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1983 07 05 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. July 5, 1983 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. The flag salute was led by Mayor Baier. B. The Invocation was led by Tom Garland, Mayor Baier's grandson. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Baier. Absent: None. Also Present: City Manager Usher, City Attorney Ott, Assistant to the City Manager Jennings. 3. PUBLIC COMNUNT 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 3) minute time limit on comments would be enforced. Comment was heard from the following persons A. Stanley Sniff, 52-150 Avenida Madero, La Quinta, addressed the Council regarding concern relative to a possible conflict of interest involving Council Member Henderson. B. Audrey Ostrowsky, 77-400 Calle Sinaba, La Quinta, requested Council Members to address the audience and speak loudly when discussing Council business, so that those present in the audience are able to hear what is discussed. C. Anglelica Haynes, 51-945 Avenida Velasco, La Quinta, spoke regarding cable television problems and other code enforcement matters. D. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, La Quinta, discussed funds to be spent on the Crimestoppers Program and a paramedic program. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. A communication was received from Sharon M. Atkins, Jr., regarding complaints pertaining to noise levels at night emanating from the shopping center at Highway 111 and Washington Street. The City Manager stated that the City will attempt to obtain some modification to evening services, and will provide that the City ordinance pertaining to refuse collection hours be enforced. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Allen responded to commentS by Kiki Haynes, and suggested she speak with John Bund, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee, regarding comments pertaining to blind intersections within the City. He also replied to Joe Connors, and stated that the City Council has budgeted $15,000 for a paramedic services study. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 11:31:20AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 05-U02 1983-U02 %$MINUTES City Council July 5, 1983 Page Two 6. HEARINGS 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve the Consent Calendar, subject to correction to Item 8.C. of the minutes of the meeting held June 21, 1983. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. A. The Minutes of the City Council meeting held June 21, 1983, were approved with the following change: Item 8.C. corrected to show that Council Member Wolff abstained from voting on this matter. B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-33. 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 NC. 34. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE NEED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. The City Manager reported that in conjunction with the proposed Ordinance, a question had been raised by Council Member Wolff regarding the ability of Council Member Henderson to vote on this matter. The City Manager stated that the Special Counsel on Redevelopment had provided a legal opinion to the City Council, pursuant to Section 33101 of the Health and Safety Code of..the State of California, expressing the opinion that there is no conflict of interest if Council Member Henderson votes on the ordinance creating the agency. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 34. Unanimously adopted by roll call vote. B. The City Manager presented a report regarding an exclusive contract for refuse collection service, and stated that contract negotiations between SCA Services, Inc., and the City have been completed. The City Manager reported that the term of the contract will be for the period commencing July 1, 1983, to June 30, 1988, with rates to remain at the current level for residential, with some increases for commercial collection. He reported that the City would receive an eight percent 8%) franchise fee, which will be used to fund on-going roadside litter cleanup efforts. He further reported that the City had received a letter from C.V. Disposal releasing and cancelling their interest in contract services within the City, and recommended the Council approve the exclusive contract to perform refuse collection services with SCA Services, Inc., for the stated term of 5 years commencing July 1, 1983. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to waive further reading and introduce a proposed Ordinance, as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REFUSE DISPOSAL. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 11:31:20AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 05-U02 1983-U02 %$MINUTES City Council July 5, 1963 Page Three Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve an exclusive contract to perform refuse collection services with SCA Services, Inc., for the period commencing July 1, 1983, to and including the 30th day of June, 1988. Unanimously adopted. C. The City Manager presented a report from the Associate Planner regarding Final Tract Map No. 18767, Phases 1 and 2, LML Development Corporation of California, Applicant. The City Manager stated that the City Engineer has reviewed the map and found it to be consistent with the Municipal Subdivision Ordinance and the conditions of approval, and has approved the improvement plans for the drainage and streets, including the widening of Avenue 50. He reported that CVWD has approved water and sewer plans, and the City Attorney has approved the improvement agreements, subdivision bonds and CC & R's, and recommended the Council approve the Final Tract Map No. 18767, Phase I and 2 and accept the improvement agreements and bonds. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to approve Final Tract Map No. 18767, Phases I and 2, and accept the improvement agreements and bonds. Unanimously adopted, with Council Member Henderson abstaining. D. The City Manager presented a report regarding preparation of an E.I.R. for a proposed Redevelopment Plan, and recommended the retention of Larry Seeman & Associates, at a not to exceed cost of $14,825.00. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to accept the proposal from Larry Seeman Associates for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and related services for the proposed Redevelopment Project at a cost not to exceed $14,825, and authorizing the City Manager to direct performance of initial work pending final agreement with the developers to provide necessary funds for project and plan adoption. Unanimously adopted. E. The City Manager asked for nominations regarding the selection of a member of the La Quinta Planning Commission. Mayor Baier opened nominations to the floor. Council Member Henderson nominated Ju Salas, with Mayor Baier nominating John Walling. Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to close the nominations. Unanimously adopted. After discussion of the qualifications of the nominees, a show of hands vote was taken. There were four votes cast for Juan Salas, one vote for John Walling. It was then moved by Mayor Baier to make the vote for Juan M. Salas unanimous, seconded by Council Member Wolff.Unanimously adopted. F. The City Manager presented a report from the Community Safety Coordinator regarding bids for the purchase of two community safety vehicles. He reported that one bid was received, in the amount of $13,303, which was $27 less than the previous low bid received several months ago, both from Bretz Mazda. It was the City Manager s recommendation that Council authorize acceptance of the low bid from Bretz Mazda, in the amount of $13,303.00. Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to award the bid for the purchase of two light utility pickup trucks to Bretz Mazda, in the amount of $13,303.00. Unanimously adopted. C. The City Manager presented a report from the Community Safety Coordinator regarding bids for the purchase of a radio communications system. He reported that two bids were received: General Electric, $10,624.61 and Motorola, $8,078.64. It was the City Manager 5 recommendation that Council authorize acceptance of the low bid from Motorola Communications in the amount of $8,078.64. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 11:31:20AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 05-U02 1983-U02 %$MINUTES City Council July 5, 1983 Page Four Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to award the bid for the purchase of radio communications equipment to Motorola Communicatio? in the amount of $8,078.64. Unanimously adopted. H. A report from the Community Safety Coordinator regarding community safety activities for June, 1983, was received and filed. I. The City Manager presented a report regarding the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-1984. RESOLUTION NO. 83-34. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-1984. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 83-34. Unanimously adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 83-35. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES AND SETTING CONDITIONS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Ccx, to adopt Resolution No. 83-35. Unanimously adopted. PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIfl OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AEENDING SECTION 2.04.050 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBUR???Eb? TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Unanimously adopted. 9. ADJOUR???T Mayor Baier adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 1983, at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. BIB] 03-15-96-U01 11:31:20AM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 05-U02 1983-U02