1983 10 18 CC Minutes%O MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting of the City Council
held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California.
October 18, 1983 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The Invocation was led by Mayor Baier.
B. The flag salute was led by Council Member Wolff.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Allen, Cox, Wolff and Mayor Baier.
Absent: Council Member Henderson.
Also Present: City Manager Usher, City Attorney Ott, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennings.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to excuse Council
Member Henderson. Unanimously adopted.
Mayor Baier presented a placque to Patricia Reilly, on behalf of the City Council,
expressing appreciation for her term served on the La Quinta Planning Commission,
from August 19, 1982, to June 19, 1983.
Mrs. Reilly expressed her appreciation to all the people who had worked for many
years for incorporation, and accepted the placque in their behalf, and expressed
her hope that the City Council would consider appointing a Historian to chart
the contributions made to the City over the years.
Council Member Wolff expressed appreciation and thanks to Patricia Reilly for her
initiative in beginning the incorporation movement, and her commitment and
service to La Quinta.
Mayor Baier stated that Item 8.B. on the agenda would be taken out of agenda
order, followed by Public Comment, to allow Council Member Wolff the opportunity
to present his Quality of Life" program and public response.
8. A. Council Member Wolff presented a memorandum to the City Council which outlined
a lO-point Quality of Life" program, and explained that he had sent copies
of the memo to major organizations in La Quinta. He explained the elements
of his program and requested Council support for the various elements itemized
in the program.
3. PUBLIC C0???T
The Mayor indicated that this time was set aside for citizens to address the
City Gouncil on matterS relating to City business, and explained that a three 3)
minute time limit on comments would be enforced. Comments were heard from the
following persons:
A. Kiki Haynes, P.O. Box 1140, La Quinta, announced that Marywood Country Day
School would be holding a Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 29, 1983,
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
B. Johnny Johnson, La Quinta, expressed disappointment that nothing had beneficial
had been accomplished since incorporation. He stated that he would like to
see Eisenhower Drive cleaned up and the palm trees trinned, and trash and litter
problems solved, and more done to control loose dogs.
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C. Charles Soffer, La Quinta, stated that he would like to see the Cove area
real estate valuation increased, and stressed the need for property owners
and residents to care for their yards and upgrade the appearance of
individual residences. He also cited the need for better traffic controls
to provide a safe crossing for pedestrian traffic along Eisenhower.
D. Al Martin, La Quinta, asked the City to do something about people keeping
trash cans in front of their homes, and littering on individual lots.
E. Martin Beck, La Quinta, stated that he was generally in agreement with
Council Member Wolff's memorandum regarding the Quality of Life", but
expressed his concern that the greatest problem lies in the lack of communi-
cation between the City Council, City staff and the electorate, and stated
that most people do not know about the positive accomplishments due to a
lack of communication.
F. Beverly Montgomery, La Quinta, invited all persons in attendance to the
Property Owner's Meeting October 19, 1983, at the Community Center. She
urged everyone to attend and find out what is going on in the community.
She also voiced concern regarding the membership of the Human Relations
Committee, and stated that she and other members feel the Committee should
begin on the basis it was originated, with five members. If it is felt
in the future that more members are necessary, those changes could be made
at that time.
Council Member Wolff requested, prior to proceeding with the agenda, that the
Council consider setting a date for a Town Hall meeting to further discuss the
Quality of Life" program and obtain community input. Moved by Council Member
Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox, to hold a Town Hall meeting on November 2,
1983, at the La Quinta Community Center, at 7:30 p.m. Unanimously adopted.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. The City Manager presented a communication from the La Quinta Sports and
Youth Association, requesting Council help and support in obtaining a
location for a new baseball field for youth baseball teams in La Quinta.
The City Manager explained that it might be workable to include plans
for a new parksite in the area where the flood channel basin will be
located on the east side of the Cove, which might be tied in with a school
site location. He further explained that if the Council wished, staff would
prepare a letter to the Sports and Youth Association communicating these
ideas
B. The City Manager presented a communication from the Coachella Valley Association
of Governments, asking the Council to support establishment of a development fee
on new development within La Quinta which would be used to acquire land for a
proposed Fringe Toed Lizard preserve. He explained that based on Council
discussion at yesterday's study session, staff would prepare a letter to CVAG
reiterating the Council 5 previous request that a committee be established
representing all the affected agencies in the Valley to further examine the
impact of both the proposed reserve and the impact of proposed assessment fees
and related matters.
5. COMMENT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
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A. Council Member Allen urged everyone to attend the La Quinta Property Owriers'
meeting to be held October 19th at the Community Center. He expressed his
belief that this would be a good opportunity to find out what the City is
doing to provide services to the community.
He also discussed plans by Desert Sands Unified School District to construct
an elementary school, kindergarten through grade 5, hopefully within three
years.
B. Council Member Wolff questioned whether or not the Council would be able to
express their comments relative to the Environmental Impact Statement for
the redevelopment project. City Manager Usher replied that there would be
an opportunity for Council comments on the Redevelopment Agency agenda.
C. Mayor Baier discussed his work on the City Council, and the accomplishments
of the City Council during the first one and one-half years, and expressed
dismay at persons who circulate petitions and other printed materials while
remaining anonymous. He urged citizens to contact the Council and staff with
their ideas regarding ways the City might improve services.
6. HEARINGS
A. The City Manager presented a report regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 14496,
Revised No. 1, a request to revise a previously approved map to allow
condominium units, Anden Group, Applicant. The City Manager presented a
written report from the Principal Planner, and stated that the reason for
the revision to the previously approved tract map is to allow the conversion
from a land subdivision to a statutory condominium subdivision, under which
the land is held in common by the owners association. The City Manager reported
that the Planning Commission had reviewed the proposed revision, and has
recommended approval, subject to the conditions detailed in the staff report
dated October 19, 1983.
The Mayor opened the public hearing, and invited comment from the Applicant.
Mr. John Cante, with J.F. Davidson Associates, representing the Applicant,
cliscussed the proposed revision, and stated they he concurred with statements
made by the City Manager, and that he would be willing to answer questions,
if any. He presented an explanation relative to Statutory condominiums,
and stated this would aid the homeowners association in maintaining uniformity.
The Mayor opened the public hearing to public comment. Comments were heard
from the following persons:
1. Fred Rice, 48-780 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, questioned how many units
per acre were approved for this tract? Principal Planner responded, and
explained that the overall density for this project was 2 units per
acre. She explained that the tract consisted of five 5) units per acre
in the areas being developed, but that overall, the tract consisted of
2 units per acre when consideration is given for the golf course area
and green belt areas.
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt
the negative declaration prepared for the environmental assessment and
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 14496, Revised No. 1, in accordance with the
approved exhibits and subject to the attached conditions of approval.
Unanimously adopted.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve the
Consent Calendar, subject to correction to Item 6., to include the correct
number of signatures received on petitions involving registered voters and
property owners.
Roll Call Vote.
AYES. Council Members Allen, Cox, Wolff and Mayor Baier.
NOES. None.
ABSENT: Council Member Henderson.
ABSTAIN. None.
A. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held October 13, 1983, were
approved as corrected.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 83-59. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA qUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEMANDS.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed ordinance requiring
the underground placement of on-site electric and telephone wires in new
construction, and explained that staff was recommending this matter be continued
to the November 1, 1983, council meeting for continued consideration.
C. The City Manager presented a report regarding cable television deregulation.
He explained that city managers of affected Valley cities had met, and it had
been agreed that the city attorneys of these cities should meet with the
consultant who assisted in the development of a cable franchise for the City
of Indio. He further explained that it was expected that this group would
provide advice to the affected cities regarding possible action which might
be taken individually or collectively to modify an attempt at deregulation
by C.V. Television. It was agreed that the affected cities would share in
the cost of the consultant, if necessary.
D. PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHRORIZING
A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to waive
further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Unanimously adopted.
E. The City Manager presented a report from the Community safety Coordinator
regarding purchase of a light utility trailer. The City Manager explained
that the trailer would be used for both animal control work and street
maintenance and litter control. He requested approval of an expenditure of
$450.00 for this purpose.
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Cox. to approve
purchase of one 1) light duty utility trailer in the amount of $450.00.
Unanimously adopted.
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F. The City Manager presented a report from the Building Official regarding
abatement of unsafe or substandard buildings, and requested approval for an
appropriation of funds in the amount of $5,000 to accomplish this goal.
He further reported that two structures in the City were in need of
immediate abatement action.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Wolff, to
adopt the RESOLUTION NO. 83-60. Unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-60. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA UINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $5,000 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4230-320, BUILDING & SAFETY, SPECIAL
DEPARTMENTAL SUPPLIES, FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL FUND...
C. The City Manager presented a report from the Building Official regarding an
amendment to the La Quinta Municipal Code relative to height and location of
walls and fences. The City Manager reported that pursuant to Council discussion
and consensus at the previous day's study session, the redefinition pertaining
to meaSurement of height of walls and fences be incorporated into our ordinance,
and staff will prepare this type of ordinance for the November 1, 1983, meeting.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 83-61. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNEXING CERTAIN
CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY TO SAID CITY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL ORGANI-
ZATION ACT OF 1977, WHICH PROCEEDINGS ARE DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 1.
The City Manager reported that the Resolution specifies that the number of
signatures did not constitute the 25% protest that LAFCO regulations require,
and recommended adoption of the proposed Resolution.
Moved by Council Member Wolff, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adopt
Resolution No. 83-61. Unanimously adopted.
9. ADJOURN??T
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adjourn to
Friday, October 21, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the La Quinta Community Center, for
the purpose of holding a Public Meeting regarding flood control. unanimously
adopted.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California,
was adjourned at 8:57 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 1983, at City Hall, 78-105
Calle Estado, La Quinta, California.
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