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MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 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 — None
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT: LA
QUINTA VILLAGE, EAST OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE, SOUTH OF CALLE
TAMPICO, NORTH OF AVENIDA LA FONDA (APN'S 770-123-002; 770-
123-003; 770-123-004; 770-123-006; 770-123-010; 770-124-002; 770-
124-003; 770-124-004; 770-124-007; AND 770-124-009);
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC., WELLS MARVIN
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR
DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
SILVERROCK RESORT (APNS 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);
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: JOHN GAMLIN, MERIWETHER COMPANIES;
ROBERT S. GREEN, JR., THE ROBERT GREEN COMPANY;
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR
DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION A T 3:32 P.M.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
4:08 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE
TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION THAT REQUIRES REPORTING
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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: Lauren Skiver, SunLine Transit and Sarah Scheideman and
Rafael Lopez of the Coachella Valley Art Scene, Highway 111 Music Festival —
They explained that their collaboration will be a free event linking bus riders with
local musicians and artist. During the event, musicians and artists will travel on
SunLine buses entertaining riders. SunLine and the artists are soliciting support
from the cities along the routes, and intend to formally request funds from La
Quinta at the September 16" Council meeting. The total budget for the event is
estimated at $15,000 to $18,000. Tentative dates are Saturdays at the end of
October to early November, but the duration depends on the funding received.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Mayor Adolph and Councilmember Henderson requested that Consent Calendar
Item No. 7 be pulled for comment. Council concurred.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Adolph presented plaques to outgoing Planning Commissioners Katie
Barrows and Mark Weber in appreciation for their years of service to the City of La
Quinta.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 15, 2014
2. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND
CALIFORNIA BUILDING OFFICIALS TRAINING INSTITUTE EDUCATION
WEEK ON OCTOBER 20-23, 2014, IN ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA
3. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 519 AMENDING
SECTION 2.60.020 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
WITH WILLIAM AND SHARON RICHARDSON FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED ON AVENIDA LA FONDA, EAST OF DESERT
CLUB DRIVE [RESOLUTION 2014-0421
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5. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JULY 11, JULY 17 AND JULY 18,
2014
6. ACCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL
USE AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS FOR THE CHATEAU AT LAKE LA
QUINTA EXPANSION
7. Pulled for comment by Mayor Adolph and Councilmember Henderson > > >
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REVISED PERSONNEL POLICY, NEW
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZED POSITIONS —
SALARY RATINGS [RESOLUTION 2014-0431
8. AWARD A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC. FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014/2015 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
9. RATIFY CHANGE ORDER TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND
AMEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO DUDEK FOR PHASE I
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS
10. AWARD A CONTRACT TO NEW CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS FOR PHASE I
OF LA QUINTA MUSEUM IMPROVEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT
11. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY: BRIAN .GORDON; DATE OF
LOSS — DECEMBER 27, 2013
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT EXTENDING TERM OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TALL MAN GROUP FOR REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS
SERVICES
Item No. 6 — Councilmember Evans explained the Chateau at Lake La Quinta's
expansion plans.
Item No. 7 — Mayor Adolph and Councilmember Henderson congratulated all
employees for developing and implementing this new system.
Item No. 12 — City Manager Spevacek pointed out that the Tall Man Group
amendment includes a 5-6% rate increase over the existing contract.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Franklin
to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended and with Item Nos. 4 and 7
adopting Resolutions 2014-042 and 2014-043 respectively. Motion passed
unanimously.
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BUSINESS SESSION
1. ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW GRANT REQUESTS AND
APPOINT TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO COMMITTEE
Recreation Supervisor Ambriz presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk's office.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/
Henderson to establish an ad hoc committee to review grant requests and appoint
Evans/Franklin to the committee. Councilmembers Evans and Franklin accepted the
appointment. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES FOR REHABILITATION OF PAVEMENT ON
MONROE STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 54 AND AVENUE 55
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, which is on file in the
City Clerk's office.
Councilmembers rejected the option of spending $250,000 to $300,000 to repave
this section of Monroe Street because (1) it would mean diverting the funds for the
scheduled slurry sealing of north La Quinta streets, which are more heavily used by
residents, (2) adjoining vacant land may be developed in two to five years at which
time developers will be required to widen and pave the street, (3) the existing
pavement still has a lifespan of a few years with patching as needed, and (4)
selecting this section of Monroe for rehabilitation, which is not the worse section,
would be arbitrary, especially since this section has a greater possibility of being
improved at developers' expense than the rest of Monroe Street.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Carole Herrera, La Quinta — Ms. Herrera is the owner of private
property on Monroe Street between Avenue 54 and 55 since 1979. She said there
is heavy truck traffic, high speed drivers, and it is a major thoroughfare to 1-10 and
cities south. She supports rehabilitation of the pavement and is willing to dedicate
some of her property to widen the road when the time comes.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Tom Brohard, La Quinta — Mr. Brohard suggested digging up and
replacing the worst places as a temporary fix. He said that chunks of asphalt come
up frequently causing the maintenance crew to go out every few days for repairs.
He said no one knows when the developer(s) will be making the improvements.
Council concurred that staff should report back next spring on the balance in the
Pavement Management Plan account at which time Council can consider
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reprioritizing street improvements. Councilmember Franklin requested that staff
include photos of the entire length of Monroe Street in that staff report.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FROM MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR USE OF
CERTAIN CITY OWNED LAND FOR THE PROPOSED VILLAS AT OLD TOWN
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE
Community Development Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the project and gave the following direction to staff:
■ Use of the landscaped lot by the Library as a retention basin is a good use of
land.
■ Reconfiguration of the Library lot is acceptable if it improves the pedestrian
flow.
■ Creating a walkable community is a priority, especially access to/from the
Library.
■ Need definitive pedestrian paths to/from Old Town to Civic Center Park.
■ Need a definitive pedestrian connection to/from Embassy Suites.
■ Need wide walkways against any three-story building.
■ Need a separation of cars and pedestrians.
■ Adequate amenities, such as a pool, for residents of the project are needed.
■ Re-examine environmental and traffic study requirements for developers.
■ Explore doing one environmental and one traffic study for the entire village area.
■ Schedule another Study Session on this subject
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6:00 P.M
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SALES TAX SHARING AGREEMENT
WITH ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA, LLC FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH 111 LA QUINTA CENTER [RESOLUTION 2014-0441
Community Development Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on
file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mr. Shovlin, the developer, communicated earlier in the day with a request that the
term of six years be changed to ten years because it just came to light that the
retailer Hobby Lobby is closed on Sundays, which alters the sales tax calculations
on the proforma.
Council discussed the term and agreed to set it at eight (8) years in the Agreement
and the document entitled: Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions Affecting
Interests in Real Property.
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Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN .at 6:10 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None
Mayor Adolph declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 6:10 p.m.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmember Franklin/Evans to
adopt RESOLUTION 2014-044 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
APPROVING A SALES TAX SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA, LLC FOR A TERM NOT TO
EXCEED EIGHT (8) YEARS
Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Mayor Adolph reported on his participation in
the following organizations meeting:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are available in the City
Clerk's Office.
City Manager Spevacek requested direction regarding the Bermuda Dunes Airport.
Councilmembers reached a concurrence that staff should attend meetings on the
subject but indicated that La Quinta has no interest in participating in the purchase
or maintenance of the airport.
City Manager Spevacek reported that at its August 12th meeting, Coachella Valley
Water District (CVWD) approved an ordinance allowing them to issue fines. CVWD
has asked cities to assist them in identifying prolific water users, and work
together to educate them. Councilmember Osborne added that if CVWD offers a
rebate program, La Quinta should take advantage of it to reduce the amount of turf
in north La Quinta.
City Attorney Ihrke reported that the hearing regarding the SB 7 lawsuit in San
Diego County has been delayed until the end of August.
City Clerk Maysels reported that to date, ten (10) candidates have pulled
nomination papers for the two council seats and three (3) have pulled nomination
papers for the mayor's seat.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS — None
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COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
DISSOL VED REDEVEL OPMENT A GENCY A T 6:28 P. M.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
6:34 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
COUNCIL RECESSED BACK TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON
CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 A T 6:35 P.M.
MAYOR ADOLPH RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
7:15 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).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Evans/Osborne to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
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