2014 02 04 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 4:02 pm by
Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None.
CLOSED SESSION - None
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION TO LA QUINTA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE GOLDEN BELL
AWARD
Mayor Adolph presented a proclamation to La Quinta Middle School Principal Janet
Seto recognizing the school board, teachers, staff, and students upon their receipt
of the 2013 CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION GOLDEN BELL
AWARD, which recognizes and supports educators who invest extra energy and
time to make a demonstrated difference for students. La Quinta Middle School's
After School All -Stars program was selected as a recipient of the award.
2. PRESENTATION BY QUEEN SCHEHERAZADE AND HER COURT ON BEHALF
OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
Queen Scheherazade, played by Makenna McIntyre, a La Quinta High School
student, presented her court. Chrystabelle Ramirez is Princess Dunyazade and
Lindsey Klein is Princess Jasmine. Members of the court provided background on
themselves and the events scheduled for the 2014 Riverside County Fair &
National Date Festival. The Fair & Festival will run from February 14 through
February 23, 2014.
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3. GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU UPDATE
Scott White, CEO of the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau,
provided an update on the organization's business development, strategic plan, and
marketing. Mr. White provided a hand out; which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
Bob Marra, Executive Director /CEO of the Humana Challenge, provided a summary
of the event and offered to share the results of the survey conducted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/
Henderson to approve the minutes of January 21, 2014 as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2014
2. pulled for a separate vote > > > ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO
COMPLETE ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP NO. 31627,
RESIDENCE CLUB AT PGA WEST [RESOLUTION 2014 -0011
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE OFF -SITE AND ON-
SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR AMENDED TRACT MAP NOS. 31732 AND
31733, PALIZADA IRESOLUTiON 2014 -0021
4. RECEIVE AND FILE SINGLE AUDIT REPORT ON FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
5. APPROVE ADMINISTERING AGENCY /STATE MASTER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATE -
FUNDED PROJECTS
6. ACCEPT HIGHWAY 111 AT WASHINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTED BY GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
7. APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE DOUG WALL
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN /BUILD CONTRACT FOR LA QUINTA COMMUNITY
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
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MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne /Evans
to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3 -7 as recommended with Item No.
3 adopting Resolution No. 2014 -002. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Adolph and Councilmember Franklin announced that they have a
conflict of interest with Consent Item No. 2 due to the proximity of their
residences to this project.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/
Henderson to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 2 adopting Resolution No. 2014-
001 as recommended. Motion passed: ayes 3, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 2.
BUSINESS SESSION — None
STUDY SESSION — None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Franklin, reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Henderson, reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Osborne, reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Mayor Adolph, reported on his participation in
the following organizations' meeting:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
POLICE MEMORANDUM REGARDING JANUARY 24, 2014 ARREST:
Assistant Police Chief Walton summarized the report.
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Mayor Adolph requested that the Imperial Irrigation District (1113) project at the
corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 60 be discussed with a representative of IID
to determine if it could be moved to a better location such as the fire station.
Mayor Adolph said that Riverside County is expected to approve a food truck
ordinance soon. He requested that staff draft a city ordinance for food truck
permits that addresses sales tax proceeds and parking locations.
Councilmember Evans said food' trucks enhance existing businesses. The program
should not be too restrictive.
Councilmember Franklin reported on two recent mountain lion sightings and
cautioned residents not to walk alone, especially at dawn and dusk, because the
lions are hungry and thirsty.
Councilmember Osborne reported on local water resources and expressed concerns
about the State changing water rights or usage. He said it is important for the City
to have a seat at the table when water decisions are made. Mr. Osborne said that
water usage and regulations should be consistent in all areas from Coachella to
Palm Springs with all cities at the table managing the drought.
Councilmember Henderson added that water agencies are independent entities and
La Quinta can only encourage all the Valley water agencies to communicate and
enact consistent policies.
Mayor Adolph reported on correspondence received from a Griffin Ranch resident
thanking Council for its recent actions regarding the property. He also reported on
the event at the La Quinta Hotel in memory of Jackie Cooper.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 5.17 P.M.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:01
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES TO BE INCLUDED IN
THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S 2014-
2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN [RESOLUTION 2014 -0031
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 7:08 p.m.
Public Speaker: None
Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:08 p.m.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson/
Evans to adopt RESOLUTION 2014 -003 entitled:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY'S 2014 -2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Henderson /Evans to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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