2017 06 06 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
JOINT MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY. JUNE 6, 2017
CALL TO ORDER - CITY COUNCIL
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Evans requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 9 be pulled for a separate
vote.
• Councilmember Pena requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 8 be pulled for a
separate vote; he explained he would abstain from the vote due to the proximity of
this project to his residence.
• Councilmember Fitzpatrick said she would comment on Consent Calendar Item No.
3.
• City Attorney Ihrke clarified that Business Session Item No. 3 regarding the
relocation plan for the Washington Street Apartments will be considered by both
the City Council and the Housing Authority.
Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION - CITY COUNCIL
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT AVENIDA
MONTEZUMA AND EISENHOWER DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHWEST SIDE
OF FRANCIS HACK PARK (APN: 773-094-014)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: MARSHAL HUGHES
UNDER CONSIDERATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CHRIS ESCOBEDO,
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES; AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: LA
QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
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3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957, COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITION - CITY ATTORNEY
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED
INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:04 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 4:00 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 on any of the 3
items that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown
Act). The performance evaluation for the City Attorney will be continued for the next
Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER - HOUSING AUTHORITY
ROLL CALL: Authority Members: Evans, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT - AB 23 was made by Deputy Authority Secretary Nieto
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - HOUSING AUTHORITY - Confirmed
CHAIRPERSON FITZPATRICK ASKED THE MAYOR TO ACT AS PRESIDING OFFICER
FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY DURING THE JOINT MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta - Mr. Johnson commended Tim Jonasson
on his career at the City.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - CITY
COUNCIL
1. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TIMOTHY JONASSON'S RETIREMENT
CEREMONY
The Council presented Design and Development Director Jonasson with a
proclamation in appreciation of his 15 years of service at the City.
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2. SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY'S GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT -
PROJECT UPDATE
Facilities Director Howlett presented a video showing the construction progress on the
SilverRock golf course realignment project.
CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2017
2. EXCUSE ABSENCES FOR COMMISSIONERS MILLS AND TURBOW FROM THE
MAY 10, 2017 FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AND
COMMISSIONER WRIGHT FROM THE MAY 23, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION
M EETING
3. APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION WORK
PLAN
4. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO 1) APPROVE PRELIMINARY 2017/18 ENGINEER'S
ANNUAL REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-
1, AND 2) DECLARE INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 [RESOLUTION NOs. 2017-019 AND 2017-
020]
5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 INVESTMENT
POLICY [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-021]
6. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE ON-SITE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR CAPISTRANO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (TRACT MAP
NO. 31910) LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET
APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET NORTH OF AVENUE 58 [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-022]
7. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP AND
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP
NO. 33597, THE ESTATE COLLECTION AT CORAL MOUNTAIN, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MADISON STREET AND AVENUE 60 [RESOLUTION NO.
2017-023]
8. pulled for separate vote by Councilmember Pena »> APPROVE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OMNI -MEANS, LTD. TO PREPARE
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY DOCUMENTS, PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE FOR THE VILLAGE COMPLETE
STREETS - A ROAD DIET PROJECT NO. 2015-03
9. pulled for separate vote by Mayor Evans »> ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 558 ON
SECOND READING AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE,
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SECTIONS 11.90.040, 11.90.050, 11.92.040, AND 11.92.050 RELATING TO
COLLECTION OF FEES AND FINES FOR REPEAT FALSE ALARMS
10. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 559 ON SECOND READING REVISING SEVERAL
CHAPTERS OF TITLE 12 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
11. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE INVESTMENT OF HOUSING
AUTHORITY MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND IN THE STATE
TREASURY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 16429.1 [RESOLUTION
NO. 2017-024]
12. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MAY 12, 19, AND 26, 2017
Regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 3, Councilmember Fitzpatrick suggested that
the Financial Advisory Commission work plan include (a) commissioners' attendance
at the yearly council workshops and (b) work with staff on reporting out to the public
on Measure G expenditures.
Councilmember Pena said he would abstain from the vote on Consent Calendar
Item No. 8 due to the proximity of this project to his residence.
Mayor Evans explained that this project represents the beginning phase of La Quinta's
active transportation program grant in the amount of $7.3 million awarded by the
State of California Department of Transportation administering funds by the Federal
Highway Administration to enhance the walkability of the downtown village area.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 7 and 10 through 12 with Item No. 4
adopting Resolution Nos. 2017-019 and 2017-020; Item Nos. 5, 6, 7, and 11 adopting
Resolution Nos. 2017-021, 2017-022, 2017-023, and 2017-024 respectively; and Item
No. 10 adopting Ordinance No. 559. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 8. Motion passed: ayes 4, abstainl, (Pena).
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 9 adopting Ordinance No. 558. Motion passed:
ayes 3, noes 2 (Evans and Pena).
Mayor Evans and Councilmember Pena voted against the adoption of Ordinance No.
558 and explained that it should be adopted after the City's fee study is completed.
Councilmember Radi stated that Ordinance No. 558 will be setting the guiding policy
and the fee will be set by resolution when the fee study is complete. In the meantime
the $50 fee remains in place.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 18, 2017
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2017
3. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INVESTMENT OF HOUSING
AUTHORITY MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND IN THE STATE
TREASURY PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 16429.1 [RESOLUTION
NO. HA 2017-001
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Fitzpatrick/Radi to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item No. 3 adopting Resolution
No. HA 2017-001. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. City Council: APPROVE THIRD ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR
2016/17
Community Programs and Wellness Supervisor Christina Calderon presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the "starter grant" option that Councilmember Radi
suggested initiating. Mr. Radi explained that it would be open to first-time applicants
and awards would be up to $500. "Starter grant" recipients would be eligible to apply
for additional funding the following year if they could demonstrate their
organization's commitment to programming beneficial to the La Quinta community.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
accept the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation and to include starter grants as
outlined. Motion passed unanimously.
2. City Council and Housing Authority: INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS OF
RESIDENTS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND A CITY
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION
The Council and Housing Authority waived the presentation of the staff report, which
is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Mayor Evans thanked all applicants for their willingness to serve the City, and
explained the process the Council follows in conducting interviews and appointing
members.
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City Clerk Maysels held a random drawing resulting in the following interview order:
1) Community Services Commission
2) Construction Appeals Board
3) Palm Springs International Airport Commission
4) Financial Advisory Commission
5) Planning Commission
6) Housing Commission
1) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (open: 3 full terms)
COUNCILMEMBER RADI RECUSED HIMSELF AND LEFT THE DAIS DURING THE
DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. HE EXPLAINED THAT HE MAY HAVE A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DUE TO ONE OF THE APPLICANTS BEING HIS FORMER
TENANT.
The following applicants gave a brief presentation on their qualifications:
• Mary Hamilton
• Brandon Marley
• Peter Schwartz
• Paula Kay Simonds
• Daniel Hugh Van Horn
• Doriel Wyler
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Marley, Simonds, Van Horn
Councilmember Pena - Marley, Simonds, Van Horn
Councilmember Radi - absent
Councilmember Sanchez - Marley, Simonds, Van Horn
Mayor Evans - Simonds, Van Horn, Wyler
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez
to appoint Brandon Marley, Paula Kay Simonds and Daniel Hugh Van Horn to the
Community Services Commission for three-year terms. Motion passed: Ayes 4, Absent
1 (Radi).
COUNCILMEMBER RADI RETURNED TO THE DAIS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE
MEETING
2) CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD (open: 2 full terms)
The following applicant gave a brief presentation of his qualifications:
• Rick Morris
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Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Morris, Venuti
Councilmember Pena - Morris, Venuti
Councilmember Radi - Morris, Venuti
Councilmember Sanchez - Morris, Venuti
Mayor Evans - Morris, Venuti
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
appoint Rick Morris, Special Contractor and Joseph Venuti, Structural Engineer to the
Construction Appeals Board for three-year terms. Motion passed unanimously.
3) PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION (open: 1 Representative)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation on their qualifications:
• Tina Bartel
• Kathleen Hughes
• Ted Linnert
• William Pope
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Linnert
Councilmember Pena - Hughes
Councilmember Radi - Hughes
Councilmember Sanchez - Hughes
Mayor Evans - Hughes
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to
appoint Kathleen Hughes as the City's representative to the Palm Springs
International Airport Commission for a three-year term. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A FIFTEEN MINUTE BREAK
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT AT 6:45 P.M.
4) FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (open: 3 full terms and 1 two-year term)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation on their qualifications:
• Mark Johnson
• Steven Rosen
• Daniel Twohey
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Johnson, Lopez, Rosen, Twohey
Councilmember Pena - Johnson, Lopez, Rosen, Twohey
Councilmember Radi - Johnson, Lopez, Rosen, Twohey
Councilmember Sanchez - Johnson, Lopez, Rosen, Twohey
Mayor Evans - Johnson, Lopez, Rosen, Twohey
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
appoint Mark Johnson, Steven Rosen and Daniel Twohey to three-year terms and
Javier Lopez to fill the unexpired two-year term. Motion passed unanimously.
5) PLANNING COMMISSION (open: 3 full and 1 two-year term)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation on their qualifications:
• Kenneth Becker
• Phillip Bettencourt
• Loretta Currie
• Michael Proctor
Councilmembers discussed the "professional" positions on the Planning Commission
and designated sitting Commissioners Wright and McCune as filling the two
"professional" seats.
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, Proctor
Councilmember Pena - Becker, Bettencourt, Caldwell, Proctor
Councilmember Radi - Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, Proctor
Councilmember Sanchez - Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, Proctor
Mayor Evans - Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, Proctor
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
appoint Bettencourt, Caldwell and Proctor to three-year terms and Currie to the two-
year term. Motion passed unanimously.
6) HOUSING COMMISSION (open: 3 full terms)
City Attorney Ihrke explained that Commissioner Lynne Joy Rogers who has reapplied,
meets the criteria for the "tenant" position on the Commission.
The following applicant gave a brief presentation on their qualifications:
• Gary Harland
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - McDonough, Rogers, Harland
Councilmember Pena - McDonough, Rogers, Harland
Councilmember Radi - McDonough, Rogers, Harland
Councilmember Sanchez - McDonough, Rogers, Harland
Mayor Evans - McDonough, Rogers, Harland
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Pena to
appoint Lynne Joy Rogers to the tenant seat, Michele McDonough to the non -tenant
seat and Gary Harland to the tenant age 62+ seat for three-year terms. Motion
passed unanimously.
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3. City Council and Housing Authority: APPROVE THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR
WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS CONTINGENT UPON THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY APPROVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROPERTY
DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED SUMMARY REPORT
Council waived a report from Staff. However the report is on file in the Clerk's Office.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Pena/Radi to
approve the Relocation Plan for Washington Street Apartments contingent upon the
Housing Authority approving an Affordable Housing and Property Disposition
Agreement and Associated Summary Report; and authorize the City Manager to
submit this plan to the State Department of Housing and Community Development, as
recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A FIVE MINUTE BREAK
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT AT 8:19 P.M. AND MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY - After 5:00 P.M.
1. City Council and Housing Authority: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND THE
ASSOCIATED SUMMARY REPORT BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION TO PURCHASE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIDDEN RIVER ROAD
AND WASHINGTON STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF REHABILITATING,
CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING [RESOLUTION
NO. 2017-015 AND RESOLUTION NO. HA 2017-002]
City Economist McMillen presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
City Manager Spevacek provided the history of the City's plans for this property.
Business Analyst Villalpando said that when the City annexed Washington Street
Apartments the complex address was both Bermuda Dunes and Indio. Staff is
working with the Post Office to correct it to La Quinta Mr. Villalpando stated that all
property tax dollars are received by La Quinta, and sales tax from online purchases
made from this address are received by La Quinta.
Councilmember Radi clarified that the City does not have any input regarding the
formula used to determine the income category for resident eligibility. Mr. Radi said
the categories are determined by the State.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:54 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: NONE
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MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:54 P.M.
Councilmember Radi addressed two issues that came up at the last Housing
Commission meeting. First, whenever a developer is in a position to leverage cash,
such as the City is with the tax credit, it is always prudent to do so. Second, the
apartments and the land were purchased with the intent in doing this rehabilitation
and expansion project.
City Economist McMillen explained that the existing units are not being demolished
because they serve the relocation needs of the tenants during the project and protect
the USDA subsidy and the tax credit.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
adopt Resolution No. 2017-025 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET AND SOUTH OF HIDDEN RIVER ROAD
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Fitzpatrick/Radi to
adopt Resolution No. HA 2017-002 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COACHELLA VALLEY
HOUSING COALITION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND SOUTH OF HIDDEN RIVER ROAD
Motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Ihrke stated that the resolution being adopted includes a provision for
the City Manager/Executive Director to make minor revisions that do not change the
intent.
2. City Council: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TIME EXTENSION FOR SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2016-0008 (SDP 2003-762, EXTENSION 7) FOR 208 -
UNIT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50 [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-026]
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 9:04 P.M.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: John Rimbach, representative of the owner/applicant - Mr. Rimbach
said that the reason for the two year extension request was to satisfy the
Condition of Approvals which cannot be fulfilled in six months.
In response to Councilmember Pena, The applicant explained that CVWD has yet to
release the hydraulic study which will identify the improvements the applicant is
required to make to move forward.
Councilmembers discussed the outstanding issues; costs factors for the required
channel improvements; financial viability, and; the option of starting the permit
process over.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:35P.M.
Council discussed tying a six-month extension to the date the applicant receives the
study from CVWD; expected date of release of the CVWD study, and; continuing the
public hearing until the first Council meeting in August.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE -OPENED AT 9:35 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peria/Radi to
continue this Public Hearing to August 1, 2017. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A FIVE MINUTE BREAK
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT AT 8:19 P.M. AND MOVED TO STUDY SESSION.
STUDY SESSION - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. City Council: RECEIVE AND FILE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ON POLICE SERVICES
BY MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP
Community Resources Director Escobedo introduced Byron Pipkin of Matrix Consulting
Group who presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the level of funding Desert Sands Unified School District
(DSUSD) is willing to commit to School Resource Officers (SRO). Mr. Pipkin explained
how a reduced number of SROs would work.
Mr. Pipkin also recommended that data on overlapping tasks be kept manually until
such time as the County system can export it electronically due to the fact that CSO's
are not being credited for all the work they do. Reducing patrol hours from 135 to 130
shows that all beats could not be staffed, so the City will need to double up.
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2. City Council and Housing Authority: FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 PROPOSED BUDGET
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Councilmembers/Authority Members discussed reinserting the $20,000 for Art on Main
Street based on the review of the organization's profit and loss statement, and;
establishing a Public Safety Fund.
Councilmember Pena informed the Council that the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments Homelessness Committee has requested $103,000 contribution from
cities for a west valley facility, and are expected to come before the Council to request
funds in the 2017/18 budget.
Council reached a consensus to include in the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget, (1) $20,000
supporting Art on Main Street, (2) $300,000 to a Public Safety Fund, (3) and the
remainder of the FY 17/18 funds ($330,500) from Measure G to remain in the General
Fund Sales Tax (Measure G) Reserve Fund. In addition, the budgeted FY 16/17 Measure
G Sales tax revenue ($1 million) shall remain in the same reserve fund as mentioned
above.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
Due to the late hour no reports were given.
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers/Authority Members Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 11:02 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
cp,,,,,
PAM NIETO, Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Authority Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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