1982 06 15 CC Minutes% MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the
La Quinta Community Center,
77-861 Avenida Montezuma,
La Quinta, California.
June 15, 1982 7:?5 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The flag salute was led by Steve Simonsen.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Abbott, Bajer, Mayor Wolff.
Absent: Council Members Ccx and Henderson.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to excuse Council Members Cox and Henderson. Unanimously adopted.
3. UBLIC C?MENT
The Mayor indicated that this time was set aside for citizens to
address the City Council on matters relating to City business.
Comment was heard from the following:
A. Larry Allen, 53-781 Avenida Herrera, La Quinta, wished to remind
the Council and public of the Town Hall meeting, sponsored by
the Property Owners? Association, June 16, 1982, 7:30 p.m., in
the Community Center. All interested persons are urged to attend.
WRITTEN COM??CATIONS
A. A communication from Sunline Transit Agency was received, asking
for Council input relating to the funding and operational structure
of the Sunline Joint Powers Agency. The City Manager will be
meeting with Lee Norwine, Sunline General Manager, to obtain
sufficient detail for decision making.
B. The Mayor acknowledged receipt of a copy of a letter from
Alice V. Whytock of La Quinta, to Bishop Straling in San Bernardino
expressing concerns of citizens living in the area affected by
construction of the new Catholic Church.
5. COMbl? BY COUNCIL ME??S
A. Council Member Abbott discussed the need for a community, or
Valley-wide response to burglaries occurring throughout the Valley.
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% The Mayor stated that it is his understanding that two deputies
from the Riverside Sheriff1s Department are now assigned to
patrol duties in La Quinta. The City Manager met with Sheriff1s
Department representatives who indicated that normal coverage is
being provided. It is hoped that this higher visibility by the
Sheriff1s Department, combined with citizen vigilance, will help
curb the burglary problems.
B. Council Member Baier provided a plot plan of the Catholic Church
under construction and discussed preventive action being taken
to protect the adjoining homeowner properties. Council Member
Baier also discussed his concerns regarding the water-related
problems within the City.
C. The Mayor discussed responses received from various developers
regarding blowsand problems. He believes most developers will
attempt additional mitigation measures to control blowing sand.
The Mayor also reported the June 10, 1982, meeting between
Riverside County Planning staff, the City Council and the
Planning Advisory Committee was quite informative.
6. HEARINGS
A. The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding granting a
franchise to Southern California Gas Company relative to trans-
mitting and distributing gas. The City Manager reported that no
written protests were received, and presented his report. No
other persons wished to speak. The Mayor closed the public
hearing.
The City Manager read the title of the ordinance, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
GRAATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
COMPANY, A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY
AND USE PIPES AND APPURT?NANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING
GAS FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS OR UPON CERTAIN
PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY
AFTER EXIST, WIThIN SAID MUNICIPALITY.
Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Abbott,
to waive further reading and to introduce the proposed ordinance.
Unanimously adopted.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted.
A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 1, 1982, were approved
as submitted.
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%8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The City Manager presented a report regarding City finances and
credit arrangements with Security Pacific National Bank.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-22. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 82-17, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NEGOTIABLE
NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-23. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
R THE ISSUANCE OF NEGOTIABLE NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$30,000.00, INCLUSIVE OF FUNDS BORROWED IN FISCAL YEAR 1981?2.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to adopt Resolution Nos. 82-22 and 82-23. Unanimously adopted.
B. The Mayor opened discussion regarding a proposed moratorium relative
to residential construction in the Cove area.
1. Mayor Wolff presented a report itenLizing his concerns regarding
speculative residential construction in the Cove area. He
discussed the need for an urgency ordinance pending possible
State or Federal legislation to aid construction and further
contribute to speculative building.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AS AN URGENCY MEASURE, CERTAIN REGULATIONS PROHIBITING DEVELOPENNT
OF NEW RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS WHICH MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH A
CONTENPLATED ZONING PROPOSAL AND DEVELOPMNNT CONTROL PROPOSAL, SAID
REGULATIONS TO BE IN EFFECT ON AN INTERIM STUDY BASIS PURSUANT TO
GOVNNNMNNT CODE SECTION 65858.
Moved by Mayor Wolff, seconded by Council Member Abbott, to set a
public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance for Tuesday,
July 6, 1982, at 7:?5 p.m., and to waive further reading and
introduce the proposed ordinance. Unanimously adopted.
C. The City Manager presented a report regarding health and life
insurance for City officers and employees, and a recommendation
to enter into the health and life insurance programs of the City
of Palm Springs.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-24. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to adopt Resolution No. 82-2?. Unanimously adopted.
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% RESOLUTION NO. 82-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNA-
TING CERTAIN CLASSES OF CITY OFFICERS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN
HEALTH PLANS OFFERED TO CITY EMPLOYEES.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Bajer,
to adopt Resolution No. 82-25. Unanimously adopted.
D. The City Manager opened discussion regarding repairs to the new
City Hall building and requested authorization to proceed with
proposed renovations. Total building costs are estimated to be
$11,725.00. Paving costs for the public right-of-way and parking
areas are estimated at $5,000.00.
Discussion followed regarding term of the lease, repayment safeguards,
subcontractor bids and prices.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Bajer,
to authorize the City Manager to proceed based on the estimated
costs, subject to lessor's willingness to participate in an
amortization schedule and agreement on the terms of the lease.
Unanimously adopted.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier, to
adjourn. Unanimously adopted.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, was adjourned at 8:57 p.m., on Tuesday, June 15, 1982,
at the Community Center, 77?61 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta,
California.
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