2018 09 18 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Clerk Radeva requested that the title and motion for Business Session
Item No. 2 be amended to introduce an Ordinance amending Section 6.14.010
and not Chapter 6.14 of the La Quinta Municipal Code pertaining to removal
of liquid waste.
Councilmember Radi said he would like to provide comments on Consent
Calendar Item No. 11.
Councilmember Pena said he will recuse himself from participating in the
discussion on Closed Session Item No. 2 due to a potential conflict of interest
stemming from the proximity of his residence to some of the real properties
under negotiation.
Mayor Evans requested to add two items under Announcements,
Presentations, and Written Communications portion of the agenda:
1. La Quinta's Helen Putnam Award for Leadership and Development
Excellence from the League of California Cities
2. Food in Need of Distribution (FIND) Food Bank presentation
Council concurred.
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-
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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: ROBERTS. GREEN, SILVERROCK
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR
THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT: 770-123-001; 770-020-036; 770-020-003; 770-
020-004; 773-370-003; 773-145-022; AND 773-145-023
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: OTLQ, LLC; JADE PROPERTIES, LLC;
ATTALAH; 50905 BERMUDAS, LLC; LA
QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
UNDER CONSIDERATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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: 04 P. M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4: 03 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported the following:
1. Closed Session Item No. 1 - no actions were taken that require reporting
pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
2. Closed Session Item No. 2:
• Councilmember Pena recused himself from participating in the
discussion on this item due to a potential conflict of interest
stemming from the proximity of his residence to some of the real
properties under negotiation.
• Council authorized Staff to negotiate and execute acquisitions of
right-of-way agreements for the properties identified on the agenda
under this item; and that the agreements will be a public record
after they are executed.
• Council authorized Staff to negotiate and execute right -of -entry
agreements for the properties adjoining the properties identified on
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the agenda under this item; and that the agreements will be a
public record after they are executed.
3. Closed Session Item No. 3 - no actions were taken that require reporting
pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pena said 231 years ago, on September 17, 1787, the
Constitution of the United States was signed, and led the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta - said she is a Trilogy resident;
thanked Council for the opportunity to speak; spoke about the lack of road
and landscaping improvements along Avenue 60 and portion of Madison
Street, and the health and safety concerns posed by the dust spill -over onto
the road; presented a PowerPoint presentation overview of the Trilogy
community's recent actions to bring about a resolution on this matter, and
their communications with Staff and the developer, Mr. Nolan Sparks with the
Drummond Corporation; and asked that specific language be included to
establish a timeline to address the dust, landscaping, roadway, and bike lane
improvements along Avenue 60, before any future approvals are granted.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dale Tyerman, La Quinta - expressed his gratitude to
Council, Staff, and Trilogy residents for their efforts, willingness, and deep
commitment to resolve the Trilogy community's health and safety concerns
due to the lack of road and landscaping improvements along Avenue 60;
presented a PowerPoint presentation overview of the road improvements
timely completed along Avenue 58 and portion of Monroe Street, the
developer's obligations under the terms of the Subdivision Improvement
Agreement; and asked Council to withhold any future approvals until the off -
site improvements along Avenue 60 are completed, to include specific
language to establish a timeline for the completion of the off -site
improvements, to hold the developer accountable, and if unable to compel the
developer to complete the improvements, the Trilogy community requests
that the City take proactive actions to complete the work and seek restitution
from the developer.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mark Johnson, La Quinta - said residents are patiently
waiting for the SilverRock Resort project to proceed; the project covenants
included provisions regarding resident tee times, allowing residents to make
tee time reservations at least a week in advance and to reserve minimum 1/3
of all tee times, that could be put in place before the developer assumes
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responsibility of managing the golf course; and asked Council to direct Staff
to put this provision into motion as soon as possible.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Bob Horn, Founder/President of All Things Are Possible,
Inc. (ATAP), Palm Desert - said approximately 13 years ago he founded the
Red Hot Ballroom program, an after -school program teaching children
ballroom and Latin dances, which is now in all Coachella Valley schools; the
mission of ATAP is to empower disadvantaged youth through academics,
athletics, awareness, and art; ATAP has partnered with Desert Recreation
District to implement 26-week ballroom dancing program, 10-week playing
ukulele program, a three-month music and motion program, and a band and
orchestra program at a La Quinta facility; the Coachella Valley Symphony will
be sponsoring students into the band and orchestra program; there are music
and motion programs for special needs adult groups; and ATAP has applied
for the City's Community Services Grant Program, and asked Council for their
support.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Toni DeAztlan, La Quinta - said she resides at the La Quinta
Polo Estates; addressed Council at the August 7, 2018, meeting; is happy to
see the street widening and pedestrian sidewalk improvements along Madison
Street; expressed concerns about the construction noise and safety of her
property; provided the Cities of La Quinta and Indio with proposals to ensure
the safety and security of her property; and asked that the City provide her
with a Staff contact to discuss and address her concerns.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kristie Beasley, Vice President with the Desert Sands
Educational Foundation (DSEF) - said DSEF works with the Desert Sands
Unified School District (DSUSD) to supplement programs that have been
eliminated or minimized due to the lack of funding; last year, DSEF launched
CAMFest, Children's Art & Music Festival, which is being expanded this year to
also include dance and theater; funds raised are equally distributed within all
schools within the DSUSD; DSEF plans to apply for the City's Community
Services Grant Program, and asked Council for their support.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Fritz Bachli, La Quinta - said he would like to speak on
behalf of the Trilogy community, which is spending millions to mitigate the
dust from the Andalusia development; the City is responsible for enforcing La
Quinta Municipal Code Section 6.16.020 regarding Fugitive Dust Control (PM
10); expressed concerns about the dust emissions from Andalusia; and asked
Staff to look into this issue and determine whether Andalusia is compliant with
the City's established PM 10 requirements.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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1. LA QUINTA'S HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP AND
DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Mayor Evans said the City of La Quinta was recognized by the League of California
Cities for its engaged and proactive employee development programs and trainings
and was awarded the 2018 Helen Putnam Award for Leadership and Development
Excellence.
2. FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION (FIND) FOOD BANK
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Debbie Espinosa, President and CEO of FIND Food Bank - said it is
FIND's 35t" anniversary this year; it was established to feed hungry children, seniors,
and adults throughout the Coachella Valley; today, it provides not only healthy and
nutritious food assistance, but also outreach services to help low-income households
build sustainability and self-sufficiency; presented a PowerPoint presentation
overview of her experience and qualifications, the region FIND serves, local
community volunteer support, collaborations with 100+ non-profit partners, and the
programs and services FIND provides to the community; and showed a video featured
by CBS Local 2 News Story depicting FIND's staff, operations, and services; and
thanked Council and the community for their continuous support.
Councilmember Pena said Council has been proactively supporting the community on
variety of needs; has been responsive on addressing resident concerns; and assured
the Trilogy community that every effort is being made to ensure a resolution to their
concerns.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES DATED AUGUST 7, 2018
2. APPROVE 2018 COUNCIL CANDIDATES BRIEFING AND SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 576 ON SECOND READING AMENDING
CHAPTER 3.33 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE COLLECTION OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
4. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED JULY 27, AUGUST 3, 10,
17, 24, AND 31, 2018
5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANT TO ATTEND THE SECOND YEAR OF CALIFORNIA
PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY MAINTENANCE
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MANAGEMENT SCHOOL IN LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA,
NOVEMBER 12-16, 2018
6. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
ANALYST TO ATTEND GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION TREASURY MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES IN
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 12-13, 2019
7. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC AGENCY RISK
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN ANAHEIM,
CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 10-13, 2019
8. EXCUSE ABSENCE FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONER CALDWELL
FROM THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
9. ACCEPT LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET AT BLACKHAWK WAY (PROJECT
NO. 2017-05)
10. APPROVE PURCHASE OF BACKHOE AND STUMP GRINDER FROM
RDO EQUIPMENT AND A DUMP TRAILER FROM BIG TEX
TRAILERS
11. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY'S FINANCE DIRECTOR
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. FOR FINANCE
AND HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE SERVICES
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 11
Verbal announcement by City Attorney Ihrke:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), this announcement is to
verbally report that this item affects the City's executive employee, as defined
by Government Code Section 3511.1(d), regarding salaries, salary schedules,
and compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits. Approval of this item
would amend the City's Finance Director salary to $161,963.36. This
adjustment would increase the total annual salary by $5,403 and $1,183 in
benefits, for a total annual cost of $6,586; this increase is within the approved
salary schedule which is budgeted for fiscal year 2018/19.
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Councilmember Radi said Finance Director Campos has proven herself over
and over during her tenure, and thanked her for her service, high level of
skills, performance, and character.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Radi/Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item
No. 3 adopting Ordinance No. 576. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECEIVE AND FILE FOURTH QUARTER 2017/18 TREASURY
REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE 2018 WITH FISCAL YEAR-
END SUMMARY
Finance Director Campos and Financial Services Analyst Hallick presented the
staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council commended Staff for presenting the information in a report that is
thorough, clear, and easy to follow; and discussed Staff's conscientious and
engaged hands-on approach to the City's financial and investment activities;
applicable fees when investments are purchased and the competitive rates
provided by the City's broker First Empire who does not act in the capacity of
a fiduciary and may only trade with express approval from Staff under
authority of the City's Investment Policy; information provided by First Empire
are daily market updates and inventory available, and a quarterly portfolio
analysis, which includes interest rates risk, callable investments, and the
City's holdings, which are held in trust with Pershing LLC; likelihood of interest
rates increasing based on current economic conditions; inversion of the yield
curve; tracking of economic indicators for any possibility of a recession; the
Financial Advisory Commission's (FAC) strong engagement and participation
alongside Staff in the City's financial decisions to ensure transparency and
accountability; and the FAC's sound oversight of Measure G funds.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena
to receive and file the fourth quarter fiscal year 2017/18 Treasury Reports for
April, May, and June 2018 with fiscal year-end summary as recommended.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. INTRODUCE AND ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.14.010 OF
THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REMOVAL OF
LIQUID WASTE; AND APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO
PROVIDE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
REGULATION [ORDINANCE NO. 577]
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Management Analyst Mignogna presented the staff report, which is on file in
the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the need for this amendment was due to a recent change in
state law; terms of the MOU; this amendment does not constitute any change
in the existing process, the City is merely adopting the County of Riverside
Department of Environmental Health approved Local Agency Management
Program to ensure compliance with state regulations.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena
to take up Ordinance No. 577 by title and number only and waive further
reading. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 577 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6.14.010 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REMOVAL OF LIQUID WASTE
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena
to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 577 amending Section 6.14.010 of
the La Quinta Municipal Code pertaining to Removal of Liquid Waste. Motion
passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena
to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside
Department of Environmental Health to provide onsite wastewater treatment
systems regulation; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS AUTO DEALERSHIPS' PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG HIGHWAY 111 FRONTAGE
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando presented the staff report, which is
on file in the Clerk's Office.
Mayor Evans said the City has budgeted $500,000 for a capital improvement
project to improve and enhance the City -owned right-of-way property and
sidewalks along the three auto dealerships located along Highway 111;
however, the improvements are contingent on the auto dealerships
participation in the project, and meeting their individual financial
responsibilities for the improvements slated to be constructed on their
privately -owned properties adjacent to the right-of-way; this project is a
collaborative process, and to date no consensus has been reached between
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the three auto dealerships which comprise the Auto Centre at La Quinta
Association (Association).
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mr. Michael Hastings, Principal with Direct Point Advisors,
representing the Association - said the Association voted in favor of the
project; the Association is comprised of three members, and two members
voted in favor, the third member was involved in the research, comment,
planning, creative input, and negotiation process from the beginning, but did
not vote in favor and decided not to participate; the Association has been
ready to move forward with the project since March of 2017; La Quinta
Chevrolet was sold by the Garff Corporation, and the new owners have been
endorsed by General Motors.
Council discussed that once construction of the improvements begins, the
current pilot display program will be eliminated; the specific plan amendment
serves as the City's zoning regulations and any non-compliance can be
enforced by virtue of police power; the Association is open for the third auto
dealership to join the project should they change their standing; revised sign
program for the Association, removal of all existing signs, and installation of
revised signs will only include signage for participating parties; the City is
appreciative of the dealerships' presence in the community; and the timeline
for the specific plan amendment, which will include a joint study session with
the Planning Commission on October 2, 2018, to kick-off the design process.
Council reached a consensus and directed Staff to proceed with Option 1 as
presented, consisting of a specific plan amendment for the auto dealerships,
which will require a 90-day trial consultation period; and a site development
permit for landscaping and signage, which will require Planning Commission
review and approval prior to Council consideration.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - After 5:00 p.m.
1. APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL (APPEAL 2018-0001) - ADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO SUSTAIN PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2018-0003 FOR A 65 FOOT
MONOPALM CELL TOWER AND ASSOCIATED GROUND
EQUIPMENT LOCATED EAST OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND
AVENIDA MONTEZUMA INTERSECTION IN THE LA QUINTA
COMMUNITY PARK; CEQA - EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15332 (CLASS 32) AND 15303
(CLASS 3) [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-0481
Verbal announcement by City Attorney Ihrke:
With respect to administrative Appeal 2018-0001, pursuant to California case
law, including California Supreme Court, precedent to ensure fairness in
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procedural due process, for the record, the City Attorney's Office separated
and set up administrative firewalls from the advocacy assistance that the
Acting Assistant City Attorney Travis Van Ligten provided to Staff and the
Planning Commission when the appeal was initiated, and City Attorney Ihrke
advising the Council on an administrative appeal. Pursuant to California
Supreme Court rulings, the City Attorney's Office has set up administrative
procedures to ensure that City Attorney Ihrke is considering and advising the
Council on this item for the first time tonight.
City Attorney Ihrke noted that earlier in the day, he received correspondence
from the appellant's Outside Counsel for AT&T, Aaron Shank with Porter
Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, requesting changes to Condition of Approval No.
40 (COA) regarding a maintenance agreement; AT&T's Counsel provided
substitute language for COA 40, which has been distributed to Council, and
made available for the public.
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:47 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alexis Hadley, Project Manager with Smartlink representing
AT&T - said the appellant withdraws objections on the following:
• COA 6 - allows the City to be reimbursed for additional legal fees; the
applicant agrees with the proposed COA, as long as the City is not
requesting to be named as a third -party beneficiary in the lease
agreement;
• COA 38 - discusses invisibility of antennas and remote radio units on
the palm trees; the applicant agrees with the City's proposed revised
language;
• COA 41 - asks AT&T to waive federal rights under Code Section 6409;
the applicant appreciates the City's revision to the COAs and the removal
of COA 41;
• COA 40 - requires AT&T to enter into a maintenance agreement with
the City; the applicant finds that a maintenance agreement would cause
undue stress to AT&T and the City, if the City tried to enforce
maintenance on property, which it does not own; the applicant is
requesting that the City vamp up the maintenance requirements within
the COAs for the CUP and use that as its recourse and Code Compliance
to enforce maintenance should there be any issues in the future;
pursuant to conversation between counsels of AT&T and the City earlier
in the day, consensus was reached that revamping the maintenance
COA would be an appropriate alternative.
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Council discussed the time AT&T has to correct an issue pursuant to COA 40;
height of the monopalm and addition of a live palm tree; maintenance of palm
fronds; length of the lease agreement for the location of the tower placement;
frequency of technology upgrades of antennas and remote radio units; Council
review of this item was to ensure zoning compliance with City regulations.
Council and appellant concurred to add language to COA 40 to specify removal
of graffiti within 24 hours, per the City's standard, after receiving notification
from the City.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Joshua Bonner, CEO and President of the Greater Coachella
Valley Chamber of Commerce - said the Chamber, as part of its general
platform adoption, has taken a vested interest in communications, particularly
small cell deployment; macro sites are important because they carry the
majority of mobile data transmission and allow the deployment of Internet of
Things Solutions and City of the Future, which support the future of local
economy; and this type of support for data transmission is vital.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:01 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi
to make a finding, included in Resolution No. 2018-048, that the project is
exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to Sections 15332 (Class 32) as in -fill development and 15303
(Class 3) for new construction or conversion of small structures. Motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Pena/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 2018-048 to deny Appeal 2018-0001
and sustain Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit 2018-
0003; modify Conditions of Approval Nos. 38 and 41 as proposed, and No. 40
as amended below; and approve the site plan, architectural design, and
landscaping for a 65-foot monopalm cell tower and associated ground
equipment:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 65-FOOT
MONOPALM CELL TOWER AND ASSOCIATED GROUND EQUIPMENT AT
THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK
Condition of Approval
"40. Applicant shall erect, install, repair and maintain the Proposed Facility in
safe condition and good repair in accordance with applicable regulatory codes
for safe practices, state or local authority having jurisdiction. The site and
Propose Facility must be maintained at all times in a neat and clean manner
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and in accordance with all approved plans. Applicant shall comply with LQMC
Section 13.24.160, regarding maintenance. Applicant shall maintain its
facilities in good and safe condition and in a manner that complies with all
generally -applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Applicant shall
maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind or water
erosion, including control measures as approved in the City Fugitive Dust
Control Plan. Any disturbed areas including landscaping shall be replaced in -
kind. Applicant shall comply with all recommended repair and maintenance
service intervals provided by the equipment manufacturers. Applicant shall
ensure that its employees, agents or contractor which perform work in
furtherance of maintaining the Proposed Facility are adequately trained and
skilled to access the site in accordance with applicable industry and
governmental standards and regulations. All graffiti on the facilities must be
removed at the sole expense of the Applicant within 24 hours of notification by
the City. "
Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
City Manager Spevacek said a Special Joint Study Session Meeting between
the La Quinta City Council and Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday,
October 2, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the Highway 111 corridor specific
plan amendment and the revisions to the City's development code.
4-A. USE OF BODY WORN CAMERAS BY CITY CODE COMPLIANCE
OFFICERS
Community Resources Director Escobedo and Public Safety Analyst Moreno
presented the department report which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the City owns the cameras; tying the use of the cameras to
the City's personnel policy to ensure remedies are in place for employees'
conduct; this 90-day pilot program will be launched October 8, 2018, and will
be re-evaluated thereafter to determine if it is a viable safety option for Staff
and the community; importance of proactive public education and notification
of the purpose and intent of the program, which are: 1) to create transparency
in the engagement with the public and community, 2) to increase and enhance
public safety, and 3) to provide an accurate account of events as they occur;
Staff's training and procedures were established in concert with the County of
Riverside Sheriff's Department, and were thoroughly vetted by the City
Attorney's Office and the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority to ensure
it is legally in compliance and it reduces risk; requirement for residents to give
consent prior to the use of body worn cameras on private property; checks
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and balances to ensure proper storage, retention, and integrity of the
recordings.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Council commended Staff for their continuous efforts for La Quinta, for which
the City was recognized by the League of California Cities and awarded the
2018 Helen Putnam Award for Leadership and Development Excellence.
Councilmember Radi said the City's partnership with SunLine Transit Agency
and the unveiling of the fully wrapped SunLine buses on August 1, 2018, with
the two winners' paintings of the art contest for local elementary and middle
school students, and the La Quinta logo was a wonderful event that was very
well attended.
Councilmember Radi reported on Councilmember Sanchez and his attendance
at the Quarterly Legislative Breakfast with Assembly Members Eduardo Garcia
and Chad Mayes on September 5, 2018, at the Classic Club in Palm Desert;
and La Quinta's candlelight vigil in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11.
Councilmember Radi reported on reading to students at Benjamin Franklin
Elementary school on September 14, 2018, "The Dot" book by Peter H.
Reynolds, which is about art and how to help kids make their mark. This event
was scheduled in celebration of "International Dot Day - Making a Mark;" and
directed Staff to collaborate with staff at Benjamin Franklin, in order to hold
this event next year citywide.
Mayor Evans reported on her attendance at three realtor groups to provide
updates on La Quinta's housing and economic development efforts.
Mayor Evans said she was invited by the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
to participate in the Women Mayors of America White House Conference on
September 20, 2018, which she is looking forward to attending and is
personally paying for the trip and her accommodations.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on
her participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC)
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Pena reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
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• EAST VALLEY COALITION
• JACQUELINE COCHRAN REGIONAL AIRPORT
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Radi reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY AD HOC COMMITTEE
Councilmember Pena requested that Staff bring forward the East Valley
Coalition item for Council consideration as a business item. Council concurred.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 6:37 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
i
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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