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1984 01 17 CCAGENDA CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF LA QU1NfA A regular meeting of the City k Council to be held at City Hall, S�pmyte 78-105 Calle EstadO, La Quinta, d� ptm it California. G pL January 17, 1984 7:30 p.m. 51141 ` 4 W° �e 1� CALL TO ORDER Gaol v ,J c A. Flag Salute! a�''S✓ dQ(ykA B. Invocation o (Y� x V ti1gU.ya"ate a�4�yA xo 2� ROLL CALL � V µa ¢ 6A 2 Ce 9C� t" p3 ��Q(�•c3' Q PUBLIC CMVENT Yea This is the time set aside for citizens to address the City Council on matters relating to City business. When addressing the Council, please state your name and address. The proceedings of the Council meetings are recorded on tape, and comments tints of each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes. ® wFxrn 4 COM!IINICATIONS Comunication from the Desert Sands Unified School District regarding a school AGl'�r®k impact fee. ( AQ BB Cammuli.cation from Southern California Water Capany regarding water service 5� facilities. C� Communication from the La Quinta Property Owners Association regarding future clean-up efforts. Communication from J.L. Bear regarding refuse collection fees. 5Q CmMmzP By COUNCIL MEMBERST1 6. HEARINGS 0A. A public hearing regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 19458, a request to divide a 154.5 acre site into 555 lots for the purpose of constructing 520 attached single-family dwellings and 374 statutory (air space) condominiums, a total of 894 dwellings. The property is located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and 48th Avenue alignment; VTN Consolidated, Inc., Applicant. 1. Report from the Planning Commission. 2. Motion to continue. BB A public hearing regarding an Ordinance of the City Council adopting by reference a recodification of the La Qainta Municipal Code. O Ordinance for adoption. (ROLL CALL VOTE) Cham&;& of 2ouE Case -"-- 83-00S Q CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council/ Redevelopment Agency held November 28, 1983. ,4 AGENDA - City Council January 17, 1989 Page Two. ® Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 3, 1984. CO PROPOSED RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS. B. BUSINESS SESSION Report from the City Manager regarding 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. ® Motion for adoption. QReport from the City Manager regarding Extension of Time, Conditional Use Case No. 2395, a proposed 200 unit planned residential development located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and 50th Avenue; Charles Soffer, Applicant. lO. Motion for adoption. 6PROPOSED ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.16.010 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE CIF THE CITY ATTORNEY 1© Ordinance for adoption. (ROLL CALL VOTE) O PROPOSED RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A NEW CITY ATTORNEY. to Resolution for adoption. 6 Report fron the City Manager regarding preparation of plans and specifications �� for a traffic signal at the intersection of Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive. QNotion for adoption. FQ Report from the City Attorney regarding the Disaster Preparedness Program with Riverside County. Ordinance for introduction. Resolution for adoption- 31 Resolution for adoption. 4 Resolution for adoption. G. Report from the City Manager regarding an agreement among the City of La Quinta, the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and the Coachella Valley Unified School District. H. Report fran the City Manager regarding an agreement among the City of La Quinta, the La Quints Redevelopment Agency and the Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District. - City co` i-1 3an'larY 1�, 1984 Page lhree. Din} 1 Lawith nter- iyBSS Q s regarding � business property 11 AGE%M ADD; ,-M CITY COUNCIL - CPI7 OF LA QUIN'PA January 17, 1984 7:30 p.m. 6. BEARINGS C. A public hearing regarding Change of Zone Case No. 83-005, a request to change zoning from A-1-10 to R-2-12000 and R-3 for a 78.3 acre site located along the south side of 50th Avenue, one -quarter mile west of Jefferson Street; Morris and Grayson, Inc., Applicant. 1. Motion to continue. UI "I,1F Ito Desert Sands Unified School District A DUNES RANCHOMIRAGE O 82-679 HIGHWAY 111 • INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201-5676 • (619) 347-8631 RANCHO INDIAN WELLS a PALM DESERT a Vr LA OUINTA 'AO INDIO Y� January 9, 1984 Mr. Frank Usher, City Manager City of La Quinta P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Frank, We appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and the council regarding the possibility of developers' fees in La Quinta. You are undoubtedly aware of the growth of the Desert Sands Unified School District. With an enrollment exceeding 10,000 students, we are now one of the largest school districts in the state. In fact, we have over 450 more students than we did just a year ago. As a result of the rapid growth, approximately one-third of our students are housed in temporary facilities. Even though we have three projects which have received state approval, a total funding timeline has not be assured. Since the advent of Proposition 13, growing school districts such as ours have been placed in a difficult position. No longer is it possible for local school districts to approve a bond sale for construction. It must be done on a state level. The legislation authorizing same also requires a ten percent contribution from the local school districts. That is where developers' fees come into play. Local school boards may request a city council ordinance requiring a fee on new residential construction. This fee can be calculated in different ways. The Desert Sands School Board has chosen to establish a flat fee of $628/unit regardless of size. This amount is a low figure when compared with some other school districts who have fees on a sliding scale or who have established a higher flat fee. It is the intent of the Desert Sands School Board to request developer fees throughout the school district. To date, the County Board of Super- visors has approved the $628 fee in unincorporated areas of the district. What will be requested of La Quinta, and the other cities we serve, is an identical fee. Thus all will pay the same. These fees will be used for student housing and cannot be used for day-to-day operational expenses. At the meeting at 3:00 on January 16, we would like to discuss developers' fees with the council in an informal setting. I plan to be there along with our School Board President, Matt Monica, our Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, John Brooks, and Dallas Holmes, our attorney who can respond to any technical questions regarding the fees. Mr. Frank Usher 1/9/84 Page 2 I look forward to seeing you on the 16th. I'm assuming the meeting will be at your city hall. In the meantime, if there is additional information you desire or any any questions you have, please call me. Lberg, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools KM/pm RECEjVEO AA 4 1994 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY 3625 WEST SIXTH STREET • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 900RO • TELEPHONE (213) 366-➢BOO December 29, 1983 City of La Quinta 78-105 Calle Estado La Quints, California 92253 Attention: Robert L. Baier, Mayor Dear Mayor Baier: This letter is in reply to yours of December 5, 1983, addressed to our District Superintendent, Richard McDowell.. The water rate increase which was granted in 1983, to our Company for the La Quinta area, was based on monies and improvements that, previously, had been installed. During the course of the hearing in La Quints, the Company attempted to explain to the staff of the Commission, as well as the customers that were in attendance, that our request for a rate increase was not based upon any ac- celerated improvement program, on more than one occasion during the hearing, the President of our Company, William Caveney, stated this fact in the simplest of terms. The Public Utilities Commission does not establish rates onthings that we are going to do, but only on those things which we have done. When we acquired the system it was being operated in a very hap- hazard manner and not in keeping with a modern day public utility operation. The Stockholders of the Mutual Water Company were subject to assessments from time to time, just to keep the system going. After a short period of operation and as a result of our review of the system prior to purchasing it, we commenced on a plan of action that emphasized, at first, improvement of the water supply. When we took the system over there were four water wells of which only two were equipped for operation and neither of the wells were able to function in anywhere near an automatic manner and the chlorination of the water supply wasone of the most hap- hazard that we have ever encountered. We have, since taking over, equipped all four wells and have automated them. The chlorination of the water has been upgraded. Maintenance work was performed on both of the reservoirs and fencing to protect them from vandalism which, in the past, had been extensive. It was also obvious that a section of the system that is located in the southwest corner A City of La Quinta Attention: Robert L. Baier, Mayor December 29, 1983 Page 2 was not being provided adequate pressure. A pressure zone was designed, a lot purchased and a booster station built that pro- vides those customers substantially better service than they have ever experienced previously. During and subsequent to that time, we have made some main replacements but there are still water mains to be replaced. We will be continuing to in- clude in each year's Capital Budget, replacement and upgrading of the distribution system, but it is not anticipated that this would be an accelerated program. I have listed below the projects that I feel were signif'cant during 1983, that we budgeted and have completed or will have authorized by the year end, as well as those to be done in 1984. 1983: 1984: Reservoir fencing (Madero -Tecate) $ 7,350 Valesco transfer booster 23,580 Hidalgo pump 11,000 Telephone c ntrol (Madero) 8,080 Main replac ment - Avenida Valesco at Calle hihuahua 6,025 Main replac went - Avenida La Fonda Washington to Calle Guatemala 50,000 Desert Club fencing $ 1,000 Hidalgo fencing, electrical and Chlorination 9,800 Encinita fencing and sand trap 13,500 Velasco pump 5,000 Main replacement-Calle Chillon, etc. 27,600 If you would like to see an accelerated program, we would be happy to discuss that with you, the City Manager, or the City Council. In some of the cities that we provide service the cities have in- vested in improving the water system for .specific reasons, and we would be happy to discuss this with you in more detail. We have fur- nished your City Manager, Mr. Usher, some information that he requested regarding upgrading one portion of the system and it was indicated to us that this would be done under a redevelopment pro- ject. It is my understanding that Mr. Usher has suggested that any further discussion on this matter should be held in abeyance until after the first of 1984. a City of La Quinta Attention: Robert L. Baier, Mayor December 29, 1983 Page 3 I am completely at a loss to reply to the last sentence in your letter which refers to repeated failures of the system. I know of no repeated failures. We do have leaks from time to time in the system. If you have any further questions, Mr. McDowell., our Superinten- dent in La Quinta, or myself, will be happy to answer them. Very truly yours, R.L. Ant on Senior Vice Pres dent SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY RLA:jmg i � 2 19a4 RE'VISO JA mars Assooiation January 11, 1984 The La Quinta City Council Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Council Members, I, as President of the La Quinta Property Owners Association, was recently contacted verbally by Frank Mazza of the La Quinta city staff regarding the sponsoring or co -sponsoring of regular periodic clean up efforts by the La Quinta residents. As you know the Property Owners Assn, has been a leader in these efforts along with other organizations and most recently in the October 1983 "Clean Up" with the city of La Quinta itself. I placed this matter before our board of directors at our January 09, 1984 meeting. I personally felt that the cause is both necessary and worthwhile, but that a new concept was in order. After considerable discusssion and input from all board members the following recommendations were unanimously adopted; 1. That the La Quinta Property Owners Assn. would be willing to co-sponsor the annual October volunteer community clean-up effort as it has in the past. 2. That we would like to see an on going litter clean up by the city on all streets and right of ways. Also, to use parolees when available on major thoroughfares to pick up litter 3. We urge rigorous enforcement of our litter laws by the city particularly relating to (a) subscription to mandatory trash service (b) the cleanup and main- tenance of vacant lots (c) the capricious dumping of waste & trash materials along our city streets. 4. The placing of dumpsters by the city in strategic locations throughout the city on a quarterly basis for residents of this community to place trimmings and other large or unusual trash items. Property Owners Association Continued ... Page Two 5. We request that a prompt effort be instituted by the city to clean up debris,accumulated trash and other such waste in the now abandoned dump site immediately south of Tecate Street in the La Quints. Cove. We belive this requires the cities immediate atten- tion to either remove or perhaps to selectively bury on site this material. We further believe these rather massive amounts of unidentified and uncovered waste materials could constitute a present danger to the health, safety and the general well being of our citizens. Speaking for the board of directors and all our members, and for myself personally, we pledge to continue to work with the city and with other civic organizations for the betterment of La Quinta. Sincerely, Stanley Snif President, La Quints. Property Owners Association SLS;ss IL 4 .� �eak,Fr2ge�tk. wasacuTes OLOVERLEAFI BUILDING 6111 WEST Ur0 STREET SHAWNEE MISSION, NANSAS 011=4088 TELEPHONE (913)01.= t� O January 10, 1984 City Manager O ,p� \ 2 La Quints, csos California 92253 R Dear Sir: I was unaware of your Ordinance 19 relating to trash disposal, therefore I was surprised when I received the bill from Palm Desert Disposal Service for six months service. A copy of my letter to the disposal service com- pany is enclosed as a matter of explanation. I understand the necessity of the ordinance. However, we have owned the property at 48-890 E1 Nido for seven or eight years, and in that period of time we spent less than five weeks a year at that location. We have a garbage disposal, therefore no garbage is put into the trash. We will average one bag of trash a week when we are there. Based on the above infor- mation and the charges made to us, I would be paying $17.00 for every trash bag that is picked up, which of course on the face of it is very unreason- able. What we have done in the past is have our yard service man pick up the bag when he performs his weekly duties at the house. I realize our situation is somewhat unusual, however I have a neighbor across the street who doesn't use his home any more than we do, and I am sure there are quite a few other people within the city who are in the same position. I am sure if the ordinance stated something to the effect that anyone who used the service less than 60 days out of the year would not have to pay more than 50% of the normal yearly charge, you would find that you would have a lot of people who would fall into this category. I would suggest that in order for a person to be qualified for this category that they would have to sign an affidavit to that effect and file it with the city. It appears to me that the City Council has an obligation to amend the ordinance to some- thing similar to what I am recommending. I would appreciate an answer from you relating to the matter. Sincerely, BEAR S BEAR ASSOCIATES gw���. J. L. Bear JLB/cc Encl. I J. L. BEAR Ssu WEST SSAD STIIEET SHAWNEE MISSION, KANSAS eszoz December 12, 1983 Palm Desert Disposal Service P.O. Box Drawer LL Cathedral City, California 92234 Gentlemen., For some reason unknown to me, we were billed for disposal service for the last six (6) months of 1983, and the amount of $42.75 on the invoice was paid on December 6, 1983. We do not use your service because we are only there for short periods of time as a rule. In fact, we were only there three (3) weeks during the entire period of the time billed. When we are there, our disposal amounts to only one (1) bag a week, and our yard man takes care of that. Of course, if we were there for longer periods of time, we would use your service and would appreciate same. However, since we are not using it, I would appreciate you returning a check in the amount of $42.75, which obviously was billed and paid in error. A copy of the statement is enclosed. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. JLB/cc Encl. Sincerely, OZ W-a-4Z L. Bear AECER�ED DEC 15193 Palm Disposal Service a 5 ASCA s Palm Desert ' 1 36-711 CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE* P.O. DRAWER LL CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234 TELEPHONE: 324-1741 or 340-2113 DECEMBER 22,83 J.L. BEAR 48-890 AVEN EL NIDO LA QUINTA, CA 92253 ACCT.#2247659 Dear Mr. Bear, Regarding the statement you sent to our office (copy enclosed).. This billing was not sent in error. Effective July 1, 83 the city of La Quinta passed an ordinance (copy enclosed) making it man- datory service full year round.for all residents within the city limits. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely, k 7�� Dianne Brock Residential A/R DB/encl. MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: La Quinta City Council From: Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner Date: January 17, 1984 Subject: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19458, A Request to divide a 154.5 Acre Site Into 555 Lots for the Purpose of Constructing 520 Attached Single -Family Dwellincs and 374 Statutory (Air Space) Condominiums, a Total of 894 Dwellings. The Property is Located at the Northeast Corner of Washington Street and 48th Avenue Alignment; VTN Consolidated, Inc., Applicant At its January 10, 1984 meeting the Planning Commission voted unanimously to reccmend to the City Council approval of the Isla Mediterranea project proposed by Mervyn Johnson. At the January 3, 1984 hearing the City Council voted to approve the related general plan amendment to allow a maximum of six units per acre on the site; however, the change of zone request was continued to February 7, 1984 to allow the City Council time to review the proposed tentative trace map and development plan. Because of both the size of the project and the type of development proposed, staff decided that Tentative Tract Map No. 19458 should be introduced to you at this meeting to allow you adequate time to review the proposal. At the January 16, 1984 study session Jim Johnson, City Fire Marshal, and John Low of Perryman and Stephenson, city traffic consultant, will be present to discuss the proposal and answer any questions. RECOK-ThNDATIONS Staff reccnmends that consideration of Tentative Tract Map No. 19458 be continued to the February 7, 1984 meeting. APPROVED 21A.S TO CONTE2T. 2 FOP, CITY COU:101 MEETING OF 4M.GGER' CIT MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Sandra L. Bonner, principal Planner Date: January 10, 1984 Subject: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19458, A Request to divide a 154.5 Acre Site Into 555 Lots for the Purpose of Constructing 520 Attached Single -Family Dwellings and 374 Statutory (Air Space) Condominiums, a Total of 894 Dwellings. The Property is Located at the Northeast Corner of Washington Street and 48th Avenue Alignment; VTN Consolidated, Inc., Applicant. The format of this report will be as follows: following a brief description of the overall project, the major safety and design considerations will be summarized. These considerations are: traffic and circulation; fire protection and the provision of emergency services; design and location of structures; appearance of project from surrounding area; recreational facilities; general housing types; and additional design treatment within the project. Based on the discussions of the Planning Commission and City Council during the previous hearings on the related change of zone and general plan amendment cases, The major areas of concern are traffic and circulation and the provision of emergency services, particularly for the island. Therefore, these topics will be discussed in greater detail. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Applicant is proposing to develop the 154.5 gross acre site with a total of 894 dwellings located on either peninsulas osr on island in the center of a 38.6 acre, man-made lake. The perimeter or "Lakeshore" develognent will consist of 520 townhouses (attached single-family dwellings) located on separate lots. The island will have 374 statutory (airspace) condw nautn units located in buildings containing up to six units each. The project also includes a 7�6 acre sports center for the private use of the residents. The "Lakeshore" units will be located within two story split-level buildings containing four two -bedroom dwellings with sizes ranging from 1078 to 1562 square feet of livable area. The "island" units will be located in three and four story buildings containing up to six one- and two -bedroom units. Dwelling sizes range from 800 to 1084 square feet for the one bedroom units and 1142 to 1182 for the two bedroom units. Regarding the size of the units with respect to the City's recently adopted Ordinance for dwellings located within planned residential developments, only seven percent (64 units) of the total number of units have less than 1000 square I :A"%FF REPORT - Pl. GNING CO MISSION January 10, 1984 Page Two feet. The average dwelling size for the entire project is 1192 square feet. The City ordinance allows a maximum of 40 percent of the total number of dwelling units to be less than 1000 square feet, with the minimum overall average not loss than 1000 squarlfeet of livable area per dwelling. DISCUSSION OF DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Traffic and Circulation At the time this proposal was submitted, the City required the Applicant to prepare a traffic and circulation study. This study addresses both the traffic impacts on the surrounding public streets and the traffic and circulation aspects within the project boundaries. Following receipt of this study, the City contracted with Berryman and Stephenson, Inc. (a private consulting firm to only governmental agencies) to review the traffic study and also the proposed development design. Regarding the proposed onsite stree{ system, including the access to and circulation on the island, the consultant concluded that the streets and bridges as proposed were adequate to handle the anticipated traffic and to provide for emergency vehicle access. Attached for your review is a written summary from Berryman and Stephenson, Inc., concerning their analysis and conclusions of the project. Fire Protection and the Provision of Emergency Services This issue was of primary concern with respect to the proposed island with its high density# multistory development. The City Fire Marshal, the Community Safety Coordinator and the traffic consultant who was contracted by the City all reviewed the plan to determine if the design adequately provided for the safety of the residents. The following is a brief summary of their conclusions: ° Because of the high density all dwellings on the island must be sprinklered, with all units connected to a central monitoring system wh;Dre the Fire Department is imrediately notified of the location of any unit where the sprinkler unit has been activated. This system would provide the following safety aspects: ° In 95% of all buildings which are sprinklered, the fires are contained or extinguished by the system. ° In buildings which have both sprinkler systems and smoke detectors, deaths due to fire were reduced by 99€ over fires in buildings with no such devices. ° All buildings as proposed have tile roofs, which are resistant to fires. In conjunction with the sprinkler systems in each dwelling, the possibility of a large-scale fire is very significantly reduced. j : "I T,I-'I' P)it ui<f - I'1 JJ:f:1NG ('rLQAISS ION January 10, M4 Page Three ° Regarding emergency access, both the streets and bridges are designed so as to have adequate capacity or size to handle traffic during emergencies; access to the island for emergency vehicles will not be blocked. ° Concerning the safety of the bridges, the structures can be engineered so that an earthquake will not result in them being impassable to emergency assisstance. ,'PAFF ftlaKh'P - HANNI!r cctv1ssIu'd January 10, 1984 Page Four Design and location of the Buildings The following are the major design aspects of the project: ° The perimeter units are located on peninsulas extending into the lake. Because the peninsulas are oriented perpendicular to the project boundaries, the view of these units from the perimeter streets will be of small cluster separat.--d by waterways (rather than a solid raw of houses). ° The design of the lakeshore units provides for two-story, split level buildings, thereby avoiding a "boxy" appearance. ° Because the island will be rmunded to a maximum height of 25 feet, the Proposed multi -story units can be located at different levels on the siooe This is in contrast to the recently approved Duna La Quinta tract where the multi -story units were sited along one level (the top of the levee). ° The shape of the island allows the units to be located facing different orientations or directions, thereby avoiding the undesirable appearance of a solid row of housing. ° Regarding the island, the nearest building is located 1200 feet from Washington Street, 400 feet from 48th Avenue, 650 feet from Adams Street and 400 feet from the northern property boundary. ° Referring to Exhibit "D", which shows the landscaping and building locations, note that the lakeshore units will partially block the view of the island fran the perimeter of the project. As designed, views of only portions of the island are seen at the entrances and through vistas created by the channels. ° The proposed spanish style architecture is comparable to existing and approved developments in the area. arance of the Prolect's Perimeter Unlike the vast majority of planned residential developments, this project has been designed with an orientation to the surrounding streets. Commonly, large developments locate their attractive amenities in the center of the project; generally, all the public sees is a solid wall along the street and a row of buildings. This project does not visually separate the project fran the surrounding City and provides the public a view of the lake and landscaping within the project. Also, by being able to see the houses fron the surrounding public streets, the visual impression is given that this project is actually par -- of the community, adding to the character of the City. The traditional planned residential development with a solid wall next to the street creates the opposite impression of a very sterile and boring character along the public streets. Recreational Facilities The design provides for a 7.6 acre sports facility for the use of all residents. in addition, sail boating will be permitted on the lake. Also, neighborhood swimm ng pools are provided throughout the project. I STAFF RE1 �-fr - 1'1h';Nh1C CU,Z-J1SSION January 10, 1984 Page Five • •.• a .- • • The Applicant proposes to construct condominiums and townhouses in the $90,000 to $175,000 price range; this type of housing at this price is not available within the city today. Currently, an estimated 90 percent of the total number of dwellings is either in the $80,000 or less bracket or in the $175,000 or higher bracket. All the condominiums which are existing or underconstruction are in the higher price range. Therefore, people with medium incomes who tyrant to live in either condominium or planned residential types of developments must live outside the city. In addition, people currently living in the lower range housing and who wish to "step up" to the next price range of housing may also have to go outside the city to fin4 this type of housing since only a small of medium priced housing exists in La Quinta. Additional Co rents At its January 3, 1984 meeting the City Council approved the requested General Plan amendment to the land Use Element from Very IAw and low Density Residential to PIedium Density Residential, a maximum of 6 units per acre. However, they denied the request to amendment the Circulation Element designation for Adams Street from a Major to a Secondary Highway. The primary reason for the denial of the second request was that the City Council concluded that it would be inappropriate to amend the classification of Adams Street until the new general plan is done to determine the future status of this street south of 48th Avenue. At the time that the new Circulation Element is drafted consideration will be given to the appropriate width of Adams Street. The City Council also adopted the negative declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 83-012. A copy of the staff report on this assessment has been attached to this report. No further action by the Planning Cormission is required on the environmental assessment. CONCLUSIONS Faased upon the information presented in this report, staff makes the followjng conclusions regarding the proposed design of Tentative Tract Nap No. 1.9458: 1. The proposed street system within the project will adequately provide for the safe and smooth floe of traffic and also provide for emr?rgency vehicle access to all portions of the project. 2. Regarding the project's traffic impacts on the surrounding area, impacts resulting from the traffic generated by this project can be adequately mitigated by the conditions of approval requiring the installation of the half -width improvements for Adams Street and 48th Avenue, the widening of Ilashington Street, the provision of turn lanes and the contribution to the cost of installing traffic signals. Pl(1)Irr - 1'I N:::INC; a ? i41 SMON January 10, 1984 Page Six CONCLUSIONS (continued) 3. Concerning fire protection, the requirement that all dwellings located on the island must be sprinklered will significantly increase the safety of those residents and also significantly reduce the probability of a fire spreading between buildings. 4. The bridges can be properly engineered so that access to the island will not be severed as a result of an earthquake. 5. The perimeter or "lakeshore" units will be constructed at a density of approximately 4.5 units per acre. The siting or location of the units on the peninsulas will help to further reduce the sense of density by giving the appearance of smaller clusters of dwellings separated by water. 6. Regarding the island development, the combination of the setbacks from the project boundaries, the partial screening of the island by the lakeshore units and the shape of the island which allows the buildings to be sited facing different directions will help to sofen the appearance of the higher density portion of this project. 7. The design places an emphasis on opening up the development to allow the public to see both the amenities and the dwellings located within the project, thereby creating an attractive and interesting street scene. 8. The proposed recreational facilities are adequate to acoo odate the anticipated niunber of residents. 9. Approval of this type of housing will provide for a more balanced price range of housing within La Quinta. FINDINGS Based upon the above conclusions, staff makes the following findings: 1. The proposed design is compatible with the existing and proposed area development. 2. The proposed public and private street imp=Iements will adequately serve the anticipated traffic and also will adequately provide for emergency vehicle access. 3. The proposal is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan as amended. 4. Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 19458 will not result in a signifi- cant adverse impact on the environment. RFCOM[=F,D MOTION. Based upon the above findings, the Planning Commission recommends the Approval of Tentative Tract Nap No. 19458 in accordance with the exhibits and subject to the attached conditions. J (Y)NDITIM:; OF - 1'R(AY)SF:D n;tdrArm-1, 'mv't NO. 194SB VPN CONSOLID.-iITM, INC., APPLICANT Tentative Tract Map No. 19458 shall ccmply with the standards and requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance No. 460, Schedule "A", unless otherwise modified by the following conditions. This tentative map approval shall expire two years after the date of approval by the La Quinta City Council unless approved for extension as provided for by Municipal Ordinance No. 460. 1. The development of the site and the buildings shall comply with the approved Exhibits A, B, C and D as contained in the Community Development Department's file for Tentative Tract Map No. 19458, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. Streets and Circulation 2. The Applicant shall ecnp)ly with the requirements of the City Engineer as stated in the letter dated October 11, 1983. 3. All street right of way shall be dedicated and approved in accordance with the General Pian Circulation Elcfnent and city standards in effect at the time of recordation. 4. Washington Street, 48th Avenue and Adams Street shall be constructed to their ultimate half -width right-of-way standards. 5. The Washington Street half -width improvement shall be for the entire scent between the north boundary of Isla h1editerranea and Oreste Drive. The developer shall enter into a reimbursement agreement with the City for the costs of this off -site improvement; the reimbursement agreement shall be subject to the approval of the City Council and City Attorney. 6. "No Parking Any Time" signs shall be posted at approximately 300-foot intervals along the entire length of Washington Street to be improved. 7. The Applicant shall provide funds for traffic signalization in the amount as determined via caTpletion of the General Plan Circulation Element and/or approval of the City Engineer. 8. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall install a minir m -foot-wide concrete pedestrian wa]k/bicycle path along the east side of Washington Street adjacent to the tract boundary. The path shall have a meandering design as shown on Exhibit "D". 9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the installation of road gates at the entrances to the project, the Applicant shall submit plans showing the location and design of the gates and gatehouse (if proposed) to the Community Development Derartm`nt for review and approval. The plans shall provide for two (2), 12-foot lanes in each direction. Land- scaping on the median islands shall be restricted to a maximum height of 36 inches. All entrances shall have a "turn -around" loop to allow egress of vehicles who do not pass through the gated entry. 7TTT0NS OF _U PROk; ,T, - PRO,', ,,J A =-:TATIVE TRICT MAP N0. 19458 %'IN C0NSOLID,IT'ta, INC. , APPLIC,WT Page Two. 10. The developer shall be responsible for the installation and landscaping of the raised center median island located within the half -section right-of-way of Washington Street adjacent to the project, or participate in an assessment district for the installation of a center median on Washington street. The median island shall be installed at such time that the street improvements for Washington Street are installed by the owner of the adjacent property located to the west. 11. The Applicant shall install street lighting along Washington Street adjacent to the project and along Adams Street and 48th Avenue at inter- sections and the project cntry, in accordance with a street lighting plan approved by the City Caamunity Development Department. Upon installation, ownership of the lights shall be transferred to the City. Miscellaneous 12. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code and the following additional provisions: a. Due to the high density, three-story design and limited access to the condominiums on the island, these units shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system as per modified NFPA 13D. The fire - flow for the island shall be a 1250 GPM, and 2500 GPM for the perimeter or "lakeshore" units. b. All streets and driveways with lengths in excess of 150 feet as measured from the major thoroughfare shall be provided with adequate turn -around areas or other alternative access, as approved by the City Fire Marshall and the City Engineer. C. All gates shall have an approved radio receiver which will accept signals from the emergency transmitters of the Riverside County Sheriff and Fire Departments and which will activate the gates to provide emergency access. d. All bridges shall be designated to withstand the weight of emergency vehicles being a maximum of 16 tons. e. There shall be a minimum 24-foot wide total clearance on all streets and drives. Parking shall be restricted in those areas necessary to provide this minimum width access. 13. The water and sewage disposal systems shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department, as stated in their letter dated November 23, 1983. 14. 7be Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District, as stated in their letter dated October 12, 1983. 15. The Applicant shall submit plans showing the location and design of the project perimeter walls or fences, the landscaping of the setback and right of way areas, and the design and location of the sidewalks to the Community Development Department for review and approval. The approved landscaping and improvements shall be installed prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. Iandscaping shall be maintained in a healthy and viable condition for the life of the project. t'VIDITV I::; OF APPII)VAT, - 1'I'd'+?-1:D TPIC1' Nll',1' M). 19458 VIIN Cot'SOL 1 MTED, INC., APPLICi1NP Page Three. 16. Tract phasing plans, including any proposed phasing of public improvaFents, shall be submitted to the City Engineer and Community Development Deparrm=__= for review and approval. 17. Prior to the recordation of the final record map, the Applicant shall prov_�e for mitigation of the impact on the fringe -toed lizard by complying with requirements of the mitigation agreement as approved by the City Council a.c in effect at the time of recordation. 18. At the time of the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall comni with the requirements of the mitigation agreement between the City and Desert Sands Unified School District, as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of recordation. 19. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the Applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department the following documents which shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the open space/recreation areas and private streets and drives shall be maintained in accordance wit} the intent and purpose of this approval: a. The document to convey title; b. Covenants, conditions and Restrictions to be recorded; and c. Management and maintenance agreement to be entered into with the unit/lot owners of this land division. The approved Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be recorded at the same time that the final subdivision map is recorded. A non owners association, with the unqualified right to assess the owners of the individual units for reasonable maintenance costs shall be estab- lished and continuously maintained. The association shall have the right to lien the property of any owners who default in the payment of their assessments. Such lien shall not be subordinate to any encumbrance other than a. first deed of trust, provided that such deed of trust is made in good faith and for value and is of record prior to the lien of the hon owners association. 20. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: ° Riverside County Environmental health Department ° City Engineer ° City Fire Marshall ° Community Development Department, Planning Section Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the Building Section at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. I MYP NO. 1945E V171(Xi:: Jl.I I�,'1 tD, iM2., APPLICANT Page Four. 21. The developer shall participate in any assessrrent districts formed for the public street lighting, the installation and landscaping of a center median and the undergrounding of overhead utility lines along Washington Street. 4 BERRYMAN & SUHENSON, INC. bS ConsullaMs to Governmental Aaences 1415 East Seventeenth Street Santa Ana, California 92701 (714) 558-1952 January 6, 1984 Ms. Sandra Bonner Principal Planner City of La Quinta 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, CA 92253 SUBJECT: Summary of Isla Mediterranea Projected Traffic Impacts and Mitigation Measures Dear Ms. Bonner: BERRYMAN & STEPHENSON, INC., municipal engineering and planning consultants to governmental agencies, was retained by the City of La Quinta to review the Isla Mediterranea Traffic Study prepared by VTN Consolidated, Inc. in October 1983. Issues of concern identified during the review process included 1) capacity improvements to the arterial network; 2) access driveway lane widths and storage lengths; 3) internal street widths and bridge capacities; and 4) fair and equitable cost sharing of arterial improvements. Each identified issue is addressed below. ARTERIAL CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS Project generated traffic plus existing traffic was forecasted to exceed capacity of existing roadways (under general plan design level of service "C" average daily conditions) only on Washington Street between the project access driveway and Highway 111. The "Addendum to Traffic Study for Isla Mediterranea" (December 1983) states that the segments of Washington Street, Avenue 48, and Adams Street adjacent to Isla Mediterranea will be constructed pursuant to the designated geometrics - depicted in Table I - as part of the development. Table I County of Riverside Design Standards Half Median Travel Curb Minimum Facility Section /Lane Lanes Lane Sidewalk Arterial Type Width Width Width Width Width Washington Arterial 43' 11' 24` 8' 6' Avenue 48 Major 38' 6' 24' 8' 6' Adams St. Major 38' 6' 24' 8' 6' a Y . Ms. Sandra Bonner January 6, 1984 Page Two f It should be noted that the minimum sidewalk width is in addition to the half section width. The developer has proposed to phase the subject arterial improvements as indicated in Table II. Table II Proposed Arterial Improvement Phasing Half Median Travel Curb Minimum Section (Lane) Lanes Lane Sidewalk \ Arterial Width Width Width Width Width Washington Street 43' 11' 24 - 8T— __57— Avenue 48 30' 0' 24' 6' 5' Adams Street 24' or 24' 0' 5' Washington Street's proposed phasing is consistent with County standards, but for the exception of sidewalk width. Washington Street is anticipated to attract the majority of project generated pedestrian trips, and should be built at least to the minimum six foot standard; if a combination pedestrian/bicycle facility is desired, a minimum 10 foot width should be required. The 11 foot wide Washington Street median lane must be striped or channelized for a 150 foot long left turn pocket and 120 foot transition to provide an acceptable peak hour level of service for existing plus projected traffic at the Isla Mediterranea Washington Street access driveway; and the median lane should be striped for a 50 foot long left turn pocket and 40 foot transition at the Avenue 48 intersection. In addition, the Washington Street half width improvement must be implemented for the entire segment between the Isla Mediterranea access and Highway 111. This may be most cost-effectively accomplished via appropriate capital improvements programming and subsequent construction project coordination with th'e Isla Mediterranea improvements and/or the Caltrans Washington Street/Highway Ill intersection improvements. "No Parking Any Time" or "No Stopping Any Time" signs should be posted along the entire length of the improved Washington Street at approximate 300 foot intervals. Avenue 48 as proposed to be phased could not be expected to operate efficiently due to the absence of a left turn pocket into the Isla Mediterranea access driveway. At minimum a 34 foot half width section should be required - initially striped for single 12 foot wide travel lanes in each direction and a 10 foot wide two way left turn lane. I .a Ms. Sandra Bonner January 6, 1984 Page Three Adams Street initial phase construction should require a minimum 34 foot half width section to provide single 12 foot wide travel lanes in each direction and a 10 foot right turn only/curb lane adjacent to the Isla Mediterranea property. In addition, pending findings of the City's General Plan Circulation Element, it is advisable to obtain right of way for an arterial facility (i.e., 55 foot half section). The five foot wide sidewalks proposed along both Adams Street and Avenue 48 are one foot less than County design standards, but may be expected to adequately provide for pedestrian trips generated. ACCESS DRIVEWAYS Project access driveways are proposed to range between 68 feet and 74 feet in curb to curb width, with two 12 foot lanes in each direction and raised landscaped median islands varying in width from 20 to 26 feet. These geometrics are adequate, although the landscaping should be restricted to a maximum height of 36 inches to maintain driver's sight distance. The Washington Street access driveway was projected to generate the "worst case" peak hour inbound and outbound demand. Inbound peak hour traffic at the subject access was forecasted to be comprised of 220 vehicles - an average of 3.67 vehicles per minute; this is less than the typical operating capacity of gated entrys. A 75 foot storage space (i.e., 75 foot distance between the edge of roadway and gated entry), premised upon the assumption of a 20 feet per car distance, would provide adequate storage space for inbound traffic. Of course a "turn around" loop must be required to service vehicles who do not pass through the gated entry. The same 75 foot storage space for outbound vehicles would be more than adequate to service the less intensive outbound peak hour demand. INTERNAL CIRCULATION Internal street widths (curb to curb) are proposed at 36 feet (one 18 foot wide lane in each direction) for the loop roadway and island bridges; and 56 feet for the island roadway (one 18 foot wide lane in each direction separated by a 20 foot median). General plan design level of service "C" capacity for two lane roadways is 12,000 vehicles per day, far more than the travel demand forecasted on any internal roadway segment. For example, the 374 units proposed on the island would generate only 3,740 trips per day under the assumption of all units being detatched single family dwellings - the proposed island condominium units would generate even fewer trips per day. Vs Ms. Sandra Bonner January 6, 1984 Page Four However, the Fire Marshal requires a minimum 24 foot curb to curb pavement width to enable passage of fire fighting equipment, and this is not available along the 56 foot wide section of island roadway due to the 20 foot median design. This may be rectified by shifting the median island by six feet to provide one 24 foot wide lane and one 12 foot wide lane; both lanes would require the posting and enforcement of "No Stopping Any Time" signs. Similarly, one lane of the loop road would require "No Stopping Any Time" signs to provide a 24 foot wide fire lane. COST SHARING Fair and equitable cost sharing of arterial improvements (including traffic signalization) may best be accomplished by forecasting the total number of average daily trip ends generated upon build -out of the City's General Plan Land Use Element; dividing that total into the estimated cost of the General Plan Circulation Element build -out to determine a fee per trip end; and assessing the new development the subject fee under auspices of the Subdivision Map Act. M.B. Johnson Properties has indicated their willingness to participate in such a program for the subject project, even though determination of the fee per trip end would be subsequent to the development of Isla Mediterranea. IN CLOSING Much gratitude is extended to you for providing BERRYMAN & STEPHENSON, INC. with the opportunity to conduct this analysis. If any questions arise feel free to call me at (714) 558-1952. Respectfully Submitted, BERRYYMAN & STEPHENSON, INC. .J;;N t-w� John Lower, Transportation Planner j El 0 • CITY OF l.A QUIhTA • Department of Community Development RECEIVED 78-105 Calle Estado La Quints, CA 92253 OCT 13 1983 City of La Quinta REQUEST FOR COMMENT DATE September 26, 1983 TO: A -City Engineer _Fire Marshall _Health Department Building Department Water Quality Control Board _County Planning _City of Cal Trans _Desert Sande Unified School District _Coachella Valley Water District _Southern California Water Company General Telephone !'Southern California Gas Company _Postmaster _Homeowners Association Chamber of Commerce FROM: Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner SUBJECT: Request for Comments on the Following Project: Tentative Tract No. 19458 a proposed 154 acre developren with 520 attached single-family dwellings, and 374 statutory condominium units oriented around a man-made lake. This case is scheduled for hearing on Novenber 8, 1983 Comments are requested by October 21, 1983 Cases filed concurrently: General Plan Amendment 83-001, Change of Zone 83-003 ----------------------------------------- bwl Jife a c�/ /dui �-�1 / o/ S fc dlC/iAlas /� Ce,..vore AlNpJ�✓� O/4.nA /!A� iYn USi JO�nn�llle/ 6MA _� g4eed ✓Ill Or//v TO /SSUF4Ce ri DSO ` Fla A .r1 Z 4Pwr a fiilc% l�'ilo .f �++, T Fnc� l✓�n � �Puiiw ��i�vc.� /lu✓�o�C /7l�lJSli ^ [.�_�Irma.�lf Pea✓ e4- P/iAASiq M,c� i Submitted By: 'Jvc��� Telephone no. -)/Q' 67544?7 Title: Date CUNT„ of RIVERSIDE -DEPARTMENT OF HEAL Sell$ . 1Re STREET MALL (POST OFFICE BOX 13701 . RIVERSIDE, CA S2SQ2 TMOMAS P, MAN om H. Ralph Luchs, R.S. Administrative Supervisor Environmental Health Division P.O. Box 1370 Riverside, CA 92502 Ph. (714) 787-6543 November 23, 1983 City of La Quinta Department of Community Development 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: TRACT NO. 19458; A proposed subdivision of a portion of the SE; of Sec. 30, T5S, R7E, SBB&M, in the State of California. (547 Lots and 374 Condominium Units). Gentlemen: The Department of Public Health has reviewed Tentative Map No. 19458 and recommends that: A water system shall be installed according to plans and specifications as approved by the water company and the Health Department. Permanent prints of the plans of the water system shall be submitted in triplicate, with a minimum scale not less than one inch equals 200 feet, along with the original drawing, to the County Surveyor. The prints shall show the internal pipe diameter, location of valves and fire hydrants; pipe and joint specifications, and the size of the main at the junction of the new system to the existing system. The plans shall comply in all respects with Div. 5, Part 1, Chapter 7 of the California Health and Safety Code, California Administrative Code, Title 22, Chapter 16, and General Order No. 103 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, when applicable. The plans shall be signed by a registered engineer and water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system in Tract No. 19458 is in accordance with the water system expansion plans of the Coachella Valley Water District, and that the water service, storage and distribution system will be adequate to provide water service to such tract. This certification does not con- stitute a guarantee that it will supply water to such tract at any specific quantities, flows or pressures for fire protection or any other purpose." This certification shall be signed by a responsible official of the water company. The plans must be submitted to the County Surveyor's Office to review at least two weeks prior to the request for the recordation of the final map. Reply W. City of La Quinta • -2- • November 23, 1983 TRACT NO. 19458 This Department has a statement from the Coachella Valley Water District agreeing to serve domestic water to each and every lot in the subdivision on demand providing satisfactory financial arrangements are completed with the subdivider. It will be necessary for the financial arrangements to be made prior to the recordation of the final map. This Department has a statement from Coachella Valley Water District agreeing to allow the subdivision sewage system to be connected to the sewers of the district. The sewer system shall be installed according to plans and specifications as approved by the district, the County Surveyor and the Health Department. Permanent prints of the plans of the sewer system shall be submitted in triplicate, along with the original drawing, to the County Surveyor. The prints shall show the internal pipe diameter, location of manholes, complete profiles, pipe and joint specifications, and the size of the sewers at the junction of the new system to the existing system. A single plat indicating location of sewer lines and water lines shall be a portion of the sewage plans and profiles. The plans shall be signed by a registered engineer and the sewer district with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the sewer system in Tract No. 19458 is in accordance with the sewer system expansion plans of the Coachella Valley Water District and that the waste disposal system is adequate at this time to treat the anticipated wastes from the proposed tract." The plans must be submitted to the County Surveyor's Office to review at least two weeks prior to the request for the recordation of the final map. It will be necessary for the financial arrangements to be made prior to the recordation of the final map. It will be necessary for the annexation proceedings to be completely finalized prior to the recordation of the final map. An acceptable covenant having to do with the maintenance and operation of recreational facilities must be filed with this Department. We will accept this covenant as a tentative agreement, and it will be necessary to record all covenants or agreements, etc., involving the recreational facilities with the Recorder, County of Riverside, and a copy of the recorded agreement filed with this Department concurrently with the recording of the final map of this subdivision. The Coachella Valley Water District will need additional facilities to provide for the orderly expansion of its domestic water system. These facilities may include wells, reservoirs and booster pumping stations. The developer will be required to provide land on which some of these facilities will be located. These sites shall be shown on the tract map as lots to be deeded to the district for such purpose. Arrangements must be made with the district for the relocation of existing, conflicting facilities. The water from the artificial man-made lake shall be from an approved source. The lake will be constructed and maintained in such a manner so as not to create a public health hazard and shall not be used for any human body contact sports such as bathing, swimming, or wading. City of La Quinta • -3- • November 23, 1983 TRACT NO. 19458 The usage of lake water to irrigate landscaping shall be properly labeled/identified with regard to plumbing fixtures. Prior to recordation of the final map, the Coachella Valley Water District must exhibit/present evidence that the temporary effluent treatment lagoon system or additional sanitary sewers can in fact, handle the substantial increase in dwelling units. Very truly yours, Earl E. Tuntland, R.S., M.P.A. Environmental Health Services Aanager vv`� ph Luchs, R.S. Administrative Supervisor HRL:cg xc: C.R.W.Q.C.B. - Colorado River Basin Reg. Environmental Health Division - Indio 4 00 • • 49 ESTABLISHED IN 1910 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058 • COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONi&3L/l 398-2651 (619) DIRECTORS OFFICERS RAYMOND R. RUMMONDS. PRESIDENT LOWELL O. WEEKS. GENERAL MANAGER -CHIEF ENGINEER TELLIS CODEKAS, VICE PRESIDENT SERNARDINE SUTTON, SECRETARY JOHN P. POWELL October 12, 1983 VICTOR B. HARDY. AUDITOR PAUL W. NICHOLS RED WINE AND SHERRILL. ATTORNEYS STEVE D. BUXTON Planning Commission, City of La Quints Post Office Box 1504 La Quints, California 92253 Gentlemen: File: 0163.11 0421.1 0721.1 Subject: Tract 19458, Southeast Quarter, Section 30, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian This area lies on the sandy area in the northerly portion of La Quinta and is considered safe from stormwater flows except in rare instances. This area is designated Zone C on Federal Flood Insurance rate maps which are in effect at this time. The District will furnish domestic water and sanitation service to this area in accordance with the current regulations of this District. The District will need additional facilities to provide for the orderly expansion of its domestic water system. These facilities may include wells, reservoirs and booster pumping stations. The developer will be required to provide land on which some of these facilities will be located. These sites shall be shown on the tract map as lots to be deeded to the District for such purpose. This area shall be annexed to Improvement District No. 55 of Coachella Valley Water District for sanitation service. There may be conflicts with existing District facilities. We request the appropriate public agency to withhold the issuance of a building permit until arrangements have been made with the District for the relocation of these facilities. RECEIVE® OCT 171983 City Of La Quinta CS:dlb cc: Department of Public Health, India Yours very truly Lowell 0. Weeks Ge eral Manager -Chief Engineer TRUE CONSERVATION USE WATER WISELY j • CITY OF LA QUINTA • 4 �� Department of Community Development 713-105 Celle Estndo La Quints, CA 92253 0'w 1983 1 C. REQUEST FOR COMMENT ��SS SS O DATE —September 26, 1983 ����CFS TO: _City Engineer ,Desert Sande unified School District Fire Marshall _Coachella Valley Water District _Health Department _Southern California Water Company Building Department _General Telephone Eater Quality Control Board _Southern California Gas Company _County Planning _Postmaster _City of Homeowners Association Cal Trans _Chamber of Commerce FROM: Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner SU&7ECT: Request for Comments on the Following Project: Tentative Tract No. 19458 a proposed 154 acre development with 520 attached single-family dwellings, and 374 statutory condominium units oriented around a man-made lake. This case is scheduled for hearing on November 8, 1983 Comments are requested by outobe1' 21, 1983 Cases filed concurrently: General Plan Ame:chrent 83-001, Change of Zone 83_ 003 - --------------- ----------- COMMENTS:The student population in the Coachella Valley has steadily incr ased over the past number of years This continued growth is anticipated with the approval of ._each tentative tract Population increase means increased school enrollment._ Currently our schools are housed in permanent and portable facilities to capacity and any additional housing units will have a serious impact on schnol facilities_ On August 30 1983 the Riverside County Board of Supervisors aooroved the rn-Ilection of developer's fees for the Desert Sands Unified School District under both 4B ni (County Ordinance 575) and CEQA at $628 per dwelling unit In the near fill Lc-yz expect to request the same mitigation within the boundaries of the city of La Quinta._Since we are unable to absorb any additional student enrollment without additional school facilities, we can only advise that approval of tentative tracts within the boundaries the city is made with the understanding that there are no financial resources at this point in time to Submitted By: Telephone No. (619lU7=a&31 Fxi 2l5 Title: Assistint SupSupt Business Services Date October r� 1QRI BERNARDJ. CLARK, SHERIFF. �ON�787�$I4A:r - ' � JRI ERSt , October 14, 1983 Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner City of La Quinta Department of Community Development 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, CA 92253 RECEIVE® OCT 18 sm City of La Quinta RE: Tentative Tract No. 19458 I Dear Ms. Bonner: This Department responds in a general wav to environmental impact reports that are forwarded to us. These requests come from other county and city agencies and from land developers in the city. The city is developing rapidly as is the entire County of Riverside. Our position is to keep abreast of the development through contact with those desiring to grow with the city. We maintain continuous day-to-day relations with the city policy makers. The contract for law enforcement with our Department does not change the day-to-day operations with the city and its policing agency. We have a real desire to provide a secure city for the residents, hence we discuss the needs of the city constantly with the policy body. We negotiate each year for the manhours to be spent in the city to provide a complete law enforcement package. we have found, over the years, to quote averages is dangerous, particularly when dealing with response time and numbers of personnel on duty at a given time of day or week. However the following points may be of assistance to you. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department contracts law enforce- 0 went with the City of La Quinta for total law enforcement, including traffic. ° The city is divided into beats and reporting districts. ° The city contracts for field service 24 hours per day. The city does not have a police station of its own. The service we provide is by assigning personnel attached to our Indio Station. We use city offices for personal meetings with citizens. -- Calls for service in the city are handled by our telephone operators and the field personnel are dispatched by our ° radio dispatchers located in Indio. In this day of rapid �-- communications this system does not present a problem. Our station is open 24 hours per day. ........ I I. _.0........ nwa m. . awranr a Page 2 City of La Quinta October 12, 1983 The Department service on a contract is telephone relayed ° information, response to calls, follow-up investigation, patrol, traffic investigation and crime prevention programs. People commit crime. An increase in population or develop- ment usually means an increase in crime; people bring crime with them. Any new development should consider lighting, street patterns, security hardware, building location, visibility and planting, among other things, as all can aid in reducing crime. During the fiscal year 1982-83 the City of La Quinta shows e a population of 4701, and we have a contract to provide 8,760 hours of service. This contract provides coverage 24 hours per day. I trust this information may be helpful. Sincerely, BE17—CLARK, SHERIFF vrm ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A RF.CODIFICATION OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE. WHEREAS, California Government Code Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 provide for the adoption of a municipal code by a city, and for the adoption by reference of a recodification of any such municipal code; and WHEREAS, Book Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington, has compiled, edited and published a recodification of the La Quinta Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, there have been filed and there are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, for public inspection, more than three conies of a document entitled "La Quinta Municipal Code," which document comprises the 1983 recodification of said code; NOW THEREFORE, The city council of the City of La Quinta, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION I. ADOPTION. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. and 50022.10 of the Government Code, there hereby is adopted the 1983 recodification of the "La Quinta Municipal Code" as published by Book Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington, which recodification will supersede the La Quinta Municipal Code which has been in effect prior to said recodification. SECTION 2. ORDINANCE PASSED SUBSEQUENT TO RECODIFICATION. The last ordinance included in the published recodification was Ordinance No. 36, passed July 19, 1983. Ordinance No. 39, adopted September 20, 1983 subsequent to the published recodification, hereby is readopted and made a part of the 1983 recodification of the La Quinta Municipal Code adopted by SECTION 1 above. SECTION 3. VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or of the code adopted thereby is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or of the code adopted thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section or subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, and of the code adooted hereby irrespective of the clauses or phrases declared invalid. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage. SECTION 5. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after the passage of this ordinance, cause it to be Dosted in at least the three public places designated by resolution of the City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this ordinance; and shall cause this ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the book of ordinances of this City. The foregoing Ordinance was introduced after reading of the title and of the title of the Code adopted thereby, before the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council, and thereafter, following the public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3, the foregoing ordinance was finally adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on 1984, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ay r ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: s--4tt7 S ity Attorney -2- ty Manager 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/Warrant register dated January 17, 1984. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1984. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 7-6 APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER 7 c. CITY OF LA QUINTA DEMAND/WARRANT REGISTER January 17, 1984 ( VOID 2209 $ .00 VOID 2210 .00 DESERT HOT SPRINGS R.S.V.P. PROJECT 2230 509.00 0 Interim funding per Jnt. Pow. Agmt. LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2231 10,000.00 Advance of funds per agreement between city and agency. THE CARLSON GROUP 2232 20.57 Janitorial Supplies MMASC MEMBERSHIPS 2233 20.00 1984 Dues COULSON AND HOFFMAN 2234 2,460.70 Plancheck Services K-MART 2235 144.05 Special Departmental Supplies, Public Safety Dept. PAYROLL, 1/1/84 - 1/15/84 2236- 7,731.27 2247 SECURITY PACIFIC BANK 2248 2,887.50 Federal Income Tax BLACK GOLD GAS STATION 2249 158.38 City Auto Maintenance for December, 1983.• BOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY 2250 3,070.35 Codification of Municipal Code CARLSON'S 2251 180.00 Janitorial Services for December, 1983. THE DAILY NEWS 2252 144.06 Legal Publication & Subscription -- from 12/1/83 - 7/1/84 DEMAND/WARRANT REGISTER December 17, 1964 Page 2 / DUCA & MCCOY 2253 $ 405.00 Professional engineering & inspection services for January,1984. FEDERAL EXPRESS 2254 48.00 Postage HOUSTON'S COUNTRY CLUB SWEEPING 2255 1,155.20 December, 1983 Sweeping LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2256 1,092.00 1984 Dues PBCC 1 2257 87.00 Mailing Machine Rental 1/20/84 - 2/20/84 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 2258 1,195.76 Street repairs & maintenance SHELL OIL COMPANY 2259 141.92 City Auto Maintenance & Operation for December, 1984. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER CO. 2260 14.21 Water Usage - City Yard ^ STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 2261 792.50 Workmans Compensation Insurance STOCKWELL & BINNEY 2262 89.22 Office Supplies TRIAD ENTERPRISES 2263 225.00 City storage yard rental November - January WELLS FARGO TRUSTEE 2264 2,124.06 Health insurance premium for January, 1984 WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY 2265 40.28 Publications & Dues RAY WOOD ASSOCIATES 2266 675.00 Professional accounting services for December, 1983.. TOTAL 35,411.03 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Council From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager Date: January 13, 1984 Subject: Extension of Time, Conditional Use Case No. 2394 Charles Soffer, Applicant. I have met with Mr. John Sanborn, the engineer for Mr. Soffer regarding the subject conditional use case. i indicated that, with the filing of a Tentative Tract and related required information, the proposed development would appear to be acceptable, but that the conditional use permit process was no longer the valid means to achieve development approval of the type proposed, and that the subject permit is really of no use. I have previously explained the same thing to Mr. Soffer. I do not know if Mr. Soffer has understood or accepted this approach. However, the original recommendation of the staff remains unchanged. It is respectfully recommended that the Council deny an extension of time for the subject conditional use permit. MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Council From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager Date: January 13, 1984 Subject: Extension of Time, Conditional Use Case No. 2395 Charles Soffer, Applicant. I have met with Mr. John Sanborn, the engineer for Mr. Soffer regarding the subject conditional use case. I indicated that, with the filing of a Tentative Tract and related required information, the proposed development would appear to be acceptable, but that the conditional use permit process was no longer the valid means to achieve development approval of the type proposed, and that the subject permit is really of no use. I have previously explained the same thing to Mr. Soffer. I do not know if Mr. Soffer has understood or accepted this approach. However, the original recommendation of the staff remains unchanged. It is respectfully recommended that the Council deny an extension of time for the subject conditional use permit. ~ ORDINANCE NO. 47 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.16.010 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. The city council of the City of La Quinta, California, does j ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Section 2.16.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code hereby is amended by adding the following provisions to the first paragraph thereof: "The city attorney shall hold office for and during the pleasure of the city council. The removal of the city attorney may be effected by a majority vote of the whole council as then constituted, without right of hearing unless such hearing is required by state or federal law. Nothing herein, however, shall be construed as a limitation on the power or authority of the city council to enter into any supplemental agreement with the city attorney delineating additional terms and conditions of employment." SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage. SECTION 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after the passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least the three public places designated by resolution of the City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the book of ordinances of this City. The foregoing ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on this 17th day of January 1984, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Cox, Henderson, Wolff and Mayor Baier. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: � 1 �J a YO ATTEST: CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 84- �--� i t A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ! LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A NEW CITY ATTORNEY. The City Council of the City of La Quinta does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. James Longtin is appointed City Attorney for the City of La Quinta, effective February 1, 1984, to serve at the pleasure of the City Council, as a regular employee of the City. SECTION 2. His initial salary, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be as outlined in Chapter 2.16 of the Municipal Code, in Ordinance No. 46, and in that certain letter to him dated January 6, 1984, a copy of which is, and shall remain, on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 3. This Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 82-33 adopted on July 20, 1982. APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 1984. MA OR ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: -' CITY ATTORNEY CITY 4MANAGER e L MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Council From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager Date: January 13, 1984 Subject: Preparation of plans and specifications for traffic signal at intersection of Washingtor Street and Eisenhower Drive The accompanying proposal for professional service from Federhart & Associates relates to the preparation of plans and specifications for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive. When the plans and specifications are prepared, and an estimate of cost is available, bids will be sought and a contract awarded. Approval of the proposal for service from Federhart & Associates is respectfully recommended. Federhart & Associates 5252 Balboa Avenue, Suite 709 San Diego, CA 92117 (714) 278.3365 January 3, 19B3 Frank M. Usher, City Manager City of La Quinta P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Mr. Usher: X448 TRAFFIC AND PARKING STUDIES This is the formal proposal/contract that was orally worked out between the City of La Quinta and our Martin J. Bouman on Friday, December 30, 1983. As conveyed by Mr. Bouman, Federhart & Associates will prepare a complete bid pack- age for the City of La Quints to have its first traffic signal installed. We will prepare the plans, the specifications, and a preliminary cost estimate for this signal for the fixed fee sum $3,200.00. The above price assumes that you will provide us with a City of La Quinta 20-scale Mylar "D" sheet that shows us the existing and future curb lines, islands, medians, etc., along with above- and below -ground utilities, topo, etc., so we know what we have to avoid with our signal poles, conduits, pull boxes, controllers, etc. Also, we'll need to know where electrical service will come from so we can locate the signal controller in that quadrant of the intersection. Normally, your engineer would provide all this on the one Mylar base, which we will then use for the design. As Marty told you, we will get a print of the signal design back to you for a red- line check within three weeks of our receiving the 20-scale Mylar. Then, after we get the check print back, we'll make the final changes on the Mylar and get it back to you, along with the specs and estimate, within two more weeks. If the above is still satisfactory, this letter, when properly signed and dated, can serve as our fixed fee contract. Yours truly, Federhart & Associates JWF:vc Accepted for the City of La Quints: Date: MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Mayor and Mmtbers of the City Council From: Raymond E. Ott, City Attorney Date: January 13, 1964 Subject: DISASTER / APPROVED d ^� L�J /AS TO CONTENT. U FOR CITY COUNCIL METING OF CITY IAGER On tonight's agenda is a series of Ordinance revisions and resolutions related to La Quinta's Disaster Preparedness Program. These actions are part of the continuing steps the City is taking in order to fully establish a response system for emergencies. Briefly, these actions are summarized as follows: 1. Ordinance Revision Chapter 2.20 of the Municipal Code provides for the preparation and carrying out of plans in the event of any disasters. While it is well written and entirely adequate for our purposes, the state and county offices of emergency services desire each local governwnt to have established a Disaster Council. The proposed revision does just that. The Disaster Council is the official disaster planning group for the City. Membership on the Council is up to the City. It is recommended that the Mayor, City Manager, Community Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Planning Director, Building Official and Assistant to the City Manager be designated as members. 2. Resolution - Master Mutual Aid Agreement This agreement, between the City and the State, is a standard action that ties each local jurisdiction into a network of disaster response agencies. The City needs to enter into it in order to qualify for assistance, for mutual aid and for State certification of the City plans. 3. Resolution - Workmen's Compensation for Disaster Volunteers This resolution sets up the mechanism for insurance coverage of registered volunteers injured while providing disaster assistance. The government cod section referenced in the resolution merely establishes the method of registration of volunteers. 4. Resolution - Non -Discrimination Statement The Resolution is required in order to obtain certain types of State and Federal financial assistance. Approval of these four (4) measures is respectfully reconnended. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF DISASTER OPERATIONS AND RELIEF IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA. The city council of the City of La Quinta, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 2.20 of the La Quinta Municipal Code hereby is amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.20 DISASTER RELIEF Sections: 2.20.010 General purposes. 2.20.020 Definitions. 2.20,030 Disaster council. 2.20.040 Disaster council --Composition. 2.20.050 Disaster council --Powers. 2.20.060 Disaster preparedness functions. 2.20.070 Emergency corps. 2.20.080 Local emergency--Declaration.--Termination. 2.20.090 Emergency corps --Commander. 2.20.100 Commander --Authority and powers. 2.20.110 City council --Orders and regulations. 2.20.120 Preservation of local government. 2.20.130 Privileges and immunities. 2.20.140 Penalties. 2.20.010 General purposes_. The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City of La Quinta in the event of the emergency conditions hereinafter referred to; the direction of the disaster organization and the coordination - of the disaster functions of the City of La Quinta with the County of Riverside and with all other public agencies, corporations, organiza- tions and affected private persons. 2.20.020 Definitions. A. As used in this chapter, the terms emergency or disaster shall mean the actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within this city caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot, earthquake or other conditions, including conditions resulting from war or imminent threat of war but other than conditions resulting from a labor controversy, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, regular personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and which may require the combined forces of other political jurisdictions to combat. L. Other terms used herein shall have meanings as used i.. the California Emergency Services Act. 2.20.030 Disaster council. It shall be the duty of the La Quinta disaster council, and it is hereby empowered, to cause to be developed and recommended for adoption by the city council emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and such ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations as are necessary to implement such plans and agreements. The disaster council shall meet upon call of the chairman, or in his absence from the city or inability to call such a meeting, upon the call of the vice-chairman. 2.20.040 Disaster council --Composition. The City of La Quinta disaster council consists of the following persons: A. The mayor, who shall act as its chairman; B. The city manager; C. The community safety coordinator; D. The city engineer; E. The planning director; F. The building official; and G. The assistant to the city manager. 2.20.050 Disaster council --Powers. The disaster council shall have power to: A. Elect a vice-chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary; B. Enact its own rules and procedures; C. Review and recommend for adoption by the city council disaster and mutual aid plans and agreements. 2.20.060 Disaster preparedness functions. A. Pre -disaster preparedness functions as described in joint powers agreement for the City of La Quinta will be accomplished by the Riverside County office of disaster preparedness under contract to the city. B. The services to be provided by the County office of disaster preparedness includes but is not limited to preparation of general plan, annexes thereto and communications planning reports. 2.20.070 Emergency corps. The City of La Quinta emergency corps shall be activated and shall function as a disaster relief body only: A. Upon the existence of a "state of war emergency; B. Upon the declaration by the Governor of the State of California, or of persons authorized to act in his stead, of a "state of emergency", affecting and including the City of La Quinta; C. Upon the declaration of a "local emergency" by the city council of the City of La Quinta, or by persons herein authorized to act in its stead; D. When affirmative response is made to the County of Riverside to join in a "local emergency" declared by the county. 2.20.080 Local emergency--Declaration--Termination. A. A "local emergency" may be declared for good and sufficient reason by the city council or, if the city council is not in session, by: 1. Any member of the city council acting individually; 2. City manager; E 3. Chief of police; 4. Fire chief; 5. Acting city manager. Whenever a "local emergency" is proclaimed by other than the city council, the city council shall take action to ratify the proclama- tion within seven (7) days thereafter or the proclamation shall have no further force or effect. B. The city council shall review, at least every fourteen (14) days, until such "local emergency" is terminated, the need for continuing the "local emergency" and shall proclaim the termination of such "local emergency" at the earliest possible date the conditions warrant. 2.20.090 Emergency corps --Commander. The city manager shall be the emergency corps commander. In the absence or inability of the city manager to act, he shall automatically be succeeded as emergency corps commander by the following officials in the order named: A. Community Safety Coordinator; B. Acting city manager. 2.20.100 Commander --Authority and powers. A. During a declared emergency affecting the City of La Quinta, the emergency corps commander shall, to the extent he deems necessary, have complete authority over all agencies of the city government and the right to exercise within the area designated all police powers vested in the city by the Constitution and laws of the State of California in order to effectuate the purpose of this chapter. He may direct all agencies of the city government to utilize and employ city personnel, equipment and facilities for the performance of any and all activities designed to prevent or alleviate actual or threatened damage due to the emergency. Any agency so directed by the emergency corps commander may expend any of the monies which have been appropriated to it in performing such activities irrespective of the particular purpose for which the money was appropriated. Any expenditures made in connection with emergency activities, including mutual aid activities, shall be deemed conclu- sively to be for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the City of La Quinta. The city council may reimburse any city agency for funds expended during emergency operations. How- ever, reimbursements will be made to any city agency for expenditures incurred if the funds of that department are subject to Constitutional restrictions which would normally prohibit their use for such purposes. B. In addition to the powers granted herein, the emergency corps commander shall have such powers incidental to the performance of his duties as said commander as may be necessary to allow him to carry out the emergency operations plan of the City of La Quinta, it being the intent that the enumerated powers herein are not intended to be limitations upon his powers. 2.20.110 City council --Orders and regulations. A. During the existence of a declared emergency affecting the City of La Quinta, the city council shall be considered to be in continuous session. 3 B. During a "declared emergency," the city council may prom- ulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protec- tion of life and property including orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries where necessary to preserve the public order and safety. Such orders and regulations shall be in writing and shall be given widespread publicity and notice. 2.20.120 Preservation of local government. During the existence of a war emergency, law and order must be preserved and insofar as possible, government services continued or restored. This can best be done by civil government. To provide for the continuance of the legislative branch of the city, each councilmember shall have the authority to nominate for approval by the full council three individuals as his standby. Standby officers shall be designated 1, 2 and 3 as the case may be. Their duties shall be to fill the post to which appointed in the order designated during a war emergency when, for any reason, the regular councilmember is unavailable. He shall serve until the regular councilmember becomes available. Standby councilmembers, however, are not in the line of succession as emergency corps commander. 2.20.130 Privileges and immunities. A. The city shall not be liable for any claim based upon the exercise or performance or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty on the part of any employee of the city. B. Volunteers duly registered with the city disaster council or unregistered persons duly pressed into service during any declared emergency affecting the City of La Quinta, in carrying out, complying with or attempting to comply with any order or regulation issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter while performing any of their authorized functions or duties shall have the same degree of responsibility for their actions and enjoy the same immunities as officers and employees of the City of La Quinta. 2.20.140 Penalties. It shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both, for any person during a disaster: A. To willfully obstruct, hinder or delay any member of the City of La Quinta emergency corps in the enforcement of any lawful rule, regulation or order issued pursuant to this chapter or in the performance of any duty imposed upon them by virtue of this chapter; B. To do any act forbidden by any lawful rule, regulation or order issued Dursuant to this chapter if such act is of such a nature as to give or be likely to give assistance to the enemy or to imperil life or property or to prevent, hinder or delay the defense or protection of persons or property; C. To wear, carry or display without authority any means of identification specified by the civil defense and/or disaster agency of the federal or state government. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such 4 provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after passage. SECTION 4. POSTING. The City Clerk shall within 15 days after the passage of this ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least the 3 public places designated by resolution of the City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this ordinance; and shall cause this ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the book of ordinances of this City. The foregoing ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on the 1984, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY CLERK r MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 89- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AGREEING TO ABIDE BY THE CALIFORNIA DISASTER AND CIVIL DEFENSE MASTER MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That certain agreement titled "California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement" between the State of California and the City, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, hereby is approved and the City of La Quinta agrees to abide with the said Agreement. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall forthwith file a certified copy of this Resolution with the State Disaster Council. APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 1984. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ITY ATTORNEY- CITY MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 84- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEER "DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS". WHEREAS, Section 8580 of the Government Code provides: "The Emergency Council shall establish by rule and reg- ulation various classes of disaster service workers and the scope of the duties of each class. The Emergency Council shall also adopt rules and regulations prescribing the manner in which disaster service workers of each class are to be registered. All of the rules and regulations shall be designed to facilitate the payment of workers' compensation." and WHEREAS, The California Emergency Council has adopted rules and regulations establishing classes of disaster service workers, the scope of duties of each class, and the manner of registration of such volunteer disaster service workers; and WHEREAS, Section 8612 of the Government Code (Chapter 1454, Statutes 1970) provides: "Any disaster council which both agrees to follow the rules and regulations established by the California Emergency Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 8580 and substantially complies with such rules and regulations shall be certified by the Emergency Council. Upon such certification, and not before, the disaster council becomes an accredited disaster council." and WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has registered and will hereafter register volunteer disaster service workers; and WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta desires to become an "accredited disaster council" organization in order that injured disaster service workers registered with it may benefit by the provisions of Chapter 10 of Division 4 of Part 1 of the Labor Code; NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of La Quinta, hereby agrees to follow the rules and regulations established by the California Emergency Council pursuant to the provisions of Section 8580 of the Government Code. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to send a certified copy hereof to the California Emergency Council APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 8F (�l RESOLUTION NO. 84- ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY MANAGER RESOLUTION NO. 84- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, that this Council hereby does approve execution of the Assurance of Compliance With the Department of Defense and Federal Emergency Management Agency Regulations Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this Resolution, and the City Manager is authorized to sign the same for and on behalf of the City of La Quinta. APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 1984. ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,ofCITY ATTORNEY MAYOR APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY MANAGER shall be allocated to and, when collected, shall be paid to District, and the remainder shall be allocated and paid to Agency. When the total annual Tax Increment received by the Agency exceeds $2,750,000., 1.43% of the total annual increment shall be allocated to and, when received, shall be paid to the District and the remainder shall be allocated and paid to the NO I MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Council Honorable Chairman and Members of the Redevelopment Agency From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager/Executive Director Date: January 13, 1984 Subject: Agreement with the Coachella Valley Unified School District At the public hearing regarding the La Quinta Redevelopment Project, the Council and Agency approved a memorandum of understanding with the Coachella Valley Unified School District regarding the disposition of tax increments. The accompanying agreement has been prepared by our Special Counsel pursuant to the memorandum, in response to a draft agreement from the counsel for the District. The document is still being reviewed by the Counsel for the District, and there may still be some modification. This agreement is being presented for your information and review.. We expect to have a final document for approval by Monday or Tuesday. To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA Honorable Mayor and Members of Council Honorable Chairman and Members of the Frank M. Usher, City Manager/Executive January 13, 1983 Y-/Z/ Redevelopment Agency Director Agreement with the Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District Today, I received a proposed agreement with the Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District relative to the distribution of tax increments. Tonight, I will deliver a copy of the proposed agreement to Katz Hollis in Los Angeles for their review on Sunday of the possible impact of the proposal on the financing of the redevelopment project. We will plan to make a recommendation to the Council and Agency on Monday. The District is demanding a reply "no later than January 18th, 1984". Unfortunately, although there have been several prior discussions with the District on the matter, and the last disposition was that the District would get back to us regarding our last proposal, a current, very tight time bind has resulted, leaving very little room for negotiation. 83-733 AVENUE 55 BOARD OF TRUSTEES THERMAL, CAUFORNIA 92274 ADMINISTRATION RONALD WALKER, B.V.M.S. President Indio HARRY KRINGS Vice Presldent Cathedral City CONRAD PEREZ Secretary Coachella JUDITH COX Is ouinta CARL EMERSON Indian Wells THEODORE J. FISH Countyst-Large WILLIAM L GIBSON Desert Hot Springs BEN LAFUN JR. Countyat-Large MAX REEFER Rancho Mirage TELEPHONE THERMAL (1119) 398-0119 Mr. Frank Usher City Manager La Quinta City Hall 78 105 Calle Estado La Quinta, Ca 92253 Dear Mr. Usher: January 11,1984 MICHAEL J. WARGO District Manager - Entomologist ROBERT ROTTSCHAEFER, M.D. As a member Of the Redevelopment Agency of La Quint& you are aware -^ Palm Desert of the great importance the project area has to your community. JOHN R. TURLO The continued development of Redevelopment Agency projects has severely Palm Springs eroded our ability to plan for and find future solutions to problems (as you have experienced in past years) that can be quite annoying to our many full time residents and guest residents as well. The Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District has taken the time to prepare a contract for increment sharing that will allow the District to remain an effective tool in the fight against mosquitoes and eye gnats. A review of the County Fiscal Review Report shows that the District share is quite small (less than 14% of each year's increment). The District proposes to have the Redevelopment Agency return a portion of the increment taxes so that we may continue to operate effectively. Should you doubt our efficient, effective and frugal management style, please feel free to contact our office for a courtesy tour that will demonstrate a conservative approach to management that would make you proud. The District urges you to give timely consideration to the attached contract. Our time requirement for a reply from you shall be no later than January 18th, 1984. We wish to cooperate with your endeavors but require consideration to maintain ours. Sincerely COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT R ,QA i�m� Ronald Walker, President of the Board MJ W /ch SETTLEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE CITY OF LA QUINTA 1. PARTIES AND DATE. 1.1 This Agreement is entered into in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California, this the 10th day of January, 1984, between the COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT, a public agency ("District"), and the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, public body ("Agency") and the CITY OF LA QUINTA, a municipal corpo- ration ("City"). 2. RECITALS. 2.1 Agency is proposing to undertake a program under the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health I Safety Code Section 33000 et sec.)* for the redevelopment, replanning and redesign of blighted areas within City with stagnant, improperly utilized and unproductive land known as the La Quints. Redevelopment Project ("Project") and requiring redevelopment in the interest of the health, safety and gen- eral welfare of the people of the City of La Quinta. • All subsequent references, unless otherwise noted, are to the California Health & Safety Code. .1 2.2 District is an affected taxing entity which had general purpose ad valorem property taxes levied on its behalf by Riverside County's Assessor on all of the property located in the proposed Project Area in fiscal year 1982-83. 2.3 The California Community Redevelopment Law (Health h Safety Code, Sections 33000, et sec.) authorizes redevelopment agencies to reduce the amount of tax increment needed and to pay to any taxing agency with territory located within a project area other than the community which has adopted the project, any amounts of money which in the agency's determination is appropriate. 2.4 District has submitted objections to Project's financial impact and has determined that Project could cause financial burden or detriment. 2.5 Agency and City desire to resolve and settle, once and for all times, all present, past and future controver- sies, claims, causes of action or purported causes of action, differences or disputes, both real and potential, arising against Agency and City in relationship to the Project and the Redevelopment Plan. 2.6 District and Agency.wish to enter into a cooperative agreement between themselves to provide mutual aid and assistance in the redevelopment of certain areas of City through the construction, operation and maintenance of mosquito control facilities, structures equipment and apparatus, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "mosquito abatement facilities and services") and District and Agency have a common -2- interest in and wish to facilitate redevelopment within City and to provide for the cooperation of District and Agency in carrying out redevelopment activities and otherwise alleviate any financial burden or detriment caused to District by the Project. 2.7 District and Agency recognize the need to provide adequate mosquito abatement facilities and services to serve the Project and have determined that such mosquito abatement facilities and services are of benefit to the Project and the immediate area in which the Project is located and that there are no other reasonable means of financing such mosquito abatement facilities and services. 2.8 Agency has found and determined that it would be appropriate to alleviate any financial burden or detriment caused to District by the Project by authorizing pay- ment to District of money to be used for the funding of mosquito abatement facilities and services which benefit the Project and by otherwise expanding and improving mosquito abatement facil- ities and services within the community. 2.9 District, City and Agency, in consideration of these mutual undertakings, desire to settle their differences and cooperatively provide for the redevelopment of certain areas of City. This Agreement is a compromise in settlement of the claims and liabilities alleged by District in relationship to the Project and the Redevelopment Plan and shall never be treated as an admission of liability by City or Agency for any purpose. -3- NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as followee 3. DEFINITIONS. "County" shall mean the County of Riverside, a political subdivision of the State of California. "City" shall mean the City of La Quinta, a muni- cipal corporation. "Agency" shall mean the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Quinta. "District" shall mean the Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District, a body corporate and agency of the State of California. "Project" and "Project Area" shall mean the specific redevelopment project area and redevelopment activities described in the Redevelopment Project of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of La Quinta. "Tax Increment" shall mean that portion of ad valorem property taxes resulting from the increase in assessed valuation in the Project area over the base year assessed valuations in the Project area, as defined in Section 33670 of the Health and Safety Code received by Agency. "Tax Increment" shall refer to those taxes collected as a result of the 1% levy allowed under Article XIIIA of the Constitution of the State of California. "Tax Increment," as referred to in this Agreement, shall not include those taxes levied in excess of the 1% general levy. -4- "District Share" shall mean that portion of "Tax Increment" attributable to that area within the territorial limits of District which would have otherwise been levied upon taxable property in the Project Area, had there not been an adopted redevelopment project, by or for the benefit of District, as computed by the County Auditor -Controller in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California after the effective date of Ordinance No, 43, In no event shall District's share exceed 1.47% of the Tax Increment. 3.2 General Purpose Tax Allocation. All taxes in excess of the amounts specified in Section 33670(a) attri- butable to that area within the territorial limits of District which would have otherwise been levied upon taxable property in the Project Area by or for the benefit of the District after the effective date of the Redevelopment Plan and which are allocated and paid to Agency pursuant to Section 33670(b) shall be allocated by Agency upon receipt to its Special Fund for purposed of redevelopment. 3.3 Payment to District. Notwithstandipg the requirements of Section 3.2 of this Agreement, and commencing with the first fiscal year in which the total annual Tax Incre- ment is received, .70% (less than 3/4 of 1%) of the total annual increment shall be allocated to and, when collected, shall be paid to District, and the remainder shall be allocated and paid to Agency. When the total annual Tax Increment received by Agency exceeds $1,500,000., 1.10% of the total annual increment -5- IF effective date of the Redevelopment Plan and which are allocated to District pursuant to Law. 3.6 Taxes Not to Be Used for Purposes of Health & Safety Code Section 31334.2, No portion of Tax Increment collected for and allocated to District under the terms of this Agreement shall be deducted for purposes of complying with Section 33334.2. No portion of the Tax Increment allocated to District shall constitute a receipt of Tax Increment by Agency for the purposes of California Health & Safety Code Section 33334.2 and shall not otherwise be required to be deposited in Agency's Low- and Moderate -Income Housing Fund for purposes of complying with California Health & Safety Code Section 33334.2. 3.7 Allocation of Special. Taxes. District shall be allocated, in addition to the portion of taxes allocated pur- suant to Subdivision (a) of Section 33670 and Sections 3.4 and 3.5 of this Agreement, all or any portion of the tax revenues allocated to Agency pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 33670 attributable to increases in the rate of tax imposed for the benefit of District which levy occurs after the tax year in which the ordinance adopting the redevelopment plan becomes effective. 3.8 Modification and Termination. If after this Agreement is executed, State enacts laws or policies in conflict with all or any portion of this Agreement. Agency and District may mutually agree to excuse performance of all or any portion of this -Agreement by Agency or District. If after this Agree- ment is executed, State enacts laws or policies which reduce the -7- ,d amounts of Tax Increment received by Agency any payments made to District under this Agreement shall be reduced in like pro- portion. In the event any section or portion of this Agreement shall be held, found or determined to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason whatsoever, the remaining provisions shall remain In effect, and the parties thereto shall take further actions as may be reasonably necessary and available to them to effectu- ate the intent of the parties as to all provisions set forth in this Agreement. 3.9 Settlement and Release. By this Agreement, the parties intend to resolve all differences with respect to the Redevelopment Plan. Therefore, upon execution of this Agree- ment, District and Agency shall forthwith withdraw any and all I objections to any proceedings relating to the validity of the Plan and/or proceedings incident thereto. District, and each and all of its individual and collective agents, representatives, attorneys, principals, predecessors, successors, assigns, administrators, executors, heirs, and beneficiaries, hereby release and discharge Ager_cy and City, and each and all of Agency's and City's agents, re- presentatives, attorneys, principals, predecessors, successors, and assigns, and each of them from any and all obligations, liabilities, claims, costs, expenses, demands, debts, contro- versies, damages, causes of action, which any of them now have, or might hereafter have, by reason of any matter or thing arising out of or in any way relating to the Redevelopment Plan and the Project. G District recognizes that it is the intent of Agency and City in entering into this Agreement, to resolve all claims, litigation, disputes and controversies that District, and each and all of its individual and collective agents, repre- sentatives, attorneys, principals, predecessors, successors, assigns, administrators, executors, heirs, and beneficiaries, may have relating to or arising out of the Redevelopment Plan and the Project, and District on behalf of itself and the afore- mentioned persons and entities, warrant and represent as follows, (a) Neither District, and each and all of its individual and collective agents, representatives, attorneys, principals, predecessors, successors, assigns, administrators, executors, heirs, and beneficiaries, have any intention of as- r serting any claims or filing any lawsuits against Agency and City in connection with the Redevelopment Plan and the Projects and (b) District, and each and all of its individ- ual and collective agents, representatives, attorneys, principals, predecessors, successors, assigns, administrators, executors, heirs, and beneficiaries, have not assigned any right, title, or interest in or to any claim or cause of action which may pre- sently exist or may have existed in the past, or may exist in the future against Agency or City or its assigns and related and affiliated persons and entities. District represents and warrants that in agreeing to the terms of this Agreement it has read the Agreement, it has had the Agreement explained to it by District's counsel, it is aware of the content and legal affect of this Agreement, it is acting on the advice of District's counsel and it is not relying on any representation made by Agency or City, or any of the employees, agents, representatives or attorneys of Agency or City, or any of them, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. District, on behalf of itself and each and all of their individual and collective agents, representatives, attorneys, principals, predecessors, successors, assigns, administrators, executors, heirs, and beneficiaries, agree and covenant not to enter into any lawsuit which is based on any claims released or resolved by this Agreement, or is in der - rogation of this Agreement. District hereby agrees to indemnify Agency and City and save and hold Agency and City harmless from and against damages (which term shall mean actual cash expenditures arising out of, resulting from or related to any damage, lia- bility, loss, cost or deficiency, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees and other costs and expenses incident to proceedings or investigations or the defense of any claim) incurred by Agency or City arising out of, resulting from or relating to: (i) Any inaccuracy in the representation or the breach of any warranty of District under this Agreements and (ii) Any failure of District to duly perform and observe any term, provision, covenant or agreement to be performed or observed by District pursuant to this Agreement. District, City or Agency acknowledge that they have been advised by their attorneys concerning, and are -10- M familiar with, the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as followsi "A General release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affect- ed his settlement with the debtor." 3.10 Mutual Assistance. District will assist Agency in the planning, financing, acquisition, construction and maintenance or operation of redevelopment activities under- taken by Agency within District in accordance with applicable state and federal law. District and Agency shall supply to one another such information and reports as from time to time either may require to undertake their respective obligations. -11- 10 DATED: CITY OF LA QUINTA Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk DATED ATTESTe REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA Chairman Secretary AGENCY COUNSEL COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DIS,TRICT DATED %KJA�JCI� President of the Board ATTESTS Clerk >Z District Manager -12- PROPOSAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR DOKWIK)M PLANNING 1.0 A La Quinta Downtown Planning Committee is established. (� 1.1. The L.Q.D.P.C. will be ca posed of: 8 2 City Council Members CJ 1 Mmber of the Planning Commission 1 City Staff Member 1 President of the Chamber of Camierce 5 Merchants and/or Co mercial Property Owners (selected from volunteers) 1.1.1. The five will be elected in a democratic process, providing opportunity for all merchants/property owners to participate. 1.1.2. All merchants/property owners will be notified and asked if they would like to serve on the WDPC. 1.1.3. The Chamber of Commerce will mail a ballot to all merchants/ property owners, listing the names of all who volunteered. The completed ballots will be returned to the Chamber. 1.1.4. The five persons receiving the most votes will be on the Comnattee. 2.0. The LQDPC will develop sore broad concepts for development and submit them to their respective groups for majority approval. 2.1. These concepts should include: A Theme An Architectural Motif Identification of Initial Geographic Area Reocnvendations for Types of Enterprises in Area 3.0. The City will employ an architect/designer on a temporary basis. 3.1. The designer will report to the LQDPC. 3.2. The designer will lay out architectural/artistic designs, conceptualizations and plans within the framework of the concepts developed by the LQDPC. 4.0. Jtien the LQDPC has approved the designs, they shall be submitted to all interested groups for concurrence. 5.0. After concurrence, there shall be written agreement among all groups to follow the plan. DISCUSSION RE: MVIOM PLANNING Revised: 1-17-84 Page Two. 6.0. Once the plan is activated, and property owners start develogrent, it may happen that one, or a few property owners make it impossible for the cooperative effort to proceed. 6.1. At such a point, the IQDPC shall explore with the particular owners means of securing their cooperation. 6.2. If this effort is unsuccessful, the IQDPC shall recommend to the Redevelopment Agency that eminent domain be used as a means of making it possible for the cooperative effort to succeed. 6.3. Eminent domain will not be used under other circumstances. 6.4. The Redevelopment Agency will agree to defer any possible use of eminent domain until one (1) year after establishment of the LQDPC. 7.0. As the composition of membership of the IQDPC changes over the years, new members shall be bound by the planning and other policies developed by their predecessors. La Quinta Business Association P.O. Box 300 La Q uinta, California 92253 January 159 1984 City of La Quinta La Quinta, California 92253 Attn; City Council Dear Councilmembers: The La Quinta Business Association, an organization representing most businesses and business property owners in the 'cove' area, is hereby submitting the following proposals with regard to the issue of redevelopment: A. Statutory power of eminent domain over any commercial property within the boundaries of the redevelopment area to be immediately rescinded. B. After the threat of eminent domain is removed, the La Quinta Business Association will work with the City to achieve the following beneficial conditions: 1. Adopt a common architectural design for new commercial structures. This could include re- quiring Spanish Style buildings with red tile roofs and could be achieved by owners signing covenants which would pass with title if the property is sold in the future. 2. Using the same 'covenant' principle, desig- nate limited, desireable useage for new construction. These uses could be chosen from the 99 allowable uses in the CPS zoning or other uses by agreement between the City and property owners of commercial land. 3. Study the possibility of a 'shared parking plan' which would encourage contiguous properties to have common parking. This would allow some of the few existing small lots to be developed. cont 4. Work to combine the approximately 12 existing twenty-five foot wide lots within the redevelopment area with contiguous property by encouraging owners to voluntarily buy, sell, or trade. Local real estate agents could donate their services to accomplish this and it is possible the City could purchase one or more of these lots at current market value to hold until adjacent owners heed them for development. It is even possible the City could make a profit if value increased in the future. 5. Work to streamline City regulatory procedures to save time and expense to developers in order to promote a climate that encourages building. 6. Study the possibility of rezoning the area bounded by Tampico, Bermudas, the alley north of La Fonda, and Desert Club Dr. to a commercial zoning and then have the City purchase the property at market value for use as downtown parking. 7. Study the possibility of lot and structure owners donating a portion of the front of their property for sidewalks. Currently, most business property boundaries extend to the street curb line. Please consider these proposals and advise us when it will be convenient to meet and further discuss them. The owners of La Quinta businesses and commercial property owners are interested in the future of La quinta and are willing to work with the City to insure there is uality development that will be beneficial to all Thank you. J Rupert E. Yessayian Chairperson