2011 06 14 CC MinutesLA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2011
A special meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
1:00 p.m. by Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION - None
Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and to Closed Session to and until
the hour of 1:30 p.m.
1:30 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 - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
City Manager Genovese announced there were changes to Item Nos. 2, 3 on the
Consent Calendar, where added language has been inserted as follows: "and
consent to the expenditure of Redevelopment Agency Project Area No. 2 funds ";
and Item No. 7 with added language of "consent to the expenditure of additional
Redevelopment Project Area No. 2 Low Mod Funds ", and further explained the City
is not appropriating funds but will be approved by the Redevelopment Agency at a
later time.
City Manager Genovese also announced attachments including agreements were
distributed to the City Council pertaining to Item Nos. 5 and 6 on the Consent
Calendar.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
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PRESENTATIONS — None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEERS ESTIMATE FOR
THE HIGHWAY 111 MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS,
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER 'TO AWARD THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
CONSENTING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR
THE IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a) WITH RESPECT TO SUCH
EXPENDITURES, AND APPROVING A FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH THE
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
2. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
(PS &E) OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR BID THE PHASE 11 WASHINGTON STREET DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2010 -08 AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECT AREA NO. 2 FUNDS
3. APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
(PS &E) OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR BID THE HIGHWAY 111 UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING,
PROJECT NO. 2009 -14 AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY PROJECT AREA NO. 2 FUNDS
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION THAT APPROVES A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH YESSAYIAN FAMILY LTD. PARTNERSHIP, MAKES
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445,
AND APPROVES THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS APNs 773- 094' -001 THROUGH 006 AND 773- 094 -013
(RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -042)
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION THAT APPROVES A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH DONALD AND JULIE PARKER, MAKES FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445, AND
APPROVES THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS APNs 773- 077 -013 AND 773 - 101 -013 (RESOLUTION NO.
2011 -043)
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6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION THAT APPROVES A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH UNION HOME LOANS, INC., ET AL., MAKES FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445, AND
APPROVES THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LAND IDENTIFIED
AS APNs: 776 - 0760 -002 THROUGH 005, AND 776- 076 -010 THROUGH
013 (RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -044)
7. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT THE NEW TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT DUNE PALMS ROAD AND °A
STREET, PROJECT NO. 2009 -10
Council Member Evans recused herself from Consent Calendar Item No. 2
due to a potential conflict of interest, due to the proximity of her residence
to the project area.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Henderson to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 2 and with Item Nos. 4
through 7 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2011-042 through 2011-
044, respectively. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. 2
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson /Sniff to approve
plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate (PS &E) of probable
construction costs and authorization to advertise for bid the Phase II
Washington Street Drainage Improvements, Project No. 2010-08 and
appropriate additional Redevelopment Agency Project Area No. 2 Funds.
Motion carried by a vote of 4 -0 -1, with Council Member Evans abstaining.
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk Montecino presented the staff report.
Mayor Adolph explained the process of interviews and appointments to the
City Board, Commissions and Committees.
Council Member Sniff stated brevity is effective in this process.
Council Member Henderson thanked the applicants present for their interest;
and stated there, unfortunately, aren't enough positions for everyone to be
appointed.
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Mayor Adolph stated the appointment process is difficult for the City
Council, and thanked all applicants Jor their desire to serve the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION (2 vacancies)
The following applicants for the Planning Commission gave a brief
presentation of their background and qualifications:
Frank Blum
Leo Knasiak
Bob Leidner
Steve Sanchez
Murray Todd
Robert Wilkinson
Robert "Bob" Wright
Ballot No. 1
Mayor Adolph voted for
Council Member Evans voted for
Council Member Franklin voted for
Council Member Henderson voted for
Council Member Sniff voted for
Robert Wilkinson, Robert Wright
Steve Sanchez, Robert Wilkinson
Frank Blum, Robert Wright
Robert Wilkinson, Robert Wright
Bob Leidner, Robert Wright
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Henderson to appoint
Robert Wilkinson and Robert "Bob" Wright to serve two -year terms on the
Planning Commission, effective July 1, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Adolph recessed the City Council meeting.
The City Council was reconvened.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD (1 vacancy)
The following applicant for the Investment Advisory Board gave a brief
presentation on her background and qualifications:
Jennifer Donais
MOTION — It.was moved by Council Members Evans /Henderson to appoint
Jennifer Donais to serve a 'three -year term on the Investment Advisory
Board, effective July 1'; 201.1. Motion carried unanimously.
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PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION (1 vacancy)
The following applicants for the Palm Springs Airport Commission gave a
brief presentation on their background and qualifications:
Peter Freymuth
Robert Teal
BALLOT NO. ll
Mayor Adolph voted for
Robert Teal
Council Member Evans voted for
Peter Freymuth
Council Member Franklin voted for
Robert Teal
Council Member Henderson voted for
Robert Teal
Council Member Sniff voted for
Robert Teal
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Henderson to appoint
Robert Teal to a three -year term on the Palm Springs Airport Commission,
effective July 1, 2011.. Motion carried unanimously.
HOUSING COMMISSION (4 vacancies; 3 non - tenants, 1 tenant)
The following applicants for the Housing Commission gave a brief
presentation on their background and qualifications:
Teresa La Rocca
Sue Leidner
William Hunt
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Evans to appoint Teresa
La Rocca and Sue Marie Leidner to serve two -year non - tenant terms and
William Hunt to serve a one -year tenant term on the Housing Commission,
effective July 1, 2011. . Motion carried unanimously.
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE (2 vacancies)
The following applicants for the Architectural and Landscaping Review
Committee gave a brief presentation on their background and qualifications:
_Richard Gray
Ray Rooker
David Thorns
(Jason Arnold was absent from the meeting)
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Ballot No. 1
Mayor Adolph voted for
Council Member Evans voted for
Council Member Franklin voted for
Council Member Henderson voted for
Council Member Sniff voted for
Ray Rooker and David Thorns
Richard Gray and Ray Rooker
Jason Arnold and Richard Gray
Richard Gray and Ray Rooker
Ray Rooker and David Thorns
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Evans to appoint Richard
Gray and Ray Rooker to serve two -year terms on the Architectural and
Landscaping Review Committee, effective July 1, 2011: Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Adolph recessed the City. Counci/ meeting to. the Redevelopment
Agency meeting.
The Council meeting was reconvened.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (3 vacancies)
The following applicants .for the Community Services Commission gave a
brief presentation on their background and qualifications:
John Alford
Sharrell Blakeley
Brian Hanrahan
Michele Lawrence
Bob Leidner
Luz Moreno
Wayne Wianecki
(Michael Davis had left the meeting due to a prior engagement and Gerald
London was absent)
Ballot No. 1
Mayor Adolph voted for
Council Member Evans voted for
Council Member Franklin voted for
Council Member Henderson voted for
Sharrell Blakeley, Michele. Lawrence,
and Bob Leidner
Sharrell Blakeley, Michele Lawrence,
and Bob Leidner
John Alford, Sharrell Blakeley, and
Bob Leidner
Sharrell Blakeley, Michele Lawrence,
and Bob Leidner
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Council Member Sniff voted for
Sharrell Blakeley, Michele Lawrence,
and Bob Leidner
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Sniff /Evans to appoint Sharrell
Blakeley, Michele Lawrence, and Bob Leidner to serve two -year terms on the
Community Services Commission, effective July 1, 2011. Motion carried
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION — NONE
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - NONE
DEPARTMENT REPORTS — None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
PRESENTATIONS — None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved
Sniff /Henderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respect Ily submitted,
?VERONICA ONTECINO, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
by Council Members