2018 01 16 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Radi requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 11 be pulled for a
separate vote. Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 77895
CALLE MONTEZUMA (APN 773-101-005)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY OWNER: STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS, INC.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERM OF PAYMENT AND/OR DISPOSITION
OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 79315
HIGHWAY 111 (APN's: 600-340-002, 600-020-029, 600-340-003, 600-340-
023, 600-020-028, 600-340-028)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
PROPERTY OWNER: LA QUINTA TOURISM, LP
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERM OF PAYMENT AND/OR DISPOSITION
OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED
INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:01 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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REPORT ON ACTIONS) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session that require
reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Radi led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Karen Audree Burchak, La Quinta and Canada - Ms. Burchak
thanked elected officials and staff along with local businesses and utility companies.
ANNOUNCEMENTS. PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:
Tania Flores, City Administrative Assistant
Gerald Duchene, City Code Compliance Officer I
Paul Villanueva, Riverside County Animal Control Officer assigned to La Quinta
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 2017
2. ACCEPT PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS ON
AVENIDA MONTEZUMA WITHIN DESERT CLUB ESTATES AND PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION ON WASHINGTON STREET
3. EXCUSE ABSENCES FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS CALDWELL AND WRIGHT
4. APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT FOR
ONE ADDITIONAL VEHICLE
5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 37195 LOCATED
AT 79275 RANCHO LA QUINTA DRIVE WITHIN THE RANCHO LA QUINTA
DEVELOPMENT [RESOLUTION NO.2018-0011
6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COORDINATOR TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY
INSPIRING EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE AND EXPO ON MARCH 13-16, 2018, IN
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
7. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS OF DECEMBER 15, 22 AND 29, 2017
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8. ACCEPT POINT HAPPY STORM DRAIN OUTLET STRUCTURE LOCATED WEST OF
THE WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE AT CHANNEL DRIVE, AND ROUDEL
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED ALONG ROUDEL LANE AT THE
WHITEWATER RIVER CHANNEL
9. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS DATED OCTOBER 31
AND NOVEMBER 30, 2017
10. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ACCOUNTANT IN THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND TYLER USER CONFERENCE IN BOSTON,
MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 22-25, 2018
11. pulled for a separate vote by Councilmember Radi >>> APPROPRIATE
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; AUTHORIZE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT; AND AWARD A
CONTRACT TO NEW CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS FOR THE CITY HALL
MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 1-10 as recommended, with Item No. 5 adopting
Resolution No. 2018-001. Motion passed unanimously.
Consent Calendar Item No 11: In response to Mayor Evans' question, Finance Director
Campos explained that the funds for the improvements have already been allocated
in the CDBG grant for the ADA improvements, and would not result in a reduction in
CDBG funds allocated to other programs or projects.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 11 as recommended.
Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 1 (Radi)
BUSINESS SESSION
1. ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 566 ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY
MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY LAND USE ENTITLEMENT,
INCLUDING SUBDIVISIONS, USE PERMITS, VARIANCES, BUILDING PERMITS,
OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE ENTITLEMENT, FOR ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS BY
CONVERTING NON -BEDROOM SPACES AND AREAS INTO BEDROOMS IN
SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, AND FINDING OF
EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 14060(c)(2) and
15061 (b)(3) UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Code Compliance Supervisor Meredith and Planning Manager Perez presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
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City Attorney Ihrke advised the Council that a four -fifths affirmative vote is required to
adopt an urgency ordinance, and if adopted, the ordinance can only be operative for
an initial 45 days but Council may extend the 45 day period for up to two years.
Council discussed closing the loophole whereby some residents have converted
common areas to bedrooms to increase rental capacity; the need to balance the
interests and safety of homeowners, neighbors and renters; researching statutes of
other communities on this matter; application of ordinance to other properties such as
senior facilities; effect of ordinance on onsite parking requirements and the State's
new accessory dwelling units law; density violations by homeowners converting
common areas to bedrooms; and status of three non -compliant properties and
options for bringing them into compliance.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
make a finding, included in Ordinance No. 566, that adopting this ordinance is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections
15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) - Review of Exemptions - General Rule.
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
take up Ordinance No. 566 by title and number only and waive further reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Maysels read the following title of Ordinance No. 551 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858,
ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY LAND USE
ENTITLEMENT, INCLUDING SUBDIVISIONS, USE PERMITS, VARIANCES,
BUILDING PERMITS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE ENTITLEMENT, FOR
ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS BY CONVERTING NON -BEDROOM SPACES AND AREAS
INTO BEDROOMS IN SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
adopt immediately, as an Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 566 as recommended.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta - 2011, California Fire Code was changed to
require sprinklers under some circumstances.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
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Auditor Phil White, CPA, Partner with Vavrinek, Trine, Day and Co., LLP provided
additional information and along with Finance Director Campos, answered
Councilmembers' questions.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to receive
and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2017.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AMEND TITLES AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TRAFFIC
SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR TO TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYST,
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER TO CITY ENGINEER, AND PRINCIPAL ENGINEER TO
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER; AND ADD TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN,
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR, AND ASSOCIATE ENGINEER POSITIONS
[RESOLUTION NO. 2018-0021
The Council waived presentation of the staff report and commented on the savings
these personnel changes afford.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-002 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLES AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF TRAFFIC
SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR TO TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYST,
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER TO CITY ENGINEER, AND PRINCIPAL ENGINEER TO
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER; AND ADDING TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN,
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR, AND ASSOCIATE ENGINEER POSITIONS
Motion passed unanimously
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS AUTO DEALERSHIPS' PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ALONG HIGHWAY
111 FRONTAGE
Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
PUBIC SPEAKER: Michael Hastings, Direct Point Advisors, representing auto dealers -
Mr. Hastings presented the dealers' street -side auto display plan, phases, signage, and
the funding allocation among dealers and the City.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta - Mr. Johnson said this proposal diverts
from the traditional non-commercial feel of La Quinta and detracts from the
aesthetics of the City. Secondly, he said the City will have huge increases in police
costs in coming years so the City does not need to be investing in this type of expense
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especially with the recent corporate tax decrease. He suggested the City needs to
seriously think about whether this is a wise way to expend City funds.
Councilmembers discussed car displays in the roundabout behind dealer properties;
the square footage of the display space along Highway 111; softening the display area
with landscaping; sales concept of displaying a mass of autos; possible City assistance
with signage; pros and cons of signage options presented; display of used versus new
autos; moving the sidewalk to the curb; adherence to sign ordinance when displaying
"sale" signs; merits of online auto buying versus person -to -person at dealerships;
benefits of drawing auto shoppers to La Quinta dealers; the need for all dealers to
participate; and, cost allocation between the City and dealers for the improvements.
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Facilities Director Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Mark Laue, Executive Director of Action Park Alliance provided information on his
company which manages the operation of skate parks in the region.
Councilmembers discussed the location, square footage, features, operation,
marketing, revenue and attendance at other skate parks in the region; pros and cons
of contracting the operation versus direct City operation; importance of incorporating
shade structures throughout the design to allow for 24/7 use; the intent to attract
professional events; user fee structure; design to include use of skates, skateboards,
bikes, and wheelchairs; dust control measures; spectator seating; and, jumbotron
screens.
Mayor Evans summarized the consensus of the Council: proceed with the project;
contract the operation; build the largest facility possible within budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
City Manager Spevacek provided an update on the Cloud 9 proposal to install
temporary "glamping" lodging at Silverrock during the Goldenvoice events. He said
staff is not pursuing it given the projected imposition on neighbors.
Marketing and Communications Manager Graham provided an update on the Ironman
event.
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Councilmember Fitzpatrick thanked staff for organizing a successful community
workshop Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Mayor Evans relayed Wells Marvin's gratitude for City support of the First Thursday
events in Old Town; reported on Martin Luther King Day proclamation presentation
and CareerBuilder Challenge underway; and, thanked the Police for their traffic
mitigation efforts.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organizations meeting:
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her
participation in the following organization meeting:
• COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC)
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Pena reported on his
participation in the following organization meeting:
• EAST VALLEY COALITION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed 1 y Susan Maysels n. ON: cn=Susan Maysels, o=City of La Quinta,
Vou=Clerk's Office,email=smaysels@la-quinta.org,
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Date: 2018.02.07 09:10:42-08'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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