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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
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 (joined the
meeting at 3:22 p.m.), Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager McMillen, City Attorney Ihrke, City Clerk
Radeva, Acting Deputy City Clerk McGinley, Director of Business Unit and
Housing Development Villalpando, Management Analyst Kinley, Community
Resources Director Escobedo, Community Resource Manager Calderon,
Community Resources Analyst Calderon, Human Resources Analyst Triplett,
Public Works Director/City Engineer McKinney, Traffic Management Analyst
Gunterson, Management Analyst Mignogna, Finance Director Martinez,
Financial Services Analyst Hallick, Management Analyst Kinley, Design and
Development Director Castro, Planning Manager Flores, Code Compliance
Supervisor Meredith, Permit Technician Lorett, and Marketing Manager
Graham.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Peña said he will recuse himself from discussion and vote on
Business Session Item No. 2 due to a potential conflict of interest stemming
from the proximity of his real property interest to the project location. Council
concurred.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ON MAIN STREET, EAST OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE
(WESTERLY PORTION); APNS: 770-123-011 AND 770-124-010
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: WELLS MARVIN
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ON AVENIDA LA FONDA, EAST OF DESERT CLUB DRIVE;
APNS: 770-125-003, 770-125-002
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: NINO ROSINI
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (QUARTERLY
REVIEW) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957,
COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITION - CITY MANAGER
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
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken on Closed Session Item
Nos. 1 and 2 that require reporting pursuant to Government Code section
54957.1 (Brown Act); and Council will recess back to Closed Session to
continue consideration of Closed Session Item No. 3 after the open portion of
the meeting.
City Attorney Ihrke said Councilmember Sanchez did not participate in the
discussion for Closed Session Item No. 1, as he was on a call in his capacity as
the City’s designee for the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and
he joined the Council meeting at 3:22 p.m. for Closed Session Item No. 2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Philip Bettencourt, La Quinta – said he serves
on the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Coachella Valley Energy Commission
(Commission) as the At-Large Commissioner for Cities; commended the City’s
40th Birthday Celebration held on 4/30/2022 at the Civic Center Campus; and
noted his support for the independent study on electrical energy service
alternatives for certain areas of the Coachella Valley and the importance of
this study.
Mayor Evans explained the Commission’s objective is to develop a long-term
strategic plan to continue energy services for the Coachella Valley following
the 2033 expiration of the 99-year lease between IID and the Coachella Valley
Water District; and LAFCO for the Counties of Riverside and Imperial have
selected a consultant to conduct the study, and are awaiting the funding from
the State of California pursuant to Governor Newsom’s partial approval of
Assembly Bill 1021 (Mayes), which has not yet been released from the
California Water Resources Control Board.
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – spoke on behalf
of herself and the La Quinta Residents for Responsible Development
organization; and presented a slide show explaining her and the organization’s
appeal to Council to request Planning Commissioner McCune’s resignation and
set aside the vote taken by the Planning Commission on the Coral Mountain
Resort project, at the regular meeting held on April 26, 2022, due to his lack
of respect to public speakers and fellow Commissioners.
Mayor Evans requested that City Attorney Ihrke, who attended the April 26,
2022, Planning Commission meeting, report on his impression of
Commissioner McCune’s comments to fellow Commissioners and public
speakers.
City Attorney Ihrke reported that he attended the meeting and he observed
that all the Commissioners had acted with professionalism and in accordance
with City expectations and rules of procedure. Mr. Ihrke said that it was his
impression that all of the Commissioners were well within the bounds of what
would be considered proper decorum under a reasonable person standard.
City Attorney Ihrke reported that the City Council, City Manager, and City
Attorney’s Office take very seriously allegations of any breach of proper
decorum during a public meeting, and he reported that neither the chair of
the Planning Commission nor any of the members of the Planning Commission
raised concerns of improper decorum.
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City Attorney Ihrke also reported that state law grants absolute immunity to
public agencies and its governing bodies, including the Planning Commission,
for verbal or written statements made in connection with official proceedings
within the jurisdiction of the governing body. The policy behind this immunity
is to promote the utmost freedom of communication on subjects of public
interest.
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Kay Wolff, La Quinta – requested Council
support of the Salton Sea Coalition’s resolution requiring that agencies focus
on toxic emissions and greenhouse gases when considering a project for water
importation; and asked Council to support water importation, the Coalition’s
preferred solution to the evaporating Salton Sea environmental disaster.
Councilmember Radi added that a secondary benefit of a water importation
project from the Sea of Cortez or the Pacific Ocean is that it could also include
a clean energy production component.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Evans announced the written public
comments listed below, which were distributed to Council, made available on
the City’s website, and included in the record of today’s meeting:
Chuck Parker (Desert Hot Springs) with the Salton Sea Coalition,
requesting Council adopt a Resolution of Support for the Long-Range
Planning Committee of the Salton Sea Management Program to assess
potential carbon emissions when conducting the comprehensive analysis
of the ocean water import as requested in prior Council Resolutions
adopted in 2019 and 2020 (Resolution Nos. 2019-012 and 2020-039).
Alena Callimanis (La Quinta) – submitted a letter on behalf of the La
Quinta Residents for Responsible Development requesting Council seek
the resignation of Planning Commissioner McCune.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. TALUS – PROJECT STATUS UPDATE
Senior Project Manager Josh Frantz with Robert Green Company and Chief
Operating Officer with Rilington Group Bruce Maize provided a detailed
presentation on the project’s overall progress and sequence of activities onsite
for 1) Montage Hotel and Spa, 2) Montage Guestrooms, 3) Montage
Residences, 4) Conference and Shared Services Building, 5) Golf Clubhouse,
6) Pendry Residences, and 7) Pendry Hotel.
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Robert Green, President of the Robert Green Co. (attending via teleconference)
added that demolition of Ahmanson Way for underground work and
restructuring of the road will cause public inconvenience but a temporary street
will be created; undergrounding utilities and onsite work will begin soon on the
Pendry residences; a portion of the Pendry Hotel parking lot will be started to
provide parking for the clubhouse opening in the fall; and the project schedule
is being revamped to account for the concrete delays, but he still expects to
meet the deadlines outlined in the Development Agreement with the City.
2. LA QUINTA ART CELEBRATION – MARCH 2022 – EVENT SUMMARY
REPORT
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Paul Anderson, CEO of SCOPE Events, LLC,
accompanied by Event Director Kathleen Hughes and Volunteer Manager
Debby Nelson, provided an overview of the successful March 2022 art event,
challenges due to wind storms, high attendance during the reduced three days
the festival was open, increased sales, food and beverage; the need for Wi-
Fi; November Veteran’s Day event plans; and commended the Council and
staff for their collaboration and support in producing the event. Mr. Anderson
announced that the La Quinta Art Celebration was named number one fine art
and fine craft event in the United States. Council expressed their gratitude to
Mr. Anderson and his staff for their great partnership with the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 2022
2. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2022
3. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS (A) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND (B) REQUESTING RIVERSIDE COUNTY
CONSOLIDATE THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
[RESOLUTION NOS. 2022-009 AND 2022-010]
4. 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)
5. AWARD CONTRACT TO URBAN HABITAT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS
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PROJECT NO. 2016-03F, LOCATED AT THE LA QUINTA TOPAZ
DEVELOPMENT, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MILE AVENUE AND
WEST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD
6. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR ADVANCED TRAFFIC CONTROL
CABINETS FROM ECONOLITE
7. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AND
AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
TRACT MAP NO. 29283, RANCHO LA QUINTA, A RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF AVENUE 50 AND EAST OF
MOON RIVER DRIVE
8. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
9. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED APRIL 15 AND 22, 2022
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS FOR
EISENHOWER DRIVE FROM AVENUE 50 TO WASHINGTON
STREET [RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011]
11. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE TRI-
STATE MATERIALS TO PURCHASE UP TO $150,000 OF
MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES WITH ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC
SIGNAL REPAIR SERVICES
13. AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE
MACIAS NURSERY, INC. TO PURCHASE UP TO $100,000 OF
PLANT MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/
Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item No.
3 adopting Resolution Nos. 2022-009 and 2022-010, Item No. 4 reaffirming
Resolution No. 2021-035, and Item No. 10 adopting Resolution No. 2022-011.
Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE GOLD STAR FAMILY MONUMENT DESIGN AND ART
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SELECTED ARTIST FOR THE
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DESIGN AND BUILD OF THE MONUMENT, AND APPROPRIATE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
Community Resources Analyst Calderon presented the staff report, which is
on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed recognizing Gold Star Families of the Coachella Valley, not
only La Quinta families; the symbolism of the monument; limitations to
including human figures in the monument design; abstract design being more
inclusive; general support for Option 2 design, possibly with a circular base;
and messages can be included on the monument to achieve inclusivity.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/
Sanchez to approve Option No. 2 design for the Gold Star Family Monument
with a round base; approve Art Purchase Agreement with CJ Rench artist for
design and build of the monument; appropriate funds; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH IN-SITE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC. TO PROVIDE MASTER
PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE FRITZ BURNS PARK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-02, LOCATED AT THE
CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS
COUNCILMEMBER PEÑA RECUSED HIMSELF FROM DISCUSSION AND
VOTE ON BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2 DUE TO A POTENTIAL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STEMMING FROM THE PROXIMITY OF HIS REAL
PROPERTY INTEREST TO THE PROJECT LOCATIONS; AND LEFT THE
DIAS AT 5:13 P.M.
Management Analyst Mignogna (attending via teleconference) presented the
staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office. Tim Jachlewski, President of
IN-SITE Landscape Architecture, Inc. (attending via teleconference) provided
additional information.
Council discussed importance of community outreach for public input; the
need for on-site input from youth patrons of the park; integration of the park
and the City’s adjacent maintenance yard facility; proposals for the City’s
teardrop/paisley-shaped parcel and its potential as a future boutique hotel
site, and public transportation station; additional shade and lighting for the
playground; inclusion of bike racks in the design; and cautioned that funding
used to develop parks can permanently preclude the land from reverting to
other uses.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – noted that
“splash zone” water must be properly cooled and sanitized as it’s been
reported that a baby died due to ameba growing in warm, under sanitized
“splash zone” waters in another city.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/
Radi to approve Agreement for Contract Services with IN-SITE Landscape
Architecture, Inc. in the amount of $79,375 to provide Master Planning
Services for the Fritz Burns Park Improvements Project No. 2021-02; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion passed: ayes
– 4, noes – 0, absent – 1 (Peña), abstain – 0
COUNCILMEMBER PEÑA RETURNED TO THE DIAS AT 5:37 P.M. FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE MEETING
3. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF INDIO
FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF: 1) AVENUE 50 WIDENING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2022-05, 2) JEFFERSON STREET
AND HIGHWAY 111 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
2022-07, AND 3) JEFFERSON STREET SLURRY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT 2021-17; AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR
JEFFERSON STREET SLURRY IMPROVEMENTS
Management Analyst Mignogna (attending via teleconference) presented the
staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed funding for this joint Indio-La Quinta and Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) project in which 75% of the costs being
paid for by CVAG, with the remaining 25% split between Indio paying three
quarters, and La Quinta paying one quarter based on each city’s proportionate
share of roadway; maintenance of the completed project will be done by each
city for the roadway portions in each city’s jurisdiction; importance of
coordinating proper notification and signage for the surrounding communities;
and sharing traffic monitoring data with Indio during construction.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Peña/Radi
to:
A. Appropriate funding in the amount of $594,000 for Jefferson Street
Slurry Improvements Project 2021-17.
B. Approve Cooperative Agreement with the City of Indio for the design
and construction of:
1) Avenue 50 Widening Improvements Project No., 2022-05 (from
Jefferson Street to Madison Street);
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2) Jefferson Street and Highway 111 Intersection Improvements
Project No. 2022-07; and
3) Jefferson Street Slurry Improvements Project 2021-17.
C. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:51 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL (STVR) PROGRAM
2021 AND FIRST QUARTER 2022 CHARACTERISTICS,
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OVERVIEW
City Clerk Radeva, Permit Technician Lorette, and Code Compliance
Supervisor Meredith presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
Council discussed that every property in areas exempt from the ban on new
permits has the option to obtain a permit, but not all of them do, and at least
one exempt area has zero permits; requested confirmation from staff that the
density calculation for south La Quinta excludes properties in exempt areas;
the 71 complaints stemmed from 48 properties and after multiple fines, the
City’s remedy if they continue to offend is to instigate a lawsuit against them;
data shows that most offenders comply after receiving high fines; since 2021,
program expenses have decreased by $300,00 to $400,000 as revenue has
increased; program permit revenue is sufficient to cover program expenses
with transient occupancy tax (TOT) revenue and fines going into the General
Fund to cover City services like one-third of the police budget; appreciation
for the quality, comprehensiveness and tracking of the data by staff; cost
increases due to inflation are expected in 2022; discontinuing the STVR
program would result in a loss of about $3.5 million in TOT revenue to the
City; the improvement in compliance in the program since the height of
disruption in 2020, during the COVID-19 quarantine period, due to the various
adjustments made by the City; quality of life for residents has been the
Council’s primary focus in making adjustments over the past two years; 2022
festival season was busy for Code Compliance but far fewer complaints than
in previous years; the disturbances caused by the Revolve Fyre Fest 2.0, and
the need for greater restriction on their permit should Revolve apply again
next year for an event permit; request for Visit Greater Palm Springs hotel
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occupancy data for festival periods; and reminder that this report along with
all data and charts are available for public viewing on the City’s website.
2. DISCUSS CITYWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM (PSCS)
PHASE 1 RECAP AND PHASE 2 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Traffic Management Analyst Gunterson presented the staff report, which is on
file in the Clerk’s Office.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Martinez spoke about traffic
during the festivals; the benefits of the PSCS and automatic license plate
recognition (ALPR) cameras in assisting with crime and collision investigation;
the policies, training, access, retention, etc. for traffic video data set forth by
Senate Bill 34 (SB 34); and La Quinta being one of only three Riverside County
cities without ALPR.
Council discussed the time interval between yellow and red traffic lights; the
limitations of ALPR systems; and the ability to request ALPR video from
surrounding cities when following suspects.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Evans said written public comment was
received from resident Mario Sewell in opposition of the license plate readers,
which were distributed to Council, made available on the City’s website, and
included in the record of today’s meeting.
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Kay Wolff, La Quinta – Ms. Wolff questioned if
the City’s goal to reduce costs by installing the PSCS eight months ago had
been evaluated yet; who monitors the images; who has access; will the
Immigration and Naturalization Service have access; the clarity of night
images; posting a map of the location of the 22 cameras in the City;
safeguards to counter the dangers of potential misuses of images;
amendments to the City Code to reflect the updated technology; possible
conflict between La Quinta’s retention policy for such data and that set forth
by SB 34; name/title of staff person who will be designated the “end user;”
State reporting and regular meeting update requirements; and suggested
more publicity for public input next time this is on the agenda so the benefits
and potential abuses can be aired publicly.
Council continued to discuss that the City is under no legal obligation to share
the video or data collected but have a policy to share it with the Police;
including in the evaluation, Riverside County Sheriff Department’s preferred
software; integration of the current PSCS system with an ALPR system; the
poor quality of PSCS images at night versus the filtering and clarity of ALPR
night images; ALPS systems have assisted in solving hundreds of regional
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crimes once license plate alerts are widely disbursed; safeguards and
authorization to access images requires a signed agreement, need-to-know,
right-to-know, associated case number and monthly audits to insure only
authorized personnel for authorized reasons are accessing; upgrading to fiber
to improve images is expensive, and tying into outside third-party internet
providers, such as Spectrum or Frontier, would compromise the security of
the data; details of the current complex security protocol; the possibility of
the City installing ALPS and transferring ownership to the Police since the only
purpose of the system is to assist in solving crimes; pros and cons,
alternatives, and cost-benefit analysis of extending fiber lines to the top of the
cove to capture images; the cost benefit in reductions to Police budget if ALPS
is installed; the benefit of incremental phasing of imagining systems being the
reduction of cost and the perfection of the technology over time; ability to
block-out license plates captured that are not of interest or under
investigation; procedure for public record requests for images; and refusal by
Council to consider any sort of facial recognition technology now or in the
future.
Council reached a consensus and directed staff to explore the next phases of
enhancements; research various vendors and options; evaluate which agency
should hold ownership of the system; develop a plan for public outreach which
could include sharing statistics and success stories; provide Police data on the
number of unsolved crimes due to inability to read license plates since the
PSCS system was installed; include data on the PSCS usefulness in future
Police Department quarterly reports; and conduct a test with PSCS cameras
installed at a lower height to see if plate images improve.
Next Steps for Phase 2 PSCS:
Phase 2 PSCS Project proposed in fiscal year 2022/23 CIP funding
Obtain PCSC integrator contract
Obtain bids for Phase 2 PCSC system
Install Phase 2 PCSC system
If Council approves ALPR cameras, PSCS policies and procedures would
be modified to be compliant with SB34 which establishes regulations for
agencies using license plate reader technology
Continue community outreach and provide public access opportunities
Staff will report back to Council with more data and a project timeline by the
end of summer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – All reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
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MAYOR’S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ITEMS
Councilmember Radi commended City Attorney Ihrke for his service and
dedication to the City and community; Council echoed his comments.
Councilmember Radi commended the City’s board and commission members
for their service and dedication.
Councilmember Peña reported on the success of the City’s 40th years birthday
event held at the Civic Center Campus on April 30, 2022.
Mayor Evans announced that there will be a Special Public Meeting, held virtual
and jointly with the cities of La Quinta, Indio and Coachella on Monday, May
9, 2022, to discuss energy and infrastructure options and alternatives due to
IID’s incapacity and deficiencies. The public and all Councilmembers are
invited to join.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta’s representative for 2022, Mayor Evans reported on her participation
in the following organization’s meeting:
CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
La Quinta’s representative for 2022, Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick reported on
her participation in the following organization’s meeting:
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC)
La Quinta’s representative for 2022, Councilmember Peña reported on his
participation in the following organizations’ meetings:
CVAG VALLEY-WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
IID ENERGY CONSUMERS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
La Quinta’s representative for 2022, Councilmember Radi reported on his
participation in the following organization’s meeting:
SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION – Continued
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (QUARTERLY
REVIEW) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957,
COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITION - CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING
AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 7:58 P.M.
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MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:55 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act), City Attorney
Ihrke reported Council completed the City Manager’s performance review and
took the following action on Closed Session Item No. 3:
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/
Peña to renew the City Manager’s employment agreement for three additional
years, effective the expiration of the current agreement, with an amendment
for the extension to be brought back at a future Council meeting. Motion
passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 9:56 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California