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1999 01 05 CC Minutesd_V LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 5, 1999 Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 2:00 pm by Mayor Pena, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT None Council recessed to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) Potential Litigation. One Case) Council reconvened with no decisions being made which requires reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code Brown Act). 3:00p.m. TheMayor and City Council wished everyone a happy new year. PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Francis, Executive Director of the La Quinta Arts Foundation, provided the Council with an update on the Foundation's expansion and development plans. She advised that their community roundtables were successful and there will be more held after the Spring Festival. However, they would like to meet with the City Council prior to the future roundtables to get some input, and asked what format the Council would prefer. The Council directed her to meet with staff to work out the details. Mayor Pena advised that the La Quinta Arts Foundation has been selected for a documentary on PBS. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 2 January 5,1999 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mr. Genovese, CiW Manager, asked that acceptance of Bob Hope Chrysler Classic passes be added to the Consent Calendar as Item No.14. Council Member Adolph asked that Consent Item No.6 be made Business Session No. 2. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to add Consent Calendar No. 14 acceptance of Bob Hope Chrysler Classic passes) and to change Consent Calendar No.6 to Business Session No.2, as the need to take such action arose after the posting of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of December 1 5, 1998 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None PRESENTATIONS None WRI#TEN CORRESPONDENCE None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JANUARY 5, 1999. 2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM SUN MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES. 3. APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN THE LIVING FOR YOUR 90'SY' PROGRAM. 4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM WAL MART TO THE SENIOR CENTER. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_V City Council Minutes 3 January 5,1999 5. APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF TRACT 28019, THE SEASONS, JIM DAN D., L.L.C. 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN STATE SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION OF PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. SEE BUSINESS SESSION NO.2) 7. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FOR RIGHT OF WAY ON MILES AVENUE, PROJECT NO.98-07, WASHINGTON STREETIMILES AVENUE WIDENING. 8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 KEITH COMPANIES FOR AVENUE 50 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS. 9. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR COUNCIL MEMBER HENDERSON TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JANUARY 15, 1999. 10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF LA QUINTA U.S. TREASURY MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK. 11. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE. 12. ACCEPTANCE OF CITYWIDE RESTRIPING PROGRAM PROJECT 98-03 AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION. 13. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 KORVE ENGINEERING FOR MILES AVENUE WIDENING. 14. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PASSES TO THE BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT OT BE HELD JANUARY 18-24, 1999 IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. MOTION It was moved by Council Members SnifflAdolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and as amended with Item Nos. 2, 4, 10 & 14 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 99-01 through 99-04 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-01. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 4 January 5,1999 BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, advised that on December 1 5, 1998, the City Council authorized a six-month membership in the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and asked that the selection of a delegate to serve on the Board of Directors be agendized for this meeting. In response to Mayor Pefla, Mr. Weiss advised that the Board is comprised of those who pay a full membership and the Board then elects the Executive Committee. Council Member Sniff suggested that since our membership was intended to be exploratory and only for six months, that the City Manager should be directed to delegate someone from staff to attend the meetings to evaluate them and report back to the Council. Mr. Weiss advised that Mr. Braken has stated that not all cities have taken advantage of the opportunity to appoint someone to sit on the Board. Council supported Council Member Sniff's suggestion. MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff?Henderson to direct the City Manager to appoint an appropriate member of the City Staff to attend the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership meetings as the City's representative. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO.99-02. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN STATE SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION OF PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. In response. to Council Member Adolph, Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that new State legislation has allowed cities to obtain criminal history information of prospective employees and volunteers. It would be done prior to hire and only for new hires. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 5 January 5,1999 RESOLUTION NO.99-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN STATE SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION OF EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS. It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.99-05 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSSION OF ISSUES REGARDING SIDE STREET ACCESS TO ARTERIAL STREETS FRED WARING DRIVE AND MILES AVENUE. Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that staff has been receiving a lot of questions from the residents over the past several months regarding side street access to Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue; so staff has prepared this report in order to give Council some background, configurations and future planning for these streets. Mr. Speer, Senior Engineer, presented the overview, advising that both Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue are arterial streets and that the questions/concerns broached are those generally related to traffic safety at the intersections, convenient access in terms of the kinds of turning movements allowed at the side street intersections) and mobility. Unfortunately, it's not possible to provide the maximum benefit in each category at a given intersection due to inherent conflicts in the underlying factors that produce the desired benefit. As a result, it's necessary to strike a balance in the desired benefits by decreasing the level of benefit in one category to achieve an improvement benefit in another category. He further noted that all streets do not function in the same manner. Some are designed for convenient direct access while others are designed for high quality regional circulation. The balance in the competing benefits related to intersections occurring on these streets is decided when the street is chosen to perform a certain function. For example, arterial streets are designed for improved mobility, while residential streets are designed for convenient direct access to the properties abutting it. In general terms1 mobility on a given street is inversely proportional to the number of access points to the street. As the number of access points BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 6 January 5,1999 increases, the quality of mobility afforded by the street decreases. Eliminating direct access to the street from abutting properties is the first step to achieving improved mobility for a street. The next step is limiting the number of signalized intersections which is accomplished by specifying the minimum allowable spacing intervals between full-turn intersections. The latter step requires a longer view into the future to avoid circumstances that create the need for signalized intersections. Implementing the transition from rural to urban is difficult as many of the streets were already in existence when the City incorporated and were created without any restrictions. As we become more urbanized1 it becomes necessary to impose certain restrictions such as limiting turning movements and installing more signals. In summary, Mr. Speer stated that it's not possible to provide the highest conceivable level of convenient access at every side street that intersects Fred Waring Drive or Miles Avenue without sacrificing the mobility or safety benefit that is intended for these two arterial streets. Mobility and safety are, in general terms, inversely proportional with the number of access points and cross-street connections, which means mobility and safety declines as the number of access connections with full-turn movements is increased. The policy that governs intersection locations and affects the turning movements allowed at an intersection is in the General Plan to guide the City as it grows. Mr. Speer then presented slides depicting several intersection situations on both Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue showing intersection spacing, signal spacing and T" intersections while explaining the uniqueness of each. A brief discussion ensued regarding the widening and ultimate build-out of Fred Waring Drive with Council Member Henderson asking if there is anything we can do to force the County to pave it out to its ultimate right-of-way and Mr. Speer advised that when the 1/2 cent sales tax increase was approved in 1 988 which is a 20-year program) there were six streets identified as must build streets" and Fred Waring Drive is one of them, so it must be built to its ultimate configuration within the next nine years. Robert Tyler, 44-21 5 Villeta, addressed the Council, stating that a center lane that can be used for left turns as motorist need to, eliminates the need for left- turn pockets and all the confusion that is created by them. He felt that there are some fundamental errors in the theories presented, adding that unless you have raised medians, people are going to cross lines and do what is convenient for them. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 7 January 5,1999 Betty Jean Johnsen, 78-380 Via Sevilla, urged the Council to consider the left turn lanes as she felt that the u-turns are far more dangerous. She also expressed concern about the speed of traffic on Via Sevilla as it's often traveling upwards of 65 miles per hour. Tricia Ryan, Montero Estates, expressed major concerns about traffic circulation in the City. She and her husband have found that traffic is a real problem, primarily because the traffic signals are not synchronized. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Speer advised that this report was prepared for the City Council and has not been submitted to the Technical Traffic Committee. Council Member Adolph felt that it should be presented to the Technical Traffic Committee for their expertise prior to the City Council considering any action. Council Member Perkins felt that this is.an excellent report, but felt that it can be redefined and made more compatible in certain areas?for the citizens and at the same time, provide a safe and orderly flow of traffic in the City. He wished for it to come back to the Council incorporating comments from the citizens. He noted that with the opening of Miles Avenue and the tennis complex, traffic will be increasing on Miles. He also noted that off-season traffic is now just about the same as in-season traffic. He said that whatever we do has to be reasonable and accepted by the motoring public. Council Member Henderson also felt that it's an excellent report and pointed out that what it does is delineate what is currently in place in accordance with the General Plan. She wished to see the report go before the Planning Commission, as they need to be aware of the problems with growth; and how new projects relate with the traffic flow. Council Member Sniff agreed with the need to synchronize the traffic signals. He felt that consistency is needed so that the motorist doesn't have to think too much. Safety has to be the number one priority and mobility is a necessity, in that we need to accommodate people going both east and west. In order to accommodate that, there needs to be some limitation of access and some intersections signalized. Whenever possible, we need to have raised medians to prevent illegal movements. Mayor Pena agreed that the signals need to be synchronized also on Highway 111 and valley-wide) and commented that with growth comes challenges in achieving mobility and good traffic flow. He agreed sending this report to the Technical Traffic Committee. He also felt that it's essential to have adequate BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 8 January 5,1999 traffic enforcement to slow traffic down. He suggested more use of the traffic speed trailer. Mr. Vogt advised that CVAG has a valley-wide synchronization program, but it requires valley-wide cooperation. He added that there is an interconnect being discussed between the County, CVAG, Indian Wells and Palm Desert on Washington, which will synchronize the signals from Highway 111 to Country Club. He added that there will be a street from the Garden of Champions lining up with Via Sevilla which will be signalized. Council concurred on directing staff to submit this report to the Technical Traffic Committee and the Planning Commission. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS D. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY Council Member Sniff advised that there will be a meeting of the Conservancy on Monday and asked if Council is in sync with the letter that was sent to the Conservancy by staff, and if so, that is the stance he will assume. Council concurred. Mr. Weiss, Assistant City Manager, noted that he has been advised that they are not planning to prepare any changes to the proposed legislation as some of the other cities are supporting it as is. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A-i UPDATE ON POTENTIAL BERMUDA DUNES ANNEXATION Council Member Sniff suggested that the City Manager attend the meeting with staff and that no one from the Council attend as he felt that it could become complex and problematic. Discussion ensued in which Council concurred on the Mayor and City Manager attending and only providing information about the City since the Council has nottaken a stance regarding such an annexation. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 9 January 5,1999 Council recessed to and until 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TENTATIVE TRACT 27519- A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 17.6 ACRES INTO 70 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS LOCATED SOUTH OF DESERT STREAM DRIVE AND WEST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD. APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, presented staff report advising that this matter was continued from the December 1 5, 1 998 Council meeting. The request is to subdivide 17.6 acres into 70 single-family residential and other common lots with private streets located south of Topaz development and west of Dune Palms Road. The lot sizes are 7,920 sq. ft. and larger. They are typically 60' in width by 132' in length. The- Planning Commission has recommended certification of a mitigated negative declaration ot environmental impacts and approval of the Tentative Tract Map with conditions and findings. The continuance dealt with the issue of removal of trees. The applicant has prepared a plan that shows the existing trees and is proposing to save the trees which are secured by a new Condition No.92 which provides for an easement for them and it will be dedicated to the Homeowner's Association for maintenance. Jim Brenneis, 79-365 Desert Stream, appreciated the time and efforts of the City and Century Crowell in the matter of the trees. He also surfaced his concern about the way the proposed tract is layed out in that there will be two lots to the rear of their properties. He asked if there is anything that can be done to even up the lot lines. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 10 January 5,1999 Larry Kunkle, 79-345 Desert Stream, expressed the same concern about the fact that the lot lines don't line up, creating two lots in the rear of their properties. He was also concerned about the difference in elevation and that these homes are going to bl9ck their views of the mountains. Kim Balch, 79-355 Desert Stream, felt that the split in the lot lines is going to decrease their property values and was also concerned about the difference in elevation. He also expressed concern about the speed of? traffic on their street. Sean Huber, 79-375 Desert Stream, expressed appreciation for the efforts made on saving the trees. Regarding the layout, he said that he's never seen anything like this and was opposed to it. Ed Knight, 1 535 South ID" Street, San Bernardino, representing Century Crowell Communities, advised that they were very diligent in trying to match the lot lines with the Topaz tract. They are attempting to make this tract as compatible with the Topaz tract which they also built) as possible. These homes will all be single-story and the pads will match the existing pads as nearly as possible. He advised that having more than one lot in back of another is not uncommon. He also noted that these lots are much deeper than those in the Topaz tract, resulting in the homes being about 60' from the rear property line. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Knight advised that none of the pads in this tract will be higher than those to the north. However, there is a small hill where the trees are that will have to be retained. Council Member Henderson questioned the process of removing a diseased or unsafe tree. Ms. Honeywell, City Attorney, advised that the intent of Condi(ion No.92 is to give that authority to the Homeowner's Association as part of their responsibility to maintain the trees. Council Member Sniff expressed concern about the use of the term in perpetuity" in Condition No.92, as that term means forever" and no tree lasts forever. Council Member Henderson asked if there are other developments in the City in which there are staggered lots adjacent to an existing tract and Mr. Herman proceeded to enumerate a few of them which included The Estancias and Painted Cove. Joe Soneji, 74-140 El Paseo, Civil Engineer for the project, advised that they are very close to matching the elevation of the pads with the ones to the north BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 11 January 5,1999 they will either be the same or will be a foot lower. The staggered lot lines is a situation which is currently existing in all of the cities of the Valley. The highest roof ridge line will be 17'. Jim Brenneis, asked if the lots could be graded 8' to 10' below the elevation to the north in order to protect their views. Tom Mulcahy, Desert Rock Court, wished to see some guarantee that the elevations will remain the same. He also stated that the Environmental Assessment doesn't mention that there will be two schools built on Dune Palms Road. Also, consideration needs to be given to the traffic that will be generated by The Gardens of Champions. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council Member Sniff expressed concern about the staggered lots and hoped that the developer could make some accommodation to match them, noting that it would result in a loss of two lots. He felt that the effort to save the trees was commendable. Mayor Pena commented that these are some of the things that happen when a community begins to experience growth staggered lots, elevation differences, etc.), pointing out that it also happened in the Cove. Regarding the effect the staggered lots will have on property values--there's really no way of knowing that. Council Member Sniff asked if the tract meets all of the necessary and required City standards and Mr. Herman advised that it does and the City Attorney confirmed same. Council Member Sniff felt that there are some potentially legitimate concerns, but if this development has conformed to all of the necessary and legal requirements, he didn't see that the City has any option but to proceed. In response to final questions by Council, Mr. Soneji advised that the street is designed at the minimal grade allowed by the City. If the grade were any lower! it would not drain. Mr. Herman also advised that the house elevations will be going back to the Planning Commission for approval. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 12 January 5,1999 RESOLUTION NO.99-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-370 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 27519, TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF 17.6 ACRES INTO 70 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND OTHER COMMON LOTS IN THE LOR ZONING DISTRICT. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.99- 06 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO.99-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 70 SINGLE-FAMILY AND OTHER COMMON LOT SUBDIVISION ON 17.6 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD, 100 FEET SOUTH OF DESERT STREAM DRIVE. APPLICANT: CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.99- 07 with amended Condition No.92 to remove the term in perpetuity" and to clarify that the trees are to be maintained as long as they are in good health and not a danger to health and safety. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING PROPOSALS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, presented staff report advising that this is the Council's opportunity to take public testimony on applications for Community Development Block Grant Funds. The City anticipates allocation of approximately $1 37,000. To date, the City has received five applications for * public improvements and four applications for public service as follows: Public Improvement: City of Quinta $107,000 Curb, gutter, sidewalk and ADA handicap ramps on Desert Club BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_V City Council Minutes 13 January 5,1999 Foundation for the $ 5,000 Renovation of existing facility Retarded of the Desert and equipment Shelter from the Storm $ 6,335 Contract to build and install storage cabinets, classroom shelving and linen closets ABC Recovery Center, Inc. $ 3,500 Contribution toward construction 6f ten bungalow transitional housing units grant College of the Desert $ 20,000 Fiber Optic rewiring of key educational buildings Public Service: Desert Aids Project $ 10,000 Comprehensive In-Home care and case management Boys & Girls Club $ 30,000 Fee Waiver/Reduction Program La Quinta Unit Department of Public $ 724 Emergency Cold Weather Social Services/County Shelter Program Services of Riverside Community Access Center $ 7,960 Housing Referral Services Mr. Herman advised that staff is recommending allocation of $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Club, La Quinta Unit for their fee waiver/reduction program, and $107,000 to City of La Quinta for curb, gutter, sidewalk and ADA improvements on Desert Club. Jim Ducatte, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club, expressed thanks and appreciation to the City Council for their support of the children and the Boys & Girls Club. He noted that their annual Pumpkin Patch is a fund raiser for the La Quinta Unit which they plan to continue. They are in the fifth year of the Building Horizon Program in which high school students are learning construction skills. The CDBG funds have been used for the past several years for scholarships to allow youth to come to the club who otherwise would not be able to. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 14 January 5,1999 Ronald Turner, 55-327 Firestone, President of College of the Desert Foundation, asked for Council's consideration of assisting with matching funds for a grant from the State. He noted that La Quinta represents 8 1/2% of their total enrollment. They have raised $1 million from private sources and are now attempting to raise the remaining $250,000 from Valley Cities. Gene House, Executive Director of the College of the Desert Foundation, spoke to the value of College of the Desert to the Coachella Valley, not or?ly in providing an educational opportunity, but also to its economic infrastructure. It's important that they have the newest technology and the best equipped classrooms as possible in order to continue to provide the quality of education they have been providing. He advised that out of 70 community college districts in the State, they came in second only to the Los Angeles Community College District. The reason they scored so hire was due to the critical need here to make these improvements and because of their proven tract record in carrying out multi-million dollar projects in excellent fashion. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council Member Sniff supported the $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club and also supported an allocation of $7,000 to College of the Desert with the remaining $100,000 to the City's street improvement project. Council Member Henderson asked if the College of the Desert application meets the requirements of the CDBG criteria and Mr. Herman advised that the application would have to be submitted to the County and they would make that determination. Mr. House added that he was certain that the income level of a majority of the students will qualify their application. Council Member Perkins stated that he was impressed with the job that College of the Desert is doing and supported an allocation of $10,000. He also supported the $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Club with the remaining funds being allocated to the City's street improvement project. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that there are funds available for Desert Club Drive from the refinancing of the bonds, but those funds could be freed up for other projects if the CDBG funds are utilized. Council Member Adolph supported the request of the Boys & Girls Club and also supported at least $10,000 for College of the Desert with the remaining funds being allocated for the City's street improvement project. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 15 January 5,1999 Mayor Pena also supported the Boys & Girls Club commenting on their value to the community and also supported the requested $20,000 to College of the Desert with the remaining funds being allocated for the City's street improvement project. Council Member Henderson also supported the requested $30,000 for the Boys & Girls Club and because the City has its infrastructure program moving forward, she could support the $20,000 allocation to College of the Desert. Council Members Perkins and Sniff stated that they, too, would support $20,000 to College of the Desert. RESOLUTION NO.99-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROPOSALS, REPROGRAMMING FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999- 2000. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-08 allocating $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Club, $20,000 to College of the Desert, and the remaining funds of $87,000 to the City of La Quinta. Motion carried unanimously. 3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 23773, EXTENSION #1, FOR APPROVAL OF A ONE- YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR UNRECORDED TRACT PHASES 4-7 CONSISTING OF 77 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS WITHIN 20.75 ACRES WITHIN STARLIGHT DUNES. APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map 23773. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 16 January 5,1999 RESOLUTION NO.99-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A QNE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR TRACT 23773 PHASES 4-7) CONSISTING OF 77 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON 20.95 ACRES LOCATED 110-FEET NORTH OF AURORA WAY AND 250-FEET WEST OF ADAMS STREET. APPLICANT: CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Hendersdn to adopt Resolution No.99- 09 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 4. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 98-602 TO AMEND CHAPTER 9.140.000 HILLSIDE CONSERVATION REGULATIONS TO ALLOW FENCING TO MITIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AS A PERMITTED USE. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, presented staff report advising that this is a zoning code amendment to Chapter 9.140 of the La Quinta Charter and Municipal Code. The request originated with the recent lawsuit settlement between the Tradition Club and the California Department of Fish and Game. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the Tradition is required to request that the City consider allowing the installation of fencing at the edge of its project. Such fencing is not permitted within the Hillside Conservation Overlay Zoning District at this time. In order to allow such fencing, the HC Zoning District would have to be amended to include it in the list of permitted uses. The Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on the requested amendment and has recommended denial of the request. Mr. Herman noted for the record, that a letter was received dated December 1 6, 1 998 from the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife indicating their support for the amendment. Council Member Adolph asked who would make the determination if the fencing is necessary and Mr. Herman advised that the City would make such determination. Kevin Brennan, with California Department of Fish and Game, addressed the Council in support of the proposed amendment as they feel that fencing is necessary to separate the Big Horn Sheep from potentially lethal consequences BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_V City Council Minutes 17 January 5,1999 associated with urban development. He advised that they have documented mortality of Big Horn Sheep in urban areas. He referred to the fencing at the Big Horn Golf development in Palm Desert and said that it can hardly be seen. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Brennan advised that there are 280 Big Horn Sheep statewide and half of that number are in the Santa Rosa Mountains and the San Jacinto Mountains. Of those, about 80-95 of them are located in the mountains in back of La OUINTA. Council Member Adolph commented on the amount of time he spends on the golf course and has never seen a Big Horn Sheep, except in the Rancho Mirage area. Council Member Perkins stated that he is a supporter of protecting the sheep, but he's never seen one either. He had a problem with the fencing and wasn't convinced that a fence is going to protect the sheep, if indeed they are in these mountains. Ken Corey, with United States Fish & Wildlife, spoke in support of the proposed amendment. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO.99-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ALLOWING FENCING AS MITIGATION TO CHAPTER 9.140 HILLSIDE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DIST$ICT. It was moved by Council Members SniffiHenderson to adopt Resolution No.99- 10 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 5. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-608, AMENDMENT #1 FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE RESORT EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT TO DELETE CONDITIONS #32 AND #38 WHICH PERTAINS TO CONSTRUCTION AND TIMING OF EISENHOWER DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF EISENHOWER DRIVE, SOUTH OF SO? AVENUE. APPLICANT: KSL LAND CORPORATION. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 18 January 5,1999 The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, presented staff report advising that KSL submitted a request to delete Condition Nos. 32 & 38 pertaining to the construction and timing of required Eisenhower Drive improvements between Avenue 50 and the La Quinta Evacuation Channel. Staff could not support the request, but recommends that these conditions be modified to read as follows: 32(A)(1) Eisenhower Drive Primary Arterial) Completion of primary arterial street improvements on the east side of the centerline from Avenue 50 south approximately 540 feet, including a full-width landscaped median and a six-foot wide meandering sidewalk. The City will allow a left turn pocket at the project entry if the applicant provides sufficient right-of-way width for a median configuration which prevents left-out movement. 32(A)(2) Eisenhower Drive Primary Arterial) Deferred) Completion of primary arterial street improvements on the east side of the centerline from approximately 540 feet south of Avenue 50 to the La Quinta Evacuation Channel, including a full-width landscaped median and a six-foot wide meandering sidewalk. The applicant shall design the improvements and secure the cost of construction until required by the City. 38. The applicant shall install all off-site street and sidewalk improvements required to be constructed within six months of the opening of the parking lot for use by employees. The applicant shall install all deferred off-site street and sidewalk improvements within five years of the opening of the parking lot for use by employees, unless otherwise required by the City. Mr. Herman advised that what these modifications mean is that the requirements regarding Eisenhower improvements were separated as to those that need to be completed within six months after the opening of the parking lot and those that are deferred for up to five years which is approximately 540 feet south of the intersection of Eisenhower and Avenue 50. For further clarity, it is those improvements that are subject to further modification if KSL modifies the fairways and if they find an alternate site for its employee parking lot. The Planning Commission has reviewed the request and has recommended approval of the staff's recommended modification to these conditions. BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 19 January 5,1999 In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Vogt, Public Works Director, advised that under Condition No. 32(A)(2), the City could require the improvements if it finds that KSL is not going to reconfigure their land and relocate their parking lot; or if it becomes necessary to widen the bridge and add lanes. Following further discussion and a brief recess, Mr. Herman suggested that the last sentence of Condition 32(A)(2) be changed?to read The applicantshall secure the cost of design and construction until the improvements are completed." He recommended that in Condition No.38, the verbiage following the comma in the last sentence be changed to read unless required to be constructed earlier by the City." Council Member Sniff expressed concern about the uncertainty and ambiguity of the future improvements. In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman gave a brief history of this site development permit, advising that it was for the corner of Eisenhower and Avenue 50. The original plan was to construct a maintenance building along Avenue 50, but they subsequently removed the maintenance building and kept it over by the old Calle Tampico site, and they chose to put golf or residential units along Avenue 50 and then they put the employee parking lot on the interior. Since that was approved, they have been searching for an alternate site for employee parking, which the City is insisting on for the hotel, so they built this employee parking lot and it was conditioned to have the improvements along Eisenhower for the entire development; and they sought and applied to modify Eisenhower, recognizing that they still have to build the parking lot whether they called it temporary or permanent. The only issue before the Council is how much improvements they want on Eisenhower at this time. The Planning Commission is recommending that the only portion of Eisenhower required to be built now is 540 south of Avenue 50 on the east side and defer the remaining portion until KSL decides on a firm design. Council Member Henderson understood that this is a compromise condition to secure the improvements with the City having the ultimate authority to speed up improvements if it becomes necessary; and at the same time, we're working with the applicant on some potential changes. Chevis Hosea, representing KSL, advised that they have acquired the 68 acres to the north of the hotel 38 of which are developable) and have opened escrow on the two adjacent properties which will provide another 30 developable acres. This will provide for expansion of the resort and some ancillary needs, such as parking. They are currently in design of those areas in terms of trying BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 20 January 5,1999 to create a parking facility for the resort which will alleviate the need for this facility. This is why they are asking for more time to study these issues. They currently have a $300,000 parking lot and would like not to spend a million dollars on off-site improvements to park there. He pointed out that the portion being deferred is the portion the City has the authority to require at any time. In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Vogt advised that widening of the bridge is in the CIP as a deferred project, so there is no time line for the project. RESOLUTION NO.99-li A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-608 IN THE LA QUINTA RESORT AND CLUB SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.99-il as amended incorporating the changes outlined by Mr. Herman). Motion carried unanimously. 6. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 26855 REVISED), FOR APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 33.8 ACRES INTO 95 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 11 COMMON LOTS LOCATED EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET, SOUTH OF S0? AVENUE. APPLICANT: BROOKFIELD CALIFORNIA LAND HOI-Dl?GS; INC. The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. Mr. Herman, Community Development Director, advised that the requested revis!on to Tentative Tract Map 26855 adds 10.8 acres, all fronting on Jefferson Street allowing the subdivision access to line up with Pomelo Drive on the west side of Jefferson Street and adds 22 residential lots to an already approved tract making it 33.8 acres and consisting of 95 residential lots and other common lots. The Planning Commission has reviewed the revised map and recommends approval subject to conditions. Council Member Adolph questioned Common Lot K" and Mr. Herman advised that it is conditioned to remain Undevelopable Open Space." Council expressed concern about that lot not being maintained properly and concurred on amending Condition No. 81 to require the Homeowner's BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02 d_VCity Council Minutes 21 January 5, 1999 Association to maintain it. There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. RESOLUTION NO. 99-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 26855 TO ALLOW A 95-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND MISCELLANEOUS COMMON LOTS APPROXIMATELY 33.8 ACRES. APPLICANT: KEITH INTERNATIONAL, INC. It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.99- 12 with Condition No.81 being amended. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned upon motion by Council Members Sniff/Adolph. Motion carried unanimously. Res ectfully submitted, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California BIB] 02-05-1999-U01 04:45:45PM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCMIN-U02 01-U02 05-U02 1999-U02