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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
78-495 CaIle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Regular Meeting
April 6.1999 2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance Beginning Res. No.99-47
b. Roll Call Ord. No.329
PUBLIC COMMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
NOTE: TIME PERMITTING, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONDUCT CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS DURING THE
DINNER RECESS. ADDITIONALLY. PERSONS IDENTIFIED AS NEGOTIATING PARTIES WHERE THE CITY IS
CONSIDERING ACQUISITION OF THEIR PROPERTY ARE NOT INVITED INTO THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING.
1. EVALUATION OF COUNCIL-APPOINTED POSITION CITY CLERK, PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.6.
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of Minutes of March 16, 1999
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
CONSENT CALENDAR
Note: Consent Calendar Items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one
motion.
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 6, 1999.
2. APPROVAL OF THE DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL 28650, LA QUINTA GOLF
PROPERTIES.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL 29164, LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE THE PRELIMINARY
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000.
6. APPROVAL OF THE CITY MASCOT, GAMBY THE QUAIL, TO APPEAR AT THE GREATER
COACHELLA VALLEY SOAP BOX DERBY AND THE LA QUINTA LIBRARY GRAND RE-OPENING.
BUSINESS SESSION
1 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SPONSOR TEACHERS
TO ATTEND THE MCCALLUM THEATRE INSTITUTE.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION TO COMMISSION AN
ART PIECE FOR ADAMS PARK.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
3. CONSIDERATION OF AIRLINE SERVICES COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR FUNDING.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 99-198 FOR A CIRCUS TO BE
HELD APRIL 12, 1999 ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CALLE TAMPICO,
BETWEEN AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND DESERT CLUB DRIVE. APPLICANT: LA QUINTA LIONS
CLUB.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
5. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES CONSULTANT
QUALIFICATIONS. APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES
FOR VARIOUS CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 99-03.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
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ENTRANCE MONUMENTS TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
8. CONSIDERATION OF A Y2K COMMITTEE.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
9. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF INDIO'S REQUEST FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE EAST
VALLEY INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL."
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
10. CONSIDERATION OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY REQUEST TO
SUPPORT THE DESIGNATION OF THE SANTA ROSA MOUNTAINS AS A NATIONAL
MONUMENT.
A) MINUTE ORDER ACTION.
STUDY SESSION None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. CVAG COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. MINUTES OF HUMAN & COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE 1/27/99
B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORKSHOP/INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE PENA)
C. C. V. MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT PERKINS)
D. C. V. MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY SNIFF)
E. C. V. REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY HENDERSON)
F. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES COMMITTEES
G. PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HENDERSON)
H. PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS AIRLINE SERVICES COMMITTEE HENDERSON)
I. PALM SPRINGS REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
J. RIVERSIDE COUNTY FREE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE HENDERSON)
K. RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
L. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PENA)
M. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY/SUNLINE SERVICES GROUP PENA)
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A. CITY MANAGER
1. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT
B. CITYATTORNEY
C. CITY CLERK
1. REPORT ON UP-COMING EVENTS
D. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIRECTOR None
E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR None
F. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR None
G. FINANCE DIRECTOR None
H. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR None
I. POLICE CHIEF None
J. BATTALION CHIEF None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING A HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. SNIFF)
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PLAQUE DESIGNATING THE ARCHITECT AND BUILDER OF THE
CIVIC CENTER FACILITY. SNIFF)
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING TRAFFIC CONTROL IN THE CIVIC CENTER SOUTH PARKING LOT.
SNIFF)
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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PUBLIC HEARINGS None
STUDY SESSION
1. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL AND
LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE.
ADJOURNMENT
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Saundra L. Juhola, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby declare that the
foregoing agenda for the City Council meeting of April 6, 1999 was posted on the outside entry to the
Council Chamber, 78-495 CaIle Tampico and on the bulletin board at the La Quinta Chamber of
Commerce and at Albertson's, 78-630 Highway 111, on Friday, April 2, 1999.
AUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
PUBLIC NOTICE
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the
hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's Office at 777-7025, 24-hours in advance of the meeting
and accommodations will be made.
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BUSINESS SESSION
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: APRIL 6, 999 h
CONSENT CALENDAR f
ITEM TITLE:
STUDY SESSION
Demand Register Dated April 6, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDATION Approve Demand Register Dated April 6, 999
BACKGROUND.
Prepaid Warrants:
36390 36406Z 5,936.50
364071 1,469.93
36408 36419 12,496.47
36420- 3642IZZ 19,901.91
36422-364231 1,003.00
36424 364261 2,991.97
36427 364281 22,218.87
36429 364351 9,377.83
Wire Transfers1 238,908.42
PIR 2747 28231 86,937.22
PIR Tax TransfersZ 24,102.85 CITY DEMANDS $1,540,959.35
Payable Warrants:
36436 3661 8Z 1,166,649.72 RDA DEMANDS 51,035.34
$1,591,994.69 $1,591,994.69
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
D inand of Cash City $1 Z40 959 Z5
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Approval of the Declaration of
Surplus Property PUBLIC HEARING:
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Declaration of Surplus Property by declaring the items listed in
Attachment 1 as surplus, and authorize staff to dispose of the surplus items by
competitive means to maximize the City's return.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Not known at this time. Return to the City will depend on the market value of items.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The City has accumulated obsolete and non-functional property items over the last
several years. The equipment and vehicles do have market resale value.
In order to dispose of these items, the City Council must first declare the items as
surplus property. Following this declaration, Staff will dispose of the surplus items
by competitive means to maximize the City's return.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The options available to the City Council include:
1. Approve the Declaration of Surplus Property by declaring the items listed in
Attachment 1 as surplus, and authorize staff to dispose of the surplus items by
competitive means to maximize the City's return; or
2. Do not approve the Declaration of Surplus Property; or
3 Pr vide altern tive direction to Staff.
1<
Joh M. Falconer, Finance Director
Attachment: List of Items to be Declared as Surplus.
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEMTITLE: Acceptance of Subdivision STUDYSESSION:
Improvements for Parcel 28650, La Quinta Golf
Properties, Inc. PUBLIC HEARING:
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept subdivision improvements within Parcel 28650 and direct staff to release
security for those improvements in accordance with Chapter 1 3 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The developer, La Quinta Golf Properties, Inc., has requested City acceptance of on-
site improvements and release of security for Parcel Map 28650, which is located
within the Quarry development. This subdivision was approved by the City Council
at its June 1 6, 1998 meeting.
The guarantee for the associated subdivision improvements were provided for in the
Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel 28650. Currently, the City holds
performance securities in the amount of $302,391 and payment securities in the
amount of $269,891 to guarantee construction of subdivision improvements. Those
improvements included on-site paving and drainage, domestic water, sanitary sewer,
underground utilities, participatory improvements, and survey monumentation.
These subdivision improvements have been completed by the developer, except for the
participatory improvement relating to the payment of the developer's proportionate
share of the Jefferson Street specific alignment study and off-site street improvements
within the area. This payment will be made when exact figures are known. The City
has received notice from the Surveyor of Record stating that all survey monumentation
has been set. The City has also received authorization from CVWD to release
securities associated with the water and sewer improvements.
The following represents the required security amounts, both prior to and following
acceptance of Parcel 28650 improvements:
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On-Site Paving & Drainage $145,155 $145,155 $14,156 $145,155
Domestic Water $51,046 $51,046 $0 so
Sanitary Sewer $36,036 $36,036 $0 $0
Underground Utilities $37,654 $37,654 $3,765 $37,654
Participatory Improvements $30,000 $0 $30,000 $0
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Survey Monumentation $2,500 $0 $0 $0
Totals $302,391 $269,891 $47,921 $182,809
Warranty security can be released one year after acceptance, and payment security
can be released 90 days after acceptance of the subdivision improvements by the City
Council. Deferred security will remain in place until payment of the Developer's share
of the participatory improvements is made or its obligations are otherwise satisfied as
determined by the City. All other securities may be released immediately following
City Council acceptance.
The developer has completed construction of subdivision improvements for Pacel Map
28650. The improvements have been reviewed and found to meet City standards.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1. Accept subdivision improvements within Parcel 28650 and direct staff to
release security for those improvements in accordance with Chapter 1 3 of the
La Quinta Municipal Code; or
2. Do not accept subdivision improvements within Parcel 28650; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris A. Vo
Public Works Director/City Engineer
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OF AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1 999 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE: Adopt a Resolution Granting Conditional STUDY SESSION:
Approval of a Final Map and Subdivision
Improvement Agreement for Parcel 29164, La Quinta PUBLIC HEARING:
Golf Properties, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council granting conditional approval of a Final Map and
Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel 29164, La Quinta Golf Properties, Inc.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
Parcel 29164 is located within the Quarry private golf course and is being developed
by La Quinta Golf Properties, Inc. see Attachment 1). This final parcel map is a
resubdivision of Parcel 4 of Parcel Map 28650, and provides for the creation of two
additional residential parcels to accommodate expansion of the Quarry Retreat and Spa
development see Attachment 2).
The developer has requested the City Council's conditional approval of the final parcel
map, which would allow them 30 days to complete its processing. As of March 30,
1 999' City staff has not received final approval of the parcel map from the City's
Acting Surveyor; however, with conditional approval, it is expected that a technically
correct map will be available within the time allowed. The developer has executed a
subdivision improvement agreement to guarantee construction of subdivision
improvements with an estimated cost of $68,247; however, associated securities
have not been received.
In consideration of the above, staff has prepared the attached Resolution providing for
conditional approval of the final map and subdivision improvement agreement. The
approval is contingent upon receipt, within 30 days May 6, 1 999)' of a technically
correct final map suitable for recording by the County Recorder, including appropriate
signatures and required securities. C6Z
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provide the subdivision improvement agreements for execution by the City Manager,
and offer the final map for recording by the County Recorder. If any of the required
items are not received by City staff within the specified time frame, the final map will
be considered disapproved, and will be rescheduled for Council consideration only after
all required items have been received.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council granting conditional approval of a Final
Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel 29164, La Quinta Golf
Properties, Inc.; or
2. Do not adopt a Resolution of the City Council granting conditional approval of
a Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel 291 64, La
Quinta Golf Properties, Inc.; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Chris A. Vogt
Public Works Director/City Engineer
CAVIM F/as
Attachments #1-Vicinity Map
#2 Final Map
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Adoption of a Resolution Directing the
City Engineer to Prepare the Preliminary Engineer's PUBLIC HEARING:
Report for Landscape and Lighting Assessment
District 89-1 for Fiscal Year 1 999/2000
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council directing the City Engineer to prepare the
Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 for
Fiscal Year 1 999/2000.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Adoption of this resolution is the first step of the process for establishing the
1 999/2000 Landscape and Lighting Assessment. Last fiscal year, the Landscape and
Lighting assessment provided approximately $796,584 toward the City's operation
and maintenance costs. The total cost was $1,184,925. As a result of Proposition
218, property may only be assessed for exempt projects which include traffic signals,
street lights, and landscaping/drainage facilities within the public Right-of-Way. Parks
and facilities are not permitted.
By completing the Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
89-1 utilizing the City Engineer and in-house staff, the City will realize an approximate
$25,000 savings as opposed to completing the reports by consultant contract.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
Provisions of the Lighting and Landscape Act of 1 972 require the preparation of an
annual Engineer's Report. The Engineer's Report provides the City Council with an
annual review of current and projected Fiscal Year 1 999/2000) costs for construction,
operation, maintenance and servicing of facilities in the City's Landscape and Lighting
Assessment District. Adoption of this resolution only initiates the process of preparing
the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 1 999/2000. The final Engineer's Report will
establish the assessment levels within the District for the upcoming year.
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parcel inventory through Maplnfo, the City will be assured, on an annual basis, that
correct land-use designations and assessments are being applied to lands throughout
the City, while at the same time, updating the City's parcel inventory map.
Pursuant to this resolution, the tentative schedule to complete these services is as
follows:
Actinn Date %Complete
Adopt Initial Resolution April 6, 1999 0%
Complete Preliminary Parcel Map Reconciliation April 23, 1999 30%
Complete Draft Preliminary Engineer's Report April 27, 1999 60%
Council Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Report May 18, 1999 80%
Public Meeting/Hearing Notice June 1, 1999 90%
Public Meeting/Hearing June 15, 1999 95%
Adopt Final Resolution June 15, 1999 100%
The recommended actions are required to implement assessments for Landscape
and Lighting Assessment District 89-1 for Fiscal Year 1 999/2000.
Subsequent to Proposition 21 8, Landscape and Lighting costs in La Quinta have been
partially funded by assessments, with the remaining costs funded by the City's General
Fund. A decision not to initiate assessment proceedings would require the City to
either reduce maintenance activities or identify alternative funding sources. In Fiscal
Year 1 998-99, the Landscape and Lighting District provided $796,584 towards
Landscape and Lighting costs, while the General Fund contributed $388,341.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1. Adopt a resolution of the City Council directing the City Engineer to prepare the
Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District
89-1 for Fiscal Year 1 99912000; or
2. Do not adopt a resolution of the City Council directing the City Engineer to
prepare the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscape and Lighting
Assessment District 89-1 for Fiscal Year 1 999/2000; or
3. Provide alternative direction.
Chris A. Vogt
Public Works Director/City Engineer
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April 61999 CONSENT CALENDAR: w
ITEMTITLE:
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Approval for the City Mascot, Gamby the Quail,
to Appear at the Greater Coachella Valley Soap
Box Derby and the La Quinta Library Grand
Re-Opening
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve appearances by the City Mascot, Gamby the Quail, at the Greater
Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby and the La Quinta Library Grand Re-Opening.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City Council has previously approved funding of up to $750 for this fiscal year
for Gamby appearances. There are sufficient remaining funds to add these
appearances to the previously approved schedule for Gamby.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
When the City Council approved the part-time position for Gamby the Quail, a
schedule of appearances was approved Attachment 1). Additional appearances
that may be appropriate for Gamby include the Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box
Derby on April 1 0 and the La Quinta Library Grand Re-Opening in May. Lucia
Moran, Soap Box Derby representative, and Gary Christmas, County staff, have
approved of Gamby attending their respective events.
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Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1. Approve appearances by the City Mascot, Gamby the Quail, at the Greater
Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby and the La Quinta Library Grand Re-
Opening; or
2. Do not approve appearances by the City Mascot, Gamby the Quail, at the
Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby and the La Quinta Library Grand
Re-Opening; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
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Linda Coyle, Manage
City Manager's Office
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
Consideration of Request by Truman Elementary STUDY SESSION:
School to Sponsor Teachers to Attend PUBLIC HEARING:
the McCaIlum Theatre Institute
RECOMMENDATION:
The Cultural Arts Commission has recommended that the City Council provide $4,000
in matching funds to sponsor Truman Elementary School teachers' attendance at the
McCallum Theatre Institute.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
In January 1 999, Desert Sands Unified School District DSUSD) requested that the
City of La Quinta contribute $4,000 in matching funds to supplement DSUSD's
sponsorship of four teachers to attend the McCallum Theatre Institute Attachment 1).
With City matching funds, $8,000 would be available for this training opportunity.
The cost per teacher was quoted at $2,000; however, since the January 1 999 DSUSD
request, the McCallum Theatre Institute has offered that if Truman Elementary School
is designated as a pilot school for this program, the cost per teacher will be reduced
to $1,000. With DSUSD's commitment of $4,000 and a like contribution from the
City, Truman School would get the designation. Hence, the City's contribution would
secure the designation, allow for the reduced rate, and give eight teachers the
opportunity to participate in the training.
Available accounts for consideration include:
Special Projects Contingency Attachment 2) Account #101-251-663-000
$2,208
School Grant Program Attachment 2) Account #101-251-663-657
$2,125
General Fund Reserve Account #101-000-300-290
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
On June 2, 1 998, the City Council received a request from the McCallum Theatre
requesting funding for the Institute Attachment 3). The Council authorized $1,000
toward the request. The request was to underwrite the McCallum Theatre's cost of
offering the program to the local community.
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support the matching funds request to make Truman Elementary School a pilot school
and send eight teachers to the Institute Attachment 4). The Institute will be held
June 21-25,1999.
Per Darlene Dolan of DSUSD, should the City choose to not offer matching funds,
Truman School will send two teachers to the McCaIIum Theatre Institute with their
commitment of $4,000. Should the City contribute funds, the program will be able
to send additional teachers.
The Special Projects Contingency account has a balance of $892 available. The
Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby has reported that funds will be returned to
the City due to the Master's section being canceled $400). Additional In-kind
Services Costs $91 6) will be returned to the account due to the lack of a second day
of the event. The returned funds totaling $1,316 will increase the Special Projects
Contingency amount to $2,208.
Additional accounts listed for possible funding include the School Grant Program,
which is designated to provide funding to extra-curricular programs and not to supplant
school funding the School Grant Fund has $2,125 available for Truman School
programs); and the General Fund Reserve Account.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the City Council are:
1. Provide $4,000 in matching funds to sponsor Truman Elementary School
teachers' attendance at the McCaIlum Theatre Institute; or
2. Provide an alternate amount to sponsor teachers' attendance at the
Institute; or
3. Do not approve the sponsorship of teachers; or
4. Provide staff with alternative direction.
V.
Dodie Horvitz, C munity Services Director
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Attachments: Attachment 1 Letter from Darlene Dolan, Assistant
Superintendent, DSUSD, January 14, 1999
Attachment 2 Community Service Department Budget
Special Project Contingency
Attachment 3 Letter from Antonia Graphos, McCaIIum
Theatre Institute, June 2, 1 998
Attachment 4 Staff Report, Cultural Arts Commission
Meeting March 11,1999
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILZDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE: STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of Request by the Cultural Arts PUBLIC HEARING:
Commission to Commission an Art Piece for
Adams Park
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Art In Public Places Account # 701-000-255-211 is designated for this project.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Cultural Arts Commission, at the March 11, 1 999 meeting, discussed potential
and alternative sites for a public art piece Attachment 1). It was determined that
Adams Park was the first priority for an art piece. The Commission is recommending
the commissioning of an artist to produce an appropriate piece of work for Adams
Park, with the budget cap to be established by the City Council.
Consistent with past practice, if the Commission's recommendation is approved by the
City Council, staff will prepare an RFP, solicit proposals, and forward any submittals
to the Cultural Arts Commission for review. A final recommendation would then be
forwarded for City Council consideration.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives available to the City Council are:
1. Approve the request by the Cultural Arts Commission to begin the
process of commissioning art work at Adams Park with a budget cap to
be determined once the artists have submitted conceptual ideas; or
2. Approve the request by the Cultural Arts Commission to begin the
process of commissioning art work at Adams Park with a budget cap to
be determined before the artists have submitted conceptual ideas; or
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commission a piece of art work at Adams Park; or
4. Prov e staff with alternative direction.
Do Horvitz, Comm ty Services Director
Attachments: achment 1 Staff Report-Cultural Arts Commission
Meeting March 11, 1 999
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILZDA MEETING DATE: April 8, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEMTITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of Airline Services Committee PUBLIC HEARING:
Request for Funding
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Airline Services Committee has requested that the City budget $20,000 in the
City's Fiscal Year 1 999-2000 Budget.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Airline Services Committee ASC) was established by the Joint Powers Authority
JPA) of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Bureau PSDRCVB)
in 1 993, and the City of La Quinta contributed $3,000 toward its formation. Since
1 994, the City has been contributing $20,000 annually for the ASC up to and
including Fiscal Year 1998-99. The $20,000 contribution is based on a formula using
the amount of money the City contributes to the PSDRCVB.
The City received the attached letter from the ASC requesting that the City again
budget $20,000 in the Fiscal Year 1 999-2000 Budget to aid the marketing efforts
conducted by the ASC Attachment No.1).
The ASC has provided additional information including the 1998 Aifline Sefvice Yea!
End Review as well as a breakdown of city investment schedule including the funding
formulas Attachment No.2).
The ASC's Director of Airline Development, Nancy Doria, has indicated to staff that
she will be in attendance at the April 6, 1 999 City Council meeting to answer any
questions or provide any additional information
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Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1 Authorize staff to include $20,000 or some alternate amount) in the Fiscal
Year 1 999-2000 Budget for the Airline Service Committee; or
2. Do not authorize staff to include funds for the Airline Service Committee in the
Fiscal Year 1 999-2000 Budget; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
Attachments:
1. March 8, 1 999 Letter from Airline Service Committee
2. Airline Service Year End fleview and Funding Information
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6,1999
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of Temporary Use Permit 99-198 for a
Circus to be Held April 12,1999, on the South Side of PUBLIC HEARING:
Ca lie Tampico, Between Avenida Bermudas and Desert
Club Drive. Applicant: La Quinta Lions Club
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
No funds have been allocated within the Fiscal Year 1998-1999 budget for this event. The
Applicant is requesting a maximum $1,900.00 $1,700 for soil stabilization, $100 for a
building inspection fee, and $100 for an encroachment permit) from General Fund Reserve
Account #101-000-300-290.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
This Temporary Use Permit is before the City Council as the applicant is requesting
financial assistance to reimburse expenses.
The La Quinta Lions Club, a nonprofit group, has applied for a Temporary Use Permit to
hold a fund raising Culpepper and Merriweather Circus on April 12,1999 Attachment 1).
Two performances are proposed at 5:30 and 7:30 P.M. on property owned by Eddie
Nicholson located on the south side of Calle Tampico, between Avenida Bermudas and
Desert Club Drive, north of the alley. Setup will start the morning of April 12th, with
breakdown and cleanup on April j3th Major facilities will consist of a big top tent,
concession stand, animal department, and staff area Attachment 2). A designated public
parking area for approximately 70 cars is proposed for the west portion of the site. The
applicant hopes to have a maximum of 700 persons per performance.
The Lions Club is requesting use of the City-owned property on Avenida Bermudas, north
of Avenida Montezuma for additional public parking approximately 60 spaces) during the
performances. This requires a Public Works Department Encroachment Permit. They are
also requesting the City allocate funds to cover the cost of providing soil stabilization after
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the City provide three portable restrooms two regular and one handicap) from the
allocation given to the City by Waste Management. The Building and Safety Department
will charge a building inspection fee of $100, which the applicant is asking the City to pay
for as well.
Staff has transmitted this request to City Departments and applicable agencies for review
and comment and no negative comments have been received to date. Applicable
comments have been added as conditions of approval. The City Council has previously
approved requests from nonprofit groups for similar types of events La Quinta Arts
Foundation, Soap Box Derby, etc.).
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
Findings necessary to approve this request can be made, and are contained in the
attached Conditions of Approval.
Alternatives available to the City Council are:
1. Approve Temporary Use Permit 99-198 for a circus, subject to the attached
Findings and Conditions of Approval, designate a maximum $1,900.00 from General
Fund Reserve Account #101-000-300-290 to pay for soil stabilization after the
event, a building inspection fee and an encroachment permit to allow use of City-
owned land for parking; and authorize the use of three portable restrooms allocated
to the City by Waste Management; or,
2. Do not approve Temporary Use Permit 99-198 for a circus; or,
3. Continue the request and provide staff with alternative direction.
C mmuni Development Director
Attachments:
1. Letter of Request amended), received March 22,1999
4. SitePlan
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BUSINESS SESSION: 5
COUNCIURDA MEETING DATE: April 6,1999
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEMTITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of Adoption of Archaeological
Consultant Qualifications. Applicant: City of La PUBLIC HEARING:
Quinta
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council adopting the Archaeological Consultant
Qualifications as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission HPC).
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The City Council, at its February 2 1999 meeting, requested the Qualifications for
Archaeologists be returned to the Historic Preservation Commission for review in light of
comments submitted prior to the Council meeting Attachment 1). Two letters have been
received with comments on the draft qualifications see Attachment 2).
Staff reviewed the comments received and made certain revisions to the draft
qualifications. The HPC at its March 18,1999 meeting Attachment 3) recommended
approval of the revised qualifications. The qualifications were modified as follows:
1. Principal Investigator. Evaluation/Data Recovery Excavations: Add the following:
If this person is not certified and listed on the Register of Professional
Archaeologists ROPA) formerly Society of Professional Archaeologists SO PA)),
he/she will need to provide documentation that he/she meets the equivalent
educational and professional standards.
2. Crew Member: Minimum qualifications were deleted.
3 Traditional Cultural Property Expertise: Minimum qualifications were deleted. The
California Environmental Quality Act clearly defines the protocol to be followed if
Native American or other human remains are discovered.
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State-wide Historic Preservation Plan for California. prepared by the Office of Historic
Preservation Department of Parks and Recreation Resources Agency, December 1997.
The document offers some insight into the field of archaeology. By adopting qualifications
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for the
Principal Investigator, Evaluation/Data Recovery Excavations" and the California
Department of Transportation's CalTrans) standards with the exception of crew
members), the City would be implementing State-wide preservation goals and objectives
at the local level.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
The following options are available to the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council adopting the Archaeological Consultant
Qualifications as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission or;
2. Do not approve the Archaeological Consultant Qualifications; or,
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
orrnmuni Development Director
Attachments:
1. City Council Minutes for February 2, 1999 and HPC Minutes for January 20,1999
2. Letters from Jerry Schaefer and Michael Rodarte
3. HPC Minutes for March 18,1999
4. Forging a Future with a Past: Comprehensive State-wide Historic Preservation Plan
for California excerpts
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR:
IIEMIIILi STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of Approval of Project Plans, Specifications PUBLIC HEARING:
and Estimates for Various City Hall Improvements,
Project 99-03
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve project plans, specifications and estimates for Project 99-03, Various City
Hall Improvements, select a design and location for an art piece base, and authorize
staff to advertise the project and receive bids; and
Authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $4,000 from the Arts in Public
Places Fund, Account # 701-000-255-210, for the construction of a base on which
to place an art piece recently purchased by the City.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Total cost of the project is estimated to be $45,000. Funds in the amount of $41 000
have already been approved by the City Council as a result of the mid year budget
process and the approval of the Personnel/Risk Manager position. Staff is seeking
authorization for additional funds in the amount of $4,000 for the construction of a
platform on which to display the City's art piece, from the Art in Public Places
account, #701-000-255-210.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
Project 99-03 is comprised of three separate City Hall improvement projects,
combined for the purposes of obtaining a favorable bid, expediting the bidding
process and simplifying the administration of the contract. The three modules
contained in the project are as follows:
* Renovation of the existing lounge area in the eastern part of the administrative
wing into two offices to be occupied by the Personnel/Risk Manager and the
Management Assistant.
* Replacement of the small fixed glazed openings in private offices throughout
the City Hall with windows that open to provide natural ventilation.
* Replacing the flower beds in the courtyard with flatwork to match the existing
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platform for the art piece recently purchased by the City.
Specifications for the above are included as Attachment 1. Provided as Attachment
2 are three design options for the art platform as well as a picture of the artwork.
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council on the base design as well as where
the art piece should be located. Possible locations include the City Hall ocurtyard
area and the two landscaped areas immediately adjacent to the exterior entrance to
the Council Chambers.
Assuming authorization on April 6, 1 999, the following represents a tentative
schedule of how the project would proceed:
Authorization to receive bids April 6, 1 999
Advertise for bids April 7, 1999 to April 29,1999
Award of contract/Notice May 4, 1 999 to May 1 8, 1 999
to proceed
Construction May 18,1999 to July 18,1999
Project Acceptance August 3, 1 999
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatives for the City Council to consider:
1. Approve project plans, specifications and estimates for Project 99-03, Various
City Hall Improvements, select a design and location for an art piece base, and
authorize staff to advertise the project and receive bids; and
Authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $4,000 from the Arts in
Public Places Fund, Account # 701-000-255-210, for the construction of a
base on which to place an art piece recently purchased by the City; or
2. Do not approve project plans, specifications and estimates for Project 99-03,
Various City Hall Improvements, and do not authorize staff to advertise the
project and receive bids; or
3. Provide staff with an alternative direction.
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Attachment 1: Bid Specifications for Project 99-03
Attachment 2: Picture of Lizards" art piece and three base design options 0
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1 999 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of a Year 2000 Committee
PUBLIC HEARING:
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction on a Year 2000 Y2K) Committee for the City of La Quinta.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not known at this time.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
As a result of the Council's request for a possible Y2K Committee, staff conducted
a survey to research which cities have a Y2K Committee and what they are
accomplishing with their groups. The survey also requested that cities state
whether citizens are involved in their Y2K Committees. The survey was sent
statewide to all cities that are members of the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officer's CSMFO), via E-mail.
Twenty-two cities responded to the survey from the approximately 325 CSMFO E-
mail members. A summary of the survey results is included as Attachment 1. Of
the 22 organizations that responded to the Y2K Committee survey, three stated
that they currently have citizens involved in their Committees. Although most
cities currently do not have citizen participation, some have plans to include the
public at a later time.
The efforts of their Y2K committees vary from low priority to high priority,
depending on existing resources. Some of the more interesting Y2K activities
undertaken by cities to date include:
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2. Presentation of a Y2K Infomercial, documenting the City's action plan
for complying with Y2K.
3. A Y2K Town Hall meeting to inform the public and receive input.
City of La Quinta's Internal Efforts
City staff has been updating the Council on a monthly basis since December 1 998
on the City's Y2K efforts, which initially began in May 1 998. The six steps
involved in identifying the Y2K impact on City operations are: 1) Awareness, 2)
Assessment, 3) Re-mediation, 4) Validation/Testing, 5) Implementation, and 6) Re-
validation/Retesting. Attachment 2 includes a progress table listing the efforts to
date in each of these steps.
Areas under evaluation include:
Various software applications for heating and air conditioning
Telephone software and hardware
Traffic signals
Irrigation software
Drainage pumps
Civic Center alarm system
City computers' network
At this point, our evaluation has determined that the telephone software and
heating and air conditioning software may be impacted by Y2K, and will need
special consideration in the future.
City of La Quinta's External Efforts
The Building and Safety Department is working with other Coachella Valley cities'
emergency preparedness staff to develop a Y2K strategy. At this point, the group
is following the Y2K guidance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA).
Attachment 3 is from the FEMA Web Page and answers commonly asked questions
regarding Y2K.
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Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1. Continue with the City's current Y2K compliance efforts, including
consultant assessment; testing and implementation; or
2. Expand upon the City efforts by establishing a Y2K Committee, with or
without private/public participation; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
John M Falconer
Finance Director
Attachments.
1. Summary of Survey Results
2. Year 2000 Project Status Report
3. FEMA Web Page
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCIURDA MEETING DATE:
April 6, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of the City of Indio's request for the PUBLIC HEARING:
City of La Quinta to Co-Sponsor the East Valley
Independence Day Festival"
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City of Indio is requesting a donation of $5,000 for the City of La Quinta to be
represented as a co-sponsor of the ZEast Valley Independence Day Festival". If the
City Council approves this donation, it will be necessary to transfer funds from the
General Fund Reserve Account #101-000-300-290) to the Special Project
Contingency Account #101-251-663-000).
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The City of lndio is requesting that the City of La Quinta co-sponsor the third
annual East Valley Independence Day Festival" with a donation of $5,000
Attachment 1). The other co-sponsors include the Indo Youth Task Force, the
lndio Chamber of Commerce and the Coachella Valley Mexican-American Chamber
of Commerce.
This year, the Festival will be held at the Empire Polo Club, and will include a Why
I Love America" essay contest for 4th 8th graders, bands, a bake-off contest,
water games, a rock climber, a sports jumper, and a horseshoe/softball tournament.
The City of La Quinta's sponsorship would be used solely to pay for fireworks, and
La Quinta would be included in advertising in the Desert Sun, Que Nuevas, El
Informador, and at all Safe and Sane Fireworks booths.
Last year, the City of lndio requested $5,000 for the East Valley Independence Day
Festival. This request was discussed at the June 1 6, 1 998 City Council Meeting as
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participating for 1998.
In 1995, 1 996 and 1 997, the City of La Quinta participated financially by providing
$1,000 each year for Palm Desert's fireworks events. Last year, the City of Palm
Desert paid for the fireworks show without outside financial assistance as part of
their Anniversary celebration. City of Palm Desert staff have indicated that they will
be sending out letters to neighboring cities seeking funds to help cover the cost of
the fireworks for this year.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1. Approve a donation of $5,000 to co-sponsor the East Valley Independence
Day Festival; or
2. Do not approve a donation of $5,000 to co-sponsor the East Valley
Independence Day Festival; or
3. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Coyle,
City Manager's Office
Attachments: Letter from City of lndio dated February 26, 1 999
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BUSINESS SESSION:
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 1 999
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE:
STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of the Coachella Valley Mountains PUBLIC HEARING:
Conservancy Request to Support the Designation
of the Santa Rosa Mountains as a National
Monument
RECOMMENDATION:
As deemed appropriate by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW:
The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy has requested that the City Council
support the designation of the Santa Rosa Mountains as a National Monument and
authorize a letter to be sent in support of the proposed legislation. Correspondence
from the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy is included as Attachment 1 and
the proposed legislation is included as Attachment 2.
The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains are geologically the oldest and highest
part of the Peninsular Range that stretches nearly 1,000 miles from Palm Springs
south through Baja California. The desert slopes of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains contain a wealth of natural features including the dramatic San Jacinto
escarpment rising abruptly from the desert floor to an elevation of 10,802 feet, the
largest fan palm oasis in the country with more than 6,000 palm trees, and several
long and meandering canyons.
Although the lower elevations of the mountains were officially declared a National
Scenic Area in 1 990, this designation ends at the higher elevations of the national
forest boundary. The Bureau of Land Management BLM) manages the lower
elevations of the mountains, which are designated as the National Scenic Area, and
the U.S. Forest Service manages the national forest lands at the higher elevations.
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provides a relatively low level of conservation protection for Federal lands within its
boundaries, allowing ongoing mineral extraction to continue on BLM lands.
Designation of the area as a National Monument would allow the BLM to withdraw
its lands from mineral development. The BLM would retain responsibility for its
approximately 27,000 acres, and the Forest Service would retain responsibility for
its approximately 20,000 acres. Conservancy staff have indicated that non-BLM
and non-Forest Service lands would not be affected by the National Monument
designation.
Other Cities' Actions
The City of Rancho Mirage has adopted a resolution supporting the National
Monument designation. According to Rancho Mirage staff, other than the Ritz
Carlton golf course, there is not any remaining developable land adjacent to the
proposed National Monument area in Rancho Mirage.
The Cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells have agendized consideration of this
matter for their April 1St City Council meetings. An update on their actions will be
given at the City Council meeting. According to Palm Desert and Indian Wells staff,
there are not undeveloped lands adjacent to the proposed National Monument area
in their respective Cities.
The City of Cathedral City considered this issue at their last City Council meeting,
and continued it for further review. City of Cathedral City staff indicated that the
City Council was concerned that the National Monument designation may have an
adverse impact on ecotoursim by limiting or eliminating bike tours/trails and jeep
tours. In addition, the Agua Caliente Band of Indians has land within the City, and
expressed concern regarding the potential impact of the designation upon their
Tribal Land. Cathedral City staff subsequently met with the Tribal Council, and the
Council expressed concern regarding the potential limitation the designation may
have upon Tribal Lands in the Coachella Valley.
The City of Palm Springs staff indicated that this issue is not scheduled to appear
before their City Council at this time due to current litigation concerning
mountain/foothill areas. According to Palm Springs staff, there is developable land
adjacent to the proposed National Monument area in Palm Springs. There has been
discussion in Palm Springs regarding efforts to have all affected parties in Palm
Springs, including the business corrimunity and environmentalists, define and agree
upon the development boundaries and potential National Monument boundaries
within Palm Springs as a precursor to formal Council consideration of the matter.
City of lndio staff indicated that they had not received a request from the Coachella
Valley Mountains Conservancy to consider this issue.
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Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy staff indicate the advantages of National
Monument designation for the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains include:
Providing more stature to the mountains, thereby enhancing the BLM's chances
of continuing to attract Land and Water Conservation Fund appropriations for
acquisitions in the mountains. This increased stature could also help in
attracting grant, foundation, and State funds. Such funding would assist in
acquisition of land from willing sellers that could resolve key land use conflicts
between development interests and conservation concerns.
* Obtaining Congressional designation for the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains
enhances the ability to secure federal acquisition funds, and funding will be key
to the successful implementation of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan.
* Strengthening the area's appeal for ecotourism with a National Park on one side
of the Coachella Valley and a National Monument on the other side.
Potential concerns or disadvantages of a National Monument designation for the
Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains that have been discussed include:
* Comments related to the National Monument designation may be received on
future projects adjacent to the proposed designation area in La Quinta similar to
comments received on the Eagle Mountain Landfill project because of its
proximity to Joshua Tree National Park). There are a number of undeveloped
sites in La Quinta adjacent to the proposed National Monument area including
sites owned by the La Quinta Arts Foundation, KSL, Travertine, Saint Francis of
Assisi Church, City of La Quinta, Coachella Valley Water District, and U.S.
Homes.
Additional buffers may be requested from future projects adjacent to the
proposed designation area in La Quinta. With the Travertine project, BLM/Fish &
Game conditioned the developer to dedicate a 200-foot buffer around the
Martinez Slide during the project approval process. Prior to submitting the
project for approval, the developer had purchased the piece of land containing
the Martinez Slide from the BLM in exchange for sites in the mountains, and felt
their responsibility for mitigation had been met.
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ing -> 11 Potential adverse impact on ecotourism by limiting or eliminating bike
tours/trails, jeep tours and hiking tours/trails.
Potential loss of local land use control.
Proposed Legislation
Sections 4(b) and 4(c) of the proposed legislation attempt to alleviate concerns
regarding the affect of the National Monument designation on land interests and
buffer zones.
Original language included in Section 4(b), Indian Reservation, State and Private
Lands and Interests Not Affected, of the proposed legislation indicates that the
establishment of the National Monument shall not affect any Indian Reservation,
State or privately owned lands or interests in lands." However, the legislation does
not specifically reference municipal or other publicly owned land as not being
affected. Alternative language was developed following concerns raised by the
Building Industry Association regarding the potential affect of the designation on
private property.
Additional local protection might be provided if local jurisdictions participated in the
process of establishing the National Monument boundaries, and if the legislation
included a reference that publicly owned land would not be affected by the
National Monument designation.
Section 4(c), Buffer Zones, of the proposed legislation states that Congress does
not intend for the designation of the National Monument... to lead to the creation
of protective perimeters or buffer zones around this National Monument."
Staff requested a copy of a map depicting the proposed National Monument
boundaries from the Mountains Conservancy. As of this writing, a copy of this map
has not been received. Staff has included a Resolution in support of the National
Monument Designation consistent with the Coachella Valley Mountains
Conservancy request for Council consideration. Conservancy staff have indicated
that they will be present at the Council meeting to answer any questions on this
issue.
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Alternatives available to the City Council include:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council supporting the designation of the
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains as a National Monument; or
2. Continue consideration of the designation pending provision of further
information and/or amendments to the proposed legislation enhancing
safeguards for municipal lands and authority; or
3. Do not support the designation of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
as a National Monument; or
4. Provide staff with alternative direction.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Weiss
Assistant City Manager
Attachments:
1. Memo Dated 2/23/99 and Letter Dated 3/1 6/99 from the Coachella Valley
Mountains Conservancy
2. Preliminary Draft of National Monument Legislation
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