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1982 07 06 CC Minutes% MINUTES City Council City of La Quinta A regular meeting held at the La Quinta Community Center, 7-861 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, California. July 6, 1982 y.45 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. The flag salute was led by Kevin Manning. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Abbott, Bajer, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Wolff. Absent: None. 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. Comment was heard from the following. A. Stanley Sniff, 52-150 Avenida Madero, La Quinta, addressed the City Council regarding police protection and municipal code enforcement. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION? The City Manager reported that no written communications had been received. 5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Council Member Abbott reported the progress being made by the Task Force on Crime. B. Council Member Bajer discussed various water related concerns of the Task Force on Water. C. Council Member Cox expressed concern regarding the blowsand problems, particularly the Catholic Church site. D. Council Member Henderson discussed budget allocation concerns regarding expenditures for police protection and public safety. E. Mayor Wolff discussed continuing communications with the County of Riverside regarding property tax entitlements for La Quinta?s first year of operation. BIB] 03-19-96-U01 04:00:11PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 06-U02 1982-U02 %ayor Wolff also wished to remind the Council and public of the Town Hall meeting scheduled for July 28th. Task force recommenda- tions will be discussed. 6. HEARINGS A. The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding proposed adoption by reference of certain uniform codes and certain Riverside County ordinances, which were introduced at the City Council meeting held June 1, 1982. The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be adopted, as follows: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO REMAIN IN EFFECT AS ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS) RIVERSIDE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 457.57 ENTITLED. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 457 RELATING TO BUILDING RE?UIREMENTS AND ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE: THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING THE APPENDIX AND STANDARDS; THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, INCLUDING THE APPENDIX AND STANDARDS; THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, INCLUDING THE APPENDIX AND STAN- DARDS; AND THE 1978 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1979 EDITION. No written protests were received. Mr. Alfred Riley? 54-259 Avenida Diaz, addressed the Council inquiring whether there is a time limit for incorporating these ordinances into the Municipal Code. The City Attorney replied that there is no time limit, and it will be done when there are resources and staff to handle the task. No other persons wished to speak, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Baier, to waive further reading and adopt each of the proposed ordinances. Unanimously adopted. B. The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding a moratorium on residential development within the Cove area of La Quinta. This ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting held June 15, 1982. BIB] 03-19-96-U01 04:00:11PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 06-U02 1982-U02 %The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance, as follows: PROPCSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, ADOPTING AS AN URGENCY MEASURE, CERTAIN REGULATIONS PROHIBITING DEVELOPMENT OF NEW RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS WHICH MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH A CONTEMPLATED ZONING PROPOSAL AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PROPOSAL, SAID REGULATIONS TO BE IN EFFECT ON AN INTERIM STUDY BASIS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858. After opening statements by the ayor and staff review of boundary limits of the ordinance, public comment was heard. The following persons had questions concerning the proposed ordinance: 1. Roxie Yessayjan 2. Patricia Reilly 49-055 Avenida Anselmo 54-295 Avenida Diaz La Quinta La Quinta The following persons spoke in Opposition to the proposed ordinance: 1. Sharon Atkins 5. Cameron Marshman 78-390 Singing Palms 53-955 Avenida Velasco La Quinta La Quinta 2. John Bund 6. John Ryan 54-865 Avenida Alvarado 51-700 Eisenhower Dr. La Quinta La Quinta 3. Dana Horn P.O. Box 1638 7. Audrey Marshman 53-955 Avenida Velasco La Quinta La Quinta 4. Alfred Reilly 54-295 Avenida Diaz La Quinta The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance: 1. John Johnson 54-46? Vallejo 3. Betty Mazza 51-600 Avenida Mendoza La Quinta La Quinta 2. Steve Simonsen 54-6?? Avenida Ramirez La Quinta Following public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Mayor Wolff, to waive further reading and adopt the proposed ordinance. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Council Member Abbott and Mayor Wolff. Noes: Council Members Baier, Cox and Henderson. Absent: None BIB] 03-19-96-U01 04:00:11PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 06-U02 1982-U02 %7. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Baier, to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1982, were approved as submitted. B. RESOLUTION NO. 82-26. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA UINTA, CALIF- ORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. 8. BUSINESS SESSION. A. The City Attorney read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 8. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA UINTA, GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALIF- ORNIA GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES 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 HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN SAID MUNICIPALITY. Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Abbott, to waive further reading and adopt the proposed ordinance. Unanimously adopted. B? The City Manager read the title of a resolution, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 82-27. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA UINTA, URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Abbott, to adopt Resolution No. 82-27. Unanimously adopted. C. The Mayor announced that the Council would adjourn to a Personnel Session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to personnel. The Council returned from the Personnel Session at 9:55 p.m. The Mayor announced that the City Council had unanimously decided to retain Frank Usher as City Manager. The City Manager presented a report regarding the Fiscal Year 1982 1985 budget, and reviewed budget adjustments. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 82-28. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIF- ORNIA, APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-1985. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 82-28. Unanimously adopted. BIB] 03-19-96-U01 04:00:11PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 06-U02 1982-U02 %D. i. The City anager presented a report regarding City offices and a recommendation to enter into a lease agreement for office space. Moved by Council Member 11enderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve a lease agreement between the City of La Quinta, and Mort Brennan and Albert Wild relative to City offices located at 78-105 Calle Estado. Unani- mously adopted. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 82-29. A RESCLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIF- ORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CITY HALL. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 82-29. Unanimously adopted. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 82-30. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-8, DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC PLACES WHERE ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS SHALL BE POSTED. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Bajer, to adopt Resolution No. 82-30. Unanimously adopted. 4. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier, to approve the termination agreement between the City of La Quinta and Frances Hack, relative to office space located at 78-100 Calle Tampico, La Quinta. Unani- mously adopted. The Mayor instructed the City Manager to send a letter of appreciation to Frances Hack. E. The City Manager presented a report regarding acceptance of deeds or grants conveying interest or easements on real estate to the City of La Quinta. RESOLUTION NO. 82-31. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIF- ORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND CONSENT TO DEEDS OR GRANTS CONVEYING ANY INTEREST IN OR EASEMENT UPON REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier, to adopt Resolution No. 82-31. Unanimously adopted. F. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed ordinance establishing a City Planning Commission, and read the title of the proposed ordinance, as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Cox, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed BIB] 03-19-96-U01 04:00:11PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 06-U02 1982-U02 % ordinance. Unanimously adopted G. The City Manager presented a report regarding membership in the League of California Cities, and a recommendation that the City of La Quinta become a member of the League. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to authorize membership in the League of Calif- ornia Cities by the City of La Quinta. Unanimously adopted. H. The Mayor presented a communication from John Cheney of Walker & Lee Real Estate, regarding mailing addresses far the shopping center at the intersection of Highway ill and Washington Street After discussion, the Council requested the City Manager prepare a resolution regarding postal department address changes for adoption at the next regular Council meeting. I. The City Attorney presented a report regarding introduction of an ordinance enacting Titles 5 through 16 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, and read the title of the proposed ordinance, as follows: PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA ENACTING THE FOLLOWING TITLES OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE: TITLE 5--BUSINESS REGULATIONS, TITLE 6--HEALTH AND SANITATION, TITLE 8--BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, TITLE 10--ANIMALS, TITLE 11--PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY, TITLE 12--VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, TITLE 14, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, AND TITLE 16--MISCELLANEOUS COUNTY ORDINANCES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Unanimously adopted. J. Council Member Henderson requested the City Manager supply the members of the Planning Advisory Committee with statements of economic interest and ask them to file the statements at this time. Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Abbott, that the Planning Advisory Committee members be requested to submit statements of economic interest, and file them with the City Clerk. Unanimously adopted. K. The City Manager submitted an informational report regarding crime statistics in La Quinta, and reported on his recent tour of duty with a Sheriff's Department Deputy throughout La Quinta and the surrounding areas. BIB] 03-19-96-U01 04:00:11PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 06-U02 1982-U02 % L. The City Manager reported regarding an invitation he received to participate in a panel for the Annual Peace Corps Conference, to be held July jo, i982, at the U.C.L.A. Campus. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adjourn. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta California, was adjourned at 10:58 pm., on Tuesday, July 6, 1982, at the La Quinta Community Center, 77-861 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, California. BIB] 03-19-96-U01 04:00:11PM-U01 CCMIN-U02 07-U02 06-U02 1982-U02