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MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION - None
Mayor Evans led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Shander Sessions, La Quinta — Mr. Sessions is the Vice President
of Organic Solutions in Palm Springs. He provided information on his medical
marijuana dispensary including its purpose, its customers, its operation and inspections.
Mr. Sessions offered to give city officials a tour of his facility. He expressed interest in
finding a safe access location for La Quinta residents, and said he was willing to assist
in writing the ordinance, even if his company does not open a shop in La Quinta.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: James Camper, La Quinta resident — Mr. Camper is the owner of
Organic Solutions (marijuana. dispensary). He said his outlet is one of three licensed in
Riverside County. Mr. Camper said that he understood the Council's decision in the
past to bar dispensaries in La Quinta until both federal and state laws permitted the use.
He said that since things have settled down between the federal and state government
on this issue, he would now like to have this medicine available to residents at the east
end of the Coachella Valley.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Phillip Bettencourt, La Quinta — Mr. Bettencourt, the liaison to the
Planning Commission, said he was very proud of the new Wellness Center and salutes
all who worked on the facility.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
City Manager Spevacek notified the Council that after 22 years of service, the projection
screen in the Council Chambers has burned out and the search so far for replacement
parts has not been successful. He said that the mid -year budget will include
expenditures for a new projection system as well as funds to address the audio
deficiencies.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Evans presented Public Works Director Jonasson with the American Public
Works Association award for the 2014 Student Outreach Program, and another award
for the 2013-2014 Project of Merit Award — Eisenhower Drive and Calle Sinaloa
Roundabout Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2015
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION REQUESTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION [RESOLUTION
2015-004]
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
ADDING CITY OF LA QUINTA AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA HOME ENERGY RENOVATION
OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM [RESOLUTION 2015-005]
4. APPROVE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEND
QUARTERLY LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETING IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — JANUARY 16,
2015
5. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED DECEMBER 19, DECEMBER 30,
2014 AND JANUARY 9, 2015
6. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY ANNA AND GUILLERMO
VARGAS; DATE OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
7. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY DIANE SCURLOCK; DATE OF
LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
8. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY JAMES AND DONNA
NOWLIN; DATE OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
9. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY JOSEPH ARSANTO; DATE
OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
10. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY JOSE OCHOA-TORRES;
DATE OF LOSS — NOVEMBER 14, 2014
11. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR PLANS EXAMINER/INSPECTIONS
SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND CRW PERMIT SOFTWARE TRAINING ON
FEBRUARY 2-6,2015, IN CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
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12. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2014
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Pena tc
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item Nos. 2 and 3 adopting
Resolutions 2015-004 and 2015-005 respectively. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. SELECT A REPRESENTATIVE FOR COACHELLA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT'S JOINT POLICY COMMITTEE
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Pena to
select Mayor Evans to represent the City of La Quinta on the Coachella Valley Water
District Joint Policy Committee. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Radi to
select Councilmember Franklin as the alternate on this Committee. Motion passed
unanimously.
2. APPROPRIATE FUNDING, ADD THE LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA
VALLEY ENGINEERS, INC.
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed polling users and library staff; damage caused by the
September 2014 storm; use of photovoltaics in parking lot; developer contributions;
sharing the library's public parking lot; square footage freed up due to Chamber of
Commerce move; status of Americans -with -Disabilities -Act improvements; source of
funding for improvements; estimates for design and inspection; expanding services to
the north end of the City; researching mobile library service; use of school libraries after
hours, and; ensuring facilities are used to capacity.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to
appropriate funding, add the library improvements project to the Fiscal Year 2014/2015
capital improvement plan, and approve the professional services agreement with
Coachella Valley Engineers, Inc. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Mayor Evans, reported on her participation in the
following organization's meeting:
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Franklin, reported on her
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Osborne, reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Pena, reported on his participation
in the following organization's meeting:
• ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Radi, reported on his participation
in the following organizations' meetings:
• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFO EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, RIVERSIDE DIVISION
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are available in the City Clerk's
Office.
1. City Manager Spevacek reported on the proposal to form an East Valley
Economic Development group. There was a consensus among the Council to hold a
study session on this item.
2. City Manager Spevacek announced that the City's website is under a cyber -
attack, and staff is working on a fix.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Mayor Evans thanked Lt. Walton for the quarterly police report, which assists
Councilmembers in recognizing trends, and noted that overall, incidents of crime were
down.
Councilmember Franklin requested consensus from Council to direct staff to investigate
the possibility of adding cell service on Councilmembers' City -issued iPads.
Councilmembers Osborne and Pena, and Mayor Evans agreed that cell service would
be useful. Mayor Evans offered to pay for the added convenience if necessary.
Councilmembers thanked staff for the superior job done with the Wellness Center
opening event and all the weekend events.
Councilmember Pena suggested painting on City vehicles the City's website, Play-in-
La-Quinta website, and possibly the phone number.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Pena/Franklin to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by City of La Quinta
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