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MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:31 p.m. by
Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA — None
CLOSED SESSION
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 EAST OF
JEFFERSON STREET, SOUTH OF PALM CIRCLE DRIVE, NORTH OF THE
WHITEWATER STORMWATER CHANNEL (PORTION OF APN'S 600-080-
001, 600-080-002, 600-080-003, 600-080-004, 600-080-005, 600-080-006, 600-
080-007, 600-080-008, and 600-080-009). PROPERTY BUYER/NEGOTIATOR:
JIM SNELLENBERGER, SNELLENBERGER FAMILY INV. L.L.C.
2. 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 3:32 P.M.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:06 P.M. WITH
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN /N CLOSED 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 ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Tom Brohard, Board Member of Estates at La Quinta Board of
Directors — Mr. Brohard requested that Council improve the condition of Monroe Street,
south of Avenue 54 in La Quinta's jurisdiction. He submitted photos and a petition on
file with the City Clerk and requested that this project be moved up in priority.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ed Ehrich, La Quinta — Mr. Ehrich also requested that the Monroe
Street paving project be given priority in the City's pavement plan.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Franklin requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 5 be moved to
Business Session. Council concurred.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2014
2. RATIFY EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRANITE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO PERFORM STORM DAMAGE REPAIR OF
SINKHOLE ON ADAMS STREET
3. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HR GREEN
CALIFORNIA, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK
SERVICES
4. APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015
SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
5. Pulled and moved to Business Session >>> APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
AGREEMENT WITH RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP LEGAL SERVICES AND
DESIGNATION OF CITY ATTORNEY
6. APPROVE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY
MANAGER AND ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LOS
ANGELES, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 3-5,2014
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RIVERSIDE COUNTY COOPERATION
AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS,
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, AND EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2015-2017 [RESOLUTION 2014-
0301
8. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY
MANAGER
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN CITY OF LA QUINTA AND LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 [RESOLUTION 2014-031]
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10. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SALARY AND BENEFIT
ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 AND
APPROPRIATE $30,000 FROM THE UNASSIGNED GENERAL FUND
BALANCE [RESOLUTION 2014-032]
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Henderson to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with the exception of Item No. 5, and
with Item Nos. 7, 9 and 10 adopting Resolution Nos. 2014-030, 2014-031 and 2014-032
respectively. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
Item No. 5 from Consent Calendar: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT
WITH RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP LEGAL SERVICES AND DESIGNATION OF CITY
ATTORNEY
Councilmember Franklin requested that due to its significance, this item receive a
separate vote of Council.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Evans to
approve Amendment No. 1 to the Rutan & Tucker, LLP legal services agreement, and
to appoint William H. Ihrke as La Quinta's city attorney. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION — None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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:
• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFO EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Henderson reported on her
participation in the following organizations meeting:
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES _ REVENUE & TAX COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Mayor Adolph reported on his participation in.the
following organizations meeting:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Attorney Jenson provided an update on the Ted Smith vs. City of San Jose case
regarding the application of the Public Records' Act to public officials' personal
communication devices.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Councilmember Franklin welcomed Rosemary Genovese, mother of late city manager
Tom Genovese, to La Quinta and to the Council meeting.
Councilmember Franklin acknowledged Mayor Adolph's contribution to the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments as Chairman for the past year.
Councilmembers briefly discussed options for a north La Quinta community center and
by consensus decided to table the discussion until the construction of the wellness
center is completed, at which time resources and demand can be evaluated.
Councilmember Evans acknowledged the success of the Coral Mountain Apartments
project and the grand opening. Councilmember Henderson noted that La Quinta has
never experienced "NIMBY" complaints, which is a tribute to the high quality of design,
construction and maintenance of city affordable housing complexes.
Mayor Adolph suggested that the Legislative Policy Guide approved by Council in June
be publicized and distributed to citizens.
Mayor Adolph acknowledged receipt of the letter from Indio City Attorney Roxanne Diaz
to Celeinne and Dennis Ysunza of La Quinta in response to their letters of complaint
over the noise from the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Evans/Franklin to adjourn at 4:44 p.m.. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELS, Oity Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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