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2021 05 18 CC Minutes MINUTES Page 1 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Evans. This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, N-33-20, N-35-20, and N-60-20 executed by the Governor of California, in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.). PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager McMillen, City Attorney Ihrke, City Clerk Radeva, Deputy City Clerk Romane, Marketing Manager Graham, Marketing Specialist Camarena, Planning Manager Flores, Senior Planner Flores, Design and Development Director Castro, Management Analyst Torres, Management Specialist Kinley, Interim Finance Director Martinez, Financial Services Analyst Hallick, Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando, Community Resources Director Escobedo, Public Works Director/City Engineer McKinney PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed. CLOSED SESSION 1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES, PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (a) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957. CONSULTATION WITH: ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, SENIOR MINUTES Page 2 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR; WILLIAM H. IHRKE, CITY ATTORNEY (Review Continued Need and Response to Proclaimed State and Local Emergencies Caused by COVID-19) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1) COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:02 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:02 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AND REPORTED THAT COUNCIL ADDRESSED ITEM NO. 1 BUT WILL RETURN TO CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING TO ADDRESS ITEM NO. 2. REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke reported the following pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et seq. (Brown Act):  CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 1 – no reportable action.  CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 – Council will recess back to Closed Session to continue consideration of this item after the Open Session of the meeting has concluded. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA City Clerk Radeva presented instructions on how to join Council meetings via teleconference using the new Zoom format and stated that instructions are also available on the City’s website and listed on the agenda. PUBLIC SPEAKER: Darrel Adams, La Quinta – Mr. Adams is a La Quinta landlord with long-term tenants and one short-term vacation rental (STVR) property. Due to numerous prank calls reporting non-existing violations at his properties, he requested that Council consider amending the Municipal Code (LQMC) to MINUTES Page 3 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION include penalties on those who make multiple false nuisance calls so that residents against all STVRs cannot use Code Enforcement as means to harass those with valid STVR permits. City Attorney Ihrke stated that although the STVR section of the LQMC does not include fines for false calls to Code Enforcement staff, other sections of the LQMC may be applicable such as the general public nuisance section. Council directed staff to report back on the matter including the frequency of false calls and to evaluate whether an amendment to the STVR section of the LQMC is needed to include fines for false calls, similar to the LQMC section prohibiting false alarms. Council also directed staff to trace false callers and send a letter explaining the detrimental effects on neighbor relations, and staff costs and time diversion resulting from false complaints. An article in the GEM publication outlining the negative impacts of false complaints should be considered. PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: Jillian Preher, La Quinta – Ms. Preher explained that she tried to get a STVR permit before the COVID-19 pandemic but has continually been put off by staff, and now that there is a permanent ban on new STVR permits, asked Council to make an exception due to COVID and open the program up for new permits for a two-week period so it is fair to her and those who have been waiting and need a STVR permit to keep their house. Mayor Evans explained the timeline and purpose of the STVR moratorium and LQMC changes banning new STVR permits. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS: City Clerk Radeva reported that written comments were received from resident Rod McGuire in opposition of STVRs and requesting a ban on the program; written comments were distributed to the City Council, made publicly available, and incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF JOSH BONNER, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER, FOR HIS PUBLIC SERVICE AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Mayor Evans, on behalf of the City Council presented Josh Bonner, former President of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber, with a proclamation in MINUTES Page 4 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION recognition of his efforts, community involvement, contributions, and dedicated public service. Councilmembers commended Mr. Bonner for his professionalism, hard work and successful execution of the merging of the Coachella Valley cities’ chambers of commerce. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 4, 2021 2. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2021 3. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2021 4. APPROVE MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2021 5. EXCUSE ABSENCES OF FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSIONER WAY AND CHAIRPERSON MILLS FROM THE MAY 12, 2021 FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING 6. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 38045 LOCATED WITHIN THE MADISON CLUB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MONROE STREET AND AVENUE 54 [RESOLUTION NO. 2021-016] 7. RECEIVE AND FILE THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 TREASURY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2021 8. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED MARCH 31, 2021 9. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED APRIL 30 AND MAY 7, 2021 10. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO CITY FLEET VEHICLES FROM TORRE NISSAN OF LA QUINTA 11. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PARTIAL FUNDING OF TWO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS MINUTES Page 5 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION 12. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT WITH VINTAGE ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2018-32 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION 13. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH CREATIVE LIGHTING INC. FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 CITYWIDE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2018-31 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION 14. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO CONTRACT WITH PWLC II, INC. FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROJECT NO. 2018-30 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION 15. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 14 TO CONTRACT WITH URBAN HABITAT FOR THE SILVERROCK PARK VENUE PROJECT NO. 2016- 08 FOR ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS WORK REQUESTS AND REPAIRS AND RELATED COMPENSATION 16. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH OCEAN SPRINGS TECH, INC. FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION AND RELATED COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE POOL AND WATER FEATURE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 2020-11) 17. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE TRI- STATE MATERIALS TO PURCHASE UP TO $100,000 OF MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 Mayor Evans and Councilmember Fitzpatrick commented on the importance of the School Resource Officers’ role in fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and school children and noted that it is one of the cornerstones of good community policing. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/ Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item No. 6 adopting Resolution No. 2021-016. Motion passed unanimously. MINUTES Page 6 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 MARKETING STRATEGIES AND MEDIA PLAN Marketing Manager Graham and Marketing Specialist Camarena presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Council discussed the 2021/22 proposed increase in spending for print media as a return to pre-pandemic budget levels; exploring options to launch a texting-notification program such as mobile concierge for residents and visitors; working with Southwest Airlines on cross-promotions; using the economic development video as a marketing tool distributed to key people to help grow the non-tourism attractions of the City; converting or expanding the GEM publication to digital format; using federal recovery funds to contribute to La Quinta businesses that air or print ads that cross-promote their business along with the City; importance of City officials speaking with one voice to provide the community with accurate and uniform information, which based on the increase of visits to the website, has been well used; making the 27-minute promotional video available to the community; importance of spreading the success stories of La Quinta businesses, and the City’s support of businesses during the pandemic; using geo-fencing programs to promote the City and businesses to visitors and new remote workers; providing the GEM publication articles in video or audio formats; putting a value on “earned media” in future reports; promoting the City’s upcoming 40th Anniversary; staff acting as ambassador between the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau and key areas of the City such as the Chamber, La Quinta Resort, SilverRock, Old Town, Museum, etc.; and reports on the marketing budgets and analytics from other Coachella Valley cities. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/ Fitzpatrick to approve the fiscal year 2021/22 Marketing Strategies and Media Plan as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A SHORT BREAK AND RECESSED THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT 5:55 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:08 P.M., WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT, TO CONDUCT THE SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER MINUTES Page 7 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER – Planning Commission A special Joint Study Session meeting between the La Quinta City Council and Planning Commission was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Evans and Chairperson Proctor with all Councilmembers present. PRESENT: Commissioners Bettencourt (attending via Zoom teleconference), Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Nieto, and Chairperson Proctor ABSENT: None VACANCY: One Chairperson Proctor asked Mayor Evans to act as Presiding Officer for the Planning Commission during the Special Joint Study Session meeting. JOINT STUDY SESSION – City Council and Planning Commission 1. DISCUSS SAMPLE FORM-BASED CODE STUDY FOR A DEMONSTRATION AREA OF THE HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR PROJECT NO. 2019-05 Planning Manager Flores and Design and Development Director Castro and the City’s consulting team listed below presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office:  Todd Tregenza, Senior Transportation Planner, AICP, with GHD, Inc, and overall project manager for this effort;  Roger Eastman, Director, AICP with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC);  Kathryn Slama, Senior Associate/Project Manager with LWC;  Spencer Johnson, Lead Associate with LWC. Commissioners discussed uneasiness of imposing regulation without incentives; that entrepreneurship is what makes the California State Route 111 (Hwy 111) corridor work; the goal is for changes to lead to livability and sustainability; appropriateness of multi-story buildings and mixed uses of higher densities along Hwy 111; need to remain open to solutions offered by others; support for improving Hwy 111 wayfinding, landscape, streetscape, and other public features; future resort and housing development will occur in the southern areas of the City so Hwy 111 is the place for future mixed-use developments; implementation may be complex given existing specific plans and development standards, and must be synched with the general plan; the form-based code MINUTES Page 8 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION presented seems boiler-plate which needs to be tailor-designed for La Quinta; it is an opportunity to do something truly unique; support for applying new standards to not only new developments, but also existing properties; the vision this plan provides to current owners will help get their support but it may be a substantial effort to get all businesses to buy-in as it is an overwhelming project; importance that no new additional layers of restrictions are imposed; given the small number of frontage businesses currently on Hwy 111, the proposed Subarea 1 frontage change will have limited impact; concerns on density and crowding of buildings and the choppiness of buildings; large parking areas could be softened with landscaping; recommendation to start with proposed Subarea 3 as a sample area where existing plans don’t have to be adapted – an opportunity to prove or disprove the approach; concern that the amount of square footage dedicated to plazas, open space, walkability and landscaping may make the plan unprofitable from a developer’s standpoint; and concern that the residential component of the mixed use formula may have to be low-income housing given the City’s residential compliance standards and this may not be economically viable for developers. Planning Manager Flores explained that the City’s current Municipal Code (LQMC) already allows for all the components of the form-based code, including any related to building heights or mixed-use structures. She also noted that Phase 4 of this study would be examining all of the existing specific plans and providing options for addressing any conflicts. Consultant Kathryn Slama with LWC explained that this was the discussion phase to determine if the City wished to move forward with further research and feasibility exploration. Ms. Slama provided examples of options for dealing with inconsistencies with existing specific plans. Council discussed taking the matter one step at a time; view that housing in any mixed-use development on Hwy 111 would not be wholly low-income but a variety of levels; the purpose of this work is to create an opportunity for owners and developers; that the architectural component would be based on guidance from the code and require review and approval prior to implementation; that the key will be enticing developers with a plan that will pencil out economically for them; support for a demonstration area in Subarea 3 could be ideal; incentivizing owners is fundamental; allowing for greater density in exchange for the improved public areas could help; need to look forward 30 years or more and realize that the Hwy 111 corridor is a major source of the City’s tax revenues; plan should integrate CV Link and buildings facing CV Link, shuttles, bicycles, pedestrians and the residential districts to the north; general concerns about aligning the City’s vision with existing and new MINUTES Page 9 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION developers’ economics; how to address differing architectural styles built side- by-side; and question the necessity of form-based codes versus placing conditions of approval for design. Council and Commissioners discussed the importance of adopting form-based code to give owners more flexibility, drive urban development to the future, need to update the City’s 1980s vision; creating a form-based code that takes the City from 1984 to 2054, allow for organic, incremental growth that is market driven; need to review case studies from other locales with similar terrains; starting with Subarea 3 and the CV Link frontage first; potential savings to developers of costs of various studies if the City creates a form-based plan; repurposing big box stores; working on signage, wayfinding and acquisition of property now; using Subarea 3 as a demonstration area makes sense but adding fun to existing subareas could be exciting including combining old and new uses and architecture to show the evolution of the City; the positives of a form-based code; and addressing Subarea 2 first could set the tempo for Subarea 3. Staff continued its presentation noting the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats of a form-based code. Consultant Slama explained the flexibility of a form-based code in shaping it to meet the various challenges and opportunities along Hwy 111. Council directed staff to (a) provide more case studies with similar terrain such as a wide center road and long corridor and include literature, pictures and how they evolved, (b) form-based code should be less restrictive and more flexible than existing code, (c) until Subarea 3 becomes a possibility, evaluate what can be done incrementally, (d) start grant seeking process, (e) move forward with contract for Phase 4, and (f) include the CV Link frontage in the plan. ADJOURNMENT – Planning Commission A motion was made and seconded by Planning Commissioners Caldwell/McCune to adjourn the Special Joint Study Session meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission at 8:06 p.m. Motion passed: ayes (6), noes (1), absent (0), vacancy (1). MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A SHORT BREAK AT 8:07 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:33 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT MINUTES Page 10 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS SESSION – Continued 2. APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A MURAL ON THE RESTROOM FACILITY AT THE SILVERROCK EVENT SITE BY ARTIST NATE FRIZZELL Community Resources Analyst Torres presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Council discussed installing a selfie pole or selfie station as a tripod for selfies in front of the mural; reached a consensus that concept number 1 was desirable but not for the restroom facility – perhaps the Community Services Commission can identify another site for concept number 1 such as along the CV Link frontage. No vote was taken on this matter. Council directed staff to ask the artist Nate Frizzell for a new concept(s) that is energetic, colorful and modern, possibly abstract and at least one concept that does not include a human figure(s). 3. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH ACORN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ACORN) FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Management Specialist Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Council discussed the quarantining of emails and malicious attachments; staff training; protections when working remotely; approvals prior to any staff downloads; Acorn services for real-time cyber-attacks; reporting significant attacks to the federal government; prevention of flash drive uploads and downloads; clearance checks and internal redundancies for Acorn staff; assurances that Acorn won’t request a contract increase for new types of attacks; and the imperative need for the City to make this investment. Council directed staff to include Councilmembers in the staff training sessions. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/ Sanchez to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Contract Services with Acorn Technology Services to amend Section 2.1 – Contract Sum, not to exceed $420,000 for the current fiscal year 2020/21, and subsequent contract term years; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. MINUTES Page 11 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9.50.090 AND 9.200.015 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE; CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) REVIEW FOR EXEMPTIONS – COMMON SENSE RULE; LOCATION: CITYWIDE [ORDINANCE NO. 594] Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 9:15 P.M. PUBLIC SPEAKER: None. MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:15 P.M. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Kathleen/Radi to make a finding, included in Ordinance No. 594, that adopting this ordinance is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) Review of Exemptions – Common Sense Rule and is consistent with the previously approved General Plan 2035 Environmental Impact Report. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/ Radi to take up Ordinance No. 594 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 594 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.50.090 AND 9.200.015 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO RENUMBERING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SECTIONS PROJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2021-001 MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/ Peña to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 594 as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. MINUTES Page 12 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION 2. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 PRELIMINARY PROPOSED BUDGET Interim Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Council commended Finance staff on the thoroughness of their report and had no questions or directions at this point. 3. SILVERROCK RESORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE AND DEVELOPER PROGRESS TO CURE DEFAULT SilverRock Development Company Project Manager John Gamlin and President and CEO Robert Green presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office, and provided an update on the project’s capitalization; proposed Amendment No. 4 to the Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement; and sequence of site and permit project activities. Council thanked the developer for the update and look forward to having the agreement before them in a couple of weeks. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS All reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 2. CITY ATTORNEY – REQUEST FOR DIRECTION RE: INDEPENDENT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS Council expressed general support for an independent university in the Coachella Valley; authorized Mayor Pro Tem Radi to send a letter of support on behalf of the City; noted that Councilmembers and residents could sign the online petition in support; use of City platforms to promote the independent university; concern that no statement of support has been published by the Dean of Cal State San Bernadino; and that the important entities to garner support from are at the State level, i.e. Cal State system administrators and State Representatives, as well as the local the community. 4. COMMUNITY RESOURCES – PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM OUTREACH UPDATE MINUTES Page 13 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION In response to Councilmember Peña’s questions, City Manager McMillen stated that the signs are being designed, and explained where the public will be able to view the videos. MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS Councilmember Peña reported that he attended Patrick Swarthout’s memorial services. Mayor Evans reported that she and Councilmember Sanchez attended the celebration of life for Betty Myers who served on the Financial Advisory Committee for Measure G and that it was a lovely and a positive tribute with memorabilia from her life as a patriot and advocate. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta’s representative for 2021, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organizations’ meetings:  CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION  CVAG ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS La Quinta’s representative for 2021, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on her participation in the following organizations’ meetings:  COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY  RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) La Quinta’s representative for 2021, Councilmember Peña reported on his participation in the following organization’s meeting:  CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND MOVED INTO A CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION AT 9:55 P.M. CLOSED SESSION – Continued 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR (3) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1) MINUTES Page 14 of 14 MAY 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 10:28 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session on Item No. 2 that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54950 et seq. (Brown Act). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Peña to adjourn at 10:29 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California