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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 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-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and
subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted 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, Management Assistant McGinley, Director of Business Unit and
Housing Development Villalpando, Community Resources Director Escobedo,
Community Resource Manager Calderon, Senior Emergency Management
Coordinator Johnston, Traffic Safety Analyst Gunterson, Community
Resources Analyst Calderon, Human Resources Analyst Triplett, Public Works
Director/City Engineer McKinney, Finance Director Martinez, Interim
Accounting Manager Hallick, Management Analyst Kinley, Design and
Development Director Castro, and Planning Manager Flores.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Peña and Mayor Evans said they will recuse themselves from
discussion and vote on Consent Calendar Item No. 8 due to a potential conflict
of interest stemming from the proximity of real property to this project; and
requested that it be pulled for a separate vote.
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick and Sanchez said they would like to comment on
Consent Calendar Item No. 14 related to Fiscal Year 2020/21 Measure G Sales
Tax Compliance Report.
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Mayor Evans noted that WRITTEN COMMENTS were submitted by Alena
Callimanis regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 6 related to establishing City
regulations relating to campaign contributions.
CLOSED SESSION
1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES, PURSUANT TO
SUBDIVISION (a) OF GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.
CONSULTATION WITH: ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, SENIOR
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION –
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (d) OF
SECTION 54956.9 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. NAME OF CASE:
CITY OF LA QUINTA, PETITIONER, v. LA QUINTA ARTS
FOUNDATION, RESPONDENT, USPTO TRADEMARK TRIAL AND
APPEAL BD., CANCELLATION CASE NO.: 92076446. NAME OF
CASE: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION, PLAINTIFF, V. CITY OF LA
QUINTA, DEFENDANT, US DIST. COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF
CAL., CASE NO. 5:21-cv-515
Mayor Evans asked Councilmember Sanchez if he intended to wear a facial
covering in accordance with current California state health requirements
during the Open Session portion of the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Sanchez responded he was not going to wear a facial covering
and provided the reasons for his decision.
Councilmembers commented on the importance to follow health requirements
to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the ability to participate in the
City Council meeting virtually pursuant to AB 361.
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING
AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:09 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:
City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session that
require reporting pursuant to the Brown Act (Government Code section 54950
et seq.).
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Radi led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Alena Callimanis, La
Quinta – provided a presentation on the new California, Arizona, and Nevada
drought emergency plan; showed a drone fly-over of the Coral Mountain Wave
project (Project); and spoke in opposition of the Project.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER – AWARDED THE 2021 PROJECT OF THE
YEAR TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR THE VILLAGE COMPLETE
STREETS – A ROAD DIET PROJECT NO. 2015-03
Mayor Evans provided a brief description of the project and congratulated
the City on obtaining this prestigious award.
Public Works Director/City Engineer McKinney thanked the La Quinta
community, Staff, and City Consultants for the engagement and work on
the project; commended the collaborative efforts and grant funding the City
received to complete the project; and provided a detailed overview of the
project.
2. TALUS – PROJECT STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SPEAKERS IN-PERSON: Project Manager Josh Frantz with Robert
Green Company (RGC) provided a detailed presentation on the project’s
overall progress and sequence of activities onsite for 1) Montage Hotel and
Spa, including vertical construction, 2) Montage Guestrooms, 3) Montage
Residences, 4) Conference and Shared Services Building, 5) Golf Clubhouse,
6) Pendry Residences, and 7) Pendry Hotel.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Robert Green,
President and CEO, RGC/SilverRock Development Co. – spoke of the
existing labor shortage resources and increased materials costs; and said
he was excited to see the vertical construction.
3. LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION – NOVEMBER 2021 – EVENT
SUMMARY REPORT (verbal)
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PUBLIC SPEAKERS IN-PERSON: Paul Anderson, CEO of SCOPE Events
provided an overview of the very successful November 2021 art event, high
attendance, increased sales; said he is looking forward to holding the March
2022 art event; noted the November “Art Celebration Encore” event will
continue to be held going forward; and commended the City and staff for
the collaboration and support in producing the event.
Council thanked all that helped produce this event.
4. IRONMAN 70.3 INDIAN WELLS-LA QUINTA TRIATHLON – 2021
EVENT SUMMARY REPORT
Alexander Johnston, Sr. Emergency Management Coordinator provided an
overview of the 2021 event.
Council discussed the comments and feedback received from the community
that can help improve this event even further going forward; collaborating
with the participating jurisdictions to disseminate the route map and event
information to the surrounding communities as well and not just La Quinta;
the Highway 111 commercial corridor remained open; and collaborate with
the Chamber of Commerce to canvass the Highway 111 Corridor for future
events.
Council inquired about the cause for unfortunate collision of one of the athletes
with a vehicle and what measures can be put in place to prevent such an
occurrence in the future.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS IN-PERSON: Sabrina Houston, Race Director with
IRONMAN – noted that the IRONMAN lead-route vehicle, mistakenly deviated
from the route, which caused for the No. 2 finishing male athlete to collide
with a vehicle during the biking portion of the triathlon; said the lead vehicle
driver drives the route before the event and this was an unfortunate incident;
thanked the City for the road closures that provide a very safe route for the
athletes; there were no critical incidents during the entire event; and
IRONMAN is always open to consider better alternatives to the route, such as
utilizing CV Link when it is completed.
Discussion followed regarding the COVID-19 vaccination and safety
requirements that were in place for the event from the Indian Wells Tennis
Gardens venue; and alternative venues that can be utilized instead.
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Council suggested organizing a hike from the top of the Cove up the Cove
Oasis Trail that will allow event supporters to watch the swim at Lake Cahuilla
without being subject to the road closures.
Council commended all that made this event a reality and so successful,
including the Salton Sea ambassadors.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Alena Callimanis, La
Quinta – provided safety recommendations for the day before the event as a
lot of the athletes were practicing the route.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2021
2. APPROVE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL AND PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2021
3. AFFIRM RESOLUTION NO. 2021-035 FINDINGS RELATED TO THE
STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE
ACCESSIBILITY TO CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165)
4. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN TO
ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC
PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PASADENA,
CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 3, 2022
5. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE CITY CLERK AND
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE TO ATTEND
THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY 2022
RISK MANAGEMENT ACADEMY IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,
JANUARY 18 – 20, 2022
6. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH CITY REGULATIONS
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE
SPECIFIED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY REGULATIONS
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 571 (STATS. 2019, CH. 556)
[RESOLUTION NO. 2021-043]
7. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE,
AND ADVERTISE FOR BID THE WASHINGTON STREET AT AVENUE
50 AND CALLE TAMPICO SIDEWALK AND AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2019-23
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8. pulled for a separate vote by Mayor Evans and Councilmember Peña >>>
APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE,
AND ADVERTISE FOR BID THE CITYWIDE MISCELLANEOUS
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
NO. 2021-03
9. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH HARDY
AND HARPER, INC AND ACCEPT LAKE CAHUILLA ROAD
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-07 LOCATED
BETWEEN THE QUARRY DEVELOPMENT ENTRANCE AND LAKE
CAHUILLA PARK
10. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH SCOPE
EVENTS TO PRODUCE THE LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION 2022-
2025
11. APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR A
TWO-YEAR EXTENSION FOR LIBRARY, MUSEUM, AND
MAKERSPACE MANAGEMENT
12. ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF
FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 38165 LOCATED AT 47120 DUNE PALMS
ROAD [RESOLUTION NO. 2021-044]
13. APPROVE RECIPIENT FOR THE LA QUINTA 2022 SENIOR
INSPIRATION AWARD
14. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 MEASURE G SALES
TAX COMPLIANCE REPORT
15. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
TREASURY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2021
16. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED NOVEMBER 12, 19 AND
DECEMBER 3, 10, 2021
17. APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 78370 HIGHWAY 111 FOR PARK AREA TO
INTEGRATE WITH CV LINK REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 8
MAYOR EVANS AND COUNCILMEMBER PEÑA RECUSED THEMSELVES,
AND SAID THEY WILL ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THIS
ITEM, DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING FROM
THE PROXIMITY OF THEIR REAL PROPERTY TO THE PROJECT LOCATION
MAYOR PRO TEM RADI ASSUMED PRESIDING OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES FROM MAYOR EVANS FOR THIS ITEM
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 8 as
recommended. Motion Passed: ayes – 3, noes – 0, abstain – 2 (Evans, Peña).
MAYOR EVANS RESUMED PRESIDING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received by Alena Callimanis related to
Consent Calendar Item No. 6, opposing the removal of campaign contribution
limits; written comments were distributed to Council and incorporated into the
agenda packet and public record of the meeting.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Alena Callimanis, La
Quinta – spoke in opposition of the removal of campaign contribution limits.
Council discussion followed noting that any contribution of $100 or more,
regardless of whether there is a campaign contribution limit in place or not,
must be reported, and are on file with the City and available for public review
and examination.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 14
Council thanked the citizens of La Quinta for voting for Measure G to ensure
the future fiscal soundness and stability of the City; noted that Measure G
revenues are helping the City fund infrastructure, landscaping, public facilities,
public safety services, and allowed the City to provide assistance to the
business community as it was needed during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
commended the Financial Advisory Commission for their oversight of Measure
G sales tax revenues and expenses.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1 – 7 AND 9 – 17
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Radi
to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-7 and 9-17 as recommended, with
Item Nos. 6 and 12 adopting Resolution Nos. 2021-043 and 2021-044,
respectively. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. SELECT MAYOR PRO TEMPORE TO SERVE FOR ONE YEAR
Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Peña/Sanchez to appoint Councilmember Fitzpatrick to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore for calendar year 2022. Motion passed unanimously.
2. ANNUAL COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS
OUTSIDE AGENCIES FOR 2022
Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
Council discussed the current outside agencies appointments and reached a
consensus to appoint Mayor Evans and Mayor Pro Tem Radi to serve on the
Art Purchase Committee for the March 2022 Art Celebration event, and
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick and Peña to serve on the Art Purchase Committee
for the November 2022 Art Celebration event; the 2022 appointed Mayor Pro
Tempore to assume all rotating appointments; and to switch the 1st and 4th
quarter appointments to the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce
Information Exchange Committee to Mayor Pro Tem Radi and Councilmember
Fitzpatrick, respectively.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to appoint Councilmembers to serve on various outside
agencies for calendar year 2022 as detailed in Attachment No. 1, incorporated
herewith by this reference. Motion passed unanimously.
3. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH TRITON
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR COUNCIL CHAMBER
AUDIO/VIDEO/CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
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Management Analyst Kinley and City Clerk Radeva presented the staff report,
which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the anticipated equipment improvements and timeline,
including projector replacement, installing a direct feed from the Chamber into
the lobby to eliminate streaming delays, speaker timers, equipment rack and
cable replacement of all of the components in the AV room, audio components
replacement, improving audio and video feeds for the AV room to allow for
greater controls, installing a video switcher to provide greater flexibility on
what is being displayed in the Chamber versus the live stream, ADA
compliance, available options to implement closed captioning, security, etc.;
and teleconference and telephonic accessibility via Zoom webinars.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Kristen Tetherton,
President with Triton Technology Solutions (Triton) – introduced herself; said
Triton is currently serving the County of Santa Barbara, City of Irvine, City of
Costa Mesa, etc.; spoke about Triton’s experience and qualifications; and said
Triton’s team is looking forward to working with the City.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Alena Callimanis, La
Quinta – asked why verbal comments via teleconference accessibility are
audio only.
City Clerk Radeva explained the reasons for the audio only teleconference
accessibility are to ensure audio is not impacted by poor internet signal,
challenges with the ability to control speakers’ video backgrounds; and the
public has the option to attend meetings in-person.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Peña/Sanchez to approve agreement for Contract Services with Triton
Technology Solutions, Inc. for Council Chamber Audio/Visual/Control System
maintenance and support services, and equipment upgrades; and authorize
the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES WITH GHD, INC. TO REVISE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
FOR PHASE 4 TO PREPARE A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE HIGHWAY
111 CORRIDOR, PROJECT NO. 2019-05 (Project)
Planning Manager Flores presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the proposed Phase 4 is anticipated to take 20 months to
complete; ability to speed up the timeline and timeline constraints due to the
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirement; importance to
conduct the stakeholders, community, and business engagement, outreach,
and collaboration in-person instead of virtually; and the stakeholders’ and
community’s engagement and buy-in are critical for the Project’s success and
the importance of communicating the benefits of the Project.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: Todd Tregenza,
AICP, Senior Transportation Planner with GHD, Inc. – explained the CEQA
constraints on the Project timeline, and noted they are prepared to conduct
in-person community engagement.
Council discussed the scope of the market demand study includes housing;
need to create a parking strategy that reduces asphalt and ability to engage
and entice the big-box stores to actively participate in this effort and become
part of the solution.
Council expressed consensus against the Optional Enhancements as noted in
the staff report; and requested that quarterly Project updates be provided as
departmental reports to both Council and the Planning Commission
simultaneously.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Contract
Services with GHD, Inc. to revise the scope of services for Phase 4 to prepare
a specific plan for the Highway 111 Corridor, Project No. 2019-05, in the
amount of $647,393; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
All reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
Mayor Evans reported on her participation, along with Mayor Pro Tem Radi
and Councilmember Peña at the second annual Shop-With-a-Cop on
December 15, 2021, where officers from the La Quinta Police Department took
20 kids shopping for toys at the Super Walmart in La Quinta.
Mayor Evans reported on her attendance at American Express PGA Golf
Tournament media day.
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Mayor Evans noted the La Quinta Museum “Creative Space: La Quinta Artists
in their Studio” exhibit, the Old Town La Quinta Artisan Studio “Gingerbread
Lane,” and Art on Main Street event are available to the community.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta’s representative for 2021, Mayor Evans reported on her participation
in the following organizations’ meeting:
x IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT – COACHELLA VALLEY ENERGY
COMMISSION
La Quinta’s representative for 2021, Councilmember Fitzpatrick reported on
her participation in the following organization’s meeting:
x RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC)
La Quinta’s representative for 2021, Councilmember Peña reported on his
participation in the following organizations’ meetings:
x COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
x IID ENERGY CONSUMERS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council said the City’s Annual Community Workshop is scheduled to be held
on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.; encouraged the community to
attend; and noted the importance of conducting it in-person.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to adjourn at 6:22 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
MONIKA RADEV
2022 Assignments APPOINTED: DECEMBER 21,2021 * Note: receives stipendAGENCY 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE 2022 REPRESENTATIVES Animal Campus Commission 1st Thursday, quarterly at 9:30 am (2022: Feb 3, May 5, Aug 4, Nov 3) Member: Councilmember Sanchez Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick California Joint Powers Insurance Authority* Annual meeting in July Member: Councilmember Radi Alternate: Monika Radeva and/or Claudia Martinez Greater CV Chamber of Commerce Information Exchange Committee Councilmembers rotate – 2nd Thursday every other month at 8:30 am 1st quarter – Councilmember Radi 2nd quarter – Councilmember Sanchez 3rd quarter – Councilmember Peña 4th quarter – Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick Art Purchase Committee – March 2022 Art Purchase Committee – November 2022 Meet during Art Celebrations; (March 3-6, 2022; Nov. 10-13,2022) Members: Com Servs. Com (2) Members; Nov. – Councilmembers Fitzpatrick & Peña; Mar. – Mayor Evans & Councilmember Radi CVAG General Assembly Annual banquet – last Monday in June in Chair’s city (June 27, 2022 at 6 pm) Delegate: Mayor Evans Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick Members: All Councilmembers CVAG Conservation Commission* 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 am (2022: dark March, July, Aug, Oct, Dec) Member: Mayor Evans Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick CVAG Energy & Environmental Resources Committee* 2nd Thursday of each month at 12 pm (2022: dark March, July, Aug, Oct, Dec) Member: Mayor Evans Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick CVAG Executive Committee* Last Monday of each month at 4:30 pm (2022: dark March, July, Aug, Oct, Dec) Member: Mayor Evans Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick (rotating) CVAG Public Safety Committee* 2nd Monday of each month at 9 am (2022: dark Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec) Member: Councilmember Peña Alternate: Councilmember Sanchez CVAG Transportation Committee* 1st Monday of each month at 10 am (2022: dark March, July, Aug, Oct, Dec) Member: Councilmember Radi Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick CVAG Homelessness Committee* 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10 am (2022: dark Mar, July, Aug, Oct, Dec) Member: Councilmember Peña Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (CVMVCD)* 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm Member: Councilmember Peña Appointed 10/19/2021 to serve thru December 31, 2025 Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)* 2nd Monday, every other month at 3 pm (2022: Jan 10, Mar 14, May 9, Jul 11, Sept 12, Nov 14) Member: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick Alternate: Councilmember Peña Coachella Valley Unified School District 2x2 Committee [established 11/03/2015] TBD Members: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick & Peña ATTACHMENT 1
2022 Assignments APPOINTED: DECEMBER 21,2021 * Note: receives stipendCommunity Service Grant Review Committee Three per year: January, May & September January Members: Peña / Fitzpatrick May Members: Radi / Sanchez September Members: Mayor Evans / Peña Coachella Valley Water District Joint Policy CommitteeAs needed – TBD Member: Mayor Evans Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick (rotating) Desert Sands Unified School District 2x2 Committee [established June 2013] TBD Members: Councilmembers Sanchez & Radi Desert Recreation District 2x2 Committee [established Jan. 2017] TBD Members: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick & Radi Economic Development Subcommittee [established May 20, 2014] Meet twice a month; TBD and 4th Wednesday at 4 p.m. Members: Mayor Evans & Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick (rotating) Alternate Member: Councilmember Sanchez Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau* Fridays at 8:30 am at rotating locations (2022: Jan 28, Mar 25, May 20, June 24, Sept 30, Nov 18; dark in Feb, April, July, Aug, Oct, Dec) Members: Mayor Evans Alternate Member: Councilmember Radi IID Energy Consumers’ Advisory Committee (ECAC) 1st Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Member: Councilmember PeñaPublic Member: Lee Osborne Alternate: none (IID does not recognize alternates) IID Coachella Valley Energy Commission (CVEC) 2nd Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. (held at IID Headquarters in LQ or rotating from time to time at facilities in the cities of Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, tribal nations, or unincorporated areas of Imperial & Riverside counties) Members: Mayor Evans Appointment is in effect until December 2022 League of California Cities - Delegate for annual conference Annual conference(s) & General Assembly September 7-9, 2022 in Long Beach, CA Member: Mayor Evans Alternate: Councilmember Peña (rotating) League of California Cities -Transportation, Communication and Public Works Policy Committee Three meetings per year (2022: Jan, Feb, April, & June) Member: Councilmember Sanchez League of California Cities - Public Safety Committee Three meetings per year (2022: Jan, Feb, April, & June) Member: Councilmember Peña Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)* [one rep appointed by every city]2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am Member: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick Alternate Member: Councilmember Radi Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) 4th Thursday of each month at 9:30 am (dark Nov 2022) Member: Councilmember Sanchez So. Calif. Association of Governments (SGAC) Annual Regional Conference & General Assembly – May 4-6, 2022 – Marriott Springs Resort – Palm Desert Delegate: Mayor Evans Alternate Member: Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick Sunline Transit Agency* 4th Wednesday of each month at 10am-1pm noon (includes Committees) (dark Aug & Nov 2022) Member: Councilmember Radi Alternate: Councilmember Peña