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2019 04 02 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 1 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Evans. PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Staff requested the following amendments to the agenda:  Announcements, Presentations, and Written Communications section  Add proclamation for Department of Motor Vehicles – April Donate Life California Month;  Add recognition of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Dennis Klemme by Mothers Against Drunk Driving;  Introduce new City Staff; and  Pull Consent Calendar Item No. 3 from the agenda. Council concurred. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Peña led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dori Quill, La Quinta – encouraged Council to consider installing a splash pad for the Cove area and noted a lot of Cove residents are in support; and thanked Council for the opportunity to serve on the Community Services Commission. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. added >>> PROCLAMATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES – APRIL DONATE LIFE CALIFORNIA MONTH Linda Tyer, OneLegacy Ambassador for Donate Life accepted the Proclamation on behalf of DMV/Donate for Life in which the City designated April as Donate Life Month; and spoke about the tragic loss of her son who died in a car accident and saved five lives through the donation of his organs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 2. added >>> RECOGNITION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DENNIS KLEMME BY MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING Larissa Silvas, Riverside County representative of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sargent David Smith, Mayor Evans and Councilmembers presented Deputy Klemme with a Certificate of Recognition for being the Top DUI Arresting Officer in La Quinta and receiving the “Top Cop Award” from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 3. added >>> INTRODUCE NEW CITY STAFF City Manager Spevacek introduced the following new City Staff:  Katie Camarena, Marketing Specialist with the City Manager’s Office; and  Nichole Romane, promoted to Deputy City Clerk with the Clerk’s Office. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR AREA PLAN COMMUNITY WORKSHOP MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2019 2. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR MARKETING MANAGER TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION SUMMIT 2019 IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 10 – 13, 2019 3. pulled >>> APPROVE TERMINATION OF ART PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, ARTIST MANUEL MENDOZA, AND DEVELOPER JDD LLC FOR FOUNTAIN ARTWORK LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111 4. ACCEPT PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT LOCATED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS BETWEEN HIGHWAY 111 AND AVENUE 50 (PROJECT NO. PMP 2017-27) 5. AWARD CONTRACT TO UNIVERSAL CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,373 FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, BETWEEN AVENUE 50 AND DEREK ALAN DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 2017-06) 6. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH APPLE DEVELOPER PROGRAMS TO DISTRIBUTE CITY APPLICATIONS ON ITUNES [RESOLUTION NO. 2019-006] CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 7. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE DESIGNATED CITY OF LA QUINTA EMPLOYEE POSITIONS ELIGIBLE TO EXAMINE SALES TAX RECORDS [RESOLUTION NO. 2019-007] 8. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MARCH 15 AND 22, 2019 9. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2019 MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Radi to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 – 2 and 5 – 9, with Item Nos. 6 and 7 adopting Resolution Nos. 2019-006 and 2019-007 respectively. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. INTERVIEW AND APPOINT ONE RESIDENT TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Mayor Evans thanked all applicants for their community engagement and willingness to serve the City, explained the process the Council follows in conducting interviews and appointing members, and said candidate Paul Allam has withdrawn his application due to a work commitment and candidate Gayl Biondi is unable to attend. The following candidates gave a brief presentation of their experience and qualifications.  Philip La Greca  Randi Roehrick  Taylor Libolt Varner Results of the ballot vote: Councilmember Fitzpatrick – Randi Roehrick Councilmember Peña – Randi Roehrick Councilmember Radi – Philip La Greca Council Member Sanchez – Philip La Greca Mayor Evans – Philip La Greca Council thanked all applicants for their interest in serving the community. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to appoint Philip La Greca to serve on the Community Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 Commission for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2019. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 THIRD 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 the benefits of having programs such as Markerspace in the community and that it takes some time to spread the word and attract more membership; SilverRock Golf Course revenues are not being generated as expected due to rainy weather; X-park design enhancements; and the City is making good community investments through its SilverRock and X-park projects. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Fitzpatrick to receive and file 2018/19 Third Quarter Budget Report and approve the recommended budget adjustments. Motion passed unanimously. 3. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NAI CONSULTING, INC FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT SUPPORT SERVICES City Engineer McKinney presented the staff report, which is in file in the Clerk’s Office. Council discussed Engineering Division staffing needs and recruitment efforts. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Sanchez to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NAI Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for project management and contract support services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. Motion passed unanimously. 4. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LA QUINTA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) ANNEX TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Emergency Services Coordinator Johnston presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 Council discussed the number, type, and capacity of generators available in City in case of an emergency; the City’s LHMP is in addition to the county’s plan; and other ways the LHMP can be utilized. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 2019-0008 to approve the City of La Quinta Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex to the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA QUINTA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION AND COST REDUCTION ACT OF 2000 Motion passed unanimously. MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:25 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 5:31 P.M. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES City Manager Spevacek and Marketing Manager Graham presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Council discussed past and proposed efforts to promote and attract economic development in the Coachella Valley as a whole and at the east end by the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA), East Valley Coalition (EVC), Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP), and Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB); economic development focus diversity between the organizations; CVEP and EVC are now collaborating to ensure there isn’t a duplication of services; EVC has not produced any results; CVB can be the leader for a regional economic development study to identify strategies that will incorporate tourism and attracting new businesses; CVB has been actively trying to attract more airlines to offer flights in the valley and improve connections; CVEP needs to develop a plan for 2019 and report out on accomplishments instead of what is going to happen; CVEP’s approach is incubation of businesses instead of attraction; the City’s own economic development efforts have been the most productive and should be reinforced and nurtured to keep the momentum; the City of Palm Desert has developed its own economic development study that can be used by CVB and applied regionally to identify opportunities; EVC does not have the right leadership and the core competencies necessary to produce results, and return on CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 investment has not proven successful; the City put in a lot of efforts when EVC was initially established and helped create a website and metrics; CVB is doing a tremendous job getting the valley to the fore-front and should be actively involved in the Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan design to identify what is missing from their perspective; Staff is actively collaborating with the other cities and agencies in the valley; and the importance to invest in the City’s own marketing and economic development efforts and Staff. Council reached consensus and directed Staff to focus the City’s efforts and support to Staff in-house, continue participation with CVB, review the economic development study prepared by the City of Palm Desert, and provide Council with a copy of the EDA’s presentation to EVC. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. INTRODUCE AT FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 9.170.020 – DEFINITIONS, AND 9.170.060 – APPROVAL STANDARDS OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SMALL CELL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS; CEQA: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3) Consulting Planner Criste presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Council discussed the radius of monopalms’ signal inhibited by physical structures, such as trees, mountains, big buildings, etc.; exploring installing a monopalm at the top of the Cove for emergency services; these regulations would apply to additions to existing poles and new poles; the 25-foot setback is appropriate; and exploring utilizing City owned property to place monopalms. City Attorney Ihrke noted for the record that the proposed ordinance will be amended on page 237 of the Agenda Packet, Section 9.170.060(D)(6) to read as follows: “6. Small Cell Facilities are not subject to Section 9.170.060(A).” MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:26 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKER: None MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:26 P.M. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to make a finding that Ordinance No. 579 is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) Review of Exemptions – General Rule and is consistent with the previously approved CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 General Plan 2035 Environmental Impact Report. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to take up Ordinance No. 579 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 579 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.170.020 – DEFINITIONS AND 9.170.060 – APPROVAL STANDARDS OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING SMALL CELL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 579 amending Sections 9.170.020 – Definitions and 9.170.060 – Approval Standards of Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. Motion passed unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  City Manager Spevacek said he will be traveling to Sacramento on April 3, 2019, to join the City’s Lobbyist Jason Gonsalves in meetings with the Public Utility Commission staff and the Energy Commission staff regarding securing power for the valley and what’s to come after 2033 when Imperial Irrigation District’s contract to provide power expires.  City Manager Spevacek said the City will hold three charette meetings related to the Highway 111 Corridor Area Plan on April 24, 25, and 26, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m.; and if a majority of Council or any Commission plan to attend, Staff will need to notice them as special meetings. City Attorney Ihrke advised Council of the available options to ensure Brown Act compliance if attending the charettes.  Mayor Evans encouraged attendance at the Annual City Picnic scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Civic Center Park.  2019 Coachella Music Festival – Community Resources Analyst Moreno provided an update on Staff’s collaborative efforts with Goldenvoice and the City of Indio in preparation of the upcoming festival, anticipated attendance, traffic control strategies, transportation shuttles, a summary of ancillary events, including Sunday service by Kanye West and parking accommodations for the campers; and to date the City has issued only one special event permit for the Merv Griffin property. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 8 APRIL 2, 2019 MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS Mayor Evans thanked Councilmember Peña for attending the Veterans of Foreign Wars 81st Annual Recognition Celebration held on March 23, 2019, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert. Mayor Evans said she will be attending the Veterans Expo scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Riverside County Fair Grounds in Indio. Councilmembers Sanchez and Peña reported on their attendance at the Coachella Valley Elected Officials reception held by the Dr. Carreon Foundation on April 1, 2019, at the 849 Restaurant in Palm Springs. Councilmember Radi and Mayor Evans reported on their participation at John Glenn Middle School’s Career Day held on March 26, 2019. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Councilmember Peña reported on his participation in the following organization’s meeting:  LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Councilmember Radi reported on his participation in the following organization’s meeting:  SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his participation in the following organizations’ meeting:  COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP  LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY AND LABOR POLICY COMMITTEE ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California