1982 07 20 CC Minutes% MINUT?S
CITY COUNCIL CITY CF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the
La Quinta Community Center,
77-861 Avenida Montezuma,
La Quinta, California.
July 20, 1982 7.45 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The flag salute was led by Council Member Judy Ccx.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Baler, Cox, enderson and Mayor Wolff.
Absent.. Council Member Abbott.
Moved by Council Member Ccx, seconded by Council Member
Henderson, to excuse Council Member Abbott. Unanimously
adopted.
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.
Council Member Abbott joined the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Comment was heard from the following citizens..
A. Steve SimonSen, 54-665 Avenida Ramirez, read a letter from
Kay Wolff regarding defeat of the proposed residential
building moratorium, and expressed concern for development
of an alternative plan.
B. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, addressed the Council
and expressed agreement with the defeat of the building
moratorium.
C. Jim Montgomery, 53-025 Avenida Carranza, expressed his
agreement with the defeat of the building moratorium.
D. John Bund, 54-865 Avenida Alvarado, addressed the Council
regarding Planning Commission requirements for new
construction in the Cove and condominium construction in
other areas of La Quinta. He also suggested the Council
contact Riverside County Health Department regarding
houses currently in blight condition.
4. WRITT?N COMMUNICATIONS
A. A communication from John R. Teater and others was received
regarding renovation of the La Quinta Park by the Coachella
Valley Recreation District. Mr. Teater explained the
group's efforts and asked for Council support.
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The Mayor reported that the Council will be meeting with
the Recreation District to seek clarification regarding
renovation plans for La Quinta ark.
B. A communication from Sharon M. Atkins, Jr., regarding
unsold, vacant houses within City limits was received and
filed.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Abbott updated the Council regarding
activities concerning the Task Force on Crime.
B. Council Member Bajer explained suggestions regarding a
proposed zoning ordinance and architectural review plans
for residential building in the Cave area.
C. Council Member Cox explained her support of a proposed
ordinance to control rather than block building in the
Cove area, and discussed actions currently underway to
clean-up existing blighted homes in the Cove.
D. Council Member Henderson discussed his opposition to the
defeated building moratorium and replied to public comment
regarding this issue.
E. Mayor Wolff expressed support for a proposed zoning
ordinance. He also discussed the City's CVAG membership,
a redevelopment agency for La Quinta, and possible
Riverside County Opposition to the increment funding for
redevelopment agencies.
6. HEARINGS
7. CONSENT CAL?NDAR
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Baier, to approve the Consent Calendar, subject to a correction
of the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1982, indi-
cating that Roxie Yessayian asked a question regarding the
proposed residential building moratorium rather than speaking
in Opposition to the moratorium.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1982, were
approved as corrected. Unanimously adopted.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The City Attorney read the title of a proposed ordinance,
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 9. AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, ADDING CHAPTER
2.29 TO THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION.
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Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
enderson, to waive further reading and adopt the proposed
ordinance. Unanimously adopted.
B. The City Attorney read the title of,a proposed ordinance,
as follows:
CRDINANCE NO. 10. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF
THE CITY CF LA UINTA, 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 Bajer, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to waive further reading and adopt the proposed
ordinance. Unanimously adopted.
C. The Mayor presented a report regarding refuse collection,
and instructed staff to develop an implementation plan
and ordinance as soon as possible.
D. The Mayor presented a report regarding activation of, and
appointment to a City Planning Commission. After discussion,
the Council asked staff to prepare a resolution for the
August 3, 1982, Council meeting.
E. RESOLUTION NC. 82-32. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 82-32. Unanimously adopted.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 82-33. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Bajer, to adopt Resolution No. 82-33. After discussion,
the Mayor announced the Council would adjourn to an
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p.m. After
noting the previous motion and second to adopt, and there
being no further discussion, Resolution No. 82-33 was
unanimously adopted.
G. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed
ordinance providing for compensation and reimbursement to
City Council members, and read the title of a proposed
ordinance, as follows:
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.04.050 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT TO MEMBERS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Bajer, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed
ordinance.
Council Member Abbott requested an amendment to the motion,
directing the City Manager to prepare necessary documents
which would provide that the $1,OOO.OC which would be paid
to him, be set aside in a special fund to be used as a
reward fund in a Crime Stoppers Program. Discussion and
concurrence with Council Member Abbott's request followed,
although Council Member Abbott indicated he would vote
against the ordinance.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Baier, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed
ordinance, and to direct the City Manager to prepare
necessary documents which would provide that the $1,000.00
which would be paid to Council Member Abbott, be set aside
in a special fund to be used as a reward fund in a Crime
Stoppers Program.
Roll Call Vote.
Ayes. Council Members Baier, Cox, Henderson and Mayor
Wolff.
Noes: Council Member Abbott.
Absent: None.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 82-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX
RECORDS.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Hender-
son, to adopt Resolution No. 82-36. Unanimously adopted.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 82-37. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN SCHEDULES CF
FEES, PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS FOR PERMITS, INSPECTIONS,
APPLICATION PROCESSINGS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
GOVERNMENTAL AND PROPRIETARY SERVICES.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Baier, to adopt Resolution No. 82-37. Unanimously adopted.
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J. RESOLUTION NO. 82-38. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE DESIGNATION OF THROUGH-
STREETS, STOP-INTERSECTIONS, TRAFFIC CONTROLIED INTERSECTIONS,
AND NO-PARKING AND LIMITED PARKING REGULATIONS PREVIOUSLY IN
EFFECT UNDER THE COUNTY CF RIVERSIDE
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to adopt Resolution No. 82-38. Unanimously adopted.
K. RESOLUTION NO. 82-39. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES POSTAL
SERVICE CHANGE THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF ALL PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA TO BE LA QUINTA POST OFFICE ADDRESSES.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Baier, to adopt Resolution No. 82-39. Unanimously adopted.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to adjourn. Unanimously adopted.
The re?ular meeting of the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, was adjourned at 9.38 p.m., on Tuesday,
July 20, 1982, at the La Quinta Community Center, 77-861 Avenida
Montezuma, La Quinta, California.
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