2018 11 06 CC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 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 - Confirmed.
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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: 2)
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; 770-060-062; 777-490-004;
777-490-006; 777-490-007; 777-490-012 AND 777-490-01
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: ROBERTS. 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: 01 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4: 00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported the following:
• Closed Session Item No. 1 - no actions were taken that require
reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act);
and
• Closed Session Item No. 2 - negotiations related to Amendment No. 3
to the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Silverrock
Development Company have concluded and the matter is under
consideration on tonight's agenda as Business Session Item No. 1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Evans provided the audience with an update of events related to
Hispanic Heritage Celebration event held at the Riverside County Library -
La Quinta branch on September 15, 2018 - she said following the press
conference she held at the City on October 30, 2018, the City was contacted
by County of Riverside (County) Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and his staff
requesting a joint meeting, which was held on October 31, 2018, between
representatives from the City, Coachella Valley Unified School District
(CVUSD), Library Systems & Services (LSS), County's Economic
Development and Library Services, and Supervisor Perez's Office; Supervisor
Perez announced in an article that he was interested in providing a
comprehensive investigation regarding the incident and the City submitted a
letter of support of such investigation prior to the October 31, 2018, joint
meeting.
Councilmember Sanchez said the purpose of the joint meeting was to have
an informal and transparent discussion about the events that occurred and
to work collectively towards finding a solution; on Friday, November 2, 2018,
Supervisor Perez announced that he will be calling for a comprehensive
investigation into the incident; the City stated its support for an investigation
in its October 29 letter to Superintendent Gomez; and the City is ready to
provide anything in its power, resources, and staff to aid the Supervisor's
Office in conducting an independent investigation; the objective is to find out
what happened, what went wrong, and how we can make it right.
Mayor Evans said everyone recognizes that the situation was most
unfortunate for the kids; extended apologies to the youth and their families
for having to endure this type of incident; said the City will continue to work
with the County and County library staff to prevent incidents like this from
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happening again; and thanked La Quinta and valley -wide residents who have
provided their support in the City's representation of all cultures in the La
Quinta community and how much this diversity is valued and it is what
makes La Quinta the Gem of the Desert.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jessica Enders, Director for Education Centers at College
of the Desert (COD) for the east valley - reaffirmed COD's ongoing
commitment to serving students across the Coachella Valley and provided an
update on COD's programs, achievements, partnerships and collaborative
efforts with donors and other agencies such as SunLine Transit Agency;
invited Council to attend COD's inaugural "Noche de Familia" (family night)
on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.; and thanked the City for its
support and partnership.
The following PUBLIC SPEAKERS provided comments related to Hispanic
Heritage Celebration event held at the Riverside County Public Library - La
Quinta Branch on September 15, 2018:
• Jeffrey Smith, La Quinta
• Lorraine Salas, Coachella Valley resident
• Lisandro Rivera, La Quinta
• Briana DeAzatlan, La Quinta
• Kathy Kronemeyer, La Quinta
• VI Sleight, La Quinta
• Tizoc DeAzatlan, La Quinta
• Carlos Pineda, Palm Desert
• Edward Holzhauer, Palm Desert
• Edward Armendarez, La Quinta
• Terry Appleqito, Cathedral City
• Rosa Rapan, Indio
• Armando Rodriguez, Palm Desert
• Kay Wolff, La Quinta
• Ernesto Nevarez, Morongo (arrived late and spoke regarding this
matter during Announcements, Presentations, and Written
Communications portion of the agenda)
PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Derrick Armendariz, Account Technician with the
Finance Department and Gil Villalpando, Assistant to the City Manager with
the City of La Quinta, spoke on behalf of City employees who joined them at
lectern. Mr. Armendarez commended the City Council for its exemplary
leadership, for the exceptional employee development programs and
opportunities the City offers to its staff, and for the stellar organization the
Council has built and continues to develop. Mr. Villalpando said City
employees felt compelled to express their support to Council and the
organization; La Quinta Staff is very diverse, believes in La Quinta's values,
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which were misrepresented in this unfortunate incident, and together,
stands behind the City's leadership and organization.
Councilmember Pena said he is a long-time La Quinta resident and the La
Quinta community as represented in the papers over the last week is not the
community we know, value, and appreciate. La Quinta is a diverse,
welcoming, and friendly community; Mr. Pena is proud to be a resident of La
Quinta, has been supported by the community for many years; and thanked
Staff for stepping up to affirm that they are diverse and representative of
the community and the Coachella Valley. Mr. Pena noted that the Council
would not tolerate any discrimination and steps are being taken to learn
from what has occurred and work collaboratively to ensure it does not
happen again.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. AFFIRMATION OF LA QUINTA VALUES
Community Resources Director Chris Escobedo said at times like this we are
reminded of our humanity, decency, and the values that guide the City,
which were established in 2014 by La Quinta residents during their
participation at community workshops and meetings.
La Quinta's values are
➢ Vibrant and Safe Community
Health and Wellness
➢ Visually beautiful City
➢ High quality aesthetics
➢ Cultural Diversity
Mr. Escobedo invited the community to participate at the City's annual
Community Workshop scheduled for Saturday, January 12, 2019; said the
City tailors its programs and services to better serve and continuously meet
community needs by adding Creation Station, La Quinta's MakerSpace at the
library and turning it into a hub of learning and culture; adding murals on
walls across the City; built the La Quinta Museum to honor the City's history,
but to also offer programs that facilitate sharing and telling stories, and is
currently featuring "GEN Z: This is Me" exhibit "featuring the art and stories
of an up -an -coming artists ages 15-25," and provides opportunities for
cultural appreciation and exchange; transformed the former Senior Center
into a prominent Wellness Center to better serve the community and
promote inclusivity; Staff, Commissioners, and the community, under the
guidance of Council, is working on creating an event site at SilverRock to
provide lifestyle and cultural experiences and events for the community;
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Council's guidance to build the X-park was to provide facilities to the
community's youth, it was inspired by public comments, and guided by
youth input every step of the way; National Fitness Court was recently
opened to provide the community opportunities for health and wellness; and
events and programs have been up leveled, to mention a few - rocket
events, stem and steam programs, block parties, craft beer festival, etc.
Mr. Escobedo spoke about the organization's employee leadership and
development programs and opportunities, diverse demographics, and noted
the City received the Helen Putnam Award for Leadership and Development
Excellence from the League of California Cities.
Mayor Evans and Councilmember invited and encouraged the community to
attend and participate at the upcoming Community Workshop scheduled for
Saturday, January 12, 2019.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED OCTOBER 12, 19, AND
26, 2018
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO RECLASSIFY THE BUILDINGS WORKER
CLASSIFICATION TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
TECHNICIAN [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-0531
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TIME EXTENSION TO
COMPLETE OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PIAZZA SERENA
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (TRACT MAP NO. 30092)
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MONROE STREET
AND AVENUE 58 [RESOLUTION NO. 2018-054]
4. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
DATED AUGUST 31, 2018
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena
to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item Nos. 2 and 3
adopting Resolution Nos. 2018-053 and 2018-054, respectively. Motion
passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO
PURCHASE, SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (PSDA)
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WITH SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC (SDC) FOR
SILVERROCK RESORT
City Economist McMillen and City Attorney Ihrke presented the staff report,
which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Mayor Pro Tern Fitzpatrick clarified that the only outstanding claim to be paid
as part of the close of escrow was to Urban Habitat related to the golf course
realignment.
City Manager Spevacek said to date the City has invested approximately $88
million dollars into the SilverRock development through the land purchase as
well as improvements to the golf course and utilities to support these uses;
this is part of $97 million dollar tax-exempt bond proceeds issued by the
former Redevelopment Agency (RDA), meaning the bonds were issued at a
lower interest rate because of its municipal status and the interest income
received by the bond holders is exempt from federal and state income taxes;
due to these added benefits, the par value of the bonds is subject to IRS
regulations that limit the City's ability to capitalize on the bonds only up to
10% or $9.7 million in private payments, which is enforceable until the
bonds are retired in 2033; private payments are defined as non-traditional
revenue (traditional revenue entails property, sales and transient occupancy
taxes (TOT)) or improvements funded by a private entity; although the RDA
has been dissolved and now the City owns the property, the IRS recognizes
that the RDA was an agency of the City and thus the IRS restrictions on the
bonds remain in place; the current property value is not $97 million dollars
because it does not have the infrastructure necessary for development;
there is limited infrastructure that is in place serves only the operations of
the Ahmanson Clubhouse, golf course, restrooms, and related facilities;
developing a master site infrastructure would require an investment of
approximately $30 million dollars by the City; the bonds are paid off/retired
from property tax increment revenue that flowed to the RDA, which now
flows through the City's Successor Agency (SA) to the bond holders in order
to retire this debt in 2033.
City Attorney Ihrke explained the IRS implications related to the tax-exempt
status of the bonds should the City exceed the 10% cap rule on revenues
received from this development; the bonds would become taxable and the
bond holders would be liable to pay taxes on all interest income received
from the inception of the bonds.
City Manager Spevacek said the annual bonds debt service payment is paid
with property tax increment revenue the City receives from the state and
there is no financial impact on the City's General Fund; when the bonds were
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issued the RDA's debt obligation did not constitute a debt obligation of the
City, and this protection transferred over to the SA; approximately two years
ago the City settled its final Recognized Obligation Payments completing any
remaining redevelopment dealings.
Councilmember Radi inquired about the additional costs and size increase
regarding the conference and shared service facility.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: DEVELOPER - Robert Green, President of SDC - said
originally the facility was designed to be approximately 62,000 sq. ft.; the
Pendry Lifestyle Residential units are being designed as two- and three -
bedroom for -sale units with lock -offs; the design also includes 10 golf villas
with four lock -offs; this generates the equivalent of 130 additional suites and
standard guestrooms for the Pendry Lifestyle Residences and 40 additional
guestrooms for the golf villas; the entire development will be functioning as
a 500-key hotel; whenever the private residences are rented out through the
hotel operations, any generated transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue
would go directly to the City because it is not subject to the TOT Sharing
Agreement which only applies to the Lifestyle and Luxury Hotels; the
ballroom was increased from 8,000 to 10,000 sq. ft., the jr. ballroom was
increased from 5,000 to 6,500 sq. ft, and other ancillary improvements
increasing the total size of the conference and shared service facility from
approximately 62,000 to 72,000 sq. ft.; the decision to move forward with
both hotels simultaneously has significantly changed the economics of the
deal and increased the risk profile; building this many hotel rooms at the
same time has added a lot of cost related to debt service and construction
period interest which was difficult to secure; the size of the guestrooms has
been increased; based on evaluation and economic analysis the additional
improvements are in the best interest of the project.
Councilmember Radi asked about the ownership structure of Amendment
No. 3 to the PSDA.
Mr. Green said the ownership structure consists of four subsidiaries to the
SDC - SilverRock Lodging, SilverRock Land, SilverRock Luxury Residences,
and SilverRock Lifestyle Residence; with a residential component comes a
homeowners association (HOA) and inevitably litigation, thus, to protect the
investors and insulate the operating asset, being the hotels, golf courses,
etc., from litigation by the HOAs, the ownership structure is separated so
that the ownership of the operating asset is completely separate from the
developer, owner, or seller of the residential real estate; in this instance,
there are two residential components the Pendry Lifestyle and Montage
Luxury, the SilverRock Land addresses the investment on the master site
infrastructure, and the lodging addresses the real estate component in
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Planning Areas 7, 8, and 9; this ownership structure protects the operating
asset long-term, which is cumbersome in terms of documentation and legal
work, but it is standard practice and a straight forward process.
Mayor Pro Tern Fitzpatrick noted all documentation related to Amendment
No. 3 to the PSDA is available on the City's website, and the staff report
clearly explains and outlines the history of the development, the tax-exempt
status of the bonds, and the path going forward.
Councilmember Radi said Amendment No. 3 was very well done, it clearly
outlines the terms, and the staff report captures all of the major aspects of
the agreement.
Mayor Evans said a lot of stringent components were put in place to protect
the City and to ensure the City had control over the development.
Councilmember Pena commended Landmark Golf Management, LLP
(Landmark) for doing a terrific job in managing the SilverRock Resort; and
said Mosaic were instrumental over the last several months in getting this
development to move forward.
Mayor Evans inquired about the anticipated on -site development activity and
timing should Amendment No. 3 to the PSDA be approved. Mr. Green said
SDC has already bid -out competitively the mass grading for the site, and the
construction agreement with the top bidder is ready to be signed following
approval of Amendment No. 3 and the close of escrow, which will be
followed by a notice to proceed allowing the contractor to begin work; a lot
of work needs to be done on Planning Area No. 3 for the development of the
temporary club house onsite, the grading plan for which is ready to go, and
the intent is to mobilize the selected contractor within the next week or two;
the temporary clubhouse activity must be coordinated with Landmark, the
sprung structure housing the golf carts must also be moved, there is
ongoing discussion whether or not the pro shop will be housed in the "Alongi
Ebenisterie" modular structure the City acquired versus a trailer; and SDC
has made conditional commitments to hire new staff to work under the
direction of Project Executive John Gamlin pending Council approval of
Amendment No. 3.
Mayor Pro Tern Fitzpatrick thanked Montage representatives and Mr. Gamlin
for their collaboration with Staff on developing the design of the SilverRock
Event Site, which will be integral in creating a synergy between the resort
and the City in hosting multi -cultural events and festivals.
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Councilmember Radi asked the City Attorney Ihrke to explain the City's
ability to repurchase the property as outlined under the option process and
the Option Agreement on page 187 of the agenda packet. City Attorney
Ihrke said the original PSDA gave the City options to repurchase the land
and/or some of the improvements completed on the land up until that point,
and this protection mechanism is carried forward in Amendment No. 3 as
one of the remedies available to the City; the options are in addition to other
remedies available to the City -- (1) enforce Amendment No. 3 to the PSDA
which carries several remedies from the original PSDA, (2) land use
covenants that run with the land to ensure the various projects are used as
originally intended when the property was turned over, and (3) there is an
option procedure, which is tied to four different stages and a catch-all
option. The four different stages of when an option may be triggered are tied
to when a default occurs as follows: (I) If the master site infrastructure
(MSI) does not start on -time; (II) If the MSI started on time but failed to
finish on time or was delayed continuously; (III) If a project component or
components (defined as vertical improvements on the different project
areas, such as the luxury hotel, etc.) does not start on time; and (IV) If a
project component or components started on time but failed to finish on
time or was delayed continuously. The "catch-all" option (Option V) could be
triggered if an unauthorized transfer or other identified default occurred.
Under the option procedure, depending on the time and type of default, the
City would issue a notice of default, SDC or appropriate subsidiary would
have the right to cure within 30 to 60 days, and if it is not cured and the MSI
is not started, it would give rise to City's the option to repurchase the
property, and the City will have 60 days to decide whether to repurchase
with the improvements in place, or assign the property to a different
developer who may be able to continue the project from that stage and
complete it; the purchase price is determined based upon when the options
are exercised and what has actually been spent to date by the developer or
subsidiary in terms of improvements, or if assigned to a different developer
the same conditions would apply.
City Attorney Ihrke explained that this option process was from the original
PSDA, where there was a more separated approach with the MSI and project
components in what was then Phase 1 and Phase 2, which separated the
Luxury Hotel component in Phase 1 and Lifestyle Hotel component in Phase
2; there is much more integration under the Third Amendment to the PSDA
because the hotels and MSI are being constructed all as one phase now, but
the option remedy and general process was carried over to the Third
Amendment.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Pena/Fitzpatrick to approve Amendment No. 3 and related documents to
Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Silverrock Development
Company, LLC. for Silverrock Resort as recommended. Motion passed
unanimously.
2. APPOINT ONE COUNCILMEMBER TO SERVE AS CITY
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
ENERGY CONSUMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR-
YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 2022
Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Pena to appoint Councilmember Sanchez to serve as City
representative on the Imperial Irrigation District Energy Consumers Advisory
Committee for a four-year term ending December 2022 as recommended.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 FIRST QUARTER
BUDGET REPORT AND APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
Council discussed current pension obligations and allocating savings to pay
the Tier 2 and PEPRA tier obligations in full; investing additional $200,000 in
landscape improvements throughout the City; the City's investment in
information technology (IT) infrastructure in 2013/14; current IT upgrade
needs related to 20 end -of -life servers, 10 of which are for telephones,
additional firewall support which is at 80% capacity, update existing wireless
capability and increase the number of wireless access points throughout City
facilities; implement an IT disaster recovery plan; increase the City's
electronic document repository storage from 1TB to 5TB and enhance
security and retention; replace the traffic management software and
infrastructure developed in 1992 which has been at end -of -life for 10 years;
procure a new traffic asset management tracking software, which can be
used not only by the Traffic Division, but also by the Facilities Department
and other departments throughout the City; these investments would
enhance the delivery of City services.
Council also discussed the delays in the remittance of sales tax revenue.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi
to receive and file Fiscal Year 2018/19 First Quarter Budget Report and
approve the recommended budget adjustments. Motion passed
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 6: 20 P. M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:32
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
PUBLIC HEARINGS - After 5:00 p.m.
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2018-0008 (SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-787,
AMENDMENT NO. 1) TO MODIFY PLAN 25 BY INCREASING THE
SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR LOT 191 WITHIN THE ANDALUSIA
DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW FOR CUSTOM BUILDING
MODIFICATIONS; LOCATION: 59895 SEVILLE; CEQA:
PREVIOUSLY ANALYZED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
2003-483, NO FURTHER REVIEW IS REQUIRED
[RESOLUTION NO. 2018-055]
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Officer.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:35 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: None.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:35 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to adopt Resolution No. 2018-055 as recommended, and
find the project consistent with Environmental Assessment 2003-483 and no
further review is required:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2003-787 FOR MODIFICATION TO PLAN 25 ON LOT 191
WITHIN THE ANDALUSIA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE
THE SQUARE FOOTAGE FROM 4,301 TO 6,228 SQUARE FEET, TO
ALLOW FOR CUSTOM BUILDING MODIFICATIONS
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CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0008 (SDP 2003-
787 AMENDMENT NO. 1)
APPLICANT: T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT, L.P.
Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
City Manager Spevacek introduced Deputy City Clerk Rachel Rathbone.
City Manager Spevacek said The Desert Sun published that the Riverside
County Board of Supervisor issued a statement this afternoon that County
counsel will work with a legal firm to conduct an inquiry of the event that
occurred at the County Library - La Quinta Branch, which will be coordinated
through the City Attorney; the statement also indicated that the County
would like to complete the inquiry within a month.
4. COMMUNITY RESOURCES - FALSE ALARM PROGRAM REPORT
Council discussed whether the increase in false alarm fines has had a
positive impact in dealing with the issue; Staff's proactive communication
with business owners and alarm companies to train employees who usually
trigger the false alarms inadvertently; challenges with vacant second homes
and the owners are not receiving the notifications because they are out of
the area; consider requiring alarm permits which would provide the City with
the owners' contact information; costs associated with Staff trying to locate
these owners; and a cost -benefit analysis to identify if it is cost effective to
continue to try to notify owners for whom the City does not have current
contact information.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Councilmembers commended Staff for their statement during Public
Comment, and said it was incredibly moving.
Mayor Pro Tern Fitzpatrick attended the "Master Craftsmen's Expo" this past
weekend at the Civic Center Park, held by West Coast Artists and displaying
handmade crafts from approximately 100 Master Craftsmen; Mrs. Fitzpatrick
said the event was very well organized for a first-time event.
Mayor Evans said the City's Veterans Recognition Ceremony will be held on
Saturday, November 11, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., at the City Hall Courtyard;
followed by the Veterans Program at Old Town Artisan Studio at 11:00 a.m.
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Mayor Evans said "Sunset Hours" event at SilverRock Resort will be held on
Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will feature live
music, fire performances, games, and art activities for kids sponsored by the
Old Town Artisan Studio.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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 organizations' meetings:
• CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
La Quinta's representative for 2018, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• RIVERSIDE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 6:51 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
V
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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