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MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Philip Bettencourt, Planning Commissioner, stated that he was in
attendance as an observer and representative of the Commission.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
SOUTH OF AVENUE 52, EAST OF FRITZ BURNS PARK, NORTH AND WEST
OF TRADITIONS (PORTION OF APN 770-184-013).
CITY NEGOTIATOR: CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: DANEEN WILDER, VERIZON WIRELESS
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR
LEASE OF PROPERTY FOR CELL TOWER SITE
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:32 P.M.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:02 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN IN 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 — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Franklin requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 16 be moved to
Business Session No. 2 for discussion and separate vote. Councilmember Evans
requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 7 be pulled for discussion and separate vote.
Mayor Adolph request that Consent Calendar Item No. 5 be pulled for discussion.
Council concurred.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 1, 2014
2. APPROVE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR STAFF TO ATTEND THE MARKETING
AND BRAND MANAGE -CAMP CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2014
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE ON-SITE AND OFF-
SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 35900, ARNOLD PALMER
OFFICE BUILDINGS [RESOLUTION 2014-033]
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 31681-3, ANDALUSIA
[RESOLUTION 2014-034]
5. Pulled for discussion by Mayor Adolph >>> ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP NO.
36537-1, THE SIGNATURE [RESOLUTION 2014-035]
6. ACCEPT OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT MAP NO.
31910, CAPISTRANO
7. Pulled for discussion and separate vote by Councilmember Evans >>> EXCUSE
BOARD MEMBER DAVID PARK'S ABSENCE FROM THE JUNE 11, 2014
INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
8. EXCUSE COMMISSIONERS WRIGHT'S AND WILKINSON'S ABSENCES
FROM THE JULY 8, 2014, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
9. ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
PLACE COLLECTION COSTS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES
AT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLLS [RESOLUTION 2014-036]
10. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JUNE 13, JUNE 20, JUNE 27,
JUNE 30, AND JULY 3, 2014
11. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES
12. APPROVE DECLARATION OF SURPLUS
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13. ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL
MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH TRACT MAP NO. 31087, DARBY ESTATES [RESOLUTION 2014-037]
14. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORTS DATED APRIL 30 AND MAY
31, 2014
15. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS DATED
APRIL 30 AND MAY 31, 2014
16. Pulled and reassigned to the Business Session by Councilmember Franklin >>>
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE SILVERROCK
GOLF COURSE RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND AWARD
A CONTRACT FOR PHASE II OF THE SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE
RESTORATION PROJECT [RESOLUTION 2014-038]
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Franklin to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with the exception of Item Nos. 5, 7,
and 16, and with Item Nos. 3, 4, 9, and 13 adopting Resolutions 2014-033, 2014-034,
2014-036 and 2014-037 respectfully. Motion passed unanimously.
Council discussed the two pulled items (Nos. 7 and 5).
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Henderson to
deny the request of Investment Advisory Board Member Parks to be excused from the
June 11, 2014 meeting [Consent calendar Item No. 7]. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Henderson to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 5 by adopting Resolution 2014-035 as
recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. FIRST READING TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
2.60.020 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, AND APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA FAIR
POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION'S 2014 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL
NOTICE
City Clerk Maysels presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Franklin to
take up Ordinance No. 519 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion
passed unanimously.
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City Clerk Maysels read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Evans to
introduce at first reading, Ordinance No. 519 amending Section 2.60.020 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code relating to the City's Conflict of Interest code. Motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Henderson to
approve and accept the California Fair Political Practices Commission's 2014 Local
Agency Biennial Notice. Motion passed unanimously.
2. From Consent Calendar — Item No. 16 >>> ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE RESTORATION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR PHASE II OF
THE SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE RESTORATION PROJECT [RESOLUTION
2014-038]
Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney presented the staff report, which is on file with the
City Clerk.
In response to Councilmember Franklin, Principal Engineer McKinney explained the
bond funds to be used and details on the additive alternate No. 1.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Franklin to
award the base bid plus additive alternate No. 1 for a total cost of $1,700,548.90 to O&J
Golf Construction Inc.; and adopt Resolution 2014-038. entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE EXPENDITURE OF REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE
RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445(a)
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 organization's meeting:
• CVAG ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Franklin, reported on her
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION
COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
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La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Henderson, reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPRESENTATION
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Osborne, reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are available in the City Clerk's
office.
City Clerk Maysels announced that a special City Council meeting is planned for July
29, 2014. The start time will be provided to Councilmembers and the public shortly.
Councilmembers complimented staff on the new marketing website and the Public
Works Department's internship program.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Mayor Adolph shared a table of assessments and charges added to property tax bills by
seven Valley cities. He noted that La Quinta's charges are the lowest at $45.58 with the
next lowest being Palm Desert at $88.92. The two highest are Indian Wells at
$2,078.20 and Cathedral City at $1,121.14.
Councilmember Franklin reported on Brian Nestande's seminar regarding the need for
vocational education in the Coachella Valley, and stated that such programs are needed
in order to keep young residents in the Valley.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 4:44 P.M. TO THE MEETING OF THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED-, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Adolph switched the order of the Public Hearing items at the request of staff.
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY'S USER AND REGULATORY
FEES [RESOLUTION 2014-041]
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Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:08 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO of Desert Builders Association — Ms.
Gutierrez stated her support for the new fee schedule and requested that on an annual
basis the Council review fees and decide if a CPI increase is appropriate.
Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 6:11 p.m.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson/Evans to
adopt RESOLUTION 2014-041 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF VARIOUS
BUILDING, PLANNING, PUBLIC WORKS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE USER
AND REGULATORY FEES
Motion passed unanimously.
1. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081,
AMENDMENT NO. 1, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-937 FOR
CANYON RIDGE, A 74 SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON 28.3 ACRES,
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET, NORTH OF
AVENUE 48 [RESOLUTIONS 2014-039 AND 2014-040]
Community Development Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office. A memo revising item 3A of the Specific Plan and item 55 of the
Site Development Permit was distributed.
Councilmembers discussed the 10 -car stacking space at the main entrance; the need
for amenities for children as well as pools and possibly a community center; straight
versus curved street designs; church traffic flow post development; design and height of
walls, and time before plantings on.the massive walls mature; developer's responsibility
to install a traffic signal when the 15th home is constructed; concern about the impact of
blow -sand from adjacent property; blow -sand mitigation; need to disclose blow -sand to
homebuyers; community's responsibility to keep blow -sand from building up in drainage
system; ownership of the adjacent property to the west and its status as protected,
unbuildable land; communication with property owners to the south; disturbance to
existing retention basins; street parking and width of common driveways; obligation of
development to provide access to the landlocked property to the west.
Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:54 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: R. W. Hollis, Jr., West Lake Village, applicant/developer — Mr.
Hollis provided background on the ownership and development of the property. He said
that his company will error on the side of caution and disclose the possibility of sand
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blowing onto properties to buyers. He said he is open to providing recreational facilities
for children, which can be designed and included in the final landscape plan. The sale
price for properties is expected to range from the $700,000s to $1 million.
Mayor Adolph requested that Mr. Hollis consider upgrading the entrance design.
Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:07 p.m.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Henderson/Evans to
adopt RESOLUTION 2014-039 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081, AMENDMENT
NO. 1, FOR THE CANYON RIDGE PROJECT. APPLICANT: WEST
COAST HOUSING PARTNERS
With the amended language provided in the distributed memo incorporated
and with a recreation area(s) included in the final landscape plan.
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Henderson to
adopt RESOLUTION 2014-040 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-937,
INCLUDING SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR
THE CANYON RIDGE PROJECT. APPLICANT: WEST COAST HOUSING
PARTNERS
With the amended language provided in the distributed memo incorporated
and with a recreation area(s) included in the final landscape plan.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Evans/Franklin to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Res ectfully submitted,
SUSAN MAYSELS, Ci Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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