1986 02 04 CCO,c AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting of the City Council to be held at
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California.
February 4, 1986 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the
Council on matters relating to City business. when
addressing the Council, please state your name and address.
The proceedings of the Council meeting are recorded on tape
and comments of each person shall be limited to three 3)
minutes.
Persons wishing to address the Council regarding an Agenda
item should use the form provided. Please complete one form
for each Agenda item you intend to address and return the
form to the Secretary prior to the beginning of the meet-
ing. NOTE: Except for hearings, comments relative to items
on the Agenda are limited to two 2) minutes. Your name will
be called at the appropriate time.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Communication from the League of California Cities re-
garding a proposed increase in dues.
B. Communication from La Quinta Women's Golf Auxiliary
regarding a donation to the City park improvement fund.
5. COMMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes of a regular meeting of the City
Council held January 21, 1986.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEMANDS.
C. Report from Planning Coinmission regarding request for an
extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 18765, for
a 19.1 acre, 72 unit project on the south side of Ave.
Fernando, between Avenida Obregon and Calle Mazatlan;
Landinar* Land Company, Applicant.
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D. Report from Community Development Director concerning
a request for a special advertising device for the
La Quinta Arts Foundation.
7. HEARINGS
A. A public hearing concerning Change of Zone No. 85-018
a request for a change of zone from 12-2-12,000 One
Family Dwellings, 12,000 square foot net lot area per
dwelling) to R-3 General Residential) on a 40.2 acre
site at the southwest corner of Avenue 50 and Jefferson
Street; Morris and Grayson/Rufus Associates, Applicant.
1) Report from Planning Commission.
2) Public comment.
3) Council discussion.
4) Ordinance for introduction.
B. A public hearing concerning the Abatement of a Public
Nuisance located at 50-840 Washington Street.
1) Report from Community Development Director.
2) Public comment.
3) Council discussion.
4) Resolution for adoption.
C. A public hearing concerning the use of funds available
through the Community Development Block Grant Program.
1) Report from Community Development Director/Associate
Planner.
2) Public comment.
3) Council discussion.
4) Motion to continue Hearing to February 18, 1986.
8. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Report from Community Safety Coordinator regarding the
dedication of the La Quinta PGA West Fire Station and
Fire Engine. INFORMATIONAL)
B. Report from Planning Commission concerning a schedule for
review of the general plan amendments.
1) Motion for adoption.
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C. Report from Planning Coinmission concerning changing review
procedures for commercial developments.
1) Motion for adoption.
D. Other *%*j' *
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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O,cproposed budget, estimated actual expenses for the calendar year and the
proposed 1986 budget.
At the end of 1985 the League's financial condition is good. Lower than
expected expenses, along with greater attendance at League conferences and
institutes, has permitted the League to re-establish its prudent reserve and
at the same time continue to move forward with a sound service program and a
strong legislative advocacy program while also implementing a major data
processing/office automation effort that will permit the League to enhance its
legislative, me*rbership and legal services to the membership.
proposal: The League Board of Directors, as authorized by the League's
Constitution and Bylaws, is proposing a 6% dues increase, which will result in
approximately $77,861 in new revenue for calendar year 1986. This dues
increase represents a modest 3.2% increase in general purpose revenue for the
League. While city general purpose revenues are estimated to increase
approximately 7.1% in 1985-86 according to the State Department of Finance,
the League is able to maintain its service program and build upon that very
successful program with this dues increase.
In 1986, the League of California Cities, in addition to carrying out the wide
range of services undertaken last year, will add the following activities:
Completion of implementation of the data processing/office automation
system. The League has purchased a Hewlett-Packard 3000 with the
appropriate software to greatly enhance our word processing capabilities,
list management and publications management, legislative bill service and
electronic mail, library management, seminar and conference management,
research analysis and accounting.
Public Information Activities for three June propositions which will
greatly impact on local government: tort reform, reinstatement of general
obligation bond financing, and guarantee of the motor vehicle in lieu fees.
These issues are of vital concern to cities and a well organized public
information program will be initiated beginning in January 1986 that will
require additional staff support and resources.
Study the feasibility of creating an excess liability. insurance statewide
fund.
The League office in Washington, DC, has provided an important link to both
activities of concern to California cities and our relationship with the
National League of Cities. The Board of Directors is proposing to maintain
our Washington office with a full time staff position.
These activities, coupled with the on*oing programs provided by the League,
are contained within the proposed 1986 line item budget.
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O,c January 26, 1986
D- Mr. Fena:
The wut*i of La Quinta Country Club are proud to donate $1165.00
to the City of La Quinta Youth Fund.
* collect for the La Qilinta Youth Fund every Christmas season
and take pride in seeing on*oing enprove***nts at the City k....
and the use thereof by the local residents.
If these nonies are used for a specific project, I know that
the ladies *u1d enjoy hearing about it
Yours very truly,
Janice Batt
La Quinta Woeen's
*1f Auxiliary Treasurer
*OI*;: Retyped for City Council pa*et.
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O,c 0% MEMORANDUM
* * CITY OF LA QUINTA
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: February 4, 1986
SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF TIME OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18765
LOCATION: South Side of Avenida Fernando Between Calle Mazatlan
and Avenida Obregon
APPLICANT: Landmark Land Company
REQUEST: Approval of a Second, One-Year Extension in which to
File a Final Map.
On January 28, 1986, the Planning Commission reviewed the above
request and unanimously recommended approval of a one-year time
extension for the remaining phases of the tentative tract to
November 1, 1986, subject to the conditions in the attached Staff
Report.
The Commission discussed adding a condition encouraging the reten-
tion of a palm tree grove at Fernando and Obregon, but determined
it was not appropriate at the time. There were no other substantive
discussion items.
Kevin Manning, Landmark Land Company, appeared in support of the
Staff recommendation.
No one else appeared on the matter.
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I*rence L. Stevens, AICP
Community Development Director
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Atch: Planning Commission Memo
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O,c C MEMORANDUM
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: February 4, 1986
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE
APPLICANT: La Quinta Arts Foundation
LOCATION: Southeast Corner of Washington Street and Highway lii
REQUEST: Approval to establish a 10-1/2' x 21' temporary, portable
billboard to advertise a special event.
BACKGROUND
A. Applicant's Request See Attached Letter)
The Applicant is requesting approval to place a portable
billboard at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Washington
Street from February 25, 1986 approximately) through March 9,
1986. The 10-1/2' x 21' sign will show the La Quinta Art
Foundation logo and the words La Quinta Arts Festival
March 7, 8, 9 Desert Club of La Quintafv with a directional
arrow.
B. Municipal Code Regulations
Section 5.64 of the La Quinta Municipal Code allows special
advertising devices for grand openings and special occasions
for the purpose of temporary advertising subject to the
approval of a permit by the City Council.
STAFF COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS
This section was intended to provide for special event advertising
of the type requested. While the submittal is adequate for the
purpose of Council approval, some additional information needs to be
provided prior to placement of the sign.
RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends approval of a Special
Advertising Device for the La Quinta Arts Festival subject to the
following conditions:
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1. Design of the sign, including size, shall generally conform to
the description provided in the letter.dated January 10, 1986.
2. sign shall not be artificially illuminated.
3. Applicant shall submit a dimensioned site plan showing the
location of the sign to the Community Development Department
for review and approval. The sign shall be located so as to
not constitute a traffic hazard.
4. The sign shall be placed at the requested site no sooner than
February 25, 1986, and shall be removed no later than March 10,
1986.
5. Applicant shall secure written permission of the property owner
prior to placement of the sign on the subject premises.
BY /
*w*eAL. Stevens, AICP
Community Development Director
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Atch: 1/10/86 Letter from La Quinta Arts Foundation
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O,c %*** c* MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Member of the City Council
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: February 4, 1986
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 85-018
LOCATION: Southwest Corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue
APPLICANT: Morris and Grayson, Inc./Rufus Associates
REQUEST: Change of Zone from R-1-12,000, One Family Dwellings,
12,000 Sq.Ft. Net Lot Area Per Dwelling) to R-3 General
Residential) on a 40.2-Acre Parcel.
On November 26, 1985 and January 14, 1986, the Planning Commission
conducted public hearings to consider the requested change of zone
and unanimously with Commissioner walling not participating)
recommended approval of a change of zone to C-T.
The primary issues of discussion among the Cornr*ission related to
consistency of the change of zone with various general plan policies;
particilarly Policy Nos. 6.18 and 6.19 and 6.20. The hearing was
initially continued to allow the Applicant to provide inore informa-
tion regarding the development plan, the proposed developer and
timing of development, and project financing. After submittal of
additional information, the Commission determined that the zoning
was consistent with the intent of the above referenced policies.
Lawrence Spector, Morris and Grayson, Inc./Rufus Associates, appeared
and requested approval of the change of zone. He noted that financing
for The Orchard project was no longer tied to this rezoning due to a
new investor and that it was their intent to be the developer for this
project although some joint venture effort might occur.
No one else appeared on this matter.
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Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP
Community Development Director
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Atchs: 1. Ordinance for Introduction
2. 11/26/85 and 1/14/86 Staff Reports
3. planning Commission Action Letter
of 1/17/86 wiFindings
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O,,c MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Mayor and *t*ers of the City Council
From: *unity nevelopeent Depart*r*nt
Date: February 4, 1986
Subjict: Abateit*nt of Public Nuisance at 50-840 Washington Street
*GF*UND
A. E*isting Conditions: The property at the above nentioned address is
currently occupied by five 5) ape*ts, one of which is an illegally
converted garage. There are no parking or street *prov*nts at the
subject property.
B. Permit History: The County of Riverside issued a permit in 1955 for
four 4) a*ments, a garage and a pool. In 1976 the County approved
the conversion of the garage to a Peal Estate office. Sc* time
beteeen 1976 to 1984 the owners of the property illegally converted
the garage to an apart*t no permits were issued) and the pool was
removed without demolition permits.
C. Current Status: In July of 1985 I*[' Graham, i*i Hartung, *er Hirdler
and Frank Mazza made a physical inspection of all units both inside
and outside. The following violations were noted:
1. Miscellaneous debris over entire area.
2. Illegal washing machine book-up.
3. Illegal bars on windows.
4. E*cposed wiring in several areas.
5. * premise identification.
6. Illegal patio cover.
7. Broken window.
8. Irtproper installation of sliding door.
9. Illegal wiring at service panels and grounding not observable.
10. Lack of outside lighting.
11. Plaster in certain areas is in an unsafe condition.
12. Heating facilities are inadequate.
13. Units are over occupied as per Section 1208 of the U.B.C.,
1982 Bdition.
The ownership of the property had just changed so the new owner Pat Paris) was
contacted by phone and advised of the above violations and reguested to bring
the buildings into c*liance.
On August 15, 1985 a certified letter was mailed to Mr. Paris due to his lack
of response to correct the identified violations. In response Mr. Paris
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contacted the Building Division by phone and stated that he would correct the
violations. Mr. Paris was told by the *iief Building Inspector that no permits
for the repair of the buildings would be issued until the over occupancy problem
ItEn #13 on the correction list) was renedied and the illegally converted
garage unit was vacated.
An additional letter dated Septebber 9, 1985 was sent restating the need to
bring the buildings into c*r*liance.
On *tober 29, 1985 the property was initially posted as a Public Nuisance and
ordered vacated litir*diately. A Building Permit was requested for the repair
of the roof on October 29, 1985 and issued because the wind and already r*ved
a large part of the roof covering. The nuisance ab*t*rent was oeased since some
collective effort had begun.
Tb this date Mr. Paris has only made a superficial effort to c*ly with the
City's requests concerning the unsafe conditions of these buildings.
D. Applicable Ordinances: Chapter 11.72 of the La Quinta Municipal Code
entitled Public Nuisances sets forth definitions and procedures
concerning hearing and abatement of public nuisances. Within that
Section, violations of the thiform Building Code and the Uriiform
*using Code specifies that a substandard building is a nuisance and
that a substandard building is one in which certain conditions might
exist to an extent that life, lirrb, health, property safety or **e1fare
of the general public could be adversely affected. These conditions
include, but are not limited to, inadequate sanitation, structural
hazards, hazardous wiring, hazardous pl**tibing, hazardous mechanical
equi*nt, faulty weather protection, fire hazard, faulty construction
material, hazardous or unsanitary premises, inadequate maintenance,
inadequate exits, and in*roper occupancy.
STAFF *KIU*i *ND *N*YSIS
The structures in question can clearly be determined to be a Public Nuisance as
set forth in the La Quinta Municipal Code, The Uni form Building Code and
Urliform *using Code. Listed below are the major violations that substantiate
this determination:
1. Exposed unsafe electrical wiring in several areas.
2. Illegal and unsafe wiring at the service panel.
3. * ground observable at the service panel.
4. Illegal unsafe patio cover.
5. Plaster is cracked and unsafe in a nubber of areas.
6. I*ating facilities are inadequate and not maintained in a safe condition.
7. Lack of outside lighting.
8. Uhits are over occupied as per Section 1208 of the U.B.C.
see the attached copy of the Sec. 1208 U.B.C.
9. Garage converted to residential unit without permit.
All the above it*ns are of the nature that could at any given tirre cause the
loss of life.
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Further:ore, there has been virtually no effort on the owners part to correct
the violations. This is the kind if situation that frequently coces about
with older, inadequately maintained structures that have periodic changes in
ownership.
The question at hand is *hether or not to abate and r*ve the structures.
in question or to give the owner one last opportunity to correct the
violations. It *uld seem reasonable to give the property owner one nore
opportunity with a very definite tin* frarr* to correct the violations.
If this is the council's desire, the following steps *uld be required:
1. The structures to be vacated
2. Permits to correct the violations to be secured within
10 days permit not to be issued until structures are vacated).
3. Violations to be corrected within 30 days of issuance of permits.
*BBnZ*TION
The ccxrrnunity nevelo*ir*nt De*nent re**nds that the building at 50-840
Washington be declared a Pt*1ic Nuisance and that abat*rent of that nuisance
be ihitiated provided that such abateeent be deferred as long as the property
owner r*riains in ocopliance with the schedule set forth in the Besolution.
PREP* BY: APP* BY:
T*i Graham Lawrence L. Stevens
aiief Building Inspector O*ty Developeent Director
TG/psn
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O,/c MEMORANDUM
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: February 4, 1986
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SELECTION
BACKGROUND
This is the first of two public hearings held for the purpose of
soliciting and selecting project proposals to be funded by available
Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Over the past three years, the City has participated with other
Coachella Valley Cities in Riverside County's CDBG Entitlement
Program. During this period, the City has opted to reprogram its
yearly Entitlement funds to ultimately be expended on a viable
project. In this 11th program year, La Quinta has accumulated
approximately $91,901. It is anticipated that by the 12th year, the
City will have accumulated a total of $126,247. This is assuming
that Congress approves the 1986-87 CDBG appropriations budget for
fiscal year 1986-87. Therefore, project selections to expend CDBG
funds should consider the entire appropriations. Funding for the
12th program year will begin July 1, 1966.
The County application filing deadline is April 1, 1986, which gives
Council ample time to examine the current list of project proposals
submitted and to study new ideas for possible projects. This first
public hearing should be structured as a 11review only" session to
discuss project ideas and receive public input regarding the use of
CDBG funds. This public hearing should be continued to the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 18, 1986.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program is
administered through the Riverside County Housing and Community
Development Department. Initiated in 1974 through Title 1 of the
Housing and Community Development Act, the objectives of the program
are the development of viable urban communities by providing decent
housing and a suitable living environment and the expansion of
economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate
income. Specifically, the program has been designed and is regulated
to serve principally persons of low and moderate income such as the
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elimination of slums and blight, elimination of public health
hazards, expansion of affordable housing, and the reduction of the
isolation of income groups. The Riverside County Housing and
Community Development Department has determined that low and moderate
income funding areas are those which have annual, medium income
levels of $14,150 or less as identified in the 1980 Census.
Therefore, activities which are located within these target areas
generally qualify for CDBG funding.
Unfortunately, there are no Census Tracts or Block Groups in La
Quinta which comply with this funding target area requirement.
Therefore, projects which qualify in La Quinta must demonstrate that
they will primarily serve those of low and moderate income. In this
case, all CDBG activities within La Quinta must be periodically
monitored to assure compliance. Many projects which would be
eligible in the target areas are not eligible in La Quinta. For a
detailed description of the objectives and criteria of the CDBG
program, the following has been attached for review:
* Attachment No. 1; Statement of Program Objectives"
* Attachment No. 2; 1'Qualifying Criteria"
* Attachment No. 3; Activities Eligible for CDBG Funding"
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Eligible projects as determined by the Riverside County Housing and
Community Development Department's Rules and Regulations may receive
partial or full funding dependent on the discretion of City Council.
Minimum funding for each activity proposal should be $25,000.
Although the county is firm on qualifying projects within target
areas only, there are some exceptions to the low and moderate family
income benefit rule. Programs and projects which directly benefit
handicapped persons and senior citizens are exceptions. Examples of
activities and projects which are clearly eligible to receive CDBG
funding in La Quinta are as follows:
* Provision of handicap services and facilities, such
as transportation service and construction of handi-
capped access ramps, City-wide.
* Services and facilities which directly serve senior
citizens, including senior lunch programs and develop-
ment of a senior citizens center.
* Employment Development Programs focused specifically
on low and moderate income persons.
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PROJECT PROPOSALS
The following project proposals have been received to date:
A. AGENCY: City of Palm Desert and College of the Desert
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Development of a Child Care Center and
Training Facility. The center would serve as a teaching labora-
tory for College of the Desert's Nursery School Teacher and Day
Care Provider Program. The Applicant is requesting participation
in the funding of the project. It is anticipated that this
project will benefit the City of La Quinta in terms of provision
of child care on campus and training of preschool teachers.
Refer to Attachment No. 5)
PROPOSED LOCATION: College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA.
PROJECT COST: No specified amount requested.
ELIGIBILITY: According to the Riverside County Housing and
Community Development Department, the project is eligible. The
majority of users of the program will be of low and moderate
incomes. The program is geared specifically to train low and
*oderate income persons for skilled employment. The program is
also structured to serve working parents on welfare. This pro-
gram is being sponsored by the College of the Desert as well as
other participating entities, including Palm Desert and Rancho
Mirage.
Although the minimum application proposal request is $25,000,
this project may qualify for applications less than this amount
as it is strongly endorsed by the County Housing and Community
Development Department.
B. AGENCY: Learning Centers, Incorporated.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Development of a preschool, child, day care
center in La Quinta. CDBG funds are to go towards land acquisi-
tion and/or construction of the center. The proposal indicates
that the project will serve residents as a child care center and
provide employment opportunities to those in La Quinta.
PROPOSED LOCATION: Not determined at this time.
PROJECT COST: The request is for $50,000 for Project Development
Assistance.
ELIGIBILITY: The project, as proposed, is not eligible to receive
CDBG funds for the following reasons:
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* The program, as currently proposed, would not serve
primarily low and moderate income persons. No
contingency to serve primar*ly low and moderate
income families has been built into the project
proposal.
* Based on the County Housing and Community Development
Department's criteria, the proposal is not eligible to
receive funding, as it would not be located within a
prime low and moderate income target area. Refer
to Attachment No. 6)
C. AGENCY: City of La Quinta
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Land acquisition for the development of a
Senior Citizens Center to serve the City of La Quinta Refer to
Attachment No. 4, Staff Report, for details).
PROPOSED LOCATION: Downtown at La Quinta, preferably in the
vicinity of the Community Park.
PROJECT COST: No specific figures available; however, the cost of
suitable site will be in excess of $125,000.
ELIGIBILITY: Land acquisition for ultimate use of a Senior
Citizens Center would be eligible pursuant to Section 570.101(a)
of HUD Regulations. Based on correspondence with the County
Housing and Community Development Department, the proposed
project is clearly eligible to receive CDBG funding.
D. AGENCY: Ann Young, La Quinta Resident
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: La Quinta Cove beautification program
development. Direct home improvements and infrastructure
improvements, including home repair, landscape improvements,
and street improvements to the La Quinta Cove. Refer to
Attachment No. 7).
PROPOSED LOCATION: Throughout the Cove of La Quinta.
PROJECT COST: Amount not specified.
ELIGIBILITY: As specifically proposed, the proposed project would
not be eligible as it would not benefit primarily low and moderate
income persons. The project location is not within a prime low
and moderate income target area. The project could, however, be
modified to comply with this requirement i.e., periodic monitor-
ing to control for low and moderate income program use).
The Riverside County Housing and Community Development Department
currently provides a Home Improvement Program to Senior Citizens
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in La Quinta limited to $200 per house improvements per year. The
program could be modified, with CDBG funds, to increase this
allocation amount. For example, the City could commit $50,000
toward this program to increase the improvement allocation amount
to $400 per senior resident annually.
As another alternative, the City could develop its own home
improvement program to serve primarily low and moderate income
residents. A program such as this could require additional man-
power as well as some initial capital outlay. This would also
include general operating costs.
RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends that the City Council
review and discuss these projects and study any new proposals raised
at the hearing. The Community Development Department also recommends
that the City Council leave the Public Hearing open until the next
regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 18, 1986.
SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY
Gary W. Price *awrence L. Stevens, AICP
Associate Planner community Development Director
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Atchs. 1. Statement of Program Objectives
2. Qualifying Criteria
3. Activities Eligible for CDBG Funding
4. Staff Report to Community Development Director
5. Ltr. of Request from Palm Desert/COD
6. Ltr. of Request from Learning Centers, Inc.
7. Ltr. of Request from Ann Young
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O,Yc MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: City Manager Usher and the Honorable City Council
From: Roger Hirdler, Community Safety Coordinator
Date: January 30, 1986
Subject: DEDICATION OF TilE LA QUINTA PGA WEST FIRE STATION AND FIRE ENGINE
The Community Safety Department is presently making arrangements for the dedication
of the La Quinta P.G.A. West Fire Station and fire engine. The tentative date is
Saturday, March 15, 1986, at 11:00 a.m. at the fire station.
The following is a proposed list of people who will be invited to the dedication:
LANDMARK:
Ernie Vossler
Joe Walser
Andy Vossler
Steve Walser
Kaye Chandler
Forrest Haag
Bill Shadwick \**\ *
Karen Miller
Alej andro Martinez
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEFT.:
Jim Dykes, Region Fire Chief
Ray Hebrard, County Fire Chief
Glen Newman, Deputy Chief
Bud Engel, Administrative Chief
Eric Vogt, Eastern Division Chief
COUNTY SUPERVISOR:
Patricia tCorky" Larson
COVE COMMUNITIES COMMISSION:
Richard Oliphant, Chairman, Indian Wells
Andrew Andeck, Indian Wells
Richard Kelly, Palm Desert
Walter Snyder, Palm Desert
Robert Craig, Rancho Mirage
Jack McFadden, Rancho Mirage
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January 30, 1986
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INDIO FIRE DEPT.:
John Payne, Fire Chief
CITY OF LA QUINTA:
City Council:
John Pena, Mayor
Dale Bohnenberger, Mayor Pro Tern
Judith Cox
Fred Wolff
Lawrence Allen
City Staff
La Quinta Volunteer Fire Company
La Quinta Fire Belles
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT:
Tom Levy
F.M.C.-VAN PELT CORP.:
Bill Wright
The public will be invited by an announcement in the newspaper.
Mr. Usher will be the emcee for the dedication. The invocation will be given by
Father Bluett of St. Francis of Assisi.
Refreshments will be available before and after the dedication ceremony.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to formally invite anyone else,
please let me know.
Respectfully submitted,
i*.
Roger Hirdler
Community Safety Coordinator
RHibap
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O,[c MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: February 4, 1986
SUBJECT: ESTABLISHING A REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
On January 28, 19B6, the Planning Commission reviewed the attached
Staff Report concerning a method to implement the Government Code
Section limiting general plan amendments. Two members of the
Commission De Gasperin and Brandt) favored the Staff recommended
Option #1 two-cycle review with two floating" reviews) for the
following reasons:
* The General Plan was recently adopted and should not
require many amendments for the present.
* It is not appropriate to allow excessive opportunities
to amend the Plan.
* Staff time should be prioritized to other important
projects i.e., zoning ordinance, etc.).
Two members of the Commission walling and Moran) favored Option *2
Three-Cycle Review with one 11floating" review) for the following
reasons:
* Provides maximum opportunity for developers to amend
the Plan with a minimum of time loss.
* Plan should be flexible and delays, particularly if
someone just missed a deadline, could mean the loss
of a good project.
* Unanticipated issues are likely to occur shortly after
Plan adoption rather than later.
At the Study Session, Chairman Thornburgh who was not present at the
meeting) supported Option *2.
No one else commented on this matter.
*A q/
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February 4, 1986
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ED BY
Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP
Community Development Director
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O,`co 0 MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
TO: To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: February 4, 1986
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL
PROJECTS
On January 28, 1986, the Planning Commission reviewed the attached
Staff Report and unanimously recommended that the Council be
requested to adopt an urgency ordinance which would change the level
of review of commercial projects as follows:
* Review all new commercial projects, additions to
existing commercial buildings/uses and commercial
remodels affecting the exterior appearance of an
existing building.
* Commission review to be as a non-hearing item with
Council review to be determined by them NOTE: The
Commission did not feel that Council review was
mandatory since these types of items are frequently
delegated to Commissions i.e., the City's review
of single-family houses).
* No change in fees.
* Current applications not approved prior to the
effective date of the ordinance be subject to the
new procedure.
In considering this matter, the Planning Commission discussed each of
the six questions in the Staff Report and the major points of consid-
eration are reflected in their recommendation.
No one else appeared on this matter.
If the Council concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation, it
would be appropriate to direct Stf f to prepare the urgency ordinance
for adoption on February 18.
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February 4, 1986
Page 2.
ARED*:*
Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP
Community Development Director
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