2022 10 04 CC MinutesCITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 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.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager McMillen, City Attorney Ihrke, City Clerk
Radeva, Deputy City Clerk McGinley, Director of Business Unit and Housing
Development Villalpando, Community Resource Manager Calderon, Public
Works Director/City Engineer McKinney, Management Analyst Mignogna,
Finance Director Martinez, Design and Development Director Castro, Planning
Manager Flores, Senior Planner Flores, Public Safety Manager Mendez,
Emergency Services Coordinator Lagunas, Human Resources Analyst Triplett,
and Traffic Management Analyst Gunterson.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
City Clerk Radeva said City Attorney Ihrke will provide a verbal comment on
Consent Calendar Item No. 6 related to the City Manager employment
agreement in accordance with the Brown Act.
Councilmember Radi, Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick, and Mayor Evans said they
would like to comment on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7 and 8.
Councilmember Radi said he will recuse himself from discussion and vote on
the grant funding for La Quinta High School (LQHS) under consideration on
Business Session Item No. 1, due to a potential conflict of interest stemming
from his son being a student at LQHS.
Council concurred.
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CLOSED SESSION
1. 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD (APN: 600-030-018)
CITY NEGOTIATOR: JON MCMILLEN, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTY: BLACKPOINT PROPERTIES
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
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 4:03 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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
Regarding existing litigation concerning the following two cases:
✓ City of La Quinta, Petitioner, v. La Quinta Arts Foundation, Respondent,
USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Bd., Cancellation Case No.
92076446; and
✓ La Quinta Arts Foundation, Plaintiff, v. City of La Quinta, Defendant, US
Dist. Court, Central District of Cal., Case No. 5:21-cv-515
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1, subdivision (a)(3), the City
Council received and reviewed a copy of two agreements: 1) Settlement and
Coexistence Agreement and 2) Consent and Coexistence Agreement, both of
which were signed by the opposing party in the litigation, La Quinta Arts
Foundation. The two agreements sought to settle and forever resolve the
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disputes in the two related cases cited above, which both, in general, involve
the use of the "La Quinta Art Celebration" trademark held by the City, and use
of the "La Quinta Arts Festival" trademark held by the La Quinta Arts
Foundation.
The substance of the settlement memorialized by the agreements may be
summarized as follows:
• Each party recognizes the validity of the other party's trademark.
• Each party consents to the registration of each other's trademarks with
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Each party accepts each mark's description and uses for the "class and
services" for which they have been registered at the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office.
• La Quinta Arts Foundation will not use "La Quinta Art Celebration" or
word "Celebration" in connection with any event where art is sold except
for referring descriptively to the City's Art Celebration event, or to
another entity's event that may use the word "Celebration."
y City of La Quinta will not use the word "Festival" in connection with the
City's La Quinta Art Celebration or similar City -sponsored event, but
may use the word when referring to another entity's event that may use
the word "Festival."
• Until March 8, 2025, each party will provide mutually -agreed disclaimers
on event webpages to notify users of the website that neither party is
affiliated with the other.
• Until March 8, 2025, mutually -agreed logo usage parameters will be
used.
➢ Neither party admits liability or fault.
• Neither party pays the other party any compensation as part of the
settlement.
• Upon execution of the agreements, both cases will be dismissed, and
standard provisions regarding mutual releases of claims and remedies
for settlement breach would apply.
MOTION MADE IN CLOSED SESSION - A motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Pena to approve two agreements: 1) Settlement
and Coexistence Agreement and 2) Consent and Coexistence Agreement,
subject to non -substantive corrections if necessary; and authorized the City
Manager to execute the agreements. Motion passed unanimously.
• CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. 2 - no reportable action.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Pena led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Philip Bettencourt, La Quinta - said he was speaking on
behalf of the Rancho La Quinta Homeowners Association (HOA) who are again
hosting a Thanksgiving Day Ceremony for the US Marine Corp, starting at 11
a.m., which offers Marines use of HOA facilities such as golf and tennis and
offers valley residents the opportunity to share their Thanksgiving Day with
Marines from the Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms; and extended an
invitation to the Council to join the Rancho La Quinta residents at the
Ceremony to welcome the Marines.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL FIRE
PREVENTION WEEK - OCTOBER 9-15, 2022
Mayor Evans said the City has issued a Proclamation in recognition of National
Fire Prevention Week; this year's theme is "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape,"
and the campaign aims to educate everyone about simple but important
actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from
home fires.
Riverside County Fire Department Fire Safety Specialist Kohl Hetrick gave a
brief presentation on the "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape" theme and the
importance of ensuring that all fire detection devices are properly maintained
and operational; all family members participate in fire drills twice a year; the
importance early notification fire alarms provide, particularly when folks are
asleep; and stressed the importance of closing bedroom doors while folks are
asleep as it slows down the fire flow path and the fire progression, should a
fire incident occur.
Safety Specialist Hetrick and Fire Systems Inspector Leilani Rojas thanked
Council for the recognition and received the proclamation.
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2. INTRODUCE NEW CITY STAFF MEMBERS
City Manager McMillen introduced the following new City employees:
Employee Name
Tania Martinez
Jesus Lopez
Mark Bustamante
Elizabeth Molina
Erika Arvizu
Jennifer Nelson
Sherry Barkas
Title
Administrative Technician
Permit Technician
Construction Inspector
Permit Technician
Management Assistant
Management Specialist
Management Specialist
City Manager McMillen introduced the following
Employee Name
Laurie McGinley
Michael Salas
Duane Clayton
CONSENT CALENDAR
Department
Community Resources
City Clerk
Public Works/Engineering
Design & Development
Community Resources
City Manager
City Manager
promoted City employees:
Title
Deputy City Clerk
Code Compliance Officer II
Plans Examiner
Department
City Clerk
Code Compliance
Design & Development
1. APPROVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
2. AUTHORIZE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL FOR THE SENIOR EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TO ATTEND SPORT EVENT RISK
MANAGEMENT TRAINING IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,
OCTOBER 16-18, 2022
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND
DESIGNATION OF THE CITY MANAGER AS AUTHORIZED AGENT
FOR THE CITY FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING FEDERAL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [RESOLUTION NO. 2022-035]
4. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR, AND
RECEIPT OF, CALRECYCLE GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS
[RESOLUTION NO. 2022-036]
5. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED SEPTEMBER 16, AND
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
6. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR
THE CITY MANAGER
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7. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE,
AND ADVERTISE FOR BID THE MOON RIVER DRIVE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT 2022-10
8. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE,
AND ADVERTISE FOR BID THE BLACKHAWK WAY SCHOOL
CROSSING PROJECT 2022-22
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 - Verbal Announcement by City Attorney
Ihrke regarding City Manager/Executive Employee Compensation:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, subdivision (c)(3) of the Brown
Act, prior to taking final action, the legislative body shall have a verbal
summary of a recommendation for final action on the salary, salary schedule,
or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of any local agency
executive, as defined by Government Code Section 3511.1, subdivision (d).
The City Manager, Jon McMillen, is such a local agency executive. Mr.
McMillen's current Employment Agreement was approved at the June 21,
2022, Council meeting to continue employment for three (3) additional years,
effective July 1, 2022, with no adjustment in salary since the July 1, 2019
Employment Agreement, but the current agreement authorizes the Council to
adjust the salary. With the completion of Mr. McMillen's annual performance
evaluation, the following recommendation for an adjustment to the City
Manager's compensation is as follows:
• Base salary for the current fiscal year will be $250,000, with the City
Manager deemed at "Step 10" under the currently operative 2022/23
Salary Schedule for full-time management employees; thereafter, base
salary will correspond to the "Step level" for city manager compensation
as set forth in the 2022/23 Salary Schedule;
• Deferred compensation in the amount of $30,000 annually, which must
be paid into a qualified retirement or supplemental retirement plan; and
• Like all other City employees, the City Manager is eligible for the current
citywide health benefit cap of $1,832.01 per month, and $200 Annual
Wellness Dollar benefit per fiscal year.
The proposed Amendment before the Council memorializes these terms and
conditions.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 7 AND 8 - VERBAL COMMENTS
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick and Radi explained the necessity for the repairs
and thanked staff for scheduling it.
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/
Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item Nos.
3 and 4 adopting Resolutions No. 2022-035 and 2022-036, respectively.
Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE FIRST ROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
COUNCILMEMBER RADI SAID HE WILL RECUSE HIMSELF FROM
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RELATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT
FUNDING FOR THE LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL BLACKHAWK BRIGADE
BAND BOOSTERS AND LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS
WATER POLO TEAM DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
STEMMING FROM HIS SON BEING A STUDENT AT LA QUINTA HIGH
SCHOOL WHO MAY BENEFIT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM CITY
GRANTS
COUNCILMEMBER PENA ANNOUNCED THAT HE IS A VOLUNTEER
MEMBER OF THE DR. CARREON FOUNDATION FOR WHICH HE DOES
NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION, THEREFORE THERE IS NO CONFLICT
WITH HIM VOTING ON THIS ITEM
Community Resource Manager Calderon presented the staff report, which is
on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the level of funding for the Ophelia Project; and the process
and purpose of starter grants.
COUNCILMEMBER RADI RECUSED HIMSELF AND LEFT THE DIAS AT
4:37 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: David Jewett, La Quinta High School Band Director and
Band Booster Member - asked the Council to consider allocating additional
grant funding for the 70-member marching band to help fund competitions,
uniforms, and logo folders.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Maria Norman, Teacher Advisor of the John Glenn Middle
School Kids -in -the -Kitchen Club, along with Club President Hailey Floth, and
Club Vice President Kamden Lindsey explained the skills learned and benefits
of the Club.
COUNCILMEMBER RADI RETURNED TO THE DAIS AT 4:49 P.M.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Pamela Grogan, CEO, Nehemiah Charitable Fund -
explained that the Fund provides motel and food vouchers, groceries, and
utilities assistance for approximately 20 La Quinta families by working with
other organizations and through referrals.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Peter Sturgeon, President/CEO with John F. Kennedy
Memorial Foundation and Ophelia Project - announced that the Project is back
in 14 Coachella Valley schools and explained the mission of the Project.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely, PhD, CEO, HARC, Inc. -
explained that HARC does a health survey in the Coachella Valley every three
years, and thanked Council for their support.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jennifer Heggie, Executive Director with Pegasus Riding
Academy - explained the mission of the Academy which has approximately
50 La Quinta riders and that the City grant will be used to transport students
from their schools to the Pegasus ranch.
COUNCILMEMBER RADI LEFT THE DIAS AT 5:06 P.M. DURING THE
WATER POLO TEAM SPEAKER'S TIME
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kelley Becker, Teacher/Volunteer Coach with La Quinta
High School Boys and Girls Water Polo Team - thanked Council for the starter
grant, and explained their fund-raising efforts.
Councilmembers Pena, Sanchez, Mayor Pro Tem Fitzpatrick, and Mayor Evans
expressed support for increasing the grant funding for the La Quinta High
School Blackhawk Brigade Band and the JFK Foundation Ophelia Project from
the proposed $2,500 each to $5,000 each.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/
Fitzpatrick to approve the first round Community Services Grants for fiscal
year 2022/23 as follows:
• La Quinta High School Blackhawk Brigade Band $5,000
• La Quinta High School Boys & Girls Water Polo Team $ 500
• JFK Foundation Ophelia Project $5,000
Motion passed - ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 1 (Radi).
COUNCILMEMBER RADI RETURNED TO THE DAIS AT 5:10 P.M. FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE MEETING
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MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/
Radi to approve the first round Community Services Grants for fiscal year
2022/23 as follows:
• Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) $3,500
• Dr. Carreon Foundation $2,500
• Harc, Inc. $5,000
• Hidden Harvest $5,000
• John Glenn Middle School, Kids in the Kitchen Club $2,000
• La Quinta Youth Sports Association (LQYSA) $2,500
• Nehemiah Charitable Fund $500
• Parkinson's Resource Organization $500
• Pegasus Riding Academy $5,000
Motion passed unanimously.
Total combined grant funding of $37,000 was awarded for the first round
Community Service Grants for fiscal year 2022/23.
2. APPROVE PROJECT BUDGET AND AWARD CONTRACT TO BC DATA
AND POWER FOR THE X-PARK PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA (PSCS)
PROJECT NO. 2022-23
Management Analyst Mignogna and Traffic Management Analyst Gunterson
presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the benefits of utilizing PSCS cameras to help deter graffiti
and vandalism, unauthorized use by the public jumping the fence, and defend
the City against lawsuits; and identification abilities of the PSCS cameras.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Radi/
Sanchez to approve the project budget and award contract to BC Data and
Power for the X-Park Public Safety Camera System Project No. 2022-23,
located at the X Park; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE TO
APPROVE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2022-0002 AND
ZONE CHANGE 2022-0003 AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-0001 FOR
GENERAL PLAN MAP, ZONING MAP AND ZONING CODE CLEAN
UP ITEMS. CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061
(b)(3), COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION. LOCATION: CITY-WIDE
[ORDINANCE NO. 603 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2022-037]
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report, which is on file at the Clerk's
Office.
MAYOR PRO TEM FITZPATRICK RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION
AND VOTE ON THIS ITEM DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
STEMMING FROM THE PROXIMITY OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE PROJECT
LOCATIONS AND LEFT THE DAIS AT 5:28 P.M.
Council discussed cell tower height limits and inspections; and requested cell
coverage ring maps be submitted by cell companies during annual reviews.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:45 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta - provided hand-out materials,
which were distributed to Council, made public, and incorporated into the
agenda packet; expressed concern that Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD) has already taken some of the private property currently being
rezoned from major community facilities to low -density residential.
Council discussed zoning changes having no effect on any private land dispute,
if any, between CVWD and a landowner; possible access options for future
development; this change is reverting the zoning back to residential; and
agreement with name change to Village Hospitality.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta - said that CVWD may not
realize that are encroaching and there is a berm at Avenue 62.
MAYOR EVANS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:00 P.M.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/
Sanchez to make a finding, included in Ordinance 603, that adopting this
ordinance is exempt under the 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 - ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 1 (Fitzpatrick).
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi
to take up Ordinance No. 603 by title and number only and waive further
reading. Motion passed - ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 1 (Fitzpatrick).
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City Clerk Radeva read the following title of Ordinance No. 603 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP RELATED
TO CLEAN UP ITEMS
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi
to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. 603 as recommended. Motion
passed - ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 1 (Fitzpatrick).
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/
Sanchez to adopt Resolution No. 2022-037 to approve General Plan
Amendment 2022-0001:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CLEAN
UP ITEMS AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion passed - ayes 4, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 1 (Fitzpatrick).
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 6:04 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:10 P.M.
WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT INCLUDING MAYOR PRO TEM
FITZPATRICK
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
3. 2022 CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION AND MEASURE A
UPDATE
City Clerk Radeva and Finance Director Martinez presented the departmental
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the City's reserve fund spending restrictions; verification of
an owners' presence in homeshare rentals; adding a bullet point to the
information sheet "No on Measure A means ..." on page 167 of the report, a
statement that the City Council opposes Measure A; the meaning of, process
and timeline of land entitlement; impact of the loss of revenue as STVR
permits decrease even if Measure A fails; and tax funds from Measure G being
a 10-year capital project funding source, and six (6) years have passed.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Terry Pracht, La Quinta - voters should decide if STVR
should continue; and concerned about Council taking a position.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: James Lambert, La Quinta [used time donated by resident
Barbara Lambert] - explained PGA's homeowners' association voting results
regarding STVRs; supports Measure A; City enforcement of STVR regulations;
reasons for the acceptance of homeshares; upcoming exempt STVRs units;
and future jobs estimates.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jim Alderson, La Quinta [used time donated by resident
Patricia Pracht] - made comments regarding the City's budget and fund
balance; provided alternative forecasting of the fund balance; asked that the
City let it be known that taxes will not be raised if Measure A passes; asked
that the City make corrections to Scenario 1 on the City website; and believes
the City can absorb any losses caused by the passage of Measure A.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Marde (Marty) Olson, La Quinta - asked Council to
reconsider their opposition and support Measure A.
Council discussed their support and confidence in the accuracy and unbiased
nature of reports provided by the City Clerk, the Finance Director, the City
Attorney and all other staff members.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Kay Wolff, La Quinta - said there are three (3) factions to
the STVR issue: (1) STVR owners, operators and realtors whose interests are
financial, (2) residents whose interests are peaceful enjoyment of their homes
and who are facing a five -to -one differential in fundraising by Measure A
opposition, and (3) the City Council who is in the middle and is concerned
about the City's finances; forecasting revenue and expenditure projections is
subjective and can vary widely depending on whether pessimistic or optimistic
assumptions are made; and de facto rezoning of residential districts to tourist
commercial zones is occurring with STVRs.
Council discussed the adjustments to the STVR program they have made since
2017 in response to residents' concerns and the positive results of those
changes.
The following WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS, listed in alphabetical order, were
received, distributed to Council, made public on the City's website, and
included in the public record of this meeting:
• Marde (Marty) and Mark Olson, La Quinta - oppose STVRs; supports
Measure A;
• Marvin Sega, La Quinta - opposes STVRs
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MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
Mayor Evans reported on the City's successful Pillars, Artists and Athletes
ceremony; attendance at the All Valley Mayors and Tribal Leaders Luncheon;
upcoming State -of -the -City event on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the La
Quinta Resort with fireworks and music; City receipt of the Everyday Hero
award from the Urban Tree Group; and congratulated the Blackhawk football
team on their win.
Councilmember Pena reported on his participation in the Office on Aging golf
tournament.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
La Quinta's representative for 2022, Mayor Evans reported on her participation
in the following organizations' meetings:
• CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
La Quinta's representative for 2022, Councilmember Pena reported on his
participation in the following organizations' meetings:
• CVAG VALLEY -WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
• IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
La Quinta's representative for 2022, Councilmember Sanchez reported on his
participation in the following organization's meeting:
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Councilmembers Radi/Sanchez to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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