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MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by
Mayor Adolph.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION — None
Mayor Adolph led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2014
2. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 521 AMENDING SECTION 3.30.050
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PREVAILING WAGE
REQUIREMENTS
3. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 522 APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
2014-146 REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 51-351 AVENIDA
BERMUDAS
4. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY HUONG THI THU DANG;
DATE OF LOSS — AUGUST 24, 2014
5. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES .FILED BY TADROS AND ELAINE
TADROS; DATE OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
6. DEMAND REGISTERS DATED NOVEMBER 14 AND NOVEMBER 21, 2014
7. RATIFY EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH O & J GOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC.
TO REPAIR STORM DAMAGE AT SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE
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MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Evans/Franklin to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF
ELECTION RETURNS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
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 Henderson/ Franklin
to adopt Resolution 2014-066 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON THE FOURTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2014,
DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW
Motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR ADOLPH CALLED FOR A MEETING RECESS AT 4;08 P.M.
A reception was held honoring outgoing Mayor Adolph and
Councilmember Henderson for their years of service to the City of La
Quinta.
Following the reception at 4:58 p.m., City Clerk Maysels administered the
Oath of Office to newly -elected officials Mayor Linda Evans,
Councilmember John Pena and Councilmember Robert Radi.
City Clerk Maysels presented the Certificates of Election to the newly -
elected officials.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:02 P.M. AND
CALLED FOR THE CITY CLERK TO CALL THE ROLL.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
BUSINESS SESSION CONTINUED
2. SELECT A MAYOR PRO TEMPORE TO SERVE FOR ONE YEAR
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Osborne to
select Councilmember Franklin to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term.
Motion carried u.nanimously.
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3. APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE DESERT CLASSIC CHARITIES CHARITY
EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Golf, Parks and Facilities Manager Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Pena to
appoint Mayor Evans to serve as La Quinta's representative on the Desert Classic
Charities Charity Evaluation Committee with Councilmember Franklin to remain as the
alternate.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. APPOINT A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WORKSHOP INFORMATION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
Deputy City Manager Hylton presented the staff report, which is .on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Pena to
appoint Councilmember Radi to the Chamber of Commerce Workshop Information
Exchange Committee for three consecutive meetings.
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION — None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Osborne, reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• CVAG VALLEY -WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
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 Franklin congratulated newly -elected Mayor Evans and
Councilmembers Pena and Radi, and thanked staff for organizing the reception for the
outgoing Mayor and Councilmember.
Mayor Evans reported on the success of the Blue Light Ceremony held at La Quinta
City Hall December 1, 2014.
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Councilmember Pena thanked residents and the state and county elected officials for
attending the reception and stated that he looks forward to working with Council and the
community.
City Manager Spevacek distributed new Pads to the Mayor and all Councilmembers
and stated that the City will be transitioning from paper to electronic agenda packets;
therefore, the City is providing the Council with the necessary equipment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to adjourn at 5:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by City of La Quinta
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Date: 2014.12.1711:29:09 -08'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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