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MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 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
Councilmember Franklin led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Stefani Kerr, La Quinta — Ms. Kerr said that a drug dealer along
with his customers, are selling and using drugs in the La Quinta Park. Ms. Kerr
provided a copy of her comments along with 13 photos for the record.
Dave Walton, La Quinta Assistant Police Chief, said the park was under surveillance by
police but he could not comment on juveniles or compromise police plans to address
the matter.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Phillip Bettencourt, La Quinta — Mr. Bettencourt said
Commissioners are grateful for the opportunity to attend the Planning Commissioners'
Institute and arranged an inspiring tour of an old industrial village that has been
developed as a live -work environment.
Mayor Evans explained that City Manager Spevacek was not in attendance because he
is in Sacramento opposing the California Department of Finance's proposed legislation
to change the rules regarding the repayment of the City General Fund loan to the former
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Evans presented certificates to instructors and participants of the Teen Certified
Emergency Response Team program. The certificates were accepted by instructors
Eric Caden and Jerry Hagen of the Riverside County Office of Emergency Services and
by Principal Rebecca Cook on behalf of the 68 La Quinta High School students who
completed the course.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11 AND FEBRUARY 21, 2015
2. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY GABRIELLA MONPLAISIR; DATE
OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY MARIA BARBA; DATE OF LOSS
— SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND HUMAN
RESOURCES MANAGER TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY LEAD2015 EVENT ON MARCH 31, 2015 IN LA PALMA,
CALIFORNIA
5. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR SALE AND
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE LA
QUINTA VILLAGE
6. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED FEBRUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 20,
2015
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Franklin to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SIGMANET, INC.
FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Assistant to City Manager Escobedo presented the staff report, which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office, along with Paul Edge, Vice President of Services and Zeina Ammar,
Public Sector Account Manager for SigmaNet.
Councilmembers discussed the analysis of existing hardware by SignaNet; retention of
software ownership; the Apple technician on SignaNet's staff; Wi-Fi at City facilities;
system security; provision of separate storage for each of SigmaNet's clients; method
for determining client satisfaction level; and use of service tickets for efficiency and
tracking.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to
approve the Professional Services Agreement with SigmaNet, Inc., for information
technology services. Motion passed unanimously.
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STUDY SESSION
1. UPDATE ON CRIME TREND AND POLICE SERVICE STUDY RELATING TO
COMMUNITY INPUT
Assistant to City Manager Escobedo presented the staff report, which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed putting a link to the survey on the Sheriffs website, the
positive feedback received so far, and an appeal for residents to spread the word to
family or friends to complete the online survey.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Mayor Evans, reported on her participation in the
following organizations' meetings:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Pena, reported on his participation
in the following organization's meeting:
• EAST VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COALITION
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Radi, reported on his participation
in the following organizations' meetings:
• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFO EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
• COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1C. CITY COUNCIL WADS
The Council concurred that staff was to move forward to provide Council with Wi-Fi and
cell -capable iPads by scheduling the purchase and Municipal Code amendment for a
future action item.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Mayor Evans announced that La Quinta will be hosting the Coachella Valley Economic
Partnership meeting on March 18 in the courtyard at City Hall.
Mayor Evans explained the Leadership Investment & Knowledge Sharing (LlnKS)
program started for City employees.
The Council concurred that a study session should be scheduled to discuss the steps
and timeline for a possible 2016 sales tax revenue enhancement measure.
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Mayor Evans announced the next Walk with the Mayor will be held on March 14 at 7:00
a.m. at the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, and will be followed by the La Quinta
Police Safety Fair.
Councilmember Pena asked the Council to consider limiting attendance at the Mayor's
Walks to one Councilmember via a rotation, so the Walks did not have to be noticed as
a meeting with those Councilmembers not on the Walk being listed as absent from a
meeting.
Councilmember Radi reported on the Black History Month and congratulated the
presenter, Eddie Gilreath and his wife. He said he was impressed with the ribbon
cutting and quality of the design of the Palms residential facility. Mr. Radi said he
enjoyed the Reading Across America event earlier at the library, where he read to
children ages one to four.
Councilmember Osborne explained a problem he sees reoccurring with drivers running
red lights and stop signs and asked Assistant Police Chief Walton to research Council's
ability to have input into the amount of the fine imposed by the court for these violations
and to take any other actions designed to discourage the practice.
Mayor Evans announced the dates, times and location of the number one arts festival in
the nation, the La Quinta Arts Festival, organized by the La Quinta Arts Foundation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REQUEST TO TABLE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CHANGE
OF ZONE, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF 82 SINGLE-
FAMILY HOMES ON 20.8 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52 FOR BEAZER HOMES
Community Development Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 5:39 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Monica Ultreras of Beazer Homes — Ms. Ultreras described the
changes her company has made to the plans in response to the Council's negative
comments at a previous meeting.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Lorry Lynn, of Market Strategy Advisors, on behalf of Beazer
Homes — Ms. Lynn explained all the considerations taken into account when designing
this. She said they found that not all buyers want a large lot, a large home, or golf or
even a pool.
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Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 5:54 p.m.
Councilmembers discussed the design changes; the improved flow throughout the
development; the addition of the 18 -inch eaves in the final design; side and front yard
setbacks in other communities; reorientation of back yards to face the Citrus
development; need to include the buyer matrix and comparisons when Beazer Homes
returns to Council with the final plans; desirability of the lower building profile behind the
perimeter walls; characteristics of the targeted buyer; and a general consensus of the
Council that Beazer Homes was on the right track in responding to Council concerns.
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to table
the continued public hearing for an environmental assessment, a general plan
amendment, change of zone, specific plan amendment, site development permit and
tentative tract map to allow the development of 82 single-family homes on 20.8 acres of
land located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 for Beazer
Homes. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Franklin/Pena to adjourn 6:01 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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