2016 10 04 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mayor Evans requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 10 be moved to Business
Session Item No. 3 for discussion and separate vote.
Councilmember Pena stated that he will recuse himself on Consent Calendar Item
No. 6 due to a possible conflict of interest stemming from the proximity of the
project to his property.
Councilmember Franklin stated that she will recuse herself from voting on Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 7, 8, and 12 due to a possible conflict of interest resulting from
the proximity of the projects to her properties.
The Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1). ALVERIZ ET AL. V. CITY OF LA
QUINTA ET AL., RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. PSC 1503161;
BARTON ET AL. V. CITY OF LA QUINTA ET AL., RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERIOR
COURT CASE NO. PSC 1505200
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3)
OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF
POTENTIAL CASES: 1)
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED
INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:40 P.M.
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MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 4:15 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in closed session that require
reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Franklin led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF ARNOLD PALMER
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
LQ Police Chief Grace introduced Dennis Klemme, La Quinta Police Department's new
Traffic Collision Investigator. Chief Grace also reported that at 3:00 p.m. LQ Police
presented to the Boys' and Girls' Club, soccer and volley balls donated by Vons grocery
store.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. ADOPT AT SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 546 AMENDING MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTERS 2.06 AND 2.29 RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERSHIP AND ELIMINATE THE ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW BOARD BY DELETING CHAPTER 2.30
2. ADOPT AT SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 547 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.20,
ZONING DISTRICTS, OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN TEXT
AND MAP CONSISTENCY
3. ADOPT AT SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 548 AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE TO MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 600-080-001 THROUGH
-009; 600-080-041 AND -042
4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PLANNING MANAGER, PRINCIPAL
PLANNER AND ASSOCIATE PLANNER TO ATTEND AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA CHAPTER'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PASADENA,
CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 22-25, 2016
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5. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED SEPTEMBER 16 AND SEPTEMBER 23,
2016
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DAHL CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR CIVIC CENTER LAKE AND IRRIGATION
CONVERSION IMPROVEMENTS
7. ACCEPT ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STONE CREEK
RANCH RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (TRACT MAP NO. 30834) LOCATED ON
AVENUE 58, APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE WEST OF MADISON STREET
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE OFF-SITE AND ON-SITE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GRIFFIN RANCH (TRACT MAP NO. 32879) LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 54 AND MADISON STREET [RESOLUTION
NO. 2016-040]
9. ACCEPT OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEL ORO
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (TRACT MAP NO. 30521-2) LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE
10. pulled by Mayor Evans and moved to Business Session Item No. 3 »> APPROVE
VETERAN NOMINATIONS FOR INCLUSION ON VETERANS'
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AREA SCULPTURE AT CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS
11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS ADDING DUNE PALMS
ROAD WIDENING NORTH OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE WHITEWATER RIVER
12. ACCEPT GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET
PURPOSES ON MONROE STREET AND AVENUE 61 FROM VTL PALIZADA,
DEVELOPER OF THE BELLASERA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MONROE STREET AND AVENUE 61
13. AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO REPLACE
"MISCELLANEOUS VILLAGE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SIDEWALK
AND CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS" PROJECT WITH "MISCELLANEOUS CITY
HALL AMERICANS DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS" PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE RE -ASSIGNMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 5, 9, 11, and 13, as recommended.
Motion passed unanimously.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Franklin to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 6 as recommended. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes
0, abstain 1 (Pena).
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Osborne to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7, 8, and 12, as recommended, with Item No. 8
adopting Resolution No. 2016-040. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 1 (Franklin).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE FIRST ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2016/17
Community Programs and Wellness Supervisor Christina Calderon presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kay Hazen, Friends of the Desert Mountains - Ms. Hazen explained
how the grant will be used by the organization and thanked the Council for their
support.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely, of HARC, Inc. - Dr. LeComte-Hinely
provided information on the free survey and services the organization provides to La
Quinta and the Coachella Valley. She said the survey, which is done every three years,
is not city -specific but that can be done for an additional $50,000-$60,000.
Mayor Evans disclosed that although no conflict of interest exists, she wanted it
known that her employer contributes funds to this organization and uses its data.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Osborne to
approve Community Services grants of $5,000 each to the six organizations as
recommended by the Council Ad Hoc Committee, and to grant $2,500 to HARC, Inc.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. CONSIDER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC
PARTNERSHIP
MAYOR EVANS AND COUNCILMEMBER OSBORNE ANNOUNCED THAT THEY WILL
RECUSE THEMSELVES AND LEAVE THE DAIS DURING THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE
ON THIS ITEM DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING FROM
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS.
MAYOR PRO TEM PENA ASSUMED THE DUTIES OF PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THIS
ITEM.
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Management Specialist Gilbert Villalpando introduced Joe Wallace, CEO and Chief
Innovation Officer of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership. Mr. Wallace
presented a report on the organization.
Councilmember expressed concern regarding the financial sustainability of CVEP; the
GIS program to which La Quinta contributed $40,000 and from which it received no
benefit; the iHub operating expenses, and; the need to re -join CVEP if La Quinta is to
influence the direction of the organization.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to rejoin
CVEP at the $10,000 level.
Motion failed: ayes 2, noes 1 (Franklin), abstain 0, absent 2 (Evans and Osborne).
MAYOR EVANS AND COUNCILMEMBER OSBORNE RETURNED TO THE DAIS FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE MEETING AND MAYOR EVANS RESUMED THE DUTIES OF
PRESIDING OFFICER
3. pulled by Mayor Evans and moved from Consent Calendar Item No. 10 »>
APPROVE VETERAN NOMINATIONS FOR INCLUSION ON VETERANS'
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AREA SCULPTURE AT CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS
Community Resources Manager Larson presented the staff report, which is on file in
the Clerk's Office.
Mayor Evans requested that Arnold Palmer be added as the 32nd 2016 nominee for
inclusion on the Veterans' Acknowledgement Sculpture.
The event at which the nominees will be honored is scheduled for Friday, November
11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Franklin to
approve all recommended additions to the memorial sculpture and add to that list
Arnold Palmer who served in the Coast Guard. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Design and Development Director Jonasson reported on pending Development
Reimbursement Agreements.
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Councilmember Osborne thanked Von's grocery store manager for her athletic
equipment contribution to the Boys' & Girls' Club, and asked staff to send a letter of
recognition. Councilmember Osborne also requested the meeting schedule for the Ad
Hoc Economic Development Committee.
Councilmember Franklin announced that the 2016 Jacqueline Cochran Regional
Airport air show will be held Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Admission is free.
Mayor Evans announced the 2016 Nine Weekly Walks event would be in La Quinta this
week on Saturday, October 8th starting at 7:00 a.m. to benefit the Family YMCA of the
Desert.
Councilmember Pena said that he attended Arnold Palmer's memorial service which
was very well done, and requested that staff prepare a letter to the manager thanking
them.
Councilmember Osborne explained the role and efforts to the Riverside County Citrus
Pest Control District and asked staff to invite the Assistant Manager Tim Hoesterey to
make a presentation to Council on how residents can assist their efforts.
Mayor Evans announced that a luncheon honoring retiring Palm Desert Mayor Bob
Spiegel for his 23 years of service is scheduled for October 19, 2016 at Desert Willow
Golf Resort.
Councilmember Franklin complemented Mayor Evans on her fabulous job at the
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Inaugural All Valley Mayor and Tribal
Leadership Lunch at which participants were asked a host of questions by moderator
Kris Long of CBS Local 2.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL
La Quinta's representative for 2016, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organizations' meetings:
CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CVAG ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
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La Quinta's representative for 2016, Councilmember Franklin reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
La Quinta's representative for 2016, Councilmember Osborne reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
EAST VALLEY COALITION
La Quinta's representative for 2016, Councilmember Pena reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION
CVAG VALLEY -WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2016, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation
in the following organization's meeting:
CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to adjourn at 5:43 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Susan Maysels
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st=California, 1=La Quinta, o=Susan
Maysels, cn=Susan Maysels
Date: 2016.10.19 07:55:48 -07'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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