2018 02 06 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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 - Confirmed
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 79315
HIGHWAY 111 (APNs: 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
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (QUARTERLY REVIEW)
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, COUNCIL APPOINTED
POSITION - CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED
INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:02 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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 Pena led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Patrick Swarthout, Community Development Officer, Greater
Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and La Quinta resident - Mr. Swarthout
reported on the success of recent Chamber events such as Art on Main Street, the car
show, and upcoming event, Taste of La Quinta April 7, 2018.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY QUEEN SCHEHERAZADE AND HER COURT ON BEHALF OF
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
A presentation by Queen Scheherazade and her court was made on behalf of the
upcoming Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. 2018 representatives are
all La Quinta High School students:
Keanna Garcia - Queen Scheherazade
Sianna Gonzalez - Princess Dunyazade
Caedwyn Lethlean - Princess Jasmine
Fair and Festival dates are February 16 through 25, 2018.
Riverside County Battalion Chief David LaClair presented 2016 and 2017 statistics for
services provided to the City of La Quinta.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY
13, 2018
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2018
3. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 30, 2018
4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FOUR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS AND
PLANNING MANAGER TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
ACADEMY IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, APRIL 4 - 6, 2018
5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PARKS SUPERINTENDENT AND PARKS
WORKER TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY
INSPIRING EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE AND EXPO IN LONG BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, MARCH 14 -16, 2018
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6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO ATTEND CITY
CLERKS' ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR CLERKS
SERIES 200 IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 13-16, 2018
7. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT AB 119 REGARDING INVOLVEMENT IN NEW
EMPLOYEES' ORIENTATION [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-0031
8. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JANUARY 4, 5, 12, 19, AND 26, 2018
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item No. 7 adopting Resolution
No. 2018-003. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE SECOND ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR 2017/18
Community Resources Manager Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file in
the Clerk's Office.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to
approve the second round of Community Services grants for 2017/18 to:
Accelerated Children's Education $500 starter grant
Alzheimer's Association $2,500
STEM-ing Careers $500 starter grant
YMCA of the Desert $5,000
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEVERAL
CHAPTERS OF TITLE 10 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ANIMALS [ORDINANCE NO. 5671
Public Safety Analyst Moreno presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Councilmember Pena requested that Section 10.20.090(H)(3) be amended to state
that the dog's owner must attend the required canine behavior modification course
with the offending dog. In this way, owners would gain valuable knowledge in dealing
with their dogs.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Debra Hardy, La Quinta - Ms. Hardy spoke in favor of the proposed
revisions to Title 10 Chapters. She agreed that it is necessary for owners to attend
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their dog's rehabilitation training and suggest that City staff proactively promote pet
adoption, spaying and neutering.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Christine Madruga, founder of the Pet Rescue Center, Coachella, CA -
Ms. Madruga spoke in favor of the proposed Title 10 revisions. She provided rescue
statistics for her organization: over 10,000 dogs and 8,000 cats.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lisa Blodgett, La Quinta - Ms. Blodgett said she endorsed and
supported all the proposed changes.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to take
up Ordinance No. 567 including the amendment to Section 10.20.090(H)(3) noted
above, by title and number only and waive further reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Maysels read the following title of Ordinance No. 567 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 10 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO ANIMALS
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to
introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 567 as amended.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL TO DESIGN THE JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 53
ROUNDABOUT, AND ADD THIS PROJECT TO THE 2017/18 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Engineer Bryan McKinney presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitz patrick/Radi to
appropriate $225,000 from the Transportation Development Impact Fee Fund;
approve Amendment No. 2 to the Implementation of Services Agreement with
Michael Baker International for $183,565 to design the Jefferson Street and Avenue 53
roundabout; add the Jefferson Street and Avenue 53 Roundabout to the 2017/18
Capital Improvement Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
amendment. Motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS, INC. TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 77895 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA TO EXPAND THE LA
QUINTA MUSEUM [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-0041
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Business Analyst Larson presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed transferring funds from the Library account to the Land
Acquisition Fund for the purchase, and using the Library fund for property
improvements; seizing the opportunity to push La Quinta's vision for culture forward;
the historical nature of the property in that it was a lumber yard that provided
supplies that built Cove homes; the clean results of phase 1 environmental inspection;
the number two ranking given to this project at the 2018 Community Workshop; and,
the opportunities presented by the adjacent vacant City -owned property.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to
appropriate $530,000 from the Library and Museum Fund to the Land Acquisition
Account for future expansion of the La Quinta Museum; authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement; and, adopt Resolution No. 2018-004 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND STRATEGIC
ACQUISITIONS, INC. FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 77895 AVENIDA
MONTEZUMA
Motion passed unanimously.
5. AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL STATUS REPORT TO
THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND DETERMINE THE ACTION IS
NOT A PROJECT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 15378(B)(2) OF THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the Housing Element and that La Quinta will exceed the
affordable housing requirements when the Washington Street Apartments project is
completed; the purpose of preparing and submitting this status report given the time
and resources needed to prepare it; and, the value of the status report in providing
eligibility for grants and understanding the City's vision.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to
authorize submittal of the General Plan Annual Status Report to the Office of Planning
and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development;
and determination that the action is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(2) of
the Public Resources Code.
Motion passed unanimously.
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6. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 MID -YEAR BUDGET REPORT AND
APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the segregation of Measure G funds in the reserve account;
Library/Museum account; and, the source of funds for fire services being property
taxes.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to receive
and file 2017/18 Mid -Year Budget Report and approve the recommended budget
adjustments. Motion passed unanimously.
7. APPROVE MEASURE G COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/17
Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the projects Measure G revenues have funded.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
approve the annual Measure G Compliance Report for 2016/2017. Motion passed
unanimously.
8. APPROPRIATE FUNDS, ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF
THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE
"LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM" PRESENTATION, AND
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR QUALIFYING CLEAN AIR
PROJECTS [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-0051
Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Councilmembers discussed charging stations for electric bicycles; use of these grant
funds combined with AB 2766 funds to complete projects; possible projects such as
electric vehicle charging stations; CV Link connectors and signalization; and,
confirmation that the entire Local Government Partnership Program PowerPoint
presentation was included in each Councilmembers' paper packet.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez
to allocate matching funds in the amount of $17,000 from the City's South Coast Air
Quality Management District Fund; authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee; and
adopt Resolution No. 2018-005 as recommended:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE MOBILE SOURCE AIR
POLLUTION REDUCTION 2017 LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS RESERVE POLICY ANALYSIS REPORT AND FINDINGS
Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the thoroughness and value of the report; pros and cons of
setting up a trust fund for unfunded pension liability, and segregating other funds in
specific trusts; desire for flexibility for current and future City Councils; establishing an
Ad Hoc Committee of Council and Financial Advisory Commission (FAC) members;
allowing staff to analyze the findings further and present recommendations to Council
before forming an Ad Hoc Committee; the historic use of the emergency fund;
reporting fund balance and reserves separately; expanding the definition of
emergency to include significant economic downturns; and, including asset risk
analysis among factors to consider.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, FAC Commissioner and Reserve Policy Subcommittee
Member - Mr. Johnson explained that the Subcommittee's reasoning for segregating
funds into earmarked accounts was in part to protect City money from the State and
other agencies, and to signal that the City is addressing the liability which is positive in
attracting good employees. He said that the Subcommittee's recommendation is to
establish the trust accounts, and each year the Council determines the contribution
levels. Regarding the natural disaster fund, the Subcommittee will recommend
funding levels once staff completes its risk analysis.
Consensus of Council was for staff to analyze the report and findings more thoroughly
and make recommendations to Council at which time Council may establish an Ad
Hoc Committee if deemed necessary.
Community Resources Director Escobedo presented the staff report, which is on file in
the Clerk's Office. Chris Hermann, CEO Hermann Design Group presented an overview
and options for event sites.
Councilmembers discussed a three -phased approach; timing of phases; location of
restroom facilities in phase 1; means to gather a cross section of input on design and
uses; phase 1 to include a location for the La Quinta Arts Festival; site allows for
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almost unlimited growth of the Festival and provides more parking than current site;
and, incorporating future needs into current infrastructure plans.
The Council consensus was for staff to form an Ad Hoc Committee with core
stakeholders; invite other stakeholders to provide input; and, proceed with a phased
approach.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
5-B HIGHWAY III CORRIDOR VISIONING
The consensus of Council was to schedule a joint study session with the Planning
Commission to consider Highway 111 corridor planning options.
[subsequently scheduled for February 27, 2018 at City Hall]
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Councilmember Pena commented on the success of the CareerBuilder Challenge 2018,
and asked about scheduling a study session on security cameras.
Councilmember Radi explained the purpose for exploring the use of security cameras,
the results of the public survey conducted on the matter (83% in favor), and the
multiple community meetings held to date. He said that he expects the Council will
hold a few study sessions on the subject once the Ad Hoc Committee finishes its
methodical work collecting data on costs and possible grants, and gets additional
input from City Commissions.
Mayor Evans reported on the RSVP luncheon she attended where area volunteers were
recognized.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organizations' meetings:
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Pena reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• EAST VALLEY COALITION
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation
in the following organizations' meetings:
• COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
• CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilmembers requested that staff schedule a study session regarding the East
Valley Coalition.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
7 Digitally signed by Susan Maysels
DN: cn=Susan Maysels, o=City of La Quinta, ou=City
Clerk's Office, email=smaysels@la-quinta.org, c=US
Date: 2018.02.21 13:48:38-08'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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