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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the
La Quinta Community Center,
77-861 Avenida Montezuma,
La Quinta, California.
September 21, 1982 7:45 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The flag salute was led by Council Member Eugene Abbott.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Abbott, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Wolff.
Absent: Council Member Baier.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member Cox,
to excuse Council Member Eaier. Unanimously adapted.
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.
A. Ken Kaufman, 74-095 De Anza Way, Palm Desert, a member and
spokesman for Cove Communities School District, explained
the group's plans regarding formation of a new school
district and asked for Council support.
B. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, discussed recent citizen
involvement regarding a burglary in progress which resulted
in apprehension of several burglary suspects. Mr. Connors
suggested the Council donate monies for a reward to citizens
who become involved in crime-stopping activities. He also
expressed his opposition to the proposed City no-smoking
resolution.
C. Ron Miller, 52-523 Avenida Ramirez, addressed the Council
regarding limousine services offered by Country Club
Limousines.
D. James Ray, 53-805 Alvarado, addressed the Council regarding
storm drain debris which is being dumped near the end of
Obregon Street by Landmark Land Company. Andy Vossler of
Landmark replied, stating that the debris will be removed
to a County dump after it has all been collected, and
should be cleaned up by the end of the week.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. The Mayor received a communication from CVAG regarding
appointment of a Council Member to serve on their Criminal
Justice Committee. Council Member Eugene Abbott was
appointed to this Committee.
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B. The City Manager discussed a communication from the
California League of Cities requesting a resolution
opposing SB 999 Campbell), prohibiting local bans on
sale of fireworks.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-47. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALI-
FORNIA, URGING THE GOVERNOR TO VETO SB 999 CAMPBELL),
PROHIBITING LOCAL BANS ON SALE OF FIREWORKS.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to approve the proposed resolution. Unanimously adopted.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Cox expressed dissatisfaction regarding
recent newspaper articles of a study session relative to
Council discussion of the proposed no-smoking resolution.
Council Member Cox also discussed improvements scheduled
for La Quinta Park, and stated that many volunteers have
expressed willingness to donate time and equipment towards
these improvements.
B. Council Member Henderson discussed the need for a school
in La Quinta and urged community involvement in working
towards this goal.
C. Mayor Wolff concurred with Council Member Cox regarding
recent newspaper coverage of a Council study session
relative to the no-smoking issue.
The Mayor also wished to publicly go on record as opposing
the Cove Communities School District's plans to form
another school district.
Mayor Wolff reminded Council Members and citizens of the
Town Hall meeting, sponsored by the Property O??ers'
Association, to be held Wednesday, September 25, 1982.
6. HEARINGS
A. The City Manager opened a public hearing, which was
continued from the September 7, 1982, Council meeting,
regarding revision of Specific Plan No. 121-E, Landmark
Land Company, Applicant.
Jeff Mann, Supervising Planner, Riverside County Planning
Department, discussed information obtained relative to
water and sewer services, signalization and fire protection,
and stated that the County's concerns regarding these
services have been satisfied by the appropriate agencies.
Mr. Mann recommended adoption of the negative declaration
for EA #15626 and adoption of the County Planning
Commission's resolution recommending approval of revised
Specific Plan No. 121-E.
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The Mayor invited comment from the applicant. Mr. Ralph
Hoitman, J.F. Davidson Associates, stated that the
applicant had no further comments regarding Specific Plan
N0, 121-E.
There being no public comment, and no further Council
discussion, it was moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded
by Council Member Henderson, to indicate the City Council's
intention to approve revised Specific Plan No. 121-E, and
to direct the County Planning staff to prepare a resolution
for adoption at a future meeting. Unanimously adopted.
B. The City Manager opened a public hearing, continued from
the September 7, 1982, Council meeting, regarding Change
of Zone, Case No. 3491, Landmark Land Company, Applicant.
Jeff Mann, Supervising Planner, County of Riverside Planning
Department, explained the proposed zone changes which will
result in an increase of 279 condominium units and i46
units to the existing La Quinta Hotel, and recommended
adoption of the Negative Declaration for EA #15626 and
approval of Change of Zone, Case No. 3491.
There were no further comments by the Applicant, Landmark
Land Company.
Public comment was heard from the following citizens:
1. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, asked a question
regarding maintenance/preventive measures which
would be taken by the applicant, Landmark Land, to
prevent further problems caused by blowing dust
and sand during construction.
There being no further public comment, the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council
Member Cox, to adopt the Negative Declaration for
EA #15626, and approve the Change of Zone and direct
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance
for adoption at a future meeting. Unanimously adopted.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Henderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted.
A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1982,
were approved as submitted.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The City Manager read the title of a proposed ordinance,
as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1?. AN ORDINANCE CF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY CF LA QUINTA, CALl-
FORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.501 c) OF THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE RELATING TO REQUIRED FIRE FLOWS IN NEW DEVELOPMENT.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Abbott, to aive further reading and adopt the proposed
ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Abbott, Cox, Henderson and
Mayor Wolff.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Baier.
B. The Mayor discussed proposals regarding business license
regulations, and instructed the City Attorney and City
Manager to draft an ordinance for introduction at the
October 5, 1982, City Council meeting.
C. The City Manager presented a staff report regarding estab-
lishment of a Council Chambers at City Hall and introduced
a resolution which would appropriate funds for remodelling
and equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-48. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $2,100.00 TO
ACCOUNT NO. 01-4190-160, RENT-OFFICES, AND TRANSFERRING
$4,250.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4190-410, BUILDING REMODELLING,
AND TRANSFERRING $5,850.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4190-451,
EQUIPMENT-COUNCIL CHAMBER, FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS,
GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to approve the proposed resolution. Unanimously adopted.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 82-49. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALI-
FORNIA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 11 RELATIVE TO
BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSITS.
Council Member Abbott discussed Proposition 11 and
requested unanimous support from the City Council for
this pending legislation. Council Member Henderson
stated that he could not cast an affirmative vote since
he had not read the proposition in its entirety.
After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Abbott,
seconded by Council Member Cox, to adopt the proposed
resolution.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Council Meinbers Abbott, Ccx and Mayor Wolff.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member Henderson.
ABSENT: Council Member Bajer.
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E. RESOLUTION NC. 82-50. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CCUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALl-
FORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $850.00 TO
ACCOUNT NO. 01-4200-430, PUBLIC SAFETY-EQUIPMENT, FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Council Member Abbott, seconded by Council Member
Henderson, to adopt the proposed resolution. Unanimously
adopted.
F. The City Manager discussed a proposed resolution regarding
no-smoking regulations on City premises or during City
meetings.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-51. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALI-
FORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS REGARDING SMOKING IN
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND IN OTHER PLACES IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Cox,
seconded by Council Member Henderson, to adopt the proposed
resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES. Council Members Abbott, Cox and Henderson,
NOES: Mayor Wolff.
ABSENT: Council Member Baier
G. The Mayor discussed a Planning Commission report regarding
requirements for single-family residences in the R-1 zone,
which has been studied and slightly modified by the City
Council.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Henderson, to approve the requirements for development
of residences in the R-1 zone, as listed in the City
Manager's report dated September 21, 1982. Unanimously
adopted.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wolff declared the meeting adjourned at 9.02 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, was adjourned at 9:02 pm., on Tuesday,
September 21, 1982, at the La Quinta Community Center,
77-861 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta. California.
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