1984 03 20 CC"ZAY AGENDA
CITY *COUNCIL CITY OF IA QUINTA
A regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of La Quinta, California,
to be held at City Hall, 78-105 Calle
Estado, La Quinta, California.
March 20, 1984 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Invocation
B. FiaQ Sa1*tr
2.* a)Ii *
3. PUBLIC *1II:r'i
This is the time *t aside for citizens to. address the City Council on matters
relating to City business. When addressing the City Council, please state
your name and address. The proceedings of the Council meetings are recorded
on tape, and **ts of each person shall be limited to three 3) minutes.
4. * CON*ICATICNS
A. A o**' cation f* Alice Bailes regarding l* enforcement service.
5. *ENT BY COUNCIL M*dBERS
6. HEARGS
7. CONSENT CAL***DAR
A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular Meeting of March 6, 1984, and the
adjourned regular Meeting of March 15, 1984.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IA QUINTA, CALIF**IA, APP*VING
DE*S.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. P*POSED ORDINCE. AN OPDIN*CE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, C*LI*RNIA, AMENDING
THE: LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ENACTING A *CONFLICT OF *REST CODE.
1. Ordinance for adoption. *LL CALL)
B. Reconsideration of a request for an Extension of Time, Conditional Use
Case No.2394, a proposed 127 unit planned residential development located
at the northwest corner of 50Th Avenue and Adams Street alignment;
Charles Soffer, Applicant.
1. *tion for adoption.
C. Reconsideration of a request for an Extension of Time, Conditional Use
Case No.2395, a proposed 200 unit planned residential development located
at the *northeast corner of 50th Avenue and Washington Street;
Charles Soffer1 Applicant.
1. *tion for adoption.
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City Council
Mar* 20, 1984
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D. Request for an Extension of Time, Tentative Tract Map No. 14496 Revised,
Anden Corporation, Applicant.
1. Report from the Plaiiing Ccitrnission.
2. *tion for adoption.
E. Request for an Extension of Time, Tentative Tract Map No. 13640-Amended
No.2, M.B. Johnson Properties, Applicant.
1. Report from the Planning C*tiuission.
2.-Motionforadoption.
F. PEOPOS* Resolution. A RESOLUTION OF * CITY.*UNC* OF *
CITY OF LA QUINTA, * APPLYING
FOR FEDERAL BIDOD INSURANCE** As AJfl*RIZED BY * *I*AL *FLOOD INSURANCE?*NCE
ACT OF 1968.
1. Resolution for adoption.
G. Report from the City Manager regarding preparation of a La Quinta
General Plan. INF*P**TIONAL)
H. Report from the City Manager regarding a an Aeendr**nt to the SunLine
Transit Agency Joint Powers Transportation Agency Agreement*nent.
1. Motion for adoption.
I. Report from the City Manager regarding a Downtown Landscaping/Beautification
Program.
1. Motion for adoption.
J. Report from the C*riunity Safety Coordinator regarding Traffic Control
Facilities and Street Maintenance re*mendations. INFORM**TIc*L)
K. Report from the Catrr**ty Safety Coordinator regarding an Empty Lot Clean-up
Pi*ram. INFOR**I*L)
L. O*er.
9. ADJOUI***
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Riverside County Sheriff
La Quinta Office
At approximately three a.m. on March 5,
I was awakened by someone trying to
break in.
I dialed the 0 operator as I did not
know the sheriff's number, and was
too frightened to look in the directory.
The 0 operator immediately connected
me with the sheriff's department.
Within minutes they were on the scene.
It is reassuring to know that they
can respond so quickly.
I feel your service rates a gold star.
Thank you so much for your prompt
protection.
Alice B
A new resident in the community
MARCELLA PRESS
P.O. Box 1185
78-035 CaIle Estado
La Qti;nta, CA 92253
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"ZAY RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING DEMANDS.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, to approve demands as shown on the Demand
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APPROVED an* ADOP****ED *h-i**2*th * of*Mar'ch;Ll9a4*
MAYOR
ATTEST
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CITY ATTORNEY CITY *ANAGER
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"ZAY ORDINANCE No.
AN ORDI**CE OF THE CIT' *UNCIL OF ThE CITY OF LA *
C*LIEO*IA, AMEM)ING THE LA QUIN*A MUNICIPAL CODE,
ENACTING A CONFLICT*FLICT OF * CODE.
The city *uncil of the City of La Quinta, California, does ordain as
follows:
*pter 2.60 oonsisting of sections 2.60.010 2.60.120) is added to
Title 2 to read as follows:
Conflict-Of interest Code-
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Z.60.010 Title.
This*diaper shall be known as the Conflict of Interest Code of the Cty of
La Quinta.
2.60.020 Definitions.
The definitions contained in the Political Reform Act of 1974, regulations
of the Fair Political Practices Commission 2 Cal. Mm. Code Sections 18100, et.
seq.), and any *drents to the Act or regulations, are incorporated * refer-
ence into this Conflict of Interest Code.
2.60.030 Designated Employees.
The persons holding positions listed in the Appendix are designated
employees. It has been determined that these persons make or participate in
the making of decisions which may fore seeably have a material effect on
financial interests.
2.60.040 Disclosure Categories.
This code does not establish any disclosure obligation for those designated
employees who are also specified in Governr**nt Code Section 87200 if they are
designated in this Code in that same capacity or if the geographical jurisdic-
tion of this agency is the same as or is wholly included within the jurisdiction
in which those persons must report their financial interests pursuant to Article
2 of Chapter 7 of the Political Reform Act, Govermr'ent Code Sections 87200, et
*. 1/ Such persons are covered * this Code for disqualification purposes only.
With respect to all other designated erployees, the disclosure categories set
forth in the Appendix specify which kinds of financial interests are reportable.
1/ Designated employees who are required to file stater*ts of economic*nic interests
under any other agency's Conflict of Interest Code, or under Article 2 for a
different jurisdiction, may expand their statement of economic interest to cover
reportable interests in both jurisdictions, and file copies of this expanded
statement with both entities in lieu of filing separate and distinct statements,
provided that each copy of such expanded statement filed in place of an original
is signed and verified by the designated employee as if it were an original. See
Government Code Section 81004.
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"ZAY MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Mayor and *rr*ers of the City Council
From: Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: Mardi 20, 1984
Subject: *OM,I**ED CC*DITI*S OF APPPOV* FOR EXTE**SION OF TIME, Conditional Use
Case No.2394, a proposed 127 unit planned residential develo*xnent on 42
acres, located at the northeast corner of 50th Avenue and Adams Street
aligrin*nt; Charles Soffer fear, Applicant.
The following conditions will aca*r*lish the desires of the City Council relative
to the extension of time for Conditional Use Case No. 2394.
1. The expiration date of Conditional Use Case No. 2394 shall be extended twelve
12) months to October 21, 1985. The Applicant understands and agrees that
this is the final extension on this permit.
2. The Applicant understands and agrees that the conditional use plan, dated
February 22, 1980 Exhibit *A" of Conditional Use Case No. 2394), including the
design, improvements and standards contained herein, is no longer consistent
with current policies and standards; and that the future required application
for tentative tract map approval must be in accordance with standards and policies
in effect at the date of such tentative tract map application or approval.
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"ZAY MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Mayor and * of The City Council
From: Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: March 20, 1984
Subject: R*O*'IMFM)ED C*ITICNS OF AFPROV* FOR *XTENSI* OF TIME, Conditional Use
Case No. 2395, a proposed 200 unit planned residential develo**ent located
at The norTheast corner of Washington Street and Sagebrush Avenue; Charles
Soffer, Applicant
The following conditions will acc*nplish The desires of The City Council relative
to The extension of time for Conditional Use Case No.2395.
1. The expiration date of Conditional Use Case No. 2395 shall be extended twelve
12) monThs to October 21, 1985. The Applicant agrees and understands That
This is The final extension of tjine on This pe]rit.
2. The Applicant understands and agrees That The conditional use plan, dated
February 22, 1980 E*iibit A" of Conditional Use Case No. 2395). including
The design, improvements and standards contained herein, is no longer consistent
wiTh The current policies and standards; and That The future required applicat-
ion for tentative tract map approval must be in accordance wiTh The standards
and policies in effect at The date of such tentative tract map application or
approval.
APPhU*VED
TO CONTENT.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF
CITY MAN*AGER
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To; The Honorable Mayor and * of the City Council
From: The Planning Catrniss ion
Date March 20, 1984
Subject EET*SI(* OF TIME IN *HICH To FII A FINAL r* FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
* NO.14496, REVISED; *ANDEN *i**o*CORPORATION, APPLICANT
The Planning C*uiission respectfully requests the City Council to approve the
re*iest for an extension of tixne in which to file a final map for Tentative Tract
Map No. 14496, Revised, to * 20, 1984.
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Cha** and *r*bers of the Planning **ssion
Sandra L Bc*nner, Prin'c1*1 Planner
D*e Marchq3; 1984--------------------------------------------------------------
Subject EXTE**SI* OF TIME IN WHICH TO FIL** A FIN** * FOR *EATIVE *
* No.14496, Anden Oorporation, Applicant
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: The Planning Commission
Date: March 20, 1984
Subject: EXTENSION OF TIME IN WHICH TO FILE A FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 13640, AMENDED NO. 2; M.B. JOHNSON, APPLICANT
Tentative Tract Map No. 13640, Amended No. 2, Laguna de la Paz, was
approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on September 4,
1979. The Applicant obtained two one-year extensions of time in which
to file a final map, with the last extension due to expire as of
February 14, 1983.
On January 18, 1983, prior to the map's expiration date, the La Quinta
City Council approved the final map for Tract 13640-1, the first phase
of the project). The Applicant believed that the City Council also
reapproved the tentative tract map at that time, thereby making the
new expiration date January 18, 1985.
Jim Longtin reviewed the case and concluded that the City Council did
not reapprove Tentative Tract 13640 and that in his opinion the last
extension of time has expired. He stated that the city planning staff
had no objection to the processing of the extension of time and that
the City would not be at legal risk for approving the request.
At the Planning Commission hearing, the Applicant's representative
acknowledged that M. B. Johnson Company would assume the risk of going
forward with the extension of time, and that if the extension of time
were challenged, the Applicant would be required to file a new tentative
tract map on the project.
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the City Council to approve
the last extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 13640, Amended
No. 2, to August 14, 1984.
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G*TY COdi*C*L MEETING
OF_
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
To. The *norable *iaia* and *r*ers of the Planning Ccccission
*rom *andra L. Bonner, Prinaioal Planner
t*te * 13, 1984 *
Subject *Si* OF TIME IN *HI* TO FII** A FIN** * FOR TE**ATIVE TRACT
No. 13640, AME**DED No.2; M. B. Johnson, Applicant
REC*MENI:**TIC*
That the Planning *:itinjssion reo*nd to the City Council approval of an extension
of tin* for Tentative Tract Map No. 13640, 1*r*nded No.2, to August 14, 1984.
The Applicant is requesting an extension of tirr* in which to record the final map
for Tentative Tract Map No.13640, *ed No.2, Laguna de la Paz). The project
first received approval by Riverside County Board of Supervisors on August 14, 1979.*.
The Applicant has recorded three 3) of the eleven 11) phases of the project.
Four 4) additional phases are currently in plan ch* with the City Engineer.
The request is consistent with the Di*cipal Land Division Ordinance, which allows
the City to approve a on*year extension of time. It is also in *liance with
State law which p*ovides for five years fran date of original approval to file a
final subdivision map.
Findings
1. The Applicant has made substantial progress in complying with the requir*rents
of approval necessary to file the final subdivision maps.
2. The request is in c*liance with the Municipal Land Division Ordinance and
State law.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPLYING FOR FEDERAL FLOOD
INSURANCE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL FLOOD
INSURANCE ACT OF 1968.
WHEREAS, certain areas of La Quinta are subject to periodic
flooding, mudslides i.e. mudflows), or flood-related erosion,
causing serious damages to properties within these areas; and
WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of Federally sub-
*--iaized *1oo* i,nsur*--flce *s * *he Nation*l Flood*
Insuran6e*A&t of l9*8;*and *:
WHEREAS,*it is the intent of this Qity.Council-to:re-quire *
the rec9gnition and evaluation of flood, mudslide i.e.,--mudflow),
or flood-related erosion hazards in all official acion* rel-ating
to land use in areas having these*hazards; and
WHEREAS, this body has the legal authority to adopt land use
and control measures to reduce future flood losses pursuant to
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council does
hereby enact as follows:
1. Assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it will enact
as necessary, and maintain in force in those areas having flood,
mudslide i.e., mudflow) or flood-related erosion hazards,
adequate land use and control measures with effective enforcement
provisions consistent with the Criteria set forth in Section 1910
of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations; and
2. Vests the City of La Quinta with the responsibility, authority,
and means to:
a) Assist the Administrator, at his request, in his delineation
of the limits of the area having special flood, mudslide
i.e., mudflow), or flood-related erosion areas.
b) Provide such information as the Administrator may request
concerning present uses and occupancy of the flood plain,
mudslide i.e., mudflow) or flood-related erosion areas.
c) Cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies and private
firms which undertake to study, survey, map, and identify
flood plain, mudslide i.e., mudflow), or flood-related erosion
areas, and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect
to management of adjoining flood plain, mudslide i.e., mudflow),
and/or flood-related erosion areas in order to prevent aqqrava-
tion of existinq hazards.
d) Submit on the anniversary date of the community's initial
eligibility an annual report to the Administration
progress made during the past year within the co
the development and implementation of flood plai
measures.
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager
Date: March 15, 1984
Subject: Preparation of the La Quinta General Plan
The accompanying report from Lawrence Stevens, our new Planning
Director, indicates his recommendation regarding procedure for
the preparation of our General Plan. Because of the reasons
which he has presented, and in the light of the experience of
other small cities, I agree with the recommendation to use a
consulting firm.
There will be full opportunity for Planning Commission and Council
input during the process of Plan preparation. Also, our own staff
can devote their time to current projects and participation with
the others involved in the preparation of a Downtown Development
Plan.
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager
Date: March 16, 1984
Subject: Amendment to the Sunline Transit Agency JPA
The accompanying Joint Powers Agreement amendment provides for
full membership by the City of La Quinta and the City of
Cathedral city on the Sunline Transit Agency.
Until now, our representative has not been a voting member of
the Board of Directors. With approval of this amendment by
all cities, our representative will have full voting privileges.
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"ZAY* * MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From; Frank M. Usher, City Manager
Date: March 16, 1984
Subject: Downtown Landscaping/Beautification
The following plan for landscaping and beautification of the down-
town portion of La Quinta has been developed.
1. Southern California Water Company will place water meters
at the ends of Calle Estado and Avenida La Fonda and in
the three 3) triangular islands along Avenida Bermudas at
the intersections of Calle Cadiz, Calle Barcelona and
Calle Amigo.
This can be done at no cost to the City, or the City can
pay Southern California Water Company's standard rate of
$300 per meter $2,100)
2. A landscape contractor will be hired to install waterlines
in the paved areas between the islands on Calle Estado and
Avenida La Fonda.
Approximately 584 linear feet of waterline will be installed,
at an estimated cost of $3,000.
3. A landscape contractor will be hired to install sprinklers
and plant trees and lawn in the islands, similar to the
present landscaping in the island in front of the La Quinta
Art Center. Bermuda grass is already established in the
islands, which would create maintenance problems if we
choose to plant the islands in another manner, such as
desert landscape or shrubs and flowers.
A maintenance contract will be let to an independent
contractor for monthly maintenance of islands.
An estimate of the cost of these two items will be provided
to staff on Monday, March 19.
4. The City Engineer is preparing plans and specifications for
street repairs between the islands on Avenida La Fonda and
Calle Estado. Plans for slurry seal of the remainder of
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Douglas Brown, Community Safety Coordinator
Date: March 7, 1984
Subject: TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITIES/STREET MAINTENANCE SPECIAL REPORT
On the list of goals and objectives established by the
City Council on January 19, 1984, Item # 7 had to do with a
report on Street Maintenance. The primary due date for that
report was set for 2-21-84. The revised date was then reset
for 3-6-84 which was approved by the City Council.
I would like to call to the attention of the City Council
that all of the data required in such a report on Street Main-
tenance was included in the Special Report by the Traffic
Safety Committee dated March 1, 1984.
Particularly I would like to call to your attention
items relating to street maintenance projects and work that
were discussed in detail on pages 3,4,5,6,7, and 8 of the
Traffic Safety Committee report.The items mentioned on those
pages should adequately provide you with comprehensive data
on street maintenance.
I regret that I did not inform the City Council that it
was my intention to combine the data requested by you for the
Goals and Objectives, Items # 7 Street Maintenance) and Item
# 2 Traffic Control Facilities) into the overall report from
the Traffic Safety Committee since all of these items are very
closely related. I also felt that the information could better
be covered in one report that three separate ones, thus saving
staff time and extra work.
If it is your pleasure to receive separate reports on
each of these items I would be happy to excerpt the data from
the Traffic Safety Committee report and re- present it in
individual and separate formats. However, to do so would
require additional staff time and another request for an
extension of time.
Respectfully submitted,
Douglas A. Brown
Community Safety Coordinator
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*iAT HAS BEE*N *NE?
Traffic safety in La QQiflta has fallen under the duties of the
Community Safety Coordinator. originally, any traffic related matters
were telephoned in to the Riverside County Roads Department who would
take care of such matters for a charge. Potholes, downed stop signs,
damaged delineators, roadside grading, etc. were all done at our request
by the RCRD.
The probl* encountered under this method were primarily that
unless the matter was of an urgent" nature, it might not get taken
care of for several weeks. Paperwork has to be routed through the
Riverside office of RCRD and the an*unt charged for the work would
not be kuwn for several more weeks when the billing carr* to city hall.
*hat got our attention was that the County was billing the City at a
rate that seemed very high. As an example, to replant a stop sign
that had been knocked down the County would bill us an average of
*50.00 ir*re than double the price of the sign and post itself) and
that was just for labor, vehicle mileage), and an ever present 10%
administrative fee. Considering that one wind storm or one vandal
could knock down a half dozen stop signs in one short time, the City
was being nickled and dimed to death.
Pretty scon staff fran city hall would go out and replant the
signs themselves at considerable less expense. A rec*rmendation
was made to hire a Maintenance *rker which, for budgetary reasons,
was combined with an Animal Control Officer position. It soon was
apparent that animal control calls were outh\:n**ering maintenance
calls by 9 to 1. Consequently we had 90% anirr*l control service and
only 10% street maintenance. * continued to rely heavily on the
County for road services of a heavier nature and for backup on nights,
weekends, and holidays.
The private sector was recruited to clean up roadsides Sid
Felix) at $95.00 per mile. This was a very visible service and was
worth the money. However, the contractor proved harder to get to
work due to other work he had. The end result was that the contract
was terminated. Juvenile labor was recnij ted through the Y* program
to continue on with this work and has had some successes.
Being a new city we had no statistics, no records, and no doc*inen--
tation of what services were needed, how much they should cost, how
of ten they needed to be done, etc. fran the County. Attempts to get
such information fran the County were met with resistance and such
c**ents as we already sent those to you when you became a city".
This meant that we had no data base fran which to plan for various
types of improv*ments. How many miles of road? *hat type? How many
stop signs? How many intersections? How many linear feet of double
yellow line? The result w*s that staff had to start from scratch to
canpile and collect this data. Much remains to still be done. This
data is needed in order to get estimates on re-stripping the roads,
replace stop signs, grade roadsides, and other items which we could
contract out cheaper than having the County doing the work.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: *rank M. Usher, City Manager
From: Douglas Brown, Community Safety Coordinator
Date: March 15, 1984
Subject: Empty Lot Cleanup SPECIAL REPORT
The City Council has requested a proposal and recommendation
regarding empty lot clean-up in La Quinta.
The Community Safety Department has been using a non-structured
program to address this problem on a complaint basis. Code Enforce-
ment Officer Mazza has handled roughly 30 cases to date regarding
empty lot clean-up.
Attached is a copy of a memo that will be going out to all
the property owners associations in La Quinta very soon. The memo
more or less explains the magnitude of the problem based on the
volume of empty lots in our City. Of particular concern is the
Indian Springs area, where high brush and prevalent shake-shingle
roofs are a potential fire disaster if not abated soon.
A 11structured1' nuisance abatement program is being devised
to comply with all the requirements of the La Quinta Municipal
Code, Chapter 11.72. The 11action form" to document this program
similar to the one used in our highly successful vehicle abatement
program) has been drafted and is undergoing minor revisions prior
to adoption and use.
The hiring of an additional Code Enforcement Officer is
requested as well as a full-time secretary for the proper and timely
administration of this type of program. I would envision these
positions being allocated for budget year 1984-85. This would be a
continuous and on-going program much as it is in other cities.
Plans are also being studied to use our Maintenance Worker
position to effect the City ordered abatement of nuisances in lieu
of going out to bid to private contractors. This could generate
substantial revenues for the City to cover the cost of our personnel
and equipment to effect abatements.
Due to the high number of absentee, out-of-town landowners
of vacant parcels, it is going to create a critical communications
and logistics problem in just notifying those people. Persons
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March 15, 1984
Page Two.
appealing such abatements will require special hearings by the
City Council. This can be very time consuming and will impact
available staff time much more than it presently is. Unless
we add more staff to administer this program, all other current
programs are going to suffer.
Respectfully submitted,
2
Douglas A. Brown
Community safety Coordinator
DAB/tb
Attachments:
1. Letter to Property Owner's Associations
2. L.Q.M.C., Chapter 11.72, Public Nuisances)
APPROVED
AS TO CONTENT
CITY CO)U CII M*TING
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager
Date: March 19, 1984
Subject: Additional Positions for Street Maintenance and Clerical
Support in the Building Department
Because of the demands for services relative to animal control,
as well as the need for street maintenance services, it has been
necessary to allocate all of Kathy Aird's time towards animal
control and to add an additional staff position for street
maintenance. The Community Safety Coordinator has addressed
what is needed relative to street maintenance in an accompanying
memorandum.
The priority and need for additional expenditure of capital funds
relative to street maintenance seems more significant at this time
than the acquisition of a City computer. Therefore, the transfer
of funds is being proposed to come from the fund established for
computer acquisition rather than being an appropriation of new
funds from unappropriated surplus. It would be anticipated that
the need for computer acquisition would be reassessed in the
fiscal 1985 budget.
The other added position being proposed is for a Clerk-Typist
in the Building Department. With the addition of the Planning
Director and increasing Planning Commission and Planning Depart-
ment workload, Donna Velotta's time must be totally allocated to
support for planning activities. There of course remains a need
for clerical support in the Building Department, including the
preparation of building permits, required reports, and reception
of Building Department customers.
The accompanying resolutions provide for the addition of the two
described positions and set appropriate salary ranges and transfer
funds appropriately for the positions and for necessary equipment.
Adoption of the accompanying resolutions is respectfully recommended.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From; Ann Jennings, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: March 16, 1984
Subject: Appointment of Members to the Downtown Planning Advisory Committee
At the March 6, 1984, meeting, the Council established the Downtown
Planning Advisory Committee and directed staff to mail a letter to
the various groups representing membership in the Committee. It
was hoped that the City would have a response from these groups
no later than Friday, March 16th, for Council action at their
March 20th meeting.
To date, we have received no response from the community relative
to our request. We therefore recommend that this item be delayed
until the Council meeting of April 3, 1984, to allow further time
for their response.
APPROVED
*ASTO CONTENT
CITY COu*ILM,E***G
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