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2018 05 15 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Evans. PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Mayor Evans requested to move Departmental Report Item No. 2 - "City Attorney Recommendation for Remand and New Public Hearing at Planning Commission" to be heard first during the open session portion of the meeting. Councilmember Radi requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 7 for a separate vote. City Manager Spevacek requested to make an announcement under the Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section of the agenda. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 111 EAST OF DUNE PALMS (APN 600-020-053) CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTY: SUNRIDGE HOTEL GROUP UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT AND/OR DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CHRIS ESCOBEDO, COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR; AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: LA QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1) COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:02 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. REPORT ON ACTIONS) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act). PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 2. moved up to be heard first on the agenda by Mayor Evans >>> CITY ATTORNEY — RECOMMENDATION FOR REMAND AND NEW PUBLIC HEARING AT PLANNING COMMISSION City Attorney Ihrke presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerks' Office, regarding the Pavilion Palms commercial project proposing to develop 125,000 square -foot shopping center with three drive -through buildings and a 63,000 square - foot supermarket with associated fuel center, and mitigated negative declaration (Project Nos: Specific Plan Amendment 2017-0002, Tentative Parcel Map 2017-0003, Site Development Permit 2017-0009, and Environmental Assessment 2017-0006), submitted by applicant Lundin Development Company, located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 50. Mr. Ihrke said the Planning Commission considered the item on May 8, 2018, and unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council approval of the project. Under state and city laws this action was merely a recommendation and no final decision on any entitlement was made. Instead of proceeding with a public hearing before the City Council on the project, the City Attorney's Office recommended to place this item on the June 5, 2018, Council agenda for the limited purpose of City Council action to remand the project back to the Planning Commission. Although Planning Commissioner Wright had no direct contact with the applicant on this project prior to it going before the Planning Commission and appeared to have no financial income tied to the project as he did not receive compensation from the East Valley Coalition, in an abundance of caution, the City Attorney's Office recommended a remand of the project back to the Planning Commission and advised Commissioner Wright to recuse himself, to ensure the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 applicant was provided a fair and impartial hearing at every stage of the City's process. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mrs. Sharron Cantarini, La Quinta - said she would like to donate her allotted speaker time to her husband, Mr. Gerald Cantorini. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Gerald Cantarini, La Quinta - said he would refrain from commenting on the Pavilion Palms commercial project until the next Council meeting on June 5, 2018. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mrs. Leila Namvar, La Quinta - said a member of the La Quinta Planning Commission failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest with regards to the proposed Pavilion Palms commercial project; spoke in opposition of the project; and said it was inconsistent with the La Quinta General Plan. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mrs. Sharree Blakeley, La Quinta - expressed her disappointment with Planning Commissioner Quill's comments to the residents in attendance of the May 8, 2018, Planning Commission meeting as she perceived them as "disrespectful and disdainful;" and expressed concerns about a letter regarding Albertson's being a part of the Pavilion Palms commercial project, dated January 12, 2017, authored by Albertson's representative, and addressed to the City of La Quinta, which is on file in the Planning Division. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Richard Gilman, La Quinta - said he did not wish to speak at this time. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Steve Cenicola, La Quinta - thanked the Council for welcoming public comments regarding the Pavilion Palms commercial project, and for quickly responding to public inquiries; and spoke in opposition of the project primarily because the site was not large enough to support the proposed project, it did not meet height requirements, there was no proven need for a gas station at that location, and the developer's dubious reputation based on projects developed in the cities of Indio and Coachella. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Tom Maydew, La Quinta - spoke in opposition of the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the adverse effects associated with operating a gas station and a convenience store in such close proximity to surrounding residential developments. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Ken Hulbert, La Quinta, and HOA President for Palmilla residential development - spoke in opposition of the Pavilion Palms commercial project due to the number of existing vacant commercial properties in the city, the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 developer's dubious reputation, and the adverse effects associated with this type of operations. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Philip Spencer, La Quinta - said he and his wife retired in La Quinta a year ago because of its beauty, weather, safety, and quality of life; spoke about his professional career in development; and expressed concerns about the Pavilion Palms commercial project because it did not measure up to La Quinta's development standard. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Tim Moore, La Quinta - thanked the Council for their responsiveness to public inquiries and comments; said he provided comments in opposition of the proposed Pavilion Palms commercial project at the May 8, 2018, Planning Commission meeting; and spoke in opposition of the project due to the number of existing vacant commercial properties in the city, the short commute to the Highway 111 commercial corridor which offered the same conveniences, the developer's dubious reputation, and because the project did not uphold the City's planning mission and core values of "preservation and revitalization of existing neighborhoods." PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Michael Harrington, Rancho Mirage - said it was important that members of the Planning Commission follow an established code of ethics and transparency to avoid the appearance of impropriety. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. DESERT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT/FOUNDATION - PROPOSED EXPANSION PRESENTATION BY BOARD PRESIDENT LES ZENDEL Board President Les Zendle, MD, presented an overview of Desert Healthcare District/Foundation's mission, vision, and history; strategic plan, including homelessness, primary care and behavioral health access, healthy eating and active living, quality, safety, accountability, and transparency; public engagement; and the proposed annexation/expansion process and funding. 2. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY'S TEEN COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) PROGRAM Mayor Evans presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the La Quinta High School for its participation in the City's Teen CERT Program for disaster preparedness and first response. The certificate was accepted by President Dr. Rudy Wilson, Medical Health Academy Teacher/Coordinator Kathy Pederson, and CERT Program graduate Daisy Hendricks. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 3. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY MANAGER SPEVACEK City Manager Spevacek announced that Deputy City Clerk Radeva was appointed Acting City Clerk effective May 14, 2018. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES DATED MAY 1, 2018 2. RECEIVE AND FILE THIRD QUARTER 2017/18 TREASURY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2O18 3. ACCEPT ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LA QUINTA RESORT AND SPA (PARCEL MAP NO. 29724) LOCATED ON AVENIDA OBREGON, SOUTH OF AVENIDA FERNANDO 4. ADOPT RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE PLACE COLLECTION COSTS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES AT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON TAX ROLLS [RESOLUTION NO.2018-0211 5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT TO ATTEND THE AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ANNUAL CONVENTION IN DENVER, COLORADO, JUNE 13-17, 2018 6. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED APRIL 27 AND MAY 42 2018 7. pulled for separate vote by Councilmember Radi >>> ACCEPT CITY HALL MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 78495 CALLE TAMPICO (PROJECT NO. 2017-03) 8. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 6 and 8 as recommended, with Item No. 4 adopting Resolution No. 2018-021. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Radi noted he would cast a "naye" vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 7 due to the inadequate qualifications of the contractors the City was required to hire based solely on lowest bid amount without any regard for quality of performance. He commended staff for their expertise, commitment, and efforts to maintain quality and mitigate the challenges associated with training unqualified contractors. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 7 as recommended. Motion passed: ayes 3, noes 2 (Fitzpatrick & Radi); abstain 0. BUSINESS SESSION 1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 INVESTMENT POLICY [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-0221 Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council commended staff and the Financial Advisory Commission for providing such quality policy and for their expertise, efforts, and commitment. Council discussion followed regarding "Professional Managed Account(s) subsection of Section 10 [page 130 of the agenda packet], the specific criteria identified in the policy to select a professional portfolio management/investment management firm, potential costs associated with acquiring such services, and giving the City the ability to take advantage of such services if it was beneficial to do so; the City's existing investments' monitoring and management process and use of outside broker services; the City's ability to impose investment restrictions, maintain complete oversight, and affirm potential investments recommended by a professionally managed firm through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process; the City's investments are currently managed 100% in house; staffs involvement in monitoring the market and being hands-on regarding all City investment decisions would remain unchanged; the policy's language removal was only to eliminate redundancies and any edits followed the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission's recommendations released in the annual Local Agency Investment Guidelines as well as state code; establishing a standardized amount, more restrictive than state code, to maximize the City's total liability to any one single government agency; and conforming to state code regulations regarding maximum allowed 30% of corporate notes face value with "AA" rating or better. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to adopt Resolution No. 2018-022 as recommended: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND RESERVES POLICY [RESOLUTION NO.2018-0231 Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed that the proposed financial changes would not affect the City's financial decisions and merely strategically reallocates the funds into different categories; the ability to amend this policy at any time to better serve the needs of the City; the clarity of the policy, which sets goals, objectives, and a sound strategy; the benefits of having an Economic Emergency Reserve fund to help manage potential economic downturn and relevant parameters providing guidance to future Council when these funds should be utilized; the importance of being fiscally conservative and value -driven; and the need to maintain an $8 million dollar reserve in the Unassigned Fund Balance to give the City an ability to deal with any unperceived challenges. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to adopt Resolution No. 2018-023 as recommended: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND RESERVES POLICY Motion passed unanimously. 3. APPROVE SILVERROCK RESORT 2018/19 ANNUAL PLAN Facilities Director Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council commended staff for the unique, well thought-out methodology used to project Cost of Goods Sold (Merchandise at 55% and Food & Beverage at 33%); discussed the proven benefits of the existing marketing campaign as golf rounds have increased over the last year; requested metrics outlining some tangible benefits of the marketing campaign; and maintaining the Ahmanson Ranch house operational during the pending construction. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta - said he submitted a letter of support on May 11, 2018, which is on file in the Clerk's Office, and expressed his support of Business Session Item Nos. 3 and 4. He commended the City and Landmark Golf Management LLP for their efforts and commitment to maintain and improve the Silverrock Resort as the high quality golf experience it was. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to approve SilverRock Resort 2018/19 annual plan as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 4. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK GOLF MANAGEMENT LLP FOR SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Council waived presentation of the staff report. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta - please reference public comments provided under Business Session Item No. 3 above. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to approve the first amendment to Golf Course Management Agreement with Landmark Golf for SilverRock golf course management services for a one-year term; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES City Engineer McKinney presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to approve a one-year agreement for contract services with NAI Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $487,455, for project management and contract administrative support services; and authorize City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously. 6. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS City Manager Spevacek presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed the procedures under the JPA for announcing and counting proxy votes and the tribe's legal immunity as sovereign nations against other CVAG members. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to approve the Third Amendment and Restatement of the Joint Powers Agreement of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS PROPOSED NON -BEDROOM CONVERSION LIMITATIONS AND TITLE 9 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE FOR TITLE 3.25 Planning Manager Perez presented the information on Title 9 contained in the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed existing restriction related to guesthome rentals; bedroom definition; maximum bedroom coverage within existing single-family dwellings; additional garage space requirement when added bedrooms result in four or more bedrooms; the tiers for maximum number of bedrooms based on livable square feet; and methods of appeal for provisions in the code. Council directed staff to change the fourth tier range of livable square feet to "Greater Than 5,000 for bedroom maximum number of 8;" allow for maximum bedroom coverage of 40%; move forward with the additional garage space requirement when added bedrooms result in four or more bedrooms; and move forward with limiting guesthouses to a maximum of two bedrooms and eliminate deed restriction requirements that prohibit rental of guesthouses. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog, La Quinta - expressed concerns about the challenges that come with having short-term vacation rentals (STVR) for the permanent residents; asked Council not only to protect the neighborhoods, but to also revitalize them; shared her experience with challenges associated with STVR on -street parking; and recommended implementing a web -based system that would allow staff to register and monitor rental vehicles. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lynne Daniels, La Quinta - spoke in support of STVR, and shared the pre-screening process of renters she practices when renting out her STVR property. PUBLIC SPEAKER: David Dannel, La Quinta - said he recently purchased his second home in La Quinta; he was learning the rules regarding STVR as he planned to rent his home part time; spoke in support of STVR; and shared his experience with challenges associated with both permitted and unpermitted STVR on -street parking. Management Analyst Sanchez, Vacation Rental/License Assistant Mendoza, Code Compliance Supervisor Meredith, and Code Compliance Officer Escatel presented information on Title 3 contained in the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussion followed regarding pros and cons of limiting the issuance of STVR permits in a given area and potential compliance challenges; the three strikes violation; STVR permit suspension and revocation processes; allowed number of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 occupants per bedroom daytime and nighttime; imposing parking restrictions on public streets for STVR occupants; the City's ability to adopt parking restrictions, particularly overnight parking regulations on public streets; RV parking, STVR related fines; security; issuing STVR permits only to property owners; notification requirements; providing an evacuation plan diagram; Council expressed support of the following proposed revisions to Title 3.25: • May limit STVR permits in a given area • Limit STVR occupancy to two per bedroom - both daytime and nighttime • STVR's shall not advertise or occupy more than six bedrooms - dwellings that exceed 5,000 square feet may apply for up to two additional bedrooms • Code Compliance will bill for inspections • Parking for STVR will be limited to onsite and two additional spots in the street • Prohibit rental of casita/guesthouse or main dwelling to two separate parties • Fines will be increased from $500 to $5,000 (current scale is $100 to $500) • Section 3.25.070 G - add language "or attempted notification" • Section 3.25.060 - add language to establish the number of bedrooms that may be advertised • Property owner must be the permit holder • The permit application must list the hosting platform on which the units will be advertised • No accessory structures such as tents, trailers or other mobile units may be used for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 7:27 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:50 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Council expressed support of the following proposed revisions to Title 3.25: • An evacuation map and list of procedures shall be placed within the property - staff would look into applicable OSHA regulations and would include it as long as it is not onerous • Three strikes violation STVR program • Owner's signature is required on all application forms and disclaimers. Require a signed document for any request to record change including opting out form • If NSF check is pending, STVR permits are not to be issued • STVR application will be processed as quickly as possible, but could take up to three weeks CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 Council did not express support of the following proposed revisions to Title 3.25: • New STVR applicants will notify neighbors within 500 feet • Properties with six or more bedrooms that exceed the number of allowable occupants that are hosting a special event must employ a license security company available 24/7 to respond to complaints - follow restrictions identified in Special Events permits • Restriction on Special Events permits - limit permits per year Council directed staff to bring back Title 9 revisions as a public hearing ordinance amendment at the June 5, 2018, meeting, and to bring back Title 3.25 revisions in a more complete format as a second study session at the June 19, 2018, meeting. STUDY SESSION - Continued 2. FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 PRELIMINARY PROPOSED BUDGET Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed potential types of projects that could be funded by the Library and Museum Fund. Council would provide their individual comments to staff regarding funding the external proposals presented at the May 1, 2018, Study Session budget discussion. Staff noted that going forward Finance will be providing quarterly budget updates and that Measure A balances will be adjusted to match the CIP budget. PUBLIC HEARINGS - After 5:00 P.M. 1. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 570 EXTENDING FOR 120 DAYS THE MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY LAND USE ENTITLEMENT, INCLUDING SUBDIVISIONS, USE PERMITS, VARIANCES, BUILDING PERMITS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE ENTITLEMENT, FOR ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS BY CONVERTING NON -BEDROOM SPACES AND AREAS INTO BEDROOMS IN SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15060(c)(2) AND 15061(b)(3) UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:08 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKER: None MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:08 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 City Attorney Ihrke noted the following amendments and clarifying language to the proposed urgency ordinance: 1) Page 398 - reference Ordinance No. 569, extending the initial moratorium enacted by Ordinance No. 566, under the last WHEREAS section. 2) Page 406 - reference Ordinance No. 569, extending the initial moratorium enacted by Ordinance No. 566, under SECTION 2-A. 3) Page 407 - SECTION 2-E shall be amended to read: "The extension of the moratorium in this ordinance is extended in accordance with Government Code Section 65858." 4) Page 1 - eliminate the second repetition of the following phrase from the ordinance title: "pursuant to Government Code Section 65858." MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to make a finding, included in Ordinance No. 570, that adopting this ordinance is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) - Review of Exemptions - General Rule, as amended. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to take up Ordinance No. 570 by title and number only and waive further reading, as amended. Motion passed unanimously. Acting City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 570 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, EXTENDING FOR A SECOND TIME FOR 120 DAYS THE MORATORIUM, ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY LAND USE ENTITLEMENT, INCLUDING SUBDIVISIONS, USE PERMITS, VARIANCES, BUILDING PERMITS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE ENTITLEMENT, FOR ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS BY CONVERTING NON -BEDROOM SPACES AND AREAS INTO BEDROOMS IN SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to adopt immediately, as an Urgency Interim Ordinance, Ordinance No. 570, as amended. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 THROUGH 2O22/23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) [RESOLUTION NO.2018-0241 City Engineer McKinney presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Engineering Consultant Nikerson said the California Department of Transportation recently approved the City's funding for the design construction phase of the Avenue 50 Bridge project spanning the evacuation channel and work would begin shortly. Council discussed the cost for the Cove Restrooms project; the Jefferson Street Sidewalk project was already approved as part of a previous CIP and the City secured grant funding; and Council was pleased that the roundabout project at the Jefferson Street and Avenue 53 intersection was moving forward quickly as it was important not only for the Silverrock Resort, but also for the Silverrock Event Site project currently under discussion. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:22 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKER: None MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:22 P.M. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to adopt Resolution No. 2018-024 as recommended: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 THROUGH 2O22/2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Motion passed unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - Continued All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office. City Manager Spevacek said the City was on schedule to close escrow for the former Lumber Yard building located at 77895 Avenida Montezuma which was being funded by the Museum and Library fund. City Manager Spevacek said that City was in the process of finalizing the acquisition of the property located at 78150 Avenida La Fonda from Frontier Communications. City Attorney Ihrke presented his staff report at the beginning of the open session of this meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 13 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Councilmember Radi asked staff to schedule the Desert Healthcare District's expansion as a business session item for Council consideration at a future meeting to adopt a resolution of support. Councilmember Pena congratulated Councilmember Sanchez on his appointment to serve on the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission. Councilmember Pena commended staff for their efforts on putting together the La Quinta Museum's 10th anniversary celebration, which had a great turn out. Council discussed that the Jacqueline Cochran Air Show held annually was moved from the month of November to May to mitigate loss of business. Mayor Evans commended staff organizing the City's very first Tacos & Tequila event in Old Town La Quinta, which was very well attended. Mayor Evans said the Veterans dedication ceremony would be held at Lake Cahuilla on Friday, May 25, 2018. Mayor Evans attended the Agua Caliente Cultural Center ground -breaking ceremony in Palm Springs; the Women's Leaders Foundation scholarship award brunch and three graduating La Quinta High School students received scholarships; and the United Way Gala. Mayor Evans was excited about Street Food Cinema event coming soon over Memorial Day weekend. Councilmember Pena said he will be attending the Dr. Carreon Foundation scholarship dinner event on Friday, May 25, 2018, and he won't be able to attend the Veterans dedication ceremony at Lake Cahuilla; he was pleased that the foundation would award 25 scholarships this year. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2018, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organizations' meetings: • CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION • CVAG ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE • CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU • LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DELEGATE • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 14 of 15 MAY 15, 2018 La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organizations' meetings: • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) • SILVERROCK EVENT SITE AD HOC COMMITTEE La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Pena reported on his participation in the following organization meeting: • LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES — PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation in the following organization meeting: • CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organizations' meetings: • ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION • IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 8:44 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, V MONIKA RADEVA, Acting City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 15 of 15 MAY 15, 2018