2000 10 03 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
OCTOBER 3, 2000
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
2:00 p.m. by Mayor Pe~a.
PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pefia
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pe~a and Council Member Adolph abstained from participating in Item No. 3 as
they have consistently done in the past due to a potential conflict of interest.
1. Conference with labor negotiators Ski Harrison, Mark Weiss, and John Ruiz
regarding negotiations with La Quinta City Employees Association (LQCEA)
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.7 - Meet and Confer Process.
2. Conference with City's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions
of acquisition of ~eal property located on the southeast corner of Highway 111
and La Quinta Center Drive (APN 649-030-050). Property Owner/Negotiator:
Stamko Development Company.
3. Conference with legal counsel - pending litigation, Robert M. Ready and Helen
B. Ready V. City Council of City of La Quinta, Riverside Superior Court Case No.
INC018982 - Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to CIo~d'Session to and until the
hour of 3:00 p.m. "
3:00 P.M.
The City Council meeting reconvened with no decisions being made which require
reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act).
Mayor Pefia led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
City Manager Genovese requested Consent Item No. 9 be moved to Business Item
No. 8 and Business Item No. 3 be removed from the agenda.
Council Member Adolph requested Consent Item No. 2 be pulled for separate action
and taken up after Public Hearing Item No. 2.
Mayor Pe~a requested Consent Item No. 3 be pulled for separate action.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to move Consent Item
No. 9 to Business Item No. 8, pull Consent Item Nos. 2 and 3 for separate action, and
remove Business Item No. 3 from the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council
Minutes of September 19, 2000, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pe~a read a proclamation declaring October 2000 as "National Arts and
Humanities Month."
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 3, 2000.
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
MAP 29799, KSL LAND CORPORATION. (See separate action on Page 17)
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3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
29586, CENTURY CROWELL COMMUNITIES. (See separate action on Page 4.)
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
29421, KSL LAND CORPORATION. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-125)
5. APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TO ALLOW A PATIO
COVER ON THE FRONT OF A RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 78-039 CALLE
ESTADO. APPLICANT: EL RANCHITO RESTAURANT, DAVID AND ALMA
CETINA.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 28935, J.P.W.
CONSTRUCTION.
7. APPROVAL OF A JOINT USE AND IRREVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
IRRIGATION LINES ON JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA AND CVWD.
8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
29724, KSL DESERT RESORTS, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-126)
9. SEE BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 8.
10. APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TO REVISE THE ENTRY
AREA OF THE RESTAURANT TO THE WEST OF THE HOTEL LOBBY ENTRY
AREA LOCATED AT 49-499 EISENHOWER DRIVE WITHIN THE LA QUINTA
RESORT AND CLUB. APPLICANT: KSL DESERT RESORTS, INC.
11. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFETY
MANAGER AND THREE CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICERS TO ATTEND A
TRAINING CLASS GIVEN BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, INC. IN BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER
27-28, 2000.
12. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR A CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSIONER TO ATTEND THE CALAA CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 26-27,
2000, TO BE HELD IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.
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13. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO UTILIZE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON DECEMBER 6, 2000, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
14. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD
SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE SPORTS COMPLEX, PROJECT 2000-03.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item
Nos. 2, 3, and 9 and with Item Nos. 4 and 8 being approved by RESOLUTION
NOS. 2000-125 and 126.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Community Development Director
Herman stated in regard to Item No. 5 there will be eight feet between the
columns and the curb once the street improvements are completed.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-177.
Item No. 3
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt
Resolution No. 2000-127 as submitted granting conditional approval of a Final
Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 29586 - Century
Crowell Communities. Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSTAINING. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 2000-178.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Stewart Woodard spoke regarding Business Item No. 3 and urged Council to support
Ms. Reynold's efforts.
Elaine Reynolds, 49-294 Avenida Vista Bonita, of the La Quinta Arts Association,
stated the Association has removed their art from the Chamber of Commerce building
because they are not financially able to pay 80% of the utility/landscaping costs at this
time.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER .8.03, SECTION
8.03,020 (UNDERGROUND WIRES) OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance
No. 348 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 348
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.03, SECTION 8.03,020, SUBSECTION
120-7, OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
_ It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No.
348 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM WIDESPREAD WEATHER SERVICES,
INC. TO PROVIDE WEATHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY.
Management Analyst Wilson presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Wilson stated no potential location
has been identified at this time.
Mayor Pe~a suggested getting the Chamber's involvement to see if one of the
businesses would like to participate by having a web camera located on its
property and share the cost. He supported the idea of a web camera in
-- La Quinta and wished to have staff explore this issue further.
Council Member Perkins stated he would like for the City to have a more
accurate weather report.
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Council Member Henderson questioned the fees and suggested finding out if the
price is competitive.
Council Member Sniff suggested referring it back to staff for additional
information.
Mayor Pe~a agreed and suggested inviting Mr. Potter to answer any technical
questions Council may have.
Valerie Smith, of La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, supported the idea and
stated she felt the visual aspect is important.
Council concurred to refer this matter back to staff to obtain additional
information.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE LA QUINTA ARTS ASSOCIATION
FOR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM APPLICATION.
City Manager Genovese requested this matter be tabled (see Confirmation of
Agenda).
MOTION It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to table
consideration of a request from the La Quinta Arts Association regarding a
Commercial Property Improvement Application.
Council Member Adolph noted the Association would be required to obtain the
City's permission before doing these improvements and suggested the City
consider doing the improvements if it wants the facility improved.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-179.
4. CONSIDERATION OF LOCATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF OBELISKS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 OBELISK PROGRAM.
Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report.
Council Member Henderson supported staying with the 7' high obelisks because
she felt the 5' high obelisks would be too small.
Council Member Perkins agreed.
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Council Member Henderson distributed maps with suggested locations for the
obelisks as follows: 13 in the Westward Ho area, 4 in the Saguaro/
Bottlebrush/Sagebrush area, and 1 each at the Bear Creek Bike Path and Cove
Oasis Trailhead. She also noted that Mr. Urbon is looking at using a new
illumination material.
Mayor Pe~a stated he felt the 18-hole putting course concept in The Village
might also be an appropriate place to use 5' high obelisks.
Council Member Perkins agreed and suggested additional funding be considered
for those obelisks.
Council Member Henderson noted there will be additional costs for retooling a
mold for 5' high obelisks. She also suggested a third alternative of installing
obelisks in the Cove along Eisenhower Drive but noted 26 would be needed to
do both sides of the street.
Council Member Sniff supported Council Member Henderson's first suggestion
and noted additional funding would be needed for 19 obelisks. He also
suggested the other alternatives be dealt with at a later date.
Council Member Henderson liked the idea of putting obelisks in The Village but
noted it might be good to step back and see if they will fit in with what is going
on there.
Mayor Pe~a agreed with looking at The Village alternative at a later date.
Council Member Adolph commented on some of the current obelisks being in
dirt lots which he felt causes them to lose credibility, and asked if the proposed
locations are improved lots.
Council Member Henderson was not sure but noted the Westward Ho area is
fairly-well built out.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to 1 ) approve the
locations for the obelisk program as detailed on Council Member Henderson's
map (13 in Westward Ho area, 4 in Saguaro/Sagebrush/Bottlebrush area, and
1 each at the Bear Creek Bike Path and Cove Oasis Trailhead); 2) appropriate
additional funds not to exceed ~25,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund; 3)
waive the bidding procedures and select Peter Urbon as a sole source contract
for the obelisks; and 4) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for
the procurement of nineteen 7' high obelisks upon approval of the contract
wording by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER
NO. 2000-180.
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5. CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE AND
DETOUR PLAN FOR JEFFERSON STREET FROM HIGHWAY 111 TO
AVENUE 48.
Public Works Director Vogt presented the staff report.
Council Member Perkins supported the street closure but voiced concern about
the street being closed during the last two weeks of December. He wished to
see at least one lane open in each direction during that period.
Council Member Adolph agreed and suggested the lanes on the existing bridge
be used during that period.
Mr. Vogt stated staff will discuss the issue with Granite Construction.
Council Member Sniff noted the importance of maintaining access in and out of
the RV Park and mobile home park on Jefferson Street.
Council Member Perkins suggested signs be posted regarding the upcoming
closure as well as advance directional signs during construction.
Mr. Vogt confirmed advance directional signs would be part of the phasing plan,
and added the City of Indio will be considering approval of the street closure
tomorrow evening.
Doug Yavanian, of KSL, urged Council to support the request to expedite
completion of the project, and suggested TV stations be utilized to get the word
out to the public about the street closure.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve a
temporary street closure and detour plan for Jefferson Street from Highway 111
to Avenue 48 beginning October 9, 2000, and ending on or before December
31, 2000, and direct staff to work with Granite Construction to provide street
access during the last two weeks of December if possible. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-181.
Council Member Adolph thanked staff and the contractor for their expeditious
installation of stop signs at Jefferson Street and Avenue 52.
Richard Boudreau, 51-955 Avenida Diaz, of The Cliff House Restaurant, spoke
regarding the need for a sidewalk on the north side of Highway 111 between The Cliff
House Restaurant and the Point Happy project.
Council Member Adolph agreed a sidewalk is needed to provide safe access.
Council concurred and referred the matter to staff.
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6. CONSIDERATION OF SUBMITTING A LETTER TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF PARKS AND RECREATION CONCERNING THE MT. SAN JACINTO STATE
PARK GENERAL PLAN AND THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY.
There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve
submitting a letter to the California Department of Parks and Recreation
concerning Mt. San Jacinto State Park General Plan and the Palm Springs Aerial
Tramway and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-182.
7. CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN CVAG JURISDICTIONS AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES RELATED TO
INTERIM SOLUTIONS FOR FRINGE-TOED LIZARD PERMITS.
Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Assistant city Attorney Ramirez stated
the MOU envisions that the cities will potentially be responsible for up to
92 million and it's conceivable repayment will be difficult to achieve.
City Manager Genovese noted the 92 million is not likely to be made up during
the two-year period but noted the MOU indicates that the cities' general funds
will not be obligated to make up the difference. He added it was clarified at
CVAG's Executive Committee that there is no mechanism in place to make up
the shortfall. That a burden will exist for repaying TUMF fees, if they are used,
and no developable land is available to make up the difference. He noted,
however, that it could hinder development in La Quinta if the City does not sign
the MOU and recommended moving forward with the MOU since it provides
assurance that the City's General Fund will not be obligated.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Herman confirmed the MOU will not be
implemented until CVAG receives letters from the wildlife agencies.
Mayor Pe~a reported the City voted against the MOU at the CVAG meeting
because of the unresolved language issues but supported moving forward and
resolving the issues as they occur by amending the MOU.
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Mr. Genovese suggested, when the MOU is transmitted to other agencies,
language be included that outlines the City's reliance on the interpretation from
CVAG's legal counsel as to the use and repayment of TUMF Funds.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Genovese stated there's no
language included dealing with how a shortfall would be split between the
jurisdictions. He noted the City's undevelopable land contribution equals
approximately $90,000.
Mayor Pe~a reported Palm Springs is the only other city that voiced concern at
CVAG and that they voted for the MOU. He understood Coachella has voted
not to adopt the MOU.
Council Member Henderson supported moving forward with the MOU.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to 1) authorize
the execution of a MOU between CVAG jurisdictions and wildlife agencies
related to interim solutions for Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Permit as
submitted, 2) direct staff to agendize a resolution reinstating the 9600 per
disturbed acre Fringe-Toed Lizard Fee, and 3) indicate in a transmittal letter the
City's reliance on the legal opinion of CVAG legal counsel regarding the use of
TUMF in connection with the MOU. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 2000-183.
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO
OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE STREET
AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS.
There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
City Manager Genovese referenced a memorandum distributed to Council and
advised an appropriation of funds is not needed at this time.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to 1) add the Dune
Palms Road Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project to the Fiscal Year
2000/2001 Capital Improvement Program; 2) authorize staff to combine the
following projects and their respective budgets into a single combined Citywide
Street and Sidewalk Improvement Project: Avenue 50 Low Water Crossing
Interim Improvement - City Project No. 2000-04, Sagebrush Drive Sidewalk
Improvement - City Project No. 2000-08, Street and Sidewalk Improvements on
Dune Palms Road City Project No. (unassigned), and Washington Street
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Sidewalk Improvement - City Project No. (unassigned); 3) authorize staff to
distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of plans,
specifications, and engineer's estimates for the combined Citywide Street and
Sidewalk Improvements; and 4) approve the Consultant Selection Committee.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-184.
STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
All reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
3-A. UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR.
City Clerk Greek announced a Groundbreaking Ceremony to be held October 6
at 4:00 p.m. for the Sagebrush/Bottlebrush/Saguaro improvements.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING MODEL VALLEY-WIDE MASSAGE ORDINANCE AND
PROPOSED FACILITY PROGRAM AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF ANIMAL
CAMPUS.
Council Member Adolph asked for Council's input to take back to CVAG
regarding a model valley-wide massage ordinance and a design concept for the
proposed animal campus.
Massa.qe Ordinance
Mayor Pe~a stated he generally supports the concept of a valley-wide massage
ordinance but wished to have the City Attorney and Police Department review
the ordinance and provide comments back to Council.
Council Member Adolph advised that businesses will still need to obtain
individual City business licenses.
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Council Member Perkins stated he felt the proposed ordinance is complicated
and not clearly written.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Building & Safety Director Hartung
advised the proposed ordinance is more restrictive than the City's existing
ordinance.
Council Member Sniff questioned how and who would enforce the ordinance.
Mayor Pe~a noted massage businesses have been working with CVAG on this
ordinance in an effort to legitimize the business.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Hartung explained under the
proposed ordinance, once a massage business has gone through the permit
process in any of the participating cities (showing proof of training,
fingerprinting, background check, and doctor's medical test results), the other
cities will recognize the valley-wide permit and issue them an individual city
business license.
Council Member Henderson supported the idea of having a valley-wide
ordinance and noted each city will be responsible for enforcing it.
After a brief discussion, Council concurred to refer the proposed ordinance to
the City Attorney and Police Department for their comments and direct Council
Member Adolph to encourage CVAG to continue working on the issue.
Animal Campus
Council Member Adolph stated CVAG is looking at property north of
Interstate 10 near Bob Hope Drive for a valley-wide animal campus and wishes
to know if the cities would be willing to share the costs. He advised they are
not asking for a dollar commitment at this time and that the estimated cost for
the facility, not including land, is $3 million. He added their intent is to provide
a facility large enough so healthy animals do not have to be put to sleep.
Council Member Sniff stated they have also discussed the possibility of forming
a JPA and are proposing a contract with WLC Architects for $14,500 to design
an animal shelter similar to the one in Moreno Valley. He wished to have more
information as to maintenance and operation costs as well as street
improvement costs that may be needed,
Council Member Perkins voiced concern about increased transportation costs
and staff time in taking animals to the proposed site,
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Council Member Adolph advised the Indio facility would continue to be used as
a drop-off by animal control officers and healthy animals would later be
transferred to the central location.
City Manager Genovese advised CVAG's Technical Advisory Committee has
discussed the possible need of two facilities instead of one central facility and
has asked CVAG to look at transportation costs. In addition, an animal adoption
program has been discussed and he noted La Quinta already has a successful
adoption program in place.
Robert Tyler, 44-215 Viiieta Drive, noted one of the problems is finding the
owners of stray pets and suggested giving a dog license discount for pets that
have the new identification chip injected.
Council concurred to direct Council Member Adolph to indicate to CVAG that
while La Quinta supports the animal campus "in concept," it needs
substantially more information and is not willing to make any commitments at
this time.
2. DISCUSSION OF WASHINGTON STREET SPEED LIMITS.
Council Member Adolph noted the speed limit going north on Washington Street
between Miles Avenue and Fred Waring Drive is 50 mph and the speed limit
going south is 55 mph. He suggested directing staff to work with Indian Wells
staff to work out a consistent speed limit.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Public Works Director Vogt stated the
speed survey conducted in 1998 showed the 85th percentile speed at 58 mph
and the consultant recommended rounding the speed limit down to 50 mph
because of the residential area on the east side of Washington Street.
Council Member Henderson stated she would not support increasing the speed
limit.
Council Member Perkins noted 50 mph is not enforceable if it's not a realistic
speed limit for the area.
Sergeant Ammons, of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, stated the
-- officers have lost several citations in court when the posted speed limit is less
than 5 mph of the 85th percentlie. He felt the posted speed limits would be
defensible in court because it is a divided street and there is residential on one
side.
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Council concurred to direct staff to work with Indian Wells staff to explore the
viability of making the speed limits consistent in both directions.
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AND CHANGE OF ZONE FROM TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN ALLOWING UP TO 178
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED AND ATTACHED DWELLINGS ON 73 ACRES,
AND APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBDIVIDING 73 ACRES INTO
172 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS FOR A PROJECT TO BE
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND
AVENUE 50. APPLICANT: RJT HOMES, LLC.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:03 p.m.
Mayor Pe~a noted staff has requested this item be continued.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to continue the
public hearing on applications for a General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone,
Specific Plan, and Tentative Tract Map by RJT Homes to November 21,2000.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-185.
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2, PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY
CERTIFIED PGA WEST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AMEND THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT (GPA 2000-070) FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, ZONE CHANGE
(CZ 2000-095) FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, MODIFY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND LAND USE ALTERNATIVES (SP 83-002, AMENDMENT #4),
AND APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION (TTM 29878) OF 212 ACRES INTO 50
RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND MISCELLANEOUS LOTS ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF AVENUE 54 AND PGA BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: KSL LAND
HOLDINGS, INC.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:09 p.m.
Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report and
reviewed the requested changes on the tract map.
Chevis Hosea, 55-920 PGA Boulevard, of KSL Land Corporation, spoke
regarding the need for a golf cart lane to provide homeowners access to the
courses at PGA West and urged Council to support the proposed applications.
Robert Foulk, 57-540 Interlachen, President of PGA West Master Association,
stated the Association's security concerns have been resolved and they support
the development.
There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED at 7:11 p.m.
In response to Council Member Perkins, Mr. Herman confirmed the closest
commercial project is at Avenue 52.
Council Member Adolph noted one resident has written a letter voicing
disappointment with the zone change. However, he felt the zone change was
best for the community and congratulated KSL and the homeowners association
for resolving the security concerns.
Council concurred.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AN ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT 83-009 PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-070,
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 AMENDMENT #4, CHANGE OF ZONE 2000-095, AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29878.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2000-128 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-070 TO
MODIFY THE LAND USE ELEMENT FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) WITHIN PGA WEST (KSL LAND
HOLDINGS INC.)
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2000-129 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance
No, 349 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 349
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGE OF ZONE 2000-095 FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR 22 ACRES LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PGA BOULEVARD AND AVENUE 54 WITHIN
PGA WEST (KSL LAND HOLDINGS INC.)
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to introduce Ordinance No. 349
on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 AMENDMENT #4 REVISING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, REDUCING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CHANGING
PLANNING AREAS, AND LAND USE CHANGE FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR 22 ACRES (PGA
WEST) (KSL LAND HOLDINGS INC.)
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2000-130 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-131
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 22.21 ACRES INTO 60
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, CLUBHOUSE LOT, WELL LOT, AND VARIOUS
COMMON LOTS ON PRIVATE STREETS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF AVENUE 54 AND PGA BOULEVARD WITHIN PGA WEST
(TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29878 - KSL LAND HOLDINGS INC.)
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2000-131 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR .......... continued
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
MAP 29799, KSL LAND CORPORATION.
(This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action - see
Confirmation of Agenda.)
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution
No. 2000-132 granting conditional approval of a Final Map and Subdivision
Improvement Agreement for Parcel 29799 - KSL Land Corporation. Motion
carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-186.
City Council Minutes 18 October 3, 2000
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph
to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California