1989 01 17 CC MinutesM LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 1989
Regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at
the hour of 7:30 P.M., Mayor Pena presiding, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff,
Mayor Pena
ABSENT: None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mr. Kiedrowski asked that an item be added to the Business Session
agenda Discussion of Assessment District Subsidy and Deferral
Program", which is an item which just came up today. This regards
the setting up of a fund to pay the assessments for qualified low
income people.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by
Council Member Sniff that Discussion of Assessment District Subsidy
and Deferral Program" be added to the agenda, as part of Item No. 2,
noting that the need to take action arose after publication of the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-5.
Mr. Kiedrowski asked that Item No. 5 on the Consent Calendar be moved
to Business Item No. 3 in order to present additional information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
At this time, the Mayor asked if there is anyone wishing to speak who
could not stay for the entire meeting.
PETER ZELLES, P.O. Box 786, La Quinta, addressed the Council advising
that with regard to the proposed Assessment District, he had no
problem with the sewer assessment, people need to be reminded that if
they connect to a gas line, they will have to incur the expense of
changing out electric appliances to gas.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23935 APPLICATION BY TOM
NOBLE FOR SUBDIVISION OF 50+ ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE?PALMS ROAD INTO 196 SINGLE FAMILY
LOTS AND CONCURRENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.
Mr. Crump, Planning Director, advised that the proposed
subdivision has a net density of 4.16 units per acre with an
average lot size of 7,200 sq. ft.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 2 January 17, 1989
The Planning Commission considered this matter on November 22nd.
There was discussion as to the percentage of two-story dwelling
units to be constructed along Miles Avenue. It was their
recommendation that 75% of the units within 150 feet of the Miles
Avenue right of way shall be limited to one story. The
Commission recommended approval of the map subject to the
conditions as outlined in the staff's report.
Mr. Crump advised that there has been some discussion relative to
Condition 14, which the Public Works Director will address.
Mr. Reynolds, Public Works Director, recommended that Condition
14 be amended to read The Applicant shall submit a grading plan
that is prepared by a registered civil engineer. A registered
civil engineer shall be required to supervise the grading and
drainage improvement construction and to certify that the
constructed conditions at the rough grade stage are as per the
approved plans and grading permit. Certification at the final
grade stage and verification of pad elevations is required prior
to final approval of grading construction".
TOM NOBLE, 74-075 El Paseo, Palm Desert, Applicant, stated that
the requirement of a registered civil engineer supervising
construction is something he's never been confronted with. It's
virtually impossible with the registered civil engineers in this
valley, to have one actually supervise the construction. He
suggested that the requirement be deleted.
Regarding Condition 6B, Mr. Noble felt that it's only sensible
for them to design Dune Palms Road to the centerline. Regarding
No. 9, he didn't understand why the parkland dedication should go
back to the Planning Commission he felt that the Code
specifically spells it out. He requested that the fees be paid
on a phase" basis. Regarding No. 32, he felt that it needs to
be clarified as to the amount and when it will be due and payable.
Mr. Crump referred to Item No. 9 and advised that the process is
set forth in the subdivision ordinance which cites that the
recommendation for the parkland dedication be based on a
recommendation from the Planning Commission. That processing
should not delay the project. Having the fees paid on a phase
basis is not unusual, as the fees are generally paid upon filing
of a map and they are filed in phases, if it is a phased project.
Mr. Reynolds addressed No. 6A advising that the intent is to have
the developer put in the improvements with the City entering into
a reimbursement agreement so he can be reimbursed when
development transpires on the other side of the street.
Regarding EB, in previous developments along Dune Palms and other
roads, we have required two usable lanes plus a parking lane.
There is a depression in Dune Palms Road which they don't wish to
fill in; however, traveling south on Dune Palms from Miles, this
depression creates a site distance problem, which he would like
to see removed to whatever extent is possible, considering the
water line which runs along that road. He said that he would
work on a modification to the language.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes page 3 January 17, 1989
Regarding No. 14, Mr. Reynolds submitted that a developer has
contracted with a firm to design improvements and someone has to
be responsible to see that those improvements go in as designed.
He did not feel that this is the City's responsibility. We do
not have the staff to perform this function.
Council Member Bohnenberger asked if we are talking about actual
supervision or inspection and Mr. Reynolds said all he is looking
for is a registered engineer to certify the improvements.
LARRY JOHNSON, with Engineering Services, advised that the
California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors has
prepared a letter stating their objections to this requirement.
The carrier of their Error and Omissions Insurance Policy told
him that if they undertake supervision of construction, their E &
o Policy would be canceled. He then reviewed the usual
procedure used in this valley.
In response to Mayor Pena, Mr. Johnson stated that if the City
requires private inspection, the developer could probably work
that out, but then he might want to talk about why he's paying
the City inspection fees.
Regarding Condition No. 32, Mr. Reynolds advised that the
developer will be required to pay 25% of the cost, which is
estimated at $100,000. Council concurred on changing the wording
to read that the applicant shall pay 25% of the cost of
signalization.
The Mayor declared the public hearing OPEN.
There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was CLOSED.
Council concurred, upon applicants request, to carry this matter
over.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by
Council Member Rushworth that public hearing on Tentative Tract
23935 be carried over to February 7, 1989. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-6.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 2402E APPLICATION BY LA
QUINTA PARTNERS FOR SUBDIVISION OF 32 + ACRES ON THE SOUTHWEST
OF THE INTERSECTION OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND?WESTWARD HO DRIVE INTO
117 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND CONCURRENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT.
Mr. Kiedrowski, City Manager suggested that this hearing be
continued without opening it, noting that the applicant and staff
have been negotiating and that this is an area that is subject to
litigation.
Mr. Brandt, City Attorney noted that no fees have been paid on
this tract to date.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Rushworth, seconded by
Council Member Sniff that public hearing on Tentative Tract 24026
be continued to February 7, 1989. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-7.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 4 January 17, 1989
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS
FOR A CITY-WIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that at its meeting of December 20th, the
City Council authorized him to enter into an agreement for
engineering services in connection with a proposed City-wide
Landscaping and Lighting District with BSI Consultants. Adoption
of the resolution presented, will initiate the proceedings. This
District will allow for the installation of Street lights where
there is a need shown it will also allow for consolidation of
several maintenance districts. The Engineer will define those
areas that have a City-wide benefit and those areas that may have
a benefit over and above a City-wide benefit and they will pay
some kind of surcharge.
Council Member Sniff asked if there is a reasonable alternative
and Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the alternatives are 1) to do it
with City funds; or 2) to have a small district for almost every
tract built in the future, which is not logical.
In answer to further questions, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that all
parcels would be assessed based on their relationship between the
amount of assessment and the benefit received. The assessment
will be paid through the tax rolls.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 89-1 PURSUANT
TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972).
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council
Member Rushworth that Resolution No. 89-9 be adopted. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS RELATING TO BOND ISSUE:
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 88-1, IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES A.
2. ADOPTION aF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 88-1, IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES B.
3. DISCUSSION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT SUBSIDY AND DEFERRAL
PROGRAM.
Mr. Kiedrowski, City Manager, advised that these items relate to
the proposed assessment district in the upper part of the cove
and relate to the preliminary offering Statements.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes page 5 January 17, 1989
Mr. Bill Fieldman, representing Fieldman, Rolapp Consultants,
advised that the Council has received a draft Official Statement
for each issue. The reason they are separated is because the law
states that any improvements for the benefit of a taxing
corporation are taxable; therefore, the sanitary sewer
improvements had to be separated from the natural gas
improvements which are taxable. The public improvements sewer)
will be sold at competitive sale; whereas the second issue will
be sold by negotiation.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
88-1, IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES A.
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council
Member Rushworth that Resolution No. 89-10 be adopted. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
88-1, IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES B.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Fieldman advised that
the action being taken is to send out an offering statement on
these two separate issues so that we can receive financing bids
and construction bids both of which will be the subject of a
public hearing on February 14, 1989. At that time, the Council
can modify the scope of proceedings. This action merely follows
the disclosure rules in accordance with the rules of the SCC.
It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by Council
Member Rushworth that Resolution No. 89-11 be adopted. Motion
carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION REGARDING SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that there is a concern of some of the
residents in the cove that this project would pose a burden for
low to moderate income residents. After much discussion, we have
a recommendation from the consu?tants that we create a fund using
money from the Redevelopment Agency that will actually pay the
assessment for sanitary sewer and gas for qualified low income
people. Those income ranges and guidelines have yet to be
determined. He suggested a special meeting on January 31st in
order to establish the guidelines. We would require that the
people who receive these funds allow a covenant to be placed on
their property. If they remain on that property for the length
of the bonds, then they would not end up paying anything; but if
they sold the property then either all or part of it would be
repaid to the Redevelopment Agency from the proceeds of that
sale. He recommended that he be directed to move forward with
the formulation of an assessment district subsidy payment program.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 6 January 17, 1989
In response to Council Member Bohnenberger, Mr. Kiedrowski
advised that a sliding scale in which only a portion of the
assessment would be paid based on the income level has not been
looked at as an alternative. He added that there is currently
$220,000 available in our 20% set-aside funds.
In answer to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Kiedrowski advised that
the Council can make the determination to whether or not to go
all the way to the moderate income level. The normal process to
determine income level is to use federal income tax forms and
certified employment data based on last years income. Regarding
the privacy element it will be a recorded covenant on the deed;
therefore, it will become a public document.
ANN YOUNG, representing La Quinta Cove Association, P.O. Box
1384, La Quinta, asked if a form letter is being sent to all
property owners which can be returned to the City with their vote
or are property owners being required to do this on their own?
Also, will property owners have the option of choosing sewer only
and not gas or vice versa?
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that it is the intent of the assessment
engineer to tabulate the sanitary sewer separate from the gas and
to present that information before the protest hearing. Property
owners can begin sending in their letters of protests. The City
is not planning to send out a ballot.
AUDREY OSTROWSKI, P.O. Box 519, La Quinta, felt that there is a
need to consider what is low income. Young people are frightened
to death. Should look into financing these assessment.
CHRIS DE SALVA, expressed concern that the ancillary costs have
not been accurately represented such as the cost to run the lines
to the home and connect in addition to the costs to abandon an
existing septic tank. He also expressed concern about people on
a fixed income being able to pay the proposed assessment.
DENISE JACKSON, 52-805 Navarro, stated that the costs of
collapsing a septic tank has not been brought up enough and the
costs to hook up has not been represented.
Council Member Sniff expressed concern over the cost of the gas
that cost has jumped enormously from original discussions. He
felt that we re subsidizing the gas company which is a
profit-making company since it isn't going to benefit any of the
existing homes. He also asked if the property owners were told
in what form a negative response should take. Was there a form
provided in which they could respond in a negative fashion?
Mr. Fieldman stated that an advisory vote" could be done.
Mayor Pena felt that such a form should be either mailed or be
available to be picked-up.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 7 January 17, 1989
Mr. Fieldrnan advised that the Assessment Engineer will begin a
series of informational meetings tomorrow and a general, public
information meeting will be held on January 25th, prior to the
protest hearing. He added that the law states that the costs
shall be apportioned according to the manner in which benefit is
received it is not a popular vote.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that these advisory vote" forms can be
made available at the informational meetings and at the protest
hearing. Regarding dissemination of information, he advised that
there was a special edition of the City's newsletter in June that
detailed all of the costs involved in hooking up including the
cost of abandoning existing septic tanks.
Council Member Sniff stated that he would like to see the form in
which they can respond mailed to each property owner.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by
Council Member Sniff to instruct the City Manager to move forward
with the formulation of an assessment district subsidy payment
program utilizing the 20% set-aside funds in the Redevelopment
Agency. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-8.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH XEROX
CORPORATION FOR COPY MACHINE.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the original intent was to
lease/purchase one copy machine at $740 per month for 36 months.
However, the Planning Department is also in need of a new copy
machine. It has been determined that if we buy two machines
outright without a lease, we can get a better price. We have the
funds in the contingency account, plus we have received
substantially more revenue this year because of building activity
than we had anticipated. He asked that the Council authorize
staff to purchase two machines from the Contingency Account. The
old machines would be used as a trade-in.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Sniff, seconded by
Council Member Bohnenberger that staff be authorized to purchase
two copy machines to be funded from the Contingency Account.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-9.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1989.
3. APPROVAL OF RECLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTING/PERSONNEL ASSISTANT TO
ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 8 January 17, 1989
4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BOB HOPE DESERT CLASSIC PASSES.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by
Council Member Sniff that Consent Items 1 4 be approved as
recommended with item No. 1 being approved by RESOLUTION NO.
89-12 and Item No. 4 being approved by RESOLUTION NO. 89-13.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth,
Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-10.
COUNCIL COMMENT
COUNCIL MEMBER SNIFF urged that the City send out a ballot to all
property owners in the proposed Assessment District.
Mayor Pena concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENT
SUZETTE BLACKMAN, P.O. Box 287, La Quinta, concurred with Council
Member Sniff. She stated that she and her neighbors were under the
impression that they were going to receive a ballot. She urged that
such a ballot be sent out.
CHRIS DE SALVA, concurred with a ballot being sent out. He also
questioned the authority wherein a non-vote is deemed as an
affirmative vote.
Mr. Brandt deferred to the Assessment District Counsel, but did note
that there are situations, such as annexations, where the absence of
a negative vote is in fact counted as an affirmative vote.
ANN YOUNG P.O. Box, commented that many of the property owners do not
live in La Quinta and are not familiar with what is transpiring,
making it more necessary to send out a ballot.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 9 January 17, 1989
STUDY SESSION CALENDAR
1. DISCUSSION OF PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION OF DESERT CLUB PROPERTY.
Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the City Attorney has drafted a
letter to the owner of the furniture, fixtures and equipment
asking them to remove it.
He suggested hiring professional people, like a structural
engineer to review the condition of the building to determine if
it's worth saving and do the same with the pool and the tennis
courts. Another issue is what to do with the property after we
get this information. Does the Council wish to handle all these
discussions or to form a committee to help sort out some of the
issues or ask the Community Services Commission to look into some
of the issues?
Council ember Sniff believed that the public is expecting the
City to move rapidly on this project and proceed to MOVE as
follows:
1. That the property be surveyed to determine exact dimensions
and configuration.
2. That City Manager be authorized to obtain two independent
qualified reports on structural condition of the buildings, pool
and approximate costs of bringing them up to code and usable
condition.
3. Have City staff make a similar inspection and evaluation.
4. All reports and requested information to be obtained within
30 days.
5. That a Fritz Burns Park Advisory Committee" be formed
promptly that shall report to the City Council, membership
determined as follows:
a. Each Council ember shall select 2 representatives.
b. Planning Commission shall select 1 representative.
c. Community Services Commission shall select 1 representative.
d. The City Council shall select 2 representatives.
e. The Committee shall select a Chair Person and a Vice-Chair
Person and shall operate under Roberts Rules of Order.
f. The City shall provide clerical support and meetings shall be
noticed and minutes kept.
g. The Committee shall function for a period not to exceed 1
year unless further authorized by the La Quinta City
Council. First meeting to be held within 45 days and
subsequent meetings shall be on at least a monthly basis.
h. The duties of the Fritz Burns Park Advisory Committee" are
to be advisory only and site specific they are to provide
recommendations as to the development and best use of this
property for the greatest recreational benefit to the people
of La Quinta.
Motion was seconded by Council Member Bosworth.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 10 January 17, 1989
Council Member Bohnenberger had no problem with the motion except
for the formation of the committee which he would like to have
more time to think about. The City has a Community Services
Commission, of which a Parks and Recreation" committee is a part
of and felt that anything that is done, should be coordinated
through them. He had no problem with supplementing them with an
advisory task force, but they would be charged with the
responsibility of performing this function.
Mr. Kiedrowski stated that staff will try to have the reports
back within 30 days, but he has contacted a structural engineer
who could not get to it before March, this is a very busy time of
year for engineers, however, other contractors will be contacted.
Council Member Rushworth felt that the motion is too specific
without having had time to study the issue.
Mayor Pena stated that he would like see some kind of advisory
committee, but wasn't sure if this format is the right one he
felt that it might be too large. He suggested a public meeting
at the site to let people know what kind of condition it's in.
Council Member Rushworth suggested going ahead with the first
four points to get started.
Council Member Bohnenberger felt that the Community Services
Commission should coordinate this project, but would also like to
see a report from the City Manager as to the impact this project
will have on City Staff do we need to bring in outside
assistance?
Council Member Sniff felt that the motion is workable and didn't
believe that Community Services Commission is left out, they can
appoint their two Parks and Recreation Committee members to this
committee he was concerned that the public isn't left out.
Council Member Bohnenberger stated that he wasn't opposed to
getting the public involved, but was opposed to taking away what
is rightfully within the duties of the Community Services
Commission to chair this and coordinate it. There are seven
people on that Commission who give freely of their time every
month and this is what we've empowered them to do.
MOTION FAILED TO CARRY with Council Members Bohnenberger,
Rushworth and Mayor Pena voting NO.
MOTION It was moved by Council Member Bohnenberger, seconded by
Council Member Rushworth that we proceed with Items 1 through 4
with the information to be submitted to the Council as soon as
reasonably possible given staff's and consultant's schedules.
Council Member suggested that the formation and makeup of the
committee be returned to the January 31st Council Agenda for
consideration.
MOTION CARRIED with Council Member Sniff voting NO. MINUTE ORDER
NO. 89-11.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
MCity Council Minutes Page 11 January 17, 1989
Mayor Pena stated that he was inclined to form a separate
committee with some Community Service Commissioners on that
committee. He felt that the proposed makeup was too large. He
also expressed concern that Council Members serving on that
committee, may unduly influence the others. He suggested two
additional public members in their place.
Council Member Sniff stated that he was concerned about getting
the broadest possible representation. He felt that having
Council Members on the committee would provide a liaison.
MOTION It was moved by Mayor Pena, seconded by Council Member
Bosworth that the motion be reconsidered.
Council Member Bohnenberger stated that Council Member Sniff's
proposal goes counter to the charter of the Community Services
Commission as to what they should do. He wished to have time to
review their charter.
Mayor Pena suggested that this committee report to both the
Commission and Council.
Council Member Bohnenberger believed that they should report to
the Community Services Commission. He continued that this is a
major decision and should not be made without due consideration.
Mr. Kiedrowski stated that at the present time, there is neither
staff, nor ideas to present to this committee and if they want
things investigated by staff, then a decision needs to be made as
to who on staff to assign this to and whether or not to hire
outside people. He felt that perhaps this should be continued to
the next meeting.
Mayor Pena withdrew his motion.
Council concurred on concluding the discussion and continuing it
at the meeting of January 31, 1989.
2. DISCUSSION OF REVIEW OF INFRASTRUCTURE FEE.
Mr. Kiedrowski stated that when infrastructure fees were
increased a year and a half ago, it was decided to review them
again in January 1989. However, in light of the TUMF, he didn't
feel that staff can adequately give a review of it at this time.
He recommended that it be carried over for a few months.
Council concurred.
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
M City Council Minutes Page 12 January 17, 1989
3. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS.
Community Safety Director Mr. Hirdler introduced the new Code
Enforcement Officer, Don Weichel.
Administrative Services Director Mrs. Juhola noted that the
Firemen's Appreciation Dinner has been moved from the main
clubhouse at PGA West to the Tennis Club.
She also noted that the Civic Center Design Review Committee will
be meeting at 2:00 P.M. on January 24th.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25
P.M. to closed session upon motion by Council Member Rushworth,
seconded by Council Member Bosworth and carried unanimously.
R?pectfully sub
* SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02
BIB]
02-13-96-U01
03:32:22PM-U01
CCMIN-U02
01-U02
17-U02
1989-U02