2010 12 21 CC MinutesLA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DECEMBER 21, 2010
City Clerk Montecino announced that the regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council would not be called to order until the hour of 4:00 p.m. due to lack of
quorum.
Mayor Adolph called the meeting of the La Quinta City Council to order at the hour
of 4:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: Council Member Sniff
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Franklin to excuse the
absence of Council Member Sniff. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Diane Stone, 57-539 Santa Rosa Trail, representing Soldiers Organized Services,
expressed appreciation for the grant received from the City; announced the
organization needs volunteers to drive service personnel to and from the base on
January 1 and 2, 2011; and stated interested persons may contact the
organization at www.sosride.org.
CLOSED SESSION -None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mayor Adolph requested Consent Calendar Item No. 19 be pulled for separate
discussion.
ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
PRESENTATIONS
Diana Rosas, of Strategic Marketing Unit and representing Imperial Irrigation
District, presented a check to the City for a Photovoltaic Rebate for Fire Station No.
32.
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Mayor Adolph presented the 2010 B.E.S.T. APWA National Public Works Award to
Public Works Director Jonasson and staff for La Quinta's National Public Works
Week Celebration and Student Outreach Program.
Mayor Adolph presented the 2010 Project of Merit Award Traffic Congestion/
Mitigation to Public Works Director Jonasson and staff for the Highway 111 Phase
III Project.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Franklin/Evans to approve the City
Council Minutes of December 7, 2010, as corrected, Page 4, third line at the
bottom CVA/HIBC opposed. Motion carried with Council Member Sniff absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2010.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED OCTOBER 31, 2010.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES REPORT DATED
OCTOBER 31,2010.
4. APPROVAL OF A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2011 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD
PROGRAM.
5. APPROVAL OF PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY NOMINATIONS.
6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32070, CODORNIZ, RJT
HOMES, LLC. (RESOLUTION N0. 2010-072)
7. ACCEPTANCE OF ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT
MAP 28603-2, PGA WEST, KSL LAND CORPORATION.
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8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 33336, PALO VERDE II,
STANDARD PACIFIC CORP. (RESOLUTION NO. 2010-073)
9. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT
MAP 30023-5, TRILOGY SHEA LA QUINTA, LLC.
10. APPROVAL OF THE DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
11. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL DISTRICT INFORMATION SHEETS FOR THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 97-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2010.
12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CASH DONATION FROM
WALMART FOR THE "SHOP WITH A COP" PROGRAM. (RESOLUTION NO.
2010-074)
13. AUTHORIZATION OF OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ONE MEMBER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON, DC, JANUARY 6-B,
2011.
14. ACCEPTANCE OF SEASONS DOG PARK, PROJECT NO. 2005-05,
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, AND APPROVAL OF
APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING.
15. ACCEPTANCE OF VILLAGE AREA SIDEWALK INFILL IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 2009-19.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF SILVERROCK RESORT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 2006-07, 2010-01, AND 2010-02.
17. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT/BMP FACILITIES AGREEMENTS.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2010-075)
18. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RBF
CONSULTING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO
PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
(PS&E) OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE WASHINGTON
STREET PHASE II DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2010-08.
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19. APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 010-N TO
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA MASTER AGREEMENT 08-5433R FOR
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AIR QUALITY FUNDING TOWARD THE NEW
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MADISON STREET AND
AVENUE 54, PROJECT NO. 2009-23. (See separate action below and on
Page 6)
20. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL
MAP NO. 33588, SAM'S CLUB, SAM'S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST.
21. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A
FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT
MAP 33597-1, MALAGA, R.T. HUGHES CO., LLC. (RESOLUTION NO.
2010-076)
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Franklin/Henderson to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of
Item No. 19 and with Item Nos. 6, 8, 12, 17, and 21 being approved by
RESOLUTION NOS. 2010-072 through 2010-076 respectively. Motion
carried with Council Member Sniff absent.
Item No. 19
Mayor Adolph conveyed concern about providing blanket approval for
installation of the traffic signal. Public Works Director Jonasson explained
this item is only for approval of the supplemental agreement for design
funding to be available; additional agenda items will be presented to the City
Council at a future meeting for design of the traffic signal and plans and
specifications. He further explained the Congestion Management Air Quality
(CMAQ) funding is applicable only to this project and construction would
need to be started by the end of summer 2011 to meet the funding
requirements.
Mayor Adolph questioned the intersection needing a traffic signal, and asked
if approval of the funding will push the signal through whether it's needed or
not. Public Works Director Jonasson explained a warrant analysis was
required as part of the grant application submitted to CalTrans. Mayor
Adolph stated the traffic signal is premature until development occurs in the
area; there is not enough traffic to warrant the signal; and he cannot support
the project. Public Works Director Jonasson stated that this CMAQ funding
was originally awarded to the City of Palm Desert and when they decided
not to move forward with several of their projects La Quinta staff reapplied
and was awarded funding for the three City of La Quinta projects mentioned
in the staff report.
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Council Member Henderson stated it could be beneficial to the City Council
to review the warrants for this signal; observe traffic flows through the
intersection I; and stated Avenue 58 (and Madison Street) may be in more
need of a traffic signal.
Council Member Franklin agreed a traffic signal is not needed at this time.
City Manager Genovese stated this item can be brought back at the January
4, 2011 meeting as a business item, along with the request for proposals;
and stated staff will provide information on the warrant analysis. Public
Works Director Jonasson confirmed this item is not time sensitive.
(See Page 6 for action on this item.)
BUSINESS SESSION -NONE
STUDY SESSION -None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA) -
Council Member Evans reported they approved Kathy De Rosa, Mayor of Cathedral
City, as Chairperson and Indian Wells Council Member Bill Powers as Vice
Chairman; Steve Quintanella, interim counsel, who is assisting the Hospitality
Industry and Business Council (HIBC) and Joint Powers Authority Executive
Committee (JPA) Boards in becoming process driven and compliant; a selection
process for the interim counsel position is underway for approval by the Board at
the January meeting; and stated the Authority budget is in the black and in a
strong position to proceed for the new year.
SunLine Transit Agency/SunLine Services Group -Mayor Adolph reported they
received a letter from several taxi drivers requesting to form their own organization
without any controls or restrictions.
All other reports were noted and filed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ......continued
Item Nn_ 79
City Manager requested the City Council re-address Consent Item No. 19, and
explained action must be taken within 60 days of receiving the letter from CalTrans
in order to secure the funding which would be December 27, 2010, or we risk
losing grant funding for the project. He stated further action can be taken at the
January 4, 2011, City Council Meeting as to whether or not to move forward on
the project. Mayor Adolph stated it is to our best interest to approve the item at
this time. Public Works Director Jonasson confirmed and explained staff has not
expended any funds for design of the project; and will have the design contract and
the traffic signal warrant information ready for the January 4, 201 1 meeting.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Evans to approve the
Program Supplemental Agreement No. 010-N to the City of La Quinta Master
Agreement 08-5433r for Congestion Management Air Quality Funding toward the
new traffic signal at the intersection of Madison Street and Avenue 54, Project No.
2009-23. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Sniff absent.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS -NONE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS -None
Mayor Adolph wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and the
best for 201 1 .
Council Member Henderson reported she will be traveling to Washington D.C. and
Sacramento in January, Modesto in February; and then back to Washington D.C. in
March to attend various committee meetings; she explained that as additional
travel authorizations come through for approval, the City is not funding the entire
costs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Franklin/Evans
to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respect Ily submitted,
VERONICA J. ONTECINO, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California