2013 07 16 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 4:26 p.m. by
Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION
By consensus of Council, this item was moved to the end of the agenda.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
1. PROCLAMATION TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Mayor Adolph presented a Proclamation to the Community Services Department
from the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce for collaboration with the Chamber of
Commerce and local non - profit organizations and community groups.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/
Henderson to approve the minutes of July 2, 2013 as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
PROJECT NOS. 2012 -03, 2012 -04, AND 2012 -05
2. CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT HIGHWAY 111 AT WASHINGTON STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 2011 -01
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3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GRAPHTEK INTERACTIVE
FOR DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES
4. THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PLACE COLLECTION COSTS FOR SOLID
WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AT SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE
TAX ROLLS [RESOLUTION 2013 -0341
5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 516 AMENDING
ALL MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEES
6. pulled for questions > > > REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED MAY
31, 2013 AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
7. TREASURER'S REPORT DATED MAY 31, 2013
8. DEMAND REGISTER DATED JULY 2, 2013
9. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND CITY
MANAGER TO ATTEND THE 2013 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, CA, SEPTEMBER 18 -20, 2013
10. pulled - replaced with revised staff report > > > RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
DEDICATION OF LOTS B AND OF TRACT MAP 3686, GRANTS OF
EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT ACCEPTING RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR MADISON
STREET (BETWEEN AVENUE 58 AND AVENUE 60) AND CALLE CONCHITA,
AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION 2003 -003 [RESOLUTION 2013 -0351
Councilmember Evans requested that Item Nos. 6 and 10 be pulled for separate
votes. Council concurred.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson/
Franklin to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 -5 and 7 -9 as recommended with
Item No. 4 adopting Resolution No. 2013 -034. Motion passed unanimously.
Finance Director Bird provided additional information regarding revenues and the
Capital Improvement Fund listed in Item No. 6.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/
Henderson to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 6, and Item No. 10 as amended,
with Item No. 10 adopting Resolution 2013 -035. Motion passed unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. NEW FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE SYSTEM
AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Chris Escobedo, Assistant to City Manager, presented the report, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mr. Escobedo provided additional information in response to Council questions.
MOTION -A motion was made and seconded by Councilmember Franklin /Evans to
approve the Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for new finance and human
resources software, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in a
form acceptable to the City Manager and the City Attorney. Motion passed
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF VISTA SANTA ROSA SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (SOP
Community Development Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Adolph explained that it is not in the City's best economic interest to annex
the Vista Santa Rosa area; annexing this area would be a burden on La Quinta. He
suggested that it is time to explore the County's position on this.
Councilmember Osborne expressed concern about the City's exposure for future
expenses attributed to this SOL
Councilmember Henderson's position is to stay- the - course, carefully watch what all
other agencies and cities are doing, jump before they act detrimentally to the City
of La Quinta, and when issues arise, bring the matter to LAFCO (Riverside Local
Agency Formation Commission).
Councilmember Evans suggested that Council direct staff to send a letter stating
that the City does not anticipate any changes to the SO[ in the next five years.
She agrees that the City should stay- the - course because there are no existing funds
and no way to support an annexation. Ms. Evans said that Council must first focus
on developing SilverRock, then it can discuss the SOI again.
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
As La Quinta's representative for 2013, Councilmember Franklin reported on her
participation in the following organization's meetings:
• COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
As La Quinta's representative for 2013, Councilmember Henderson reported on her
participation in the following organization's meetings:
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DELEGATE
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Manager Spevacek informed Council that an attempt is being made to revive
AB 981, the Bill that would allow Successor Agencies access to 2011 RDA bond
proceeds. La Quinta has $28 million in outstanding 2011 bonds so he has elected
to join the working group that will push this bill forward and attempt to meet with
the Governor to get his blessing on this Bill.
City Manager Spevacek reported that State Department of Finance (DOF) staff and
City staff attended a very cordial meeting hosted by State Assemblymember V.
Manuel P6rez. DOF staff provided clarification regarding procedures, which City
staff will examine for opportunities to resolve disputes with the State.
Councilmember Osborne, who also attended this meeting, said that he found it very
concerning that the DOF has 122 law suits filed against them, yet DOF staff
thought 122 was a very acceptable number.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Mayor Adolph stated that it was good to see Madison Club is finally landscaping
the right -of -way on Jefferson between Avenues 52 and 54.
Councilmember Franklin said that the two City entrance signs are faded and tired.
She would like Council and staff to start considering alternatives and
improvements.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 5:40 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), CITY OF LA QU/NTA, ET AL. v.
MATOSANTOS, ET AL., SACRAMENTO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE
NO. 34- 2013 - 80001485
2. CONFERENCE WITH THE CITY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, FRANK J.
SPEVACEK, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
CONCERNING THE POTENTIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACQUISITION
AND /OR DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT SILVERROCK
RESORT (APN'S 770- 200 -026; 776- 150 -021; 776 - 150 -023; 770 - 060 -056;
770 - 060 -057; 770 - 060 -058; 770 - 060 -059; 770 - 060 -061; 770 - 060 -062; 777-
490 -004; 777 - 490 -006; 777 - 490 -007; 777 - 490 -012 AND 777 -490-
014). PROPERTY OWNERS /NEGOTIATORS: JOHN GAMLIN, MERIWETHER
COMPANIES; ROBERT S. GREEN, JR., THE ROBERT GREEN COMPANY
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:59 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN INCLOSED SESSION
THAT REQUIRES REPORTING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957.1 (BROWN ACT).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Evans /Franklin to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELS, y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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