2017 01 17 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pena led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY QUEEN SCHEHERAZADE AND HER COURT ON BEHALF OF
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
A presentation by Queen Scheherazade and her court was made on behalf of the
upcoming Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. 2017 representatives are
all La Quinta High School students:
Ngan Nyuyen - Queen Scheherazade
Alyssah Moffatt - Princess Dunyazade
Maya Jones - Princess Jasmine
2. EAST VALLEY COALITION UPDATE
Robert Wright, Coalition Manager presented a power point presentation on the
progress of the East Valley Coalition with stimulating economic development in La
Quinta.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2016
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2017
3. APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE LIBRARY HEATING
VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM
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4. APPROVE REVISED FOURTH AMENDMENT TO SUNLINE JOINT POWERS
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AGREEMENT
5. ACCEPT STATE FUNDING GRANT FROM SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR FRONT LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND
APPROVE LOCAL EXPENDITURE PLAN
6. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATE DECEMBER 30, 2016 AND JANUARY 6,
2017
7. AWARD CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT THE CITY HALL MISCELLANEOUS
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT NO.
2016-05)
8. ACCEPT ART DONATION FROM JANICE OSBORNE
Councilmember Radi thanked Janice Osborne for her art donation.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. INTERVIEW AND APPOINT A RESIDENT TO FILL ONE VACANCY ON THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
The following applicants gave a brief presentation on their qualifications:
o Mary Caldwell
o Javier Lopez
o Leila Namvar
o Ray Rooker
City Clerk Maysels collected, tabulated and announced the votes as follows:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick:
Caldwell
Councilmember Pena:
Caldwell
Councilmember Radi:
Caldwell
Councilmember Sanchez:
Caldwell
Mayor Evans:
Caldwell
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
appoint Mary Caldwell to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2017.
Motion passed unanimously.
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2. APPOINT TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO THE DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
COMMITTEE
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to
appoint Councilmembers Fitzpatrick and Radi as City representatives on the Desert
Recreation District Committee for a period of one year. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Community Resources Director Escobedo explained that, depending on the weather
forecast tomorrow, the 19th Hole Block Party event schedule for the evening of
January 20th may have to be rescheduled to next week due to possible heavy rains.
Staff will keep Council informed. Mr. Escobedo also explained the Community Services
Commission's decision to decline the invitation by Desert X to participate in the Desert
Exhibition of Art Project this year, but to reconsider participation next year.
Assistant Police Chief Walton explained that the ordinance adopted by Council on
December 15, 2015 establishing a standardized emergency access to gated
communities by law enforcement (Knox key system) now has 100% compliance by all
gated communities. He thanked Council on behalf of grateful La Quinta Officers.
Fire Chief La Clair reported on recent department activity and the tour provided to new
Councilmembers.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Mayor Evans announced that there is a survey on the City's website regarding
residents' opinions on short-term vacation rentals, and urged residents to complete it.
Mayor Evans also noted that late Supervisor John Benoit's memorial, which was
attended by all Councilmembers, was a fitting celebration of his life.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2017, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organizations meeting:
CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
La Quinta's representative for 2017, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her
participation in the following organization meeting:
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COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
La Quinta's representative for 2017, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation
in the following organization meeting:
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
La Quinta's representative for 2017, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organizations meeting:
IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
SILVERROCK RESORT (APNs 770-200-026; 776-150-021; 776-150-023; 770-
060-056; 770-060-057; 770-060-058; 770-060-059; 770-060-061; 770-060-
062; 777-490-004; 777-490-006; 777-490-007; 777-490-012; 777-490-014
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: ROBERTS. GREEN, SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR THE
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS (APN 770-
184-010)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF LA QUINTA
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERM OF PAYMENT AND/OR DISPOSITION
OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
MAYOR EVANS RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:32 P.M. TO (1) THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING, (2)
THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING, AND (3) CITY COUNCIL CLOSED
SESSION
COUNCILMEMBER PENA RECUSED HIMSELF, LEFT THE ROOM AND DID NOT PARTICIPATE
IN THE DISCUSSION REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 DUE TO A POTENTIAL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST BASED ON THE PROXIMITY OF THIS PROPERTY TO PROPERTY HE
OWNS.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 7:35 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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REPORT ON ACTIONS) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported that Councilmember Pena recused himself on Closed
Session Item No. 2 due to a potential conflict as noted above. No actions were taken
in Closed Session that requires reporting pursuant to Government Code section
54957.1 (Brown Act).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to adjourn at 7:36 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed y Susan Maysels
ON: cn=Susan Maysels, V sCity La Quinta, ou=Clerk's Office, email=smayselels@la-
quinta.org, c=US
Date: 2017.02.08 08:31:11-08'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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