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CITY COUNCIL CIT? OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the
La Quinta Community Center,
77-861 Avenida Montezuma,
La Quinta, California.
August 3, 1982 7.45 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The flag salute was led by Larry Allen.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Baier, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Wolff.
Absent: Council Member Abbott.
Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox, 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 7:56 p.m.
A. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, addressed the Council expressing his
opinion that issues other than control of housing development carry
higher priority.
B. Socrates Delianides, 52-O?5 Eisenhower Drive, asked the Council to
consider various issues to be given priority for comrminity upgrade and
improvement.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Baier responded to public comment concerning Council
priorities being addressed by the City Council.
B. Mayor Wolff discussed the village at La Quinta' proposal and long-range
plans for La Quinta to become the art and cultural center of the
valley.
The Mayor also expressed concern regarding the Desert Sands School
District's lack of response to the Council's resolution calling for
an elementary school in La Quinta, and instructed the City Manager to
pursue this matter.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding use of Federal R?venue
Sharing funds in Fiscal Year 1982-1983.
Following presentation of the City Manager?s report and Council
discussion, the Mayor opened the public hearing for public comment.
1. Kaye Wolff, 77-227 Calle Ensenada, suggested these funds be used
for street signs, stop signs, and other items as suggested in the
various task force reports.
2. Larry Allen, 53-781 Avenida Herrera, reguested funds for a proposal
to place stop signs throughout the City, and maintenance of oleanders
and palm trees along Eisenhower Drive and Obregon.
3. Roxie Yessayjan, 49-055 Avenida Anselmo, La Cuinta, asked that
revenue sharing funds be allocated for a public address system.
4. Rupert Yessayian, P. 0. Box 251, La Cuinta, suggested the County
of Riverside be asked to maintain street signs and provide tree
maintenance until their contract expires December 31, 1982. He
also suggested monies be used for a private patrolman/traffic
enforcer to supplement current police services.
5. Marilyn Knecht, 52-975 Avenida Rubio, asked that monies be allo-
cated for animal traps and an animal control vehicle, as proposed
in the Task Force on Animal Control report.
6. Mayor Wolff suggested monies be spent for a City Limit sign on
Washington Street, near Highway 111.
Following public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-40. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-1983.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Henderson,
to adopt the proposed resolution. Unanimously adopted.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve
the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted.
A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1982, were approved as
submitted.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 82-41. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DEMANDS.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The City Manager read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 11. AN ORDINANCE OF ThE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.04.050 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR COMPEN-
SATION AND REIMBURSEMENT TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to
waive furtner reading of the proposed ordinance. Unanimously adopted.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to
adopt the proposed ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Bajer, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Wolff.
NOES: Council Member Abbott.
ABSENT: None.
B. The City Manager read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY O? LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, 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.
Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Abbott, to
waive further reading and adopt the proposed ordinance. Unanimously
adopted.
C. Mr. Harold Cousins, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Coachella
valley Recreation and Park District, presented a report regarding
improvement plans at La Ouinta Park. After questioning by Council
Members, and further explanation of the plans by Steve Russell, Director
of Leisure Services for the Recreation District, comment was heard from
the public.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed plans:
1. Socrates Delianides 2. Becky Kochell
52-055 Eisenhower Drive 53-165 Avenida Herrera
La Ouinta, California 92253 La Ouinta, California 92253
3. John Teater
52-595 Avenida Diaz
La Quinta, California 92253
The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed plans:
1. Joe Connors
77-545 Calle Arroba
La Quinta, California 92253
The following persons addressed the Council with comments regarding
the park plans:
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1 Tom Varner 2. Eleanor Hopkins
52-414 Avenida Velasco Avenida Anselmo
La Quinta, California La Quinta, California 92253
After discussion, it was the Council's consensus to appoint Council
Members Cox and Henderson to head a committee of concerned citizens
to work with the District on developing an alternate plan for improve
ment to La Quinta Park.
D. Pursuant to recent town hall meetings, task force reports relating to
animal control, crime prevention, refuse collection, traffic control
and water supply, were received and filed. These reports will be
further reviewed and acted upon at the September 22, 1982, Town Hall
meeting.
E. The City Manager presented a report regarding a Community Public
Safety Program and itemized the Task Force?on Crime recommendations.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Ccx, to
authorize the City Manager to advertise for applicants for the position
of Community Safety Coordinator, at a salary of approximately $25,000
per year depending upon qualifications, and Code Enforcement Officer,
at a salary of approximately $15,000 per year depending upon qualifica-
tions. Unanimously adopted.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 82-42. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTIVATING
THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPOINTING ThE MEMBERS ThEREOF.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Ccx, to adopt
the proposed resolution.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Members Abbott, Baier, Ccx and Mayor Wolff.
NOES: Council Member Henderson.
ASSENT: None.
G. The City Manager read the title of a proposed ordinance, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
RELATING TO THE TIME AND MANNER OF GIVING NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGARDING REZONINGS, AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, VARIANCES,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, PUBLIC USE PERMITS AND SUBDIVISION TENTATIVE
MAPS.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Baier, to
waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Unanimously
adopted.
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H. RESOLUTION NO. 82-43. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRI-
ATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $1,000.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4200-114, PUBLIC
SAFETY, CRIMESTOPPERS REWARD, FROM ACCOUNT NO. 01-4110-010, CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES-REGULAR.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Henderson, to
adopt the proposed resolution. Unanimously adopted.
I. Mayor Wolff discussed his concerns regarding fire flow, new development
and fire code regulations. The City Manager reported that an adminis-
trator from the Riverside County Fire Department is working on an outline
delineating existing differences in the fire codes, and will be meeting
with the City Attorney to develop an ordinance which will amend these
shortcomings.
9 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Abbott, to adjourn.
Unanimously adopted.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Ouinta, California,
was adjourned at 10:13 pm., on Tuesday, August 3, 19B2, at the La Quinta
Community Center, 77-861 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, California.
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