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2000 11 07 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 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 Pe~a ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT Melvin Robey, 53-400 Eisenhower Drive, questioned the need to expand the Eisenhower Park and stated he felt the current size is adequate. He also spoke abodt the need to repair a hole in the block wall and the danger of children climbing on the wall and attached building. He was concerned a park expansion up to his property line would decrease the value of his property. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Jenson noted a correction to the Assessor's Parcel Number in Item No. 2. 1. Conference with labor negotiators Ski Harrison, Mark Weiss, and John Ruiz regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Meet and Confer Process. 2. Conference with the City's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition of real property located on the southeast corner of Highway 111 and La Quinta Center Drive (APN 649-030-050 649-030-057). Property Owner/Negotiator: Stamko. 3. Conference with the City's real property negotiator, Mark Weiss, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition of City right-of-way located on the north side of Highway 111 from Adams Street to La Quinta Drive. Property Owner/Negotiator: Woodpark Development and CalTrans. 4. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) pending litigation, City of La Quinta v. Baden, Case No. INC014012. Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 3:00 p.m. City Council Minutes 2 November 7, 2000 3:00 P.M. The City Council meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act). Mayor Pe~a led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS - None WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 1. LETTER FROM COACHELLA VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE. Council concurred to direct staff to agendize the request for November 21, 2000. 2. LETTER FROM COAST CONCERT MANAGEMENT REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO OFFER A SERIES OF MUSICAL EVENTS IN LA QUINTA. Council Member Henderson voiced concern about having an outdoor event in December, After a brief discussion, Council concurred to direct staff to contact Mr. Langer about the possibility of the City participating in a musical event for the birthday/community picnic event in May or the Civic Center Campus grand opening. City Council Minutes 3 November 7, 2000 3. LETTER FROM DESERT SAMARITANS FOR THE ELDERLY REGARDING THE "GOOD SAMARITAN OF THE YEAR AWARD" DINNER ON NOVEMBER 19, 2000. A brief discussion ensued wherein Council Members expressed their appreciation for the award recipients but stated they would not be able to attend the dinner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the City Council Minutes of October 17, 2000, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2000. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEND A NEW LAW AND ELECTION SEMINAR PRESENTED BY THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 6-8, 2000. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, RECREATION SUPERVISOR, AND ONE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 14-17, 2001. 4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29800, NORMAN ESTATES, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-140) 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PASSES TO THE SKINS GAME TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 24-26, 2000. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-141) 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING COST-OF-LIVING AND BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2000/01, 2001/02, AND 2002/03. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-142) City Council Minutes 4 November 7, 2000 7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF LA QUINTA. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-143) 8. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ART PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PETER LADOCHY FOR THE CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS ARTWORK. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF MIRAFLORES WELL SITE IMPROVEMENTS. 10. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOLMES AND NARVER, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT PROJECT NO. 98-09, WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE WIDENING. 11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29623, JIM DAN D., UUC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-144) 12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 29624, JIM DAN D., UUC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-145) 13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DECLARING INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF AVENUE 53 EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET. APPLICANT: COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-146) 14. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING .THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 95-1 OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. (RESOLUTION NO. 2000-147) 15. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PERMIT A MOBILE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTION PROGRAM AT THE LA QUINTA CORPORATE YARD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2000, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. 16. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDS FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - LA QUINTA UNIT. City Council Minutes 5 November 7, 2000 17. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF AN ART PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH NAVARRETE STUDIO TO PROVIDE AN ARTISTIC BRIDGE RAIL DESIGN FOR THE BRIDGE OVER THE ALL-AMERICAN CANAL TO BE RECONSTRUCTED WITH THE JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 99-05. 18. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TO ATTEND THE "NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL ASSOCIATION TRAINING ACADEMY, LEVEL I1" GIVEN BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF LAW-EXTENSION DIVISION UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA, TO BE HELD IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 2, 2001. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2000-140 through 2000-147 respectively. Council Member Henderson suggested the hazardous waste collection site (Item No. 15) be posted and reminder notices of the collection date be mailed to residents. Mayor Pe~a suggested Waste Management of the Desert may have a banner they can post. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-192. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT REQUESTS. Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report and Council proceeded to take up the grant requests. La Quinta Hi.qh School Air Force Junior ROTC Program: Major Ken Sandgren, 79-255 Westward Ho Drive, representing La Quinta High School Air Force Junior ROTC Program, gave a brief presentation on the program and stated the grant funds are needed to purchase fatigue uniforms for the cadets. City Council Minutes 6 November 7, 2000 In response to Mayor Pe~a, Major Sahdgren advised they receive 95,000 from the Air Force for dress uniforms and they conduct fundraisers to pay for transportation costs. Council Member Adolph asked if Major Sandgren was aware the City provides grant funds through the High School to eliminate various school programs coming directly to the City for funding. Major Sandgren responded yes but advised their organization is unique from other organizations at the High School. In response to Council Member Henderson, Major Sandgren stated each cadet is asked to contribute 950 for the program which is used for the annual dining- in ceremony and field trip costs. The funds received from the Air Force are used to replace dress uniforms and miscellaneous dress items that cannot be returned and used by new cadets the next year. Council Member Sniff supported the funding request. Council Member Perkins agreed. La Quinta High School Band Boosters Yotanda Nieve$, representing La Quinta High School Band Boosters, encouraged the City to join in partnership with them by approving grant funds to help with the band's transportation costs. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Ms. Nieves confirmed some of the funding will be used to place the City logo on the band trailer. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Nieves stated funds from the school have been used to purchase/replace drums and miscellaneous band instruments. As for bus transportation, she advised they have to use the School District's buses because of the driver's union MOU. Council Member Sniff stated he felt the funding request is reasonable and wished to support it. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Horvitz advised funding requests for 92,500 and up require matching funds per the criteria set by Council. City Council Minutes 7 November 7, 2000 The Living Desert Council concurred to support The Living Desert's funding request of 91,000. Tuskeegee Airmen Mural Foundation Council Member Henderson stated she could not support the requested amount of 910,000. Mayor Pe~a suggested 91,000. Council concurred. Community Blood Bank Center Mayor Pe~a noted Council has received an addendum to the staff report for the Community Blood Bank Center. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Perkins to approve the following Community Services Grant requests/amounts from the Special Projects Contingency Account: La Quinta High School Air Force Junior ROTC Program - 92,499; La Quinta High School Band Boosters - 92,499; The Living Desert - 91,000; Tuskeegee Airmen Mural Foundation - 91,000; and The Community Blood Bank Center - 91,000. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-193. 2. CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER THE CITY SHOULD JOIN IN AMICUS BRIEFS IN THE FOLLOWING LAWSUITS: 2.1 ALAMEDA BOOKS, INC. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, NO. 98-56200 (9TH CIRCUIT JULY 27, 2000). 2.2 YOUNG V. CITY OF SIMI VALLEY 216 F.3d 807 (9TH CIRCUIT JUNE 20, 2000). 2.3 LIM V. CITY OF LONG BEACH 217 F.3d 1050 (9TH CIRCUIT 2000). 2.4 EASTMAN KODAK CO. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V. CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN FRANCISCO SUPERIOR CASE NOS. A09110 & A091914. There were no changes to the staff report as submitted and on file in the City Clerk's Office. City Council Minutes 8 November 7, 2000 Council Member Henderson referenced an additional letter received on scope of program EIR requirements tested in a redevelopment case for Mammoth Lakes which she wished to support. City Attorney Jenson advised she could bring it back for Council's consideration. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Jenson advised the League of California Cities has recommended the cities join in the Eastman Kodak/General Motors v. City of San Francisco amicus brief. Although the issue does not directly impact La Quinta at this time she recommended the City add its name to the brief. Council Member Henderson pointed out continual challenges are being made to the way cities do business. She felt it's important for the City to pay attention to all of the legislative issues because they may eventually affect the City. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to authorize the City to join in the amici curiae brief in support of 1) City of Los Angeles in Alameda Books, Inc., v. City of Los Angeles, No. 98-56200 (Bth Circuit July 27, 2000); 2) City of Simi Valley in Young v. City of Simi Valley, 216F.3d 807 (Bth Circuit June 20, 2000); 3) City of Long Beach in Lira v. City of Long Beach, 217 F.3d 1050 (Bth Circuit 2000); and 4) City and County of San Francisco in Eastman Kodak Company and General Motors Corp. v. City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco County Superior Court, Case Nos. A091910 and A091914. In response to Council Member Henderson, Ms. Jenson stated the El Monte case does not require action by the City and as for the JPA/voting issue, she will provide Council with a copy of the State Attorney General's opinion when it comes out. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-194. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESPONSE TO THE PROPOSED ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ON THE BIG HORN SHEEP CRITICAL HABITAT RECOVERY PLAN. Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report and stated the deadline for responding to the analysis is November 20, 2000. City Council Minutes 9 November 7, 2000 City Attorney Jenson stated she felt the Economic Analysis is woefully inadequate and recommended a letter be sent under the Mayor's signature detailing the City's problems with the analysis. Mayor Pe~a suggested the letter be signed by the entire Council. Council agreed. Council Member Henderson referred to the analysis' proposed "social benefit" to residents and questioned the reference to "245,000 acres of steep mountains" on Page 9. Ms. Jenson stated she had not seen the "steep mountain" reference previously used in that manner in the Critical Habitat Recovery Plan. In response to Mayor Pe~a, Ms. Jenson confirmed residential development exists within the critical habitat boundary line and stated the justification Fish & Wildlife give is the need to follow quarter section lines. She said Fish & Wildlife state there will be text in the final draft stating "technically" those areas are not in the area. Council Member Sniff stated he felt the analysis is flawed, cursory, inadequate, and non-sensical and felt that language should be included in the City's response letter. Mayor Pe~a agreed with sending a strong letter signed by the Council and suggested an additional letter be sent by the Community Development Director. Council Member Henderson suggested copies of the letter be sent to other Coachella Valley cities. Council concurred. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to direct staff to prepare comments on the Draft Economic Analysis of Critical Habitat Designation for the Peninsula Bighorn Sheep and the letter be signed by the entire Council, and the City Manager to determine the need for any additional letters from various staff members. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2000-195. City Council Minutes 10 November 7, 2000 4. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 350 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM GOLF COURSE TO A LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (CHANGE OF ZONE 2000-097 - CHAPMAN GOLF DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C.) It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Ordinance No. 350 on second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS League of California Cities-Riverside Division -- Council Member Henderson reminded Council the League division meeting is November 13 in Rancho Mirage. SunLine Transit Agency -- Mayor Pe~a reported SunLine is hosting a meeting Wednesday on alternative fuels. All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 3-B. POSSIBLE DATES FOR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. After a brief discussion, Council concurred to schedule the Holiday Open House for December 7, 2000. City Manager Genovese stated KSL is also wishing to schedule their Civic Appreciation Luncheon. Council concurred on December 20, 2000, for the KSL luncheon. City Council Minutes 11 November 7, 2000 8. CLIFFHOUSE SIDEWALK REQUEST. Mayor Pe~a noted some significant issues are discussed in the department report and suggested a joint meeting with Mr. Boudreau and the Point Happy developer. Council concurred. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEM 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SCHOOL AD-HOC COMMITTEE. Council Member Henderson suggested once again the possibility of a Council/School District ad-hoc committee. She noted the idea originated with this Council and that representatives from Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Indio, and Rancho Mirage are meeting with the School District once or twice a year. She felt it's a mistake for the City not to meet informally with the School District. Mayor Pe~a agreed and also suggested having an ad-hoc committee with CVWD officials. Council concurred to direct staff to agendize both issues for November 21, 2000. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FAIR. Council Member Henderson suggested the possibility of allowing the Chamber of Commerce to use the Civic Center parking lot and courtyard for the December street fair. Council concurred and directed staff to talk to Chamber representatives. 3. CVAG'S HUMAN AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE. Council Member Adolph reported the committee will be working on a substance abuse prevention media campaign this year as well as the valley-wide model massage ordinance and animal campus. They also had a group before them recently that has produced a "Gambling Education for Teens' booklet for distribution. City Council Minutes 12 November 7, 2000 PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California