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MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014
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
COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA — 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 NEGOTIATORS: JOHN GAMLIN, MERIWETHER
COMPANIES; ROBERT S. GREEN, JR., THE ROBERT GREEN COMPANY
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR TERRY DEERINGER REGARDING
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 MEET AND
CONFER PROCESS
3. 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 DESERT CLUB DRIVE, SOUTH OF AVENIDA LA FONDA
(APN 770-125-002). PROPERTY OWNER/NEGOTIATOR: MR. AND MRS.
WILLIAM RICHARDSON
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION —
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (b)
OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (ONE MATTER)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:03 P.M.
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MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:04
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION THAT REQUIRES REPORTING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.9 (BROWN ACT).
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dave Heckman, La Quinta — Mr. Heckman suggested that the
City require landlords to buy a business license, which would require an ordinance
instead of a public vote. A $50 fee per unit could be charged and the landlord may
deduct it from tax returns. The revenues would go into the general fund. He
would like to see a lot of the revenues spent on code enforcement.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Osborne requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 5 be pulled for
a separate vote. Council concurred.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2014
2. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTER DATED MAY 20, 2014
3. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2014
4. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS DATED
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
5. pulled by Councilmernber Osborne for a separate vote > > > ADOPT
RESOLUTION MAKING A PUBLIC INTEREST FINDING TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC. TO
PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT SERVICES [RESOLUTION 2014-0181
6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PERMIT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
TO ATTEND CRW PERMIT SOFTWARE TRAINING ON JUNE 16-20, 2014 IN
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
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7. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
WITH DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
8. AWARD CONTRACT TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR PHASE
I PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Henderson/Franklin to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-4 and 6-8 as
recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
Item No. 5 - Councilmember Osborne noted that he will abstain from voting on this
item due to a conflict of interest because this contractor is a business client.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Henderson/Franklin to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5 by adopting Resolution
2014-018. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 1 (Osborne).
Item No. 7 - Councilmember Evans said she was pleased to see that Desert Sands
Unified School District will restore, over the next two years, their share of the cost
associated with the School Resource Officer, which the City funded for the District
when they experienced a financial crisis. This will continue to ensure public safety
in La Quinta schools.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT A COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Chris Escobedo, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the staff report, which is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Evans/Henderson to appoint Councilmembers Osborne and Franklin to a council
subcommittee on economic development. Councilmembers Osborne and Franklin
noted their willingness to accept the appointment. Motion passed unanimously.
2. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON A SALES TAX MEASURE FOR THE
NOVEMBER 2014 ELECTION
Chris Escobedo, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the staff report, which is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.
All Councilmembers agreed that a sales tax measure was necessary. They
discussed percentage amount options, timeframe, ramifications for residents, public
education efforts needed, community receptiveness, pending state actions that
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may affect City options, a public survey and other preparations precedent to
putting a measure on the ballot, and pros and cons of aiming for the 2014 versus
2016 ballot.
City Manager Spevacek estimated that a public survey on the matter could be
constructed and conducted by the end of June with results available shortly
thereafter.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Osborne
to conduct a survey/initial education opportunity regarding the issues surrounding
the need for a sales tax increase prior to making a decision to add a measure to the
November 2014 ballot. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 PROPOSED BUDGET
City Manager Spevacek and all Department Directors presented the staff report,
which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers examined and discussed revenue estimates; Public Employees'
Retirement System funding; insurancerates and creation of an insurance reserve
fund; vehicle replacement; transfers to the SilverRock fund; Transient Occupancy
Tax revenue forecast and efforts to expand registration, and; adding to the City's
special event lineup, the Black History Month event currently organized and funded
by Mr. Eddie Gilreath.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Janet Seto, Laura Spradlin and Tammi Monroy, La Quinta
Middle School Administrators - The Administrators explained the various programs
underway at the Middle School, which focus on fitness, health and nutrition. They
hope to establish the school as the State's first health and fitness magnet school
and requested City support and funding in the amount of $25,000.
Councilmembers requested more information about how the $25,000 would be
spent, if funded, and asked school administrators to return with the standard
budget and program information required of all grant applicants.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kay Wolff, La Quinta - Ms. Wolff reminded Councilmembers
that pruning and thinning vegetation in the Preserve accomplishes two objectives:
visibility/safety and helps eliminate the spread of non-native plants. She asked
Council to approve 510,000 in the 2014/15 budget for this service.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Evans reported on her
participation in the following organizations meeting:
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Franklin reported on her
participation in the following organizations meeting:
• ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION
• COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Henderson reported on her
participation in the following organizations meeting:
• CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Mayor Adolph reported on his participation in
the following organizations meeting:
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are available in the City
Clerk's office.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Councilmember Evans noted that she attended the United Way fundraising gala,
met the new Executive Director, and believes that La Quinta representation may be
requested as United Way reevaluates their activities in the desert.
Councilmember Evans said she attended the ribbon -cutting for the East County
Emergency Operation Center (EOC) in Indio, which is located in the old sheriff's
station. It is something the County and Valley needed and is a great compliment to
La Quinta's EOC. It will be the main hub for eastern Riverside County in the event
of a large-scale emergency.
Mayor Adolph said that Trini Lopez, American singer, guitarist and actor, was the
speaker at last week's CalState University Associates program. His latest video
recording was done in the La Quinta Cove and the location is mentioned several
times in the video.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dave Heckman, La Quinta — Mr. Heckman complimented
Anthony Moreno, Code Compliance Supervisor, on the excellent job he does. Mr.
Heckman said all City employees are amazing and very knowledgeable. He
cautioned Council to be aware of increases planned by other public entities such as
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the water district before increasing the City's sales tax. He said he was not in
favor of water features at SilverRock but preferred something similar to the
landscaping and public art featured at Bighorn Golf Club.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 7:03 P.M.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:25
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION THAT REQUIRES REPORTING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 5495 7. 1 (BROWN ACT).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Evans/Osborne to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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SUSAN MAYSELS, City berk
City of La Quinta, California
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