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2006 10 03 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2006 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Sniff. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff Mayor Adolph MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to excuse Mayor Adolph. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with labor negotiators, Ski Harrison, John Falconer, and John Ruiz regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Meet and Confer Process. 2. Conference with City's real property negotiator, Douglas R. Evans, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 concerning potential terms and conditions of acquisition and/or disposition of property located southwest of the intersection of Highway 111 and La Quinta Centre Drive. Property Owner/Negotiator: Stamko Development Co., Chris Clarke. Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until the hour of 4:30 p.m. . 4:30 P.M. The City Council meeting was reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown Act). Mayor Pro Tem Sniff led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, and requested everyone remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of the Mayor's mother passing away. City Council Minutes 2 October 3, 2006 PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Sniff presented a proclamation to Battalion Chief Dorian Cooley, representing the Riverside County Fire Department, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. * * * * . * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Sniff presented a proclamation to Battalion Chief Dorian Cooley, representing the Riverside County Fire Department, in honor of Fire Prevention Week. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to approve the City Council Minutes of September 19, 2006, as submitted. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph ABSEfJT. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 3, 2006. 2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP 31910, CAPISTRANO, LA QUINTA 57 ESTATES, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2006-108) City Council Minutes 3 October 3, 2006 3. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PHASE III HIGHWAY 111 IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2006-04. 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PERSONNEL/RISK MANAGER TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY ANNUAL RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 15-17, 2006, IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. 5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM LEGACY ROOMS EXPRESS TO THE LA QUINTA SENIOR CENTER. (RESOLUTION NO. 2006-109) 6. APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PLANNING MANAGER AND PRINCIPAL PLANNER TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD IN GARDEN GROVE, OCTOBER 22-25, 2006. 7. APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 200 LINEAR-FOOT SAMPLE SECTION OF GREY RECYCLED PLASTIC FENCE AT SilverRock RESORT ADJACENT TO AVENUE 54. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 2 and 5 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2006-108 through 2006-109 respectively. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. BUSINESS SESSION .1.. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM POLO AMERICA FOR SPONSORSHIP OF RED, WHITE, AND BLUE POLO AND BALLOON FESTIVAL. Management Analyst Casillas presented the staff report. Randy Russell, representing Polo America, indicated they have received sponsorships of $3,800 fro:n the City of Palm Desert and $15,000 from the City of Indio. Council Member Henderson commented that she is more comfortable supporting the request now that it has been reviewed by the marketing committee. City Council Minutes 4 October 3, 2006 MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Kirk/Henderson to approve a request from Polo America for sponsorship of the Red, White & Blue Polo and Balloon Festival in the amount of $3,800. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Henderson referenced Consent Item No.5, and expressed appreciation for Legacy's donation to the Senior Center. * * * * * * * * * * * 2. CONSIDERATION OF "PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY" APPLICATIONS. Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to approve the following "Pillar of the Community" applications: Tom Kennedy, Lucia Moran, John Peiia, Steve Robbins, Victoria St. Johns, and Kay Wolff. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. Steve Robbins thanked the Council for the recognition. Council Member Henderson expressed appreciation for past Council Member Ron Perkins bringing this program forward several years ago, and noted it took a while to get the memorial in place. In response to Council Member Sniff, Ms. Hylton confirmed applicants will be notified when a date is set for the dedication. \ . 3. . CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LA QUINTA CITY CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2.04, CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. City Manager Genovese presented the staff report. MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Henderson to take up Ordinance No. 430 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried with Mayor Adolph ABSENT. City Council Minutes 5 October 3, 2006 ORDINANCE NO. 430 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AN AMENDMENT TO THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNCIPAL CODE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.4 (CITY COUNCIL!. It was moved by Council Members Osborne/Kirk to introduce Ordinance No. 430 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff None None Mayor Adolph STUDY SESSION - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS SilverRock Subcommittee - Council Member Osborne commented on the number of rounds at the golf course and how good the course looks with the new improvements. CVAG Human & Community Resources Committee - Council Member Osborne reported they have forwarded a recommendation to the Executive Committee to change the Homeless Committee to a standing committee. He added the City's letter of opposition was read at the meeting but a majority of the committee members felt it is a Valley-wide issue that should have a standing committee. Council Member Henderson suggested sending a letter to the Executive Committee recommending that the committee be established with a two-year sunset clause, and then brought back for review to determine if it should remain a standing committee. Council concurred. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Osborne reported both Army and Navy air shows will be included in the air show event in November. Vista Santa Rosa Subcommittee - Council Member Kirk reported the subcommittee recently held its first meeting with staff. He stated he understands Riverside County Supervisor Wilson is receptive to some of the discussions on how to handle City Council Minutes 6 October 3, 2006 the redevelopment funds. He asked how the Council feels about the subcommittee being involved with those meetings. Council Member Henderson stated she feels their involvement is critical to the process moving forward. However, she is not comfortable with the subcommittee discussing policies that the Council, as a whole, has not yet reached a consensus on. She doesn't have a problem as long as it's general in nature with flexibility in the details. Council Member Kirk stated he believes the Council is supportive of working out a positive outcome on the redevelopment funds. He commented on the possibility of the subcommittee meeting with the Supervisor to find out how fast he is willing to move and the challenges he faces, then bring the information back to Council for discussion. Council Member Sniff stated he supports the subcommittee speaking only in generalities until an item is put on a future agenda to discuss what the Council wants to pursue. Council Member Kirk stated the subcommittee plans to meet informally twice a month, and report back to the Council for direction. He suggested the next subcommittee meeting include preparation of a study session as previously discussed by Council. City Manager Genovese confirmed the subcommittee will discuss a date for the study session. * * * * * * * * * * * * * All other reports were noted and filed. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS In response to Council Merriber Kirk, City Attorney Jenson advised her office is researching the contract for the artwork at the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street. She expects to have a report back soon. * * * * * * * * * City Council Minutes 7 October 3, 2006 Council Member Sniff commented on the number of attacks taking place at schools throughout the country. He suggested getting some information on the cost of adding an additional Resource Officer at the local schools and contacting the School District about sharing the cost. Council Member Henderson stated she is not opposed to finding out if the School District has a level of discomfort with the amount of security provided by their staff or the City, with an emphasis toward sharing the cost. Council Member Kirk stated he agrees public safety is a top priority but is somewhat apprehensive about reacting to events in the media. He noted probably more youths die outside of school hours because of alcohol, high speeds, etc., and he would like to see some statistics as to how the youths are dying and where the public safety risks exist. Council Member Osborne pointed out the new Colonel Paige' Middle School does not have a Resource Officer, and suggested placing one there. He further suggested finding out from the Police Department where the security concerns are within the schools. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Henderson/Kirk to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, -, i_L)~- ',<k- ~'-- II DEBORAH H. POWELL, Interim City Clerk City of La Quinta, California