2018 08 07 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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, City Manager Spevacek, and City Attorney Ihrke requested the
following changes to the agenda:
• Introduce new City Clerk Monika Radeva under Announcements,
Presentations, and Written Communications portion of the meeting;
• Consent Calendar Item No. 1 - pulled for modification and separate vote;
• Consent Calendar Item No. 8 - provide comments related to Financial
Advisory Commission (FAC) approval of the item;
• Consent Calendar Item No. 9 - provide comments related to FAC
approval of the item;
• Consent Calendar Item No. 15 - pull from the Consent Calendar and
move to Business Session Item No. 2 to clarify the payment schedule for
the three agreements with HR Green Pacific, Interwest Consulting, and
EsGil Corporation for on -call building code plan review and inspection
services;
• Consent Calendar Item No. 16 - pull to modify the schedule of
compensation regarding rate adjustments based on Consumer Price
Index included in the agreement with Willdan Engineering, Inc. for
contract traffic engineering services, and for separate vote;
• Public Hearing Items will be taken in the following order, per the agenda
packet:
✓ Public Hearing Item No. 1 - Update the City's User and Regulatory
Master Fee Schedule;
✓ Public Hearing Item No. 2 - Update the City's Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee; and
• City Manager Department Report - City Manager Spevacek will provide
an update on local regulations regarding electricity net -energy metering.
Council concurred.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. 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
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK 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: 05 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
required reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Doriel Wyler, Community Services Commissioner, La
Quinta - said she received inquiries from residents about the recently installed
charging stations for electric vehicles.
Mayor Evans explained that this was in line with the City's efforts to reduce air
pollution; the charging stations were a contribution from Tesla, and funds
specifically allocated for such efforts under the City's South Coast Air Quality
Fund were used for the installation; currently the City is responsible for the
electricity and maintenance of the stations, and thus, they were installed on
City -owned properties - City Hall parking lot, Wellness Center, and the Village
parking lot located west of Avenida Bermudas. City Manager Spevacek said
the parking stall locations were selected to ensure accessibility and regulatory
compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Jessica Munoz, Executive Director - Riverside County for
Voices for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) program for
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Riverside County - said CASAs are special volunteers appointed by juvenile
court judges who advocate for the best interest of children who have been
removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect; the Riverside County
CASA program was discontinued in 2014; Voices for Children was approached
by the Judicial Council and the local bench to expand its CASA program from
San Diego to include Riverside County as well; currently the CASA program
services 356 children, and has 150-200 children on a waiting list;
approximately 25% of the children are from the Coachella Valley; CASA
trainings are offered in the Coachella Valley twice a year, upcoming trainings
are scheduled for September 2018 and March 2019. Ms. Munoz said it was
important for the organization to establish connections with local, public, and
private agencies in the communities it serves and to cultivate relationships
necessary to make the investments necessary to continue and expand the
program. She commended the many La Quinta resident -volunteers who have
been eager to work with Voices for Children.
Council requested information on CASA trainings offered by Voices for Children
in the Coachella Valley.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Ms. Toni DeAztlan, La Quinta - said in March 2018 she
purchased a home in La Quinta on Madison Street, directly across from the polo
grounds; is happy to see the street widening and pedestrian sidewalk
improvements along Madison Street; said there would be increase of traffic and
pedestrian activity along the street due to the improvements and expressed
concerns about the safety and security of her property; and asked the City's
cooperation in regulating noise levels and securing her property during the
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival.
Mayor Evans thanked Ms. DeAztlan for sharing her concerns, said Staff will
reach out to her for further discussion and will work together as a team to
address her concerns.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION HONORING LA QUINTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
VOLUNTEER GENE SALUTE
Mayor Evans, Councilmembers, Riverside County Sherriff Department Police
Chief Misty Reynolds, and former La Quinta Assistant Police Chief Lieutenant
Dave Walton presented La Quinta Police Department Volunteer Gene Salute
with a proclamation in appreciation for his public service.
2. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
ACHIEVEMENT
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Mayor Evans and Councilmembers commended the City's Finance Department
team for their efforts and dedication in serving the City; said the City was
awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for
its comprehensive annual financial report; the City has received this award
consecutively for 21 years; the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form
of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting,
and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government
and its management.
Finance Director Campos introduced the Finance Department team consisting
of Account Technicians Marcus Gant and Derrick Armendariz, Junior
Accountants Krystena Blondell and Sandra Laureano, Financial Services Analyst
Rosemary Hallick, Management Assistant Jessica Delgado, and Senior
Accountant Claudia Martinez; explained the involved and collaborative process
required to compile the CAFR annually; and commended the Finance
Department team for their hard work, dedication, resourcefulness, and
innovation.
3. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER AS EMPLOYMENT
MONTH FOR LA QUINTA IN SUPPORT OF THE 23RD VALLEY -WIDE
EMPLOYMENT EXPO
Mayor Evans and Councilmembers presented Veterans' Representative Clarke
Staehle with a proclamation, who accepted it on behalf of the Employment
Development Department, declaring September as employment month for La
Quinta in support of the 23rd Valley -Wide Employment Expo to be held at
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio on Thursday, September 20, 2018, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mr. Staehle thanked the Council for their continued
support.
Mayor Evans said La Quinta's unemployment rate of 3.5% was the lowest in
the Valley and thanked residents for being workforce contributors in all sectors
in the Valley.
4. INTRODUCE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DELFIN
(DANNY) CASTRO JR. AND CITY CLERK MONIKA RADEVA
City Manager Spevacek introduced City Clerk Monika Radeva who expressed
her gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City and the community; and said
it is a privilege to be a part of Team La Quinta.
City Manager Spevacek introduced Design and Development Director Delfin
(Danny) Castro Jr. who said it is a privilege to serve La Quinta and thanked
Council and Staff for the opportunity to be a part of the La Quinta team.
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COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING
AND RECONVENED THE HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING AT
4: 37 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4: 49 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. pulled by City Manager Spevacek for modification and separate vote > > >
APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2018
2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 575 ON SECOND READING AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
3. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
ATTEND THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING TRAINING IN SACRAMENTO,
CALIFORNIA, AUGUST 21-23, 2018
4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER AND MARKETING MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TO
ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2018
5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL
TECHNICIANS TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL SIGNAL
ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION CLASSES IN ONTARIO,
CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 15-18, 2018
6. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JULY 13 AND 20, 2018
7. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS DATED
MAY 31, 2018
8. comment by Mayor Evans >>> ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
CAPITAL ASSET POLICY [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-042]
9. comment by Mayor Evans >>> APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT WITH THE CALIFORNIA ASSET
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE OFF -SITE
AND ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A THREE LOT SUBDIVISION
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(PARCEL MAP NO. 33954) LOCATED NORTH OF CALLE AMIGO AND
EAST OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-043]
11. APPROVE SIX LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET
MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENTS
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO
PREPARE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S
ESTIMATE FOR THE EISENHOWER DRIVE RETENTION BASIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2015-12B
13. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH MSA CONSULTING, INC. AND NV5, INC. FOR
ON -CALL CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SERVICES
14. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH LANDMARK CONSULTANTS, INC. AND
GEOCON WEST, INC. FOR ON -CALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES
15. pulled by Mayor Evans and moved to Business Session Item No. Z >>>
APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH HR
GREEN PACIFIC, INTERWEST CONSULTING, AND ESGIL
CORPORATION FOR ON -CALL BUILDING CODE PLAN REVIEW AND
INSPECTION SERVICES
16. pulled by Mayor Evans for modification and a separate vote > > >
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CONTRACT SERVICES WITH
WILLDAN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR CONTRACT TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICES
17. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HENSON CONSULTING GROUP FOR
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
18. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A POLICY ESTABLISHING THE
PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR INDIGENT STATUS
DETERMINATION AS IT PERTAINS TO PERSON SEEKING PAYMENT
PLAN OPTION FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS, PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL 503 (LAKEY)
[RESOLUTION NO. 2018-044]
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19. AUTHORIZE CONTRACTING WITH DESERT CONCEPTS FOR UP TO
$100,000 OF WORK FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 WHEN DESERT
CONCEPTS IS THE QUALIFIED AND/OR LOWEST BID
20. AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS' OUR TOWN CREATIVE
PLACEMAKING PROGRAM
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1:
City Attorney Ihrke clarified the verbal announcement made at the July 17,
2018, Council meeting on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 9 - 12, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), regarding salaries, salary schedules,
and compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to the City's executive
employees, as defined by Government Code Section 3511.1(d), that the City
Manager position was approved for a maximum salary of $220,366, however,
the current City Manager's salary is $213,015.36, and would like this
modification to be included in that section of the July 17, 2018, minutes.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Sanchez
to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1 as amended above. Motion passed
unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 16:
City Attorney Ihrke said Willdan Engineering, Inc. has consented to delete the
requirement for rate adjustments based on Consumer Price Index included in
the agreement under the first sentence of the first paragraph on page 4 of
Exhibit B - Schedule of Compensation (page 247 of the agenda packet). He
asked that Council approve the agreement as modified and read the sentence
to be deleted in its entirety from the agreement into the record:
"Valid July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019, thereafter, rates may be raised
once per year to value of change in Consumer Price Index for Los
Angeles/Orange County/Sacramento/San Francisco/San Jose area, but
not more than 5 percent per year. "
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 16 as amended
above. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 2-14 AND 17-20:
Mayor Evans confirmed with Finance Director Campos and noted for the record
that Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8 and 9 approving a Capital Asset Policy and
the establishment of an investment account with the California Asset
Management Program, respectively, were reviewed and recommended for
Council approval by the Financial Advisory Commission as reflected in the
minutes from their June 13, 2018, meeting.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2-14 and 17-20, as
recommended with Item No. 2 adopting Ordinance No. 575; and Item Nos. 8,
10, and 18 adopting Resolution Nos. 2018-042, 2018-043, and 2018-044,
respectively. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
THE ITEMS UNDER BUSINESS SESSION WERE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
2. pulled from Consent Calendar Item No. 15 by Mayor Evans and moved to
Business Session >>> APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES WITH HR GREEN PACIFIC, INTERWEST CONSULTING,
AND ESGIL CORPORATION FOR ON -CALL BUILDING CODE PLAN
REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Building Official James Wiatrak and Management Analyst Mignogna presented
the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the need for on -call contract services to assist Staff when
there are sudden spikes in workload; the total 2018/19 annual budgeted
amount for these services is $324,000; each of the three agreements is being
approved for an amount not to exceed $324,000, merely to give Staff the
flexibility to contract for these services with anyone of the three vendors, but
not to exceed the annual budget; the City's ability to contract retired employees
provided that the 120-day time provision from separation has been met; and
language modifications to clarify the schedule of compensation that payments
will be provided based on work performed and delete reference to monthly
installment payments.
City Attorney Ihrke noted for the record the following language revisions to
Agreements for Contract Services with HR Green Pacific, Interwest Consulting,
and EsGil Corporation for on -call building code plan review and inspection
services.
Pages 127, 159, and 191 of the agenda packet:
Section 2.1 Contract Sum.
Add the following sentence after the first sentence in this section to read:
"Contractor expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Contract Sum
in this Agreement is the annual aggregate total amount covering this
Agreement, that certain Agreement for Contract Services by and
between the City and [insert one other "Contractor"
from one of other agreements], and that certain Agreement for
Contract Services by and between the City and
[insert second other "Contractor" from one of the other agreements],
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of or about even date as this Agreement, such that the Contract Sum
as defined herein is the maximum amount available for services
provided under all three agreements. "
Remainder of Section 2.1 remains the same.
Pages 128, 160, and 192 of the agenda packet:
Section 2.2 Method of Billing and Payment.
Revise the first sentence is this section to read:
"Only after City requests Services to be performed by Contracting Party
pursuant to the Scope of Services and this Agreement in general, for
any month in which Contracting Party seeks to receive payment after
being authorized by City to perform such Services, Contracting Party
shall submit to City no later than the then (10t") working day of such
month, in the form approved by the City's Finance Director, an invoice
for such Services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. "
Remainder of Section 2.2 remains the same.
Pages 144, 176, and 207 of the agenda packet:
Page 1 of Exhibit B - Schedule of Compensation
Strike second sentence, and revise that sentence to read:
"Contractor expressly acknowledges and agrees the Contract Sum in
this Agreement is the annual aggregate total amount covering this
Agreement, that certain Agreement for Contract Services by and
between the City and [insert one other "Contractor"
from one of other agreements], and that certain Agreement for Contract
Services by and between the City and [insert
second other "Contractor" from one of the other agreements], of or
about even date as this Agreement, such that the Contract Sum as
defined herein is the maximum amount available for services provided
under all three agreements. The Contract Sum may be paid to
Contracting Party in an amount identified in Contracting Party's
schedule of compensation attached hereto for work tasks performed
and properly invoiced by Contracting Party in conformance with Section
2.2 of this Agreement. "
Remainder of Exhibit B remains the same.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
approve Agreements for Contract Services with HR Green Pacific, Interwest
Consulting Group, and EsGil Corporation for on -call building code plan review
and inspection services as amended above; and authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreements. Motion passed unanimously.
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1. APPROVE SILVERROCK VENUE SITE MASTER PLAN AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-
0006, INCLUDING SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR APPROXIMATELY 14-ACRE PASSIVE PARK VENUE
WITHIN PLANNING AREA 11 OF THE SILVERROCK SPECIFIC
PLAN; PROJECT: SILVERROCK EVENT SITE; CEQA: CONSISTENT
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2014-1003, NO FURTHER
REVIEW REQUIRED [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-045]
Facilities Director Howlett and Planning Manager Perez presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
City Consultant Chris Hermann, President/CEO of Hermann Design Group gave
a detailed presentation of the SilverRock Venue Site design; plan; amenities,
including art walk - experience, bathroom facilities, walkways, modular event
building, benches, trash receptacles, water feature, event lawn, landscaping
and plant materials, lighting, amphitheater event stage, shade structures, back
wall to platform, terrace walls seating; masterplan budget; additive alternates;
project schedule.
Council discussed the project timeline; ability to adjust the budget if savings
are being realized along the way; the great progress made in a very short
period of time; having to decide on the project budget amount in November
when the plans are finalized; and possible events to be hosted on the site.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to approve the SilverRock Venue Site Master Plan as
recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motions was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to make a finding that the project is consistent with
Environmental Assessment 2014-1003, and no further environmental review is
required. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to adopt Resolution No. 2018-045 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006,
INCLUSIVE OF SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR
AN APPROXIMATELY 14-ACRE PASSIVE PARK VENUE WITHIN PLANNING
AREA 11 OF THE SILVERROCK SPECIFIC PLAN
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - after 5:00 p.m.
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO UPDATE THE CITY'S USER AND
REGULATORY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-046]
City Clerk Radeva and ClearSource Financial Consultant Madsen presented the
staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed how La Quinta fees compare to neighboring cities' fee
schedules and the additional Short -Term Vacation Rental inspection fees would
not affect the permit cost, and would only be applied when necessary to
perform additional property inspections.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:41 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO of Desert Valleys Builders
Association (DVBA) - said the DVBA was very engaged with this fee update and
provided Consultant and Staff with comments that resulted in the change of
the CPI index; a second comment letter dated August 7, 2018, was distributed
to Council and entered into the record, listing concerns about the greater than
CPI increase on the Public Works fees, which the DVBA understands will be
addressed through the City's comprehensive fee study scheduled for 2019;
requested that the City include a detailed cost -fee analysis when proposing
greater than CPI fee increases; and noted that the DVBA just completed the
nine -cities fee study comparison for the Coachella Valley and La Quinta rates
in the middle.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Deborah McGarrey, Public Affairs Manager with Southern
California Gas Company (SCG) - said she was pleased to learn that La Quinta
will be conducting a comprehensive fee study next year; and explained that as
a utility company, SCG passes on any fees to the end -user, due to limited
funding available to invest into infrastructure.
Mayor Evans noted that since 2013 the City has consistently updated its fee
schedule on an annual basis to avoid sudden fee spikes, and conducts a
comprehensive fee analysis every five to seven years. Prior to implementing
this practice, the City's fees had not been updated since 1995.
Mayor Evans noted for the record that the City received a letter of support from
the Building Industry Association of Southern California - Riverside County
Chapter for this item.
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MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:50 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-046 as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A REVISED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE OF
VARIOUS USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INTRODUCE AND ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.33 OF THE
LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF)
[ORDINANCE NO. 576 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2018-047]
Management Analyst Mignogna presented the staff report which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:54 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO with the DVBA - said the DVBA
worked closely with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)
for three years to get to this point; CVAG had not adjusted TUMF for 12 years;
CVAG had to adjust its project list to better align it with available TUMF; and
TUMF continues to exempt low-income housing projects.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:56 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Radi/Fitzpatrick to take up Ordinance No. 576 by title and number only, and
waive further reading.
City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 576 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.33 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE COLLECTION OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEES
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Radi/Fitzpatrick to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 576 amending
Chapter 3.33 of the La Quinta Municipal Code pertaining to the collection of
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees.
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MOTION - A motion was made a seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-047 amending the Transportation Uniform
Mitigation Fee amount as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
MITIGATION FEE AMOUNT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3.33 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
MITIGATION FEE
Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
City Manager Spevacek said at the July 17, 2018, meeting Council directed
Staff to prepare an ordinance on electricity net -metering for Council
consideration; due to pending discussions underway, the ordinance was not
brought forth at today's meeting; IID Government Affairs Specialist Emanuel
Martinez has reached out to the City to meet with Staff and Councilmembers
for further discussions, and Councilmembers Sanchez and Pena have expressed
an interest to participate in these discussions tentatively scheduled for
Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
City Manager Spevacek asked for Council's direction on next steps. Council
reached a consensus to proceed with the meeting and have Councilmembers
Sanchez and Pena represent the Council.
2. CITY ATTORNEY - PROPOSED STATE REGULATION - CANNABIS
DELIVERY IN CITIES
City Attorney Ihrke presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Council reached a consensus and directed the City Attorney to submit
comments to the California Bureau of Cannabis Control in opposition to
proposed section 5416(d), to the extent it has a preemptive effect over the
City's local regulations governing delivery of cannabis, and/or proposed
sections 5001(c)(11) and 5002(c)(28), which would reduce the period to verify
if a licensee has obtained necessary local approvals from 60 to 10 days,
following the League of California Cities template comment letter enclosed as
Attachment 1.
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Council expressed their gratitude to the services the Fire and Police
Departments staff provide to the communities in their efforts to contain the
ongoing California fires and mitigate evacuations and safety issues.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Pena reported on his
participation in the following organization meeting:
• EAST VALLEY COALITION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Pena to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
V �
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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