2015 11 03 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
City Manager Spevacek requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 6 be pulled for a
separate vote in order to specify in the motion the adoption of the added
resolution.
Mayor Evans requested that Department Report Item No. 4 regarding the
Coachella Valley Wind Up event by Saxony be moved up to the Presentations
section of the agenda.
Councilmembers concurred.
JOINT CLOSED SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT AVENIDA
MONTEZUMA AND AVENIDA NAVARRO ADJACENT TO THE EAST SIDE OF
FRANCIS HACK PARK (APNs: 773-077-015 AND 773-101-013).
AGENCY NEGORIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: CITY OF LA QUINTA ND OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIO
UNDER CONSIDERATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:05 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:05 P.M. WITH ALL
MEMBERS PRESENT.
REPORT ON ACTIONS) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Evans reported that no actions were taken in closed session that requires
reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
Councilmember Pena led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kay Wolff, La Quinta - Ms. Wolff provided an update on issues with
the Salton Sea and urged City support for its rehabilitation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY REPORT
Susie Harvey, Interim President/CEO of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce
presented the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
11/16 CHAMBER OPEN MEMBER MEETING AT Embassy Suites - Council invited
Councilmembers discussed: economic development tasks and progress tracking; the
Chamber's questionnaire/survey and the need to include how and why businesses
chose La Quinta; financial profit from The Gem and City's subsidy; concept and
pros/cons of forming a Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce; the November
16 open -member meeting on consolidation of Indio's and Coachella's chambers of
commerce; request to include data on numbers being served by the Visitor's Center in
the quarterly report; suggestion that the La Quinta brand be leveraged more through
signage, collaboration with hotels and restaurants, and use of the kiosk to generate
opportunities for visitors throughout the year; and a recommendation to explore
consolidation of chambers thoroughly, return with detailed structure and timeline that
allows La Quinta's Chamber to accomplish its in-house goals before considering
consolidation.
2. Moved up from Department Reports >>> COACHELLA VALLEY WIND UP EVENT
AT THE SAXONY CONVENTION CENTER
Planning Manager Gabriel Perez presented the department report, which is on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers discussed the permits and approvals necessary for Saxony to hold
the April 2016 events at the former Sam's Club building, and the plan/application
submittal timeline that would allow staff to make assessments and identify necessary
mitigation measures. Council directed staff to continue to keep Mr. Dolemo informed
on the deadlines his company will need to meet in order to have successful events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2015
2. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED OCTOBER 16, 22 AND 23, 2015
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3. APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED EAST VALLEY COALITION MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING
4. AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF NEW MOTORCYCLE FOR USE BY THE LA QUINTA
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S TRAFFIC SERVICES TEAM
5. APPROPRIATE FUNDING FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS; APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE; AND
ADVERTISE THE MISCELLANEOUS PARKS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR BID
6. pulled for a separate vote >>> ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION TO COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS
CONSERVANCY FOR PROPOSITION 1 GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS
After conferring with City Attorney Ihrke, Councilmember Franklin announced she
will recuse herself from voting due to a possible conflict of interest regarding
Consent Calendar Item No. 6 since she serves as a paid member of the Coachella
Valley Mountains Conservancy Board.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Osborne to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5 as recommended. Motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Pena to
approve Consent Calendar Item No. 6 by adopting Resolution No. 2015-051 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016
PROPOSITION 1 WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
PROGRAM
Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 1 (Franklin)
BUSINESS SESSION
1. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 10 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMALS [ORDINANCE 5301
Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor Moreno presented the staff report, which
is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Councilmember Franklin requested that section 10.08.020 clarify that service animals
and service animals in -training are exempt from obtaining dog licenses. She further
requested that section 10.20.030 clarify that rabies vaccinations are required prior to
releasing unclaimed animals to new owners.
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Councilmember Pena requested that the word "tied" be replaced with the word
"secured" throughout the text.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Deborah Hardy, La Quinta - Ms. Hardy expressed her thanks to the
Council and staff for working with the community to reach sensible regulations.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Radi to
take up Ordinance No. 530 by title and number only and waive further reading.
Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Maysels read the following title of Ordinance No. 530 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 10 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Radi to
introduce at first reading, Ordinance No. 530 as amended by Councilmembers
Franklin's and Pena's requested changes noted above.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPOINT TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Franklin to
appoint Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmember Radi as Council representatives
on the Coachella Valley School District Committee. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. CODE COMPLIANCE COMMUNITY OUTREACH FINDINGS REVIEW
Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor Moreno presented the staff report, which
is on file in the City Clerk's office.
Councilmembers discussed the means to publicize changes to Title 10 of the Municipal
Code; 60- to 90 -day advance publication of Code Enforcement neighborhood
inspections; use of The Gem, social media and the Cove Neighborhood Association's
website to educate residents on Code requirements; community resources available to
assist those who are unable to remedy code violations; and engaging neighbors in
preparation and compliance prior to Code Enforcement inspections.
The Council was in support of staff's action plan.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A 208 -UNIT
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50 [RESOLUTION 2015-0521
Principal Planner Wu presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 5:12 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: applicant - The applicant explained that the property is currently for
sale and the potential buyer needs the extension in order to develop the property.
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 5:15 p.m.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Radi to
adopt RESOLUTION 2015-052 entitled:
APPROVING A SIXTH TIME EXTENSION FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2003-762, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL, SITE, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR LA PALOMA, CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2015-0004
(SDP 2003-762 EXTENSION 6) APPLICANT: WSL LA QUINTA R/E, LLC
Motion passed unanimously.
2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FOR OLD
TOWN LA QUINTA AND A VILLAGE USE PERMIT FOR THE VILLAS AT OLD
TOWN AND DEEM THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT [RESOLUTION 2015-0531
Councilmember Pena announced that due to a possible conflict of interest
resulting from the proximity to his property to the development, he would recuse
himself from voting and discussion on this item.
Principal Planner Wuu presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 5:43 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Wells Marvin, applicant - Mr. Marvin explained the project and
answered Councilmembers' questions.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Aaron Johnson (no speaker form) - Mr. Johnson stated that he lives in
the Cove, owns four businesses and is in full support of the project. He added that he
is not in favor of a fence or wall along the Calle Tampico border of the development.
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Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 6:43 p.m.
City Attorney Ihrke requested that the following heading be added to the top of page
245: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL VUP 2015-001
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to
adopt Resolution 2015-053, amended by the City Attorney's heading, entitled:
APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FOR REVISIONS TO THE OLD
TOWN LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN, APPROVING A VILLAGE USE PERMIT FOR
THE PROPOSED VILLAS AT OLD TOWN, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, CASE NUMBERS:
SPECIFIC PLAN 2015-0001 (SP 2002-058, AMENDMENT 1), VILLAGE USE
PERMIT 2015-0001, APPLICANT: MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC.
Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Pena)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. CITY MANAGER REPORT - None
2. CITY ATTORNEY - MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATION AND SAFETY
City Attorney Ihrke presented the report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers directed Mr. Ihrke to prepare an ordinance adding to Title 5 of the
Municipal Code bans on marijuana cultivation, mobile dispensaries and deliveries to be
in force prior to March 1, 2016.
3. CITY CLERK - ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOLUTION
City Clerk Maysels presented the report which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Councilmembers directed Ms. Maysels to prepare a resolution for the November 17,
2016 meeting supporting the State's anti-human trafficking notice posting
requirements.
4. Moved up and heard during the PRESENTATIONS section of the agenda >>>
COACHELLA VALLEY WIND UP - SAXONY CONVENTION CENTER
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Councilmember Pena announced the passing of Ellie Shephard, a former City
employee, and expressed his condolences to her family. He also reported that he
attended the La Quinta High School Showdown Dinner and highly recommends
attending the event.
Councilmember Radi described the success of the recent Arts Under the Umbrellas
event.
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Councilmember Osborne suggested the City purchase 125 gift certificates for turkeys
or hams for a total expenditure of $2,500 from the City's grant program funds and
asked the La Quinta Police to distribute them to those in need as a holiday gesture
with a note that it is from the City and the La Quinta Police. La Quinta Assistant Police
Chief Walton agreed to handle the distribution through the School Resource Officer.
Councilmembers concurred.
Mayor Evans thanked La Quinta Police for their proactive extra staffing for Halloween;
thanked staff for the quick response in clearing fallen trees after the wind storm;
reported on her City update presentation to a local woman's group and the invitation
received from the Hideaway and Cambria to do the some; announced the ribbon
cutting and soft opening at the new Century movie theatres in La Quinta tomorrow;
and described the reception she attended recognizing John Mealey as the recipient of
the William French award for his contribution to the Coachella Valley Housing
Coalition.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Osborne, reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2015, Councilmember Radi, reported on his participation
in the following organizations' meetings:
CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Franklin/Osborne to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Susan Maysels
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Date: 2016.04.06 08:04:59 -07'00'
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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