2014 02 26 CC Minutes CC & B/C Joint MtgSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2014
A special meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by
Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Architectural & Landscaping Review Board
• Richard Gray
• Kevin McCune
• Ray Rooker
Community Services Commission
• Heather Engel
• Kathleen Fitzpatrick
• Sharrell Blakeley
• John Alford
Construction Appeals Board
• Kay Wolff
• Kevin Leonhard
• Bob Edwards
Historic Preservation Commission
• Peggy Redmon
• Leila Namvar
• Kevin Maevers
Housing Commission
• Everett Long
• Maria Ryser
• Michele McDonough
Investment Advisory Board
• Andrea Spirtos
• Kurt Mortenson
• Jennifer Donais
• Katherine Godbey
Oversight Board
• John Pena
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Planning Commission
e Frank Blum
• Katie Barrows
• Robert Wright
• Robert Wilkinson
LA QUINTA REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES PRESENT:
Palm Springs International Airport Commission
• Robert Teal
Coachella Valley Trails Commission
* Jeff Smith
Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control Board
• Robert Cox
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CLOSED SESSION - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION REGARDING CITY REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
SERVICES, AND CITY COUNCIL, BOARD AND COMMISSION DISCUSSION
City Manager Spevacek presented the PowerPoint report, which is on file in the
City Clerk's office.
Councilmembers and the City Manager responded to Commissioners /Board
Members inquiries regarding 3600 employee evaluations; leeway afforded to
Charter City status; pending prevailing wage requirement on projects using state
funds; inability to appeal state rulings in federal court; property and sales tax
revenue generated by movie theaters; plans to add new staff positions to
effectuate new or increased services and revenue; employee performance bonuses
and plans to control escalating costs; planning for the increase in PERS employer
rates; use of contracted staff versus permanent hires; proposed bill to prohibit
cities from contracting for staff services; $13 million going to police services and
closer management of the police budget and contract; developing public property
in a way that suits and benefits residents; plans for private development in the
village; explanation of the city's limited ability to increase tax revenues and
assessments; actions underway to attract new businesses; streamlined permitting
process; the need for valley -wide involvement in developing good jobs for
residents; eastern Valley Mayors' plans to promote economic development; effect
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of the loss of the RDA on economic development incentives; attractiveness of La
Quinta as a financially stable, well run city; temporary use of vacant spaces by
non - profits; options for the former Sam's Club space; property maintenance along
Highway 111; effect of a prevailing wage requirement on SilverRock development;
trend to smaller retail spaces; courting the right new businesses; criteria of new
businesses; plans for an east Valley iHub; and joint economic development efforts
of Valley cities and Riverside County.
Mayor Adolph thanked all Commissioners and Board Members for their time, input
and service to the City.
Councilmembers encouraged residents to attend Council meetings or call
Councilmembers or staff with questions anytime.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
CONSENT CALENDAR - None
BUSINESS SESSION - None
STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS - None
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Evans /Henderson to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELS, CityClerk
City of La Quinta, California
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