2017 08 01 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
JOINT MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 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
• City Clerk Maysels noted a correction on Business Item No. 2: the item title
mistakenly refers to a resolution. There is no resolution associated with this item.
• Councilmember Sanchez requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 6 be pulled for
a separate vote due to a potential conflict of interest.
• Councilmember Radi requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 11 be pulled and
moved to Business Session Item No. 4 for discussion and separate vote.
• Mayor Evans requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 8 be pulled and moved to
Business Session Item No. 5 for discussion and separate vote.
Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION - CITY COUNCIL
1. 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
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 3:05 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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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).
CALL TO ORDER - HOUSING AUTHORITY
ROLL CALL: Authority Members: Evans, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT - AB 23 was made by Authority Secretary Maysels
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
Mayor Pro Tem Radi led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCLAMATIONS FOR SERVICE APPRECIATION:
• Frank Blum - Planning Commission
• Mark Johnson - Community Services Commission
• Kathryn Lambert - Community Services Commission
The Council presented proclamations to the three former Commissioners and each
were thanked for their years of service.
2. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER AS EMPLOYMENT MONTH FOR LA
QUINTA IN SUPPORT OF THE 22ND VALLEY -WIDE EMPLOYMENT EXPO
Mayor Evans explained the purpose and event planned for Employment Month and
noted that in a recent area newsletter, unemployment percentage for all Valley cities
were compared for June 2012 and June 2017. La Quinta's unemployment dropped
from 8.1% in 2012 to 3.6% in 2017 and for both years, La Quinta's unemployment rate
was the lowest in the Valley. Mayor Evans thanked residents for being workforce
contributors in all sectors in the Valley.
CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2017
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2017 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF CITY
COUNCIL AND CITY COMMISSIONS
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3. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FOUR COUNCILMEMBERS AND THE CITY
MANAGER TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 13 -15, 2017
4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO DEPUTY CITY CLERKS TO ATTEND
THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWER INSURANCE AUTHORITY ANNUAL RISK
MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL FORUM IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA,
OCTOBER 11-13, 2017
5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK, HUMAN
RESOURCES ANALYST, MAINTENANCE FOREMAN, AND PLANNING MANAGER
TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT ACADEMY IN PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER
25 - 28, 2017
6. pulled by Councilmember Sanchez for a separate vote »> APPROVE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, AND ADVERTISE FOR BID THE LA
QUINTA LANDSCAPE RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT
THE ACACIA DEVELOPMENT, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MILES AVENUE,
BETWEEN VIA ROSA AND NORTH HARLAND DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 2016-03)
7. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, AND ADVERTISE
FOR BID THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CITYWIDE ARTERIAL STRIPING
(PROJECT NO. 2012-07)
8. pulled by Mayor Evans and moved to Business Session Item No. 5 »>
APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND ADD EISENHOWER RETENTION BASIN
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENIDA FERNANDO, TO FISCAL YEAR 2017/18
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
9. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JULY 14 AND 21, 2017
10. APPROVE THE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS DATED APRIL 30 AND
MAY 31, 2017
11. pulled by Councilmember Radi and moved to Business Session No. 4 »> ADOPT
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT
ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY (SELLER) AND POLSTAR LLC
(BUYER) FOR LANDSCAPE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
DUNE PALMS ROAD AND HIGHWAY 111
12. AWARD AGREEMENTS TO VIATRON SYSTEMS, INC. AND MATRIX IMAGING FOR
DOCUMENT SCANNING AND QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5, 7, 9, 10 and 12 as recommended. Motion
passed unanimously.
COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ ANNOUNCED THAT HE HAS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT
OF INTEREST ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF HIS
RESIDENCE IN ACACIA DEVELOPMENT TO THIS PROJECT.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
approved Consent Calendar Item No. 6 as recommended.
Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 1 (Sanchez)
Regarding Item No. 6, Councilmember Radi noted that this was just phase 1 of the
project made possible by Measure G funds and requested that residents in the north
La Quinta area be informed via the Gem, email blasts, or otherwise when their area is
scheduled for improvement over the next four years. City Manager Spevacek agreed
and explained the efforts underway.
CONSENT CALENDAR — HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 2017
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Radi/Fitzpatrick to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION — CITY COUNCIL
1. AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARMARI BY LTAS
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES RELATED TO THE SHORT-
TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM
The presentation was provided by Vacation Rental/License Assistant Mendoza;
Management Specialist Mignogna; Management Analyst Isaac; Permit Operations
Supervisor Sanchez, and; Code Compliance Officer Escatel. The staff report is on file in
the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed estimated number of properties not registered and the
corresponding estimates of unrealized revenue; the expectation that the compliance
service contract will pay for itself with the additional revenue it will capture; how
Harmari's proprietary software works; the division of responsibilities between staff and
Harmari regarding overdue taxes; the outreach and education plan for homeowners'
associations; the responsibilities of staff versus homeowners' associations regarding
enforcement; streamlining the process and moving to an online application/payment
system in 2018; anticipated growth in the program and resources budgeted for
growth estimates; for those in non-compliance, indicating on the two notices and two
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phone calls issued that it is their amnesty period; ensuring that there are processes in
place to protect neighbors, and; Harmari's management of the hotline which will now
be a 760 number.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
award a professional services agreement to Harmari for compliance services related
to the Short -Term Vacation Rental Program as recommended.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CALPERS AND ESTABLISH AN IRREVOCABLE
TRUST WITH THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS' RETIREE BENEFIT TRUST
PROGRAM AND THE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FORM TO PREFUND OTHER
POST -EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Finance Director Campos and Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the targeted rate of return; the net present value; the
terms of the agreement; and the independence of this CaLPERS program from the
CaIPERS pension program.
MOTION - A motion was made by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to approve (a) the
agreement with CaIPERS; (b) establishing an irrevocable trust with the California
Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust Program; (c) the Delegation of Authority form to
prefund other post -employment benefits, and; (d) the appropriation and transfer of
funds as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
3. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT FOR
LEASE / REPLACEMENT OF EIGHT FLEET VEHICLES
Facilities Director Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to
approve the Lease Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for lease and/or
replacement of eight fleet vehicles as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
4. pulled and moved by Councilmember Radi from Consent Calendar Item No. 11 »
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND
JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY (SELLER) AND POLSTAR
LLC (BUYER) FOR LANDSCAPE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND HIGHWAY 111
Council waived presentation of the staff report.
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Councilmember Radi summarized the transaction to make it clear that this sale of
land for $1 was an administrative clean-up that should have been done years ago; the
land has no value based on the appraisal done because it is a buffer area, not
buildable, and; this parcel transfer will save the City ongoing annual maintenance of
this landscaped strip.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to adopt
Resolution No. 2017- 039:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND POLSTAR, LLC,
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DUNE
PALMS ROAD AND HIGHWAY 111
Motion passed unanimously.
5. pulled and moved by Mayor Evans from Consent Calendar Item No. 8 »>
APPROPRIATE FUNDING AND ADD EISENHOWER RETENTION BASIN
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENIDA FERNANDO, TO FISCAL YEAR 2017/18
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Principal Engineer Wimmer presented the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
Councilmembers discussed the importance of this project and its viability due to the
passage of Measure G; the timing of the project - November 2017; the efficiency of
moving the excavated dirt from this project to where it's needed at the SilverRock
project; and the affordability and benefit of this project in addressing the issues
presented in the hydrology study.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to
appropriate funding and add Eisenhower retention basin landscape improvements,
located at the northwest corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Fernando, to FY
2017/18 capital improvement program.
STUDY SESSION — CITY COUNCIL
1. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS
FOR CITY BOARD/COMMISSION POSITIONS
Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the alternatives and reached a consensus to continue with
the existing interview and appointment method used, but to conduct interviews at
one or two special meetings depending on the number of applicants.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta - Mr. Johnson suggested holding separate
meetings, putting only two to three commissions on each agenda, and was in favor of
charging an Ad Hoc Committee of Councilmembers with the task of interviewing and
advising the full Council on recommended appointments.
2. DISCUSS HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT ACTION STRATEGIES
Planning Manager Perez and Principal Engineer McKinney presented the staff report,
which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed reconsidering parking space requirements and design
given the expected increase of ride -sharing and driverless autos; the change in
shopping habits from brick -and -mortar to online; the desirability of mixed-use
development; the tie-in to CV Link; the need to reach out and involve in the planning
Real Estate Brokers, business owners, residents, developers and input from outside the
Valley; exploring creative ways to use non-cash incentives to attract desired uses; a
review of setbacks; advantages of being the first city along Highway 111 to address
this, and acknowledgement that it is critical to address this now; the opportunity to
further integrate neighborhoods north and south of Highway 111; the need to retain
the La Quinta "brand" in any revitalization plan; the trend toward retail that comes
with an experience - the aesthetic experience is important; making Highway 111
walkable as part of the repurposing of retail properties; the strain to finance new
retail; the strategic location of La Quinta as the center of the Valley as it grows and
expands eastward; educating current business owners to the City's vision; revisiting
the specific plans; charging the Economic Development Subcommittee with exploring
options; funding economic development incentives with proceeds from city property
sales over time; the importance of partnering with the cities to the east as events and
facilities expand; and the recognition that this is not a short-term process.
3. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Planning Manager Perez and Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
COUNCILMEMBER PENA ANNOUNCED THAT HE MAY HAVE A CONLICT OF INTEREST
DUE TO A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF INCOME FROM THE SIGNATURE DEVELOPER. HE
LEFT THE DAIS DURING THE DISCUSSION ON THIS ITEM.
Councilmembers discussed status of the developments; the process if there is a
breach of contract; and a consensus to allow staff to work out compliance before
taking action.
COUNCILMEMBER PENA RETURNED TO THE DAIS AFTER DISCUSSION AND
QUESTIONS CONCLUDED ON THE SIGNATURE PROJECT.
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MAYOR EVANS RECESSED THE MEETING FOR A 15 MINUTE BREAK AT 6:13 P.M
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 6:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. City Council: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TIME EXTENSION FOR SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2016-0008 (SDP 2003-762), EXTENSION 7, FOR A 208 -
UNIT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50; PROJECT - LA PALOMA; CEQA -
PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2004-071,
NO FURTHER REVIEW REQUIRED
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:40 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:40 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made by Councilmember Pena and seconded by
Councilmember Radi for discussion purposes to adopt a resolution to approve a time
extension for Site Development Permit 2016-0008 (SDP 2003-762), Extension 7, for a
208 -unit senior living community located at the northeast corner of Washington
Street and Avenue 50; project - La Paloma; CEQA - previously reviewed under
Environmental Assessment 2004-071, no further review required.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION PRIOR TO VOTE:
Councilmember Radi questioned the real intent of the developer, and that the good
will of Council over the years has not been returned. Mr. Radi stated the developer
must have some sense of what the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will require
and done some worst-case scenario analysis. Mr. Radi stated that continuing to "kick
this can down the road" is not what Council is elected to do. He stated his wish that
the developer was in attendance, rather than his representative, so they could discuss
feasibility as he believes the developer may be hanging onto a project that no longer
pencils out.
Councilmember Sanchez said he asked the developer's representative if they were
requesting the extensions in time in order to sell the property. Answer was no, yet it's
listed for sale in multiple locations.
Councilmember Fitzpatrick observed that this was not a motivated developer.
Mayor Evans reminded Council that at his last appearance, the developer's
representative stated that there were "no agreements for a sale transaction" but
there has been a FOR SALE sign on the property. She said the delay by CVWD in
providing information is just the developer's latest excuse.
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In response to Mayor Evans' question, Planning Manager Perez explained the two to
three month process to obtain a new site development permit for the same use on the
property.
Councilmember Pena said that the City was stuck in the middle between CVWD and
the developer.
Mayor Evans called for the vote:
Motion failed: ayes 1 (Pena), noes 4 (Fitzpatrick, Radi, Sanchez, Evans)
2. City Council: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; AND INTRODUCE AT FIRST READING AN
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 9.60 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR
STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the standards such as total living area, properties with
septic tanks, owner occupancy, kitchen and shared wall requirements, and height
limits in different areas of the City; the difference between a casitas which cannot be
rented and an accessory dwelling unit which can be rented; the negative aspect of this
ordinance on home financing and value; the State's requiring these new regulations
which Council would never otherwise approve; tenant issues when the homeowner
wishes to sell his/her property; and the need to revisit the City's casita ordinance.
Councilmember Pena suggested passing the City ordinance and revisiting it in six to
eight months to determine if changes are needed. City Attorney Ihrke said the Council
may make changes as long as it is not counter to state law.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:22 P.M
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:22 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
adopt Resolution No. 2017-040 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT 2017-0001 TO AMEND CHAPTER 9.60 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
Motion passed unanimously.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
take up Ordinance No. 561 by title and number only and waive further reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Maysels read the following title of Ordinance No. 561 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.60 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 561 as recommended.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. City Council: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO UPDATE THE CITY'S USER AND
REGULATORY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Deputy City Clerk Radeva, Building Official Hanada, ClearSource Consultant Madsen
presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the false alarm fees and when the full cost recovery
amount should be imposed; expedited permit fee and frequency of use; the CPI
increase applied to the recently adjusted short-term vacation rental fee; the
justification for the technology enhancement fee and digitization fees; and the goal of
charging the full cost recovery for all fees.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:46 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Erica Harnik, Building Industry Association (BIA) - Ms. Harnik
introduced Dave Dazlich, BIA's new Deputy Director of Government Affairs.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dave Dazlich, BIA - Mr. Dazlich said La Quinta is known as a great
place to do business. He explained that BIA's consultant identified areas of concern
with the revised fee schedule and requested additional time in order for their
consultant to meet with City staff to discuss. In response to Mayor Evans' question,
Mr. Dazlich said BIA staff did not make any attempt to meet with City staff prior to
tonight's meeting because BIA's consultant was busy and did not submit his
comments on the fee schedule until today. Mayor Evans stated that BIA has a
consistent problem with timely responses.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO, Desert Valley Builders' Association (DVBA) -
Ms. Gutierrez said the DVBA has a full-time analyst on staff, the fee schedule was fully
vetted by them, and the DVBA's comments were submitted prior to the meeting
(included as an attachment to the staff report on file with the City Clerk). She said DVBA members
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are willing to pay their fair share, and although they don't like annual fee increases,
they understand that they are a necessary evil.
Councilmember Radi thanked the representatives for attending and explained that
incremental annual fee increases will provide predictability to builders.
Councilmember Sanchez stated that he is always reluctant to raise fees but
understands that the City must cover its costs.
Councilmember Fitzpatrick asked representatives to encourage their developers to
provide input to City staff regarding redevelopment of Highway 111. Ms. Gutierrez
suggested that staff extend an invitation to the DVBA.
Councilmember Pena said the City would appreciate any comments about how La
Quinta can improve its service.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:02 P.M.
Council discussed the history of false alarm fees; the recent ordinance passed and
how the fee resolution relates to that; the effective date of the new fees; the full cost
recovery amount for each false alarm response; incrementally increasing false alarm
fees; the public education campaign underway alerting residents of impending false
alarm fee increases and enforcement; the efforts to educate alarm companies
servicing La Quinta; ensuring that property owners are not discouraged from using
alarm systems; tracking wind -event days and excluding them from the false alarm
tally; the $450,000 annual cost to the City for false alarm which divert police and fire
staff from productive work; and the policy regarding counting false alarms cancelled
after safety personnel is dispatched.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
adopt Resolution No. 2017-041 as recommended except the false alarm fees shall be
amended as follows:
Police False Alarm Response - fees for calls within a 365 -day period:
15t false alarm call: $0
2nd false alarm call: $0
3rd false alarm call: $50
4th false alarm call: $100
5th and all subsequent calls within a 365 -day period: full cost recovery - $106
Fire False Alarm Response — fees for calls within a 365 -day period:
1st false alarm call: $0
2nd false alarm call: $0
3rd false alarm call: $50
4th false alarm call: $250
5th and all subsequent calls within a 365 -day period: full cost recovery - $585
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE OF VARIOUS
USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Motion passed unanimously.
4. City Council and Housing Authority: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE SALE OF
EASEMENTS ON DUNE PALMS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET SOUTH OF
WESTWARD HO DRIVE (APNs 600-030-004, -020, AND -021) FROM THE LA
QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR FUTURE ROAD
WIDENING
Principal Engineer Wimmer presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:29 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:30 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to
adopt Resolution No. 2017-042 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA AND THE QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR A PERMANENT
ROADWAY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT ON DUNE PALMS ROAD
SOUTH OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Pena/Fitzpatrick
to adopt Housing Authority Resolution No. HA 2017-004 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND
THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR A PERMANENT ROADWAY AND
PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT ON DUNE PALMS ROAD SOUTH OF
WESTWARD HO DRIVE
Motion passed unanimously.
5. City Council: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC
NUISANCE ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS ON THE 2016/17 PROPERTY TAX ROLL
Code Compliance Supervisor Moreno presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office. Mr. Moreno noted that the Polar property will not be included as the
past due amount has been paid.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:35 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
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MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:35 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to adopt
Resolution No. 2017-043 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, PLACING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR
COLLECTION ON TAX ROLLS OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR COSTS OF
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE
Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
City Clerk Maysels reminded those present that the City Council meetings of August
15th and September 5th have been cancelled and notices posted, and should a need
arise for Council action before the next regular meeting of September 19th, a special
meeting will be called.
Community Resources Director Escobedo explained that the City received an invitation
from the National Fitness Campaign to apply for a grant to cover approximately 10%
of the cost to install a "Fitness Court" (outdoor fitness stations). Councilmembers
discussed possible locations; public rental of the facility; exclusivity for La Quinta; and
sponsorship. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the grant
application.
COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS
Councilmember Radi described the tribute to late County Supervisor John Benoit that
he attended on behalf of the City.
Mayor Evans reported on the Councilmembers' participation at Police Cadet Class #12
event.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
La Quinta's representative for 2017, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organizations meeting:
• EAST VALLEY COALITION
La Quinta's representative for 2017, Councilmember Pena reported on his
participation in the following organization meeting:
• EAST VALLEY COALITION
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La Quinta's representative for 2017, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation
in the following organization meeting:
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
• COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers/ Authority Members Pena/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Digitally signed by Susan Maysels
DN: cn=Susan Maysels, o=City of La Quinta, ou=Clerk's
Office, email=smaysels@la-quinta.org, c=US
Date: 2017.09.20 09:06:20 -07'00'
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