1983 01 18 CC Minutes$ MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La
Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle
Estado, La Quinta, California.
January 18, 1983 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The flag salute was led by Rupert Yessayian.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Wolff.
Absent: Council Member Baier.
Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member Cox,
to excuse Council Member Baier. Unanimously adopted.
Council Member Baier joined the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
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. David Erwin, 74-090 El Paseo, Palm Desert, representing Landmark
Land Company, addressed the Council in opposition to Item 8. B.
regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate valet parking.
B. Rick Knudson, 53-EEl Avenida Martinez, La Quinta, expressed
disappointment regarding the Council's neutral position regarding
Desert Sands Unified School Districts application for a
second high school.
C. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, La Quinta, discussed concerns
regarding crime and traffic problems in La Quinta.
D. Rupert Yessayian, P.O. Box 251, La Quinta, addressed the Council
regarding traffic enforcement, Consumption of alcohol in the
La Quinta Park, the proposed valet parking ordinance and
La Quinta's proposed Sphere of Influence application with LAFCO.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Council Member Cox presented a progress report regarding funding
and timelines for completion of improvements at La Quinta Park.
Council Member Cox urged all interested parties to volunteer their
help in completing this community project.
B. Mayor Wolff reported that arrangements with Channel 10 T.V. have
been completed regarding broadcasting of the La Quinta Report",
a semi-monthly feature to be held on Sundays following preceding
Tuesday Council meetings, at 5:30 p.m.
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Mayor Wolff explained on-going City programs enacted to control
crime problems within the City. The Mayor also discussed the
Council's role as a policy making body versus administration of
City business.
6. HEARINGS
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously adopted.
1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 4,
1983, were approved as submitted.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 83-3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALI-
FORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. The City Manager presented a report from the Riverside County
Road Surveyor regarding Tract 13640-1, and recommended that
the Council approve the tentative map as recommended by the
Planning Director, approve and accept the bonds and approve
the agreements and final map, NOT accepting the offers of
dedication, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the Map.
Mervin B. Johnson, President, M.B. Johnson Company, explained
Tract 13640-1, Phase One.
Moved by Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Cox,
to approve Tentative Tract Map 13640-1 as recommended by the
County Planning Director, approve and accept the bonds and
approve the agreements and Final Tract Map 13640-1, NOT
accepting the offers of dedication, and authorize the Mayor
to sign the agreements and to authorize the City Clerk to sign
the Map. Unanimously adopted.
Following adoption, the Mayor urged City staff to expedite
plans for traffic control at the intersection of Eisenhower
Drive and Washington Street.
B. 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, AMENDING
SECTION 18.12 OF THE CITY?S ZONING ORDINANCE BY ENACTING
REGULATIONS REGARDING VALET PARKING OPERATIONS.
The City Manager, at the request of the Council, presented a
report from the Planning Commission which recommended rejection
of the proposed Ordinance.
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After discussion, it was nioved by Council Member Henderson,
seconded by Council Member Allen, to waive further reading and
introduce the proposed Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henderson and Mayor Wolff.
Noes: Council Members Allen, Baier and Cox.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
C. The City Manager presented a report regarding appointment of a
City Engineer, and recommended the Council authorize the
employment of Richard E. McCoy as City Engineer.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to authorize the employment of Richard E. McCoy as City Engineer
under the terms stated in his communication of January 6, 1983,
except that a minimum number of hours shall not be stipulated.
Unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALl-
FORNIA, APPOINTING THE CITY ENGINEER.
Moved by Council Member Cox, seconded by Council Member Baier,
to adopt the proposed resolution. Unanimously adopted.
D. The City Manager presented a report regarding a Cooperation
Agreement relative to participation in the County of Riverside
Community Development Block Grant Program, and recommended
Council approval of the Cooperation Agreement.
Moved by Council Member Henderson, seconded by Council Member
Cox, to approve the Cooperation Agreement?with the County of
Riverside for community development basic grant funds
implementing the Housing & Community Development Act of 1g80,
and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Unanimously adopted.
E. The Community safety Coordinator presented a report regarding
disaster preparedness planning and implementation procedures
relative to a disaster mutual-aid" pact with other communities.
F*. The City Manager presented a report regarding a proposed
Sphere of Influence for La Quinta, and recommended adoption
of a proposed Resolution establishing a Sphere of Influence
for La Quinta.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
TRANSMITTING A MAP AND REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA.
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Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Allen,
to adopt the proposed Resolution. Unanimously adopted.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Council Member Baier, seconded by Council Member Allen,
to adjourn. Unanimously adopted.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, was adjourned at 8:45 p.m., on Tuesday, January 18,
1983, at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California.
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