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MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:30 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 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 OWNER /NEGOTIATORS: JOHN GAMLIN, MERIWETHER
COMPANIES; ROBERT S. GREEN, JR., THE ROBERT GREEN COMPANY
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3.31 AM.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:06 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN INCLOSED SESSION
THAT REQUIRES REPORTING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957.1 (BROWN ACT).
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Speaker: John Lanctot, La Quinta — Mr. Lanctot spoke against the high
increase of $450 to $600 per owner proposed for his subdivision called Cactus
Flower.
Public Speaker: Dan Bresnahan, La Quinta — Mr. Bresnahan said that the allocation
of the assessment funds may need to be adjusted. He also suggested that any
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ballot sent out should not include complex compound sentences that can lead to
confusion.
Public Speaker: Thomas Allen Worthy, La Quinta - Mr. Worthy spoke of his
mistreatment by Eisenhower Medical Center and the City of Palm Springs. Mr.
Worthy also spoke about the homeless problem in the Coachella Valley. He
requested that Councilmembers address the homeless problems with their
counterparts in Palm Springs and Cathedral City.
Public Speaker: Patricia Lawser, La Quinta - Ms. Lawser spoke about a flooding
problem on Horseshoe Road and requested a copy of the golf course plans
approved by the City. She asked the City to be accountable to those who have
experienced flood damage and suggested that a swell may prevent the problem in
the future.
Mayor Adolph said it will be referred to the Public Works Director to investigate.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Osborne requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 4 be pulled for
discussion and a separate vote. Council concurred.
PRESENTATIONS
1. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM QUARTERLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER THROUGH
DECEMBER 2013
Museum Director Anne Phillips and retiring Library Manager Barbara Bowie
presented the staff reports, which are on file in the City Clerk's office. Diane
Duquette, the new Library Manager was introduced.
- None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans /Franklin
to approve the minutes of February 18, 2014 as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTER DATED 'MARCH 4, 2014
2. EXCUSE COMMISSIONER KEVIN MAEVERS' ABSENCE FROM THE
FEBRUARY 20, 2014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
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3. EXCUSE COMMISSIONER PEGGY REDMONS' ABSENCE FROM THE
FEBRUARY 20, 2014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
4. Pulled for discussion by Councilmember Osborne > > > APPROPRIATE
FUNDING AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO PACIFIC WEST INDUSTRIES, INC.
FOR REPLACEMENT OF HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS 1 AND 2 AT CITY HALL
5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT WITH MALIA MONROE FOR THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 51351 AVENIDA BERMUDAS [RESOLUTION 2014 -0081.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans /Franklin
to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, as recommended with Item No.
5 adopting Resolution No. 2014 -008. Motion passed unanimously.
In response to Councilmember Osborne, staff provided additional information on
the bidders for the city hall HVAC project.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/
Henderson to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 4. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY NOMINATIONS
Recreation Supervisor Larson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Public Speaker: Kay Wolff, La Quinta - Ms. Wolff presented additional information
about nominees Ed Alderson, Joan Rebich, and Robert Radi.
Councilmembers noted that the Pillars of the Community Award is a prestigious
honor and, to give it the consideration it deserves, requested that additional
information on nominees' backgrounds be provided; nomination forms be rejected
unless complete information is provided; and the form be revised. Councilmembers
concurred to continue this item until the additional information requested is
received.
2. FORMATION AND APPOINTMENT OF TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO AN AD
HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MARKETING
GRANT
Council waived staff report presentation.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/
Henderson to appoint Mayor Adolph and Councilmember Osborne to serve on the
ad hoc committee. Motion passed unanimously
3. APPROVE MID -YEAR BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014
Interim Finance Director Griffin presented the staff report, which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
Staff responded to Councilmembers inquiries regarding errors overlooked by the
accounting department /auditor such as CDBG funds and $85,000 for liability under
Human Resources; reclassification of the Community Development Secretary
position; increases in permit processing expenses above revenue coming in;
justification for adding two new positions; prevention of another occurrence of
storm runoff damage at SilverRock; funding sources for the upcoming Capital
Improvement Budget; allocation of net revenue; use of contract plan- checkers as
needed; Boys' and Girls' Club funding levels; placement and demand for directional
signs costing $23,000; timing of the new permit center; reserve policy; increase in
cost for median watering, and; employee payouts when they resign or otherwise
leave employment.
Councilmember Osborne stated that although he supports most of the budget, he
intends to vote against this motion because he believes the City must allocate to
reserve funds more than 10% of net revenue.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/
Henderson to approve the mid -year budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014. Motion
passed: 4 ayes, 1 no (Osborne)
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS BUS SHELTER PLAN FOR HIGHWAY 111
Council waived the presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers concurred that $700,000 could not be spent to design and build
six custom bus shelters along Highway 111. They directed staff to ask Sunline to
relocate the four inactive bus shelters if possible and to install standard Sunline
shelters at the remaining stops. Council further directed staff to include in the cost
estimates, funds to upgrade the relocated and standard shelters to comply with
Americans With Disabilities Act requirements.
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Franklin reported on her
participation in the following organizations meeting:
• COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Henderson reported on her
participation in the following organizations meeting:
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BOARD MEETING
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Mayor Adolph reported on his participation in
the following organizations meeting:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFO EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORTS — None
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S
Mayor Adolph thanked City Manager Spevacek for the informative presentation at
last week's Special Council Meeting with City Board Members and Commissioners.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Assistant Police Chief Dave Walton explained
the reason for increased activity and noise.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Public Works Director Jonasson said it was
not possible to temporarily add back the lane under construction on Fred Waring
Drive during events in the area because the pavement is torn up.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Evans /Franklin to adjourn at 6:29 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELSrk
City of La Quinta, California
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