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MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
JOINT CLOSED SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION —
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) of SUBDIVISION (d) OF
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 NAME OF CASE: ARCH
INSURANCE COMPANY V. CITY OF LA QUINTA ET AL. (RIVERSIDE
SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. PSC 1301939)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND AVENIDA NAVARRO ADJACENT TO THE
EAST SIDE OF FRANCIS HACK PARK (APNS: 773-077-015 AND 773-101-
013).
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: CITY OF LA QUINTA AND LA QUINTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
COUNCIL RECESSED TO JOINT CLOSED SESSION A T 3:03 P. M.
MAYOR EVANS 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 54957.1 (BROWN ACT).
Mayor Evans led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA — None
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CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
• City Manager Spevacek introduced the new La Quinta Fire Chief Alex Gregg, a
La Quinta resident, who will take the position January 5, 2014.
• Councilmember Franklin requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 13 be pulled
for a separate vote. Council concurred.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2014
2. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE
OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB ON BEHALF OF THEIR INSURED: CRYSTAL
PALUCK; DATE OF LOSS — NOVEMBER 21, 2014
3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY ISRAEL L. FLORES; DATE OF
LOSS — OCTOBER 24, 2014
4. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED DECEMBER 3 AND DECEMBER 5,
2014
5. ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
6. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES
7. ACCEPT PHASE 1 LA QUINTA MUSEUM AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
8. ACCEPT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE STATE
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR ROBBERY,
THEFT, AND BURGLARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS
9. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED OCTOBER 31, 2014
10. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE
MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2014
11. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 CITY OF LA QUINTA
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT
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12. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 CITY OF LA QUINTA
ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ANNUAL REPORT
13. Pulled for separate vote by Councilmember Franklin > > APPROVE A
RECIPIENT FOR THE 2015 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD PROGRAM
14. SET DATE AND TIME FOR A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
15. ACCEPT SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO.1
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-12 and 14-15 as recommended. Motion
passed unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Osborne
to select Dick Anderson for the 2015 Senior Inspiration Award. Motion passed
unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. SELECT COUNCILMEMBERS AS CITY OF LA QUINTA REPRESENTATIVES ON
VARIOUS LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE COMMITTEES FOR 2015
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Radi to
select Councilmembers as City of La Quinta representatives on various local,
regional and state committees for 2015 as listed on Attachment 1 to these
minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF CLOSING CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 26, 2014 AND
JANUARY 2, 2015
City Manager Spevacek presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed precedence for closure and the Chamber of
Commerce's planned holiday hours.
Councilmember Osborne said that City Hall should be closed on December 26 due
to the anticipated lack of business; but, since most banks and businesses will be
open January 2, City Hall should also be open.
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MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to
close City Hall on December 26, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Motion passed 4-1
(Osborne voted no)
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS LANDSCAPE THEME FOR CITY -OWNED LOTS ON AVENUE 52
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the use of ocotillo plants; bolder placement; the mulch
color and consistency; effect of the September 2014 rain on this parcel; budgeted
funds for project; appropriateness of theme for north La Quinta; importance of
landscape material consistency throughout the city; and the purpose of this
demonstration planting.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in
the following organization's meeting:
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Osborne reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• CVAG VALLEY -WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY 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
Mayor Evans expressed her thanks to all involved for coordinating the successful
tree lighting ceremony and the December 2 reception for outgoing
Councilmembers. She also reported on the Desert Sands Unified School District
Board meeting, which she and a few Councilmembers attended.
MAYOR EVANS RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEET/NG AT 4:55 P.M.
FOR THE CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE MEET AND GREET EVENT
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEET/NG AT 6.01 P. M.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING
PERMITTED USE TABLES REGARDING FARMING OF FIELD CROPS IN THE
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE; AND OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN
THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE, AND CONFIRM A DETERMINATION
OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT SECTION 15061 (13)(3) REVIEW OF EXEMPTIONS —
GENERAL RULE
Community Services Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed hearing notification radiuses and how that is
determined; the appeal process; and the circumstances under which the use reverts
back to the original permitted use.
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:12 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS: None
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 6:12 p.m.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Franklin
to take up Ordinance No. 523 by title and number only and waive further reading
with the added provision that public notification to residents occur within a 500 -
foot radius of new field crop agricultural uses. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Maysels read the following title of Ordinance No. 523 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2014-1001,
AMENDING TABLES 9-1 AND 9-5 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES
RELATING TO FIELD CROP FARMING IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
ZONE
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Franklin
to introduce Ordinance No. 523 on first reading. Motion passed unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Franklin/Pena to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by City of La Quinta
DN: serialNumber=6fmhzhdhvfjz93cr,
:.c=U5, st=California, l=La Quinta, o=City of
La'Quinta, cn=City of La Quinta
Date: 2015.01.0809:54:44-08'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Attachments: Attachment 1/2015 Assignments
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2015 Assignments
ATTACHMENT 1 to MINUTES OF 12/16/2014
BOARD COMMITTEE COMMISSION
MEETING SCHEDULE
2015 REPRESENTATIVES
Animal Campus Commission
2"d Thursday, bimonthly at 9:30a
Member: John Pena
Alternate: Kristy Franklin
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority*
Annual meeting in July
Member: Kristy Franklin
[in 2015, it is scheduled for July 15]
Alternate: Terry Deerin er
2015:
Chamber of Commerce Workshop/Information
Bimonthly — Councilmembers rotate after 3
1st 6 mos. - Member: Robert Radi
Exchange Committee (1S' appt 12/2/2014)
meetings
2"d 6 mos - Member: Lee Osborne
Members: Pena & Radi
Civic Center Art Purchase Committee
Yearly, during the March art festival
CS Commission Members: 2
[in 2015, the dates are March 5-8]
CVAG Coachella Valley Conservation
"d
2 Thursday of each month at 11a
Member: Mayor Evans
Alternate: Lee Osborne
Commission*
CVAG Energy & Environmental Resources"d
2 Thursday of each month at 12p
Member: Mayor Evans
Alternate: Lee Osborne
Committee*
Member: Mayor Evans
CVAG Executive Committee*
Last Monday of each month at 4:30p
Alternate: Kristy Franklin
Member: Lee Osborne
CVAG Public Safety Committee*
2"d Monday of each month at 9a
Alternate: John Pena
Member: Robert Radi
CVAG Transportation Committee*
1st Monday of each month at 9:30a
Alternate: John Pena
Member: Lee Osborne
CVAG Homelessness Committee*
3rd Wednesday of each month at 10a
Alternate: Robert Radi
Member: Robert Radi
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
3`d Wednesday of each month at 8a
Alternate: Mayor Evans
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy*
2nd Monday, every other month at 3p
Member: Kristy Franklin
Alternate: John Pena
Community Service Grant Review Committee
Twice a year: February and September TFebruaryMembers:
Osborne/Radi
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September Members: Franklin/ Pena
Coachella Valley Water District Policy
Committee
Desert Classic Charities Fund Distribution
Annual meeting [date TBD]
Member: Mayor Evans
Committee (appointed 12/2/2014)
Alternate: Kristy Franklin
Desert Sands Unified School District
Three to four meetings per school year
Members: Osborne & Franklin
2x2 Committee [established 6/2013]
Alternate: None
Economic Development Subcommittee
Members: Franklin & Osborne
[established 5/20/2014]
Alternate: Pena
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors
3`d Friday of Jan, March, May, June, Sept, Nov
Member: Mayor Evans
Alternate: Robert Radi
Bureau*
at 8a
Member: Lee Osborne (exp. Dec 2018)
1St Monday of each month at 6p
Member: citizen rep Mark Weber (exp.
IID Energy Consumers' Advisory Committee
Dec 2016)
Alternate: Robert Radi
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Authority*
One meeting per quarter — afternoon meeting
Member: Kristy Franklin
Alternate: John Pena
[in 2015 meetings are 1/14, 5/15, 7/15, 10/14]
League of California Cities — Delegate for
Annual conference & General Assembly
Member: Mayor Evans
Alternate: Robert Radi
annual conference
[in 2015, it is scheduled for Sept 30 to Oct 2]
Riverside County Transportation Commission*
2nd Wednesday of each month at 9a
Member: Robert Radi
[one rep appointed by every city]
Alternate: John Pena
So. Calif. Association of Governments
Annual Regional Conference & General
Delegate: Mayor Evans
Assembly (in 2015, it is scheduled for May 7 & 8)
Alternate: Robert Radi
Sunline Transit Agency*
4th Wednesday of each month at 12p
Member: Kristy Franklin
(in 2015, no meetings in August or November)
Alternate: Robert Radi
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