2015 03 17 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:31 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - None
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (d)(2) (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION A T 3:32 P. M.
MA YOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:08 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN IN CLOSED
SESSION THAT REQUIRES REPORTING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.1 (BROWN ACT).
Councilmember Osborne led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Robert Sylk, La Quinta - Mr. Sylk provided an update on the La
Quinta Middle School potential cancer cluster, and asked that everyone write a
letter to the school board asking why they are delaying independent testing.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17 AND MARCH 3, 2015
2. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED FEBRUARY 27 AND MARCH 6,
2015
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3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY MALCOLM CHERNICK, DATE
OF LOSS - SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
4 DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY GARY GRAVERSEN AND
JOHN BILLINGS, DATE OF LOSS - SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
5. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2015
6. pulled by Mayor Evans for separate vote due to a potential conflict of
interest based on proximity to her residence > > > ADOPT RESOLUTION
GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP 36523 [RESOLUTION 2015-0091
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE OFF-SITE AND ON-
SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR CODORNIZ (TRACT MAP NO. 32070) [RESOLUTION
2015-0101
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP
AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ORCHARD DEVELOPMENT [RESOLUTION 2015-0111
9. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, AND
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ADAMS STREET SIGNAL
AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
10. APPROVE REPLACEMENT OF AUDIO/VISUAL/CONTROL SYSTEM IN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING
11. ACCEPT EMERGENCY SERVICES GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
12. APPROVE TRANSFER OF ONE EMERGENCY SERVICES VEHICLE TO
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY THE DEDICATED
EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR
13. APPROVE SUB -REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY
ASSOCIATE OF GOVERNMENTS, ALL COACHELLA VALLEY CITIES AND
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR THE INTERCHANGE PROJECT AT JEFFERSON
STREET/ INTERSTATE 10 AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR TOTAL PROJECT
COSTS
14. pulled by Councilmember Osborne for a separate vote due to a potential
conflict of interest based on a business relationship > > > AWARD
CONTRACT TO DATELAND CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. AND APPROPRIATE
$30,000 FROM UNALLOCATED GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE
AVENIDA CARRANZA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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15. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORTS DATED DECEMBER 31, 2014
AND JANUARY 31, 2015
16. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ART DONATION AGREEMENT WITH
GOLDENVOICE FOR ARTWORK TO BE PLACED AT THE JEFFERSON
STREET ROUNDABOUT
17. EXCUSE ABSENCE OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
KATHERINE GODBEY FROM MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2015
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Radi to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended with the exception of Item Nos. 6
and 14, and with Item Nos. 7 and 8 adopting Resolutions 2015-010 and 2015-011
respectively. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Osborne to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 6 as recommended and adopting Resolution
2015-009. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstain (Evans)
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 14 as recommended.
Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstain (Osborne).
BUSINESS SESSION
APPROVE PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY NOMINATIONS
Deputy City Manager Hylton presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers agreed that sitting councilmembers are not eligible for selection as
a Pillar of the Community while in office; asked staff to design stronger minimum
requirements; requested that a clearer policy be brought for the Council's approval
prior to nominations; authorized staff to screen nominations and bring only
complete applications to the Community Services Commission and the Council.
Councilmember Pena suggested that sitting city board members/commissioners be
eligible for nomination.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Franklin to
select the following nominees as new Pillars of the Community for 2015:
Don Adolph, Terry Henderson, Eddie Gilreath, John Walling, Don Arends as well as
2014 Senior Inspiration Award recipient Barbara Paumier. Motion passed
unanimously.
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STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS STRIPING OPTIONS FOR AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND
BLACKHAWK WAY
Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, which is on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed parking options; student safety; current speed limits;
bicycle lane widths; widths of car travel lanes; policing of joggers using streets and
bike paths instead of sidewalks; collision data for both streets; enforcement issues;
cost -benefit of restriping versus targeted policing; prioritizing road maintenance
needs based on condition of roads and documented safety issues; preferred use of
permanent, solar -powered speed indicators as a first response rather than restriping
for $440,000, and; Council will reconsider restriping when these street come up
for routine slurry sealing.
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Chris Escobedo, Assistant to City Manager, and Business Analyst Ted Shove
presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed expanding market evaluation areas to include the region
outside the city limits; the impact of regional and seasonal residents on city sales
tax revenue; desirability of preparing a report similar to the "East Valley Coalition
Annual Goals and Budget Resources" for the city; active effort needed to find new
uses for vacant big -box stores; spot zoning for big -box stores to allow for uses not
currently permitted; overuse of the term "economic development"; deferred
maintenance along Highway 1 1 1; need to take advantage of transportation
opportunities; possibility of forming a subcommittee of residents who have a
wealth of information and talent to assist with economic development; role of
marketing to draw an influx of visitors and shoppers; the high attendance at
activities around the city; use of spot lights to attract visitors and/or low intensity
lights to light the mountains; increasing the marketing budget; need for a focused
marketing campaign during high attendance periods; need for mobility in any
strategy and the ability to take advantage of opportunities when presented —
organizational readiness; need for economic development incentives that are self -
generating and conditional; creation of a ten-year vision and a financing mechanism
to realize that vision; continued community engagement; continued need to be
innovative, decrease costs and increase value; creating connectivity through
economic development; pros and cons of joining with other cities and entities for
economic development purposes, the need to be consistent if a commitment is
made, and the need to see measurable results; positive results generated by the
Valley convention and visitors' bureau; option of investing in direct marketing of
consumers rather than investing in regional organizations; disseminating the La
Quinta brand package; providing Coachella Valley Economic Partnership with a
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sample of results expected; producing an inventory of commercial vacancies on
which to focus; providing the Chamber of Commerce with direction and
encouragement to court existing businesses; study how successful entities court
businesses, such as other raceways; examination of factors behind vacancies, and;
value of attending the Las Vegas and San Diego retailers conferences.
Councilmembers concurred that the top twenty sales -tax generating businesses in
the city should be sent a formal thank you letter from the city.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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 Franklin reported on her
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Osborne reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Radi reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE
• RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Councilmember Pena suggested that staff prepare an application for the Helen
Putnam award in the health and wellness category.
COUNCILMEMBER PENA LEFT THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:46 P.M.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are available in the City
Clerk's Office.
A summary of the following department reports was presented by staff:
• Monthly SilverRock development update
• Announcement of the SilverRock tenth anniversary event
• Responding to and addressing dog bites
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Councilmember Radi said the event for Black History Month with 700 participants
was very impressive; urged support of the La Quinta Wind Symphony at their
Saturday fundraising concert; complemented organizers on the Taste of La Quinta
event and suggested it be expanded to twice a year; expressed his thanks for the
Police Safety Fair; and explained that a tour of parkway landscapes, taken with city
staff and two knowledgeable commissioners, convinced him that drought -resistant
landscaping is a must.
Mayor Evans reported on the success of the La Quinta Arts Festival; noted that the
Indian Wells tennis matches cause more of a traffic impediment to the Valley than
the Coachella festivals; reported on the activities at the Police safety event
including the ten bike give-away, free helmets, fingerprinting, search and rescue
information, and beer goggle demonstrations; explained the Reading Pals program
she attended at a local preschool and noted that La Quinta is the only city
participating; and reported that the Mayor's Walk on March 14, 2015 was
attended by about a dozen residents and Councilmember Radi so there was no
quorum of Council.
In response to Councilmembers' concern, City Clerk Maysels stated that future
agendas and minutes for Mayor Walks will make it clear that Councilmember
attendance is optional.
Councilmember Franklin reported on a luncheon at the Wellness Center and the
high attendance of seniors who are finding their way back to the Center since
reopening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Franklin/Osborne to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. Motion passed: 4 ayes,
0 noes, 1 absent (Pena).
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by City of La Quinta
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of La Quinta, cn=City of La Quinta
Date: 2015.04.09 08:24:43 -07'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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