2012 05 15 CC MinutesLA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
3:02 p.m. by Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - none
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, SKI HARRISON AND TERRY
DEERINGER, REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE LA QUINTA CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957.6 MEET AND CONFER PROCESS
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957, COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITION (CITY MANAGER)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6, CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: BOBBI
PECKHAM, UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (CITY MANAGER)
The City Council recessed to Closed Session to and until 4:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was reconvened at 4:02 p.m. In accordance with
Government Code §54957.1 (Brown Act), the decision reached by Council in
Closed Session regarding the appointment of a City Manager was announced. See
Business Session Item No. 4 of this agenda.
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Speaker: Robert Sylk, 79675 Rancho Santa Margarita, La Quinta — Mr. Sylk
provided an update on California Bio Mass. He stated that the committee has
approximately 150 signatures. He thanked the City for Interim City Manager
Weiss' and Principal Planner Nesbit's assistance. Although he realizes the odor
problem is outside the City's jurisdiction, he asked for more help from the City
because the odor affects La Quinta residents. Mr. Sylk announced that there is a
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meeting planned for June 19 at the Trilogy clubhouse, and asked a City
representative to attend.
Council Member Franklin informed Mr. Sylk that she and Council Member Osborne
had a meeting set for tomorrow with the Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
and County Supervisor Benoit `to discuss a resolution to the intermittent odor
problem, which will first require the identification of the source or sources. Council
Member Henderson said that while meeting .on another matter, she alerted
Supervisor Benoit to this problem. Council Member Evans announced that she has
invited Supervisor Benoit to a June Council meeting to give a presentation on this
matter. Mayor Adolph explained that the City and the County have been in contact
since the Mayor learned of the problem, and once the source is determined, the
City will do everything possible to resolve the problem.
Mayor Adolph announced that longtime resident Joe Walser, Jr. died last week.
Along with Gerald Barton and Ernie Vossler, Joe Walser Jr. was a developer with
vision in the early days of the City when there was little else but open desert here.
Mr. Walser passed away last week, and on behalf of the City, the Mayor extended
his deepest sympathies to the Walser family.
Mayor Adolph said that he attended a program at the Ben Franklin School last night
where the children presented projects and information on health and environmental
issues. It was a wonderful program, and on behalf of the City, the Mayor, extends
his thanks to the school teachers and staff for educating children, especially on
these important health and environmental matters.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
By a consensus of Council, Business Item No. 4 will be taken up first in the
Business Session section.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Franklin to approve the
City Council Minutes of May 1, 2012 as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MAY 15, 2012
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED MARCH 31, 2012
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3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED MARCH
31, 2012
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR AMENDED TRACT MAP 31732,
PALIZADA, KB HOME COASTAL, INC. [RESOLUTION 2012 -0131
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR AMENDED TRACT MAP 31732,
PALIZADA, KB HOME COASTAL, INC. [RESOLUTION 2012 -0141
6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR AMENDED TRACT MAP 31733,
PALIZADA, KB HOME COASTAL, INC. [RESOLUTION 2012 -0151
7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR AMENDED TRACT MAP 31733,
PALIZADA, KB HOME COASTAL, INC. [RESOLUTION 2012 -0161
8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP 33336, PALO VERDE II,.
STANDARD PACIFIC CORP [RESOLUTION 2012 -0171
9. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE COMMISSIONER ROBERT WILKINSON'S ABSENCE
FROM THE MAY 8, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
10. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER JENNIFER DONAIS FROM THE
MAY 9, 2012 INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
11. APPROVAL TO EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER DAVID PARK FROM THE MAY 9,
2012 INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 33954, PHOENIX
ROW 111, LLC [RESOLUTION 2012 -0181
13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION
OF THE ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 33954, PHOENIX ROW
III, LLC [RESOLUTION 2012 -0191
14. PULLED > > APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC. TO PROVIDE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
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15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM ADOPTION 'OF THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR CSA 152, AUTHORIZE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TO
CONTINUE TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS, AND INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE
COUNTY HARMLESS FOR LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON CITY PARCELS
UNDER CSA 152 (RESOLUTION 2012 -0201
16. AUTHORIZATION FOR OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FIVE CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE 2012 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE SEPTEMBER 5 -7, 2012 IN SAN DIEGO,
CALIFORNIA
17. APPROVAL OF A JOINT USE OF FACILITY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY
18. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AND REVOCABLE LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH VERMILLION'S ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS &
APPLICATIONS, INC. FOR SILVERROCK RESORT UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
19. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE CITY
CLERK'S JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT
(RESOLUTION 2012 -0211
20. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CLEARSOURCE FINANCIAL CONSULTING TO COMPLETE A
COMPREHENSIVE FEE AND RATE STUDY AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Council Member Osborne announced that he has a conflict with Consent Calendar
Item No. 14 due to a business relationship.
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Franklin to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended with the exception of Item No. 14, and with
Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15 and 19 being approved as Resolution Nos.
2012 -013 through 2012 -021 respectively. Motion passed 5 -0.
ITEM NO. 14
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Franklin to approve
Item No. 14 of the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed 4 -0 -1.
Council Member Osborne abstained due to a conflict of interest.
BUSINESS SESSION
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL
OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR SELECTED CITY MANAGER
CANDIDATE
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City Attorney Jenson announced that Council reached a unanimous decision to
appoint Frank J. Spevacek as City Manager of the City of La Quinta effective June
4, 2012. Ms. Jenson stated that Council has directed that the blanks in the
employment contract before them be filled in as follows: Section 6. The annual
base salary will be $195,000 per year. Section 11C. The one -time payment for
transition expenses will be $15,000 payable on June 4, 2012.
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Henderson /Evans to appoint
Frank J. Spevacek as City Manager effective June 4, 2012, and approve the
Employment Agreement between the City and Frank J. Spevacek as contained in
the staff report and filled in as noted by the City Attorney above, and to authorize
the Mayor to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REVISING FACILITY USE FEES FOR
PARK AND FACILITY RENTALS, INITIATING YOUTH PLAYER FEES FOR
SPORTS FACILITIES, AND REVISING FEES FOR SENIOR CENTER
LUNCHEONS AND BRIDGE GROUPS
Recreation Supervisor Ambriz presented the staff report regarding facility use fees
for park and facility rental, Community Services Director Hylton presented the staff
report regarding youth player fees, and Recreation Supervisor Calderon presented
the staff report regarding senior center fees.
Council Members questioned staff on several issues for clarification, and then the
Mayor opened the floor to public comment.
Public Speaker: Anthony Manriquez, 45020 Bridgette Way, La Quinta - President
of La Quinta Youth and Sports Association (baseball). Mr. Manriquez asked
Council to reject any fee for recognized city- sanctioned youth sports associations.
Association charges $115 per child to cover its costs for field prep, equipment,
insurance, etc. No money is made on their fees; only the snack concession makes
money. The city could look at charging non - residents but La Quinta residents
already pay taxes for the fields. In response to Council Member Evans, he said that
the Association seldom increases its fee; they have scholarships, but not many.
Public Speaker: Jose "Manny" Becerra, 82836 Crawford Drive, Indio - Regional
Commissioner. Mr. Becerra opposed fees because the alternative is often crime,
and many families with a few children may not be able to afford the additional $75
for three kids. He said he doesn't believe non - residents should be charged a higher
fee because they shop for equipment in La Quinta. In response to Council Member
Evans, he said the AYSO fee per child is $90, and it has not been raised for seven
years. AYSO offers 40 to 100 scholarships. It is an all- volunteer organization
which makes no profit but operates at a loss.
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Public Speaker: Tracy Powers, 53700 Avenida Madero, La Quinta AYSO Board
Member. He stated that he is a father of three young children, and a Coachella
Valley merchant. He stated that he supports balancing the city budget, and
residents should be willing to pay appropriately for city services,'but the proposal
to raise fees on sports organizations is not appropriate because it fails to recognize
that the greatest service a community can provide is the care and development of
its youth. This is a benefit to the entire community, and this proposal punishes the
lowest income children with a pay -to -play tax: The entire community should be
asked to pay. Mr. Powers suggested the solution is to either assess $1 per month
on La Quinta's 23,000 homes or increase sales tax by .1 % to cover the shortfall.
He stated that the path of least resistance is not the way to go.
Public Speaker: Kathleen Fitzpatrick, 81824 Contento Street, La Quinta - Chair of
the Community Services Commission. She stated that the Commission takes this
recommendation very seriously. Since the passage in 1978 of Proposition 13,
cities have had to look at creative ways to cover recreation costs, and end user
fees or pass thru fees have been a common method since the 1980s. It is not a
tax on little children. Ms. Fitzpatrick stated that everyone has to do a bit more if
they want to continue to have incredible facilities. She noted that if the Council
intends to ask property owners to increase assessments, the responsible thing to
do is to first consider end user fees because they are a fair and equitable way for
residents and neighbors to share in the user costs.
Public Speaker: Shaun Clark, 84573 Anchors Way, Indio — Palm Desert-La Quinta
Football (PDLQ) Association coach since 2005. Mr. Clark opposes youth player
fees. Sports programs offer programs that are no longer available in schools due to
budget cuts. He said the PDLQ fee to play football is $220, and through
donations, they were able to grant 20 scholarships. Mr. Clark stated that he felt
sports were an important means for children to learn teamwork, camaraderie, and
belonging, and can produce the professional athletes and coaches of the future.
He noted that a city fee will be a burden on families, especially families with
multiple children participating in sports, or a talented child who may want to play
multiple sports.
Public Speaker: Michelle Lawrence, 43100 Palm Royale Drive, La Quinta —
Community Services Commission Member. She agrees that participation in sports
is very. important to children, and for years, has been involved in sports
associations and clubs as a coach and booster club president. Ms. Lawrence
stated that she supports the proposed youth player fee, and explained the difficulty
the Commission had in deciding on this recommendation. She . said that at the
Commission meeting other fee rates and percentages were discussed with the
sports associations, and Council could consider different rates than those
presented. Ms. Lawrence said that as parents, we sometimes have to make
adjustments in our personal lives and budgets. As a single parent, she said that
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she found value in youth sports and redirected personal funds so her child could
participate for the past 17 years. Ms. Lawrence added that fundraising has been
very successful for the club in which she is involved and that parents have stepped
up to assist.
Public Speaker: Aaron Rivera, 53275 Avenida Mendoza, La Quinta - T -ball coach.
Mr. Rivera opposed the fee. He believes some parents will not be able to afford an
increase, and it will be very unfortunate if a fee keeps children away from sports.
Public Speaker: Jeff Levine, 83475 Lonesome Dove Road, Indio - Board Member of
La Quinta Soccer and volunteer for eleven years. He opposes the city fee and
pointed out that the $25 would be added on to the amount parents are already
paying, which is $90, $115, $220 for the three sports. He said that he and other
parents involved in the sports have supplied water, food and association fees for
kids who could not afford it. Mr. Levine believes that participating at a young level
allows them to participate in high school which will keep them fit and out of
trouble and teach teamwork and confidence. He said that if one kid can't
participate it's a heartbreak.
Council Member Osborne stated he supports the fees as recommended in the staff
report with the exception of the youth player fees and senior luncheon. Regarding
all fees, Mr. Osborne suggested that the City review its fees more often, perhaps
every other year in order to keep them in line with costs and avoid big increases all
at once. Mr. Osborne said he could support increasing the senior luncheon fee
from $2 to $3, rather than seeing it double in one year. With regard to youth
player fees, Mr. Osborne stated that he is against the fee and believes the city can
do a better job at finding efficiencies in -house rather than impose fees on youth
sports. He stated that finances have changed for every city in the state and sports
association should keep in mind that association assistance will be needed in the
future to help maintain park fields.
Council Member Franklin concurred with Council Member Osborne's statements.
Council Member Evans stated that she supports the rental facility fees
recommended in the staff report. Regarding the senior luncheon, she supports the
increase to $4 but if there is not Council support for that, she suggests an increase
of $1 per year for 2 years, which is a bargain for a $10 meal. Ms. Evans supports
the bridge fee increases recommended. With regard to youth player fees, Ms.
Evans noted that parents are finding the money to pay the sports organizations,
and like most other cities, she believes La Quinta should get some type of user fee
for its fields. Although she supports staff recommendation for a fee of $25/$35 to
cover 30% of maintenance costs, she offered the suggestion that the city could
work with the associations regarding scholarships or compromise on the fee by
reducing it to $10 for residents and $15 for non - residents. Ms. Evans noted that
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residents not playing sports are maintaining the fields for players, so it is not
unreasonable to ask players to pay a portion, which breaks down to very little per
week or per game. With parents paying the sports associations $425 for a child to
play the three sports, it is not fair for the city to get nothing for the maintenance of
those fields. Ms. Evans said it was unfortunate the city did not initiate fees years
ago, but it needed to start now to come to terms with its deficit because city
reserves will not last forever.
Council Member Henderson stated that she raised five children in the desert and
did pay sports association fees. She explained the city's deficit situation resulting
from the actions of the state and suggested that the. city is like a chain composed
of links and every link must participate in cuts. Ms. Henderson said she would like
to say that the city will absorb the deficits somehow as it was able to do in the
past, but now her hope is that the city will be able to maintain the sport fields at
all. Every link in the city has to participate in these difficult cuts and make a.
contribution. Ms. Henderson stated that she supports the increases in rental fees,
bridge fees, senior luncheon fee increase of $1 per year for two years, and youth
player fees at $20 for residents / $30 for non - residents which cover only 25% of
the maintenance costs of $300,000. Additionally, she supports increasing those
youth player fees next year to cover 30% of the maintenance costs, and the year
after, an increase to cover 35% of the maintenance costs.
Mayor Adolph acknowledged that this is a difficult decision. He explained that he
believes that the loss of one child' from athletics into crime is one too many. He
believes the city can do something to keep children' in sports, and it's now up to
Council to find a point that is livable for parents. The Mayor said that Council
Members Evans and Henderson support an amount that is higher than he could
agree to and Council Members Osborne and Franklin don't support any fee.
Director Hylton provided the suggestion that for every scholarship the sports
associations' fund, the city would waive its fee as a means to share in the
commitment to allow the participation of children from families that cannot afford
any fees. In this way, all involved are on the same level in supporting the children
who cannot pay.
Council Member Osborne suggested that the sports association submit a proposal
to the City with their ideas for a solution keeping in mind the City's financial
position. He noted that he supports Director Hylton's idea of joint scholarships.
Council Member Evans proposed a compromise consisting of a fee of $10 for
residents, $15 for non - residents, and a waiver of the city fee on every scholarship
offered by the sports associations.
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Council Member Franklin said that she would like input from the association to hear
what arrangement would work for them. She stated that although she knows that
the deficit will have to be addressed, she is not comfortable with any youth sport
fee without additional facts and figures. Ms. Franklin noted that the benefits of
participation in sports far outweighs the relatively little money gained from a fee.
She recommends taking this fee out of the recommendation in order to get more
input and information.
MOTION — A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Henderson to adopt a
resolution setting fees for park and facility rental and the bridge programs as
recommended in the staff report, to increase the senior center luncheon fee by $1
per year for two years, to increase the non- sanctioned teams field use fee from $5
to $10 per hour, and to initiate youth player fees in the amount of $10 for
residents and $15 for non - residents.
Motion failed 2 -3, with Council Members Franklin, Osborne and Mayor Adolph
voting no.
MOTION.— A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Henderson to adopt a
resolution setting fees for park and facility rental and bridge programs as
recommended in the staff report, and to increase the senior center luncheon fee by
$1 per year for two years.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
INCLUDING THE SENIOR CENTER, CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS, FRITZ BURNS AND
LA QUINTA PARKS AND L.A. O "'"ITn SPORTS FIELDS,
Motion passed 5 -0.
Mayor Adolph asked representatives of the sports association to meet with staff
during the next two weeks so that an equitable agreement can be reached and
included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 budget.
2. CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORKSHOP / INFORMATION EXCHANGE
COMMITTEE
MOTION — A motion was made by Council Members ,Franklin /Evans to select
Council Member Osborne as the City's representative to the Chamber of Commerce
Workshop/ Information Exchange Committee for three consecutive meetings.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE CHAPTER 2.10 (CITY CLERK)
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A. TAKE UP ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND NUMBER ONLY
AND WAIVE FURTHER READING
B. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 496 ON FIRST READING
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Franklin to take up
Ordinance No. 496 by title and number only and waive further reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 496
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.10 (CITY CLERK) OF- THE 'LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE,
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO SET COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE
ALLOWANCE FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Henderson to introduce
Ordinance 496 for first reading. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council recessed to meetings of the Successor Agency to the
Dissolved La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, followed by the La Quinta
Financing Authority and the La Quinta Housing Authority
The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:04 p.m. The Council took up the
Public Hearing items first before returning to the Study Session and Reports.
PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9,
ZONING, TO ALLOW OUTDOOR SALES AND DISPLAY AT RETAIL STORES
GREATER THAN 100,000 GFA 09.100.120), AND TO MODIFY THE
PERMITTED FREQUENCY OF SIDEWALK SALES AND COMMERCIAL
EVENTS 09.100.130). APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
A. TAKE UP ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND NUMBER ONLY
AND WAIVE FURTHER READING
B. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 496 ON FIRST READING
Principal Planner Andy Mogensen and Planning Director Johnson presented the
staff report.
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Council Members questioned staff for clarification.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:13 p.m. There being no
requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:13 p.m.
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Franklin /Evans to take up
Ordinance No. 497 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 497
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9
OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, 1) A PROVISION TO ALLOW OUTDOOR
SALES AND DISPLAY AT RETAIL STORES HAVING GREATER THAN 100,000
SQUARE FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA 09.100.120), AND 2) MODIFY THE
PERMITTED FREQUENCY OF SIDEWALK SALES AND COMMERCIAL EVENTS
09.100.130)
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Franklin /Evans to introduce
Ordinance 497 for first reading. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS APPROVING A SECOND
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007 -105 AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006 -875 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 234,450
SQUARE FOOT RETAIL AND MEDICAL OFFICE DEVELOPMENT ON
APPROXIMATELY 25 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND FRED WARING DRIVE. APPLICANT: MAYER
VILLA CAPRI, L.P.
Council Member Osborne recused himself and left the dais due to the proximity of
his residence to this development.
Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:17 p.m.
Public Speaker: Marvin Roos of MSA Consulting, representative of the applicant
thanked staff for working closely with them.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:18 p.m.
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Henderson /Evans to adopt
Resolution No. 2012 -023:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SECOND ONE -YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A CONVALESCENT /REHABILITATION FACILITY AS
PART OF A MEDICAL OFFICE COMPLEX AND 10,000+ SQUARE FOOT RETAIL
STORES LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND FRED
WARING DRIVE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007 -105 EXT. 2, APPLICANT:
MAYER VILLA CAPRI, L.P.
and
Adopt Resolution No. 2012 -024:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SECOND ONE -YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX AND A MEDICAL OFFICE
COMPLEX LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET
AND FRED WARING DRIVE. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006 -875 EXT. 2,
APPLICANT: MAYER VILLA CAPRI, L.P.
Motion passed 4 -0 -1. Council Member Osborne was absent.
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9,
ZONING, TO REQUIRE A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR ANY NEW DEVELOPMENT ON
A LOT THAT IS ONE -HALF ACRE OR GREATER IN SIZE AND LOCATED
WITHIN THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 09.65). APPLICANT: CITY
OF LA QUINTA
A. TAKE UP ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND NUMBER ONLY
AND WAIVE FURTHER READING
B. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 498 ON FIRST READING
Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report.
Council Members requested clarification from staff on the number of properties
affected by this ordinance.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:27 p.m.
Public Speaker: Marvin Roos of MSA Consulting suggested the city consider a
technique other than the specific plan to allow the variation desired.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:35 p.m.
Planning Director Johnson explained that if the specific plan process does not make
sense for a project, the City Council may exempt the project.
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MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Henderson to take up
Ordinance No. 498 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion
passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 498
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9
OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REQUIRE A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR ANY
NEW DEVELOPMENT ON A LOT THAT IS % ACRE OR GREATER IN SIZE AND
LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (49.65)
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Franklin to introduce
Ordinance 498 for first reading. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM
AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89 -1
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report.
Council Members requested clarification from staff on a few items. Director
Jonasson explained that the park expenses are included but have never been
covered by the District, and 12 subdivisions pay the same $35.60 as everyone
else, but receive the benefit of having their perimeter and retention basins
maintained by the Landscape & Lighting District (L &L) where this is not the case
for any other subdivision in the city. Director Jonasson stated that the general
fund deficit this year was $197,000 in the L &L District fund and $1.5+ million for
parks.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:50 p.m. There being no
requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:50 p.m.
Council Member Osborne received confirmation from Council that they plan to
approach the public for an increase to the assessment once the study, which was
recently ordered, is complete.
MOTION - A motion was made by Council Members Evans /Franklin to adopt
Resolution No. 2012 -025:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA,. CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL
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YEAR 2012 /2013 LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89 -1
(PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972)
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT 2012/2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Economic Development Managers Powell and Casillas presented the staff report.
Council Member Evans asked that the goals include an increase to the transient
occupancy tax (TOT) revenue and the related rental enforcement plan. She also
requested that a streamline process for permitting be considered.
Council Member Osborne pointed out that collaboration with the Chamber of
Commerce is important for keeping in touch with small businesses. He also noted
the importance of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) in providing a
regional standpoint and its ability to draw good paying jobs and business
diversification. Mr. Osborne said that CVEP is important because it keeps income
levels up in the area, and he was pleased to see that health and wellness was
included in the plan.
In response to Council Member Franklin, RSG Consultant Frank Spevacek stated
that the city was doing well with its, policy to realize a 10 % -15% return on
investment by the fifth year of operation until the economic downturn in 2008.
Council Member Franklin stated that CVEP ideas for a regional approach are
wonderful, and they have had measurable success. She said one of the best
programs is its summer intern program which she would like Department Directors
to consider.
Council Member Henderson asked for specifics regarding public - private
partnerships. Consultant Spevacek said that the city is at a crossroads where it
must now examine new means to develop public - private partnerships, leverage land
equity and find tools to raise capital. Ms. Henderson said that a high priority
should be to get permit streamlining in place as the public contribution to the
public- private partnership.
Mayor Adolph said that some of the community profile figures listed seem
questionable, e.g., the average household income in 2011 of $93,091, and the
median age of 45.6, and the trend stating that 72% of golfers are under age 50.
Ms. Powell stated that staff questioned the stats as well, and is awaiting a call
back from the provider to get confirmation of the numbers.
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In response to Mayor Adolph, Mr. Spevacek explained the goal to attract young
golfers and families to area resorts to insure future viability and growth. The
Mayor expressed doubt that young families could afford membership fees in the
range of $40,000, or would find developments such as PGA West suitable for
family - living given the lack of facilities for children and the absence of playmates.
Mayor Adolph said that the goal to support local businesses is important. He noted
that the City needs to receive the sales tax it is due from internet sales.
Council Member Henderson asked Council, and received consensus in support of
taxing internet sales.
2. DISCUSSION OF MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
Economic Development /Marketing Manager Casillas presented the staff report.
Stephanie Green with F/G Creative marketing consultants answered. Council
questions and provided clarification on the services the company will continue to
provide.
In response to Council Member Osborne, Ms. Green said that there are means to
measure the success of certain portions of campaigns, and compare from year to
year.
Council Member Franklin stated that she was disappointed in the ad for the tennis
tournament because the black background with white print was difficult to read.
She expressed the importance of keeping the phone apps updated. Ms. Franklin
noted that the SilverRock app was dynamite and free. Ms. Casillas said that a
cross promotion with SilverRock was being discussed. Ms. Green stated that they
are looking into using OR codes, which is a growing tool.
In response to Council Member Franklin, Ms. Casillas explained the changes to
cooperative advertising with the Visitors Bureau.
Council Member Evans requested that staff eliminate all references to reduced
budget in the final document. She suggested that the "Target Markets" section
should include a health and wellness category. She asked staff to explore
cooperative marketing with Goldenvoice. Ms. Evans announced that the name
change to CVB (Convention and Visitor's Bureau) should be changed in the Plan.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Animal Campus Commission — Council Member Franklin reported on the progress of
the State bill called Lucy's law, which requires the licensing of pet groomers.
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Chamber of Commerce - Council Member Franklin reported that Planning Director
Johnson gave a presentation to the Chamber on signage and parking, and Ms.
Franklin informed the members of the upcoming Study Session on SilverRock.
Lamar advertising gave a presentation and expressed interest in placing digital
billboards on city property. Chamber members requested a presentation from Code
Enforcement at their next meeting.
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy - Council Member Franklin reported that
the Conservancy continues to purchase land as it becomes available. It has a
balance of $14 million from past bond issues, but noted that the State budget
contained no bond allocations in the future. The new CVMC Director, Kevin
McKernan will be bringing a power point presentation to Council in the fall as a
step toward raising awareness of the organization.
Coachella Valley Conservation Commission - Council Member Evans updated
Council on recent land purchases and maintenance agreements of the CVCC.
Regarding energy and environmental issues, Ms. Evans reported that students from
the Energy for Life program presented data on greenhouse gases, which in the
Coachella Valley averages nine tons per person per year.
Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention & Visitors Authority - Council
Member Evans reported that the organization's name has changed to the Greater
Palm Springs Oasis, a Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Public Safety Committee - Council
Member Henderson said the Committee discussion focused on supporting the
regional reform and re -entry program for parolees to reduce recidivism. She
reported that Sherriff Sniff was in attendance and asked the Committee and their
respective cities, to actively lobby Supervisors if they attempt to cut the Sherriff's
department budget.
Riverside County Transportation Commission - Council Member Henderson
reported that she discussed with the CalTrans District Director regarding the
difficulty with the new Washington Street off ramp and as a result, CalTrans is
going to put another sign further down the off ramp.
Sunline Transit Agency - Mayor Adolph reported that Sunline has still not resolved
anything with the unions so there may be a strike.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7B. INDIO POLO FIELDS GOLDENVOICE CONCERTS STATUS UPDATE
Planning Director Johnson provided an update on past and future arrangements.
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Council Member Franklin reported on the flag raising and lower ceremony honoring
public safety personnel who have fallen in the line of duty.
Council Member Evans thanked Mark Weiss for stepping in as Interim City Manager
during a very difficult time.
Council Member Henderson asked Council to consider the fact that a La Quinta
parcel tax of $5 per year would fund the operation of Martha's Village and the
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. This route would give the community a say on
whether or not it should be funded.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members
Franklin /Henderson to adjourn at 9:32 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Maysels, InterirrV City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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