4. WRITTEN COMENICATIONS
A. The Council continued discussion regarding a communication received from
Fesmire and Williams, attorneys for the Mexican American Political Association,
requesting Council support for a petition to restructure the Governing Board of
the Desert Sands Unified School District.
After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council
Member Cox, to endorse the proposal to restructure the current Desert Sands
Unified School District governing board, and to require that each trustee
live within his specific trustee area.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Cotincil Members Cox, Wolff and Mayor Baier.
N?ES: Council Members Allen and Henderson.
ABSENT: None.
B. A communication from the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce was received relative
to a request for funding support for the Chamber for the 1983-84 Fiscal Year.
It was the consensus of the City Council to continue this matter for further
discussion at Study session to be held June 28, 1983.
5. COMME?? BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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A. Council Member Wolff presented a signed copy of Senate Bill 47 to the City,
and explained that it would be kept available for public perusal. He also
reminded those present that the La Quinta Report would be held each Saturday
at 4:00 p.m., on Channel 10. City Manager Usher will be his guest on the
June 25th airing of this program.
B. Mayor Baier thanked persons who have written letters to him, and explained
that he will attempt to answer all future correspondence in person.
6. HEARINGS
A. The City Manager introduced a continued public hearing regarding Tentative
Tract Map No. 19203, Amendment No. 2, the Desert Club of La Quinta, Applicant,
and asked Sandra Bonner, Associate Planner, to present a report.
Ms. Bonner reviewed the staff report and recommendations and discussions held
during the joint Planning Commission/City Council study session held June 14,
1983, She reported that a major area of discussion concerned the proposed
750 square foot dwellings, which are below the minimum 1,200 square foot
dwelling size required by current zoning. Several alternatives were discussed
at this meeting, but the Applicant must bring the project into compliance with
either an approved change of zone or ordinance amendment. She further explained
that the Applicant has requested the City Council to consider an amendment to
the conditions of approval as stated in the Staff Report dated June 21, 1983.
Following discussion among Council Members, Mayor Baier asked the Applicant,
Tom Thornburgh, to comment and explain the project and requested amendment to
the conditions of approval. Mr. Thornburgh presented his report and explained
his request.
Mayor Baier opened the hearing to public comment. There being no public comment,
Mayor Baier closed the public hearing.
Following lengthy discussion by Council Members, it was moved by Council Member
Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 19203,
Amendment No. 2; amending Condition #13 of Conditions to read All units must
be consistent with present R?3*?4OOO zoning, with a maximum of 54 units to be
constructed; and approve the Negative Declaration.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson, Baier.
Noes: None.
Abstain: Council Member Wolff.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with the deletion of a warrant payable to G.L. Gayler Construction
in the amount of $4,700.00. Unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
A. The Minutes of the City Council meeting of June 7, 1983, were approved as submitted.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-30. A RESOLUTION OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS.
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8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed ordinance, and read
the title of the ordinance, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 32. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S
ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING THERETO REGULATIONS RELATING TO LOCATION AND HEIGHT
OF WALLS AND FENCES.
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to waive further
reading and adopt the proposed ordinance.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Council Members Allen, Wolff and Mayor Baier.
Noes: Council Members Cox and Henderson.
Absent: None.
B. The City Manager read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 33. AN ORDINANCE OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND
ESTABLISHING A RELATIONS COMMITTEE.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 33. Unanimously adopted by roll call
vote.
C. The Associate Planner presented a report regarding Notice of Intention to
vacate a portion of Desert Club Drive, the Desert Club of La Quinta, Applicant,
and recommended that the City Council approve and adopt the Resolution of
Intention to Abandon a portion of Desert Club Drive, and set a public hearing
for July 19, 1983, Council meeting at City Hall.
1983, at City Hall. Ma. nnerfurther-?tated that this will allow staff
adequate time to receive comments from the affected public agencies and
utility companies.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt
the Resolution of Intention. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Wolff
abstaining.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-31. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ThE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE LOCATED I??EDIATELY
SOUTHERLY OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH CALLE AMIGO.
D. Associate Planner Bonner presented a report regarding a Resolution of Intention
to vacate Avenida Montero and Calles Felipe, Orense, Seama, Huerta and Remo,
Montero Estates Association, Applicant, and recommended the Council set a public
hearing for the Council meeting of July 19, 1983.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt
Resolution No. 83-32 and set the public hearing for July 19, 1983, at City Hall.
City Attorney Ott explained articles in the Resolution which will protect the
City from future litigation. Unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-32. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO VACATE AVENIDA MONTERO, CALLE FELIPE, CALLE ORENSE, CALLE SEAMA,
CALLE HUERTA AND CALLE REMO.
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E. The Associate Planner presented a report regarding Surface Mining Permit No. 127,
a request to amend a condition of approval, Paul Ames, Applicant. Ms. Bonner
explained that this gravel mining permit, located approximately one-half mile
west of Lake Cahuilla, was approved by the County Board of Supervisors in
October, 1982. The Applicant is requesting a one-year extension of time in order
to begin mining operations, until October 6, 1984, due to market considerations.
After discussion, it was moved by Council ember Wolff, seconded by Council
Member Cox, to deny the requested extension of time to begin mining operations,
and adhere to the current conditions set forth by the County Board of Supervisors
as stated in the final conditions dated October 6, 1981, and request that the
City of La Quinta be made responsive for County conditions should the Applicant
begin operation prior to October 6, 1983. Unanimously adopted with tayor Baier
abstaining.
P. A report from the Administrative Assistant regarding the status of the City's
CDBG funds was received and filed.
G. The City Manager presented a report regarding the establisle?t of a Redevel?ent
Agency. He indicated that a tax increment projection and bond feasibility
analysis prepared by the firm Katz Hollis Coren & Associates indicates that a
redevelopeent project for the purpose of flood control would be feasible.
The City Manager further rec?nended retention of the firm of Stradling, YOcca,
Carlson and Rauth as Special Counsel and the firm of Katz Hollis Coren &
Associates as redevelopeent OOnsultants. The City Manager read the title of a
proposed ordnance, as follows:
PROPOSED AN ORDIN?? CF ThE CITY UNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA Fo?iA, DE??G IHE
FOR A EVELD?dE?? To FU??CTI? IN THE CITY CF IA ND DEC?G
THE CITY UNC?L To BE ThE REDE?PME?? FOR THE CITY OF LA
bved by Council Allen, seconded by Council Meeer Henderson, to waive
furer reading and introduce the proposed orian?. Lfrlaniusly adopted by
roll call vote.
Moved by Council Henderson, seconded by Council Cox, to acoept
proposals from the firms of Stradlinq, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth and Katz
Hollis Coren & Associates to provide services, subject to agreeeent frari the
developers to provide the necessary adnnnce of funds, and authorize the City
Manager to direct preliminary work to an arr?unt not to exceed $5,000.
url&u? sly adopted.
H. The City Manager presented a report regarding a draft refuse collection service
contract, and explained that it is eteected that staff will re?r??d approval
of the contract and the Council meeting to be held July 5, 1983.
I. Mr. Steve Sim?isen, 54-665 Avenida Rarni?EZ, La Cuinta, addressed the Council
and rir?ed ug Brown and Frank Mazza for the help they have given him.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting for the purpose of conducting a personne?
session at approxixnately 9:15 p.m.
9.
Moved by Council Meber Cox, seconded by Council ber Allen, to adjourn the
rr?eting to a City Council study session for the purpose of discussing the
Fiscal Year 1983/1984 Budget, to be held Tuesday, June 28, 1983, at 3:00 pm.,
at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Cuinta? California. Uflanaaausly adopted.
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