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2018 07 03 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 3, 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 • City Manager Spevacek said Riverside County Sherriff Department Police Chief Reynolds will introduce Assistant Police Chief Lieutenant Michael Tapp under the Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section of the agenda. • Mayor Evans said she will announce the Nine Cities Challenge Blood Drive under the Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section of the agenda. • Mayor Evans said the Housing Authority meeting will be held immediately after the Pledge of Allegiance section of the Council agenda. Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION 1. 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 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- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 062; 777-490-004; 777-490-006; 777-490-007; 777-490-012 AND 777-490- 014 CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTIES: ROBERT S. GREEN, SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 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 ACTION(S) 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 Councilmember Radi led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AT 4:02 P.M. TO CONVENE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:21 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTALION CHIEF DAVID LACLAIR RETIREMENT CEREMONY Mayor Evans and Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Riverside County Fire Department Battalion Chief David LaClair in appreciation of his years of service. 2. RECOGNITION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERRIFF'S DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF LIEUTENANT MICHAEL MANNING Mayor Evans, Councilmembers, and Riverside County Sherriff's Department Police Chief Reynolds presented Assistant Police Chief Lieutenant Manning with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 3. INTRODUCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERRIFF'S DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF LIEUTENANT MICHAEL TAPP Riverside County Sherriff Department Police Chief Reynolds introduced Assistant Police Chief Lieutenant Tapp who provided a brief overview of his experience and qualifications. 4. NINE CITIES CHALLENGE BLOOD DRIVE Mayor Evans announced the Nine Cities Challenge Blood Drive, which will be held in La Quinta on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the La Quinta Wellness Center located at 78450 Avenida La Fonda. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES DATED JUNE 5, 2018 2. APPROVE MINUTES DATED JUNE 19, 2018 3. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ACTING CITY CLERK TO ATTEND THE MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK ACADEMY FACILITATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS IN POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUGUST 22-24, 2018 4. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JUNE 12 AND 22, 2018 5. EXCUSE ABSENCES FOR COMMISSIONER MCCUNE FROM THE JUNE 122 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AND COMMISSIONER WRIGHT FROM THE JUNE 26, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 6. APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FOR WATER PIPELINES WITHIN SILVERROCK, ASSOCIATED WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IRRIGATION LATERAL 120.8 REPLACEMENT PROJECT 7. AWARD CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC. FOR THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS BETWEEN HIGHWAY 111 AND AVENUE 50 (PROJECT NO. PMP 2017-27) 8. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE FINAL ENGINEERING AND COORDINATION SERVICES FOR THE SILVERROCK EVENT SITE (PROJECT NO. 2016-08) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 9. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CONVERGEONE, INC FOR 2018/19 MANAGED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 10. APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CANON COPIERS TO PROVIDE DIGITAL COPIERS, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPLIES MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION N�1IZk94.101ATi%1►117_1]Z9]1►k9:7*11974►kI&IN11OX4I V981918181&*3[a]ZM Acting City Clerk Radeva presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Acting City Clerk Radeva held a random drawing resulting in the following interview order: 1) Community Services Commission 2) Financial Advisory Commission Mayor Evans thanked all applicants for their willingness to serve the City, and explained the process the Council follows in conducting interviews and appointing members. 1) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (OPEN:1 TWO-YEAR TERM) The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their qualifications: • Sharrell Blakeley • Richard Bozek Results of the ballot vote: Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Sharrell Blakeley Councilmember Pena - Sharrell Blakeley Councilmember Radi - Sharrell Blakeley Councilmember Sanchez - Sharrell Blakeley Mayor Evans - Sharrell Blakeley MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to appoint Sharrell Blakeley to the Community Services Commission for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2020. Motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 2) FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (OPEN:1 FULL THREE-YEAR TERM) The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their qualifications: • George Batavick • Cory Hunter • Robert Leidner Results of the ballot vote: Councilmember Fitzpatrick - George Batavick Councilmember Pena - George Batavick Councilmember Radi - George Batavick Councilmember Sanchez - George Batavick Mayor Evans - George Batavick MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to appoint George Batavick to the Financial Advisory Commission for a full three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RE -INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AND ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS (STVR) [ORDINANCE NO.572] Code Compliance Supervisor Meredith, Code Compliance Officer Escatel, and Management Specialist Mendoza presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed the increase of STVR compliance cases since last year; the occupancy range; parking restrictions; the need to have regulations in place that can be enforced if needed; ability to impose restrictions on the total number of STVR licenses allowed within a geographical area based on criteria set via a resolution; the third violation within a year would trigger immediate STVR permit suspension; dealing with profane language; process to bring non -compliant STVR properties into compliance; ensuring a process is in place allowing the property owner to authorize the management company to apply for STVR and business license permit; and consideration of one -month STVR permit. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to take up Ordinance No. 572 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed unanimously. Acting City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 572 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.25 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 572 to amend Chapter 3.25 of the La Quinta Municipal Code relating to short term vacation rentals. Motion passed unanimously. 3. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH HERMANN DESIGN GROUP FOR DESIGN OF THE SILVERROCK EVENT SITE (PROJECT NO. 201608) Facilities Director Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to approve a Contract Services Agreement with Hermann Design Group for the SilverRock Event Site design, and authorize City Manager to execute the Agreement. Motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND THE CITY OF INDIO FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND CANAL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG MADISON STREET FROM AVENUE 50 TO AVENUE 52 City Engineer McKinney presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Council discussed the cost increases for this project since the original agreement was executed in 2009, including increased costs for the right-of-way acquisition, IID pole relocation, drainage improvements, CVWD/BOR canal improvements, and utilities undergrounding. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Agreement between the Cities of La Quinta and Indio for the design and construction of the Coachella Canal at Madison Street and Avenue 50 with the condition that the costs associated with the utility undergrounding ($600,000) be removed from the amendment, and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment. Motion passed unanimously. 5. APPROVE REDUCTION OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO ONE PER MONTH DURING AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2018 BY CANCELLING REGULAR MEETINGS OF AUGUST 21 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. City Attorney Ihrke said should a pressing situation or matter require Council direction or action before the next regular meeting, a special meeting would be called to order with a 24-hour notice. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to approve the reduction of regular City Council meeting to one per month during August and September 2018 by cancelling the regular meetings of August 21 and September 4, 2018. Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION - None MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:41 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 5:46 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT PUBLIC HEARINGS - After 5:00 P.M. 1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT 2017-0009, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2017-0001, ZONE CHANGE 2017-0001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2017-0007 (TPM 37359), SPECIFIC PLAN 2017-0003, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2017-0012, AND INTRODUCE AT FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING MAP FOR ZONE CHANGE 2017-0001 FROM REGIONAL COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 600-340-049, 600-340-050, 600- 340-051, AND 600-340-052; PROJECT: CENTRE AT LA QUINTA; LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AUTO CENTER DRIVE AND LA QUINTA DRIVE [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-038; ORDINANCE NO. 5731 Consulting Planner Criste presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. James O'Malley, Vice President, with Shopoff Realty Investments - gave a brief presentation of the project; walkability and accessibility to surrounding commercial centers; the three separate architectural programs being proposed; community amenities and recreational center; design features; floorplans; roof designs; garage space; color palette; and "will serve" letter from IID. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:09 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKER: None. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:09 P.M. Council commended the applicant on the quality of the project and for working with Staff to ensure the project met City standards and requirements. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Wit Soholt, Senior Vice President with Kosmonth Companies Real Estate - answered Council's questions regarding the fiscal impact analysis of the project, including the residential and commercial components; maintaining existing CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 police services with the increase of population from this project; estimated number of occupants per unit; potential use of some units as short-term vacation rentals; impact of construction; projected revenues to the City from the project; and price per square foot. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to adopt Resolution No. 2018-038 as recommended: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2017-0009, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2017-0001, ZONE CHANGE 2017-0001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2017-0007 (TPM 37359), SPECIFIC PLAN 2017-0003, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2017-0012 FOR THE CENTRE AT LA QUINTA, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AUTO CENTER DRIVE AND LA QUINTA DRIVE Motion passed unanimously. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to make a finding, included in Ordinance No. 573, 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. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Rad to take up Ordinance No. 573 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed unanimously. Acting City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 573 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 600-340-049, 600-340-050, 600-340-051 and 600-340-052 (CENTRE AT LA QUINTA) MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to Council commended Staff for the high -quality design guideline prepared. 2. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.50.090 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINE IORDINANCE NO.574J Assistant Planner Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:33 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKER: None. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:33 P.M. Council recommended that Staff add the City's website on the back cover of the design guidelines booklet; use the "La Quinta - California" logo; and incorporate language referencing sustainable design. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to make a finding, included in Ordinance No. 574, that adopting this ordinance is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) - Review of Exemptions - General Rule. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to take up Ordinance No. 574 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed unanimously. Acting City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 574 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9.50.090 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 574 as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office. 1. SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY City Manager Spevacek presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office, explaining that the City's traffic signal cameras were being used merely to trigger the signal control system and not as surveillance cameras; and photographs of vehicles and pedestrians appear as "blobs." Councilmember Radi said Mr. Sewell who provided comments on surveillance technology under Public Comment on Matters Not on the Agenda at the June 19, 2018, meeting, was provided this information and will be touring the City's Traffic Engineering Division on July 10, 2018. MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS Mayor Evans reported on Council's attendance at the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce 2018 Business Awards, Silent Auction and Installation Dinner on June 26, 2018, at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 10 JULY 3, 2018 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2018, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organizations' meetings: • CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Pena reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • EAST VALLEY COALITION La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organization's meeting: • IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council reached a consensus for the Mayor to issue a letter of support on behalf of the City Council to the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors supporting their approval of an ordinance from Supervisor V. Manual Perez that would require the Imperial Irrigation District to offer net metering in unincorporated parts of the eastern Coachella Valley, including Bermuda Dunes, Mecca, Thermal, and Thousand Palms. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/ Pena to adjourn at 6:48 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, s MONIKA RADEVA, Acting City Clerk City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 of 10 JULY 3, 2018