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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
CLOSED SESSION
COUNCIL MEMBER PEÑA ANNOUNCED HE HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON CLOSED
SESSION ITEM NO. 1 DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF HIS PROPERTY TO LOTS UNDER
NEGOTIATION.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON MAIN
STREET, NORTH OF LA FONDA (APNs: 770-123-011, 770-124-010) AND
PROPERTY LOCATED ON AVENUE 52, EAST OF BERMUDAS (APN: 770-184-010)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF LA QUINTA
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT AND/OR DISPOSITION
OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
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 3:08 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 4:08 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported that Councilmember Peña did not participate in the
discussion of Closed Session Item No. 1 due to a conflict of interest stemming from
the proximity of real property interest; and no actions were taken on Item Nos. 1 and
2 that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1.SILVERROCK RESORT UPDATE
Facilities Director Howlett presented a fly-over drone video taken earlier in the day
depicting the reopening of the Golf Course.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Andy Vossler of Landmark Golf, Mr. Vossler thanked everyone for
their help and support on getting SilverRock opened on schedule today.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17, 2017
2. APPROVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
3. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED OCTOBER 13, 20, AND 27, 2017
4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO FINANCE DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE
OFFICERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 20 –
23, 2018
5. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DUDEK TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS FOR
WASHINGTON STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 2015-12A)
6. ACCEPT FRITZ BURNS PARK TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT CONVERSION
PROJECT LOCATED AT AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND AVENUE 52 (PROJECT NO.
2016-04)
7. ACCEPT MILES AVENUE MEDIAN ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ON MILES
AVENUE, BETWEEN SEELEY DRIVE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD (PROJECT NO.
2015-02)
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2017-0013,
INCLUDING SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING FOR A
TEMPORARY GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE WITHIN PLANNING AREA 10A OF THE
SILVERROCK SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
AVENUE 52 AND JEFFERSON STREET; AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT REVIEWED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2014-1003
AND NO FURTHER REVIEW IS REQUIRED [RESOLUTION NO. 2017-056]
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the amount of parking stalls currently at the location, the proposed
182 parking stalls for the new temporary facility, bag drop, valet parking, painting of
the modules as well as paving of the temporary parking stalls and golf cart path.
Council further discussed what will happen to the trees once the new building is
complete, would they be reusable, planted in the ground or left in their boxes.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson of La Quinta - stated he played golf today at
SilverRock and it was very impressive and gave his thanks to all for their hard work.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Paul Quill, La Quinta Planning Commission Chair - provided his
reasoning on how and why the Planning Commission discussed trees planted in lieu of
boxed and the use of pavement.
Mayor Evans responded to Commissioner Quill’s remarks stating, “the Council
recognizes the role the commission plays and appreciates and respects their
discussion over these items and that is exactly what the Council is doing here and
should be able to do so without criticism from the Planning Commission or any other
Commission. It is all part of the process.”
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Radi to adopt
Resolution No. 2017-056 as recommended.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2017-0013,
INCLUDING SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING FOR A
TEMPORARY GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE WITHIN PLANNING AREA 10A OF THE
SILVERRROCK SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
AVENUE 52 AND JEFFERSON STREET; AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT REVIEWED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2014-1003
AND NO FURTHER REVIEW IS REQUIRED
CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2017-0013 (SDP2017-0013)
APPLICANT: SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC REMOVING
CONDITIONS 42 and 43
Motion passed unanimously.
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2. ADOPT NEW RESIDENT TEE TIME RATES SCHEDULE FOR SILVERROCK GOLF
COURSE
City Economist McMillen presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed resident card use; out of 3500 active resident cards, how many
actual golf course users. Mr. McMillen stated that 1900 are using their resident cards
more or less on a monthly basis, 200 are using them on a weekly basis and about 15
to 20 residents are using them multiple times during a week.
Council further discussed the time that residents can book online tee times, which is
currently 5 a.m., and this can be done 3 days in advance, and the rates rising on
January 1, 2018.
Today’s opening day there were 161 rounds of golf.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson of La Quinta – Mr. Johnson had several comments
and referred to his letter – a copy of which was provided to Council and the City Clerk.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to
adopt a new resident tee time rates schedule for SilverRock Golf course as
recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL CALLED FOR A SHORT RECESS
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:37 P.M. WITH ALL
MEMBERS PRESENT
STUDY SESSION
1. PRESENTATION OF THE LA QUINTA ACADEMY PROJECTS
Community Resources Director Escobedo and Human Resources Analyst Scott
presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
The following project teams presented their reports:
Project Team: Facilities Preventative Maintenance --- Management Specialist
Teresa Thompson, Management Analyst Angela Scott, Maintenance Foreman
Rubin Castaneda, Management Specialist Julie Mignogna, Maintenance
Foreman Demetrio Pecina, and support from Buildings Superintendent Alfred
Berumen and Facilities Maintenance Worker George Vizcarro.
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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES INTERRUPTED THE TEAMS’ PRESENTATIONS. COUNCIL
HEARD PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1 WHILE THE SYSTEM WAS REBOOTING.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF
TITLES 8, 9, AND 13 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND STANDARDS [ORDINANCE NO. 562]
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed that we have currently have approximately 100 Conditional Use
Permits
City Attorney Ihrke suggested some word changes that need to be added to the
motion.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:00 P.M.
Councilmember Fitzpatrick discussed Landscape around the propane tanks. Staff
recommendation was to allow landscaping and Council concurred.
MOTION --- A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
take up Ordinance No. 562 by title and number only and waive further reading, as
amended per language offered by the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Maysels read the following title of Ordinance No. 562 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTERS OF TITLES 8, 9, AND 13 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO STREAMLINE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND STANDARDS
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Peña to
introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 562 as amended per language offered by City
Attorney Ihrke. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
make a finding, included in Ordinance No. 562, that adopting this ordinance is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3)
Review of Exemptions – General Rule. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL HEARD THE REMAINDER OF STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1
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STUDY SESSION – Continued
1.PRESENTATION OF THE LA QUINTA ACADEMY PROJECTS
Project Team: G-Suite and Office 365 --- Administrative Technician Lisa
Chaudhry, Associate Engineer Amy Yu, Senior Planner Cheri Flores, Office
Assistant Anna Ortiz, Code Compliance Officer Moises Rodarte, Marketing &
Communication Marci Graham, Management Analyst Tustin Larsen, and
Community Resources Director Chris Escobedo.
Project Team: Accounts Payable Project Papercut --- Deputy City Clerk Pam Nieto,
Financial Analyst Rose Hallick, Accountant Krystena Blondell, Code Compliance
Officer Elizabeth Escatel, Community Resources Coordinator Caroline Doran,
and Permit Technician Mary Fasano.
Mayor and Councilmembers presented Certificates of Completion to La Quinta
Academy participants.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. CITY MANAGERS – MARKETING AND BRANDING UPDATE
Councilmember Radi thanked Marketing and Events Supervisor Graham for taking on
the Kids Century Calendar and made the suggestion of a Facebook page dedicated to
the youth and having the museum, the library and the City feed on that so that all
events coming up can be easily accessible for busy mothers and families.
2. CITY MANAGER – CITY HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Community Services Commissioner Quill submitted ideas for holiday decorations.
Councilmember Peña suggested dressing up the sculptures around the City, such as
the roadrunner and the sheep at SilverRock. Council discussed for next year tying in
with Highway 111 property owners for banners that say “Shop La Quinta,” but the
prices submitted were reasonable and able to do something this year.
All reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
Councilmember Fitzpatrick – Commented on her tour of the Thermal Sheriff’s station.
Councilmember Peña – Attended the USC school policy for the League.
Councilmember Radi – stated he attended the Fall for Art.
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Mayor Evans – Attended 1st Thursday in Old Town, Friends of the Desert Mountains
30th Anniversary, spoke at the Leadership Coachella Valley and attended the Mental
Health Summit. Mayor Evans relayed the City’s thoughts and prayers to the people in
Texas and the terrible crash in La Quinta and the lives that were lost there.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta’s representative for 2017, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation
in the following organization meeting:
CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
SUNLINE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Peña to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
PAM NIETO, Deputy City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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