2016 04 05 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016
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 THE AGENDA
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
1. City Clerk Maysels corrected the name on Consent Calendar Item No. 4 from
Commissioner Byerly to Engel.
2. Councilmember Osborne requested that Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5, 8 and 9
be pulled for a separate vote.
3. City Manager Spevacek noted that due to illness, the staff presenter for Study
Session Item No. 2 was absent so the Council may wish to postpone that item.
Councilmembers concurred with all requests including rescheduling the Study Session
on Economic Development Strategies.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN
PROXIMITY TO CALLE TAMPICO AND AVENIDA LA FONDA, WEST OF THE LA
QUINTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND WELLNESS CENTER (APNS: 770-123-011, 770-
123-012 AND 770-124-010)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF LA QUINTA AND MARVIN INVESTMENTS,
INC.
UNDER CONSIDERATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
SILVERROCK RESORT (APNS 770-200-026; 776-150-021; 776-150-023; 770-
060-056; 770-060-057; 770-060-058; 770-060-059; 770-060-061; 770-060-
062; 777-490-004; 777-490-006; 777-490-007; 777-490-012 AND 777-490-
014)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
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NEGOTIATING PARTY: SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR ACQUISITION
AND/OR DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
COUNCILMEMBER PENA ANNOUNCED THAT HE MAY HAVE A CONFLICT ON CLOSED
SESSION ITEM NO. 1 DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF HIS PROPERTY TO THIS PROJECT.
HE RECUSED HIMSELF AND DID NOT ATTEND THE DISCUSSION ON THIS ITEM.
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED
SESSION AT 3:04 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney Michelle Molko reported no actions were taken in Closed
Session that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown
Act).
Councilmember Franklin led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE -AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Paul Gibson, La Quinta - Mr. Gibson stated his concern regarding
gun shots fired recently by his neighbor, and requested that the Council adopt a
cannabis ordinance similar to that codified by the City of Palm Desert.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Maureen Skeese, La Quinta - Ms. Skeese spoke in opposition to the
proposed commercial development at Washington Street and Avenue 50tH
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Walt Sorenson, La Quinta - Mr. Sorenson thanked those
Councilmembers and staff who visited the Fairways community, and spoke in
opposition to the proposed commercial development at Washington Street and
Avenue 50th
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Celeinne Ysunza, La Quinta - Ms. Ysunza spoke in opposition to any
extension in days or hours of Goldenvoice concerts due to the noise disruption after 11
p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2016
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2. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 534 ADDING CHAPTER 5.82 TO THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RETAIL SALES OF DOGS AND CATS
IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA [ORDINANCE 534]
3. AUTHORIZE THE DISBANDMENT OF THE AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
4. EXCUSE ABSENCE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER BYERLY
corrected name: ENGEL
5. Pulled by Councilmember Osborne for separate vote .due to a conflict »>
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AND REVOCABLE
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LA QUINTA FARMS, LLC. FOR PM10
STABILIZATION AT SILVERROCK RESORT
6. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS DATED FEBRUARY
29, 2016
7. AMEND THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S REGULAR MEETINGS START TIME TO
6:00 P.M.
8. Pulled by Councilmember Osborne for separate vote due to a conflict »> ADOPT
RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP
AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL
MAP NO. 36855 WITHIN THE MADISON CLUB DEVELOPMENT [RESOLUTION 2016-
008]
9. Pulled by Councilmember Osborne for separate vote due to a conflict »> ADOPT
RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP
AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH PARCEL
MAP NO. 36856 WITHIN THE MADISON CLUB DEVELOPMENT [RESOLUTION 2016-
009]
10. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER AND PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR TO ATTEND GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE TRAINING ON APRIL 20-21, 2016, IN
APPLE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
11. ACCEPT LA QUINTA LIBRARY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPE
AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS
12. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED MARCH 11, 18, 22 AND 25, 2016
13. APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, ACCEPT THE
CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS PARKS
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND RATIFY
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PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM DAVE BANG ASSOCIATES, INC.
OF CALIFORNIA
COUNCILMEMBER OSBORNE ANNOUNCED THAT HE HAD A CONFLICT OF
INTERESTED ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 5, 8 AND 9 DUE TO A BUSINESS
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TWO COMPANIES INVOLVED.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Peria to
approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-4, 6-7, 10-13 as recommended with the
name correction on Item No. 4. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/Franklin to
approve the Consent Calendar No. 5, 8, 9 cis recommended, with Item Nos. 8 and 9
adopting Resolution Nos. 2016-008 and 2016-009. Motion passed: 4-0-1 (Osborne
abstain)
BUSINESS SESSION - None
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF LA QUINTA XPARK
Facilities Director Howlett presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
Councilmembers discussed including an area for scooters because those riders have
different needs than skateboarders; consider xPark membership card to cover a
portion of annual maintenance; an analysis of user volume, both La Quinta and
regional numbers, is needed as part of project scoping; research on the skate circuit
and an events and marketing plan is needed to draw more younger visitors to the city;
the regional nature of the facility and opportunity to tie-in with CVlink; data on users is
needed as well as the forecast for the future of the sport; facility fencing and disability
accommodations must be considered in design, and; collaboration with the Desert
Recreation District and others should be explored.
Councilmembers reached a location consensus of La Quinta Park and directed staff to
(a) move forward with conceptual plans and scoping, and (b) contact Coachella Valley
Water District to open negotiations for a land swap for their well site adjacent to La
Quinta Park.
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Pulled from the agenda and rescheduled for April 19, 2016.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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Community Resources Manager Larson and Planning Manager Perez reported on the
plans for the 2016 Goldenvoice concerts and on the City of Indio's Environmental
Impact Report addendum to increase the capacity of the events.
Design and Development Director Jonasson reported on Fairway Villas parkway
landscaping. Council directed staff to get an estimate for "desert oasis" landscaping
and to consider temporary fixes such as painting the perimeter wall, none of which is
a commitment on the City's part to fund this homeowners' association (HOA) project.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Don Weber, La Quinta - Mr. Weber said he is the President of the
Fairway Villas HOA, which consists of ten members. Mr. Weber explained that the HOA
contracted for the removal of the diseased oleanders including the stumps so he will
arrange for the contractor to finish the job. He said that the HOA does not have the
funds to re -landscape and requested that the City fund the project for which he has a
bid for $20,000.
PUBLIC HEARING - 5:00 P.M.
1. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING ORDINANCES TO STREAMLINE THE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF
MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 2, 7, 8, 9, AND 13 [ORDINANCE 535, 536, 537, 538, 539]
Planning Manager Perez presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office.
Councilmembers discussed means of transmitting a weekly summary of staffs'
decisions to Council; dissolution of the Historic Preservation Commission and the role
of the California Environmental Quality Act in protecting historic sites; utilizing the
resources of the La Quinta Historical Society in the future and engaging and
supporting the Society, and; staff's plan to flag historic buildings in the City's permit
system so that no permit for those properties can be pulled without notifying the
Planning Division.
Mayor Evans stated that she wants Council to recognize Historic Preservation
Commissioners.
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 5:17 p.m.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS: None
Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 5:17 p.m.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to take up
Ordinance Nos. 535, 536, 537, 538 and 539 by titles and numbers only and waive
further reading. Motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Maysels summarized the following Ordinance titles for the record:
ORDINANCE NO. 535: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DELETING CHAPTER 2.35 OF TITLE 2 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 536: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 7 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 537: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 8 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 538: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO 539: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS OF TITLE 13 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to
introduce Ordinances 535, 536, 537, 538 and 539 on first reading. Motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Franklin to
make a finding, included in Ordinances Nos. 535, 536, 537, 538 and 539 that the
adoption of these ordinances is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to Section 15061 (B)(3) Review of Exemptions - General Rule. Motion
passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS
Councilmember Franklin suggested and all Councilmembers agreed that in order to
reduce paper use, staff should provide red -line copies of Municipal Code revision in
Council packets but there was no need to also include clean copies of revised
ordinances. Council further directed staff not to recopy attachments for the second
reading of ordinances. In addition, the City Manager offered to establish a procedure
whereby Councilmembers could decide in advance if they wish to receive bulky
attachments to staff reports.
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City Manager Spevacek introduced Assistant City Attorney Michelle Molko and the
newly hired Accounting Manager Karla Campos.
Councilmember Osborne commended the Chamber of Commerce and the Ad -Hoc
Committee Members for the recent informative meeting.
Mayor Evans noted that the Greater Coachella Valley Chambers of Commerce
consolidation was a success so far.
Councilmember Pena announced the upcoming Chamber golf tournament on April 7.
Councilmember Radi announced the La Quinta High School Wind Symphony will
perform a free concert at La Quinta Civic Center on Saturday, April 9. It will be their
last concert before traveling to Chicago to play on April 18 and a final effort to raise
funds for the trip. Mr. Radi noted that this is a successful program teaching not only
music but leadership.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL
La Quinta's representative for 2016, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the
following organizations meeting:
• COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2016, Councilmember Franklin reported on her
participation in the following organization meeting:
• COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
• SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to adjourn at 5:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Digitally signed by Susan Maysels
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SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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