2010 04 20 CC MinutesLA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 20, 2010
A .regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the. hour of
3:00 p.m. by Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with labor negotiators, Ski Harrison and Bret M. Plumlee,
regarding negotiations with the La Quinta City Employees Association
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 -Meet and Confer Process.
Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until
the hour of 4:00 p.m.
4:00 P.M.
The City Council meeting was reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed
Session which require reporting pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1
(Brown Act).
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gerald London, 79-827 Castille Drive, former member of the Orange County Trails
Committee, expressed an interest in serving on a City Commission and discussed
his qualifications. Mayor Adolph referred him to staff for an application for the
Community Services Commission.
Stephanie Stinson, 53-315 Avenida Bermudas, addressed traffic concerns on
Avenida Bermudas, and requested the speed limit be reduced.
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Mayor Adolph stated this issue has been discussed previously.
Council Member Henderson stated she travels on Avenida Bermudas every day and
did not support the increased speed .limit when brought before the City Council.
She noted there are as many stop signs on Eisenhower Drive as there are on
Avenida Bermudas.
Ms. Stinson stated there are sidewalks on both sides of Eisenhower Drive although
it is not a major thoroughfare; the speed limit on Avenida Bermudas needs to be
reduced for children to access the park; she does not understand why the speed
limit is so high on Avenida Bermudas since there are several residences along the
street; and she offered assistance to promote the installation of additional stop
signs on Avenida Bermudas.
Council Member Henderson agreed the issue is worth looking into further.
In response to Council Member Franklin, Council Member Henderson stated the
speed limit on Eisenhower Drive is 40 m.p.h. and the speed limit was recently
increased to 45 m.p.h. on Avenida Bermudas.
Council Member Evans. asked if there are any specifications that determine the
requirements for crosswalks as opposed to stop signs.
Public Works Director Jonasson explained there are vvarrants established for the
installation of stop signs. He stated staff resists installing crosswalks where there
is no traffic control because of the perception of safety for pedestrians crossing in
crosswalks at midblock. He further explained the current speed limits were
determined to be in the 85th percentile during that last speed survey and were
reduced from the recommended 50 to 45 m.p.h. on Avenida Bermudas. He stated
staff can review the use of traffic calming devices if CounciF desires.
Council Member Henderson suggested staff take a look at some options and report.
back to the City Council.
Mayor Adolph requested the Police Chief provide additional patrol on Avenida
Bermudas to deter speeding. Police Chief Vigue confirmed.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
City Manager Genovese announced an addition to the April 6, 2010, City Council
minutes will be reviewed by the City Clerk.
Council Member Sniff requested Consent Item No. 12 be taken up separately.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
PRESENTATIONS -None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Clerk Montecino explained the following statement made by Kathy Strong was
added to the discussion regarding the Marketing Strategy Study Session item:
"Ms. Strong withdrew her proposal and requested the opportunity to submit the
proposal for the City Council's consideration in the future."
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Evans to approve the City
Council Minutes of April 6, 2010, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Evans to approve the corrected
City Council Minutes of March 16, 2010; as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED APRIL 20, 2010.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2010.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED FEBRUARY
28, 2010 AND THE INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING MARCH 31, 2010.
4. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN ED
ALDERSON'S ABSENCE FROM THE APRIL 27, 2010, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING.
5. APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
478, AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED
"TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX" TO AMEND SECTION 3.24.130 AND ADD
SECTION 3.24.135 RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF DISPUTED TAXES AS
A PRECONDITION TO PURSUING REVIEW OF A CITY TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX ASSESSMENT.
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6. APPROVAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FOR CONSOLIDATING AND DIGITIZING THE HISTORIC.
RESOURCES SURVEYS AND UPDATING THE HISTORIC CONTEXT
STATEMENT.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF FRED WOLFF BEAR CREEK NATURE PRESERVE TRAIL,
PROJECT N0. 2008-05.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR
ROADWAY PURPOSES ALONG WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50 BY
WSL LA nU1NTA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT
MAP 31349, MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB, TOLL CA V, L.P.
10. ADOPTION OF CITY OF LA nUINTA 2010-2011 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLAN.
11. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE PLANNING CENTER
FOR PREPARATION OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE,
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT.
12. APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR H.R. 4812, LOCAL JOBS FOR
AMERICA ACT.
13. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
(TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY/PLANNING
DIVISION (TLMA) TO REVIEW GEOLOGIC STUDIES FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of
Item No.12. Motion carried unanimously.
Item No. 12
Council Member Sniff expressed concern about .supporting H.R. 4812
because it will increase the National debt; questioned how long people can
6e employed with not enough work to do; and commented about how the
nation is going down a treacherous trail financially.
Assistant City Manager-Management Services Plumlee explained the funds
will be distributed by population; cities with a population bf 50,000+ will
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receive direct funding; cities with a population under 50,000 will receive
funding based on a formula and the funds will be distributed through the
counties:
Council Member Sniff asked if any additional factual information was
available. Assistant City Manager-Management Services Plumlee stated he
has not received exact amounts that will be distributed to the cities with a
population of 50,000 and under. Council Member Sniff expressed concern
about encouraging this funding and the National League of Cities supporting
this bill. He further stated if the country keeps promoting these types of
funding mechanisms, it will continue to contribute to our own demise and
the City should not support this issue.
Council Member Henderson stated the National League of Cities' support of
this bill is not necessarily to make more funds available and add to the
National debt; however, there will be a "jobs bill" and she explained this bill
was fashioned for funds to go to municipalities instead of allowing the
county to determine the distribution and for cities and schools to benefit
from the funds directly; and further explained the use of funds. She stated
this funding is different from previous funding mechanisms from the Federal
Government as this bill has no requirement for agencies to continue funding
new positions funded by this bill.
Councii Member Sniff .stated he is opposed to any bill that encourages or
supports increasing the National debt.
Mayor Adolph stated the bottom line is the economy will not change until we
can get people back to work, and this bill will help employ people.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Evans to adopt
Resolution No. 2010-028 as submitted. Motion carried by a vote of 4-1,
Council Member Sniff dissenting.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT STREET NAME CHANGE
2010-020 -CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF WESTWARD HO
DRIVE TO BLACKHAWK WAY.
Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report.
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Council Member Evans inquired about the cost estimate and funding source.
Planning Director Johnson stated the cost is approximately 55,000 and will
be funded through the Desert Sands Unified School District.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Planning Director Johnson stated the
street name designation will be for a street length of. 2,590 feet, and
confirmed to Mayor Adolph that it will extend from Adams Street to Dune
Palms Road.
Planning Director Johnson confirmed to . Mayor Adolph that only one
residence is affected and that they are in support of the street name change.
He further confirmed staff has solicited comments from the La Quinta Police
Department and CalFire Department, and has not received any negative
comments.
Council Member Henderson stated there were some initial concerns from
residents on Westward Ho .because they thought it might affect the street in
front of their homes; however they are pleased to hear that it is limited to
the area in front of the school.
Mayor Adolph complimented the students for taking pride in their school.
The following spoke in support of the street name change:
Armando Robles, 80-647 Sycamore Lane, Indio
Katie Magnus, 78-515 Carmen Circle
Brittney Boiko, 44-750 Seeley Drive
Michael Yoshimura, 53-340 Avenida Juarez
Mayor Adolph commended 'the Senior .Class President for organizing and
obtaining support for the street name change.
RESOLUTION NO: 2010-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A STREET NAME CHANGE FROM WESTWARD
HO DRIVE TO BLACKHAWK WAY BETWEEN ADAMS STREET AND DUNE
PALMS ROAD (STREET NAME CASE NO. 2010-020 - FARAH MEADOWS,
LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Eyans to adopt Resolution No.
2010-028 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ART PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND
LA QUINTA II LLC AND NANCY AND LARRY COSH FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A PAINTED STEEL MURAL AT PLAZA CALLE TAMPICO
AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT.
Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Larry Cush, 52-100 Avenida Ramirez, mural artist, stated he was available
for questions.
Mayor Adolph asked why he picked the poppy flower for the mural.
Mr. Cush explained he grew up in the Midwest and remembers the use of
the flower in Armistice and Veterans' Day celebrations; and sees the art
piece as a celebration of lifestyle for La Quinta.
Mayor Adolph asked how the piece will be illuminated. Mr. Cush stated
down-lighting will be installed at the top and will not distract from the art
piece. Mayor Adolph conveyed concern about over lighting into the street.
Mr. Cush stated there is 20 feet between the street and the art piece and
the lighting will be focused on the art piece.
Council Member Sniff asked about the size of the area to be covered and the
size of the flowers. Mr. Cush estimated the mural will cover 50-60 square
feet including the archway, and explained the flowers will vary in size about
two square feet each; stated there will be approximately 13 or 14 flowers;
and he will add more to balance the piece once it is drawn.
Council Member Evans stated the original design included illuminated fused
glass which would have been spectacular, and asked if the piece will lose
the impressiveness using steel. Mr. Cush explained he will have more
control of shape and use of color using steel and stated it will be an
impressive piece.
Council Member Franklin inquired about maintenance of the artwork.
Mr. Cush stated the piece will be dusted frequently and necessary repairs
will be made as needed; he explained most of the fastening will be behind
the piece; and stated he has experienced minimal maintenance for this type
of art piece.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin to approve an
Art Purchase Agreement with Highland La Quinta II LLC at Plaza Calle
Tampico and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Motion
carried unanimously.
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3. CONSIDERATION OF THE SILVERROCK RESORT 2010-2011 ANNUAL PLAN
AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE RESIDENT CARD
FEE.,
Golf and Parks Landscape Manager Howlett presented the staff report
relating to the SilverRock Resort Annual Plan. Community Services Director
Hylton reviewed the proposed increase to the resident card fee.
Council Member Evans noted the staff report referenced discussions with the
Chamber of Commerce and asked if discounts to local restaurants and
businesses in the. City will be included with the resident card. Community
Services Director Hylton stated staff has concerns about increasing the
resident card rate and splitting the. revenue with the Chamber of Commerce;
and staff did not want to .make things more confusing while attempting to
increase revenue for SilverRock Resort.
Council Member Henderson stated the discussion of restaurant and business
discounts is a separate issue and should be discussed separate from this
item.
Council Member Franklin stated many businesses are coming and going in
the City and it may be a nightmare to have a discount to a business that no
longer exists.
Council Member Evans stated if the City wants buy-in from members of the
community that do not play golf, enhancing the resident card with discounts
for local businesses could increase- the number of cards issued. Council
Member Franklin conveyed agreement.
Mayor Adolph commented on the economic burden of SilverRock Resort and
the Council's direction to staff to research cost-effective options, and
confirmed -with, Community Services Director Hylton that the fee increase is
a proposal from staff and not Landmark. Mayor Adolph conveyed concern
about increasing the card fee from S15 for three years to S50 for one year,
and a possible decline of residents purchasing the card due to the increase.
Mayor Adolph asked if revenues have increased at SilverRock Resort and if
Landmark has discussed the potential fee increase with residents.
Randy .Duncan, representing Landmark Golf Management, confirmed
revenues have increased at SilverRock Resort and they anticipate being in
the black in 2010-2011; and stated he has not discussed a fee increase with
any' residents, but agrees the. card would still be a great buy even with the
fee increase.
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Council Member Henderson asked if the resident card fee is applied to the
SilverRock Resort budget. Mr. Duncan explained revenue from the resident
card fee is separate from the SilverRock Resort budget.
In response to Council Member Evans, Mr. Duncan confirmed the current
revenue at SilverRock Resort does not include the 30% discount.
Council Member Franklin stated 55 a year for a resident card is ludicrous and
suggested increasing it to 51,00 per year. She noted golfers make it up on
their first round of golf.
Council Member Sniff conveyed concern about raising rates under the
current economic conditions; stated he would feel more comfortable applying
the increase to new applicants; and conveyed support for a fee of S50 for
three years.
Council Member Henderson stated she does not remember why the City
Council changed the resident card fee from one year to three years at 515
but agrees it was ludicrous. She stated 550 or 5100 per year is not
reasonable and suggested a sliding scale for more than one year. She feels
the community can afford but is not willing to pay 550 per year and
suggested an increase to 525 per year or S70 for three years.
Council Member .Evans agreed 515 for three years is too low and is not
opposed to the S50 per year fee increase because people will be willing to
pay that amount.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Community Services Director Hylton stated a
little less than 6,700 resident cards have been issued to date; approximately
2,000 have been issued this year and about half of them are new. Mayor
Adolph spoke in support of having athree-year card to avoid taking staff
time to issue annual renewals; and conveyed concern about increasing the
fee to $50 per year and supported a three year card for $70.
Council. Member Sniff spoke in support of a three-year card for $70. Council
Member Hehderson and Mayor Adolph concurred.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-137 RELATING TO GOLF
COURSE RATE SCHEDULE.
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It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Evans to adopt Resolution No.
2010-029 as amended by increasing the Resident Card fee to S70 for three
years. Motion carried by a vote of 4-1, Council Member Franklin dissenting.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Community Services Director Hylton stated the
new fee will be effective July 1, 2010, and any existing resident cards will
be good until they expire.
Council Member Henderson suggested staff explain to card holders that the
new fee is based on S25 per year for the first two years and a discount of
S20 for the third year. Community Services Director Hylton stated staff will
make an effort to explain the fee. increase.
Council Member Evans asked if other discounts, such as the pro shop. and
guests need to be addressed along with the annual plan from Landmark.
Community Services Director Hylton stated she would need additional
information from Landmark to determine if the added value discount will be
honored at SilverRock Resort, and Mr. Duncan confirmed that it would.
Community Services Director Hylton stated staff will relay that information
when cards are issued.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Franklin/Evans to approve the
2010-2011 Annual Plan as submitted by Landmark Golf Management LLC.
Motion. carried unanimously. '
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ASSOCIATED
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
.ASSESSMENT 2010-609 PREPARED 'FOR THE DUNE PALMS WIDENING
PROJECT, AND APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(PSA) WITH RBF CONSULTING TO PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE (PS&E) OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION
COSTS FOR THE DUNE PALMS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO.
2009-04.
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report. Traffic Engineer
Consultant Lalani presented the specifications of the proposed street
widening.
In response to Mayor Adolph, Consultant Lalani identified the locations of the
curb line, sidewalk, and right-of-way. .
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Council Member Henderson asked if a bike lane was proposed and if not,
could it be considered. Public Works Director Jonasson stated it is not
proposed but staff can consider it if it is the City Council's desire; however,
it would require a General Plan Amendment. Council Member Henderson
asked if the streets are oversized. Consultant Lalani explained the bike lane
encompasses five feet from the gutter. Council Member Henderson asked
about sufficient room on the other side of the street to widen the sidewalk
to accommodate bike traffic. Consultant Lalani explained it is strongly
recommended to have a bike lane on each side of the road so bicycles are
not riding against traffic.
Council Member Henderson stated she does not want to have to change the
existing right-of-way. Public Works Director Jonasson explained in the past
sidewalks have been widened to accommodate a joint use, similarly to what
is on Washington Street.
City Attorney Jenson asked if it is Traffic Engineer Consultant Lalani's
professional opinion that the turns into the mobile home park would be safer
in the improved condition as opposed to what exists today. Consultant
Lalani confirmed that it would be safer and at the request of the City
Attorney, submitted his resume to the City Clerk for public review.
City Attorney Jenson stated a relocation plan would be prepared prior to any
action to relocate any of the mobile homes or residents; and explained this
item before the City Council is to consider a contract with RBF to determine
the scope of any relocations; and further stated the underlying property has
been previously dedicated to the City.
Council Member Henderson asked if we would be fulfilling our requirements
according to a negative declaration as opposed to an environmental impact
report. City Attorney Jenson explained there are legal obligations the City
has to go through should any mobile home have to be moved but the
environmental review is being done early in the process, as CEQA requires,
before pursuing engineering level drawings and making a commitment to the
property. She stated those issues were not raised in the letter submitted by
Peterson Law Group dated April 14, 2010; the issues raised by the letter
have been addressed by Consultant Lalani and the noise and traffic issues
were already studied in the 2002 General Plan and Environmental Impact
Report. She stated this property has already dedicated the right-of-way for
widening of the road and the mobile home park was supposed to complete
improvements but never did; and the issue of the pool potentially being in
the right-of-way will need to be dealt with by the City.
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Joseph Schwar, representing Peterson Law Group and the mobile home park,
submitted a letter of concern and expressed additional, concerns about
budgeting for improvements.
Mayor Adolph asked how many residents would be affected. Mr. Schwar
estimated all the residents along the Dune Palms Road frontage-would be
impacted. Public Works Director Jonasson stated staff estimates
approximately four units,' the pool deck, and the driveway to the house near
the Whitewater Channel would be impacted.
City Attorney Jenson explained the issue of budgeting would not be
determined at this stage of the process and that RBF will be studying the
possibility of working around the encroachments and potential relocation of
units; and that issue will be brought back at a later time. She further stated
the issue of potential relocation was addressed on pages 24 to 25 of the
negative declaration and pages 70 and 71 of the staff report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF LA Q.UINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2010-609 PREPARED FOR
THE DUNE PALMS ROAD WIDENING PROJECT.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to adopt Resolution No.
.2010-030 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Evans to approve a
Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting to prepare the Plans,
Specifications, .and Engineer's Estimate (PS&E) of probable .construction
costs for the Dune Palms Road Improvements, Project No. 2009-04. Motion
carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION -None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention & Visitors Authority -Council
Member Evans stated Judy Vossler has been appointed to serve as Interim
Executive Director and an outside group has been hired to conduct recruitment of
applicants. She further reported that they are in the final phases of the JFK
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Hospital "Bring My Meeting Home Campaign" which is heavily weighted in the City
of La Quinta and will provide draft brochures for the City Council's review.
CVAG Public Safety Committee - Council Member Henderson reported the
Committee has suggested obesity issues be included in the goals; a group was
formed to establish goals which includes promoting youth intervention and public
programs. Although she is convinced there is a safety issue in keeping youths
occupied after school to deter negative behavior and is willing to hear about
existing programs, such as the one presented by the YMCA, she will not support
creating programs.
National League of Cities -Council Member Henderson reported the League of
California Cities-Riverside Division obtained less than 5,000 signatures for the
proposed legislation to prohibit the State of California from taking Redevelopment
Agency funds from local agencies. She stated the California Redevelopment
Association has filed an injunction to prevent cities from having to pay the
redevelopment money on May 10, 2010 and if no ruling on the validity of ABX4-26
has been made; however, the judge has ruled against the injunction because he will
be issuing a ruling prior to May 10, 2010.
Council Member Sniff commented on the number of ways government is getting
involved with our personal lives, such as a resolution that has been introduced to
Congress to remove salt in prepared foods over the next 5-10 years.
Energy & Environmental Resources Committee -Council Member Sniff referenced
a request to use all of the AB 2766 funds for street sweeping, and asked the City
Manager to report how it was addressed at the Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) meeting. City Manager Genovese reported that the funds in La Quinta are
not earmarked for another purpose therefore will not have a significant impact to
the City. However, the Cities of Indio and Desert Hot Springs may have been
utilizing some of their AB 2766 funds for other purposes and will be impacted; and
noted that it was felt by TAC that, although the action was an interim solution, not
taking an action would have put the cities in serious consideration of losing a
potential 5400,000 grant from the Air Quality Management District.
Energy Consumers Advisory Committee -Council Member Franklin reported a
facilitator assisted the Committee with goal-setting and improving communication
between .the Committee and Imperial Irrigation District Board; and stated the
Imperial Irrigation District talked about earthquake preparedness.
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All other reports were noted and filed.
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
2. CITY ATTORNEY.
City Attorney Jenson announced Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston
will be covering the May 4, 2010, meeting. because she will be attending a
conference in Santa Barbara as a speaker.
1-B. REPORT REGARDING ARTIFICIAL TURF AND THE CITY/CVWD
COOPERATIVE. LANDSCAPE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
Council Member Henderson addressed the turf. report and. recommended the
information be shared with the general public; and suggested the City
Council support staff's recommendation.
Mayor Adolph asked if a permit is required to install artificial turf in-residents'
back yards. Assistant City Manager-Development Services Evans stated no
permits will be required and the City would be involved in the installation of
artificial turf only if it involves businesses or right-of-ways.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Mayor Adolph stated he attended aribbon-cutting for the new Fresh N Easy store
in La Quinta and was. impressed with the store. He also commented on the number
of children in attendance Saturday at the "Day of the Young Child" event; and
further commented on the history event at the museum wherein many thoughts
were shared on the meaning of La Quinta and why the city was named as such.
Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened and recessed to and until 7:00 P.M.
7~AA P_M_
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Adolph presented certificates to members of the Desert Dynasty Baseball
Team who recently participated in the 2010 U.S.S.S.A Spring Championships
Super N.I.T. Baseball Tournament and won the All-California 10 and Under Finals.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 THROUGH 2014-2015 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONSENTING 'TO THE EXPENDITURE OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 (a).
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report; and Principal
Engineer McKinney reviewed new Capital Improvement Projects.
Council Member Henderson asked for an explanation of the SilverRock
Resort Clubhouse-Construction Phase project. Public Works Director
Jonasson clarified the entire list of projects is for all five years.
In response to Mayor Adolph, City Manager Genovese confirmed the funding
would be approved in future budgets. Mayor Adolph clarified a few of the
projects may be dropped if funds are not available.
City ,Attorney Jenson stated the City Council is approving a funding
mechanism and will be approving projects upon CEQA review; and confirmed
the listed projects are proposed projects.
Mayor Adolph stated the Jefferson Street .Bridge total cost was estimated at
$78 million and the estimates received from Coachella Valley Association of
Governments for other projects came in about half of the estimates; and he
understands these figures may be correct when time to bid these projects.
Public Works Director Jonasson confirmed and stated it would be
advantageous for the City to bid future projects during these economic
times.
Mayor Adolph questioned the statement of maintaining sufficient general
fund reserves and asked what the current balance of the account is.
Accounting Manager West confirmed there are sufficient funds in the
General Fund Reserves account at this time and explained funding is
available in the Debt Service No. 2 account to advance funds to the Project
Area No. 2 account if necessary to avoid a loan from the General Fund.
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The- Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:31 p.m. There being
no requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at
7:31 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2010-201.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(CIP) CONSENTING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY THE LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS SET FORTH IN
SAID PLAN, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a) WITH RESPECT TO THE AGENCY'S
EXPENDITURE.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Evans to adopt Resolution No.
2010-031 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Franklin
to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
VERONICA J~TI'ONTECINO, City Clerk
City of La Quanta, California