2011 11 15 CC MinutesLA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
4:00 p.m. by Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: Council Member Sniff
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Franklin /Evans to excuse the
absence of Council Member Sniff. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Money, 44155 Carmen Place, stated he received a citation for long -term
parking of his vehicle in front of his home and filed to protest the citation; he
further stated that he feels he is being targeted since he filed to protest the citation
as he concurrently received a letter from staff stating his vehicle is a public
nuisance. Mayor Adolph explained the Council is unable to respond during public
comment and encouraged Mr. Money to discuss this matter with the Code
Enforcement Manager.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at the conclusion of the open session
portion of this meeting.
1. CONFERENCE WITH THE CITY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, THOMAS
P. GENOVESE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
CONCERNING POTENTIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACQUISITION
AND /OR DISPOSITION.OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN
600 - 020 -028. PROPERTY OWNER /NEGOTIATOR: CENTRE OF LA QUINTA
PARTNERS, LLC/ GARY COLLISTER
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION —
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(c) (ONE MATTER)
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Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT —None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PRESENTATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Evans /Franklin to approve the City
Council Minutes of November 1, 2011, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Henderson requested a correction to her statement on Page 7,
second paragraph from the bottom, of the November 1, 2011 Joint City
Council /Boards, Committee and Commissions Minutes to clarify her inability to
attend City functions was due to scheduling conflicts.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Evans /Franklin to approve the Joint
City Council /Boards, Committees and Commissions Minutes of November 1, 2011,
as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2011
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
4. ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH DONATION FROM WALMART FOR THE "SHOP
WITH A COP" PROGRAM
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5. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO UNITED STATES POOLS FOR
FRITZ BURNS POOL REPAIRS
6. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL DISTRICT INFORMATION SHEET FOR THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97 -1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR END
JUNE 30, 2011
7. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL CONTINUING DISCLOSURE FOR THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA 2001 -1 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30,
2011
8. APPROVAL TO DIRECT STAFF TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER
20, 2011 TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF A t 535 SQUARE FOOT
PORTION OF EISENHOWER DRIVE / AVENIDA MONTEZUMA
9. ACCEPTANCE OF HIGHWAY 111 UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING BETWEEN
DUNE PALMS ROAD AND DEPOT DRIVE, PROJECT NO. 2009 -14
10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32742, FOUR
SEASONS, MONTERRA HOLDINGS, LLC (RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -094)
11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 32742, FOUR
SEASONS, MONTERRA HOLDINGS, LLC (RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -095)
12. APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF THE 2011 FINANCING AUTHORITY AND 2011
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOND ISSUES
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Henderson /Franklin to approve
the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 10 and 11 being
approved by RESOLUTION NOS. 2011 -094 and 2011 -095, respectively.
Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD, HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION, AND HOUSING COMMISSION
City Clerk Montecino presented the staff report.
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Doug Hassett, applicant for the Building and Construction Appeals Board,
gave a brief presentation of his background and qualifications.
Council Member Henderson asked how Mr. Hassett was informed of the
vacancy of the Board. Mr. Hassett explained he had an interest of becoming
involved with the City and saw the notice of vacancies when reviewing the
City's website.
MOTION — It was moved by Council Members Henderson /Evans to appoint
Doug Hassett to the Building and Construction Appeals Board, effective
November 15, 2011, and to re- advertise for applications to fill the remaining
two vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission and one vacancy on
the Housing Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 2.75, CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION AND AMEND CHAPTER 2.95, COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff report.
Mayor Adolph asked if there have been any problems since the reduction of
members on the Community" Services Commission. Community Services
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Director Hylton stated the members have handled it very well and have had
no problems adjusting.
It was moved by Council Member §' Evans /Henderson to take up Ordinance
No. 494 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 494
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2 CHAPTER 2.75 CULTURAL
ARTS COMMISSION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.95 COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
It was moved by Council Members Evans /Henderson to introduce Ordinance
No. 494 for first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Sniff
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STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Authority - Council Member Franklin reported
the Annual Air Show was held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, and was a great
success.
IID Energy Consumers' Advisory Committee - Council Member Franklin reported
the Committee is reviewing the two -year budget and is holding a workshop on
December 6, 2011 to review the budget; the Fiscal Year 2012 budget for the
Energy account is $363 million and $370 million for Fiscal Year 2013.
CVAG Valley -Wide Homeless Committee - Council Member Franklin reported the
Committee has changed their schedule to six or seven, meetings per year.
CVAG Human and Community Resources Committee - Council Member Franklin
reported the Committee has been disbanded due to a lack of activity, and may
meet once a year if needed.
Council Member Henderson stated this is the first time CVAG has eliminated a
committee. Council Member Franklin stated it takes much of staff time and
resources to prepare for a meeting.
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership - Council Member Franklin reported a
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Coachella; had met
with Terry Green, Director of Workforce Program, and was educated on the
program and will report back on the outcome of the meeting scheduled for
tomorrow at the next City Council meeting. Further reported the monthly Business
Development Plan for September 2011 depicted four new open client cases, and
19 existing client cases; and over 300 visitors have toured the new office facility,
and encouraged. the City Council to visit the facility.
Animal Campus Commission - Council Member Franklin reported the 2011 Super
Pet Adoption event will be held on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November
20, 2011, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Whitewater Park in Rancho
Mirage; and further stated this event has been successful in the past.
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy - Council Member Franklin reported the
Conservancy approved $350,000 for three local assistance grants to the Friends of
the Desert with a total of 55 acres.
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National League of Cities - Council Member Henderson stated she attended the
annual conference last week which included her last Board meeting; reported that
Jefferson County , Alabama, will be filing for $4 billion bankruptcy which may be a
common occurrence in the future.
CVAG Public Safety Committee - Council Member Henderson reported a program
was presented by Sheriff Sniff regarding realignment of the inmates and challenges
of obtaining funding from the State.
League of California Cities - Council Member Henderson reported she will be
traveling to Sacramento to attend a Board meeting where goals and policies will be
considered for the next year.
League of California Cities (LCC)- Riverside. County Division - Council Member
Evans reported she attended the LCC- Riverside County Division meeting held in
Beaumont on Monday, November .14, 2011, and gave a brief synopsis of AB 109
regarding the responsibility imposed on the counties to house inmates; and no
funding will be provided by the State for the infrastructure of facilities.
Sunline Transit Agency / Sunline Services Group - Mayor Adolph stated two more
hydrogen fuel buses will be coming online.
Chamber of Commerce Workshop /Information Exchange Committee - Mayor
Adolph stated he attended his last meeting for his appointed term where Village
activities and sales were presented.
All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
113. RETAIL AND CONSUMER TRENDS FIELD VISITS
Council Member Evans stated she appreciated the breakdown of the different
categories and asked if there is consideration of embarking outside of the
City for comparison..
Marketing /Economic Development Manager Casillas suggested that staff can
begin by meeting with those organizations identified within the City and
conduct additional research.
Council Member Henderson stated the report answered questions she had
from discussions held last meeting; stated the report may benefit businesses
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that have co- franchises in other areas; and thanked staff for the detailed
report.
8. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2011
Public Works Director Jonasson stated staff included the Public Works
Department Strategic Plan in the Department Report which represents input
from the entire department staff, and is part of a larger program from the
American Public Works Association for accreditation.
Council Member Henderson thanked staff for providing the report for the City
Council's review.
Public Works Director Jonasson explained the Southern California Chapter of
the American Public Works Association (APWA) recognized La Quinta for the
Public Works Week event and the student internship program for the third
time. Council Member Henderson asked if staff receives inquiries from any
other communities about the program. Public Works Director Jonasson
explained that other than the scholarship program through the local chapter
of the APWA, there is a private /public partnership called the ACE Program
for high school students interested in architecture and engineering to design
a public works project.
City Manager Genovese informed the City Council that Public Works Director
Jonasson is currently serving as the President of the Association.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Council Member Franklin displayed a plaque she received on behalf of the City
Council from Habitat for Humanity. Mayor Adolph displayed a Certificate of
Recognition he received on behalf of the Council at the Habitat for Humanity dinner
event.
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Council Member Franklin announced the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission held a
grand opening for their new facility; stated a small garden was named after Ed
Alderson for his volunteered services as Project Manager.
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Council Member Franklin stated she completed her Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) Program training, and commended staff for their
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involvement and presentation of the program; and further stated she was surprised
the information was presented in a manner which held the audience's interest.
Council Member Evans stated a County -wide disaster drill portraying a Homeland
Security threat of water contaminated with resin will be held Thursday, November
17, 2011; and asked if City fire and police staff will be involved as well.
Representatives from both agencies indicated they were not aware or participating
in the event.
Council Member Evans stated last year the City Council approved to donate $ 1,000
to both Martha's Village and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission for holiday
meals, and suggested the Council approve the same this year. Council Member
Henderson asked if the funding would be coming from the Community Services
Grant account.
Council Member Evans stated it may have been allocated from the General Fund
last year. City Manager Genovese stated he does not recall the funds being
allocated from the General Fund last year.
Council Member Henderson stated the need is there, but based on the financial
future, it may be prudent for the City to reconsider this matter; and also conveyed
her support for expending funds for the donation from the Community Services
Grant fund account as a quarter of the budget amount has not been expended each
quarter for grant request at this point of the fiscal year.
Finance Director Falconer explained the funds were allocated from the Donation
Account last year and is unsure if the account was under the City Manager or City
Council's budget; and further explained the account was not funded, but a transfer
of $2,000 from the Reserve Account can be made at the City Council's discretion.
Council Member Evans asked if a motion is needed to approve the appropriation.
City Manager Genovese stated this item is not on the agenda for action, but the
City Council can concur to direct staff to transfer funds to the Donation Account.
The City Council concurred.
Mayor Adolph reported he was requested to speak to the Homeowners'
Association at Rancho La Quinta and Club; and stated they were very
complimentary of the City for the street improvements on Washington Street.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
The City Council recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting and to Closed
Session as delineated on Page 1.
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).
City Attorney Jenson announced Council Member Franklin left the Closed Session
meeting at 5.00 p.m.
Council Member Evans thanked staff for the fabulous presentation of the
celebration event honoring Council Member Sniff; stated she is proud to be serving
on this City Council; and conveyed her thoughts and prayers to the recovery of
Council Member Sniff and to his family.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members
Henderson /Evans to adjourn the City Council meeting.
submitted,
VERONICA r/MONTECINO, City Clerk
City of La Quints, California