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MINUTES
A regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held at City Hall, 78-105
Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
January 6, 1987 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hoyle called the La Quinta City Council meeting to order
at 7:30 p.m.
Cr) 2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Sniff, and
m Mayor Hoyle.
Moved by Councilmember Bohnenberger, seconded by Councilmember
Cox, to excuse Councilmember Pena?s absence. Unanimously
adopted.
Also Present: City Manager Kiedrowski, Finance Director Harvey,
Community Safety Director Hirdler, Secretary
Nazzaro.
3. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Agenda confirmed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Jacque Abels, P.O. Box 1415, La Quinta. Officially speaking
as Director of Parks and Recreation, advised that the
basketball courts were in the process of being resurfaced
but would be operational by the end of next week, at which
time additional leagues are to be scheduled.
For the record, Councilmember Bohnenberger congratulated Mr.
Abels upon his recent election to the district post.
B. Martin Beck, P.O. Box 1043, La Quinta. Mr. Beck read from a
letter requesting that traffic improvements be placed on an
upcoming council meeting agenda to discuss reorganization of
a new traffic and safety advisory commission. Additionally,
he requested that his letter be accepted and recorded as
formal written communication to the City.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
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6. HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing Weed/Public Nuisance Abatement
APPLICANT: City Initiated
LOCATION: City-wide.
PROJECT: Public Nuisance Abatement/Lot
Clearing Assessment.
Community Safety Director Hirdler provided staff report to
Resolution No. 87-1, requesting that four individuals Ella
Disbrow, William S. Long, George Metcalf, Remy L. Suane first
listing) be omitted from the abatement listing pending further
action.
City Manager Kiedrowski stated that Geradus Borremans also on
the list) had communicated with him by telephone and he requested
Council to continue hearing on this particular individual to the
next Council meeting.
Moved by Councilrnember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Sniff, to
continue decision on the Borremans to the next regularly
scheduled Council meeting. Unanimously adopted.
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Sniff, to
adopt Resolution No. 87-1, as amended. Unanimously adopted.
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Communication from Audrey Marshman regarding ownershipi
responsibility of pit bull dogs in La Quinta. City Manager
Kiedrowski read Ms. Marshmans letter with attachments,
along with Community Safety memorandum.
Mike Traver, 53-845 Velasco, La Quinta, neighbor of the
dogs owners, stated that he personally had been chased by
the dogs but had escaped physical contact.
Mrs. Audrey Marshman, P.O. Box 299, La Quinta, related to
Council her and her husband's experience of being
attacked/chased by the dogs, and stated that she believed
the dogs were being trained to fight.
Ms. Audrey Ostrosky, P.O. Box 351, La Quinta, stated that
she had complained about the *?dog problem'9 in general
rummaging garbage, leaving debris) for some time and urged
the entire situation regarding the dogs to be addressed.
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Councilmember Sniff requested the City Attorney and staff to
come forth with a recommendation for a plan of action;
Councilmember Bohnenberger requested.. stepped-up patrols,
urging citizens to report sightings of activity.
City Attorney Longtin cautioned the City that attempting to
control the handling of and/or restrictions thereto of the
Cr) dogs by specific breed could result in litigation attempts
by various dog owner associations. He suggested soliciting
information from other cities, two in particular of which he
m had recently read Cincinnati and Denver), and to whom he
would contact for information.
The following actions were scheduled:
1. Documentation: Calls/correspondence into the City from
persons affected.
2. Research by the City Attorney and staff for information
regarding current pit bull regulations.
3. Increased patrols by City animal enforcement.
Further discussion pending information received was continued to
the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
B. Communication from Rufus & Associates regarding donation of
trees.
City Manager Kiedrowski explained Rufus& Associates' offer
to donate grapefruit trees for landscaping purposes to the
new school.
City Manager Kiedrowski was instructed by Council to confirm
Rufus & Associates the City's receipt of their donation
offer, advising them that the location was being
considered. Final discussion/action to be continued.
C. Communication from La Quinta Chamber of Commerce regarding
assistance for 5-year City anniversary celebration.
Council/staff to meet as a sub-committee and report to
Council in one month their findings. Coordination with the
Firebelles and soroptimists, along with the Cove
Association and Property Owners, and Community Services to
be made.
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B. BUSINESS SESSION
A. RESOLUTION NO. 87-2. ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY NO-
PARKING ZONES.
City Manager Kiedrowski explained that Resolution No. 87-2
would accommodate control of increased parking needs created
by the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic during the period January
14 18, 1987.
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Sniff,
to adopt Resolution No. 87-2. Unanimously adopted.
B. Study Session Items.
1. Proposal regarding history of La Quinta.
City Manager Kiedrowski introduced a proposal by former
councilmember Fred Wolff to research, write and produce in
published format the history of La Quinta not present).
Mr. Fred Rice, P.O. Box 643, La Quinta, on behalf of the L?
Quinta Historical Society, solicited Council support of the
initial documentation, and continuance of, the history of L?
Quinta. Mr. Rice informed the Council that two chapters had
been written, and a proposal would be submitted as to the
status and direction in which the historical society would
be heading. He expressed appreciation to City Attorney
Longtin who had assisted the society with their application.
Councilmember Bohnenberger stated for the record that the
primary reason for the City's incorporation was to preserve
the character and culture of the community. He commended
Mr. Rice on behalf of the historical society for their
efforts, and stated he would support the City's aiding of
their progress.
It was determined that further discussion would be continued
to the February 2, 198E study session to hear a proposal on
behalf of the La Quinta Historical Society. No action was
taken on behalf of either Mr. Wolff or the La Quinta
Historical Society requests.
Staff was instructed by Council to draft a letter for the
Mayor's signature to Mr. Wolff informing him of the La
Quinta Historical Society's interest and efforts in
documenting the history of the City of La Quinta, and the
City's intent to hear their proposal.
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Councilmember Bohnenberger was excused from the Council meeting of
January 6, 1987 at 8:40 p.m. due to illness.
2. City of Indio Annexation No. 57, Sphere of Influence
No. 2, Environmental Assessments.
City Manager Kiedrowski reported on a City of Indio
memorandum indicating expansion of their sphere of influence
boundary to its south. He confirmed that the expansion was
Cr) not in conflict with any agreements previously assigned
between the Cities of La Quinta and Indio, and that no
action was required, but merely for Council information
only. He further reported on a request at Monday's study
session regarding a change in the City of La Quinta's sphere
of influence, and that this item would be brought before the
Council, perhaps at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
C. Other
None.
9. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Minutes or Reports)
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Cpuncilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Sniff, to
adopt the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted.
A. Approval of Minutes, City Council. December 16, 1986)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 87-3. APPROVING DEMANDS.
C. Acceptance of public Street and utility Easement
dedications: Plot Plan No. 86-295, bank building located
at Avenida Bermudas/Calle Estado.
Motion passed by Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Cox, Sniff, and Mayor Hoyle.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bohnenberger, Pena.
11. REPORT OF OFFICERS
None.
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12. ADJOU?MENT
Moved by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Mayor Hoyle, to adjourn
to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of January
20, 1987, convening at 7:30 p.m. Unanimously adopted.
The adjourned regular La Quinta City Council meeting held
Tuesday, January 6, 1987, was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. at City
Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA.
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