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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019
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, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957, COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITION – CITY
MANAGER
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVES: DAVE MORGAN, SENIOR CONSULTANT,
RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES, AND BILL IHRKE, CITY
ATTORNEY; UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE POSITION: CITY
MANAGER
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6; CITY DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE: CHRIS ESCOBEDO, DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY RESOURCES; AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: LA
QUINTA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTIES
LISTED BELOW; CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY
MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTIES: OWNERS LISTED BELOW
UNDER CONSIDERATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD; APN 600-030-010 (PORTION) –
CHIN FAMILY PROPERTIES LP – OWNER
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46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD; APN 600-030-010 (SPACE 1
MOBILE HOME COACH) – IVETTE ONTIVEROS – OWNER
46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD APN 600-030-010 (SPACE 31
MOBILE HOME COACH) – HILDA BEDOLLA – OWNER
APN 600-030-018 (PORTION) – DWCG1, LLC – OWNER
79440 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE; APN 600-390-033
(PORTION) – JAMES R. PAUL AND SHARON L. PAUL,
TRUSTEES – OWNER
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 4:04 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported the following actions taken in Closed Session
pursuant to the Brown Act:
Closed Session Item No. 1 – pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957
and 54957.1(a)(5) the City Council voted unanimously to appoint Jon McMillen
as the next City Manager effective July 1, 2019.
Closed Session Item No. 2
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957.6 and 54957.1(a)(6) the
City Council unanimously approved the terms and conditions of an
employment agreement for the City Manager position;
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(c)(3) a summary of the
terms of the agreement are as follows:
Parties – the City of La Quinta (City) and Jon McMillen as City
Manager;
Term – three (3) years; from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022;
Compensation – annual base salary is set at $210,000 with
eligibility for an increase to $215,000 after six (6) months based
on job performance metrics;
Job responsibilities – as defined in Section 2.08.060 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code, and all permissible activities as allowed by
federal, state, and local law;
The final agreement will be scheduled for Council consideration at
a regular meeting;
The City Council unanimously authorized to extend the employment
agreement between the City and current City Manager Frank J.
Spevacek to June 30, 2019; the agreement is set to expire on June 3,
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2019; the amendment memorializing the term extension will be
presented for Council consideration at the June 4, 2019 regular meeting.
The City Council unanimously authorized the City’s Negotiators to
terminate contract services agreements between the City and Tall Man
Group effective upon a mutually agreed termination date that must be
prior to June 30, 2019.
Closed Session Item No. 3 – no actions were taken that require reporting
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1, and Council will continue
consideration of this item after the open session of the meeting.
Closed Session Item No. 4
Pursuant to Government Code Section 7267.2 the City Council voted
unanimously to approve the amounts it believes to be just compensation
for the properties, or portions thereof, listed in the Agenda for this item;
and authorized the City’s Negotiators to make offers to the owners, also
identified in the Agenda for those properties, or portions thereof;
The City Council also authorized the City Negotiators to execute
contracts of acquisition for these properties in the event the offers are
accepted by the owners;
If and when any contract for a negotiated acquisition is executed, it
would be a public record and available for public inspection pursuant to
state law.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Brad Anderson, Rancho Mirage – said the Coachella Valley
Mosquito and Vector Control District should better manage and treat insects
to prevent spreading; and better inform the public on its preventative
measures.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF LOCAL HISTORY AWARD TO THE LA QUINTA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BY THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL
PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT AND A PROCLAMATION FROM
COUNTY SUPERVISOR PEREZ’S OFFICE
Riverside County Historical Commission Vice Chair Kim Jarrell Johnson and
Commissioner Maureen Boren, representing District IV – Supervisor Perez,
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presented the 2019 Group Achievement in Historic Preservation – Local
History Award and a Proclamation from County Supervisor Perez’s Office to
the City and the La Quinta Historical Society for their project to place historic
markers and plaques with information on local historic sites, create a
brochure, and organize walking and driving tours of the sites, designed to
engage the public in La Quinta’s history.
The award was accepted by La Quinta Historical Society President Linda
Williams, and Board Members – Caryl Cummings, Jeff Smith, Val Smith, Nancy
Salvatierra, and Jim Blanton.
Ms. Williams, on behalf of the La Quinta Historical Society thanked the
Riverside County Historical Commission for the recognition; commended
Council and Staff for their continuous partnership and support; thanked Sherry
Parkos-Martinez for the nomination; and noted this award was being accepted
in memory and honor of former Board Member Louise Neely, who recently
passed away.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES DATED MAY 7, 2019
2. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED MAY 10, 2019
3. EXCUSE ABSENCE FOR COMMISSIONER MILLS FROM THE MAY
15, 2019 FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
4. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 580 ON SECOND READING AMENDING
SECTION 9.60.340 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CLARIFY LANGUAGE REGARDING FLAGPOLES
5. RECEIVE AND FILE THIRD QUARTER 2018/19 TREASURY
REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2019
6. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
MARCH 31, 2019
7. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED APRIL 26 AND MAY 3,
2019
8. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COMPLETE PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS TO
PURCHASE FIVE LASERFICHE FULL USER LICENSES
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9. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK GOLF MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR
SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
10. AWARD CONTRACT TO CREATIVE LIGHTING, INC FOR CITYWIDE
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1
(PROJECT NO 2018-31)
11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SPOHN RANCH, INC FOR X-PARK
DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES (PROJECT 2015-09)
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Radi/Sanchez to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item
No. 4 adopting Ordinance No. 580. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE SILVERROCK RESORT 2019/20 ANNUAL PLAN
Facilities Director Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the SilverRock Golf Course marketing brand efforts and
collaboration with Staff, the Montage and Pendry hotels.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Randy Duncan, SilverRock Golf Course General Manager –
answered Council’s inquiries about marketing; decline of food and beverage
sales due to weather and site construction; summer foot-golf program;
reduction in golf rounds played due to the temporary closure of the back nine
holes during the summer; mitigation measures that can be implemented
should there be a substantial reduction in play due to the hotels construction;
proactively inform patrons of the upcoming construction through on-site
signage and advertisements; tournament play; partnering with the Greater
Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB); golf trends; resident golf
play averages 30%; and continuing to use JNS Next for digital marketing.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Radi/Fitzpatrick to approve the SilverRock Resort 2019/20 Annual Plan as
recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GILLIS AND
PANICHAPAN ARCHITECTS, INC (GPA) FOR PHASE I CORPORATE
YARD SPACE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES
(PROJECT NO 2018-05)
Facilities Director Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed GPA is the only proposal received to the City’s request for
proposals because there are a lot of public projects currently underway in the
Coachella Valley; the proposal is very detailed, and it shows the high quality
of work and extensive experience GPA has; improvements shall include a self-
contained washing station and amenities at the adjacent Fritz Burns Park; and
the objective is not only to improve the corporate yard building, but to create
a campus for the entire site.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to approve Contract Services Agreement with Gillis &
Panichapan Architects, Inc., in the amount of $58,200, for Phase I Corporate
Yard Space Planning and Design services; and authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
3. AWARD CONTRACT TO PWLC II, INC FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LIGHTING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 89-1 (PROJECT NO. 2018-30)
Facilities Maintenance Manager Lindsey and Management Assistant Hansen
presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the tree and landscaping maintenance services will be
performed by the contractor, and will not be subcontracted; the importance
of monitoring the contractor’s performance by holding regular weekly
meetings between Staff and the contractor to ensure timeline and quality of
performance as outlined in the work schedule is being followed, and the use
of tablets allowing Staff to complete maintenance reports in the field;
emphasis on Staffs’ ability to successfully maintain the landscaping the City
continuously invests funds to improve; the contract specifications include
effective tools enabling Staff to actively monitor the contractor’s performance;
going forward, the need to proactively and clearly define when the transition
from constructing landscape improvements into maintenance occurs; keep
Council appraised of landscaping maintenance progress through the Facilities
Department monthly report using the before and after images; and the
bidding process change from low bid to request for qualifications to ensure the
contractor provides high quality services that meet the La Quinta standard.
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MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Radi
to award a contract to PWLC II, Inc. in the amount of $687,059 for Citywide
Landscape Maintenance Services for the Landscape and Lighting Assessment
District 89-1; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Motion
passed unanimously.
4. AWARD CONTRACT TO VINTAGE ASSOCIATES, INC FOR PARK
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 2018-32)
Parks Superintendent Ambriz presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the Fred Wolff Bear Creek Natural Preserve trail is included
in the parks maintenance; Staff is responsible for monitoring and cleaning the
evacuation pipes and storm drains under the City’s storm water management
program; the contract services include parks and retention basins
maintenance and mowing only; contractor should proactively communicate
observed storm drain obstructions in the field to Staff; Staff will work with the
contractor to ensure dead grass is properly treated with aeration, fertilizer,
and irrigation; importance of Staff monitoring the contractor’s performance
and adherence to the established weekly work schedules; the Civic Center
Campus lake is maintained by a separate contract with Water Solution
Technologies; Staff will coordinate draining and cleaning the lake following
completion of CVWD’s switch to canal water project; keep Council appraised
of landscape maintenance progress through the Facilities Department monthly
report using the before and after images, as well as a percentage ratio clearly
depicting the contractor’s compliance with the contract to ensure
accountability and quality performance; and commended Staff for the high
level of detail included in the specifications to clearly communicate La Quinta’s
service expectations.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Radi/Sanchez to award a contract to Vintage Associates, Inc. in the mount of
$658,260 for Park Landscape Maintenance Services; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
WRITE-OFF AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY POLICY
Finance Director Romero presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
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Council discussed the City’s ability to issue refunds electronically; and petty
cash limits and regulations pursuant to the City’s Purchasing Policy.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to adopt Resolution No. 2019-014 approving an Accounts
Receivable Write-Off and Unclaimed Property Policy as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
ADOPTING AN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF AND UNCLAIMED
PROPERTY POLICY
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS 2019 INDIAN WELLS LA QUINTA IRONMAN 70.3
UPDATE
Community Resources Director Escobedo and Management Analyst Torres
presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed commissioning a drone areal video of the route to show the
cross over areas and emphasize bicycle safety; creative ways to inform
residents of the event and route; reaching out to Homeowners Associations
(HOA) to send out information to residents via internal TV channels, social
media, etc.; exploring opportunities to post flyers inside gated communities,
and using a large-size post card for the mailers; the proposed 26 traffic control
plans currently under review; importance to collaborate and ensure the same
level of preparation and awareness resonates throughout all jurisdictions and
participating agencies for this event, including Riverside County Sheriff’s
Department; Staff has partnered up with other agencies and the CVB to
simultaneously disseminate any marketing materials, route maps, and other
communications not only to La Quinta businesses and residents, but
throughout the valley; Staff is coordinating with Riverside County Animal
Control to ensure riders are safe; exploring TV video advertisement
opportunities, outlining the route with pole banners two months prior to the
event, incorporating street art and/or more prominent banners along the
route; effectively communicating to residents the available paths of travel
going east and west in the valley; promoting the City’s event informational
website; Ironman’s survey results; and work closely with local businesses and
churches to spread the word.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alex Nappier, Community Liaison and Volunteer Director
for Indian Wells La Quinta Ironman 70.3 – spoke about the volunteer
recruitment efforts currently underway; and ongoing communications with
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local businesses to create partnerships, increase awareness, mitigate impacts,
and provide recognition.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A QUICK BREAK AT 5:52 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:02 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
2. 2019 ANNUAL POLICE SERVICES STUDY BY MATRIX
CONSULTING GROUP
Community Resources Director Escobedo, Public Safety Manager Mendez, and
Senior Manager Byron Pipkin with Matrix Consulting Group presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the number of calls related to short-term vacation rentals
(STVR) received by law enforcement compared to the STVR hotline; and
timeline for implementing the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (AB 953)
dependent on the agency size.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Tapp, La Quinta –
recommended that Council consider adding one School Resource Officer (SRO)
position, and spoke of the SRO’s essential duties and the overall benefit to the
community, including community-oriented policing, student mentorship,
youth counseling, etc.
Council discussed the number and nature of calls SROs usually respond to;
and the volume of calls handled by SROs related to La Quinta High School
over the last year, and how it compared to time spent responding to calls from
neighboring jurisdictions.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Captain Reynolds, La Quinta – said
efficiency measures were implemented over the last year to allow for the
accurate tracking of Community Service Officers (CSO) tasks and time.
Council discussed the proposed budget for police services showed an overall
estimated increase of 8%; actual increase for fiscal year 2019/20 was reported
at 5%; Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) has expressed consent
to cover 50% of the cost should Council approve adding one SRO for fiscal
year 2019/20; the responsibilities of an additional SRO; potential implications
of reducing the daily patrol hours to 130 from 135 as recommended by the
Matrix study; benefits of officer’s proactive time which helps maintain low
crime levels in the community; removing a Special Enforcement Officer (SET)
position, which has been vacant since 2017 and has not been budgeted;
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importance to maintain the existing level of safety and control for the
community; the legislative intent of Assembly Bill 392 Peace officer: deadly
force, and potential implications for law enforcement personnel in the field;
officers’ switch to 12-hour shifts effective May 23; schools’ safety measures;
and spikes in juvenile mental illness.
Council reached a consensus and directed Staff to:
Keep daily patrol hours at 135;
Eliminate the SET vacant/unfunded position;
Add one SRO to be funded 50% by the City and 50% by DSUSD;
Continue to hold 2x2 meetings with DSUSD and Coachella Valley Unified
School District;
Explore implementing classes on domestic violence, harassment, shop
lifting, etc.
3. DISCUSS PROPOSED PERSONNEL POLICY AND
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
Human Resources Manager Scott presented the staff report, which is on file
in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed definition of “small personal acquaintance” under Section
2.2 Conflict of Interest; authorizations required for additional employment
outside of the City; notification requirements under Section 2.5.2 Policy
Dissemination; smoking definition as stated under Section 2.6 Smoking Policy;
dress policy; City Manager’s authority related to employee reclassifications
and financial triggers under Section 3.3 Appointment to New Positions, and
proposed amended language by the City Attorney to read as amended bellow
in blue:
3.3 APPOINTMENT TO NEW POSITIONS
When a new position is created, no person shall be appointed or
employed to fill the position prior to the position’s assignment to a
Classification within the City’s Classificiation Plan, unless otherwise
provided by these Policies. The City Manger or designee shall amend
existing titles and duties in the Classification Plan, as directed by the
City Council. City Council approval shall be required to establish and
assign a new classification to the Classification Plan, and when there is
a rating change of an established classification. This section does not
allow and shall not be construed as allowing the City Manager or
designee to approve reclassifications without City Council approval.
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Council discussion further followed regarding Sections 4.3 Emergency
Appointments and 4.4 Interim Appointments, authorizing the City Manger to
create positions during an emergency condition and approve interim
appointments; position reclassifications resulting in financial impact to the City
shall require Council approval; administrative leave benefits to exempt
positions as listed in Section 8.5 Administrative Leave and looking into a cost-
benefit analysis.
Council reached a consensus and directed Staff to continue with the meet and
confer with the La Quinta City Employee Association, and to continue to
provide comments to Staff prior to the June 18, 2019 meeting.
4. DISCUSS 2019/20 MARKETING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIES
Marketing Manager Graham, Marketing Management Specialist Camarena,
and Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando presented the staff report, which
is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed differentiating promotional efforts for hospitality properties
based on size; revamping the City’s weekly Items of Interest (IOIs) to include
additional information such as street closures, street improvements, etc. that
caters more to what might affect local businesses, changing the name and
format, include a table of content, and create a proto-type for Council to
consider; promoting La Quinta businesses as a whole to create leads,
repurposing opportunities, and alternative design and architectural ideas;
discover and rediscover La Quinta campaign; promotional services to be
provided by JNS Next; promoting group sales and conventions specific to La
Quinta to enhance CVB’s promotion of the valley as a whole and the efforts of
the individual hotel properties; creating more opportunities to collaborate with
the CVB; the additional funding request for fiscal year 2020/21 is to create
marketing opportunities to reach a different demographic and marketing co-
op with Montage and Pendry hotels to promote the La Quinta properties
specifically; scope of printed publications; creating a more specific financial
and deployment strategies plan for the additional funding requests; tracking
return on investment on digital versus printed publications; evaluating current
contract services and identifying needs to reallocate funding to better meet
the City’s needs; assessing the success of Taste of La Quinta and other
marketing campaigns produced by contract services and whether or not they
benefit the La Quinta brand.
Council reached a consensus and directed Staff to outline a more detailed
financial plan and deployment strategies for the requested additional
$100,000 funding; and attempt to estimate the return on investment on the
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requested additional $250,000 funding for fiscal year 2020/21 prior to
bringing the request back at mid-year and include a business plan, metrics,
timeline, expectations, and anticipated results.
5. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 PRELIMINARY PROPOSED
BUDGET
Finance Director Romero presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed preparing an inventory of the City’s Art in Public Places
(APP) and an assessment of anticipated annual maintenance costs;
maintenance responsibility of APP can be either on the City or the property
owner depending on the terms of the agreement.
Council consented with the proposed preliminary budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
1. CITY MANAGER – SEASONS PARK UPDATE
City Manager Spevacek said Staff has been in communications with Mr.
Velasquez based on the public comments provided during the May 7, 2019
Council meeting regarding the lack of proper maintenance of Seasons Park
landscaping; Staff is also working with the HOA and the City’s landscape
contractor Conserve LandCare to resolve the maintenance issues.
2. CITY MANAGER – AVENUE 60 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
City Manager Spevacek said the first phase of Avenue 60 street improvements
along the Andalusia residential development, comprised of one additional lane,
bike lane, curb, gutter, and street signage and striping are completed; and
the second phase of improvements will include the perimeter landscaping and
sidewalk along Avenue 60 as well as the adjoining parks area.
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
Councilmember Radi reported on his attendance at the 2019 Expo by the
Federal Transit Administration held on May 21, 2019, in Palm Springs.
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Councilmember Fitzpatrick noted Louise Neely’s funeral was held this
morning; Ms. Neely actively participated in the community; served on the La
Quinta Historical Society Board; and took part in the operations and
maintenance of La Quinta’s Point Happy Ranch.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Mayor Evans reported on her participation
in the following organizations’ meetings:
CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CVAG ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on
her participation in the following organizations’ meetings:
COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE (covered for Peña)
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC)
La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Councilmember Peña reported on his
participation in the following organization’s meeting:
EAST VALLEY COALITION
La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Councilmember Radi reported on his
participation in the following organization’s meeting:
CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
La Quinta’s representative for 2019, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organizations’ meetings:
CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Sanchez)
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES – RIVERSIDE COUNTY DIVISION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (May 13, 2019 in Palm Desert)
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING
AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:47 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 10:20 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Closed Session Item No. 3
City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken that require reporting
pursuant Government Code Section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Radi to adjourn at 10:21 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California