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2018 01 13 CC Community WorkshopCITY COUNCIL MINUTES COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SPECIAL MEETING SATURDAY. JANUARY 13. 2018 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the La Quinta City Council (Community Workshop) held at the La Quinta Wellness Center was called to order at 12:17 p.m. by Mayor Evans. PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None RESIDENTS SIGNED IN: 34 CITY STAFF PRESENT: 19 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Resident Jerry Prisbrey led attendees in the pledge of allegiance. CLOSED SESSION — None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None CONSENT CALENDAR - None BUSINESS SESSION — None STUDY SESSION 1. COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Mayor Evans welcomed all attending residents to the fifth annual community workshop and explained the purpose of the workshop. Mayor Evans dedicated the meeting to City employee Burt Hanada, Building Official who passed away New Year's Day. Mayor Evans introduced Cynthia Henson of Henson Consulting, workshop facilitator. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 JANUARY 13, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING - COMMUNITY WORKSHOP City Manager Spevacek presented the status of priorities set by residents at last year's community workshop. Councilmember Radi introduced the Dean of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, Pete Peterson as the keynote speaker. Dean Peterson presented insights on community engagement when forming public policy. Finance Director Campos presented the City's financial status and projections. City Engineer McKinney presented the City's proposed capital projects. Planning Manager Perez presented development opportunities in the City. Management Analyst Larson presented a Museum/cultural center expansion project. Facility Director Howlett presented a proposed x-park and event venue site. Business Analyst Villalpando presented economic development plans and outreach. Participants were asked to add any additional projects to the list staff presented, after which, all participants were asked to rank the list of projects (Attachments 1 and 2). PUBLIC HEARINGS — None DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — None MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Pena to adjourn at 4:23 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Digitally signed y Susan Maysels DN: cn=Susan Maysels, s City La Quinta, ou=Clerk's Office, email=smayselels@la-quinta.org, c=US Date: 2018.02.07 09:51:33-08'00' SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Attachments: 1. Community Workshop 2018 — Recap of Activities and Results 2. Community Workshop 2018 — Attendees List CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 JANUARY 13, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING — COMMUNITY WORKSHOP City of La Quinta ATTACHMENT 1 January 17, 2018 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 2018 This Is How We Do It! Date: Saturday, January 13, 2018 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: La Quinta Wellness Center Keynote Speaker: Dean Pete Peterson, Pepperdine University Approximate # of Attendees: 57 Council Members = 5 ( 9%) City staff = 18 (31%) Commissioners = 14 (25%) Residents = 20 (35%) Participants of the 2018 Community Workshop with La Quinta City Council and City Staff Theme: This Is How We Do It - Processes and procedures of Public Policy on a local level. City of La Quinta 9 City of La Quinta January 17, 2018 Workshop Desires Each table group had an opportunity to voice what they hoped to get out of the day's workshop: • Where is the City going? - Community Feedback • Good listeners - interest in what other participants have to offer. • Interest in Police costs/unfunded pensions and unfunded projects - where budgets are going. • Status on SilverRock, sub -divisions, new projects • Interesting projects - what other groups think of them and how to prioritize them • Support Seasons neighbors - we love it here. • Continued engagement & participation • How to get more involved in the community • Feedback from residents on how to get involved and improve services. • Where our 12% increase will be spent • Development projects and community involvement • Continuing to see growth in North La Quinta, Future Economy on Highway 111, Full time residents and expanded activities in the Summer. • Grow local business, bigger brand, moving forward, prioritizing projects, keep innovating. PERWIINE!SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY Public Engagement: A 21st Century Leadership Skill Pete Pet( Dean, Pepperdine Sch Gty of L a Dean Pete Peterson of Pepperdine University City of La Quinta 2 10 City of La Quinta January 17, 2018 City Manager, Frank Spevacek speaks to the group. What We Love About LQ! Each table group had an opportunity to voice what they loved about their City: • Views & beauty • Intimate Community • Outdoor activities • Art shows/festivals • Ability to drive golf cart around legally • Good schools • Pride of citizens & City employees • Access to hiking • Resort atmosphere • Great golf • Active and involve City Council • Library, Museum, & Wellness Center • Engagement • Culture of feedback • Unique systems & processes • Focus on health & wellness • Collaboration • Low crime • Friendly • Clean • Picturesque • Easy access to shopping • Walkability • Winter weather • Aesthetics - architecture & landscape • No traffic issues • Good mix of people from other areas in USA • Good government • Small town feeling • Awesome amenities • Quality of life • Culture • Not developer driven • Resident priority • Friendly & diverse • Wide range of activities • Proximity to nature • Dark sky ordinance • Pride • Family friendly • Volunteer spirit • Shopping friendly • Cost of living • Respect of privacy • Progressive culture • Supportive city council City of La Quinta 11 City of La Quinta January 17, 2018 Big Rocks - City Staff • Police Annual Contract Increase • SilverRock Event Area • XPark • Museum Cultural Center • Avenue 50 Bridge • Fritz Burns Poll Improvements • Corporation Yard Improvements • Eisenhower Retention Basin • Washington Street Drainage Improvements at Lake La Quinta • Washington Street Drainage Improvements at Avenue 50 • Calle Tampico Drainage Improvements • Jefferson Street & SilverRock Way Roundabout • La Quinta Art Alley • Highway 111 Corridor i, . Big Rocks - Community • Restroom at Top of Cove • Drainage Improvement @ Miles & Washington • Impacts of Indian Wells Tennis Garden • Land Development (Old Town LQ & Wellness Center) • Sports Related Retail @ SilverRock • City wide wifi • Public/Private partnership around Montezuma Park • Shade Required Policy • CV Link Spurs • Repainting of bridge railings • Improve golf cart/bicycle access to Old Town La Quinta • Free water feature in The Cove VOTED -TOP 6 BIG ROCKS 1. Highway 111 Corridor 2. La Quinta Art Alley (TIED) 2. Museum Cultural Center (TIED) 3. SilverRock Event Area 4. Restroom @ Top of Cove 5. Police Contract Annual Increase (TIED) 5. XPark (TIED) 6.Corporation Yard Improvements City of La Quinta 12 LIST OF 60 ATTENDEES TAKEN FROM SIGN -IN SHEETS CITY COUNCIL FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP, JANUARY 13, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS/RESIDENTS (5): Mayor Linda Evans Mayor Pro Tern Kathleen Fitzpatrick Councilmember Robert Radi Councilmember John Pena Councilmember Steve Sanchez RESIDENTS (21): CITY STAFF (19): Edward Armendarez Christina Calderon Katie Barrows (CVAG) Karla Campos Richard Centeno Caroline Doran Shirley Johnson Angela Ferreira Linda Hagood Cheri Flores Kathy Kronemeyer Steve Howlett Alama Marstan Tustin Larson Carter McLarand Susan Maysels Stephen Nieto (the elder) Bryan McKinney Stephen Nieto (the younger) Martha Mendez Ken Northrup Anthony Moreno Barb Northrup Gabriel Perez Gregory Nugent Monika Radeva Mishael Patton Angela Scott Jerry Prisbrey Frank Spevacek Charlotte Radi Teresa Thompson Max Radi Gil Villalpando Joan Sanka Angelica Zarco Sarah Scheideman (CVAG) Consultant Cindy Henson Martha Simmons Val Smith Tom (no last name) COMMISSIONERS/RESIDENTS (141: Dori Quill CS Commission Doriel Wyler CS Commission George Batavick FAC Mark Johnson FAC Gwendolyn Davidson Housing Commission Joe Johnson Housing Commission Michele McDonough Housing Commission Lynne Joe Rogers Housing Commission Philip Bettencourt Planning Commission Mary Caldwell Planning Commission Loretta Currie Planning Commission Mike Proctor Planning Commission Paul Quill Planning Commission Jeff Smith City Rep: CVAG Trail subcommittee NOTE: at least 1 person is known to have been in attendance but did not sign in. 14