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2013 11 19 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:01 p.m. by Mayor Adolph. PRESENT: Councilmembers Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH THE CITY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, FRANK J. SPEVACEK, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONCERNING POTENTIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACQUISITION AND /OR DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE, EAST OF AVENIDA MENDOZA, SOUTH OF CALLE TAMPICO, WEST OF AVENIDA NAVARRO AND NORTH OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA (APN'S 773 - 076 -002; 773 - 076 -003; 773 - 076 -004; 773 - 076 -005; 773 =076- 010; 773 - 076 -011; 773 - 076 -012; 773 - 076 -013; 773 - 077 -013; AND 773- 077 -014). PROPERTY OWNER /NEGOTIATOR: HITZKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, GINGER HITZKE 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). NEGOTIATORS: JOHN GAMLIN, MERIWETHER COMPANIES; ROBERT S. GREEN, JR., THE ROBERT GREEN COMPANY 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, TWO (2) EXISTING LITIGATION MATTERS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), CITY OF LA QUINTA V. PH RANCH LLC, ET AL, ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 30- 2013 - 00670755- CU- BC -CJC AND ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY V. CITY OF LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. PSC1301939 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), CITY OF LA QUINTA, ET AL. v. MATOSANTOS, ET AL., SACRAMENTO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 34- 2013 - 80001485 COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:03 P.M. MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:05 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. Council did not complete its discussions of all closed session items before breaking at 4:00 p.m. to call the regular City Council meeting to order. Therefore, Council will return to closed session at the conclusion of the open session portion of the meeting. Mayor Adolph led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. City Attorney Jenson reported the following actions taken by Council in Closed Session: o ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY v. CITY OF LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. PSC1301939 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson/ Franklin authorizing the City to file a cross - complaint against Arch Insurance Company if the City Attorney deems it advisable to do so when the City answers the Arch Insurance Company complaint. Motion passed unanimously. o CITY OF LA QUINTA, ET AL. v. MATOSANTOS, ET AL., SACRAMENTO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 34- 2013 - 80001485 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/ Henderson to refrain from appealing the action in exchange for the State's waiver and non - pursuit of approximately $4,000 in costs. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Speaker: Allen Worthy — Mr. Worthy stated that he was in a car accident and while in recovery at Eisenhower Hospital was the victim of fraud resulting in his house and car being robbed by a former friend who he believes lives in Bermuda Dunes. The City of Palms Springs, Eisenhower Hospital, and the Police have ignored the crimes against him. Mr. Worthy asked Councilmembers to have a conference with Palm Springs City Council, and other desert City Councils to improve the coordination and communication regarding crime solving. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Councilmember Franklin asked that Consent Calendar Item No. 3 be pulled for comment and separate vote. Mayor Adolph asked that Consent Calendar Item No. 7 be pulled for comment and separate vote. Council concurred. PRESENTATIONS 1. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP) PROGRAM La Quinta Assistant Police Chief Dave Walton presented the new 30- second public service video and explained the application process for interested citizens. Councilmember Evans suggested that the video include a website address that viewers can use to obtain more information about the COP program. She also suggested that the video be produced, dubbed or subtitled in Spanish. 2. COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT Jennifer Hinke, Environmental Biologist, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, presented information about mosquito breeding, prevention and eradication. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson/ Evans to approve the minutes of October 15, 2013 as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans /Franklin to approve the special meeting minutes of October 19, 2013 as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 2. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORTS DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 3. Pulled by Councilmember Franklin for separate vote > > > APPROVE ON SITE AND OFF SITE REPLACEMENT SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP NO. 32879, GRIFFIN RANCH, LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INCORPORATED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 4. ACCEPT SILVERROCK RESORT PARKING LOT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS 5. ACCEPT CALLE SINALOA AND AVENUE 52 SIDEWALK INFILL IMPROVEMENTS 6. ACCEPT ON SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP NO. 31202 -3, RANCHO SANTANA 7. Pulled by Mayor Adolph for comment and separate vote > > > APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO.1 AND ACCEPT SILVERROCK RESORT IRRIGATION RELOCATION IMPROVEMENTS S. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND AWARD CONTRACT TO NEW CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS TO CONSTRUCT CITY HALL LIGHTING CONVERSION PROJECT 9. EXCUSE COMMISSIONER MICHELE LAWRENCE'S ABSENCE FROM THE NOVEMBER 4, 2013 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING 10. EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER DAVID PARK'S ABSENCE FROM THE OCTOBER 9, 2013 INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WASHINGTON STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS 12. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2013 13. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2013 14. APPROPRIATE FUNDS, APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, AND OBTAIN BIDS FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS 1 AND 2 AT CITY HALL 15. AWARD DESIGN /BUILD CONTRACT TO DOUG WALL CONSTRUCTION FOR LA QUINTA COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER 16. DENY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY SANDRA ROGERS; DATE OF LOSS - AUGUST 25, 2013 17. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DAILY INTERCITY RAIL SERVICE FROM LOS ANGELES TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY VIA THE INLAND EMPIRE [RESOLUTION 2013 -0501 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 18. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ONE COUNCIL MEMBER TO ATTEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION'S 2013 ANNUAL AHWAHNEE CONFERENCE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS HELD MARCH 15 -17, 2013 AT YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/ Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with the exception of Item Nos. 3 and 7. Motion passed unanimously. Counci /member Franklin announced that she has a conflict of interest with Item No. 3 due to the proximity of this subdivision to her residence. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/ Henderson to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 3 as recommended. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 1 (Franklin). Mayor Adolph received clarification from staff regarding the need for the change order recommended in Item No. 7. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans /Franklin to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 7. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (CVEP) IN SUPPORT OF THE iHUB ACCELERATOR NETWORK PROJECT Chris Escobedo, Assistant to City Manager, presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Wesley Ahlgrin, CVEP Chief Operating Officer and Thomas Flavin, CVEP President /CEO explained the program and played a promotional video. Councilmembers Evans, Franklin, Osborne and Mayor Adolph expressed their support for the program after receiving clarification regarding the role of the Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone and Salton Sea organizations; status of commitments from other cities; future contribution requirements; the program schedule; confirmation of the program's focus on the east Valley; the GIS tool; and the benefits to La Quinta residents. Councilmember Henderson explained that she believes CVEP is following its mission to draw jobs to the Valley, but she said government forces things at times when it is not necessarily a good idea; she is leery of beginning a matching grant process that will involve additional future requests; there are municipal affairs CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Council needs to address as a City; and economic development is important but the private sector /business community will have to step in and participate. For the reasons outlined, Ms. Henderson said that she could not support this expenditure. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne /Evans to appropriate funds in the amount of $40,000 to be paid in January 2014 out of unassigned General Fund reserves to CVEP in support of the iHUB Accelerator Network Project, subject to local contributions from Riverside County, Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone, and the Cities of Coachella, Indio, Palm Desert and La Quinta totaling $200,000 in order to qualify for the federal planning grant. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 1 (Henderson) 2. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO REVISE TITLE 8 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS [Ordinance No. 5171 Building Official /Emergency Manager Butler presented the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. James Frater, Riverside County Fire Marshall, provided additional information and responded to Councilmember's questions. In response to Councilmember Evans, Building Official Butler agreed to contact residents and business owners with planned or pending projects to encourage them to obtain their permits before the more stringent codes take effect. In response to Councilmember Henderson, Community Development Director Johnson said he would contact building associations to obtain data on the code changes necessary, and the unintended consequences resulting from the need to comply with SB 275 and AB32. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin /Evans to take up Ordinance No. 517 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Maysels read the title of'Ordinance No. 517 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND CERTAIN SPECIFIED APPENDICES THEREOF, INCLUDING THE 2013 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; 2013 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND 2013 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS OF LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA WHICH MAKE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDINGS STANDARDS CODE REASONABLY NECESSARY. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin /Evans to introduce Ordinance No. 517 on first reading as modified by the November 19, 2013 staff memo. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/ Henderson to set the public hearing for Ordinance No. 517 for December 3, 2013, the same meeting set for the second reading of the Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. 3. APPROVE ART PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LA QUINTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MARIA HUNT FOR COVE WELCOME SIGNS Community Services Director Hylton presented the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmembers received clarification on the endurance of the digital laminate transfer in desert weather; the placement of the text in the darkest section of the landscape; the artwork copyright ownership and procedure for obtaining copies in the future; the reasoning for the two -post mounting rather than a monument; and lighting provided by solar energy. Public Speaker: Kay Wolff, La Quinta - Ms. Wolff said that the Cove Neighborhood Association instigated the replacement of the damaged signs and asked for Council's support of the artwork presented. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson/ Franklin to approve an art purchase agreement among the La Quinta Historical Society, Maria Hunt, and the City for welcome signs into the Cove neighborhood and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF LA QUINTA AND COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PARALLEL CANAL WITHIN SILVERROCK RESORT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mark Johnson, CVWD Director of Engineering, provided additional information and responded to Councilmember's questions. In response to Councilmember Franklin, Public Works Director Jonasson said that PGA West residents would be notified about the project, particularly the trucking route and volume. Director Jonasson said that talks that began last spring with the Palmer course representatives regarding sign -off of the project are ongoing. In response to Councilmember Evans, Director Jonasson and Mr. Johnson said they would reexamine the truck route outlined in the report and redirect it to the suggested shorter route if feasible. Mr. Johnson said that the construction schedule is feasible but the unknown is the time involved in getting the necessary federal government approvals. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/ Henderson to approve an agreement between the City and CVWD for the construction of a parallel canal within SilverRock Resort, subject to minor modifications approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS TO ROUNDABOUT AT JEFFERSON STREET/ AVENUE 52 AND INSTALLATION OF NEW ROUNDABOUT AT WESTWARD HO DRIVE /ROADRUNNER LANE Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Scott Ritchie, President of RTE Traffic Engineering, provided additional information and responded to Councilmember's questions. Councilmember Franklin said that the Jefferson /Avenue 52 roundabout should be changed to single lanes in all four directions. Councilmember Osborne said that he supports whatever steps are necessary to make the Jefferson /Avenue 52 roundabout safer. Regarding a new roundabout at Westward Ho /Roadrunner, Mr. Osborne said that rather than building a new roundabout, the better solution would be to assign a School Resource Officer (SRO) to direct traffic there for the half hour in the morning when school traffic gets jammed. Councilmember Evans supports retraining drivers on the use of the Jefferson/ Avenue 52 roundabout because CIP funds do not exist for an expenditure of $1.8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 million for the ultimate improvements. Ms. Evans said that the Westward Ho /Roadrunner area is congested in the morning and afternoon and she likes the SRO option if it does not compromise the safety of the school. Councilmember Henderson suggested that the situation would greatly improve once a decision is reached as to whether the Jefferson /Avenue 52 roundabout should be one -lane or two -lane, and then it's made very clear to motorists. Ms. Henderson said it would be worthwhile to explore the use of a SRO to control school traffic in the Westward Ho /Roadrunner area. Mayor Adolph said he drives through the Jefferson /Avenue 52 roundabout five -six time a day, and with the exception of a short time after it was first opened, he has never seen an accident there. He said traffic moves very fast along Jefferson and Avenue 52 and if they are forced into one lane, he believes there will be more accidents. The existing two -lane roundabout poses little problem for local drivers, most understand the need to slow down and to be cautious when entering with a truck. Mayor Adolph stated that he could not support the expenditure of $80,000 to modify and restripe this roundabout. Regarding the Westward Ho /Roadrunner intersection, Mayor Adolph agreed that assigning an SRO would be the solution because the area is empty except for a few minutes each day. Councilmember Henderson said that she would support a roundabout at Westward Ho /Roadrunner if it were fully funded by another agency. Councilmembers directed staff to return with options including the Police Department's response to the use of SROs or Community Service Officers for school traffic control. MAYOR ADOLPH RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:42 P.M. FOR A SHORT BREAK. MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7;06 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF CLUBHOUSE ON 3.44 ACRES AT THE ANDALUSIA COMMUNITY [Resolutions 2013 -051 and 2013 -0521 City consultant Nicole Criste, Principal Planner, Terra Nova Planning and Research Inc., presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:12 p.m. Public Speaker: Nolan Sparks, Operations Manager, Andalusia Community — Mr. Sparks said the Andalusia community is excited about the addition of a clubhouse and it has been a boom to house sales. Mayor Adolph asked on behalf of resident Judy Collins, when all the offsite landscaping in the area would be completed. Mr. Sparks said that it would be an estimated five years unless market conditions improve greatly. The landscaping work Ms. Collins is concerned about is property sited for future development and not required under any current Conditions of Approval. Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:20 p.m. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/ Henderson to adopt RESOLUTION 2013 -051 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 2003 -067, AMENDMENT NO. 3, FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE ANADLUSIA GOLF CLUBHOUSE. CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2003 -067, AMENDMENT NO. 3. APPLICANT: CORAL OPTION I, LLC Motion passed unanimously MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans /Franklin to adopt RESOLUTION 2013 -052 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013 -927, INCLUDING SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE ANDALUSIA GOLF CLUBHOUSE. CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013 -927. APPLICANT: CORAL OPTION I, LLC Motion passed unanimously 2. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE THE 2014 -2021 LA QUINTA HOUSING ELEMENT [Resolution 2013 -053 and Resolution 2013 -0541 Community Development Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:28 p.m. Public Speaker: None Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:28 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans /Franklin to adopt Resolution No. 2013 -053 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2013 -125. CASE NO.: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2013 -631, 2014 -2021 LA QUINTA HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA Motion passed unanimously. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/ Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 2013 -054 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT. CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2013 -125. APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA Motion passed unanimously. 2. DISCUSS AMENDMENT TO CITY OF LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TRUCK ROUTES City Manager Spevacek requested that Council move this item to the December 3, 2013 Council agenda. Councilmember Evans requested that it be scheduled as a Business Item. Council concurred. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS As La Quinta's representative for 2013, Councilmember Evans reported on her participation in the following organizations meeting: • GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU As La Quinta's representative for 2013, Councilmember Franklin reported on her participation in the following organizations meeting: • COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP • COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY As La Quinta's representative for 2013, Councilmember Henderson reported on her participation in the following organizations meeting: • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFO EXCHANGE COMMITTEE • CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE • LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DELEGATE • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 As La Quinta's representative for 2013, Councilmember Osborne reported on his participation in the following organizations meeting: • IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE • IID BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE • CVAG CONSERVATION COMMISSION (attended as Alternate Rep) • CVAG ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE (attended as Alternate Rep) As La Quinta's representative for 2013, Mayor Adolph reported on his participation in the following organizations meeting: • CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY Councilmembers congratulated Councilmember Henderson, who recently received the first Outstanding Public Service Award from the League of California Cities. Councilmember Henderson requested that a Closed Session Item be scheduled to discuss initiating litigation regarding Senate Bill 7, the prevailing wage legislation for charter cities. Council concurred. Councilmember Osborne requested that staff seek a business willing to install a car recharge station in Old Town. In response to Mayor Adolph, Katie Barrows, CVAG Director of Environmental Resources, explained that CVAG staff is developing a model single -use plastic bag ordinance. Once CVAG's Executive Committee approves the model ordinance, it will be distributed to Valley cities for consideration. Public Speaker: Neeta Quinn, La Quinta - Ms. Quinn connected the United Nations Agenda 21 with the plastic bag ordinance because it is more local control. Ms. Quinn supports the use of biodegradable plastic bags made in the U.S. rather than the banning of all plastic bags. She questioned the authority and make -up of CVAG (Coachella Valley Association of Governments). DEPARTMENT REPORTS Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are on file in the City Clerk's Office. City Manager Spevacek announced that City Hall now has free Wi -Fi for visitors' use. Mr. Spevacek said the California Department of Finance changed its negative position regarding two properties the City acquired from the former RDA for private development; and thanked City Attorney Jenson for her foresight and the strategy she devised in 2011 to make this happen. Lastly, Mr. Spevacek stated that the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 December 3rd Council meeting agenda will include a public hearing and confirmed that there will be a quorum. Public Works Director Jonasson reported on community meetings with north La Quinta subdivision residents regarding their perimeter landscape maintenance. MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS Councilmember Osborne stated that he has heard a number of complaints about water on the road each morning on Avenue 48 near the school district and is concerned that it may be caused by a broken water pipe that may be eating away at soil beneath the road. Public Works Director Jonasson will alert the Coachella Valley Water District. Councilmember Henderson reported that on Madison Street between Avenue 54 and Airport Blvd., the median sprinklers are watering the street at night. Director Jonasson explained the ongoing problem with that area and will re- examine options. Councilmember Osborne said that economic development for La Quinta is changing. Highway 111 is filling up so economic development is no longer just about dining and shopping in La Quinta, it is also about regional jobs. The City of La Quinta has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the Valley and much of this is because residents have good paying jobs throughout the entire Valley. Unemployment rates in the Valley impact La Quinta retail sales thereby affecting the city's sales tax revenue. Mr. Osborne said economic development must be viewed regionally. He requested feedback from all Councilmembers to develop a current economic development philosophy because when this comes up for discussion in December or January, it cannot be the same old report. It has to address the new economy and the new challenges the city faces. M. Osborne said that La Quinta will become part of the East Valley Economic Development Group so the city and the city's representative to that Group must be prepared to state what it expects from this new Group, including La Quinta's position on matching grant contributions. Councilmember Franklin voiced her agreement with the need to have a united plan and someone in charge of implementing it. Councilmember Henderson expressed her concern about the lack of understanding of CVEP's (Coachella Valley Economic Partnership) budget or staffing and is concerned that another pseudo - government agency has been created. She said that she expects her tax payments to go to municipal affairs and she does not believe that taxes and elected officials are responsible for creating jobs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Councilmember Evans noted that November 20 marks the two -year anniversary of Tom Genovese's passing. She acknowledged Mr. Genovese's contribution to the solid foundation of the City, which can be credited in part to his direction and leadership over the years. Mayor Adolph requested that Council consider reviving the tradition of donating funds to Martha's Kitchen and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission to purchase turkeys for their Thanksgiving and Christmas community dinners. Councilmembers agreed to donate $500 to each organization for Thanksgiving meals and $500 to each organization for Christmas meals and directed the City Manager to make the arrangements. Mayor Adolph asked Councilmembers if the holiday open-house event held in past years was a worthwhile event to reinstate. The consensus of council was to hold off on hosting an open house for December holidays and reconsider it when they have a reason other than holidays to have an open house. MAYOR ADOLPH RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:35 P.M. TO THE MEETINGS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOLLOWED BY A CONTINUANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION. MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:30 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO FURTHER ACTIONS WERE TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION THAT REQUIRES REPORTING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.1 (BROWN ACT) OTHER THAN THOSE ACTIONS REPORTED EARLIER BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AND RECORDED IN THESE MINUTES, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson /Franklin to adjourn at 9:31 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Susan Maysels, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 19, 2013