2021 05 18 CC Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AND
SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION
MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA CITY
COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION MEETING BETWEEN THE
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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