2010 07 20 CC MinutesLA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JULY 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, Snift, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
CLOSED SESSION -None
The City Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency to and until the hour of
4:00 p.m.
4:00 P.M.
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sonya English introduce herself as the new region reporter for The Desert Sun.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA -Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
PRESENTATIONS -None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE FROM STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES DATED
JULY 12, 2010, REGARDING A REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION OF
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32279.
Council Member Sniff stated the City Council dealt with this matter at the
last meeting and was under the impression this matter has been concluded.
The City Council concurred to take no action.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Member Henderson requested a correction be made to the last sentence in
the second paragraph under Item No. 3 to read, "She does not support a
requirement for insurance at this time, and feels imposing more-stringent fines will
promote non-compliance from the public."
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Evans to approve the City
Council Minutes of July 6, 2010, as amended. Motion carried unanimously..
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED JULY 20, 2010.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED MAY 31, 2010.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED MAY 31,
2010, AND THE INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING JUNE 30, 2010.
4. RATIFICATION OF CITY MANAGER APPROVAL OF THE COACHELLA
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT STANDARD DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM AND
SANITATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AGREEMENT FOR FIRE STATION 32
AND PHASE 1 OF THE CORPORATE YARD, PROJECT NOS. 2008-03 AND
2007-08.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT ADAMS PARK, PROJECT
NO. 2009-06.
6. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011.
7. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT THE WASHINGTON
STREET WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2008-18.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIGHWAY 111 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT
AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO.
2008-16, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. CML 5433 (009).
9. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO ARAMEXX CONSTRUCTION TO
CONSTRUCT THE SEASONS DOG PARK IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO.
2009-05.
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10. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITH LEE & STIRES, INC. TO
CONSTRUCT THE MONROE STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2009-21.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT
MAP 31816, WESTWARD SHADOWS, LA QUINTA NORTH PARTNERS, L.P.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT
MAP 31816, WESTWARD SHADOWS, LA QUINTA NORTH PARTNERS, L.P.
13. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE CHAIRMAN ED ALDERSON'S ABSENCE FROM THE
JULY 27, 2010, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
14. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
(PS&EI, AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE SITE
IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROCURE THE PRE-FABRICATED RESTROOM
FACILITY SOLE SOURCE, AND APPROVAL TO AWARD THE PROJECT SITE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COLONEL PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL RESTROOM,
PROJECT NO. 2010-05, AND APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL QUIMBY
FUNDS.
15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
LANDMARK GOLF MANAGEMENT, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 2010-052)
City Attorney Jenson stated any Counci/ Member who is a member of the
Chamber of Commerce must discloe their membership prior to voting on
item No. 6. Mayor Adolph and Council Member Franklin disclosed their
membership; Council Member Evans disclosed her employer, JFK Memorial
Hospital, is a member and a Diamond Sponsor.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Evans to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item No. 15 being approved by
RESOLUTION NO. 2070-052. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION -NONE
STUDY SESSION -None
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
C.V. Conservation Commission - Council Member Sniff announced they have
reduced the number of Commission meetings to seven per year.
CVAG Public Safety Committee - Council Member Henderson reported the
Committee discussed a new non-revocable parole program. She explained the
parameters of parolees eligible for the program, and the repercussions to the court
system if they violate their non-revocable parole; and stated a report of the City of
Desert Hot Springs public safety programs is available with staff.
League of California Cities-Riverside Division - Council Member Henderson
reported Judge Zellerbach gave a presentation at the meeting.
Chamber of Commerce Workshop/Information Exchange Committee - Council
Member Evans reported the Committee discussed general issues and updates, and
focused on cooperative marketing within the Coachella Valley.
Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention & Visitors Authority -Council
Member Evans reported the Authority adopted a balanced budget; and signed an
international agreement with Croatia to exchange information on tourism.
All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT.
Public Works Director Jonasson reported the Fourth Edition of Development
Engineers Handbook is now posted on the City's website.
Council Member Henderson congratulated the Public Works Department for
their efforts in working with students in their internship program.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Mayor Adolph stated he gave welcoming remarks at the opening of the Desert Club
and Hollywood display at the La Quinta Museum on Friday, July 16, 2010.
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Mayor Adolph stated he welcomed newly-appointed, City commission members at
the orientation meeting held by the City Clerk Department on July 8, 2010;
reported staff reviewed the revised Commission Handbook and administered the
Oath of Office to the new members; and commended staff for providing guidance
to the new commission members.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members
Henderson/Franklin to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
VERONICA J. MONTECINO, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California