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An adjourned meeting held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle
Estado, La uinta, California.
December 7, 1982 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. The flag salute was led by Council Member Larry Allen.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Allen, Baier and Mayor Wolff.
Absent: Council Members Cox and Henderson.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Baler,
to excuse Council Members Cox and Henderson. Unanimously adopted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. A communication was received from Kay Wolff, Chairperson, Task
Force on Domestic Water Supply, requesting that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to analyze the Southern California
Water Companys rate increase application, and discuss conditions
for service with C.V.W.D.
Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Allen, to
authorize the City Manager to analyze Southern California Water
Company?s rate increase application and to explore the possibilities
of obtaining water service from C.V.W.D., and?or condemnation of
Southern California Water Company. Unanimously adopted.
Council Member Cox joined the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
The Mayor introduced Frank C. Mazza, Code Enforcement Officer, and
welcomed him as a City of La Quinta employee.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Allen discussed the historical importance of
December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day, and welcomed Frank Mazza, newly
hired Code Enforcement Officer. Council Member Allen also
stated that he would be continuing the precedent established by
former Council Member Abbott by committing his $100 per month
salary to the Crimestoppers Reward Fund for the remainder of
the fiscal year.
B. Council Member Baier requested citizen support for La Quinta?s
annexation efforts, and stressed the City's need for additional
commercial land along Highway 111.
C. Mayor Wolff discussed recent rate increase requests by various
utility companies, i.e., electrical, water and telephone company.
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The Mayor also discussed the recent hearing before the Board
of Supervisors regarding property tax allocation, and read a
letter he had written to the Chairman of the Board expressing
dissatisfaction for inappropriate and rude behavior on behalf
of two Supervisors.
The Mayor presented a memo regarding changing the municipal
election date from April to November, to coincide with
general elections.
Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Cox,
to authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance moving
the City election date to November. Unanimously adopted.
The Mayor presented a memo regarding a community newsletter
to be sent to everyone with a mailing address in La Quinta.
HEARINGS
7 CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen, to
approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted.
A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1982, were
approved as submitted.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 82-62. 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:
ORDINANCE NO. 20. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ECTION 2.55.010 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESIGNATING HOLIDAYS WHICH WILL BE OBSERVED BY THE CITY.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to waive further reading and adopt the proposed Ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Baier, Cox and Mayor Wolff.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Henderson.
B. The City Manager read the title of a proposed Ordinance, as
follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 21. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TIME AND
LOCATION OF REGULAR MEETINGS CF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Ccx,
to waive further reading and adopt the proposed Ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bajer, Ccx and Mayor Wolff.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Henderson.
C. The Mayor read a proposed Resolution of appreciation for
former Council Member Eugene F. Abbott, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-63. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
EXPRESSING THE THANKS AND APPRECIATION OF THE COMMUNITY, AND
COMMENDING FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER EUGENE F. ABBOTT.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen,
to adopt Resolution No. 82-63. Unanimously adopted.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 82-64. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $150.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4190-111,
NON-DEPARTMENTAL, SERVICES CONTRACTUAL-PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL
EXAMINATIONS, FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS, GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Council Member Ccx, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to adopt Resolution No. 82-64. Unanimously adopted.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 82-65. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS, TRANSFERRING $25,580.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4200-0
PUBLIC SAFETY-SALARIES, REGULAR; TRANSFERRING $2,500.00 TO ACCOUNT
NO. 01-4200-170, PUBLIC SAFETY, TRAVEL & MEETINGS'. AND TRANSFERRING
$1,156.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 01-4190-030, NON-DEPARTMENTAL-INSURANCE,
MEDICAL, FROM ACCOUNT NO. 01-4200-110, PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW ENFORCE-
MENT SERVICES.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Ccx,
to adopt Resolution No. 82-ES. Unanimously adopted.
F. 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 SECTION 10.301(c) OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE RELATING TO
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 14.
After explanation of the proposed Ordinance by the City Attorney,
it was moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member
Allen, to waive further reading and introduce the proposed
Ordinance. Unanimously adopted.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 82-66. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING A CITY TREASURER.
After discussion, it was moved by Council Member Allen, seconded
by Council Member Bajer, to adopt Resolution No. 82-66, appointing
Larry Cunningham as City Treasurer. Unanimously adopted.
H. The City Manager presented a contract between the City of La Quinta
and the County of Riverside regarding law enforcement services, and
recommended approval of the contract, and adoption of the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-67. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Bajer, to
adopt Resolution No. 82-67. Unanimously adopted.
I. The City Manager presented a contract between the City of La Quinta
and the County of Riverside regarding general services, and
recommended approval of the contract and adoption of the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-68. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR GENERAL
SERVICES.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to adopt Resolution No. 82-68. Unanimously adopted.
J. The City Manager presented a contract between the City of La Quinta
and the County of Riverside regarding animal control services
and recommended approval of the contract and adoption of the followinc
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-69. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL C?r
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Allen,
to adopt Resolution No. 82-69. Unanimously adopted.
K. Douglas A. Brown, Community Safety Coordinator, briefly described
his report regarding the La Quinta Anti-Crime Program? outlining
six phase program for crime prevention in La Quinta.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier, to
approve the Anti-Crime Program as presented. Unanimously adopted.
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L. The City Manager presented a report from the Riverside County
Road Commissioner & Surveyor regarding Tract No. 14496-3, La Quinta
Joint Venture Anden Corporation), Applicant, and recommended the
Council approve the tentative map, approve and accept the bonds
and cashiers check, approve the agreements and final tract map,
not accepting the offers of dedication, and authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreements and map.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to approve the tentative map as recommended by the Planning
Director, approve and accept the bonds and cashier?s check, approve
the agreements and final tract map, NOT accepting the offers of
dedication, and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreements
and map. Unanimously adopted.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, was adjourned at 8:34 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 1982,
at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California.
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