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.
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%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.
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%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
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%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.
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%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
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% 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.
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% 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.
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